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Pathisa Nyathi's research impacted religious attitudes
The late historian, Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with diabetes and kidney failure, has been lauded for his significant contributions to shaping religious...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's fitness to lead ANC renewal questioned
In a recent interview with Sunday World Engage, Solly Mapaila, the general secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), reiterated his long-standing concerns about President Cyril Ramaphosaâ...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 1252 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean have a mindset problem
Look at this picture!It is unquestionable that Zimbabwe has a terrible government, the worst it has ever had. However, Zimbabweans also have a mindset problem rooted in a competitive e...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 769 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mr Kudzai Mutisi, the German 'Economic wonder' after the WW2 had multiple favourable factors!
I am writing this article as a reply to your article you wrote last week: My article is not in any way or form critiquing your own but including factors that must be known, but, however, adding to wha...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:53hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Media that serves the ruling elite is against the people!
Lately, in Zimbabwe, there has been a noticeable resurgence in calls for media to focus more on what is termed 'developmental journalism'.We have heard this call repeated by the new informatio...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 22:56hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harvard trained lawyer rubbishes Mnangagwa poll claims
A TOP legal expert has rubbished claims by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF that the Southern African Development Community Election Observer Mission (SEOM) strayed from its mandate by critici...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stifling the media is tantamount to an attack on the nation and its people!
As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, this is always the time for those in the media industry to introspect.Are we fulfilling our mandate as expected of the so-called 'Fourth Estate' - wh...Published: 03 May 2023 at 14:17hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Supporting someone merely because he can remove Mnangagwa is dangerous for Zimbabwe!
Change for the sake of change is the most dangerous thing!Have we ever wondered why there are some people who appear unable to sustain a relationship - who appear perennially divorcing!...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 16:50hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The goal should never be simply removing ZANU PF but electing a better government!
Recently, I came across Twitter posts made by the 'new kid on the block', Robert Chapman - who leads a political party named the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ).However, what grabbed my att...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Critiquing and exposing flaws in government policies central to 'development journalism'
Lately, there has been a noticeable resurgence in calls - more specifically from Zimbabwe government officials - for media to focus more on what is termed 'developmental journalism'.The latest...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 09:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tiri pama one: Now it's the people of Mashonaland demanding a cake for all
You can't help but wish Joshua Nkomo was alive. This is exactly what he prophesized. Josh said in his own words: "This tribalism will not take you anywhere Robert. This pasi newe, pasi naye cannot be ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:27hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Professor Arthur Mutambara, Dr Nkosana Moyo and Advocate Nelson Chamisa are speaking
I have dwelt a lot regarding Chamisa's infantile approach to politics and his policies that do not make too much sense. However, I wish to commend Chamisa's visit to Matabeleland South two days ago. T...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 17:20hrs | 10 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mliswa taunts Mnangagwa over war veterans
NORTON'S Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa (independent) says successive Zanu-PF governments have dismally failed to look after war veterans since 1980.In a statement on his Twitter page, Mlis...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Book exposes Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift
Z1MBABWEAN-born associate professor at the University of Oxford, Miles Tendi has poked holes into President Emmerson Mnangagwa's biography and exposed the widening rift between the Zanu-PF leader and ...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ask why Dumiso Dabengwa crushed ZimRights Gukurahundi investigations while Minister of Home Affairs!
While accusations are still hot on Obert Gutu, can we revisit our past and see where things went wrong for the victims of Gukurahundi in Matabeleland and Midlands. I maintain that what Gutu uttered wa...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 06:13hrs | 9 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zec dithers on by-elections
ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (Zec) deputy chairperson Emmanuel Magade yesterday failed to give a specific date when byelections would be held, raising speculation that they may not take place any tim...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ubuntu/Hunhu is misplaced in African societies: Give me signs of...?
I should be excused once more for critiquing African values or should I say the African philosophy of humanism – Ubuntu/Hunhu. There are no traces of this noble philosophy in our culture: instead, w...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 13:32hrs | 13 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tribalism at its best: Khuphe a leader sent from hell! My reply!
They see everything is wrong and going wrong because of Thokozani Khuphe. But who ignited the whole shenanigans going on in the MDC opposition parties? Indeed tribalism is embedded, it is entranced in...Published: 18 Oct 2020 at 15:10hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Mgodoyi' is Jonathan Moyo's predicate he used to express disgust!
It is one of Professor Moyo's terms to express anything disgusting him.Umgodoyi is an overly thin malnourished dog whose mouth unendingly oozies slummy saliva, a sign of obvious illness relate...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:39hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF 'regrabbing' Professor Jonathan Moyo's Farm(s)
President ED Mnangagwa shocked the entire globe last week when he threatened to reclaim 16 farms (that were grabbed in the name of land reform) by the family of the former President RG Mugabe. Within ...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 11:13hrs | | by Don Chigumba
Lumumba speaks on his support for Chamisa and Mnangagwa
Self-styled communications strategist William Mutumanje says he is an ardent supporter of President Emmerson Mnangagwa although he is sold out to Chamisa also.Mutumanje cleared the air a...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa struggles to stomach criticism
In what started as a routine interview with continental business television channel CNBC Africa, Strive Masiyiwa, Econet founder and Executive Chairman describes the political changes being witnessed ...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by Willliam Muchayi
Mthuli Ncube accuse Chamisa's MPs of being dishonest
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday accused opposition MPs of being dishonest by insisting that people are not happy with the 2% levy on electronic transactions, claiming the new tax has widely be...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 06:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Journalist gets death threats over beef with Jah Prayzah
THE Sunday Mail Leisure Senior Reporter Prince Mushawevato has filed a police report following death threats, social media attacks and a close shave with angry Jah Prayzah supporters.The repor...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staf reporter
Winky D 'endorses' Chamisa
Dancehall star Winky D has released a cheeky political statement challenging the current political status quo through a single titled Parliament, which found its way to the internet on Friday morning....Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 17:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Once beaten twice shy - How about this Election and the processes?
The Zimbabwean de javu! We have come a full circle as a country, but whether can we identify where the path begins and branches remain the questions with elusive answers. The first twenty years of our...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 17:24hrs | 1 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
Chamisa needs to stick to written speeches
Zimbabwe hasn't had a brilliant political orator of Robert Mugabe's proportions, but even Bob, the titanic speaker of note, stuck to his written scripts and speeches and would only deviate to emphasiz...Published: 31 May 2018 at 14:49hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Rule of love in Mthwakazi and beyond - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
The world today understands good governance as the rule of law. That is to say, the law must equally be applied to James as it is applied to John, without selection, discrimination, fear or favour. If...Published: 05 Jan 2018 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Decoloniality and critical encounters
I found my sorry self in the unenviable position of addressing the Pharisees of quality and standards in South African higher education.The police officers and magistrates of the academy. The ...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
Eddy Cross's unhygienic article! - Leave the Ndebele people alone!
Otherwise a much respected man in economic fraternity, just by waking up in the morning on the wrong side of his bed, he can utter nonsense, rubbish! Not long ago this Eddy Cross shocked us when he we...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 13:15hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Patrick Lumumba: How to become a Colonial Constable
Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba does not only speak on African solutions for African problems, he raises hell and does not let any sleeping dogs lie. The Kenyan Pan-Africanist lawyer and judge does not ta...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 09:54hrs | 3 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
'Zimbabwe elections has nothing to offer for Mthwakazi'
Mthwakazi Liberation Front has said Zanu PF and Zimbabwean elections have no relevance to the restoration agenda so is partaking in them, which is not different from seeking to extend Zanu PF dominati...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 20:18hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Nera demonstrations: paltry turnout number: Who is stupid to repeat that?
The citizens of Zimbabwe are learning quickly how politicians use them and abuse them: be it the ruling party Zanu PF and the opposition parties some of whom have even tasted power in the GNU. The maj...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 18:00hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Failure to establish a Grand coalition will be catastrophic for Zimbabwe
Coalitions have been known to win elections against some of the most brutal dictatorships in the world from the likes of Augusto Pinochet of Chile to the recent ousting of the Gambian dictator, Yahya ...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Jonathan Nathaniel Moyo: A pain in the everything!
It is indeed challenging to critique this young man by all account. When the article read "Jonathan Moyo the competent face of an incompetent corruptocracy:" it was the best description we could get. ...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 17:23hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Mutodi meets Mutsvangwa, rips into Zanu PF factionalism
Zanu PF controversial youthful member Energy Mutodi who recently made headlines after his photo and Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa holding 'I am the Boss' cup is at it again after he posted his pic...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 04:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ndux Junior steps out of father's shadow
It's not easy for sons of prominent musicians to divorce themselves from their parents' illustrious careers when they try to venture into the field, but Ndux Junior, son of the late legendary musician...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 11:18hrs | | by Mkhululi Ncube/Bongani Ndlovu
Coltart and Msipa's memoirs: A time to reflect on Zim's split patriotic consciousness
It is with great shock that Zimbabwe is continuously losing her prolific thinkers. This past week I was shocked to receive the news about Alexander Kanengoni's departure for eternal rest. "Gora" (His ...Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Brian Soko - The man, the hitmaker, the musical genius
He is taking the music industry by storm and already has a Grammy to his name. Until a year ago, Brian Soko wasn't used to being recognised by the wider public nor was he familiar to a lo...Published: 24 Mar 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
'Mugabe held back on land reform for SA's sake,' says Mbeki
Cape Town - President Robert Mugabe delayed his controversial land restitution programme to protect negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa, former president Thabo Mbeki said in his latest lette...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Je suis Charlie' My pen shall never be silenced!
Dear Sikhumbuzo Moyo, The German song "Die Gedanke sind frei" in English it is translated: "the thoughts are free." "Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one's...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 23:13hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Open letter to Prof Jonathan Moyo
The San populations in Tsholotsho North: they face extinction! Dear Honourable Professor Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Moyo,I am writing on your capaci...Published: 10 Oct 2015 at 18:12hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Electoral Reforms, the primary step
Congratulations to the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the Nobel peace Prize awarded for its efforts for paving the way for democracy in the country through nurturing institutions neces...Published: 10 Oct 2015 at 11:51hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Apology to Thamsanqa Zhou
Dear Bulawayo 24 readersHaving discussed with Thamsanqa Zhou intensively on telephone regarding disturbing articles written on Bulawayo 24 social media by ZUPA, I hereby take back his name...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:57hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe: Memory, Knowledge and the difficult Future
Sometime in a lonely day in 1749, a small scale thinker with a taste for music and a reputation for familial irresponsibility was walking on a foot path in a village a few miles from Paris in France. ...Published: 19 Jan 2015 at 14:30hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Tsvangirai no longer an alternative
Zimbabwe is held captive under a Mugabe/Tsvangirai vortex of a decade-long stalemate and disputation.The two have lost their Nelson Mandela moments due to their failure to deal with succession...Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 14:59hrs | | by Thomas Kundishora
Tsvangirai nears endgame?
THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) is now caught between a rock and a hard place as factional winds blow.On the one hand, the party is now heavily fractured as cracks are emerging foll...Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 07:48hrs | | by Clemence Manyukwe
Ken Sharpe, a case of downtrodden grace
Recently, I penned an article called "Whose mandate is development?" Whilst this posed as a question cast in everyone’s pond, it meant to be a ratiocination for constructive debate a...Published: 14 Sep 2012 at 11:53hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Zimbabwe, it's a resource war we dare not lose
I have just been reading C G Tracey's "All for Nothing?", itself a weeping autobiography by one of Rhodesia's leading farmers and, especially after UDI, one of Rhodesia's leading sanctions-busters. Th...Published: 21 Apr 2012 at 13:26hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Reply to Masimirembwa and Mudenda's "Zimbabwe: the critique of the Constitution": Mwonzora
1, Introduction Towards the end of the year 2011, the Constitution making process which hitherto had been going on relatively well was plunged into a ...Published: 03 Jan 2012 at 09:45hrs | | by Douglas Togaraseyi Mwonzora
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