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Poor remuneration of academic staff at state universities a national crisis
THE poor remuneration and deplorable conditions of service for academic staff at Zimbabwe's state universities, which has led to the highly publicised indefinite strike by the teaching staff at the Un...Published: 11 hrs ago | 226 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Scottland FC's dream debut turns into a nightmare
What started as a fairytale debut season for Premier Soccer League (PSL) newcomers Scottland FC is rapidly descending into a cautionary tale, with internal turmoil, player unrest, and contract controv...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:33hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action
HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1709 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As long as Mnangagwa doesn't acknowledge his own failings, Zimbabwe will not develop
Excuses, excuses, and more excuses!There is no greater hindrance to meaningful development and transformation in Zimbabwe than a leadership that refuses to take responsibility for its own shor...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:18hrs | 747 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fear grips Maphisa after mine spillage
The usually calm and serene community of Maphisa in Matobo District is currently on edge following a suspected chemical spillage from the Nevada 24 Mine dump site that has led to the contamination of ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:04hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
What triggered the call for the failed 31 March 'uprising' in Zimbabwe?
The old-age wisdom that facts are stubborn came alive last week after social media platforms and sections of the mainstream media went into a frenzy with sensational claims that the Parliament of Zimb...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 18:22hrs | 2697 | by Jonathan Moyo
Chamisa dragged into Mamombe, Nyandoro fight
Bridget Nyandoro I have remained silent for too long. Your ongoing attacks on me both on social media and in private WhatsApp groups have not started today.But today, I am compelled to respond...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 13:13hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for undeclared US dollars yet Ramaphosa walks free
THE conviction and sentencing of Mohammed Ameen who was caught with over half a million of undeclared US dollars has fueled African Transformation Movement's (ATM) determination to ensure that Preside...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:02hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Sick and tired of sweet-talking! Set 109 activists & Blessed Mhlanga free!
Nyokayemabhunu informed us, the demonstrations on the 31st of March will be safe: nobody will be hurt or arrested or gunned down by Mnangagwa army: he said, he is carrying a true voice from Geza, it w...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:41hrs | 757 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa blocks Hopewell Chin'ono
This tweet with a Bible verse where I was responding to Nelson Chamisa's own Bible verse got me blocked today. The tweet was merely reminding Chamisa that many Zimbabweans expect a lot from hi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:52hrs | 841 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
MK Party celebrates Jacob Zuma's birthday
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is set to celebrate its founder and leader Jacob Zuma's birthday in a number of rallies across the country on Saturday.Born in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal in...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:16hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo 'kickbacks' probed in South Africa
Financial watchdogs in South Africa and Zimbabwe are investigating Johannesburg-based printing firm Ren-Form for possible money laundering linked to a high-profile election procurement scandal involvi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Did Geza hype fail?
Those of us who have been following Zimbabwe political protests from the 1980s would know why the Geza hype was not going to be a complete success. The Geza hype partly failed because of a number of i...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:53hrs | 1106 | by Ndaba M. Nhuku
Hwindi President accuses ZIMRA official of unfairly seizing his car
Musician Hwindi President has accused Tendai Kusosa, a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official, of unjustly confiscating his vehicle despite having all the required paperwork. According to Hwindi ...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 07:05hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
'Haunted family should take traditional route'
Traditional healers have expressed concern over the plight of the Dzapasi family, whose haunting by goblins was featured on Tilder Live last week. While the story of supernatural disturbances in the f...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 11:35hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo distances self from viral 'Jonathan Mayo' article
Prominent Zimbabwean academic and former minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has dismissed any association with an article circulating on social media under the name "Prof Jonathan Mayo."Moyo e...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:00hrs | 2046 | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabweans want real change, it's time to pray for new leaders
Zimbabweans now need to break the cycle of oppression and suffering.Over 80% of the population of Zimbabwe lives in poverty, according to the World Bank. This is not just a statistic; ...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:15hrs | 2074 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe at crossroads: Is it Mnangagwa, Chiwenga, Geza or Chamisa?
1. IntroductionZimbabwe is at the crossroads, again. The country is again being discussed in newsrooms, churches, embassies, business chambers, beerhalls, and social ...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 10:38hrs | 2245 | by Eddie Mahembe, PhD
Wutawunashe calls for prayers for Geza
The founder and leader of the Family of God Church (FOG), Bishop Andrew Wutawunashe, has urged his church members to pray for outspoken war veteran Blessed Runesu 'Bombshell' Geza, amid rising tension...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe concerned over foreign hand in Geza protests
Security forces are fully prepared to handle any disturbances, and the Government remains resolutely committed to ensuring national stability, the Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Mat...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 3158 | by Staff reporter
Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances
Zimbabweans have shaken the foundations of power! Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party have been gripped by panic. Their energies have been c...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 511 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans reduced to a placid, apathetic lot with no agency
During the past week, I was driving along Emmerson Mnangagwa (neé Enterprise Road) in Harare towards the central business district.If you know Harare, you will know that it gets congested in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:54hrs | 274 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Why There Are No Contender for Zanu PF Leadership Post-Mnangagwa
With a population exceeding 16 million, one might expect a lot of voices vying for political leadership, especially within a historically powerful party like the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patrio...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:10hrs | 701 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
ED hailed for stopping the raids of vendors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been applauded for calling for the government to stop the raids on informal traders and confiscation of their wares by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and local authorities...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:07hrs | 1718 | by Stephen Jakes
Mzembi's UK engagements explained
Former Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Dr. Walter Mzembi has been engaging with stakeholders in Europe and the United Kingdom as part of his role with the African Forum for Cultural Diplomacy (AFFCD), a p...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 13:36hrs | 3058 | by Staff reporter
Fact-Checking Blessed Geza
A few days ago, war veteran Blessed Geza released a reckless and inflammatory video on YouTube, packed with baseless accusations and outright fabrications all in a desperate attempt to incite unrest....Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:03hrs | 5278 | by John Mbizvo
Bulawayo socialite arrested in school fees forgery scandal
Bulawayo socialite Brendon Shoko, popularly known as “Breezy,” has been arrested for alleged forgery in a scandal involving his girlfriend and an accomplice.Shoko (28) allegedly conspired ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Prominent lawyer cleared following gold theft trial storm
Harare lawyer Admire Rubaya has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a successful Supreme Court appeal against a lower court's decision to try him and three others for allegedly defeating the cour...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police boss says he doesn't have authority to sanction protests
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has firmly rejected claims that his office is responsible for authorizing or denying planned protests, including a nationwide demons...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Jeff Radebe signed IPPs to benefit Patrice Motsepe?
Former Energy Minister Jeff Radebe is still irritated by claims that by authorising Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to supply the government, he was creating a market for his brother-in-law Patrice...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:40hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
What's the point of a witness protection law when Zimbabwe is a lawless country?
Can a government entrenched in corruption seriously be expected to fight it?The Whistle Blower and Witness Protection Bill, set to be tabled in Zimbabwe's National Assembly in August, appears ...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 13:40hrs | 385 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Allegations surface against Lupane District Chief Medical Officer for misuse of authority and decline in hospital services
Lupane District Chief Medical Officer, George Mutizira, has come under scrutiny following allegations that he has contributed to the decline in service delivery at St. Luke's Hospital. It is claimed t...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1054 | by Stephen Jakes
NSSA chair implicated in extortion case
National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman Emmanuel Fundira was questioned by police on Wednesday in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior emplo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Choosing Chiwenga to replace Mnangagwa is like a mouse telling a black mamba bites better than a green mamba!
I wonder still if I could have said it better than this! (Wilbert Mukori's last article on BYO 24) Zimbabwean GenZs are a problem, not a solution. They will muddle with water instead of coming up with...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 15:13hrs | 1293 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe, Botswana border impasse rages on
A long-standing border dispute between Zimbabwe and Botswana, sparked by the construction of the Kazungula Bridge, continues to be a contentious issue four years after the US$259.3 million project was...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 11:58hrs | 14100 | by Staff reporter
A leader who fears prison will always imprison his opponents!
Fear can be a tyrannical leader's downfall!There is a peculiar irony in how some leaders choose to deal with their political opponents, journalists, and human rights defenders—imprisonment. ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:21hrs | 429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex-Zipra cadre laments neglect of war vets
A South Africa-based Zipra war veteran, Chandagwinyira Chose, has expressed disappointment over the government's alleged neglect of former liberation war fighters.Chose's remarks follow accusa...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:18hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Mhlanga's bail hearing to be heard today
Alpha Media Holdings senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga will today challenge a magistrate's decision to deny him bail as he takes his freedom bid to the High Court.Mhlanga, who is represented b...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:35hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Brighton 'MaNinja' shines as Bosso crush Kwekwe United
Highlanders 4-0 Kwekwe UnitedBrighton "MaNinja" Ncube's sensational hat-trick was the highlight of the game as Highlanders dismissed Kwekwe United 4-0 in their first home match of the 2025 Cas...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
200 houses in Harare face demolition
Two hundred houses and properties, including two opulent mansions near the National Heroes Acre, were illegally built on land reserved for the Harare Drive expansion project and now face demolition, T...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:30hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Man's bid to sue wife flops
A Harare man's attempt to file for a protection order against his wife was dismissed after a magistrate ruled that the case was wrongly filed and lacked merit. The dispute centered on two houses, with...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:29hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Mutare Museum displays lightning making tools
The Mutare Museum holds many captivating exhibits, but few are as mystifying as the "mheni" or "umbane" (lightning) collection. These objects, reportedly used in the summoning of lightning for retribu...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Éclat Chimhama & Rumbie: One's hysteria, pacified by man's presence in bed and the other, perceived deprived!
I will leave out the causes of their tongue lashings: what is interesting is the language use. I will start with Chimhama whose eloquent speeches and her facial beauty do not escape me. The woma...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 16:24hrs | 337 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tshabangu's court gamble on brink of failure as Welshman Ncube exposes his lies
In a last-ditch attempt to cling to power, Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-imposed "Interim Secretary General" of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has rushed to court seeking an interdict to block...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 14:13hrs | 951 | by George Tshuma
Prophet Makandiwa urges Mnangagwa to facilitate safe return of G40 members
Popular cleric Emmanuel Makandiwa has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to facilitate the safe return of exiled members of the defeated Zanu-PF faction, G40, describing them as harmless.Sever...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:10hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Tamborinyoka's Corruption List: Fact or Fiction?
Luke Tamborinyoka is a name that sunk into political oblivion with the passing of Morgan Tsvangirai. Emmerson Mnangagwa in a display of love and putting country over political differences granted Morg...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1803 | by John Mbizvo
No to Fast Track Tolls and Free Parking for MPs, Serve the people first
Recent announcement that Members of Parliament (MPs) in Harare will now enjoy free parking in the Central Business District (CBD) and access to express lanes at toll gates on our highways is just wron...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:13hrs | 621 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chief dragged to court over judgment delay
Nyasha Nzara has filed a case against Chief Munikwa in the Masvingo Civil Court, seeking to compel the traditional leader to deliver a judgment on a long-standing dispute over the Nzara Village headsh...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:01hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor acquitted in high-profile armed robbery bail case
Harare regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere has acquitted prosecutor Mr. Tapiwa Kasema, who was accused of unlawfully consenting to bail for four notorious armed robbers, including the infamous Musa Ta...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:01hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Teacher accused of bedding pupil during extra lessons
A St Peter's Kubatana Industrial Training College teacher, Kudakwashe Jongwe, has been accused by the mother of one of his students of inappropriate conduct, including allegedly turning his house into...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:47hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
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