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Innocent Mpoki, Zimbabweans do not deserve academic insults
Whoever read your today's article on Bulawayo24 is wondering on what planet you live on. I realized you live in USA: The hardships Zimbabwean are going through in that hellhole in Zimbabwe, you have n...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 21:23hrs | 928 | by Nomazulu Thata
Constitutional coup looms in Zimbabwe
A controversial proposal to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by up to five years beyond the 2028 constitutional limit has sparked heated debate. T...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 12:09hrs | 2520 | by Staff reporter
Top 6 Members of Parliament who shook Bulawayo in 2024
Bulawayo's political landscape was alight in 2024, with six Members of Parliament shining brightly for their transformative and relentless efforts to uplift their constituencies. Using a sophisticated...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 22:31hrs | 857 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwean linked striker makes Chelsea debut in Conference League victory
Highly-rated Zimbabwean linked striker Shumaira Mheuka, 17, made a significant step in his budding football career, debuting for Chelsea's senior team during their 3-1 victory over Astana in the UEFA ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 20:02hrs | 2486 | by Staff reporter
Is Strive Masiyiwa less appreciated at home?
Zimbabwean telecoms mogul and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa continues to receive global accolades for his contributions to Africa's telecommunications industry and his philanthropy. On December 10, 2...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:37hrs | 2679 | by Staff reporter
Latest on alleged ZANU PF meddling in Namibia elections
Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has strongly denied allegations of interference by Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF in the country's recent elections, calling the accusations a baseless conspiracy aimed at undermini...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1227 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Abuse of power in scholarship scandal condemned
Maud Chifamba, Zimbabwe's youngest university student when she enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe at just 14 years old, has come forward with a passionate statement condemning the alleged abuse of...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual senior manager faces rape charges against intern
A senior manager at Old Mutual, Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika (41), appeared in court on charges of raping a 23-year-old female student who was on attachment at the company. Manyika, who serves as ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 4017 | by Staff reporter
Corruption deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement
United States-based veteran opposition activist Freeman Chari has alleged that corruption is deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement, warning that the problem undermines the credibi...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:23hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Commonwealth possible readmission queried
Zimbabwe's bid for readmission to the Commonwealth has raised concerns about the bloc's credibility as a champion of democracy and justice, with critics arguing that the country's human rights record ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman loses US$5 730 trying to secure UK sponsorship
Two women, Nokuthula Sibanda and Nothando Ndlovu, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of US$5,730 by falsely promising to secure a UK sponsorship certificate for her daughter.T...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral
Archbishop Loveless Matarirano Manhango, founder of the Bethesda Apostolic Church and a committed nation builder who played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and agrarian reform, wi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Germans don't have enough paper for new elections
German's Electoral commission boss says carrying out 'printing orders' is a 'great challenge' amid collapse of Olaf Scholz's governmentEarly elections in Germany may not be possible because of...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 13:22hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's research impacted religious attitudes
The late historian, Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with diabetes and kidney failure, has been lauded for his significant contributions to shaping religious...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
The unacknowledged legacy of Pathisa Nyathi
The late Pathisa Nyathi, a celebrated historian, educator, and cultural advocate, whose lifetime of work contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Zimbabwe's rich heritage, was overlook...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's final journey: Exploring African science and witchcraft
In a chilly July mid-morning last year, Pathisa Nyathi, a renowned African cultural historian and prolific author, walked into the Sunday News newsroom, carrying with him three new books. These works ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
German's Scholz blames Ukraine aid for government collapse
The key reason for the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition was the refusal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner to support a budgetary plan that would increase aid to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scho...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 16:03hrs | 1469 | by Staff reporter
German government collapses
Germany's 'traffic-light' coalition has fallen apart, leaving Olaf Scholz at the helm of a minority government consisting solely of his Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens. This follows the c...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 08:21hrs | 2516 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Pathisa Nyathi, but....
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of revered historian and educationist Pathisa Nyathi, describing his death as an irreplaceable loss to Zimbabwe's cultu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:48hrs | 1716 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches second space satellite
Zimbabwe is set to launch its second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the nation's growing space program. The satellite will be launched from Vosto...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:02hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Pathisa Nyathi dies
The esteemed historian Pathisa Nyathi has passed away at the age of 73. Nyathi, known for his significant contributions to Zimbabwean history and culture, was admitted to a private hospital in...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 6449 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa demands apology, reparations from Britain for colonial atrocities
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to formally apologize for the historical injustices endured by indigenous Zimbabweans during the colonial era, which spanned from 1890...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
Diasporas gift Tsholotsho with private school
A dedicated group of Zimbabweans based in South Africa has mobilized resources to construct a state-of-the-art private boarding and day school in the Tsholotsho district of Matabeleland North province...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Zifa tells ex-footballers to 'go back to school'
Former Mighty Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has called on former footballers aspiring to lead the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to pursue education if they want to qualify for top positions w...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1817 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga Calls for Indian Investment
Zimbabwe's Vice President, General (Retired) Constantino G. D. N. Chiwenga, has invited potential Indian investors to capitalize on the strong bilateral r...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 07:20hrs | 499 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group
Harare police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named "Private Lounge" to promote illegal same-sex relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-o...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 7039 | by Staff reporter
Russia offers free language lessons in Zimbabwe
Russia has introduced in-person Russian language and culture lessons in Zimbabwe as part of its efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. The free lessons are now being offered at the Univer...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:29hrs | 2739 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa gets top Harvard University honour
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman and founder of the Econet Group, Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, has been awarded the prestigious W. E. B. Du Bois Medal for his remarkable contributions to African and African A...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:15hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans fret over army hand in politics
A growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing alarm over the increasing involvement of the military in civilian life and politics, raising concerns about its impact on democracy and public trust. Thi...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodies. The value of water is much more amplified when...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1076 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
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 | 796 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa golf tourney tees off
President Emmerson Mnangagwa made history yesterday by inaugurating the first-ever Presidential Golf Day at Royal Harare Golf Club, marking the first time a Head of State has visited the club in its 1...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:08hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Relax security surveillance, Rwodzi tells Kazembe
Despite this year's Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo witnessing extreme hotel occupancy and overload, Tourism Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has appealed ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 07:03hrs | 4335 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
China offers more scholarships to Zimbabwean students
On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe hosted an open house for educators to mark President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s state visit to China. During the event, Chines...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Russia to sign key pacts
Zimbabwe and Russia are set to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focused on advancing education development, particularly in training teachers. The collaboration will involve online tra...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 09:56hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe critical skills gap set for major boost
The science and technology skills gap in Zimbabwe is set to narrow as the government prioritizes scholarships offered by India and Mauritius. Following a skills audit conducted in 2018 to alig...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Another Brigadier-General declared national hero in Zimbabwe
Brigadier-General (Retired) Elasto Madzingira has been declared a national hero following his passing on August 8 at the age of 65 after a short illness. The announcement was made by Minister of State...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:58hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi hearings: Where from and possible outcomes
IT'S 42 years now since a dark cloud of Gukurahundi engulfed Matabeleland and parts of Midlands provinces, in which the Zanu-PF government, then led by Prime Minister Robert Mugabe, unleashed No...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 09:19hrs | 360 | by Silas Nkala
Start preparing now for next Olympics
The Olympics are a great platform for building national pride and unity. The recently held Olympics games in Paris, France, have exposed the state of our sport in Zimbabwe.It has been revealed...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 19:12hrs | 238 | by Leonard Koni
Politics of sympathetic pregnancies
Politics of mimesis Opposition in Zimbabwe - not the Zimbabwean opposition - is in a deep mess. It is vainly looking for causes, models and examples. Our politics, it would appear, has entered a p...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:27hrs | 89 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Zimbabwe sprinter bags US scholarship
TEENAGE sprinting sensation Rujeko Munetsi is riding high after clipping an athletics scholarship at the New Mexico Highlands University in the United States. The 19-year-old was expected to l...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:29hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Former UZ lecturer assists underprivileged students
The University of Zimbabwe's engineering department is experiencing a positive transformation thanks to educational grants from Dr. Peter Ward and his family. The Ward Engineering Science Trus...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
500 benefits from Zimbabwe's Presidential scholarships
The government has sent off over 500 students benefiting from the Presidential Scholarship Programme to study at universities in Cuba, Serbia, Russia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The pro...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:22hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga family spearheads rebirth of Ntunte Primary
NTUNTE Primary School in Ward 6, Insiza District, has undergone a significant transformation with the establishment of a new computer laboratory and the refurbishment of its previously dilapidated inf...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1786 | by Staff reporter
Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new p...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 171 | by APO
Zimbabwe students excel at African Leadership University
Recently in Kigali, Rwanda, President Paul Kagame celebrated the graduation of 431 students from 30 African countries at the African Leadership University (ALU), including sixteen students from Zimbab...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:38hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office sues website over presidential scholarships
Vacancy Mail Media (Pvt) Limited, represented by Etinos Mudzamba and Julius Mudzamba, has been taken to court by the Office of the President and Cabinet on charges of fraud. The accusation stems from ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:14hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Duo in court over govt scholarships
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has taken legal action against Vacancy Mail Media (Pvt) Limited, accusing them of fraud and damaging the OPC's reputation.Representatives of Vacan...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:11hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
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