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Malinga declared national hero
SPECIAL Advisor to the President, Zanu-PF Politburo member and former Executive Mayor of Bulawayo, Joshua Teke Malinga, who died on Friday, has been declared a national hero.He was 79....Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Joshua Malinga dies
SPECIAL advisor to the President, former Mayor of the City of Bulawayo and Zanu-PF Politburo member Joshua Teke Malinga has died.He was 79.His son Mr Mpehlabayo Joshua Malinga confirme...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second term could be better than his first, says economist
Independent development economist Prosper Chitambara said President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under pressure to leave a legacy for himself as he is set to begin his second and final term as the Head of St...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Economic attitudes, poverty of mind
THE psychological cost of economic insecurity in Africa today is a damning indictment of poverty and how it warps the way we see our challenges and how to resolve them.It seems when poverty hi...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 7 | by Anotida Chikumbu
Zimbabwe democratic transformation requires strong middle class
IT has become apparent that Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, is perpetually endangering democratic processes by not only weakening, but also decimating the opposition movement ahead of 2023 general e...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Anotida Chikumbu/ David Chikwaza
'It is sink or swim time for the MDC'
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, says the opposition will receive a heavy electoral shellacking in 2023, unless it changes tack quickly and ditches confrontational politics.In addition, the MDC bo...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fear paralyses Zimbabwe opposition
OPPOSITION big shots say their fight for a better Zimbabwe for all is being slowed down by fear, as authorities continue to crack down on people who stand accused of breaching the country's laws. ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala exhibiting leadership Chamisa is lacking
FIREBRAND MDC Alliance deputy national chairperson, Job "Wiwa" Sikhala, says the struggle for a just and better Zimbabwe for all will never be derailed by the alleged persecution of individuals like h...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 17:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
The untold tale of Chiredzi's 'Muti Wenhamo'
AARON Tonderai trudges along the dusty road in the sweltering heat of the south eastern sun in the sugar-growing town of Masvingo province, trying to reach a nearby shopping centre before exhausting h...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Which way Prof. Ncube?
Somebody observed rather poignantly ,that every cobbler , house wife ,vendor and taxi driver in Zimbabwe is a spontaneous master of economic phenomena , aerodynamics ,football formations and medicine!...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Zifiso Masiye
Chamisa insulted the demonstrators that could have taken him to Zimbabwe state house: Hate speeches once more!
It can be said with 100% certainty that the demonstrations would have been a game changer for Chamisa if he was sincere with his opposition leadership. Chamisa is abusive to many other people and not ...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 22:58hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Teen 'murderer' leads family to pal's body
A TEENAGER from Bulawayo allegedly stabbed a colleague to death and nonchalantly led the victim's family to the body and thereafter ran away. The assailant only identified as Evans (18) aka Va...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ishmael Kumire died at the MDC-Alliance violent demonstration: No single alliance official attended the funeral
He was buried in Chinamhora, writes German Journalist Christian Selz and there was not even one MDC-Alliance at his funeral. Ishmael was a street vendor eking out a living for his family when he was c...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 08:00hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Mixed reactions to poll outcome
MIDLANDS and Matabeleland residents on Friday expressed mixed feelings over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's election victory, but spoke with one voice on the need for the government to urgently attend ...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
The death of a real hero
Barnabas Muvhuti mourns the life of a man he idolised, his uncle who, to him, was a real hero.Yesterday, I rece...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 18:52hrs | | by Barnabas Muvhuti
Zimbabwean born David Moyo signs for UK's Tudors
David Moyo has signed for Vanaram Natiomal League South club Hemel Hempstead Town known as the Tudors.In an announcement, the Tudors said, "A young, dynamic and an exciting striker who played ...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Naison Ndlovu was not a 'hero by declaration'
Yesterday, one of the most memorable figures in the history of the freedom and independence struggle, Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu was laid to rest after enduring slow decline and ill-health for a few ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:23hrs | 9 | by Strike Mkandla
There is no 'secessionist' Mthwakazi, only a 'restorationist' one!
There are no 'secessionist' political organization or political parties in Mthwakazi.There are only 'RESTORATIONIST' political organizations and political parties of Mthwakazi.Those political ...Published: 29 Dec 2016 at 18:05hrs | | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
No country with a McDonald's can remain a democracy
A wave of revulsion rolls around the world. Approval ratings for incumbent leaders are everywhere collapsing. Symbols, slogans and sensation trump facts and nuanced argument. One in six Americans now ...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 05:51hrs | 2 | by George Monbiot
'Not even killing us will save Mugabe,' says ailing Tsvangirai
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, angered by President Robert Mugabe's shocking threats and vitriolic attacks on him and the MDC on Friday, has bluntly told the increasingly frail nonagenarian to p...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Was the Zimbabwe guerrilla war of liberation worth it?
The article written by Tsolo Dube on Bulawayo24 asks a very painful but pertinent question: The War Veterans owe the Nation an Explanation: why they went to fight in the liberation of our country. Thi...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:49hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF Youth League: Beware of the bastards!
My plea at the moment is that Kudzai Chipanga and his fellow comrades in the Zanu-PF Youth League should keep their feet on the ground. After scoring such a historic political goal, the temptation...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:18hrs | | by Bishop L
Boy corporally punished for attempting to kill mate over a $1
A boy (16) has been slapped with four moderate strokes after he nearly killed another boy with a knife over a $1.The boy pleaded guilty to attempted murder when he appeared before Hwange Regio...Published: 25 Mar 2016 at 10:00hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF consumed by own tide
Given that last year's Zanu-PF annual conference was held a stone throw from the mighty Zambezi river, the verity of Shakespeare about a tide in the affairs of men, ought have inspired some of the del...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 05:34hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
'Zimbabwean journalist are hungry,' says Grace Mugabe
First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday moved to appease journalists by promising to give them food handouts so they could stop writing negative things about her. Professing love for them, she said those wh...Published: 20 Nov 2015 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Knowledge Musona better off in Belgium'
JOHANNESBURG - Belgium should be a suitable place for Zimbabwean international Knowledge Musona to make his European breakthrough, said the technical director of the striker's previous club in German...Published: 16 Jan 2015 at 06:32hrs | | by Agencies
Cobbler bashes wife for serving him cold food
A 31-year-old Sakbva cobbler appeared before Mutare magistrate Mrs Sekai Chiwundura recently after battering his wife Tracy Musiwacho for serving him cold food.According to 'The Manicapost', ...Published: 01 Aug 2014 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zim born striker handed new Northampton contract
LONDON - Northampton Town striker David Moyo has signed a new one-year deal with the League Two side.The 19-year-old Zimbabwe-born academy product made his Cobblers debut in 2012 and has...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Bulawayo men want to be paid maintenance by their wives
Two Bulawayo men stunned the courts yesterday when they dragged their wives to the maintenance court so that they could give them money for the upkeep of their children.To justify their claim...Published: 16 Nov 2013 at 13:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean murderer extradited to Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man, who was wanted in Botswana for the murder of a 79-year-old Francistown pensioner, has finally appeared at a magistrates' court in the neighbouring country.Authorities have b...Published: 11 Sep 2013 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who is Alfred Khumalo, the 96 year old deportee?
SELEBI-PHIKWE: While to the government of Botswana Alfred Khumalo was just an illegal immigrant and deserved to be kicked out, to some he was a father figure. A member of the community, Tumalano Keot...Published: 22 Aug 2013 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Baby boy dies on street pavement while mother attending to a client
A seven-month old baby boy died mysteriously while sleeping on the street pavement while its mother, an airtime vendor was attending to a client.The incident, which witnesses are now suspectin...Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 02:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapist caught after buying his victim panties
A 21-year-old Kwekwe rapist was caught after buying his victim a THONG.Kidmore Nyambira, denied raping a 10-year-old schoolgirl but was convicted by a Gokwe magistrate on Tuesday.&n...Published: 21 Mar 2013 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe: The power of the informal economy
We need to harness the creativity in this market and facilitate its further development as opposed to mentally labeling it the" informal" marketSometime last year, I wrote on new persp...Published: 21 Mar 2013 at 04:30hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Cobblers arrested for demanding sex for fixing shoes
Two Kwekwe cobblers have been arrested for forcing themselves on two 10-year-old girls whom they had mended their shoes.The men, Kidmore Nyambera (21) and his partner in crime, Nyasha Nyamber...Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 19:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Identical twins die after being told they were both going blind and would never see each other again
A pair of identical twins had their lives terminated after seeking euthanasia when they discovered they were both going blind.The 45-year-old twins were born deaf and requested to die after b...Published: 16 Jan 2013 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Change in Zimbabwe is imminent - Tsvangirai
MUTARE - An increasingly religious Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday made a passionate plea to Zimbabweans to be "God-fearing" - adding that change in the country was imminent.Sp...Published: 02 Apr 2012 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Here and there: Transport eMalokishini
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 ...Published: 15 Apr 2011 at 13:16hrs | | by Courtesy of William Phiri Chronicle 4 June 2005
Here and there: Transport eMalokishini
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 h...Published: 21 Oct 2010 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Courtesy of William Phiri Chronicle 4 June 2005
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