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Mnangagwa honours 36 police top brass
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred prestigious honours and awards on 36 senior police officers, including Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba, in recognition of their exceptional work in comb...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:29hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Jairos Jiri's widow reveals wishlist
Betty Jiri, the widow of the late national hero and philanthropist Jairos Jiri, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Zimbabwean government and citizens for recognition of her pivotal role in co-founding...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
IWA rescues Zim's needy, fights period poverty
IN accordance with ethos and values of India's traditions, Indian Women Association (IWA) has this Tuesday in Harare extended an assortment of donations to six needy charitable homes including sanitar...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 20:43hrs | 582 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 146 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zapu's Sandi Moyo denied hero status, to be buried on Wednesday
THE burial for the late former Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo, who died at Mater Dei Hospital last Thursday, has been set for Wednesday.Her daughter, Phoebe, confirmed...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:23hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Ex ZPRA commanders appeals for assistance
FORMER Zpra commander John Maluzo Ndlovu is bitter over the neglect of veterans of the liberation struggle as he appealed to well-wishers to fund his medical bills for injuries sustained during the wa...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:34hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gives Malinga a big send-off
A grand farewell was accorded to the late national hero, Joshua Teke Malinga, at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre. Speakers at the event praised him for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, es...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe nearing a fully-fledged family dynasty!
Last week, a reporter with a national daily newspaper phoned for my opinion on how I believed the country's new Cabinet should be constituted.This was after the recently-held hotly disputed ha...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:11hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Malinga declared national hero
SPECIAL Advisor to the President, Zanu-PF Politburo member and former Executive Mayor of Bulawayo, Joshua Teke Malinga, who died on Friday, has been declared a national hero.He was 79....Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Joshua Malinga dies
SPECIAL advisor to the President, former Mayor of the City of Bulawayo and Zanu-PF Politburo member Joshua Teke Malinga has died.He was 79.His son Mr Mpehlabayo Joshua Malinga confirme...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says western countries are vultures
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said Zimbabwe will never be ruled by puppets, describing Western countries as "vultures" hovering over the country's resources.In his speech during the c...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours wife with govt award
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pampered his wife Auxillia by awarding her philanthropic work with a Jairos Jiri Humanitarian Gold Award.The honouring of Auxillia's Angel of Hope Foundation c...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours outstanding citizens, organisation
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday gazetted honours and awards in different categories for various individuals and an organisation, the First Lady's Angel of Hope Foundation, in recognition of the roles th...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Nkomo receive statue honours
Two statues are set to be erected for the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe and the late Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo at two separate points in Harare in recognition of t...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo Day must be celebrated'
Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube has said Bulawayo Day must be celebrated as it recognises the city's heritage and cultural diversity which should be used to promote so...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt raids Disabled People's Fund
THE Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has been raiding the Disabled People's Fund without Treasury's knowledge, thereby prejudicing people living with disability (PWDs), The NewsHa...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 19:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
When First Lady beneficiaries are coached to express gratitude for donations
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, you ought to have known that true beatitude comes not from earthly riches, but from the milk of human kindness. You should have intuited. All...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:28hrs | | by Cyprian Ndawana
Mnangagwa awards his wife with 'Order of the Great Zimbabwe Silver'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has created national awards to honour outstanding Zimbabweans - and one of the first recipients is his wife, Auxillia.Mrs Mnangagwa was awarded an Order of the...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 14:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police aiding increasing Zanu-PF violence
Guns represent war, conflict, destruction and death and in Zimbabwe, the gun has led politics instead of the reverse. This month, we witnessed and report that there has been an upsurge in political ac...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 07:24hrs | | by Zimbabwe Peace Project
BCC writes to Mnangagwa's govt over street name changes
THE Bulawayo City Council is waiting for Government approval on their own individual street name changes after the High Court ruled that they cannot adhere to the names that were effected through a St...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
MDC-Alliance & Zanu PF bury the hatchet to help gogo Matavire
Zimbabweans from across the globe have decided to bury their political differences and donated cash and kind to the late Paul Matavire's mother who is from Mwenezi Resettlement scheme.Despite ...Published: 27 May 2021 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Highlanders more than a football entity
HIGHLANDERS FC is more than a football entity. It is life and everything to some and leaving Bosso in 1976 would have seen club legend Douglas Mloyi disowned by his own family. The decision no...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Catching up with Lovemore Majaivana
IT was quite refreshing to be able to speak to Lovemore Majaivana again after 13 years. False rumours had begun to do the rounds that he was dead.In 2008, we boarded the same flight from Harar...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:32hrs | 14 | by Fred Zindi
What's Mnangagwa and Auxillia up to?
QUITE a morsel of things doesn't add about the trip that Sheik Fayez Muhamad Salem Sultan Al Qassimi has just made to Zimbabwe, outside the winding name. The sheik arrived in Zimbabwe last Sun...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:59hrs | 2 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa two years on
THE Second Republic under President Mnangagwa has, in the two years of its span, recorded a number of milestones across sectors towards the achievement of Vision 2030 to transform the economy and impr...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 06:47hrs | 11 | by Nqobile Tshili, Nduduzo Tshuma and Prosper Ndlovu
Nelson Chamisa to change heroes day
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his government will increase the heroes day celebrations from one day to a full month so that the nation gets enough time to mourn their departed ones. In an emo...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe
It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed ele...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa
Prophet up for rape wails in court
A 62-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet burst into tears in court after he was arraigned for allegedly raping and impregnating a 22-year-old woman. Columbus Christopher Gangata of Mzilikazi subu...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goodbye Rose of Matabeleland! You now belong to heaven and the stars spell out your name!
Goodbye rose of Matabeleland! Today is your burial I was blessed with your life on this earth. I was blessed with the friendship we shared together as young growing up girls, young women, moth...Published: 02 Mar 2019 at 18:47hrs | 12 | by Nomazulu Thata
NRZ out to spruce image
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is embarking on a rebranding exercise to improve its image among customers as well as boost its revenue. NRZ Public Relations Manager Mr Nyasha Maravany...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Heroine of Matabeleland is fallen! Matabeleland has heroes and heroines too!
The beautiful ones were born, but not acknowledged; these are women from Zapu - Matabeleland: Soneni Ngweny-Matiwaza is a nations' heroine: who cares today!The lyric from Bob Dylan goes like t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:56hrs | 23 | by Nomazulu Thata
A new economy beckons for Bulawayo
THE year 2018 was very eventful for the economy of the City of Kings as it works towards fulfilling its vision to be 'a leader in local governance excellence' with a vibrant economy by year 2024. ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:55hrs | | by Kholisani Moyo
Tshinga Dube in forex payment shock
FORMER War Veterans minister and ex-Makokoba legislator Tshinga Dube recently came face to face with the desperation many Zimbabweans face after a pharmacy demanded that he pays for his medication in ...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Aiden Mhere declared Chartered Secretary of the Year
Hippo Valley Estates acting chief executive officer, Aiden Mhere, has been declared the 2017 Chartered Secretary of the Year. The runner-up is Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimb...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:57hrs | 5 | by Agencies
Aiden Mhere declared Chartered Secretary of the Year
Hippo Valley Estates acting chief executive officer, Aiden Mhere, has been declared the 2017 Chartered Secretary of the Year. The runner-up is Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimb...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:23hrs | 7 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe regime worships human heroes more than God - no wonder the endless problems!
As Zimbabwe lays to rest another ZANU PF - declared national hero, the late Thokozile Angela Mathuthu, one can not help but be bewildered as to why this regime pays more respect to human heroes more t...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 13:52hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
City of Bulawayo releases stands in Emhlangeni and Pumula
502 EMHLANGENI AND 213 PUMULA SOUTH RESIDENTIAL STANDS FOR SALE.Invitations are hereby called for prospective beneficiaries with the capacity to purchase an...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 18:34hrs | 1 | by CityofBulawayo
Let's reject politicians - as anti-establishment parties succeed in Europe
The results of elections in Europe, most recently, in Italy - and to some extent, the United States (US) - have shown the steady rise in anti-establishment sentiments - whereby, people are rejecting m...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Joshua Nkomo statues to be erected in all cities
STATUES for the late Father Zimbabwe and Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected in all the country's cities with Harare likely to be the next, an official has said.The statue has so fa...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:33hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Africa must do away with run-off elections
Dear My fellow countrymen allow me to start by complementing the entire team at Bulawayo24.com forkeeping us well informed. Thanks guys God bless you all.Dear Reader please not that i ...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 20:33hrs | 1 | by Munya Shumba
Churches: A conduit of assistance to the less privileged
Corporate and individual donors have always banked on the church's selfless mission of charity to disburse resources to the less privileged members of the community.Recently, Word of Life Inte...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF militia gets refresher courses ahead of elections
ZANU-PF has started retraining its notorious youth militia - popularly known as Green Bombers - under the National Youth Service (NYS) programme, as the nation hurtles towards 2018 elections.I...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
They called me Tafiranyika. Now, they call this Zimbabwe?
They called me Tafiranyika. My grandfather died the day I was born. They called me Tafiranyika. Sekuru Moses was on the liberation war front when I was born. They called me Tafiranyika. Big and menaci...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 07:40hrs | 3 | by Tafi Mhaka
'Zanu Pf has personalised Heroes Acre' - CODE commemorates Heroes' day
The Coalition of Democrats (CODE) has joined all progressive and democratic Zimbabweans in commemorating Heroes Day.In a statement the CODE said it identifies with the values and goals o...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 12:27hrs | | by CODE
'Help Themselves'
Let's get the ugly stuff out of the way first. The bilious stuff that burns in our chests and hurts our emotional health and communal wellbeing; the ugly reality that education got to the Tongas a bit...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Laiton Kandawire, a Patsaka Correspondent
Controversial hero status for Cde Chinx Chingaira
To loved ones he's left behind, I say, 'Nematambudziko for the passing of Dickson Chingaira Makoni aka Chinx.''Afa anaka' a Zimbabwean saying translated 'better he that's passed' but not anymo...Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 07:32hrs | 3 | by Silvanos Mudzvova
'A sad year for all of us'
The death of veteran nationalist Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu, who succumbed to prostate cancer last week, feels like the robbery of a humble friend, President Mugabe has said. The President said 2017 ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Chiza donates to less privileged
Eagle Life Assembly members last week celebrated their Spiritual Father Dr Prophet Blessing Chiza's Birthday which this year fell on Sunday, amid the prophet donated goodies to the under privileged....Published: 04 May 2017 at 07:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Advocate Fadzai Mahere: Wheelchair-metaphor to depict our aged President- a joke that crossed red line!
Mr. Collen Chifamba wrote a passionate letter to Advocate Mahere about her the insensitivity and indeed an insult to the disabled people generally. The content letter of Collen Chifamba is of a ...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 14:57hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
Prophets consult me, says sangoma
SEKURU Friday Chisanyu (FC), a registered Traditional Medicine Practitioner and the founding president of the Zimbabwe National Practitioners Association (ZINPA) speaks to H-Metro's BLESSING MASAKADZA...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 18:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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