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Is Justice Chinamora's comeback a bad omen for Zimbabwean justice?
In Zimbabwe, we have become accustomed to those embroiled in controversy and transgression in their professional conduct being somehow rewarded by the ruling establishment. However, the choice...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:54hrs | 1067 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Docket opened in the Mutumbuka house scam saga
Zimbabwe govt has finally acted against corruption in the US$600 000 Mutumbuka Chisipite House Scam. A Police docket has been opened against a Registrar of Deeds supervisor who allegedly pulle...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Major shake-up at Deeds Office
A MAJOR shake-up to eliminate corrupt activities in the Department of Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property is underway, The Sunday Mail has learnt.This follows a series of complaints and...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 08:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka house scam in new twist
A KEY State witness in the trial of two Chitungwiza men arrested for forgery has been declared hostile as the saga in which former Education minister Dzingai Mutumbuka lost his house takes a twist....Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka loses Supreme Court appeal against the fraudulent sale of his home
INDEPENDENT Zimbabwe's first Education minister Dzingai Barnabas Mutumbuka has lost his Supreme Court appeal against the fraudulent sale of his Chisipite home by a team of fraudsters working in cahoot...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Dr. Dzingai Mutumbuka loses US$140,000 house to fraudsters
Former Cabinet Minister and a senior employee at the World Bank in the USA has expressed shock at the level of corruption in Zimbabwe after suspected fraudsters, conniving with the Deeds Office in Har...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:48hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters petition Mnangagwa?
SOME eminent Zimbabweans, including businesspeople, former ministers, sports personalities, academics and civil society leaders, have written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking restoration of th...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
The death of the Zimdollar shows the King has no clothes
The death of the Zimbabwe dollar is proof that with all our education, there is something terribly rotten in Simbao (ancient name for Zimbabwe).I want to make an apology to Sister Fay Chun...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:16hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
Unpacking Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo Philosophy
During our War of Liberation, we had a huge rear base in Mozambique called Mudzingadzi.As with many of our rear bases, Mudzingadzi suffered repeated Rhodesian air raids.One such raid c...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:18hrs | | by E.D. Mnangagwa
Is COVID-19 narrative driven by science or just pure psychology?
In life we have those who question whatever they are told, and those who believe what is either said by an authority figure, or accepted by the majority.In psychology, it is referred to as "co...Published: 05 Feb 2022 at 18:08hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Journalist Gwakuba Ndlovu burial set for today before Zanu-PF hero status
VETERAN journalist and war veteran Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu will be buried today at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo, his family has said. Gwakuba Ndlovu died last Friday at the United Bulawayo Ho...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why did Zimbabwe regime invest so much in our post-independence education, yet always insults our intelligence?
The Zimbabwe government has always prided itself in the phenomenal strides it made in the country's post-independence education, that witnessed the proliferation of schools to reach nearly all section...Published: 17 May 2021 at 10:25hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Geoff Nyarota revisits Willowgate scandal
I WAS at the time two months short of 38 years of age and a little-known editor of The Chronicle, the Bulawayo-based daily newspaper.In a building in our neighbourhood in central Bulawayo was ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:49hrs | | by Geoff Nyarota
Success favours the Undaunted - Book review
Book Title: Undaunted Authour: Tafadzwa Mahachi Edited: Philip Chidavaen...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Energy Mavaza
Zimbabwe: A timeline of an almost failed state
I. Stone Age; hunter-gatherer San (Twa) presence (20,000–15,000 BC) of modern homo sapiens.II. Iron Age; Niger-Congo Bantu pastoral migrations (2000–1500 BC).III. Ophir; alleged "p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:01hrs | | by Sonny Jermain
Mugabe's 1980 Cabinet - ages
Here are some things to PONDER onRobert Mugabe (56 yrs) - Prime MinisterSimon Muzenda (58 yrs) - Deputy Prime MinisterJoshua Nkomo (63 yrs)- Home AffairsEnos Nkala (48 yrs) - Finance...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 13:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Economic revival unstoppable, claims Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe is on an inexorable and unstoppable economic and political trajectory that will definitely lead to prosperity, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.The country, he said, is like a tr...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's '0% political skills' certainly working
While cholera is highly infectious, positivity can be as contagious too as a counter-measure along with medicinally treating the actual disease.Posted Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, who has a ...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Robert Mugabe's generation almost gone
THE generation with which President Robert Mugabe lived and worked during the liberation struggle leading to Independence is almost gone with the death of Zanu-PF politburo member Nathan Shamuyarira o...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 13:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
When Mugabe or Mnangagwa go: Are Zimbabweans fixing their eyes on wrong goal posts?
Genesis 21:19 "And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water, and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink."History has shown that when dictators die order is ...Published: 21 Aug 2017 at 21:22hrs | 2 | by Andrew Manyevere
To make Zimbabwe great again: bring back the full fat milk, french toast and wild honey
I absolutely loved the 7 years I spent learning at Hallingbury Primary School in Harare. One particular delight I enjoyed indulging in back then still warms my soul: drinking full fat fresh milk. The ...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 12:34hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Chanakira laid to rest
Government has condoled with the Chanakira family following last week's death of former civil servant, diplomat and academic Dr Elijah John Chanakira, who was buried with State support at his rural ho...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe's history
Mugabe's father was born Masuzyo Matibili (pronounced Masuzho) but because the white settler Native Commissioner in Mutoko could not spell it, let alone pronounce it properly, renamed him Gabriel Mati...Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 13:40hrs | 1 | by Chandangwinyi Chose
Ethnicity and tribalism are highly charged words in contemporary Africa - Part two
Christopher Hitchens's quote: "There is almost no country in Africa where it is not essential to know to which tribe, or which subgroup of which tribe, the president belongs. From this single piece of...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 20:44hrs | 6 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mphoko was always with us, says ex-Zipra General
RETIRED Brigadier-General Abel Mazinyane was the last Zipra Chief of Intelligence whose other duties were to track and apprehend deserters. He does not recall Mphoko being listed as a deserter. He rec...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'The Robert Mugabe I know'
I first heard about Mugabe around 1962 when he was in the National Democratic Party. I didn't get to meet him though; I just heard about him.I had been expelled from Hodgson Technical College ...Published: 23 Feb 2015 at 12:27hrs | | by Mnangagwa interview
How Mugabe survived Chimoio assassination, Mphoko narrates
I first met President Mugabe when he visited Bulawayo soon after his return from Ghana. We received him at Stanley Square.He was well-received, with everybody carrying him on their shoulders. ...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 12:02hrs | | by Phelekezela Mphoko
Gukurahundi conspiracy of the West?
CIVIL disturbances that rocked Zimbabwe in the early years of Independence were part of a region-wide conspiracy to destablise Southern Africa and not part of any anti-Ndebele agenda by Shonas, Vice-P...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko opens up on what triggered Gukurahundi
Civil disturbances that rocked Zimbabwe in the early years of Independence were part of a region-wide conspiracy to destablise Southern Africa and not part of any anti-Ndebele agenda by Shonas, Vice-...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 07:09hrs | | by Mabasa Sasa
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
It's so cold outside Mugabe's protection
Who will step into the shoes of the leader? This question must have occupied the minds of the late vice presidents Joshua Nkomo, Simon Muzenda, Joseph Msika, and John Nkomo.They all di...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 11:19hrs | | by Mutumwa Mawere
' I don't need Dabengwa, to approve my war credentials' - VP Mphoko
This response is especially directed mainly to Mr. Casper Dube and others who genuinely want to know about my history.Mr. Caspa DubeWhen a dog ...Published: 29 Dec 2014 at 13:48hrs | | by VP Mphoko
Zimbabwe identity nightmare
I never imagined that a simple act of processing identity documents could be so demanding, complicated and tiresome, writes ONAI HARA.My father, being Zambian, migrated to work in Zimbabwe - w...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 11:50hrs | | by Onai Hara
State media turns on Gumbo as Mugabe blasts him for being a traitor
The state media reports that President Mugabe has expressed reservations about Rugare Gumbo's loyalty, while making reference to the fact that the ruling party's spokesperson has previously sought t...Published: 09 Nov 2014 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter
The Youth who Obama the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth
Dear reader, kindly google the British Guardian issue of yesterday, Friday, 8th August, 2014. You should be able to find an article titled, "Childcare funding could be cut off for failure to promote B...Published: 09 Aug 2014 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Army backs Sekeramayi to succeed Mugabe
DEFENCE minister Sydney Sekeramayi's name is featuring prominently among those who believe a compromise candidate to eventually succeed President Robert Mugabe should be identified to avoid a potentia...Published: 20 Jun 2014 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe's generation almost gone
THE generation with which President Robert Mugabe lived and worked during the liberation struggle leading to Independence is almost gone with the death of Zanu-PF politburo member Nathan Shamuyarira ...Published: 06 Jun 2014 at 11:08hrs | | by Faith Zaba
Uneducated MPs vs Qualified Teachers - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 20 May 2014 at 13:25hrs | | by Diasporian
Hifa 'Switches On'
The stage is set for the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) which roars into life today in Harare with several local and international performances lined up. Running under the th...Published: 29 Apr 2014 at 06:37hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Rising reggae star Matty Julius comes to Zim Achievers Awards
HE is the consummate artist whose irrepressible talents could not be limited to a single discipline. Audiences in Zimbabwe and abroad came to know him as a dancer and choreographer with the esteem...Published: 23 Apr 2014 at 06:34hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Tich Mataz trial date set for 25 February
The trial of former Star FM presenter Tichafa Matambanadzo, who is accused of swindling a Harare choreographer of $5 000, has been set.Harare magistrate Elijah Makomo re...Published: 18 Feb 2014 at 16:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
NAMA award winners - list
"TSVIRIYO" hitmaker Jah Prayzah was the toast of the night as he scooped four awards at the 13th National Arts Merit Awards held on Saturday at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, Zimbojam reported.He...Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 08:23hrs | 81 | by Arts reporter
Enos Nkala: A controversial nationalist giant
ENOS Mzombi (actually Muzomubi in Ndebele) Nkala will be remembered most as one of the founders of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Zanu), as a break-away from the Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (...Published: 30 Aug 2013 at 13:11hrs | 8 | by Ibbo Mandaza
We, the Zambinese
"Nǐhǎo, nǐhǎo ma? wǒ hěnhǎo" translates "...Published: 14 Jun 2012 at 13:30hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Njelele renegades must be brought to book
A group of people who have thrice visited the traditional sacred Njelele Shrine and verbally harassed and insulted its official keeper, a MaNdlovu, were recently described as "renegades" by the Zimbab...Published: 23 May 2012 at 04:44hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
2012 National Art Merit Awards risk being boycotted by nominees
THE 2012 National Art Merit Awards nominees risk being boycotted by nominated artists over the blackout on whether they will get cash prizes if they win awards as organizes hint that they have not s...Published: 14 Feb 2012 at 04:50hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Shona hater joins MDC-T
FORMER Imbovane Yamahlabezulu and Zapu 2000 activist who rose to fame after declaring in a Bulawayo Dialogue public meeting that Ndebeles must get spears and kill Shonas has joined the Movement for D...Published: 03 Nov 2011 at 08:37hrs | | by Nobubelo Sindiso Ncube
Farewell Edgar '2Boy' Tekere
EDGAR "2Boy" Zivanai Tekere died on June 7, succumbing finally to an illness (prostate cancer) that had plagued him for the last five years.The last year in particular was a difficult one for...Published: 12 Jun 2011 at 10:33hrs | | by Dr Ibbo Mandaza
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