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UK Minister for Africa to visit Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom are set to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with the anticipated visit of UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, in what is shaping up to be a historic shift in relat...Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe want to host England in Victoria Falls
England could make a long-awaited return to Zimbabwean soil for the first time in more than two decades, with early discussions underway between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Zimbabwe ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:27hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Ugly fight over Rhodes' estate
Allegations have surfaced that suspected land barons are impersonating ZANU-PF officials in an attempt to seize properties belonging to the estate of Cecil John Rhodes' grandson, sparking a legal and ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:09hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Bennett becomes third Zimbabwean to score Test Century vs England
The 21-year-old Bennett brought up his second career Test ton in the ongoing four-day Test match between the Chevrons and England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, the first red-ball meeting betwee...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:05hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
UK rape culture forces govt to roll out chemical castration
The British government has announced plans to roll out the use of medication to suppress the sex drive of certain sex offenders, as part of a broader package of reforms aimed at reducing reoffending a...Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:57hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first black female High Court judge dies
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Justice Mavis Dorothy Gibson (née Gumede), Zimbabwe's first female judge, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Wednes...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
England rekindle Zimbabwe rivalry in first encounter since 2007
The restoration of cricketing ties between England and Zimbabwe will become complete on Thursday when Trent Bridge plays host to a standalone four-day test between the two nations.For Ben Stok...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:40hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Teen star commits to Zimbabwe, snubs England
Zimbabwe has secured the international allegiance of teenage midfield sensation Sean Fusire, who has pledged his future to the Warriors, snubbing England in the process.The 19-year-old Sheffie...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:38hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe return to big stage
For the first time in over two decades, Zimbabwe is back on Test cricket's most storied stage. On Thursday, the Chevrons will walk out at Trent Bridge to face England in a one-off four-day Test - a sy...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:55hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Raza chooses Zimbabwe over Pakistan
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has confirmed he will join Zimbabwe's squad for the upcoming historic Test match against England at Trent Bridge, scheduled to start on 22 May, even as the Pakista...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
England legend Sol Campbell in Bulawayo
Former England football international and Arsenal legend Sol Campbell is taking time out to discover the charm of Bulawayo while in Zimbabwe for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Under-18 tour...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe begin England Test preparations in Leicester
Zimbabwe's national cricket team held their first training session in Leicester on Monday, kicking off preparations for a historic one-off Test match against England set to take place at Trent B...Published: 13 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
UK will no longer be recruiting care workers from Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be recruiting care workers from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the Home Secretary has told the BBC.Yvette Cooper sai...Published: 12 May 2025 at 17:52hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter
Former UK Mayor showers praises on Mnangagwa
Former Corby Town Mayor Tafadzwa Chikoto, a UK-based Zimbabwean national, has sparked debate after expressing strong support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF government, describ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Scottland FC welcomes Zotus Group delegation
Zimbabwe is this week hosting a high-powered delegation from global investment powerhouse Zotus Group, which is in the country from May 9 to 14, 2025, to explore large-scale investment opportunities a...Published: 11 May 2025 at 15:46hrs | 1159 | by Staff reporter
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 516 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe linked teen plays part in Chelsea's Europa League victory
In a remarkable display of youthful talent and heritage pride, 17-year-old forward Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka made headlines on Thursday night after featuring in Chelsea's 2-0 Europa League victory over S...Published: 09 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 5565 | by Staff reporter
Colonial master pledges stronger trade and investment ties with its colony
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe, placing a particular focus on boosting trade and investment between the two countries. This was revealed by B...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coach in England to lure UK-born Warriors for national duty
Warriors head coach Michael Nees has arrived in England on a strategic week-long visit aimed at scouting and engaging United Kingdom-born players eligible to represent Zimbabwe's senior men's national...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:56hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in UK protest against Mnangagwa
A group of Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom recently staged a protest march dubbed the "Walk for Freedom" in Blackburn, calling for democratic reforms and the release of jailed journalist Bles...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:52hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean forward breaks into Portuguese topflight league
Rising Zimbabwean football talent Cobert Chimedza (Jnr) has secured a move to Portuguese Premier League club Gil Vicente, marking a historic achievement for the 20-year-old striker. Chimedza becomes t...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:25hrs | 6034 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru: Born on a Chimanimani mountain, and now a billion-dollar fintech business
Mukuru was first envisioned by two Zimbabwean entrepreneurs while mountain climbing in Chimanimani in Eastern Zimbabwe. The company later began operations in a bedroom in Cambridge, England in 2004, b...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:55hrs | 3087 | by Staff reporter
Brendan Taylor eyes international comeback after sanction ends
Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Brendan Taylor, currently serving a three-and-a-half-year ban for breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code, has set his sights on a retu...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:13hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
An annual injection designed to guard against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has completed an important early safety trial, researchers report in The Lancet medical journal.Lenacapavir sto...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 10:27hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
Marshal Munetsi scores historic goal for Wolves
Zimbabwean football star Marshal Munetsi made history over the weekend by scoring his first-ever goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers, helping his team secure a vital point against Everton. The goal lifte...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:35hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen makes EPL debut for Chelsea
Warriors prospect Shumaira Mheuka finally made his English Premier Soccer League debut for Chelsea on Tuesday night, in the team's 4-0 win over Southampton.Mheuka (17) came in for Enzo Fenande...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:05hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Grobbelaar confident of Warriors swansong
Bruce Grobbelaar, the legendary Zimbabwean goalkeeper famously known as ‘The Jungleman', remains hopeful for one last opportunity to coach the country's senior men's national football team, the Warr...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:28hrs | 1657 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dumps colonial mayor's robes
Bulawayo councillors have resolved to retire the colonial-era mayoral gown in favor of a design that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage. The new regalia will be crafted by internationally accl...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:00hrs | 1031 | by Staff reporter
Sotsha Moyo: A humble legend and Cultural Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Sotsha Moyo, the leader of the legendary music group Black Umfolosi, exemplifies the rare combination of humility and remarkable talent. Though he may blend into the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, his ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi likened to Zidane and Yaya Toure
Marshall Munetsi has completed a dream move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Zimbabwean international will need to adjust quickly to the Premier League's relentless pace and physicality. Fans and e...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:33hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse in Nottinghamshire struck off after rape conviction
A Nottinghamshire nurse has been permanently struck off the medical register after being convicted of raping a junior colleague and persuading a co-worker to provide a false alibi. Edmore Manjengwa, 5...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Warriors midfielder Kundai Benyu joins CAPS United in surprising move
Zimbabwe senior men's soccer team, Warriors midfielder Kundai Benyu, has made a surprising move to join Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants CAPS United.Benyu arrived in the country...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
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 n...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 21:23hrs | 992 | by Nomazulu Thata
Farai Jere linked company named in Harare's multi-million water deal, raising a stink
Helcraw Electrical, a company with a history of securing controversial contracts with public institutions, has been awarded a key role in the government's plan to revamp Harare's water reticulation sy...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 10:41hrs | 1196 | by Staff reporter
Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s
The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1137 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3108 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 114 | by Marshall Ndlela
Zimbabwean linked striker makes Chelsea debut in Conference League victory
Highly-rated Zimbabwean linked striker Shumaira Mheuka, 17, made a significant step in his budding football career, debuting for Chelsea's senior team during their 3-1 victory over Astana in the UEFA ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 20:02hrs | 2489 | by Staff reporter
Ben Curran named in Zimbabwe ODI squad
Ben Curran, the younger brother of England internationals Sam and Tom Curran, has been included in Zimbabwe's squad for their upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan.Th...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 15:47hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Late former ambassador, wife lose US$1,3m in investment scam
Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to recover nearly US$1.3 million defrauded from the late Ambassador Hurudza Gift Punungwe and his wife, Runako Beauty Punungwe, in an investment scam d...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:50hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba gifts Mnangagwa Luton Town club jersey
England-based Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba took a moment during his international break to connect with the First Family in a friendly gesture, gifting Collins Mnangagwa, one of President Emmers...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:26hrs | 3432 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Coldplay's Chris Martin grew up in Zimbabwe
Coldplay fans are only just discovering where frontman Chris Martin spent a lot of time growing up – and they reckon it makes ‘so much sense'.Love them or hate them, Coldplay have establis...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors climb on FIFA Rankings
The Zimbabwe national football team, affectionately known as the Warriors, has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA Rankings, released on Thursday. Following a successful stint during the recent...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 15:31hrs | 5902 | by Staff reporter
'Projected Trump victory driving demand for dollars'
Increasing belief on the financial markets that Donald Trump will win the US presidential election next month has been strengthening the dollar, Bloomberg has reported, citing British multinational ba...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 13:45hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 299 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zifa tells ex-footballers to 'go back to school'
Former Mighty Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has called on former footballers aspiring to lead the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to pursue education if they want to qualify for top positions w...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1818 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-linked teen signs first professional contract with Liverpool
Zimbabwean football prospect Trey Nyoni has signed his first professional contract with English Premier League giants Liverpool. The 17-year-old midfielder joined Liverpool's development squad in Sept...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu wants ex-Chiefs star Musona out of retirement
Mamelodi Sundowns legend Peter Ndlovu has made a public call for former Kaizer Chiefs star Knowledge Musona to come out of international retirement and rejoin the Zimbabwe national football team, The ...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba returns for AFCON qualifiers
After missing the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba has made a timely return to the Warriors camp, eager to contribute to the team...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:35hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
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