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Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 40 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Hwange's graveyard a tourism hanging fruit!
Rutendo Mapfumo is one of the few scribes who deserve special mention in a Hall of Fame of Zimbabwean journalists because of her doggedness, which leaves latter day fundis salivating with awe in terms...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Burzil Dube
'Poor journalism quality undermines democracy, news'
MEDIA experts have decried a fall in the quality of journalism around the world, with ethical concerns undermining the role of the media in democracy and reducing the quality of news.This came...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to stop persecuting journos, activists
THE American Bar Association Centre for Human Rights (ABACHR) has called out President Emmerson Mnangagwa for "abusing the criminal justice system to persecute government critics" and demanded that hi...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Journalists detained at MDC Alliance anniversary commemorations
TWO journalists were Saturday detained by the military and police during the MDC –Alliance's 22nd anniversary commemorations held in Bulawayo.The two journalists Pamenus Tuso, a freelance an...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We've no case against NYT journo: State
THE State yesterday said it had no case against New York Times (NYT), Zimbabwean journalist Jeffrey Moyo.Moyo spent three weeks in custody, with the State opposing bail, before making a sudden...Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magistrate misdirected self in denying journo bail, says Coltart
DOUGLAS Coltart, the lawyer representing New York Times (NYT) correspondent Jeffrey Moyo has said Bulawayo magistrate Rachel Mukanga grossly misdirected herself in denying his client bail.Colt...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers journo in sodomy storm
ZIMPAPERS Television Network presenter Robert Mukondiwa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday facing aggravated indecent assault charges.Mukondiwa (40) was represented by Agency G...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 journos acquitted for violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations
TWO Zimbabwean journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira, who were arrested in May on allegations of violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations after they visited three MDC Alliance members at a pr...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Kurotwi's comment on Ncube's piece in the Bulawayo24
Before outlining my comment in full, I want to straighten the incorrect position taken by Ncube when he accuses me for having singled out Obert Mpofu as corrupt.A historical narrative would as...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Dr. Lovemore Kurotwi
Mthuli's mortal fight with the Hydra
If you ask the Bishop what will distinguish E D's Presidency, he will tell you that it is his fierce decisiveness, keen pragmatism and a commendable ability to swiftly change and adjust as the situati...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Bishop Lazi
Chiwenga faces culpable homicide charges
CONTROVERSIAL Harare preacher Talent Chiwenga is likely to face culpable homicide charges after the car he was driving from South Africa was involved in an accident killing three people including his ...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 21:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mawarire attacks Chiwenga
National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has blasted controversial preacher Apostle Chiwenga over his claims that the accident that befell him was an assassination attempt.Chiwe...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 17:27hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe journalist, one of the first black female journos to report on the genocide in Rwanda
Long-time Southern African regional correspondent Susan Njanji from Zimbabwe was one of very few black African female journalists to cover the genocide in Rwanda. Here she reflects on the challenges t...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA police probe murder of Zimbabwean journalist
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Western Cape on Friday said they were probing the murder of Zimbabwean trained journalist Mike Chimombe, who was based in Cape Town.At the time of hi...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 19:49hrs | | by ANA
Social media - loitering hall for sociopaths
Even though Jesus was/is God, and even though he was immaculately conceived, during the time he walked this earth - more than 2 019 years ago - he was a man of flesh and blood.A man - despite ...Published: 05 May 2019 at 09:33hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Mliswa attacks journalists
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has come out guns blazing against journalists who are paid brown envelope by Ministers to write fake stories involving non-existent 9nvestments. ...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 10:29hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTOS: Journalists invade Mayor's office in protest
Journalists in Harare stormed the Town House to see the Mayor Herbert Gomba to hand in a petition against police brutality.The protest comes after members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police worki...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 11:38hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZimParks chief brings sanity in the Fishing industry in Lake Kariba
Following decades of several cries by the new fishing generation that had been trying in the fishing business enterprise especially of matemba regards allocation of permits, the current Director Gener...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:24hrs | | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye a Patsaka Nyaminyami Community Radio Correspondent
Biti, this world will humble you!
Even after having gone through the intellectual rigours of philosophy and theology at seminary, Bishop Lazi still doesn't fancy the nature versus nurture debate.But there is a particularly ine...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Bishop Lazi
Chamisa's MDC Alliance condemned by Misa-Zimbabwe
PRESS freedom group Misa-Zimbabwe has blasted MDC Alliance for the harassment of ZBC's Midlands bureau journalist Tafara Chikumira during a rally held in Gweru's Mkoba.The opposition security ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Behind the walls of MDC-ZANU PF negotiations
During GNU talks, one reason MDC never got so-called reforms done is Tsvangirai assigned a sell-out to the negotiations. I will name him one day.To facilitate discussion, Mbeki pushed the form...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:11hrs | | by Mmatigari
Journo charged for 'assaulting' Terrence Mukupe
Blessed Mhlanga, a NewsDay reporter has officially been charged on assault charges on Deputy Finance Minister Terrence Mukupe 12 days after a scuffle between the two. Mukupe filed the ass...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 13:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No bad blood between cops, journos, claims Charamba
NATIONAL police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba has urged journalists and police officers to work together when covering rallies and demonstrations to avoid disseminating c...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police extend olive branch to journos as polls loom
JOURNALISTS and police have been urged to collaborate to ensure they disseminate accurate information, particularly during elections.Addressing a Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Zimb...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unlike Mugabe, Mnangagwa politely smiles and greets journalists
The new president of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has so far shown signs that he might not be the same as his predecessor Robert Mugabe who used to push people aside.A Zimbabwe based Al Jazeera...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Dirty cops and Corrupt journalists hired to smear Mnangagwa
Robert Greene, an American author wrote a book entitled, The 48 Laws of Power. In this book he outlines and explain the different types of power and influence and how those who exercise them can do so...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 15:49hrs | 2 | by Lloyd Msipa
PHOTO: Journalist shoot during Harare demo
A Daily News journalist has reportedly been shoot by police while covering aa Harare demonstration.The Journalist identified as Mugove Tafirenyika was attacked and injured by police while cove...Published: 29 Sep 2017 at 13:15hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Reuters offices stormed by security agents, bodyguard arrested for Mugabe Singapore detention information leak
Harare - Reuters offices have been reportedly stormed in the capital of Zimbabwe by police accompanied by state security agents, while a top aide of the Mugabe family has been arrested for allege...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by Khuluma Afrika
Rogue war vets must get their comeuppance, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, as a democrat that I have always been all my life, I have never really wanted to muzzle dissent in any form, just for the sake of stifling it, becau...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 12:51hrs | | by CZ
Zimbabwe journalists protest against police brutality on reporters
Journalists in Harare Zimbabwe have taken to the streets at the capital protesting against the police brutality on journalists following the assault and arrest of NewsDay journalist Obey Manayiti on T...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 13:06hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mr Mqondisi Moyo dispels the CIO accusations and releases Mthwakazi activists
In an explosive interview with the Bulawayo24 News journo, Mr Mqondisi Moyo, the President of Mthwakazi Republic Party broke the CIO spell and released Mthwakazi activists from the CIO strangleh...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 16:12hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
'Sex is demanded everywhere'
She has seen it all but principles have guided her to be what she is today. From city of Kings to the capital city, she has done quite well in the industry. A jack of all trades aptly describes Charle...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 15:16hrs | | by Latwell Nyangu
West rigged us out of UNWTO post, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am really disappointed that one of our best ministers, Cde Walter, was rigged out of the secretary generals' position of the United Nations ...Published: 19 May 2017 at 15:52hrs | | by CZ
Goats, cattle will turn economy around, Cde
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I never knew that I had such geniuses among members of my team. I should admit that I was thoroughly impressed with the idea of giving livestock a g...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 12:21hrs | | by CZ
My job is to uphold the Constitution, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I have to frankly tell you that I am very disappointed in some of you for doing some criminal activities not just behind my back, but also doing t...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by CZ
Another journalist arrested as police crush church demo
Police in Harare have arrested a NewsDay reporter, Obey Manayiti as he was covering a demonstration by church leaders in Harare."Our reporter, Obey Manayiti who was covering a churches-led dem...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 11:52hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
ZUJ calls for govt to protect journos
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists, ZUJ, has called on the government to protect journalists who have fallen victim to an epidemic of arrests and detentions primarily at the hands of the Police....Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 06:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Alligator snatches 2-year-old near Orlando Disney resort
Lake Buena Vista - Authorities were searching early on Wednesday for a 2-year-old boy who was dragged into the water by an alligator near Disney's upscale Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.The ...Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 09:24hrs | | by AP
Journos pose biggest danger to themselves, not Govt
The biggest threat to journalism and media freedom in Zimbabwe are the journalists themselves. They are a threat to themselves, first and foremost. If Government poses any threat, it comes way later i...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:39hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
Bulawayo journalists exchange pens, microphones for football boots
BULAWAYO journalists will today exchange their pens and microphones for football boots when they take on Highlanders Legends as part of the belated World Press Freedom Day celebrations.The mat...Published: 07 May 2016 at 08:02hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Jonathan Moyo to address Bulawayo journalists today
...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 06:18hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Journalists ecstatic over striking off of criminal defamation
The Constitutional Court has today struck off the controversial criminal defamation clause from the legal statutes sparking excitement from the media fraternity.In July 2014,...Published: 03 Feb 2016 at 12:56hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Police take NewsDay journs back to station
There was reportedly dram today (Thursday) when the police were taking back to the station the two NewsDay reporters they arrested for allegedly publishing falsehoods.Zimbabwe Lawyers for Huma...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 14:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
NewsDay journalists arrested over CIO bonuses story
Police in Harare are reported to have arrested two NewsDay journalists over a story published on Wednesday which states that the Central Intelligence Organization officers have since been paid their b...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 13:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Americans are shameless, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, you can now all see that these Americans have no shame at all. After trying everything in the book to make me appear like a very bad leader without ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 09:05hrs | 1 | by CZ
ZRP got it wrong
If the swiftness in the arresting of the Sunday Mail Editor and his journalists is translated to the rest of the media houses that are in the business of publishing falsehoods based on impeccable sour...Published: 04 Nov 2015 at 13:37hrs | | by Caitlin Kamba
Chiyangwa a walking, talking scandal- Mafume
People's Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson Jacob Mafume has described Philip Chiyangwa who want to be ZIFA president as a walking and talking scandal indicating that everything he touches never turn...Published: 30 Oct 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZUJ congratulates Fingaz Journo
The Zimbawe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has congratulated the Financial Gazette journalist Shame Makoshore for being a winner of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority's best Media award.Makoshore ...Published: 12 Jul 2015 at 10:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Detractors were at it again, Cdes
COMRADES, what did I say about that witch that tried to harass me on my recent visit to Abuja? I realised that the best way to embarrass her was simply to let her do it herself by simply ignoring her ...Published: 18 Jun 2015 at 07:57hrs | | by CZ
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