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Celebrating 10 years of selective activism and ticking boxes!
It pains me when I find myself critiquing Zimbabwean women, especially organisations that want bring change in our broken-down system of fighting gender violence. Sometimes I find it inappropriate to ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 22:15hrs | 656 | by Nomazulu Thata
Life-changing international hunting benefits the world can't ignore
There is a generation in which wildlife brought clean-drinking water to thirsty humans, built them a school, a clinic, a road that linked them to the rest of the world and created employment.M...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 21:59hrs | 27 | by Emmanuel Koro
Widows4ED wants Mnangagwa to fire Harare provincial coordinator
WIDOWS for Economic Development (Widows4ED) has written a scathing letter advising President Emmerson Mnangagwa to fire Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti, who they accused of ar...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Matthew Mare
Zanu-PF election candidates flee with ballot papers
VIOLENCE in parts of Mashonaland West and allegations of rigging across the country's 10 provinces characterised Zanu-PF's provincial elections held Tuesday, with some candidates being accused of flee...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2nd Republic of contradictions, inconsistencies
DEVELOPMENTS in the past few days and weeks have shown that those in charge of our so-called Second Republic are nothing more than a clueless bunch given to gross lies, glaring contradictions and emba...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
WIGA holds Women Leadership Masterclasses
Women in Governance and Accounting (WIGA) is to hold Women Leadership Masterclasses beginning this month, targeting women from all professions and backgrounds who want to prepare themselves for leader...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Zimbabwean is in great pain!
The report of today's Bulawayo24 is about two young men who beat a man of 72 years to death because he refused to share information about soccer results! Our citizen loses his life because of a trivia...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cabinet meetings by Ndaba Sibanda: A review by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
The book kicks off with a scene featuring a technology-crazy old man who is drinking with a girl young enough to be his granddaughter. The old man's table manners do not endear him to the girl either....Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 12:13hrs | 16 | by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
In Europe desperation of some male-Africans is horrendous and pathetic
Seek first the advice from Prophet Makandiwa, make a pilgrimage to Nigeria and seek audience with TB Joshua immediately; With prayers you will win the 2019 EU parliamentary elections; said the young N...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 17:24hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabweans abroad treat each other badly
One would think that Zimbabweans look after each other in foreign lands, yet it is painful that people of the same nation find pleasure in tormenting their own. You might be tempted to think t...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:10hrs | 12 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Why it's hard for men to forgive cheating wives
We have all come across videos and stories of women who, after being caught cheating by their husbands and partners; are brought before family courts where they are ridiculed and harassed; while some ...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:53hrs | 4 | by Beatrice Tonhodzayi
Female Judge fighting a merciless Zanu PF regime: worse than that of Ian Douglas Smith!
Justice Erica Ndewere is alone, fighting the evil regime of Mnangagwa's Zanu, worse than that of Smith's UDI. There is not a single women's organisation fighting on her side to give her emotional assi...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 23:24hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
Whose rights are infringed upon by peaceful protest?
It is interesting listening to official mouthpieces or reading from the State-controlled press. But there is always a better or subtle way of spinning.According to the official line, peddled b...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Editorial - Newsday
ZHRO responds to Nick Mangwana
ZHRO has responded to VOA News questions, following the false allegations and libellous statements from habitual liar Nick Mangwana after the planned protest against S B Moyo and Nick Mangwana at Chat...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:55hrs | 1 | by ZHRO Team
ZHRO responds to 'Habitual Liar' Nick Mangwana
ZHRO has responded to VOA News questions, following the false allegations and libellous statements from habitual liar Nick Mangwana after the planned protest against S B Moyo and Nick Mangwana at Chat...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 00:12hrs | 1 | by ZHRO Team
'ZANU PF dumps supporters in Gweru'
ZANU PF officials reportedly dumped supporters who were bused from rural Midlands to attend a Presidential cleanup campaign presided by Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Friday. Centre for Natura...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 20:54hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa faces VPs Dilemma
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa is in a dilemma over MDC's three posts of vice president as women are pushing for one of the posts to be reserved for them ahead of next month's congress.While...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Make bread 'reachable' to NSSA pensioners
This morning today, yes, today at around 9 a.m Mr Marufu a NSSA pensioner walked in front of me into a local supermarket in our area for bread. The senior citizen headed straight for the deli ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 16:50hrs | | by Gabarinocheka
Spirit mediums also didn't foresee Cyclone Idai calamity
RECENTLY, I was taken aback when I heard the Chief's Council president Fortune Charumbira mocking local prophets for failing to predict the devastating Cyclone Idai which killed hundreds and left thou...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:44hrs | 2 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Chamisa wants a woman
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has set the cat among the pigeons in his party, after he recently suggested that one of the MDC's three posts of vice president should be reserved for a woman, the Dai...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Seek first advice from Prophet Makandiwa; only then can you win EU parliamentary elections!
Seek first the advice from Prophet Makandiwa, make a pilgrimage to Nigeria and seek audience with TB Joshua; only then are you going to win the European parliamentary elections; said the young Nigeria...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 15:42hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Moyo is Mnangagwa's new acid test
Back in the days, every old, frail and ugly country woman was believed to be a witch. It didn't matter if, indeed, she was. Her looks and age naturally turned her into that ogre that drank our blood a...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Very true that women are marginalised
I must applaud the article on women being less represented in Zim parliament and in politics in general. Keep it up ladies!I am a man, however, the truth must be told and confronted head on.&n...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 19:34hrs | | by S Sibanda
Chamisa has the numbers: Moyo has sound social and economic policies = a landslide winning equation in 2018 elections!
At the eleventh hour before the 2018 general elections we need to think practically and regroup ever to win the coming elections. Something bigger and greater than thunder must happen with expediency ...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 20:00hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonial time frame: it means the African mindsets in some cases are still as manipulated as before. The mindset of most Africans...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:34hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Magwegwe murder, the facts
LOVE, infidelity, abuse and death! These words can sum up the callous killing of three sisters in New Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo last week, an incident that has sent tongues wagging with many...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:47hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
I don't wear panties to please my fans - Zodwa Wabantu
IN A meeting between DJ Tira and Zodwa Wabantu, she said taking off her panties while dancing was never planned.Zodwa said at first she always wore panties."People demanded that I wear...Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 12:35hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Prayer of a concerned citizen
MAY THE SWORD OF GOD'S JUDGEMENT CONTINUE ITS PURGE OVER ZIMBABWE…!Father God, even in this time of jubilation over the fall of a man who was now seen as a symbol of that which traumatised, ...Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 07:39hrs | 12 | by Concerned Citizen
Did Mnangagwa wear a dress when he absconded? Courageous Runaida Mujuru and Coward Dambudzo Mnangagwa!
We have said it before that Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa without Jonathan Nathaniel Moyo is weak and unable to act swiftly to absolve himself from false accusations: or at least to powerfully fight back...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 21:13hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
Old women good in bed as man chops own fingers in rage
A GRANNY from Sola Farm in Stapleford has claimed that her neighbour has threatened to rape her.Gogo Eneris Siyamukonde says she is living in fear of Taurai Mapuranga who indicated that elderl...Published: 21 Oct 2017 at 15:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hundreds prospective voters turned away for not having National IDs
Hundreds of people trying to register to vote are being turned away in Matobo district for not having national identity particulars in an area which was hard hit by the Gukurahundi genocide in the 198...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Harare's grannies turn to sex work
While her peers are busy sharing fables with their grandchildren, nurturing them to be better people in society, *Lucy Mutasa (52), will be selling sex for mealie-meal, salt, firewood and a bunch of v...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The collapsing empire
The Alliance for National Salvation (ANSA) would like to express its profound disappointment and its deep sense of shock at the apparent miscarriage of justice in the case involving Mrs Grace Mugabe a...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 08:57hrs | 3 | by Moses Mzila-Ndlovu
Women have more abilities than men acknowledge
Women have strengths and capabilities that men do not wish to acknowledge!Negative socialization has brainwashed most women to the effect that they duly subscribe to the notion that their prim...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 17:19hrs | 1 | by Patricia Masiyakurima
Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part one
Psychologist: Let's discuss the societal aspect of your home and the culture of your people regarding women. I have left this question too long but when I liste...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tsikamutandas and the tragedy of Binga villagers
A YOUNG man barely 20 draped in a white garment with a red lining scampers about in a circle like manner while chanting unintelligibly and convulsively in a frenzy state.He draws a box on the ...Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by Fairness Moyana
Bank queues pain me says Mnangagwa
Vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has told parliament that he feel deeply pained at the sight of people queuing for money at financial institutions.He was responding to a question from Pauline...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 09:35hrs | | by Alice Dube
Johannesburg International Comedy Festival Announces Impressive Line-Up
Talent this year includes local comedians Tumi Morake, John Vlismas, Joey Rasdien, Celeste Ntuli, Kagiso Lediga, Conrad Koch & Chester Missing, Tats Nkonzo the Gol...Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 21:16hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Protest aftermath - state security agents, police clampdown on political and pro-democracy activists
HUMAN rights lawyers on Friday 26 August 2016 endured a hectic day as they mounted searches for several political and human rights activists, who were reported missing after they were picked up by som...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
It's that time of the year again for the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival!
Johannesburg, 18th August 2016: After a historic and groundbreaking inaugural instalment in 2015, the Annual Johannesburg International Comedy Festival returns for its second take, taking the funny ba...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 09:25hrs | 3 | by Mthobisi Dladla
More Zimbabweans support #ThisFlag
Many Zimbabweans including police officers are reportedly supporting #ThisFlag campaign in solidarity with Pastor Evan Mawarire and those calling of change in the country.An analyst Obert Mund...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jake
Register to vote out brutality, Zapu
Zapu members were part of a large crowd that packed the court to support the people of Makokoba who are accused of protesting against corruption, the economic meltdown and the general brutality of...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 13:37hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu
#NoToPoliceBrutality, BCC police should stop beating up vendors
Some people might think this is not Newsworthy but Bulawayo24 could not ignore this Facebook post by Human Right Defender and activist Bekezela Maduma Fuzwayo.What Fuzwayo witnessed toda...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 22:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
New HIV infections drop 13.8% in Zimbabwe
THE country recorded a total of 57,300 new HIV infections in 2015, statistics from the recently released Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey show. The survey, which is done every five years, sh...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Thandeka Moyo
When Dongo warned of 'vakadzi vaMugabe' Ministers we should have acted there and then
When Mai Dongo talked of Zanu PF leaders being "vakadzi vaMugabe" (Mugabe's wives) because the tyrant terrorized them all turning them into nervous, unsure, subservient and downright frighten old wome...Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 19:57hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
What the racist South African judge should have said and it was going to be politically correct!
She said: "Rape is a Black people's past time." Black South African men regarded rape as a cultural right. I still have to meet a girl of 12 years who was not raped. How it is possible to put all the ...Published: 15 May 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Sex muthi saves marriages- says women
THE pavement outside sangoma Dungamanzi Nyoniyasemanzini’s house is lined with big bags of muthi that can cure all kinds of ailments.But young and old women – locals and from far away – ...Published: 02 May 2016 at 06:48hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zim politics force more women to survive through prostitution
The political situation in Zimbabwe has been described as a classic example cuase to more immoral activities in the society since following the disputed 2008 presidential elections that many believed ...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 14:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean sex workers cause sleepless nights in Botswana
FRANCISTOWN - Margaret Khumalo*, a sex worker at the low-income area of Itekeng or Area W, says she came to Botswana around 2007 after the economy in Zimbabwe descended into chaos.The 27-year-...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
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