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Mwonzora ramps up dialogue push
OPPOSITION leader Douglas Mwonzora will tomorrow name the MDC team that will lead the party's planned national dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other key stakeholders in the country....Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 20:23hrs | 1475 | by Staff reporter
Demystifying COVID-19 Vaccines: The Truth
We are consumed by the desire to herald the truth in the age of increased information and knowledge. For this reason, we would like to demystify some dangerous misinformation that is being peddled by ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 08:22hrs | 1484 | by Oliver Dube and Dr Stanley Maphosa
Zanu-PF tears into Chamisa's MDC
ZANU-PF says the MDC is now operating from "the last chance saloon" to work with the former liberation movement and other political parties in the interests of the country and its long-suffering citiz...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:18hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus and the mystery of infection
He waited by the bus-stop, all day, shaking his car keys rather impatiently, pacing up and down as each bus arrived, as each bus left. Only a dishevelled tramp sat by the benches, mumbling incoherentl...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:45hrs | 521 | by Zifiso Masiye
Dr Shingi Munyeza showed the Character of a leader
Sometime at the end of the year 2020, my Senior Founding Apostle at Victory Fellowship Church in Bulawayo, gathered his Senior Assembly Pastors and reminded them that in 2019, he had prepared the lead...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:51hrs | 3571 | by Tomson Dube
Trail of relatives' deaths exposes cruel hand of Covid-19
My brothers and sisters last Friday I lost my elder brother Elvis to Covid-19. Elvis Maplanka was a prominent businessman in Bulawayo in the transport and retail sector. Over and above his business, h...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:44hrs | 898 | by Apostle St Paul Maplanka
Zimbabwe now almost overrun by Covid-19 second wave
When the coronavirus pandemic began early in 2020, most Zimbabweans never took it seriously. Many were misled by social media where it was peddled that Corona is only for whites and only comes in wint...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 09:24hrs | 2757 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Should Christians be politicians, is it godly to be in politics?
I received a message on my LinkedIn page which made me get thinking. The message was from a long forgotten church mate who was actually one of my pathfinders or a junior youth I used to teach ch...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:49hrs | 406 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Christmas isn't Christian, it's a pagan tradition . . .
THE world over people always look forward to the next Christmas. In some cultures, years are measured by Christmas. People are sensitive when it comes to Christmas, and that's understandable. Mu...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:40hrs | 721 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Who are we Black People?
As black people who really are we when it comes to religion. Asia has Buddhism and Hinduism, the Arab world has Islam, most of Europe is into Christianity. Where is Africa? What is Africans' religion?...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 14:37hrs | 729 | by Clemen Moyo
AFM pastor begs Mnangagwa, Chamisa
AN APOSTOLIC Faith Mission pastor, Edmore Sibanda has called upon President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to initiate dialogue with MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa to end the suffering of Zimbabw...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 07:24hrs | 1305 | by Staff reporter
Zim Christian Church shouldn't just pray for a better economy and country, but also for better leaders than what we have
I have often been so hard on the Christian community, for their apparent indifference and docility in the face of a relentless, concerted, and evil campaign of terror and injustice callously unleashed...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:28hrs | 333 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbuya Nehanda statue ignites debate
ZIMBABWEANS have reacted with mixed feelings to the Mbuya Nehanda statue, which was recently exhibited for President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a tour of Nyati Gallery near Snake Park, where the sculpt...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 16:18hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Churches demand seat in Parliament
CHURCHES have started lobbying for a parliamentary seat to have issues affecting their constituency debated.The church representative organisations made the call in Bulawayo on Tuesday during ...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:20hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coups: What now for the legacies?
Three months after President Emmerson Mnangagwa deposed Robert Mugabe on November 15, 2017, Nelson Chamisa applied the same template to supplant Thokozani Khupe, ensuring he replaced Morgan Tsvangirai...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:54hrs | 344 | by Toendepi Shonhe
Woman raped, robbed during prayer vigil
POLICE in Chinamhora, Mashonaland East province, have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly raped a woman he found praying at Gukwe Mountain in Domboshava before robbing her of cash and a cellpho...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 05:43hrs | 1613 | by Staff reporter
From zero to hero without Nero
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known simply as Nero, was the fifth roman emperor and ruled from 54 to 68. For most people who have heard of him, though, all we know is that, in line ...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:03hrs | 598 | by Tim Middleton
Elderly couple murdered in beautiful village home
A PROMINENT elderly couple from Mangwe District in Matabeleland South was gruesomely murdered by suspected robbers who raided their homestead on Tuesday night before burning their bodies in the house ...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 06:11hrs | 2432 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe problems won't lead to civil war'
AS pressure mounts for the regional grouping Sadc to end Zimbabwe's long running crises, University of Zimbabwe's politics expert, Eldred Masunungure, says South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa and h...Published: 24 Aug 2020 at 19:40hrs | 2099 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe church leaders, hiding behind Bible, to defend regime brutality and corruption have sold souls to devil
I have always asserted that the Holy Bible is the most perverted book in the history of mankind, as it has found itself at the mercy of all manner of scandalous individuals - from abusive husbands, an...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 09:19hrs | 1818 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Mnangagwa govt does not like Zimbabweans in the diaspora'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's co-adviser Shingi Munyeza has sensationally claimed that the Zanu-PF administration does not like Zimbabweans in the diaspora.The outspoken cleric is part of a 2...Published: 20 Aug 2020 at 14:00hrs | 4850 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwean Christians and Church leaders honestly not see the regime's evil ways - why are they silent?
As a devout Christian, there is one thing that I have never been able to wrap my mind around - that is, can most Christians and Church leaders in Zimbabwe honestly tell me that they can not see the ba...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 16:13hrs | 749 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri
I have written this article to respond to a number of Zimbabweans who are holier than thou and have declared Mbuya Nehanda Nyakasina a demon. Ryton Dzimiri a self-proclaimed holy man commented i...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 07:20hrs | 1558 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Vapostori tells Chamisa to accept defeat, move on
APOSTOLIC Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) President Johannes Ndanga said it was high time opposition party leaders accepted the 2018 election's defeat and stopped fighting the government for the ...Published: 28 Jul 2020 at 09:33hrs | 3721 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe waits in anticipation for the 31st July
No minute passes without being reminded that on the 31st July Zimbabwe will join disjointed hands in a mother of al demonstrations to try and force President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to resign. Con...Published: 23 Jul 2020 at 16:54hrs | 2669 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Was Chamisa punished for belittling Mbuya Nehanda? stranger than fiction
Last week the disputed president of the MDC A belittled Mbuya Nehanda. In his response the erection of a statute in honour of Mbuya Nehanda Chmisa said Mbuya Nehanda was not an important person and as...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 21:55hrs | 11809 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Losing children to UK's social workers
Nesbert Shumba left Zimbabwe in 2003 and settled in the United Kingdom. His wife and two children joined him a year later and while in the UK, Nesbert was blessed with three more children. He moved to...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 08:09hrs | 1131 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Joshua Nkomo's costly heroism
I first suffered the consequences of being a critical analyst and a questioner of orthodox opinion at my early secondary school. In one incident, I totally lost the kind favour of my Bible Knowledge t...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 18:06hrs | 2942 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Mnangagwa to announce day of fasting, national prayer
President Mnangagwa is expected to announce soon a day of fasting and national prayer as the number of confirmed Covid-19 patients reaches 314. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 07:38hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Christians betraying Jesus by selling out oppressed Zimbabweans to tyrannical regime
As the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sweeps through the world in general, and Zimbabwe in particular, one can not fail to witness the amazing phenomena of Christians - especially, musicians and...Published: 27 May 2020 at 20:10hrs | 530 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Zimbabwe among top 5 notorious countries
Bulawayo based clergyman Pastor Ian Ndlovu says Zimbabwe among the top 5 countries that are bound to be troublesome in the world if Christians do not pray. In a prophetic message given on Sund...Published: 19 May 2020 at 13:44hrs | 19340 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pope Francis leads the world in praying for politicians
The Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff Francis has asked the world to pray for the political leaders during this trying period when the world is battling to fight the deadly Coro...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 15:43hrs | 257 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jesus is weeping!đŸ˜¢
Jesus is weeping when he looks at christian churches making no visible efforts to assist the less privileged, and the poor of the poorest in our nation during this covid-19 pandemic. You will vow that...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 09:25hrs | 988 | by Pastor Eric Shikobela Mamelodi
1981-2020: Does life really begin at 40? - In memory of Zimbabwe's Uhuru
Siboza Business Centre my homelandThere is a lovely road that leads from Zvishavane going South to Shurugwi and finally to Gweru. That road leads you past s...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 22:38hrs | 1158 | by Pastor Tomson Dube
Reverend, followers arrested over Easter Sunday service
POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday arrested congregants of the Revival of Jesus Miracles Ministries in Nketa suburb for conducting public services in violation of lockdown regulations, as most churches reso...Published: 13 Apr 2020 at 07:57hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Reuben Tendai Mbofana
Dear Tendai, I have just finished reading your article that stood out from many other articles I have just read today in Bulawayo 24. Although your contribution was more of a religious Good Fr...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 12:12hrs | 1598 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe false prophets and govt have blood of innocent congregants on their hands - and they know exactly what they do!
As the Christian world commemorates the gruesome killing of our sinless Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, about two thousands years ago, at the hands of that period's religious and political leaders - one...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 10:05hrs | 964 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prophet TB Joshua reputation tattered after COVID-19 'prophecy'
CONTROVERSIAL Nigerian pastor, Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua, has come under renewed criticism and his authenticity as a prophet in doubt as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world....Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 20:35hrs | 9571 | by Agency staff
We are fine with our culture and traditions!
Miriam Majome: Barely 36 hours of writing about medieval traditions and cultural "beliefs" in our communities, we read today once more in Bulawayo24 about a classic case of the power of Sangomas and c...Published: 18 Mar 2020 at 16:26hrs | 1431 | by Nomazulu Thata
PROPHECY: Zimbabweans urged to pray for Passion Java
Bulawayo based prominent Pastor Ian has made a passionate plea to Christians in Zimbabwe to pray for a young preacher who is being attacked by obsessive spirits. In a veiled description ...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 07:08hrs | 7251 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Book reveals Solomon Mujuru's dance with Bulawayo
The late former Zimbabwean army general and war hero Solomon Mujuru moved to Bulawayo at the age of 18 where he worked as a salesperson for tyre manufacturer Dunlop while he stayed at Mzilikazi suburb...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 18:47hrs | 4629 | by Staff Reporter
I would rather be a dog
In this perverted life, good behaviour is generally viewed as uninspiringly drab, while bad habits are considered to be titillatingly infectious, contagious, addictive and fashionable.This is ...Published: 23 Feb 2020 at 08:17hrs | 253 | by Bishop Lazarus
Growing up eMalokishini back in the day
Cotton farmers made headlines this week for the wrong reasons. The merchants allege that the farmers are adding weight to their bales of cotton by hiding a few stones inside.I could not help but s...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 18:12hrs | 765 | by Wlliam Phiri
Maguire Godzongere relives life in the limelight
WHEN retired veteran broadcaster Maguire Godzongere was at primary school, his ambition was to become a teacher, a nurse, a policeman or a land development officer.But a very popular 1974 radi...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 18:45hrs | 1359 | by Staff reporter
They preach love yet practice hate
Did you take cattle to the dip tank, have the calves suckled and the kitchen utensils cleaned? African life chores can be a nag, bother and pain in the neck. That is what makes us Africans and we are ...Published: 03 Feb 2020 at 06:43hrs | 749 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa church interface on this Saturday
LEADER of Mugodhi Apostolic Church, Bishop Washington Mugodhi has urged church members to attend the interface with President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Saturday at the National Sports Stadium.Ch...Published: 30 Jan 2020 at 09:58hrs | 2594 | by Staff reporter
Nehanda's bones still displayed in a british museum
Those who are christians do understand the importance of repatriating bones of the loved ones. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He had ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 22:12hrs | 1921 | by Dr Maisimba Mavaza
Changing labels of Empty Bottle - Zimbabwe
(This article was first published in Newsday in November 2014, titled There's Victory in Losing. This piece was centred on Pres R Mugabe and pointed on the point that...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 15:11hrs | 4508 | by Terence T Simbi
MDC Alliance put a sock in it!!!
The Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC A) and its cronies are making a lot of noise about the Constitutional Amendment Bill ahead of its debate before Parliament set for April. This is not t...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 09:29hrs | 2176 | by Prosperity Mzila
ZCP expresses disgust over murder of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
The Zimbabwe Communist Party has expressed its disgust over the foul murder of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani sanctioned by the president of the United ...Published: 05 Jan 2020 at 09:30hrs | 2412 | by Stephen Jakes
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