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Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 17 hrs ago | 3965 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Josta returns to Bosso
THE 2019 Premier Soccer League Soccer Star of the Year Joel Ngodzo completed his return to Highlanders yesterday, with the Bulawayo giants unveiling the midfielder alongside six other signings. ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 340 | by Staff reporter
The controversial role of private military, security companies in Africa
PRIVATE military companies (PMCs) have been involved in conflicts around the world, including Africa, for a long time and and different reasons.The growth of private military contractors raise...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 08:21hrs | 2303 | by Jonathan Powell, Christopher Michael Faulkner, Joshua Lambert
Mnangagwa tramples on constitution over Malaba
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba is back on track after a temporary derailment of a controversial extension of his tenure linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election bid.This comes afte...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 07:55hrs | 3747 | by Staff reporter
Caps United eye new Nyoni deal
HARARE football giants Caps United are battling to tie down pacey Chapungu winger Ian Nyoni to a new loan deal after the initial arrangement ran out last year.The Green Machine signed Nyoni on...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:35hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
'MDC A will boycott 2023 elections' - why now, participated in all since ignoring 2013 SADC boycott plea
"Parties went into the 2018 elections after they had already been rigged as Zanu-PF had implemented cosmetic electoral reforms," wrote Chief Chiduku. He was spot on there.Parties did go into t...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 06:50hrs | 1827 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zanu PF has dismembered MDC A, will not need to rig to win 2023' - only counter, demand reforms before 2023
Dear Tony Reeler,Thank you very much for your thought-provoking article 'Zanu PF won't concede electoral defeat' in New Zimbabwe and Bulawayo24. The root cause of Zimbabwe economic meltdown an...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 06:44hrs | 1785 | by Wilbert Mukori
Ndewere hearing: Mushore exposes Justice Malaba
JUDICIAL Service Commission (JSC) deputy legal services secretary Faith Mushure has exposed Chief Justice Luke Malaba for "lying" that suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, had 28 reviews ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | 1449 | by Staff reporter
Haruzivishe represents everything wrong about opposition politics
A young member of the MDC formation led by Nelson Chamisa, Makomborero Haruzivishe, was sentenced to 14 months in prison by the Harare Magistrates Court this week for inciting public violence. ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:16hrs | 334 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa needs to ditch 'student politics'
POLITICAL analysts have once again warned that the opposition risks being annihilated by Zanu-PF ahead of the 2023 polls, unless they change strategy and pursue national dialogue.In addition, ...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 16:38hrs | 2316 | by Staff reporter
Tsenengamu condemns politics of hate
Former Zanu-PF youth leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu, has exhorted the country's political leaders to ditch politics of hate and unite for their own good and that of the nation."We need to change t...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 16:36hrs | 1625 | by Staff reporter
Police stall investigation into 2018 crash involving Chief Justice Malaba's vehicle
Police have been accused of a cover-up over a December 2018 road traffic accident in which a cyclist was badly injured after being run-over by Chief Justice Luke Malaba's vehicle in Matopo, Matabelela...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 16:30hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political tension escalates afresh
POLICE had to be called in to disperse agitated MDC Alliance supporters in Harare yesterday, after political activist Makomborero Haruzivishe was sentenced to an effective 14 months in prison for inci...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
Violence breaks out as MDC Alliance activist sentenced
VIOLENCE broke out at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after police beat up MDC Alliance supporters who were protesting against a 14-month sentence imposed on party executive Makomborero Haruziv...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 07:09hrs | 2190 | by Staff reporter
De Jongh back at Highlanders
FORMER Highlanders coach Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh is back at Bosso as the club's brand ambassador in Netherlands.The Bulawayo football giants yesterday confirmed they are in conversations wit...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:56hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter
Constitutional Amendment (No.1) Bill sails through Senate
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to sign Constitutional Amendment No. 1 Bill into an Act after it sailed through Senate on Tuesday by 70 votes to one.The rescheduling of the vote follows th...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:48hrs | 1307 | by Staff reporter
Funeral at 'killer's' house
THE family of a murdered Bulawayo man held his burial service at their neighbour's home in Pumula South suburb yesterday accusing them of fatally beating him. Blessing Zikhali (30) died on Wed...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:53hrs | 3500 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on course to rejoin Commonwealth?
ZIMBABWE'S re-engagement efforts continue to bear fruit with the country now on course to rejoin the Commonwealth. The country is already in the second stage of the application process.In May ...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:53hrs | 1171 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF mum on Matemadanda fate
Zanu-PF has remained mum on the redeployment of national political commissar Victor Matemadanda amid reports of tension in the Midlands province, with several senior officials trying to dissociate the...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:45hrs | 3188 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwean auditors face probe
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) has given in to pressure to investigate owners of audit firm BdO Zimbabwe over allegations of unprofessionalism.The investigation will...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:47hrs | 1572 | by Staff reporter
'Why Mhlophe lost Bosso chairmanship'
LAST Sunday saw Highlanders Football Club finally hold elections for three executive committee posts whose much talked about result was for the chairmanship where Johnfat Sibanda edged Kenneth Mhlophe...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:06hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Nehanda statue court battle rages on
THE court battle between the government and a Harare man over the construction of the statue of First Chimurenga heroine Mbuya Nehanda has escalated after the latter launched a new application. ...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:50hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter
Who are Matabeles?
The Matabele were once feared, adored and hated and now they are discriminated against. Why are they hated so? They are hated by the west as the Jews whom Constantine described as "odious people", so ...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 16:13hrs | 2081 | by T D Mkwananzi
'Don't ignore other killer diseases'
HEALTH experts yesterday said the public should be wary of other killer diseases that might affect them at a time when most resources are being directed towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic which ha...Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Visa reprieve for visitors to SA
South Africa has with immediate effect extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period to June 30 and July 31, for short-term and long-term visas....Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 15:36hrs | 3069 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not worried about Ramaphosa speech in Tanzania
The president of South Africa Mr C Ramaphosa paid tribute to the countries he said helped and fought with ANC to remove Apartheid in South Africa. Mr Ramaphosa thanked Tanzania for being the centre an...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 10:24hrs | 12014 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Crop hectarage increases by 23%
Farmers planted different crops on over 3,4 million hectares in the 2020/2021 agricultural season, driven by a good rainfall forecast, early distribution of inputs and capacitation of extension worker...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:14hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads riot act to Zanu-PF big wheels
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again read the riot act to Zanu-PF's district co-ordinating committees (DCCs), saying they must desist from fomenting divisions and advancing personal agendas in ...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 16:26hrs | 2890 | by Staff reporter
Kabila's general flees to Zimbabwe
An army general under the government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) former President Joseph Kabila has fled to Zimbabwe, according to reports from the mineral-rich country.This comes as...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 16:09hrs | 7126 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe elections are a waste of time and money' - many agree but for totally different reasons
Dear Tendai Ruben Mbofana, Thank you for the excellent article, 'ZANU PF won't reform itself out of power', so why are Zimbabweans not using their own powers to push for genuine reforms?' in B...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 08:51hrs | 794 | by Wilbert Mukori
Record maize harvest since Land Reform Programme expected
Zimbabwe is set for a record maize harvest since the Land Reform Programme, with 2,8 million tonnes expected to be delivered to the Grain Marketing Board, in a development that is expected to drive ec...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:08hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa dared us to dream' - insanity of zealot oblivious his is to Win In Rigged Elections (WIRE)
"How can he (Obert Gutu) say MDC died with Morgan Tsvangirai when MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa garnered 2,2 million votes in the 2018 presidential elections?" counted Chief Chiduku in Bulawayo24...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 17:37hrs | 1894 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Bosso punishes law firm over differences in legal opinion?
Highlanders have parted ways with their legal representatives Ncube and Partners Law Firm over what is believed to be differences in legal opinion.When the board sought legal opinion after it ...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 10:57hrs | 1261 | by Staff reporter
US-based Mkuruva signs new contract at Michigan Stars
HIS availability for the Warriors' 2021 Afcon qualifiers might still be uncertain but goalkeeper Tatenda Mkuruva has atleast secured his future at American third tier side Michigan Stars after signing...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 14:43hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Delta completes MBC takeover
BEVERAGES blue-chip Delta Corporation has achieved its plan to expand its multiple brands' footprint into Manicaland province after a key regulator approved a transaction to take over Mutare Bottling ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:36hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Fireworks expected at Bosso AGM
HIGHLANDERS outgoing chairman, Kenneth Mhlophe is a man caught between a rock and a hard surface when he presents his report to the club's members at an eagerly anticipated Bosso Annual General Meetin...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers take over vaccination programme
VICE-PRESIDENT and Health and Child Care minister Constantino Chiwenga has said government will soon rope in soldiers to speed up the second phase of the COVID-19 mass vaccination programme. G...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1282 | by Stephen Mpofu
Is Nepotism a Good Thing, or Bad?
I read with amusement the article written by Luke Tambolinyoka titled "Emerson Mnangagwa : the primitive clansman and the villagisati...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 07:27hrs | 1776 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Residents livid with US$1,7m water levy
OVER 1 000 Bulawayo residents yesterday petitioned the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to come clean on the US$1,7 million raised from a water levy development initiative.The residents suspect tha...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:49hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Teachers give notice to strike
THE education sector is set to suffer another heavy blow after teachers and State University employees gave notice yesterday to embark on a nationwide industrial action starting Monday to press for be...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | 4797 | by Staff reporter
Chinese vaccine safe, envoy insists
CHINESE Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Gu Shaochun, has defended the Sinopharm vaccine produced by the Asian giant, saying that it is safe amid indications that the rollout is floundering due to public scept...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 06:32hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
New teachers' union formed in Bulawayo
SCHOOL teachers in Bulawayo have launched a new union claiming the existing ones were no longer serving the educators' best interests.The new union, Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) was forme...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 06:23hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Presidential inputs scheme surpasses target
The Presidential Inputs Support Scheme surpassed the 2020/21 target, contributing to the timely start to the season that is anticipated to bring a bumper harvest. According to Agricultur...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 06:17hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Govt extends suspension of fungibility of Old Mutual and PPC shares
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, has extended the suspension of financial services giant Old Mutual and cement maker PPC's fungibility by another 12 months. In...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 06:20hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Equating recently developed COVID-19 vaccines to long-known vaccinations is not only foolish, but irresponsibly dangerous
Who can deny that the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has wrecked unimaginable havoc, destruction, and death throughout the world? Who can deny that there is urgent need for a long-lasti...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 10:33hrs | 952 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MDC wasted chance for free elections; for another chance, first povo must open their eyes
At the heart of Zimbabwe's economic mess and political paralysis; the nation is stuck with a corrupt, incompetent and tyrannical ruling party and an equally corrupt and incompetent opposition; is the ...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 10:05hrs | 773 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
POLAD's opportunism and greed exposes a poverty-stricken nation whose leaders are so hungry would sleep with the devil for a pla
In some of my articles, I have usually expressed how I had been shocked by something that would had occured, but this time around, what I have just come from reading did not shock me at all - rather, ...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 10:02hrs | 1556 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are you clumsy at prayer like me?
Our budding socialisation is keen on teaching us math, geography and science as critical skills of life and sundry tools of solving ours and the problems of the world we grow into. Many of us have rea...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 578 | by Zifiso Masiye
Ndiweni fumes over mountain
DETHRONED chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni says efforts are being made to have the sacred Ntabazinduna mountain declared a World Heritage Site.The area is at the centre of a wrangle betwee...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:20hrs | 1471 | by Staff reporter
Logarusic secures work permit
ZIMBABWE national football team coach, Zdravko Logarusic has secured a work permit extension, which has paved way for him to take charge of the Warriors' preparations for the crucial Africa Cup of Nat...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:10hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
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