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Nkosana Moyo wants Zimbabwe to adopt US's coined rules based society
Nkosana Moyo, founder and executive chairperson of Minds, has emphasized the urgent need for a rule-based society to effectively address Zimbabwe's political and socio-economic challenges. He made the...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa has not collected his pension
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed that he has not collected the pension he accrued during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament over 11 ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy
In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 347 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 639 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Zimbabweans slam US Embassy for downplaying impact of sanctions
Zimbabweans and international supporters have expressed outrage over the US Embassy's recent claims regarding the effects of sanctions on the country, demanding that the "illegal coercive measures" be...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 14:16hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 271 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Britain's interference in the US presidential election will backfire badly
Foreign interventions in elections or referenda rarely end well for the interventionists. In 2016, then US President Barack Obama foolishly lectured the British people on how they should vote in the u...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 977 | by Nile Gardiner
BRICs payment system being tested
A new digital payments system, BRICS Pay, debuted for live testing at this week's BRICS Business Forum at the International Trade Center in Moscow.During the trial - on 17 and 18 October - for...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1731 | by Staff reporter
BBC to axe iconic investigative show HardTalk
The BBC is reportedly set to cancel its long-running investigative journalism program HardTalk, bringing an end to nearly three decades of hard-hitting interviews that held global leaders, politicians...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:14hrs | 1228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has US billion dollars overseas, can wipe out debt within 24 hrs
The recent Bulawayo24 article tells us that Zimbabwe is cash-strapped: it has a staggering debt of US$ 31billion; both domestic and international. This statement is partly true. In paper, Zimbabwe is ...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:56hrs | 25134 | by Nomazulu Thata
Used pads cause major sewer blockages in Bulawayo
Bulawayo residents are frequently frustrated by burst sewer pipes, often blaming the local authority for failing to maintain infrastructure. However, a recent revelation from the city's environmental ...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:53hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF-induced pain not ending anytime soon
THE Zanu-PF government is very playful. The State of Nation Address (SONA) be President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a signal that the perpetual evil and pain induced on the people is not going to end any ti...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 167 | by Brian Sedze
Mukwasha Chiwenga in Math-South improvements. Is development holistic?
Whatever development VP Chiwenga is bringing in Matabeleland South, that should never be interpreted as "Mukwasha inzunza". School children especially benefit from good and safe schools, health care f...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:27hrs | 2054 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 122 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Exposing economic saboteurs threatening Zimbabwe's future
THE introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold Currency (ZiG) symbolised a shift toward economic sovereignty, self-reliance and stability. Yet, instead of celebrating this monumental effort, some individuals w...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 248 | by Innocent Mujeri
Ramaphosa praises Zimbabwe as freedom fighters' remains return
In a heartfelt tribute, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged Zimbabwe's significant contributions to the fight against apartheid during a ceremony on Friday, commemorating the repatria...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:24hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 654 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution
As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of revealing off-the-cuff remarks on the topic of constit...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 357 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto was on a state visit to Germany, and was proud to...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 790 | by Nomazulu Thata
Only 8 guns surrendered under firearms amnesty
Eight firearms have been surrendered to the police since the start of a national amnesty granted to individuals holding unregistered firearms and ammunition. The amnesty, which allows the public to vo...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 14:39hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean have a mindset problem
Look at this picture!It is unquestionable that Zimbabwe has a terrible government, the worst it has ever had. However, Zimbabweans also have a mindset problem rooted in a competitive e...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 767 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Lucky Montana did not employ Mthimkhulu at PRASA
Former Group Chief Executive of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Lucky Montana expressed sadness at the jailing of the agency's former head Engineer, Daniel Mthimkhulu, and committed ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:23hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, tell them that 'NO'!
WE all heard it.For the third time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the world that he will not seek to extend his stay in power.He has said it twice on home soil and said it again th...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 263 | by newsday
Bulawayo councillors taken to task
Former Bulawayo City Council (BCC) councillors and senior officials have criticised the current councillors for poor service delivery, urging them to focus on the city's urgent needs and seek guidance...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:10hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
'British born Cape Independence leader's SA citizenship must be revoked'
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Home Affairs to revoke the citizenship of Cape Independence proponent, Philip Craig.The party in a statement on Monday through its leade...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 09:19hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter
NetOne takes Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho
Mobile network operator NetOne this weekend took their Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho. The campaign coupled with the generous donation of sports kits, brought together a community in a unified effor...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:06hrs | 173 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Zimbabwe headed for another coup?
This season we are living in, it's not a time for a hairdo. People are perching on the edge of the cliff. There is a loud whisper drifting around, almost like a wish among many. These chaps wi...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:25hrs | 2449 | by Tawanda Majoni
It's a puppet show at townhouse
Zimbabwe is now well and truly a banana republic,nay, it has moved a notch up to become a certified armpit of the world , thanks largely to ZANU PF's authoritarian rule It is abundantly clear ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:15hrs | 877 | by Wonder Bvungura
Zimbabwe Communist Party slams Zanu-PF's bid to extend Mnangagwa's rule
The Zimbabwe Communist Party (ZCP) has criticised Zanu-PF's efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, asserting that Zimbabwe needs to move beyond the current leadership due to its role i...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 1074 | by Staff reporter
Chirambiwa releases national songs
Rising Afrofusion artiste Moses Muputisi Chirambiwa of U band has released three tracks that praise Zimbabwe and the achievements done so far by the Government.The first track is titled Vakuru...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 271 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Professor Stephen Rupange, Zimbabweans do not deserve insults. Stop it!
The least that the so-called learned people should do is to insult Zimbabweans for politics that has failed. The professor to tell us that Zimbabweans are cowards and selfish. This is below the pale: ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:39hrs | 1101 | by Nomazulu Thata
Decoloniality - a necessity in Zimbabwean Universities
Colonialism in Africa is not over, rather it is all over. One of the things that has given colonialism this staying power is the education system in Africa that largely mirrors the virtues of imperial...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 298 | by Dr Aribino Nicholas
Why does test cricket still captivate fans?
Introduction Few sports can boast the international appeal of cricket, and while other versions of the game might have taken the limelight over the last dec...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 10:23hrs | 289 | by Staff Reporter
Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely
I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the roo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1023 | by Dr. Field Ruwe
The State of Zimbabwe's Education System and the Need for Industrial Placements for Unexperienced Lecturers
Education is often heralded as the cornerstone of national development, a tool that empowers individuals, fosters innovation, and drives economic growth. In Zimbabwe, a nation with a rich history of e...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:35hrs | 174 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 432 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Exposing Mnangagwa Sadc facade
Your Excellencies, I write this public letter as an ordinary citizen of Zimbabwe, a member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).It is in the true African spirit of ubuntu...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 15:34hrs | 1842 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
South African beauty contestant faces xenophobic backlash over Nigerian heritage
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student from Soweto, has recently found herself at the epicentre of a heated national debate, exposing a persistent strain of xenophobia within South African soci...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:31hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Don't give up on your goals
Goal setting is of paramount importance in life. It is essential to remain true to your goals and vision. Yes, you will be vehemently shaken, but refuse to give up. Giving up is not an option....Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:25hrs | 510 | by Tatenda Hwari
South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claime...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:41hrs | 447 | by Mbali Dlamini
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2405 | by Staff reporter
As long as ZACC isn't catching the 'big fish' then its work is useless!
The ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission) has, of late, been bragging over its supposed 'successes'.ZACC commissioner Ndakaripa Hungwe recently told a national anti-corruption indaba in H...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 15:02hrs | 671 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 728 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe opposition plans to disrupt upcoming Sadc meeting
DESPERATION can drive one to extremes and often than not, it results in an undesirable outcome, chief among them embarrassment.The opposition elements in this country have become irrelevant an...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 193 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstrations across Kenya. Listening to the exclusive pr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 27 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chiwenga's new wife opens school robotics competition
Zimbabwe's first schools robotics competition opened in Harare, officiated by Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, wife of Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga. Speaking at Westridge High School, C...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Tony Leon reminds Ramaphosa of who's in charge
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plea to avoid a public spectacle over negotiations with the DA "mean nothing" after former DA leader and GNU negotiator Tony Leon wrote another letter reminding Ramaphosa o...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 14:30hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
SA Rand is a DA member in good standing
South Africa's currency fell the most in emerging markets Thursday (27 June), leading a selloff in the nation's assets, amid growing anxiety over delays to the formation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Of course, Chamisa acted 'without democratic oversight'. Herd refuse to accept it out of blind personality cult
"Ncube pointed to Chamisa's consolidation of power, describing him as having reduced the party into a one-man show where he held multiple roles including president, spokesperson, secretary general, an...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:03hrs | 6 | by Wilbert Mukori
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 17 | by Trevor Ncube
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