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Why do kids love Christmas?
Christmas is considered the time for kids. As soon as you tell them that Christmas is about to come, they will feel excited. Over the years of celebrating Christmas, your kids felt something positive....Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:55hrs | 316 | by Agencies
Anti-Corruption Commission investigating Biti over $30 million deal
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating former Finance Minister Mr Tendai Biti over a $30 million deal between the National Social Security Authority and the now defunct Renaissance B...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 08:06hrs | 7551 | by Staff Reporter
Britain dismisses Jonathan Moyo's 'conspiracy theories'
THE British Government has dismissed as "absurd conspiracy theories" claims by former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo that the United Kingdom is backing President Mnangagwa and his party Zanu...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3582 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe fights on
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe has formed a trust company, Trustees of the Grace Mugabe Foundation, as she scales up her fight to take over gold claims at Smithfield Farm in Mazowe.On Friday, ...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | 3088 | by Staffr eporter
Makorokoza hits back at Grace Mugabe
Former first lady Grace Mugabe may have made millions of dollars through gold mining at 16 gold claims she seized at Smithfield Farm in Mazowe, it has been alleged.The claim was made at ...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 12:43hrs | 1651 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe robbed by her own employees?
THE government has dismissed as lies claims by former first lady Grace Mugabe that her Mazowe estate has been invaded by 400 illegal gold panners and that some 31 laptops were stolem from an orphanage...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 09:01hrs | 5391 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe, Obert Mpofu clash
GOVERNMENT has dismissed former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe's claims that her farm and children's home were invaded by illegal gold miners and clarified that security personnel to the former First Fam...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:48hrs | 2574 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe ordered off farm
FORMER President Robert Mugabe's security aides based at Gushungo Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit have been ordered to vacate Smithfield Farm in Mazowe, which th...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:10hrs | 2209 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho councillor nabs xmas day ‘rapist' in SA
A Tsholotsho councillor, who in December 2016 gained fame after hunting down a second fugitive rapist, has again been instrumental in the arrest of a man who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl on Chri...Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1720 | by Staff reporter
Xmas cheer for pensioners, rural folk
Government says it is looking into the plight of pensioners and people living in rural areas to ensure they have access to cash during the festive season.Demand for cash during the festive sea...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:07hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Price hikes dampen festive mood
CONSUMERS have expressed dismay over the continuous increase in the prices of basic commodities, which they say could dampen the festive mood.A snap survey conducted by Business Chronicle yest...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:39hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter
Mugabexit: Poisoned chalice or true Santa?
True to tradition, the gift remains wrapped and sealed under the Christmas tree - another Zimbabwe ruin, absolutely stunning to behold, but potentially hopeless for function! Zimbabwe is yet to savour...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:02hrs | 126 | by Mathanelazitha
Early Christmas Present For Zimbabweans
Dear My fellow countrymen we have been presented with an early xmas present by Father Christmas ...The General together with the Zimbabwe National People's Army. General we salute you....Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 18:04hrs | 1023 | by Munya Shumba
Outrage over Mbalula remarks escalates
Scores of Zimbabweans have reacted angrily to South Africa (SA)'s Police minister Fikile Mbalula's statement that Zimbabwean soldiers were the ones perpetrating most crimes in his country.Poli...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 15:50hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter
MSU lecturer killer in court
AN education inspector who allegedly killed his estranged wife who was a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) in an alleged infidelity row has been indicted to appear for trial at the H...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 06:35hrs | 1173 | by Staff reporter
Akbay looking for one more striker
HIGHLANDERS will conclude their squad reinforcement by signing one more striker, with coach Erol Akbay saying their potency in front of goal would be key to the title chase.Eccentric strik...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 06:10hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe's birthday important as Christmas'
THE Zanu-PF Youth League says celebrating President Mugabe's birthday is as important to them as celebrating Christmas Day as he has championed the liberation and empowerment for not only Zimbabwe...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:22hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Xmas card delivered very late to MPs
Notice anything about President Robert Mugabe's Christmas card this year - apart from the fact it's been delivered VERY late?Zimbabwe opposition MP Jessie Majome took to Facebook to share a sn...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 08:08hrs | 2649 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's birthday 'should be celebrated like Xmas'
President Robert Mugabe's birthday should be celebrated like Christmas Day, the ruling Zanu-PF youth league has said, adding that the veteran leader is "The Messiah" to them.According to N...Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 07:47hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Plastic money spurs Christmas spending
MORE than 80 percent of retail transactions during the festive season were conducted through plastic money with more than 4 000 Point of Sale Machines added in December alone.Confederation...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 07:54hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa - It's all fake
Hey, happy new year everyone. I wish you an awesome year; wealthy and healthy, I mean, really wealthy, not fake wealthy. How did you manage gifts for your loved ones under these trying economic times,...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 12:03hrs | 526 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Bleak Christmas for Mugabe's civil servants
Long-suffering civil servants, who have been hoping for a change in their fortunes for the better, will endure yet another miserable festive season after President Robert Mugabe's stone-broke gove...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 05:23hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai to deliver Christmas message
Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai will today deliver a Christmas message to the Harare MDC-T structures at the Harare Showgrounds.Tsvangirai will address his supporters ...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 09:35hrs | 407 | by Ndou Paul
Teachers to spend Xmas without money, pay dates pegged on December 28, January 3
THE Government has released December pay dates for civil servants, with those in the health sector and uniformed forces being paid on December 21 while the rest will receive their salaries after C...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Pensioners get Christmas bonuses
Pensioners have something to be merry about this Christmas as the National Social Security Authority will give them a bonus that is equivalent to their monthly payouts.In an interview, NSS...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 08:58hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Bond notes triggers countrywide bank siege
Banks opened to long queues and angry customers throughout Zimbabwe yesterday after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's move to introduce bond notes in an effort to fight a crippling liquidity crunch....Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 14:08hrs | 1199 | by Staff reporter
'Brace for more festive season roadblocks'
Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo has ordered the police to mount more roadblocks across the country's highways during the festive season for the "safety of travellers".This is despite...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 10:15hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers fear penniless Christmas
Progressive Teachers Union Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has raised fears of a 'dry Christmas" as Government is increasingly struggling to pay civil servants on time.On Thursday, Bulawayo24.com re...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 13:26hrs | 1787 | by Thobekile Zhou
Teachers fear penniless Christmas
Progressive Teachers Union Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has raised fears of a 'dry Christmas" as Government is increasingly struggling to pay civil servants on time.On Thursday, Bulawayo24.com reveal...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 13:23hrs | 1187 | by Thobekile Zhou
MSU lecturer 'killer' claims self-defence
A MINISTRY of Primary and Secondary Education inspector who allegedly murdered his wife who was a lecturer at Midlands State University (MSU) has claimed that he killed her in self-defence.Fre...Published: 04 Mar 2016 at 05:40hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
MSU lecturer 'killer' claims self defence
A MINISTRY of Primary and Secondary Education inspector who allegedly murdered his wife who was a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) has claimed that he killed her in self-defence....Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 05:31hrs | 2737 | by Patrick Chitumba
'Cheat & brag wife murdered'
A Midlands State University (MSU) Lecturer was allegedly brutally stabbed to death by her husband after she bragged about an extra-marital affair she was having as revenge for her husband's infidelity...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 06:24hrs | 3601 | by Munyaradzi Musiiwa
Xmas Day murder suspect gets $150 bail
A BULAWAYO man who allegedly fatally stabbed a rival suitor on Christmas Day during a fight over a girlfriend has been granted $150 bail pending trial. Lindani Caphu, 20, of Old Magwegwe subur...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 05:20hrs | 1445 | by Mashudu Netsianda
Fugitive arsonist arrested on return for Xmas holiday
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Masvingo who accused his aunt of practising witchcraft, set her bedroom hut on fire destroying property worth about $2,400 and fled to South Africa.Tonderai Mapfumo, 29,...Published: 08 Jan 2016 at 05:39hrs | 1467 | by Walter Mswazie
'Party spoiler' gets Xmas day beating
A CHRISTMAS party turned tragic for a Bulawayo man who suffered a broken arm after being assaulted for switching off the radio when others still wanted to be merry.Professor Dube of Springs Fa...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 06:38hrs | 2635 | by Auxilia Katongomara
Xmas party feud lands man in court
A CHRISTMAS party turned tragic for a Bulawayo man who suffered a broken arm after being assaulted for switching off the radio when others still wanted to make merry.Professor Dube of Springs ...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 06:27hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
Weak rand cuts Xmas traffic
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans based in South Africa failed to travel home during the just ended festive season owing to the poor performance of the rand that saw the number of travellers droppi...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 06:24hrs | 1715 | by Thupeyo Muleya
Why Civil Servants were not paid December salaries and bonuses
Zanu-PF should be condemned in the strongest terms for inflicting unprecedented pain and suffering on civil servants. We never imagined how far Zanu-PF could go with its cruelty. There are many social...Published: 02 Jan 2016 at 08:57hrs | 5747 | by DR Tapiwa Mashakada, Mp Hatfield
Mugabe's happy Christmas - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 26th December 2015
As we spent another Christmas in exile we were surprised to hear from the United Nations that 'Zimbabwe had done tremendously well' on the human rights front. We would never have known this if the Her...Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 15:38hrs | 1868 | by Zimbabwe Vigil
No reason of not paying Civil servants before Christmas- Jonathan Moyo
Higher, Tertiary Science and Technology minister Jonathan Moyo has declared that there was no special reason why the government has not paid the civil servants their salaries and bonuses before Christ...Published: 28 Dec 2015 at 11:51hrs | 6001 | by Stephen Jakes
Inter Cape bus from Jo'burg to Bulawayo locks-up passengers on board!
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: 25 Dec 2015 at 10:44hrs | 7918 | by Concerned Citizen
Grace Mugabe dishes out Xmas goodies
ZANU-PF party supporters who attended the 15th People's Conference that ended in Victoria Falls yesterday went home all smiles after the First Family showered them with Christmas goodies that comprise...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:36hrs | 1165 | by Leonard Ncube
Weekend BUZZ - Whats happening around Skies
AmphitheatreCONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah and his 3rd Generation band make a return to the venue tomorrow. The Eriza hit-maker will be supported by Cal_...Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 09:38hrs | 2186 | by Arts reporter
Do Zimbabweans know its Christmas?
"Its Christmas time; there's no need to be afraid, At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade. And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy, Throw your arms around the wor...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 13:33hrs | 1736 | by Sij Ncube
Council sets $150,000 target for Xmas cheer fund
THE Bulawayo City Council has this year set a target of $50,000 for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund to spread festive joy to underprivileged residents. The Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund is an annual e...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 04:14hrs | 914 | by Patient Sibanda
Kim and Kanye's baby due on Xmas day
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's second child is due on Christmas Day, TMZ reported.According to the publication, "doctors have back timed the date of conception and they've been told their son...Published: 29 Sep 2015 at 12:27hrs | 3153 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean charged with Dete conservationist's murder
PERTH - The man charged for the murder of conservationist Greg Gibbard in Dete has been described as a friend of the Australian.Xmas Mpofu, a former employee of Painted Dog Corperation (PD...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 11:39hrs | 3280 | by Staff reporter
Xmas romp ends in death
A South Africa-based man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North allegedly had sex with his partner until she died!, Sithembile Moyo is understood to have died while in bed with Thabani Mlotshwa, who is ...Published: 23 Jan 2015 at 07:44hrs | 6126 | by Danisa Masuku
Man steal employer's beast for Xmas
A 33-YEAR-OLD farm worker will spend the next nine years in prison after he stole his employer's beast in a bid to have a feast together with his family over the festive holiday.Sibangilizwe ...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 08:30hrs | 1569 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
'Mugabe stole my Xmas'
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday likened President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party to the Grinch that stole Christmas. Delivering his end of year address at the pa...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 06:14hrs | 5340 | by Staff reporter
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