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Foreigners feast on our minerals while Zimbos starve

OUR country is richly blessed with natural resources, yet it is our people who continue to suffer in poverty. From diamonds to gold, platinum to lithium, our mineral wealth has been a constant source of international interest, but one cann…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:19hrs | 490 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Organized Crime Syndicates in Southern Africa: We Begin with Our Presidents!

To be politically correct, I will exclude African presidents who have served their citizens with great respect. My article responds to a piece on BYO24 today, which lamented crime syndicates in Southern Africa as if this were a new phenome…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 19:36hrs | 592 | by Nomazulu Thata

When a government feels compelled to use the media to showcase its successes, there's really no success to speak about

A person's actions often reveal more than their words ever could.Recently, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, invited a group of journalists from various media houses on a provincial tour of w…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:39hrs | 394 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Even the government's own excuses prove it's to blame for drug shortages in hospitals

When incompetence runs deep, even your excuses end up exposing you. The recent state-sanctioned explanation in The Sunday Mail on why public hospitals in Zimbabwe are running out of basic medication such as paracetamol reads more like…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:12hrs | 183 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Vumbachikwe Mine moves to evict workers still occupying company houses after 2022 closure

GWANDA, Matabeleland South - Management at the struggling Vumbachikwe Mine has filed court summons seeking the eviction of two workers from company-owned houses, despite hundreds of others still occupying the premises following the mine's …

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 22:25hrs | 479 | by Stephen Jakes

Biti warns Zimbabwe heading toward collapse

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sounded a dire warning over Zimbabwe's economic trajectory, claiming the country is collapsing under the burden of failed monetary reforms, rampant corruption, and institutional mismanagement.In a wi…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:38hrs | 1063 | by Staff reporter

Abolish this draconian law

Zimbabwe is the only African country that currently requires a car radio licence, as introduced by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) in 2025. This licence must be paid before renewing a vehicle licence disc or insurance, with an …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:02hrs | 675 | by Leonard Koni

Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action

HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza called for a national stayaway. He urged Zimbab…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1779 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Farmers' group rejects compensation deal for past land seizures

A group representing many of the white farmers whose land was seized during Zimbabwe's land reforms over two decades ago has rejected a compensation deal and said it wants to reopen negotiations with the government.The group has criticised…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court rules against arbitrary Home demolitions

The Constitutional Court has dealt a decisive blow to local authorities' power to demolish homes without judicial oversight, declaring such actions unconstitutional. This landmark ruling reinforces protections for homeowners across Zimbabw…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:33hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter

War veterans demand Mnangagwa's resignation

A faction of Zimbabwe's war veterans has called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down, accusing him of constitutional violations, failing to address corruption, and pursuing self-serving political agendas. The demand, made at a pre…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 07:47hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter

It's time to kick exploitative Chinese out of Zimbabwe!

Zimbabwe is a colony once again!It is time for Zimbabweans to confront the uncomfortable reality of Chinese exploitation in the country. Recent incidents have revealed the horrifying extent of labor abuses and environmental destruction car…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 1117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Innocent Mpoki, Zimbabweans do not deserve academic insults

Whoever read your today's article on Bulawayo24 is wondering on what planet you live on. I realized you live in USA: The hardships Zimbabwean are going through in that hellhole in Zimbabwe, you have no idea. You have fixed narratives about…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 21:23hrs | 1002 | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers who had land expropriated

White commercial growers in Zimbabwe said that the government has failed to pay part of $331 million in compensation to farmers for expropriating their land but reimbursed others who weren't part of the deal.In a joint letter to the financ…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:08hrs | 574 | by Staff reporter

Illegal gold panners sneak into Vumbachikwe mine

PLUS or minus 100 Illegal gold panners reportedly sneaked into Vumbachikwe mine this week where about 38 of them have reportedly been arrested with cases pending in the courts.A local source revealed that the illegal miners were allegedly …

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation

Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer  Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt statement shared on his social media ac…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter

Former radio 2 DJ appeals for help

Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio 2 presenter Simon Pashoma Ncube has made a public appeal for financial assistance to prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. The 66-year-old, who once enjoyed fame as a…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:41hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter

Is it a scandal or what: mining media awards: senior journalists upset a need stay away

In the media cycles, questions are being asked whether the mining media awards are a genuine cause made by the sponsors or a scandal that needs to be exposed.This is because every year, the winners of the awards have complained in one way …

Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:13hrs | 527 | by Stephen Jakes

89 cattle die daily in Matebeleland South

The Department of Veterinary Services has sounded the alarm over a drastic surge in cattle deaths in Matebeleland South, attributing the sharp increase to the deadly January disease. Daily mortality rates have skyrocketed, with as many as …

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's civil servants long for GNU days

ZIMBABWE Prison and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer Mbekezeli Dube* sits hunched over his desk in his discoloured uniform.The once-vibrant green shade is now a pale shadow of its former self.Dube pauses a bit and heaves a sigh."The sec…

Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimra workers declare incapacitation

Workers at the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) have declared themselves incapacitated, citing their inability to afford basic necessities such as shelter, transport, food, and school fees due to low salaries.In an urgent letter obtained…

Published: 21 May 2024 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimra workers lament poor salaries

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) employees, including those stationed at border posts where they face the temptation of bribes, have declared incapacitation due to their inadequate salaries. These workers argue that their current pay can…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:56hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Passion Java reported for assault following clashes at local hotel

Controversial cleric Passion Java and businessman Mike Chimombe have reportedly been implicated in a police report following an incident where a local businessman was assaulted and left severely injured by assailants purportedly hired by t…

Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 15:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Greedy in-laws disinherit children'

Improper handling of inheritance matters by greedy in-laws continues to haunt children, resulting in many turning destitute and becoming drug addicts, right's groups have said.They said the rights of children should be prioritised to elimi…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pensioners to be compensated for 2007-9 losses

PENSIONERS who lost their life savings during the 2007 to 2009 hyper-inflation era will receive compensation from February 2024, a senior Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) official has said.Speaking during a talk show on a commercia…

Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Our feelings matter too

I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to be a volunteer at an online free teen support hotline last year. It was a place where young individuals could seek solace, guidance, and a listening ear during their most vulnerable mom…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:29hrs | 15 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zimbabwe's 'prophets of Baal'!

This may help them understand how some in the Christian community have opted not only to dine with the devil but also sell their souls to him - whilst at the same time pretending to be serving God.The book of Kings gives an interesting acc…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:10hrs | 22 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean truckers head to court to stop unlawful 'purging' by SA employers

Several Zimbabwean truckers rushed to the Durban High Court this week seeking an urgent interdict to stop their employer terminating their employment on the grounds that they are illegal immigrants.The respondents in the case are the emplo…

Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 15:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe now 'worse than under Mugabe'?

UNDER the long and cruel reign of Robert Mugabe, a lot of very bad things happened.But it's not clear that anyone was stoned to death for opposing him or his cronies.On Thursday this week, however, political activist Tinashe Chitsunge suff…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:25hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

I am a descendant of Allan Wilson, says presidential candidate

The August 23 harmonised elections are fast approaching with just over two weeks left. As The Herald continues to profile Presidential candidates, our reporter Wallace Ruzvidzo (WR), caught up with the DOP's Harry Peter Wilson. He spoke ab…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF way beyond redemption

IT never ceases to baffle the mind what exactly the ruling Zanu-PF party intends to achieve by singing on rooftops about its supposed "achievements".Surely, after authoring the unimaginable misery and suffering of millions of Zimbabweans â…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZANU PF is way beyond redemption!

It never ceases to baffle the mind what exactly the ruling ZANU PF party intends to achieve by singing on rooftops over their supposed 'achievements'.Surely, after authoring the unimaginable misery and suffering of millions of Zimbabweans …

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 17:45hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Telecel employees declare incapacitation

TELECEL Zimbabwe employees have declared incapacitation, citing the country's deteriorating economic situation which has seen them failing to afford transport fares to and from work.Speaking on behalf of workers, Business, Communications a…

Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'4 ED' groups accomplices in Zim govt prejudicing the elderly!

It was extremely shocking watching, on state television, some shady pro-Mnangagwa organization doling out so-called 'empowerment projects' to elderly pensioners. The group called, 'Zimbabwe Pensioners Welfare Trust 4 ED' - named after Pres…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe civil servants vow to escalate wage demands to Mnangagwa

Civil servants have threatened to escalate their wage demands to President Emmerson Mnangagwa if government officials under the Zimbabwean leader continuously fail to heed their calls.Under their unions, Zimbabwe's restive workforce has wr…

Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Africa Day: Celebrating a Continent We Have Failed

Every year on May 25, African countries commemorate Africa Day, a day that celebrates the unity and pride of Africa. African countries come together to remember the fight and struggles of their forefathers who fought for the liberation of …

Published: 24 May 2023 at 21:02hrs | 12 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Africa Day: Zimbabwe has achieved nothing

Zimbabwe has achieved nothing. That phrase may sting, but it is the heart-wrenching truth. As Africa Day approaches, there is no better time to reflect on the state of Zimbabwe and the current state of the continent. It is not just the fac…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:59hrs | 3 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Mnangagwa will never be genuinely revered by Zimbabweans!

It was so beautiful watching the final part of the coronation of the new British monarch, King Charles III, this afternoon.Although I missed the larger chunk of this auspicious occasion - as I had to attend important World Press Freedom Da…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:57hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Marvo Stationery saga rages on...10 years later

The Marvo Stationary case continue to drag on and on, with new twists and turns. Since the company was sold to Mahlongonono Valela and his partners, following the death of Mr. Kates the original owner of the company, a lot of corruption ha…

Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 13:14hrs | 123 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Zanu-PF okays Mupfumira poll candidacy despite her claims of insanity

Axed Public Service Minister Prisca Mupfumira, who once evaded trial over US$95 million pension fund embezzlement citing insanity, has been certified fit to run for a seat in Zimbabwe's parliament by Zanu-PF.The current Makonde senator won…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 17:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Are today's 'Pan Africanists' the most colonially-brainwashed?

I am one of those who, at times, receives the fury of those who claim to be 'Pan Africanists' - on accusations of pandering to western interests, and being a victim of a colonial mindset.My crime?Merely criticizing the Zimbabwe regime's ve…

Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:54hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's underworld of teen sex, drugs

TEENAGERS of schoolgoing age take turns to go into a secret hide-out located in Hatfield, Harare, on a Saturday.The girls are dressed in all sorts of skimpy tight fitting clothes, while their male counterparts are clad in hip-hop fashion w…

Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Support ED all you want, but please don't blaspheme the name of our God!

The Apostle Paul was right!"The love of money is the root of all evil"!And, tragically these words have been proven more real in the Christian church itself â€“ than in what we may regard as the 'world'.In fact, this love of money not only…

Published: 27 Jan 2023 at 17:33hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers

A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of the victims, a 66 year old woman, is said to h…

Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chaos as Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers

A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of the victims, a 66 year old woman, is said to h…

Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo police smash illicit alcohol syndicate

Police yesterday cut off a njengu distribution network in Bulawayo in what is arguably the city's biggest illicit alcohol bust in recent years.They seized two truckloads of the outlawed booze and arrested two men suspected to be major play…

Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa, Mnangagwa legislators united over US$40m loan

Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political divide who usually fiercely clash over policy issues have come to speak with one voice in defence of the controversial US$40m loan facility from the government that has been widely cond…

Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mary Mubaiwa wishes Chiwenga and new wife 'all the happiness in the world'

Marry Mubaiwa, the glamorous former wife of Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has broken her silence after her acquittal by a Harare magistrate last week on charges of assaulting her children's nanny.The former model, who suf…

Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans have nothing to celebrate in new resource discoveries!

No one can deny that Zimbabwe is one of the most richly endowed places on this planet.Highly favored by God Almighty with nearly 40 identified minerals - including gold, platinum, diamonds, chrome, coal, and so much more - the country has …

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 10:27hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Staff exodus hits State universities

A MASSIVE brain drain has hit the country's  State universities with lecturers leaving the country in droves in protest over poor salaries, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has lost 50 lecturers since Janua…

Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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