Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

Search / Ian smith

Even Ian Smith's son never behaved as if the country belonged to his father

Certain truths today should make us wonder whether we deserve to proudly call ourselves independent.There is a disturbing culture that has crept into our politics - the belief that once a man captures state power, his family automatically …

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 22:07hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

What's to celebrate; that independence replaced white oppressors with black ones?

On 18 April 2022 Zimbabweans should have been celebrating the country's 42 years of independence. For the overwhelming majority, there was really no cause to celebrate, and many did not bother. The penny has finally dropped that they were …

Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 21:37hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

The other side of Rhodesiaâ€™s education system

One of, if not the only critical aspect of the Rhodesian educational system was that it was inspired with skills. Of course, there is tons of empirical evidence on the vices of institutionalised racial, political, social and economic segre…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 14:39hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Why did Ian Smith give in so easily and abruptly?

Let's look abroad before coming home. We all know Donald John Trump, the 45th and current President of the USA. If Trump were African, they would say Africans are daft to have elected him president. But Trump won the presidential election …

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 13:36hrs | | by Baffour Ankomah

You are responsible for 'Change', or continuation of suffering - This Election

The fall of Robert Mugabe taught us, once more, that Zimbabwe does NOT belong to an individual. We saw how Ian Smith fell, how Muzorewa fell and from those close lessons, we need to keep reminded that any individual who plots to walk on to…

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 19:12hrs | | by Multiverse Dungani

Nelson Chamisa: When 'gaffes' become serious

Nelson Chamisa has made many outlandish claims over the last few months;  whether promising Zimbabweans that President Trump had personally promised him $15 billion if the MDC were to win the forthcoming elections or, last week, lying…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 12:17hrs | | by Charles, student, Harare

Did Ian Smith fare better than Mugabe under sanctions?

Some questions are better not asked. Some questions are better asked for posterity.After the proclamation he explained: "There can be no happiness in a country while the absurd situation continues to exist where people, such as ourselves, …

Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 08:17hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

Load More Stories

Search / Ian smith

Even Ian Smith's son never behaved as if the country belonged to his father

What's to celebrate; that independence replaced white oppressors with black ones?

The other side of Rhodesiaâ€™s education system

Why did Ian Smith give in so easily and abruptly?

You are responsible for 'Change', or continuation of suffering - This Election

Nelson Chamisa: When 'gaffes' become serious

Did Ian Smith fare better than Mugabe under sanctions?

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

10 eSports to track on 1xBet this season

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Mnangagwa's diplomatic calling luring African leaders

Chimombe, Mpofu seek delay in sentencing

Econet pays ZiG4.3bn in taxes

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

'Zimbabwean men are cowards'

Mnangagwa's 2030 divides CCC

Fatal bus crash along Masvingo-Beitbridge highway

Zanu-PF luring supporters with food hampers

Jostling for Zanu-PF top post exposes fissures

ZRP in crosshairs over impounded vehicles

Bulawayo Town Clerk gets one-year extension

China grants zero tariffs on all Zimbabwe products

Pedestrians, drivers warned against headphone use on roads

Bulawayo cement plant deal collapses

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Workers face US$2,6m laundering charges

Bulawayo Council warns against unapproved construction

Bulawayo warns of suspected hand, foot & mouth disease outbreak

Munhenzva bus overturns near Rutenga

Mnangagwa reads riot act

Zanu-PF probes Mashonaland province over funds abuse

Dangote a potential 'game-changer' for Zimbabwe

Asiagate?: Warriors brace for Qatar

Marinica softens stance

Zimsec faces fresh criticism over exam leaks

Boost for ZiG as reserves near US$1bn

APRM panel reviews Zimbabwe's economic governance

Zesa secures US$12m to boost power supply

Zimbabwe to roll out 7-day passport service

Tagwirei to build multi-million-dollar complex to boost MSMEs

American economist attacks Mnangagwa

ZACC probes disappearance of US$4,5 million

CID Officer Dies in Muzarabani-Centenary Highway Crash

Khumbu Malinga tipped to win Nkulumane by-election

Ester Excellia Zitha enters Nkulumane by-election race

Kunzvi Dam now 72% complete

Man hits gossiping neighbour with machete

Man unknowingly drives dead friend home

Small house kills lover and his family

Referral kickbacks scandal rocks Zimbabwe public hospitals

Harare tycoon rebounds from costly SA deal

Zimbabwe police probe 'prophet' filmed abusing women

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Mnangagwa reads riot act

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

News Team

Advertising