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UZ suspends union leaders, again
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has reignited tensions with its academic staff after issuing fresh suspension letters to leaders of the Association of University Teachers (AUT), just days after liftin...Published: 5 hrs ago | 99 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to embrace and promote national culture
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged all Zimbabweans to play an active role in preserving and promoting the country's cultural heritage, describing it as a living expression of national identity and...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
South Africa based Ndebele king claimant responds to Zimbabwe govt
The office of King Bulelani Lobengula kaMzilikazi has called for calm and constructive dialogue following criticism from Zimbabwean government officials over the monarch's recent visit to Bulawayo....Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:44hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Who Owns the Future When the Youth Are Just Campaign Props?
Every election season in Zimbabwe brings with it a familiar theatre: politicians parading youth like trophies, cladding them in party regalia, praising their energy, and promising them a future that n...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:21hrs | 156 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Minister Machakaire Just Discovered What the Rest of Us Live With
I saw the post on X just after 9 a.m., while waiting in a queue for my grandmother's antibiotics at a local clinic. The power had gone out, again. There was no doctor on duty, again. And someone's mot...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:13hrs | 221 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Pastor's daughter abuses father
A Harare-based pastor from the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Church has been granted a protection order against his 28-year-old daughter, whom he accused of repeated physical and verbal abuse, and cau...Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:23hrs | 1836 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at a Crossroads: A Time for Inclusive Renewal
'The hardest lesson of my life has come to me late. It is that a nation can win freedom without its people becoming free' Dr Joshua NkomoZimbabwe's post-independence story is one of betrayal. ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 14:34hrs | 471 | by Fikile Motsamai Malikongwa
ZANU PF succession battles open window of opportunity for Matabeleland breakaway
Zimbabwe Independence Day Celebrations on 18 April 2025 marked 132 years of Matabeleland oppression. Firstly by the British South Africa Company, 1893- 1980, under the rule by coquest, secondly by the...Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 1317 | by Israel Dube
Garwe must change colonial mentality
SOMETIME last year in August, the Zimbabwean government issued a strong condemnation and warning against Mike Moyo and Timothy Chiminya for claiming titles as ceremonial King Mambo and King Munhumutap...Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 947 | by Phakathwayo Gumede
ZBC to launch another propaganda radio station
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is preparing to launch a new heritage-based educational radio station in Bulawayo, marking a major milestone in the national broadcaster's expansion and its...Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Kings for Harare, But Not for Matabeleland? Garwe's Letter Exposes a Deep Hypocrisy
Minister Daniel Garwe's recent rebuke of Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart over his meeting with King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo has sparked a storm of outrage across Matabeleland. The letter, reeking of c...Published: 01 May 2025 at 19:48hrs | 1108 | by Mfan'ufikile kaMalikongwa
Woman seeks protection from husband over forced rituals
A Harare woman and her daughter have been granted protection orders after approaching the civil court with harrowing allegations of emotional abuse and coercion into unwanted traditional rituals by th...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:29hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Where is Nyokayemabhunu: the silence about him is Loud?
It is not only Nyokayemabhunu who has been used and quickly cast aside as a disposable. I listened carefully to Geza updating us about the demonstrations yesterday. Sadly, there was no mention of Nyok...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 20:55hrs | 1535 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bulawayo police block Sadc teachers' celebrations
Zimbabwean police on Tuesday blocked a planned march by teachers from across southern Africa who had gathered in Bulawayo to celebrate the success of the annual Association of Non-Aligned Teachers Uni...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action
HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1770 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Civil war: Not Matabele-Shona but Zezuru-Karanga infightings!
Now that the impeachment is dead on arrival, Geza has changed his modus operandi multiple times, he wants people to make stay-away protests. His statement has again changed, and it now says: stay away...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:55hrs | 1586 | by Nomazulu Thata
ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 662 | by Stephen Jakes
Awa Khiwe: Breaking barriers and reclaiming Ndebele Hip-hop identity
Awa Khiwe, born Awakhiwe Sibanda in Nkayi, Zimbabwe, has rapidly become one of the most influential female rappers in the country. Her rise in the music industry is not just a story of raw talent and ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:02hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Empowering African women to thrive in a digital economy
Growing up with her hardworking mom in tough circumstances in Nigeria, Dominion Paul was determined to forge her path to success in a world that didn't always make space for her. When she discovered t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 95 | by Tamaryn Brown
The new PVO law is a sign of a government that fears its own people
The Zimbabwe government has always been afraid of its own people.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signing of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, 2025, into law marks yet ano...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:27hrs | 79 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Dear President Mnangagwa, President Mnangagwa, please release Blessed Mhlanga and 109 activists incarcerated in Zimbabwe prisons. I believe prisons are for people who have committed crimes in ...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 12:31hrs | 1368 | by Nomazulu Thata
Stop Using 'Excellency' or 'Honourable' to Address Zimbabwean Politicians
In Zimbabwe, the titles "Excellency" and "Honourable" are often bestowed upon politicians, cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councillors as a sign of respect and authority. However, i...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 11:05hrs | 580 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Is Mnangagwa's tariff capitulation a dangerous gamble to appease Trump at Zimbabwe's economic expense?
Has Zimbabwe's backbone finally cracked? President Emmerson Mnangagwa's latest decision to suspend all tariffs on United States goods, announced in response to new U.S. tariffs on Zimbabwean e...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 21:43hrs | 1043 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tsitsi Dangarembga receives honorary PhD from Rhodes University
Renowned Zimbabwean author, playwright, and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga continues to rise as one of Africa's most celebrated literary icons, cementing her legacy with the conferment of an Honorary Do...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 16:10hrs | 4842 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rallies Africa to align education with industry needs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on African governments, private sector players, academic institutions, and the diaspora to scale up investment in research and development (R&D) as a key dr...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:30hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
109 Geza31 demo activists arrested! Nyokayemabhunu, Geza, tell us, what are you doing about it?
The government of Zimbabwe gave SADC & South Africa feedback about the effects of Geza M31st demonstration that was quiet, with sporadic incidences, and insignificant. But 109 activists were arres...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 19:40hrs | 1186 | by Nomazulu Thata
17 Malawians to spend over two weeks in Zimbabwe jail
Seventeen Malawian nationals arrested on Sunday for entering Zimbabwe without valid travel documents have been remanded in custody until April 16 as authorities seek a Chewa interpreter to assist with...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's GNU at risk after parliament backs budget
South Africa's parliament approved a key piece of budget legislation despite objections from the second-biggest party in the coalition government, raising the risk of the alliance unravelling....Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 07:57hrs | 266 | by Staff reported
Jonathan Moyo distances self from viral 'Jonathan Mayo' article
Prominent Zimbabwean academic and former minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has dismissed any association with an article circulating on social media under the name "Prof Jonathan Mayo."Moyo e...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:00hrs | 2048 | by Staff reporter
Stroke of a genius Real Reason Musk Bought Twitter
When Elon Musk first bought Twitter (now X), many were puzzled. Why would the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink companies focused on cutting-edge technology suddenly dive into social media?...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 22:40hrs | 904 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2081 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Geza Revolution gaining ground
More than a million people were glued to Bombshell's news conference on Wednesday through various social media sites, whereas Mnangagwa's politburo statement received fewer than 75 views. That reflect...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:46hrs | 5225 | by Leonard Koni
Midlands State University pushing to promote a Shona-centric education system
The advert for Midlands State University's (MSU) ECD Foundation Certificate has raised several concerns about the quality of education being offered, the qualifications of the instructors, and the bro...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | 8895 | by Staff reporter
12 United Methodist pastors resign over homosexuality
Twelve senior pastors from the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zimbabwe have resigned in protest against the church's recent decision to remove its long-standing condemnation of homosexuality....Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:48hrs | 2603 | by Staff reporter
Zezuru imposition has done more harm than good
The imposition of Zezuru as the standard dialect has done more harm than good, writes Douglas Mutepaire, sharing his personal experiences of language discrimination. To build true national unity, he w...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 14:05hrs | 1566 | by Douglas Mutepaire
Will Geza demonstrations take place in Berlin-Brandenburg Gate or Harare?
I am deeply suspicious about the elaborate preparations regarding demonstrations on the 31st of March. Complete demo details from A to Zee are now in the public domain. I get a brain spasm when I thin...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 19:56hrs | 1436 | by Nomazulu Thata
Only Now, they can speak IsiNdebele!
Gone are the days when Shona people had visceral hatred of IsiNdebele. Instantly the so-called revolutionaries realize the advantages of speaking multiple languages that could be of benefit to the cur...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 17:05hrs | 1826 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mother accuses sons of abusing her
A Harare woman appeared before the civil court yesterday seeking a protection order against her two sons, whom she accused of physically abusing her whenever she assigned them household chores....Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:42hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Choosing Chiwenga to replace Mnangagwa is like a mouse telling a black mamba bites better than a green mamba!
I wonder still if I could have said it better than this! (Wilbert Mukori's last article on BYO 24) Zimbabwean GenZs are a problem, not a solution. They will muddle with water instead of coming up with...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 15:13hrs | 1295 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chief tells Minister to 'speak our local language'
Chief Nyakunhuwa, born Oswell Maguta, has recently raised an important issue concerning the use of English during public speeches, especially in rural areas. Speaking at the official opening of the Za...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:17hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillor arrested over Mnangagwa WhatsApp video
Chivhu ward 12 councillor, Ishmael Maukazuva, a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has been arrested for allegedly forwarding a WhatsApp recording of a woman using vulgar language to i...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 06:49hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Chatambudza's 'A lion eating its cubs?' is a disinformation campaign against ZPRA
I do not usually review scholarly material or critique academic work, but I must make an exception for Takawira Chatambudza's outrageously misleading article, "A Lion Eating Its Cubs? Assassinations, ...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:23hrs | 1768 | by Zenzele Ndebele
Chiwenga's colourful vernacular reshapes Zimbabwean discourse
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, renowned for his pivotal role in the 2017 military coup that ended President Robert Mugabe's near-four-decade rule, is now making headlines for his vibrant and imp...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:10hrs | 1688 | by Staff reporter
Éclat Chimhama & Rumbie: One's hysteria, pacified by man's presence in bed and the other, perceived deprived!
I will leave out the causes of their tongue lashings: what is interesting is the language use. I will start with Chimhama whose eloquent speeches and her facial beauty do not escape me. The woma...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 16:24hrs | 337 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe's Broadcasting Services Bill sparks debate
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill sparked significant debate in the National Assembly before its passage in the House on Tuesday, particularly regarding its provision requiring motorists to acq...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:58hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe broadcasters must cover local, African sport
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill ignited significant debate in the National Assembly before its passage on Tuesday, particularly over its provision requiring motorists to obtain a Zimbabwe Bro...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:54hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
Forty-Five Years On: The Bitter Aftertaste of a forced colonial marriage
On the Fast Lane to 2030: Awakening the African Mindset Forty-five years ago, the Great Republic of Zimbabwe emerged from the suffocating grip of a forc...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:34hrs | 725 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Residents decry surge in sex work in Bulawayo CBD
Residents of Ward 1 in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) are sounding the alarm over the increasing presence of sex workers between 8th and 9th Avenue and along Lobengula Street, expressing c...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:59hrs | 2079 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi residents alarmed by surge in crimes linked to foreigners
Residents of Filabusi are expressing mounting concern over the alarming rise in criminal activities linked to illegal gold mining in the area, with reports of rape, murder, land degradation, and other...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter
Econet dismisses fake social media post on VPN deductions
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media post claiming that the company will deduct funds from EcoCash wallets of customers who have used virtual private network...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:05hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
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