Search / Shot
Mnangagwa targets 'troublesome' doctors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday threatened 'troublesome' union leaders reported to be inciting the strike by doctors at public health institutions."Last month we gave them an increment ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:07hrs | 2144 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu PF MP hounded by 2008 attempted murder case
Shielded from prosecution for over 10 years now, former Zanu PF legislator for Magunje, Francis Ndambakuwa (52), is finally going to stand trial for attempting to kill two MDC members ahead of the inf...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:06hrs | 1560 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mnangagwa fires warning shots at doctors
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a veiled threat on doctors accusing them of neglecting their job in pursuit of money. Speaking on Thursday Mnangagwa said doctors used to prioritise the l...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1231 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe's ex-minister in messy land wrangle
A CORRUPTION report has been filed against former Lands minister Douglas Mombeshora in connection with a messy land dispute, in which he allegedly allocated 359 hectares of land in Beatrice to a senio...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 2473 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's PR offensive a futile exercise
GOVERNMENT'S decision to hire four international public relations firms in its bid to spruce up its battered image globally is pointless unless the Harare administration implements substantive politic...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Big shots to lose Bulawayo properties
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's wife Laurinda is among bigwigs that include former ministers, business people and sport personalities who stand to lose their properties if they do not pay B...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:02hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
'Only a Zanu PF and MDC GNU will move country forward' - fixation of panicked housefly
Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation has some Zimbabweans in such a panic they have a fixation with the idea of a Zanu PF and MDC GNU as the solution they cannot listen to reason. "It's hig...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 11:58hrs | 37 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sanctions; the anguish of Zim women
Sanctions placed on Zimbabwe are erroneously said to be targeted on a few individuals and selected companies. I am a simple Zimbabwean woman and I have a harrowing tale that is shared by many a Zimbab...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 11:57hrs | 6 | by Gift Mashoko
Chamisa's MP arrested for rape
THE Member of Parliament for Magwegwe Constituency in Bulawayo, Anele Ndebele (MDC Alliance), has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a high school pupil. Ndebele is accused of...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:48hrs | 3 | by Staff rpeorter
Bulawayo kombi owners reject Zupco offer
Commuter omnibus owners, operating under the banner of Tshova Mubaiwa in Bulawayo have rejected a move by the government to have their vehicles placed under the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPC...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:24hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Govt workers launch strike
CIVIL servants have declared incapacitation to continue reporting for duty on their inflation-battered salaries, adding more misery to the government, which is struggling to tame the triple-digit infl...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:18hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Bread price jumps 61%
Zimbabwe's bread price has shot up 61% to $15 after days of shortages, piling more misery on a citizenry already bearing the brunt of poor earnings.This comes after the bread price had been co...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Chamisa in 'armed robbery, murder'
A self-proclaimed prophet and his nephew who ganged up and allegedly robbed two shops at Jalukange Business Centre in Beitbridge District after firing 25 bullets, shooting two people leading to the de...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:15hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa perpetrates sexism in Zimbabwe
When Nelson Chamisa became president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 2018, he electrified Zimbabwean politics. He was young. He was energetic. Discover a new source of income by...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 09:43hrs | 649 | by Mako Muzenda
Questions arising from Treasury's strategy paper
THREE official documents published in recent weeks paint a different, but fundamentally depressing pictures of Zimbabwe's economy. All pose more questions than answers, leaving readers to ponder the m...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 752 | by Tony Hawkins
France behind sacking of AU's ambassador to the United States?
The firing of African Union ambassador to the United States Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao has angered thousands who are now signing an online petition, demanding her reinstatement.Chihombori-Quao...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 11:59hrs | 1925 | by Staff reporter
MDC should first defeat Zimbabwe military in order to rule country
MDC vice president Welshman Ncube says President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF party were not in total control of the country but the military was calling the shots.Speaking during victor...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:47hrs | 5454 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions not responsible for our suffering in Zimbabwe
For the past 20 years, we the people of Zimbabwe have endured untold economic and political suffering — unprecedented ever since we attained independence from British colonial rule in 1980 â...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 739 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Civil servants demand US$ wages
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been pushed against the wall by its restive workers who have tabled a new salary demand of at least US$475 or its equivalence of $7 267 at the prevailing ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:42hrs | 2307 | by Staff reporter
Jean Gasho: Do you realize you are in an abusive marriage in Ghana? Come home!
Late yesterday evening I got WhatsApp from a friend who lives in Belgium. She had an article to share with me. This time around it was article from Jean Gasho extracted from her blog? I got another on...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 23:23hrs | 1272 | by Nomazulu Thata
Katsande, Billiat end Chiefs's trophy woes
Zimbabwean-cum-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande today made history by becoming the first captain in four years to lead Chiefs into bagging a trophy as a result of a 4 - 2 victory over Mamelod...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 18:40hrs | 1811 | by Daniel Itai at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg
'MDC better off with Biti, not Cobra'
My PeopleThe ever clueless opposition, which always behaves suspiciously like Zanu-PF employees would make a good case study of how a vibrant opposition political party can remain in opposition fo...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 5381 | by Dr Stop IT
Master Zhoe targets bigger market
AFTER a successful third album launch in Gwanda last month, musician Master Zhoe, real name Thembinkosi Zhoe, says he is ready to take his music to all parts of the country.The Gwanda-based mu...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala dragged to gym over 'potbelly'
OPPOSITION MDC vice chairperson Job Sikhala who was ridiculed for his potbelly on social media last week has decided to go to the gym to lose weight.A picture of Sikhala in a tight-fitting wai...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:52hrs | 591 | by newzimbabwe
Dynamos specialising on draws
Dynamos registered their fifth straight league draw after playing out to a goalless stalemate against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab Stadium on Saturday.The Glamour Boys had Simba Chinani to t...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:28hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Kombis the new Zupco
Government has opened the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) franchise to commuter omnibus operators in a move likely to increase convenience for urban commuters. Officials from Zupco a...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:23hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
Cop shoots colleague
A police officer mistakenly shot and injured his colleague who had accompanied him on a raid on a licensed firearm owner in Rujeko C on Tuesday, October 08.Police in Masvingo referred all ques...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:22hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
In Defence of Regular Elections: The Right to Vote and Rubbishing the Election Sabbath
I am admittedly and violently against the Church proposed and so called Sabbath meant to give 7 years for Zimbabwe to get the political jigsaw puzzle right. The under pinning argument is that too much...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 06:53hrs | 498 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
Police track down armed robbers
POLICE in Mutare have launched a manhunt of a gang of robbers that has transformed the Zimunya and Mutasa areas into a terror zones after attacking five business premises and escaped with cash and an ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa shoots down church's 7 year proposal
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has shot down a proposal by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations for a seven year moratorium on all electoral processes in Zimbabwe to allow for ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | 1295 | by newzimbabwe
Army told to compensate evicted families
CHIEFS in Shurugwi are demanding that the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) compensates over 200 families they evicted from Lazy Nine Farm under Chief Banga two years ago.The army gave a short noti...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1227 | by Staff reporter
Whose interests does the press serve?
What is the state of play in the Zimbabwean media landscape? Which are the most influential media publications in the country that are shaping the narratives around the topical issues in this country?...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:20hrs | 452 | by Admire Kudita
SADC/AU get this through your heads - sanctions not responsible for our suffering in Zimbabwe
For the past twenty years, we the people of Zimbabwe have endured untold economic and political suffering - unprecedented ever since we attained independence from British colonial rule in 1980 - chara...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 13:16hrs | 802 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu PF, MDC shoot down churches' proposal
Zanu PF and the opposition MDC have shot down proposals by churches that the country should suspend elections for seven years to pave way for political and economic reforms under a new structure of go...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:45hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Fake Sikhala abduction exposed
Political activist Linda Masarira has fired shots at MDC-Alliance for calling on the West to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe, and threatened to expose embattled St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala for fakin...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Mrs Sithokozile Chamisa's letter: my reply!
Dear Mrs Sithokozile Chamisa, I was excited to read your letter on Bulawayo24.com yesterday dated October 8th 2019. My excitement comes not only from the content and dismay you highlighted but...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 13:23hrs | 7149 | by Nomazulu Thata
Botswana shoots Zimbabwe stray cattle
OVER 100 cattle from Ward 19 in Gwanda near Mlambapeli Border Post have been shot in Botswana in the past three weeks after they strayed into the neighbouring country. In an interview Matabele...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:56hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora calls for end to politics of hate
Former MDC-Alliance secretary-general Mr Douglas Mwonzora has called on political parties to abandon the politics of hate and embrace "tolerance and rational disputation". Writing on his Twitt...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 2113 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo splits Old Mutual
Mutual shareholders are split on whether the South African insurer should pony up and settle with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250 million damages claim. All Weathe...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba racist abuse sparks outrage
ASTON VILLA have reacted with outrage, with the club saying they are ''disgusted and appalled'' by footage showing some of their fans racially abusing Marvelous Nakamba on Saturday. The ugly c...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:29hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo hits out at Mutsvangwa
Former Zanu-PF spin doctor and Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has lashed out at national war veterans chairman Chris Mutsvangwa describing him as functionally illiterate. Prof Moyo was respo...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:10hrs | 6532 | by Staff Reporter
Minister, Zanu PF MP nearly trade blows
Zanu PF's Mashonaland Central provincial chairman Kazembe Kazembe and Bindura North lawmaker Kenneth Shupikai Musanhi nearly came to blows on Saturday after trading sabotage accusations during an inqu...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 21:53hrs | 4474 | by Staff reporter
Bosso held by Herentals
It could have been three out of three for newly appointed Highlanders "Bosso" coach Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh but unfortunately a late equaliser by Herentals "Vabvamburi" made the match to end in a st...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 17:05hrs | 532 | by Daniel Itai (National Sports Stadium in Harare)
Dembare hold Bulawayo Chiefs
Dynamos 1-1 Bulawayo Chiefs VETERAN striker Edward Sadomba marked his return to Dynamos with a goal as they shared the spoils with Bulawayo Chiefs in a Castle Lager Premiership football encounter ...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:19hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual's bitter feud with Peter Moyo splits shareholders
Old Mutual shareholders are split on whether the South African insurer should pony up and settle with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250m damages claim.All Weather Ca...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 20:19hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
Consumer Council of Zimbabwe flags shocking price hikes
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe has raised concerns over incessant basic commodity price hikes which have seen the low income monthly food basket, for a family of six shoot to over $1 500 from $971 b...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:05hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Cheating man shot in scuffle with lover's hubby
A PARKS official stationed in Chimanimani, who was allegedly caught red-handed bedding a married woman in her matrimonial bedroom, is luck to be alive after being accidently shot by his firearm follow...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 06:03hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Even pastors consult sangomas?
WHAT is this that we hear about a popular ‘Man of God' who was recently given a VIP treatment at a traditional healer's surgery in a neighbouring country?I mean that other well known pas...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 06:02hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans - What The Heck Is Going On? (Part 1)
. . . In the winter, the surf off San Diego can get to be 8 to 10 feet high and it is exceedingly difficult to paddle the boat through the plunging surf, unless everyone digs in. Every paddle must be ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 20:32hrs | 127 | by Crosby T. Pamberi
Load More Stories
