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Kasukuwere mocks Mnangagwa
Saviour Kasukuwere, the exiled former Cabinet Minister, has derided President Emmerson Mnangagwa for what he perceives as the ongoing isolation of the Zimbabwean leader from the international communit...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:56hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to intensify lobby for UN Security Council seat
ZIMBABWE will take its lobby for a United Nations Security Council seat to the African Union (AU) when the continental bloc meets in February, President Mnangagwa has said.The Southern African...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Non-Aligned Movement is a big sham!
Is there anyone who is genuinely unbiased and neutral in their views or stances on particular issues?We can even move on to the political landscape.Who can claim to be totally impartia...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 19:35hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
60 countries to observe Zimbabwe elections
ZIMBABWE has extended invitations to 60 countries and regional bodies to observe the August elections, a 20% rise from 48 in the previous election, giving the international community a chance to see Z...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Over 60 foreign observer missions invited to Zimbabwe elections
FORTY-SIX countries — including the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom — as well as 17 continental and regional bodies, have been invited to observe the August 23 harmonised elections, i...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Harare backs Moscow
WINDS of a renewed Cold War between the United States and Russia - thunderously manifesting itself in Ukraine through iron and blood - swept across the southern African region this week as Russian For...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Biden's US$55 billion fails to entice African countries to ditch Russia
FRESH from the US-Africa Summit in Washington DC, with a US$55 billion financial package over the next three years, African leaders from the region find themselves confronted with a reality check of a...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa still isolated after 47 global trips
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has travelled 47 foreign trips since coming to power, in a re-engagement drive that has been bogged down by human rights abuses and failure to implement key political refo...Published: 06 Nov 2022 at 11:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Shava takes engagement mission to Europe
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Ambassador Frederick Shava, has embarked on an engagement and re-engagement mission to Europe that will see him interact with Foreign Ministers of Fra...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails Ramaphosa
President Mnangagwa, who is scheduled to address the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, has thanked South African counterpart President Cyril Ramaphosa for using the Ass...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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
It's not an offence to advocate for regime change
EAR Mr President,A few hours ago, I was just going through articles that I wrote over the past years having embarked on this very long, torrid and perilous journey in 1989 when I started contr...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 07:12hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US sanctions shatter Zim's economic revival roadmap
"Beware the ides of March," a soothsayer warned the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. The words came to fruition in Zimbabwe during the evening of 4 March 2019...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 10:14hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota
Comesa confident of free, fair Zim elections
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) yesterday expressed confidence that the situation obtaining on the ground would see Zimbabwe conducting peaceful, free and fair harmonised el...Published: 24 May 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa insists on free and fair elections
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reiterated his message that this year's general elections will be free and fair, saying the world is welcome to come and witness the polls that are constitutionally due in July...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
All welcome to observe Zimbabwe democracy in action
President Mnangagwa has reiterated his message that this year's general elections will be free and fair, saying the world is welcome to come and witness the polls that are constitutionally due in July...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
46 countries to observe Zimbabwe elections
Government has approved a list of 46 countries, 15 regional and continental bodies to observe general elections set for July this year as President Mnangagwa's administration makes good its pledge for...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
List of observers that Mnangagwa will invite
A list of observers that Govt will invite for 2018 elections. It includes 46 countries; the EU, US and Commonwealth. Also on the proposed list is US Senator Flake, one of the 'ZDERA' Senators ...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 18:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'No barriers to Zimbabwe rejoining Commonwealth'
Zimbabwe was a member of the Commonwealth since its independence in 1980, but was suspended in 2002 after a diplomatic fallout between Harare and London. The country then pulled out of the Commonwealt...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:06hrs | | by Sifelani Tsiko
Zimbabwe urged to embrace GMOs
Zimbabwe has been urged to embrace genetically modified (GM) crops to improve harvests and reduce crop production costs.This comes as government has remained rigidly averse to GM crops, common...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 13:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
What Britain did (and didn't) on Gukurahundi
CONTRARY to allegations that Western governments "did nothing" when Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's army went on the rampage in the early 1980s, they may have helped prevent total slaughter. But ...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 17:30hrs | 3 | by Stuart Doran Historian & Author
Robert Mugabe turns 93
PRESIDENT Mugabe turns 93 today with the ruling Zanu-PF party describing him as a visionary leader, liberator and champion of education and empowerment.Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hero's welcome for Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe is back home after attending the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Venezuela and the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he joined other world leaders who ...Published: 25 Sep 2016 at 21:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Africa ready to pull out of UN, claims Mugabe
African countries have intensified their push to get two permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council with the continent's leaders exploring the option of pulling out of the UN if their ...Published: 25 Sep 2016 at 09:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe jets off to Venezuela
As earlier reported by Bulawayo24.com on Monday, President Robert Mugabe jetted off to the South American country of Venezuela yesterday.Mugabe (92) is due to attend the 17th Non-A...Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 07:30hrs | | by Thobekile ZHou
Mugabe receives six new diplomats
President Robert Mugabe received letters of credence from the new ambassadors of Spain, India, Zambia and New Zealand at State House in Harare this Thursday.The new Spanish ambassador to Zimba...Published: 03 Sep 2015 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Willard Khumalo: We treasure the memories
I was deeply saddened by the news of Willard's death. He is one of my great sporting heroes. In 1982/3 we used to enter Barbourfields (B/F) at 12 noon (instead of 3pm) because of that U18 team ("Liver...Published: 28 Aug 2015 at 15:08hrs | 3 | by Rodwell Mahlasela Dlodlo
Mugabe arrives in Indonesia
President Mugabe arrived here this morning to attend the Asia-African Conference that coincides with celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference of 1955.The Bandung Conf...Published: 21 Apr 2015 at 08:56hrs | | by Caesar Zvayi
Mugabe leaves for Asia
President Mugabe left Harare last night for Jakarta, Indonesia where he joins other world leaders for the Asia-Africa Summit that coincides with celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the histori...Published: 21 Apr 2015 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe flies out yet again
President Robert Mugabe is today set to embark on yet another money blowing globe-trotting journey and this time he is headed for Indonesia for a summit and the commemoration of the formation of t...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe back home
President Robert Mugabe is back home from Japan where he attended the 3rd United Nations Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai.He was met at the Harare International Airport by Vice ...Published: 19 Mar 2015 at 13:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe survived Chimoio assassination, Mphoko narrates
I first met President Mugabe when he visited Bulawayo soon after his return from Ghana. We received him at Stanley Square.He was well-received, with everybody carrying him on their shoulders. ...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 12:02hrs | 6 | by Phelekezela Mphoko
No Fresh Polls Before Diaspora Vote is Restored
The story, 'Fresh poll looms as Zanu- PF, MDC-T push to recall MPs," Newsday, 30/12/14, should be a matter of great concern for every serious-thinking Zimbabwean.What fresh polls are they ...Published: 30 Dec 2014 at 11:51hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Draft resolutions of Zanu-PF's 6th National People's Congress
Introduction The Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) held its 6th National People's Congress in Harare, at the Robert Gabriel Muga...Published: 07 Dec 2014 at 08:13hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Chinese are here, the Russians are coming & the Western world quakes, courts
THE Chinese are here. The Russians are coming. The Western world quakes, courts. But this is not a poem, can't be. Reality is always deeper, more problematic than rhyme. It needs reason. Then bold...Published: 13 Sep 2014 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mugabe calls for African renaissance
President Mugabe has implored Africa to re-examine its independence from colonial rule and urged fellow African leaders to be politically-conscious in order to realise the continent's long-held vision...Published: 30 Jan 2014 at 06:58hrs | | by Morris Mkwate
Nelson Mandela, whose hero?
I WOULD like to propose a thesis that others will attack me for, which is that the reaction to the death of Mandela has been over the top, and one that exposes the hypocrisy of this world. It is, how...Published: 14 Dec 2013 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Tinomudaishe Chinyoka
Mandela was never a revolutionary, always a radical
Critics trying to prove or disprove Mandela's sanctity failed to grasp that he was simply a political leader guiding his country through transitionA fitting way to commemorate Nelson Mandela...Published: 08 Dec 2013 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Gary Younge I theguardian.com
Gukurahundi: How Zimbabwe assisted apartheid South Africa
IN the aftermath of Zanu PF founder and former minister Enos Nkala's death, debate has been raging about his role in Zimbabwe's political history, particularly the liberation struggle, as well as his ...Published: 06 Sep 2013 at 06:45hrs | | by Scarnecchia
PSC calls for 'immediate and unconditional lifting of all sanctions imposed on' Zim
THE African Union Peace and Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional lifting of the West's illegal economic sanctions against Zimbabwe to foster socio-economic recovery. ...Published: 27 Aug 2013 at 23:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Over 50 foreign observer invited
Over 50 foreign observer groups have been invited to observe the country's harmonised elections which will be held on the 31st of this month.Foreign Affairs Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi has...Published: 05 Jul 2013 at 14:40hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Nelson Mandela or Robert Mugabe?
Having all struggled and left their beloved families at risk to free their nations from colonial bondage, there are questions still to be answered, who is the big African Hero, Former South African Pr...Published: 03 Apr 2013 at 17:54hrs | 3 | by Conilious Toga
EU to suspend sanctions next month
The European Union says it will suspend sanctions it imposed on Zimbabwe after the constitutional referendum expected next month, the state media reported.The European bloc traditionally revie...Published: 03 Feb 2013 at 19:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF insists on barring foreign observers
A row over the role of international poll observers threatens to scuttle the electoral process as Zanu-PF maintains that Zimbabwe has the capacity to hold free and fair elections without observers' p...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 13:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe supports Iran in usage of nuclear
President Robert Mugabe, who had visited Iran during the holding of 16th NAM summit, has backed Iran in its nuclear program and criticized the West for its hypocrisy and double standards over the iss...Published: 10 Sep 2012 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Time for a new world order
LAST week's gathering of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran demonstrated the urgent need for a new world order in which the United Nations has a strong voice and is shielded from abuse and domination by...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 21:46hrs | | by TC
Zimbabwe-EU sanctions row, UK intervenes claiming it has personal interests
BRITAIN has filed an application for an intervenor in a case in which Zim­babwe is suing the European Union for imposing illegal sanctions against it.This confirms Preside...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 02:58hrs | | by Staff replace
Mugabe calls for rule of law
A call has been for the rejection of alien values on which there is no global consensus.The call was made by President Robert Mugabe, at the just-ended 16th Non-Aligned Movement, (NAM) summit ...Published: 02 Sep 2012 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe opposes 'NATO lead uprisings'
Speaking at the Harare International Airport on Friday evening when he had returned from Tehran, Iran where he was attending the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, President Robert Mugabe said an...Published: 01 Sep 2012 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
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