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Envious Coltart unhappy with Peter Ndlovu
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, a beneficiary of colonialism, has voiced his disapproval of Zimbabwean football legend Peter Ndlovu for accepting a high-end BMW X6M Sport from controversial businessman ...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 17:13hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
SA firms envy Zimbabwe's Manhize plant impact
The neighbouring South Africa's steel industry is worrying and strategizing over the impact to their local industry brought in by Dinston Iron and Steel Company in Zimbabwe's Manhize area with experts...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:03hrs | 4916 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is the big monster
AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 299 | by Bishop Lazarus
Dr. Arikana Chihombori: the unsung heroine of Africa
She will never get recognition in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean women have no vocabulary to appraise Dr. Chohombori breaking the glass-ceiling. The inner jealousy and the inherent envy among us women are so ev...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 394 | by Nomazulu Thata
Don't you feel envious seeing democracy at work in neighboring countries, Mr. Mnangagwa?
Zimbabwe stands as a glaring anomaly in a region where democratic transitions have become the norm. Since gaining independence in 1980, the country has never experienced a smooth transfer of p...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:34hrs | 318 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa totally correct to 'relocate Taiwan' out of Pretoria
The brouhaha around the forced relocation of the Taipei Liaison Office from SA's capital Pretoria to Johannesburg - approximately 50 km southward - is completely misplaced.In 1997, SA cut dipl...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 09:13hrs | 1215 | by Abbey Makoe
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 532 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu PF consistent, immovable and unshaken
AMERICAN journalist and essayist Henry Louis Mencken once remarked: "The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:14hrs | 357 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!
Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies on sale. There is nothing that tells me that these ...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2916 | by Nomazulu Thata
Pupil spared jail time for fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old former student of Milton High School narrowly avoided a prison sentence after appearing in the Bulawayo High Court last Thursday for fatally stabbing another 17-year-old boy in Magwegwe ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?
Let us not pretend and lie to each other. We need to be brutally honest.Have we not, at some point, asked ourselves or one another this question?Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:13hrs | 1286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 730 | by Nomazulu Thata
Association with Chivayo warrants impeachment from Presidency
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, the scriptural rhetorical question, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3) underscores the impea...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 15:18hrs | 9 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Why is Zanu-PF opening branches and office in South Africa?
Out of all liberation parties in Africa, Zanu PF is the only one that is opening offices and branches in all major South African cities and beyond. For an independent country like Zimbabwe, an embassy...Published: 17 May 2024 at 13:45hrs | 21 | by Israel Dube
Even Chissano knows Mnangagwa has failed Zimbabwe!
The visiting former Mozambique president Joachim Chissano made a very telling comment yesterday.He alleged that Zimbabwe was experiencing social and economic transformation, putting it ahead o...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Diplomatic tiff between Botswana and Germany: the magnificent ELEPHANT
The president of Botswana was not angry per se. He should never be angry if he is aware of the global positioning of states: which country is at the top of the other: who is the big brother and what a...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 18:10hrs | 22 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe bans importation of 10-year-old used vehicles
GOVERNMENT has outlawed the importation of vehicles older than 10 years.Statutory Instrument (SI) 54 of 2024 Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No 1...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 13:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
War vets celebrate Mutsvangwa's sacking
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) have hailed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sack Christopher Mutsvangwa as Veterans of the Liberation Struggle ...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government spends lavishly on Leader of Opposition in Parliament
Leader of the opposition in Parliament, Amos Chibaya is living large as he is drawing huge perks from Government. He has become the envy of all within the CCC. His conditions of service, as the leader...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:59hrs | 9 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Bulawayo Poly students jailed for Chicken Inn, Mukuru robberies
Two engineering students from Bulawayo Polytechnic who were involved in a series of robberies targeting a Mukuru outlet, two Simbisa retail outlets, and several houses in Bulawayo have been sentenced ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 5 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
If peace overshadowed justice, then there wouldn't have been a liberation struggle!
There is a common thread that defines oppressive leaders. They subjugate the population - stripping them of all their rights, whilst unleashing some of the most horrendous injustices - thereaf...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 20:11hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ma Eli, Maviri stock rises after death
RESEARCH has shown that most artistes found fame after death and that during their lifetime, they would have no commercial success and very little recognition. Despite the fact that most artis...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says govt will be merciless with perpetrators
VICE–PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga says government will be merciless with perpetrators of political violence in the run-up and after the August 23 elections.Chiwenga said this yesterday whi...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Of Zimbabwe's embarrassing leadership record
ZIMBABWE has not had many presidents since attaining independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely ceremonial.The other two - ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Mnangagwa the most unpopular Zimbabwe leader since independence?
Not that Zimbabwe has had many presidents since attaining her independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely a ceremonial one. ...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:39hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NPC President targets Matebeleland
National People's Congress (NPC) President Engineer Wilbert Mubaiwa is set to take his campaign team to Bulawayo next week.The Presidential candidate Mubaiwa claims he has following in Matebel...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 08:58hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
No glitches in Zimbabwe's June exams
THE post Covid-19 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) June examinations are progressing well and the candidates writing the tests are those supplementing.Ordinary and Advanced Level ...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says no one can lecture Zimbabwe on democracy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has bragged that Zimbabwe is a democratic country in her own right and does not need foreign powers to lecture her on principles of democracy.Addressing thousands ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hungry, angry Zanu-PF supporters loot mealie-meal at Mnangagwa rally
Angry Zanu-PF supporters looted one truck of mealie meal after information came out that the mealie meal was not going to be distributed as had been promised during the rally at Mucheke stadium, Masvi...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 18:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Priscins Petals sets the pace in Zimbabwe fashion industry
Award winning fashion brand Priscins Petals and Priscins Shoes have become the top and most popular fashion house in Harare.Prisicins Petals and Priscins Shoes have dominated the market with t...Published: 29 May 2023 at 11:08hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Trouble brewing in Zululand
After riding out a succession storm which rocked the nation following the death of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in 2021, serious trouble is brewing in South Africa's most powerful monarchy as new Zul...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabweans leaving country not because of good education system but your failed leadership!
Self-delusion is a very dangerous trait! One can easily become reckless in his life decisions, or never able to address his own shortcomings - if he does not realize and admit where he lacks -...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 10:21hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What I learnt from Liverpool vs Man U
By public demand, I have decided to write the above article. 1. Ruthlessly grab your opportunities! One of the major keys to Liver...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Wrong man arrested after LONE gunman senselessly attacks
YOU would expect women and school children to be the only ones who walk home in groups to protect themselves from a violent armed robber but in the Empandeni area in Mangwe District, men can also be s...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Holy Ten opens up on Winky D beef
The 24-year-old Harare rapper, songwriter, and producer Holy Ten (real name Mukudzei Chitsama) has for the first time opened up about the controversy surrounding his collaboration with award winning a...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 08:11hrs | 14 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe crying out for political remaking
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, the refrain of the song Remake the World by Jimmy Cliff aptly portrays the magnitude of destitution that is prevalent among citizenry....Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
It's tragic how 'Pan-Africanism' has become a refuge for those who ruined fellow Zimbabweans' lives!
I genuinely believe that I am actually more Pan-Africanist that most of those who claim to be Pan-Africanists. I, as so many others, have chosen to place my own safety and life in danger ...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex-deputy minister's theft case in new twist
The state's case against former Agriculture deputy minister Douglas Karoro on Thursday seemed to crumble after the prosecution's star witness exonerated him.Karoro is accused of stealing 700 b...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why does ZANU PF become so bitterly angry with those desiring Zimbabwe to succeed?
It is always perplexing!Why would I be offended by those who want me to do better - pushing me to attain phenomenal heights reached by other legendary writers - and, in so doing, identifying w...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 07:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's education was once the envy of Africa. Not anymore!
It wasn't just his well-fitted suit, the crisp shirt, and the neatly paired tie that caught everyone's attention. When Amos Mawoyo walked through the rural areas of Imbeza, a timber estate in the East...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa-Malema handshake impossible in Zimbabwe as EFF no threat to ANC rule!
As much as this may shock many - the African continent is full of 'democratic leaders' - but, there is always one catch......their tolerance and good-heartedness towards the opposition is on t...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 18:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Sikhala's continued detention is Zanu-PF's ploy to thwart dissidents ahead of 2023 polls'
Political analyst and academic, Alexander Rusero, says the continued incarceration of firebrand Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Job Sikhala is a ploy by Zanu-PF to instil fear on disse...Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime's concept of 'development' is to impoverish citizens then come in as 'saviors'!
Picture these scenes in Zimbabwe. A group of urban dwellers gather in the scorching sun, awaiting President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's much anticipated arrival, in order to officially hando...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:29hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If only Zimbabwe also had a respectable leader whom we could revere as the British do their Queen!
As the British, and others around the world, mourn the death of their dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away yesterday, at her Balmoral Castle in Scotland - I cannot help admire and be mov...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 10:59hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No leader will serve Zimbabwe without pressure from citizens
WHY do we as Zimbabweans somehow appear to believe that there will ever be a politician who will emerge in our country or possibly has already manifested, who places the interests of Zimbabwe ahead of...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ANC cannot continue treating Zanu-PF with kid gloves
SOUTH Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) should once again confront its sister revolutionary party Zanu-PF over the escalating immigration crisis across the Limpopo, with analysts sayi...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 20:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean socialite Paloma shines in 'Queens of Mzansi'
Earlier this year, fans of Netflix were mesmerized by the television reality series "Young Rich and Famous", which featured some of Africa celebrities as they work, play, flirt, and feud in Johannesbu...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga
On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo
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