Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

UN General Assembly Vote exposes deep cracks in SADC unity

The UN General Assembly's (UNGA) resounding vote on 12 September 2025 to endorse the historic "New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution" should have been …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:38hrs | 29 | by Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe's UNSC bid is nothing more than an ego trip disguised as diplomacy

The Zimbabwean government never fails to astonish-constantly parading lofty ambitions that do nothing to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Zimbabwe's campaign for a non-permanent se…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 22:04hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Madagascar shows how a mature leadership handles a SADC Chairmanship

There is never a shortage of the village clown, always ready to bring embarrassment and shame to the community.As Madagascar prepares to host the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Gove…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 17:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

What has Mnangagwa achieved as SADC chair?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on August 17, 2024, during the 44th SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, is set to hand over the role to President Andry Rajoelina …

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 15:45hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe and Zambia Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties Amid Shifting Global Dynamics

Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe - In a bid to fortify economic cooperation, Zimbabwe and Zambia have outlined clear strategies to enhance their bilateral trade, emphasizing collaboration and mutual growth in light of shifting global geopolitical and …

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe's 45-year fall

The country is emerging from the celebrations of the statehood of the Republic of Zimbabwe on 18 April 2025, just under five years to celebrate half a century of its existence.Are there any tangible and plausible achievements that citizens…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:21hrs | | by Vivian V. Siziba

Bloodthirsty demon of war currently in Eastern DRC will visit Zimbabwe

The bloodthirsty demon of war and destruction currently operating in DRC will proceed to Zimbabwe on invitation by the Shona supremacist government of Zimbabwe. The unresolved issue of Matabele genocide, institutionalised tribal discrimina…

Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 21:12hrs | | by Israel Dube

Zimbabwe's Politics in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads

As Zimbabwe steps into 2025, the nation finds itself deeply entangled in a political and economic crisis that has left citizens disillusioned and desperate for meaningful change. The ruling ZANU-PF party, led by President Emmerson Mnangagw…

Published: 03 Jan 2025 at 09:15hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Mnangagwa has reclaimed Harare's 'Sunshine City' status, said mayor Mafume. Dumb and stupid singing for his supper

"Usa kangamwa chezuro nehope!" so goes the Shona adage, warning of the dangers of a selective memory. Zimbabweans have a very selective memory, they see only what they want to see and ignore the rest.Harare's Mayor, Jacob Mafume, went town…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:06hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

Time to outlaw SADC

The SADC organisation has to be outlawed or changed to reflect contemporary politics.Africa needs to wake up and oppose this kind of group, which has abandoned its mission to serve the interests of the majority in favour of advancing its o…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | | by Leonard Koni

SADC must crush the plague of opposition agitation

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) must abandon its feeble approach to dealing with the destructive chaos orchestrated by opposition political parties and take an uncompromising stand against their blatant role in fuelling p…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 15:37hrs | | by Dereck Goto

By brazenly rigging Mozambique elections Zanu PF crossed double red lines, Zimbabwe must be booted out of SADC

"Former President of Botswana Ian Khama has called on the Southern African Development Community SADC to expel Zimbabwe if proven to have meddled with member states' elections," Bulawayo24 reported.It is bad enough that Zanu PF has repeate…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori

Mozambican must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions

The Mozambican state leadership must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions and uphold the stability of the state and SADC region. It is completely unacceptable for a politician who barely secured 20% of the vote to hold…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 14:00hrs | | by Dereck Goto

EDfor2030 is a Zanu PF sting operation to draw attention away from rigged elections and illegitimacy. It is working!

What if I tell you that the EDfor2030 hoo-haaa was a decoy to draw attention away from the more pressing matter that Zanu PF was illegitimate because both SADC and AU had condemned Zimbabweâ€™s 2023 elections as flawed and illegal. Well th…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:19hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori

SADC in a mess

The brutal killing of opposition lawyer Elvino Dias and a party official, Paulo Guambe, on Saturday in Mozambique puts a gloomy picture on the region. Instead of engaging in such horrific activities, the Sadc region ought to work towards s…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 18:27hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Eddies Cross insists Mnangagwa won 2023 elections, defying SADC. Americans sussed out MDC leaders are 'flawed' back in 2007!

Mr Eddie Cross, former MDC MP and confidant of MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai reiterated his claim on Denny J Show that Mnangagwa won the 2018 and 2023 Zimbabwe elections. This is an outrage!Comrade Cross and his MDC/CCC friends were elected…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:15hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

Of all the don'ts, send Mnangagwa begging UNGA for US$5.8b food aid for SADC; he's eyeing 'pound of flesh' cut for himself

Of all the SADC leaders to be begging for food aid on behalf of SADC,  Emmerson Mnangagwa would be the last leader anyone would choose to do it!"President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the urgent plea for assistance from the Southern A…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 11:38hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

CCC participated in 2023 to give Zanu PF legitimacy and perpetuate our suffering for US$1.6m bonanza. Will sellout again 2028!

"Tshabangu smiles all the way to the bank." screamed the Bulawayo 24 headline accompanied by a picture of Senator Sengezo Tshabangu smiling from ear to ear!"Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Sengezo Tshabangu stands to ben…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 18:45hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori

The day Sadc failed

THREE weeks ago, the regional bloc,Southern African Development Community (Sadc), hosted the 44th summit in Harare.The summit saw Zimbabwe becoming the chair of the region for the next 12 months, but worryingly, no discussion was done abou…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 09:12hrs | 2 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

If wishes were fishes be chanting '2030 Mnangagwa still president and SADC chairman!'

Mnangagwa has fcuked up (excuse my French) big and so many times, he is been shunned like the skunk. Even SADC and AU publicly dismissed Zimbabwe's 2023 elections as a sham making him illegitimate. It is little wonder that he is milking hi…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 14:06hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech

May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, JoÃ£o LourenÃ§o, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of SADC during the past year.We heartly co…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 19:43hrs | | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

SEOM condemn 2023 elections and should have denied Mnangagwa legitimacy and now can't deny him SADC chairmanship.

Last year SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), led by Dr Nevers Mumba of Zimbabwe, reported that Zimbabwe's election process was flawed and illegal. The regional body should have denied the Zanu PF political legitimacy, at the very least…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 05:30hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

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 t

Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:34hrs | | by Luke Tamborinyoka

Open letter to SADC

Beloved SADC, It is with a heavy heart as I write this letter to you.Firstly, in what capacity are you bestowing the Chairmanship of Sadc to President Emmerson Mnangagwa when there is still a pending case on the 2023 election result?Progre…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 17:03hrs | | by Leonard Koni

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 c

Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 08:46hrs | | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu

Zimbabweans must stop blaming SADC for rigged elections and, at long last, own up to our own foolishness

"Zimbabwe is one of those countries that has benefited immensely from this "see no evil, hear no evil and say no evil" policy maintained by SADC," argued Tendai Mbofana in his recent article in Bulawayo 24."That is why, in spite of a damni…

Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 21:09hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori

After 9 months of Chamisa faking news of SADC resolving disputed 2023 elections; he finally admits he was lying

Chamisa's long anticipated update on what SADC is doing to end the disputed Zimbabwe elections confirmed what we already knew - i.e that SADC is doing nothing.Chamisa confirmed the following sequence of events: on the 26th of September 202…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 18:48hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori

Mature Zambian leader suspends SADC conclusion on DRC elections

SADC'S DRC ELECTORAL OBSERVATION MISSION 2023 PRELIMINARY REPORT SUSPENDS ITS CONCLUSION ON RECENT DRC ELECTIONSIn a rare but refreshing display of the kind of institutional maturity which is consistent with the regional body's constructiv…

Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 09:18hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Chamisa faces severe backlash over SADC statement

In a recent turn of events, the beleaguered leader of the CCC (Citizens' Coalition for Change), Nelson Chamisa, found himself in hot water as his own supporters on the social media platform X criticised him for his stance on the regional b…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 18:58hrs | | by Dereck Goto

Who can Chamisa send to meet SADC presidents in the current crop of MPs?

I agree with you, the name CCC is gone, but the support remains, but that too is becoming demoralised with the lack of action to protect the votes.Nelson Chamisa is the most popular politician in Zimbabwe, but popularity without a robust p…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 21:27hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Is SADC and AU Fit for resolving election discontent in Zimbabwe?

There exists a significant question surrounding the capabilities of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) in resolving the discontent arising from the recent elections held by the Citizens' Coalition …

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 17:12hrs | | by Njabulo

Embattled Nelson Chamisa sneaks into South Africa

Nelson Chamisa has today quietly sneaked into South Africa to meet with and seek urgent diplomatic, financial and logistic support from EU ambassadors accredited to that country to help him stem the swelling tide of discontent in his polit…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 13:42hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

SADC Electoral Observation Mission [SEOM] on Zimbabwe final report out

The final report of SADC Electoral Observation Mission [SEOM] on Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised general election has been released. The final conclusion of the report will undoubtedly disappoint those who have been falsifying its conclusion an…

Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 19:44hrs | 970 | by Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe will cause political instability in Southern Africa

Without modicum of doubt, failure to run the economy and political affairs of the Zimbabwe government due to over four decades of unfettered large scale looting, corruption, economic mismanagement, Matabele genocide and oppression, has con…

Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 21:12hrs | | by Israel Dube

WATCH: Freedom Fighters' spirits behind failed marriages in SADC

In a powerful and impassioned address at the Victory Zimbabwe crusade in Harare on Tuesday, renowned Nigerian preacher Apostle Johnson Suleman confronted a pressing issue that has been haunting many households in the Southern African Devel…

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 13:41hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

Why SADC is happy with the Mumba Report

Franz Kafka's worldFranz Kafka's art rests and runs on the bizarre and overawing grotesquery. Yet it is that de-familiarised, out-of-size world which he so ably colours which becomes the vehicle for his creative genius. Coupled with his sh…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by @Jamwanda2

WATCH: Prof Ibbo Mandaza did not proffer any new data to support his unorthodox call

Herewith is a link to the OR Tambo School of Leadership Public Lecture given today by Prof Ibbo Mandaza on "The State of Democracy in the Sadc Region: a Reflection on the National Elections of Zimbabwe".Predictably, the eagerly awaited lec…

Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 07:19hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Sadc must come clean on Zimbabwe elections

THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) should stand with the people of Zimbabwe if it wants&nbsp; to restore or boost its credibility.As citizens of

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 05:18hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi

Did Hichilema send Mumba with a specific mission?

Dear Sadc,Below is a transcription of the attached video clip on which Dr Nevers Mumba makes staggerring claims about what he says Zambian President Hichilema told him he expected him to go and do in Zimbabwe on behalf of Sadc, as Chairper…

Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 20:45hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Whether Hakainde Hichilema attends Mnangagwa's inauguration is entirely up to him, no big deal

IT WILL NOT BE THE START OR THE END OF THE WORLD IF ZAMBIA'S PRESIDENT HAIKAINDE HICHILEMA DOES NOT ATTEND TOMORROW'S INAUGURATIONWhether President Hakainde Hichilema attends the inauguration tomorrow is entirely up to him, no big deal. Th…

Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 17:48hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Nevers Mumba has embarrassed SADC

Having gotten wind that Zanu-PF and President Mnangagwa were romping to victory through tallies from polling stations and the confirmation through the party's Treasurer Patrick Chinamasa's press conference, the European Union decided to th…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 05:48hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Zimbabwe Special Envoy calls on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde

The Special Envoy of President Mnangagwa briefed Minister Radegonde on the process of the upcoming General Elections scheduled to take place on 23rd August in Z

Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:14hrs | | by APO

Upcoming Zimbabwe, DRC polls a bellwether for Sadc, African democracy

IN the era of democratic decline, signs of hope persist. One example in our region is the Electoral Support Network â€” Southern Africa (ESN-SA) which comprises domestic civic organisations of the 16 Southern African Development Community …

Published: 12 May 2023 at 05:23hrs | | by John Stremlau

Zimbabwe Eelections Commission must explain this?

Dear SADC Electoral Advisory Council, A few days after concluding your pre-election assessment mission to Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Elections Commission (ZEC), a body that is supposed to be independent, has been caught with its hands in the c…

Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

Hichilema must push Zimbabwe diaspora vote case

YOUR ExcellencyPresident Hakainde Hichilema,Chair,Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and SecurityThe Zimbabwe diaspora vote, a grouping of Zimbabweans living outsi

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Rosewiter Mangiroza

Ramaphosa hell bent on granting vote rigging Zanu PF legitimacy - sacrificing povo to gratify Zanu PF

"The ANC supports the calls for the lifting of punitive sanctions against Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Zimbabwe and elsewhere where such sanctions have been im

Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:32hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai

Causes of food inflation in Zimbabwe

The World Bank recently released a report of the countries hardest hit by food inflation in the world. Zimbabwe tops that list with food inflation of 353% in the month of August 2022, beating Lebanon (240%), Venezuela (131%), and Sri Lanka…

Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 00:11hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma

Chamisa and co are hell ben on participating in flawed 2023 elections out of greed - pure and simple

Nelson Chamisa and his CCC friends are hell bent on participating in these 2023 elections just as they have done in 2013 and 2018. They are after the few gravy

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 10:25hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai

SADC must utilize Mzembi to transform regional tourism

The SADC region is endowed with several tourist attractions, wonderful fauna and flora and the region has a tranquil environment with a warm and welcoming people.The region has not fully utilized all its resources to grow the tourism indus…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 15:03hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

'I am sending you to Pharaoh!' twittered Chamisa - being conned to believe the upstart is Moses!

Referring to the biblical situation, CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa assured the nation of the anticipated freedom from Zanu PF repression."THE CRIES HAVE BEEN HEARDâ€¦And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen h…

Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 10:11hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

Search / Sadc

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

10 eSports to track on 1xBet this season

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Mnangagwa's diplomatic calling luring African leaders

Chimombe, Mpofu seek delay in sentencing

Econet pays ZiG4.3bn in taxes

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

'Zimbabwean men are cowards'

Mnangagwa's 2030 divides CCC

Fatal bus crash along Masvingo-Beitbridge highway

Zanu-PF luring supporters with food hampers

Jostling for Zanu-PF top post exposes fissures

ZRP in crosshairs over impounded vehicles

Bulawayo Town Clerk gets one-year extension

China grants zero tariffs on all Zimbabwe products

Pedestrians, drivers warned against headphone use on roads

Bulawayo cement plant deal collapses

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Workers face US$2,6m laundering charges

Bulawayo Council warns against unapproved construction

Bulawayo warns of suspected hand, foot & mouth disease outbreak

Munhenzva bus overturns near Rutenga

Mnangagwa reads riot act

Zanu-PF probes Mashonaland province over funds abuse

Dangote a potential 'game-changer' for Zimbabwe

Asiagate?: Warriors brace for Qatar

Marinica softens stance

Zimsec faces fresh criticism over exam leaks

Boost for ZiG as reserves near US$1bn

APRM panel reviews Zimbabwe's economic governance

Zesa secures US$12m to boost power supply

Zimbabwe to roll out 7-day passport service

Tagwirei to build multi-million-dollar complex to boost MSMEs

American economist attacks Mnangagwa

ZACC probes disappearance of US$4,5 million

CID Officer Dies in Muzarabani-Centenary Highway Crash

Khumbu Malinga tipped to win Nkulumane by-election

Ester Excellia Zitha enters Nkulumane by-election race

Kunzvi Dam now 72% complete

Man hits gossiping neighbour with machete

Man unknowingly drives dead friend home

Small house kills lover and his family

Referral kickbacks scandal rocks Zimbabwe public hospitals

Harare tycoon rebounds from costly SA deal

Zimbabwe police probe 'prophet' filmed abusing women

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

News Team

Advertising