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Opinion: Perspective . . .
SEEING things in perspective has never been more important in Zimbabwe. If we fail to do so, our view of the current problems we are encountering will be distorted and we may all make decisions we lat...Published: 15 hrs ago | 100 | by Eddie Cross
A timeline of how Zimbabwe lost its currency
Today, November 14, marks the 21st anniversary of "Black Friday", the day the Zimbabwe dollar crashed in 1997.We track the Zimdollar's collapse from that fateful November day, and the many des...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 15:10hrs | 2920 | by newZwire with The Source
Incompetent Zifa councillors back Chiyangwa
TEN of Zifa's councillors yesterday reaffirmed their support for the football mother body's president, Philip Chiyangwa, who is set to controversially bounce back for a second term in office, as he is...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Why has Africa not developed after attaining independence?
Dear AfricaI grew up thinking that Africa was once referred to as a dark continent because most of its inhabitants are dark in complexion. Honestly it didn't bother me because to me black is r...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:21hrs | 499 | by Munya Shumba
Artistes mourn Joe Maseko
The Executive Producer of Rising Sounds Studio Joe Maseko has passed on. He is remembered as one of the unsung heroes who positively shaped the music Industry in Southern Africa. Artistes ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | 916 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dabengwa launches Ihawu Awards
Dumiso Dabengwa and the Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation will launch the Ihawu Awards on the 7th of December. The Awards are meant to honour men women who have sacrificed a lot for Zimbabwe.The Foun...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 19:55hrs | 1689 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Retracing the life and death of Dr Sithole
This is the third and final contribution on the life, abduction, disappearance and subsequent death of Dr Edson Sithole - a veteran nationalist, barrister and national hero whose heroic life remains s...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:42hrs | 496 | by Isaya Muriwo Sithole
Austerity begins with the Executive, Mr Mnangagwa
As promised in our previous article, this week we focus on ways in which government can cut expenditure. It is a commonly accepted fact that our government has a weakness when it comes to spending. Go...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:56hrs | 2724 | by Paul Kaseke
'Zimbabwe is one of the poorest nations' says IMF - our prize for being mental couch potato
Mankind is a creature of reason, it is our ability to think that have made us the most dominant creature on earth. But just as having feathers is the common characteristic that has enabled bir...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 18:23hrs | 1961 | by Wilbert Mukori
What is meant by Dambudzo?
MLF will not accept the naming of the Cowdry Park Mall after Mnangagwa. Bulawayo is a capital of Mthwakazi who is home to many heroes and heroines who better deserve to be honoured by naming such site...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 19:24hrs | 2593 | by Ndabezinhle Fuyane, MLF information and publicity
Chamisa charms his supporters
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa charmed his legion of supporters on Saturday when he gave a powerful prayer before delivering his speech at the commemoration of the party's 19th anniversary.As he to...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 12:28hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter
Modi names Bulawayo shopping mall after Mnangagwa
South Member of Parliament Rajesh Kumar Modi - popularly known as Raj Modi, is probably one of the most loved parliamentarians in the city.This is largely because of the corporate social respo...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 20:56hrs | 5072 | by Staff reporter
Captured Ramaphosa disses the term 'white monopoly capital'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dissed the term "white monopoly capital" while addressing the inaugural SA Investment Summit dinner on Friday."One thing that I learnt is the three Es: Education,...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 18:51hrs | 2892 | by Staff reporter
Abnormal load escorts: Road safety heroes
DRIVING at 40km/hr along the busy Harare-Masvingo highway, Emmanuel Machikwa (35) is not bothered by the long queue of vehicles behind him.Before him is a haulage truck carrying an abnormal lo...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:42hrs | 1066 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to lead in corruption fight
President Mnangagwa will lead the fight against corruption after he reserved to his office several laws meant to curb graft. The President also set out functions for Cabinet ministers in several Statu...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:36hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'Ninja' honoured in Italy
The First Zimbabwean born World Kobudo Champion & First Zimbabwean Internationally Certified Bujinkan Ninja Wilfred Mashaya was honored in Italy last night. He was honored with Master of the Year ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 07:59hrs | 1823 | by Agencies
Government to overhaul ZBC
Information and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana says ZBC urgently needs an overhaul.Mangwana (NM), who took over from the long-serving George Charamba, tol...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | 1735 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:19hrs | 5489 | by Staff reporter
Vacant Senate seats gazetted
Government has gazetted the two vacant seats in the Senate that were created by the resignation of Zanu-PF's Obert Mpofu and the death of national heroine Thokozile Mathuthu.Both senators were...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 07:10hrs | 2262 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi tombstone vandalised
A tombstone of the unknown soldier erected by the government at Bhalagwe in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, was destroyed by yet-to-be-identified people.Bhalagwe in Matobo district, described as ...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:03hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
'Modi scales up Mnangagwa bootlicking'
Mthwakazi Republic Party has accused Bulawayo South MP Raji Modi, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, of bootlicking President Emmerson Mnangagwa to another dimension.Party Pre...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 14:17hrs | 9032 | by Stephen Jakes
Another 'useless' doctorate for Mnangagwa
GREAT Zimbabwe University yesterday awarded President Mnangagwa an Honorary Doctorate of Politics and International Relations (Honoris Causa) during its 12th graduation ceremony. The President...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:09hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
MDC saddened by Casper Tsvangirai death
The party leadership and the MDC family is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Casper Tsvangirai. A brother to the late democracy icon Richard Morgan Tsvangirai who committed his life to the figh...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 12:13hrs | 3630 | by MDC
Chamisa cancels his party's parliamentary caucus meeting
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has cancelled his party's parliamentary caucus meeting scheduled for today to allow members to attend the burial of their late founding leader Morgan Tsva...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 08:01hrs | 2609 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers pact with Zambia over reburial of liberation war heroes
THE government is considering a memorandum of understanding with Zambia over the reburial of remains of freedom fighters who were killed in that country during the protracted liberation struggle, Home...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:34hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
New town planned for Kanyemba
GOVERNMENT has announced plans to set up a service centre in Kanyemba, along the Zambezi Valley, Mashonaland Central province, as well as initiate various developmental projects, including irrigation ...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:52hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Government slashes fishing permits
The government has slashed fishing licences for co-operatives in Kanyemba while granting special wildlife hunting permits in response to pleas by the local community.In a move set to resuscita...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 14:40hrs | 2233 | by Govt slashes
Foot-and-mouth disease hits Beitbridge
THE Veterinary Department last week announced a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Beitbridge at a hastily convened meeting in the district which came after officials, with police assistance, put down...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Freedom fighters urged to document war experiences
FREEDOM fighters and war collaborators should document their liberation war experiences and create a data base of war veterans for the benefit of young and coming generations.The history would...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
'Gukurahundi is our top priority'
Addressing the Gukurahundi Matabeleland massacres of the 1980's is among the top priorities that the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission will tackle, chairperson Selo Nare said.At a p...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 17:44hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
'Blacks like to lie to ourselves' confessed Simbi - real genius starts with being honest to oneself
Terence Simbi, your article; "Zidera 2018 amendments Act, What does this mean for Zimbabwe?" in Bulawayo24 opinion; is one of the most thought provoking articles I have read in the last five years! Th...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1348 | by Wilbert Mukori
Muzenda family waits on govt over Nkomo like statue request
GOVERNMENT is yet to respond to a request by the family of the late Vice-President and national hero, Simon Vengesai Muzenda to have his statue erected in Masvingo City, the family has said.Mu...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa revisits his nearly fatal ice cream poisoning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again revisited his nearly fatal poisoning at the height of the ruling Zanu-PF's deadly tribal, factional and succession wars last year - revealing how he had lat...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 20:43hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
Prison boss willing to consider inmates conjugal visits
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Paradzai Zimondi talks to the Daily News on Sunday's Tendayi Madhomu about the state of the correctional facilities in Zimbabwe....Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 14:26hrs | 2169 | by Staff reporter
I doubt if Dabengwa really endorsed Mnangagwa - Mthwakazi activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has expressed some doubts if Zapu Leader Dumiso Dabengwa really endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa because of his approach to devolution issue.Dabengwa w...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 11:08hrs | 1438 | by Stephen Jakes
'West must support ED and no regime change for 20 years' argued Mutsvairo - so why bother
"IF Western governments are sincere about political reforms in Zimbabwe, then they have to support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new government," wrote Bruce Mutsvairo."There are no two ways ...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 2431 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chiwenga advised to sieze total Zimbabwe power
No nonsense vice president, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, might be forced to sieze total Zimbabwe power at all costs amid reported growing suspicion by his personal military advisor and confidant,...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 41559 | by Itai Mushekwe/ Mary-Kate Kahari
Corporates and cholera philanthropy
IT was recently reported that Econet Zimbabwe founding chief executive officer and now majority shareholder, Strive Masiyiwa issued a social media statement that questioned the transparency of the use...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 07:09hrs | 187 | by Takura Zhangazha
Time for West to back Zimbabwe
IF Western governments are sincere about political reforms in Zimbabwe, then they have to support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new government.There are no two ways to it.Long-time fo...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 666 | by Bruce Mutsvairo
Mnangagwa's govt tampers with Gukurahundi mass graves
Political activists here have taken a swipe at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government for tampering with Gukurahundi mass graves at Bhalagwe Shrine, in Kezi, Matabeleland South Province.Thi...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 14:55hrs | 1630 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Shock developments at Bhalagwe Gukurahundi shrine
A visit by Mthwakazi Republic Party leaders to the Gukurahundi mass graves in Bhalagwe revealed some shocking developments. The delegation which was accompanied by victims and international journalist...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:31hrs | 5168 | by Khethani Ndlovu
Let's write our liberation war history
In actual essence time will never run out, time is always there but its our lives that run out of time. From the beginning of the Second Chimurenga up to its 'logical conclusion' in 1980, we have lost...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:30hrs | 472 | by Tondo Murisa
Heroine Makurane laid to rest
THE late war veteran Thato Makurane, who died last week, was yesterday buried at the Bulawayo Provincial Heroes Acre after she was declared liberation war heroine.Speaking at the burial, Zimba...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1198 | by Staff reporter
Potts crowned Miss Zimbabwe
Twenty one-year-old Masvingo beauty Hajirah Belinda Potts, shrugged off competition from 13 other stunning models to be crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2018 at a glittering ceremony held at Orchid Gardens...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:30hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
The New Cabinet
At times you wonder why people choose to stay in professions that they are not good at. Obviously there would be other objectives that don't allow them to stick to the norms and rules that govern that...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 12:23hrs | 2923 | by Clement Moyo
Chiwenga urges nation to embrace Dr Nkomo's legacy
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said Zimbabweans should embrace the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo's legacy of peace, love, unity and tolerance if the country is to develop. Dr Chiweng...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:22hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo would have endorsed Restore Legacy, says Chiwenga
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has claimed that if the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo was still alive last November, he would have endorsed the military's Operation Restore Legacy which facilit...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 07:36hrs | 875 | by Staff Reporter
Who is worse between manipulating politician and gullible follower?
AFTER the unnecessarily contentious elections, Zimbabwe could be about to reset and, thus, reboot itself on its journey from dysfunctionality to functionality.I say unnecessarily contentious b...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:03hrs | 780 | by Conway Tutani
Letter to Comrade Julius Malema
Dear Mr. Malema, Firstly, I would like to apologize to you personally because when you started your political path, I am one of those you did not take you seriously. I was deeply concerned abo...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:51hrs | 3269 | by Nomazulu Thata
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