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Washonaphi uMzac'omnyama?
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakaz omnyama, ondlela zimhlophe iinduku zibomvu. Lombhalo ngiwubhala nje kungumbuzo engiwubhekise kumaNtungwa akwaSokhumalo okungabantu bakoKhumalo is...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Bulawayo under siege from intruders
Historically, Bulawayo city is known for its rich heritage, tradition, culture, cleanliness and orderliness in the management of its civic affairs. Just like the Ndebele people, respectability a...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 10:07hrs | | by Lovemore Moyo
Zimbabwe: A timeline of an almost failed state
I. Stone Age; hunter-gatherer San (Twa) presence (20,000–15,000 BC) of modern homo sapiens.II. Iron Age; Niger-Congo Bantu pastoral migrations (2000–1500 BC).III. Ophir; alleged "p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:01hrs | | by Sonny Jermain
From KoBulawayo to Bulawayo @ 125
No sooner had Dr Leander Starr Jameson sauntered into the Maxim Hotel located just west of the Market Square did he pronounce Bulawayo a town. That happened on June 1, 1894, making Bulawayo 125 years ...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 11 | by PUMA
Ndebele kingship takes another twist - umbiko esizweni sika Mthwakazi
Sanibona sizwe sikamthwakazi kwaBulawayo, nina benkanyamba emakhandakhanda uMzilikazi kaMashobane Khumalo nomdabuli wesizwe sonke. Sicela ukwazisa isizwe samahlabezulu ukuthi kunendlu endala endlini y...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 11:26hrs | | by Lucky Khumalo
Zimbabwe Ndebele culture rejected on Facebook
My name is Divine Mafa -ilifa Sibanda and the son of Trade unionist Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda. I paid $50.00 to promote the Ndebele culture on Facebook and it was declined. The Ndebele poet ...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 01:25hrs | 1 | by Devine Mafa - Dokotela
Kembo Mohadi charity game: A gamble for political populism
The KEMBO MOHADI CHARITY GAME that is set for today between HIGHLANDERS and CAPS UNITED at BARBOURFIELDS STADIUM kwaBulawayo is a gamble that is done for nothing other than political populism. Such ga...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 15:37hrs | | by Nyoni Chrispen & Fuyane Ndabezinhle
Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe leader in door to door campaign in Bulawayo
Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe leader Barbra Nyagomo has embarked on a door to door campaign in Bulawayo.This was revealed by the party official Morgan Nare who said the programme was going...Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami to launch CD
Fast-rising new kid on the block and maskandi artist Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami is set to launch his second album on the 5th of August in Tembisa Enhlanzeni Hostel."I am inviting people ...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
#ThisCity gains momentum
Unravelling the marriage of convenience between "shut-up and shutdown" in #ThisCity!For too long the politically motivated "shut-up" and economically charged "shutdown" have co-operated in suc...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 12:00hrs | | by Mthokozisi Ndiweni
Mzilikazi Khumalo: The king and the myths
Typical of the many African pre-colonial military and political leaders, the name and legacy of Mzilikazi Khumalo is enveloped in colonial and racist myths. European adventurous explorers and prospect...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 21:27hrs | 4 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Highlanders vs Dynamos - Live updates
Highlanders 2 - 1 DynamosHighlanders FC to face Chicken Inn in the FINAL. Bulawayo teams93' Nadolo shows Mushure his number92' Mutizwa skids past a ~dembare defender, Mukuruva ...Published: 06 Dec 2015 at 12:39hrs | | by Sports reporter
The Praise of Mzilikazi and Lobengula
Izibongo ZikaMzilikazi KaMatshobanaBayethe! Hlabezulu!Untonga yabuy' ebusweni bukaTshaka.Utshobatshoba linganoyis'uMatshobana.Intambo kaMntinti noSimangele-Isimangele sikaNdaba...Published: 13 Apr 2015 at 13:00hrs | 3 | by T. Matshakayile-Ndlovu
King Lobengula: the forgotten royal
KING Lobengula, son of Mzilikazi, must be turning in his grave and his soul restless because his own descendants and tribesmen of the Ndebele of Bulawayo are proud to have nothing to do with him, tota...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 16:07hrs | | by Cont Mhlanga
King Lobengula and the Rothschilds: A tragedy of a Son of Africa (Part 1)
'To tell men that they are equal has a certain sentimental appeal. But this appeal is small compared with that made by a propaganda that tells them they are superio...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 12:39hrs | | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
'Nkulumane was never planned nor created by Mugabe' - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 02 Jun 2014 at 08:02hrs | | by Diasporian
Zim artists launch film about life of migrants
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean and South African artists have released a 90 minute feature film about the lifestyles of migrant workers who abandon their families for greener pastures in Africa's bigg...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 04:42hrs | | by Kunene Thabo
Chiyangwa splashes US$1m on Rolls
HATE him or love him, but the truth is this guy just has a taste for life, fashion, exotic fragrances, shoes, food, houses and a weakness for expensive, flashy and posh cars.While all economie...Published: 17 Apr 2013 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Wheels and Engines with Augustine Moyo
No Tribe is as good as all of the Zimbabwean Tribes
I was very disgusted by the recent comments by this so called Justice Maphosa. Hope he didn't use my name to write that rubbish.I at one time wrote about eradicating music piracy; it is a pity...Published: 19 Jun 2012 at 06:49hrs | | by Justice Maphosa
Highlanders FC: The days of crisis should come to an end
The multitudinous supporters of the highly acclaimed Bulawayo giants, Highlanders FC , have begun what could change the fortunes of the Club for ever. The fans have vowed that they now want to h...Published: 23 Feb 2012 at 14:35hrs | | by Colls Ndlovu
Soul Brothers - A poem by Thembani Mthembo Dube
Soul Brothers Ziyaduma ...Published: 05 Feb 2012 at 05:53hrs | | by Thembani Mthembo Dube
The Matabele Renegades Have Bolted Out
Introduction A few weeks ago a number of Matabeleland renegades stationed in the house of Zanu PF have come out of the woods with their guns blazing ag...Published: 17 Jul 2011 at 15:32hrs | | by Thembani Dube
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