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Believing in ancestral spirits is a myth
At death the body and spirit or the material and immaterial separate. In African society the spirits of the dead, variously known in sub-Saharan Africa as amahlozi or amatongo (Zulu), Xhosa), balimo (...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 17:59hrs | 676 | by Dr Onesimus A. Ngundu
Jah Signal, Charambas clash over copyright claim - YouTube pulls down track
YouTube removed Zimdancehall artist Jah Signal's music video for "Sweetie" due to a copyright infringement complaint filed by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video, which played a signifi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uebert Angel will neither be prosecuted nor charged!
Dear Bulawayo 24 News Staff Writer: Upon reading, your article entitled: 'Mnangagwa throws Prophet Uebert Angel under the bus,' I went to my dictionary to verify the meaning of the idiomat...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 03:41hrs | | by Tawandah Mudzingwah
Religion influences politics
The religion is very influential in shaping the lives of the people this is because it directs their way of life. Zimbabwe is largely Christian dominated and the people's behavior is influenced by the...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:51hrs | | by Grace Chekai
Dad christens kids Jesus, Mbuya Nehanda and Mugabe
Jesus, Mbuya Nehanda and Mugabe are siblings! This is not blasphemy or a script for a movie and believe it or not, there is a Harare family where they incarnate.Even if we are to invite the DN...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
I've an open-door policy, says Kirsty Coventry
YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry yesterday said she had an open-door policy contrary to claims that she was not interactive.Coventry told NewsDay Life & Style on ...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
When Magufuli spoke from the grave
There once lived a woman in Masvingo who was called Shuvai Ben Mahofa.Known for her unapologetic straight-talk and indefatigable industry, she had long morphed into an Iron Lady before activism on...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:30hrs | | by Bishop L
Mohadi falls: Who is my brother?
Tendai Mbofana sent me some information, which greatly upset me. I ignored it. Then he sent me the same information for the second time. I only write under some cloud of inspiration. at this point the...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 13:54hrs | 11 | by Ken Mufuka
Jonathan Moyo slams Chamisa
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has slated opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa for pushing for the reopening of churches even as Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly....Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 15:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mutodi and MDC's Daniel Molokele square off
It was refreshing to listen to this debate, Zanu PF and MDC shared a platform without trading insults or chiding each other. The debate was mature and showed signs of a growing democratic media space....Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:27hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC slams Mnangagwa for blasphemy
The Movement for Democratic Change has slammed President Emmerson Mnangagwa for blasphemy after he tweeted a message over Easter in which he said the country's economy would "triumph" as Jesus did thr...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 15:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi defends Mnangagwa
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi has defended the metaphor used by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday where he equated himself to God and Chamisa to satan.Said Mutodi, "Some s...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 08:14hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mutumwa Mawere was a ZANU PF front?
A Zimbabwean activist Rutendo Matinyarare has accused business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere of being a beneficiary of ZANU PF's political patronage which saw him owning over 27 blue chip companies in Z...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 12:10hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Deadly suicide blast at polling station in Pakistan
Pakistanis voted on Wednesday in elections that could propel former World Cup cricketer Imran Khan to power, as security fears intensified with a voting-day blast that killed at least 28 after a campa...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 09:32hrs | | by AFP
2018 elections: Race for the Christian vote
A picture of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special advisor Christopher Mutsvangwa and his wife, Monica, kneeling before a young-looking man at what appears to be a prophet's sanctuary recently did ro...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Kennedy Nyavaya
President Emmerson Mnangagwa never equated his govt to God's govt
As usual the social media was abuzz with a clip of ED and obviously some mischievous elements interpreting to mean that the president was being blasphemous and disrespecting God. In the clip the presi...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 18:44hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The voice of the people is NOT the voice of God
Over the past seven months, ever since the military coup that ousted former Zimbabwe dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe in November last year, the country has been inundated with several slogans and mantr...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 09:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Put prophets to test
EVER since the turn of the millennium, Africa has witnessed an unusual number of prophets who all claim to have a calling from God.Zimbabwe, like other predominantly Christian nations, is no excep...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophets and politicians responsible for Zimbabwe's suffering
It is now 02:04 hrs, and have been sleeplessly lying in bed since 01:00 hrs, wondering why I was so insomniac, when I felt compelled to read Jeremiah 23 from the Holy Bible.As I read this 40-v...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Heaven-bound' Prophet Makandiwa insists
CHARISMATIC preacher, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, who ignited a fierce debate for saying he had done everything to access Heaven, is standing by his utterances.In 30-second video clip that wen...Published: 13 May 2018 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's dangerous new slogan
THE ruling Zanu-PF last Friday launched its 2018 election manifesto which has been widely criticised as tantamount to building castles in the air, just like the 2013 one.Neutrals and critics s...Published: 12 May 2018 at 15:27hrs | | by Dumisani Muleya
Chinyande, there is no 'new era of democracy' in Zimbabwe - not when ED is blatantly rigging election
Anyone who thanks President Mnangagwa and his November coup posse for deposing the dictator Mugabe only do so out of short sightedness, foolishness or both! It is the Joint Operation Command (JOC) –...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 19:33hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Churches should not blaspheme just to please Mnangagwa
As a devout Christians it is always painful to hear any form of blasphemy against Jehovah God, but it is most insulting when it emanates from those who should know better - the church and its leaders ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Churches should not blaspheme just to please Mnangagwa
As a devout Christians it is always painful to hear any form of blasphemy against Jehovah God, but it is most insulting when it emanates from those who should know better - the church and its leaders ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:46hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu pf a natural disaster to Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF's rule in Zimbabwe can only be compared to a natural disaster, destructive to anything in its path. Still they, in their myopic minds, think they are the answer so people have to retain them i...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 22:45hrs | | by Albert T Kadada
Who is the Representative of God on Earth?
Many have claimed to be representatives of God on earth. But who is the true representative of God on earth right now ? The answer is in John 14:26. It is written and remains written,"But the ...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 10:38hrs | | by Tendai Tagarira
Stop this sanction mantra, building the economy should be a priority
The sanction mantra song is an old song please try another one with Zimbabwe being number 3 in Africa in terms of literacy people should never take this generation for granted, those who are singing t...Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 17:47hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwe searching for totem-less politics
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa returns from exile after fleeing Zimbabwe following his sacking from the Vice Presidency the previous fortnight by the then President of Zimbabwe and the ruling party, Robe...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa must stop the politics of patronage
Widespread corruption in the Zimbabwean government got to a little slow down after the army intervened to restore order and stability. Zimbabwean politics was riddled with corruption as president awar...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 15:40hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Negative political rants and their effective on voters
Many people have a visceral reaction to political attack rallies on TV: Not much will prompt a faster change of the electorate heart, but they are difficult to escape during election season and t...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 20:32hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans are reaping what they sow, enjoy the meal you prepared for yourself
Zimbabweans have made a bed and we have prepared the bed ourselves and we must not complain we must enjoy ourselves. Sometimes we tend to wonder and pour so many complains, and give blame to one perso...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 11:10hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Don't spoil our Ndebele language (lingasoneli ulimi lwethu lwesiNdebele)
Minister of primary and secondary education Lazarus Dokora must be held liable and accountable for letting the following people spoil isiNdebele language "Blessing Chabikwa, Luiginia Shaw, David...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Chipanga: Bootlicking gone awry
The late Harare mayor Tony Gara who infamously once likened President Robert Mugabe to Jesus Christ, would have been proud of Zanu-PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga if he was still alive.Gara'...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe equal to Jesus,'says Chipanga
AFTER attracting brickbats following his bootlicking that bordered on blasphemy in Marondera a few weeks ago, where he described President Robert Mugabe as an angel, Zanu-PF youth secretary, Kudzanai ...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe warned of God's wrath
ZIMBABWE Council of Churches (ZCC) general secretary, Kenneth Mtata has warned President Robert Mugabe of gleefully accepting idolatrous titles from his followers, saying he risks God's wrath of being...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man sentenced to death over Facebook post
A Pakistani counter-terrorism court has sentenced to death a man who allegedly committed blasphemy on Facebook, a government prosecutor said on Sunday, the first time someone has been handed the death...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 23:41hrs | 1 | by Reuters
I did not invite myself to the Oceans summit, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am so disappointed by the ignorance displayed by our opposition. Their ignorance of global issues is inexcusable for people who harbour dreams of ...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 13:53hrs | | by CZ
Mugabe laughs at his image in the mirror
Mugabe runs the country in his own image best described as a dictatorial, totalitarian, autocratic, tyrannous and authoritative. Those that have been inducted, indoctrinated and trapped in the Mugabe ...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 23:29hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
'Kudzai Chipanga needs to be examined,' says Zapu
It is embarrassing, blasphemy and shame for Kudzai Chipanga to stand in front of people and announce that his President Mugabe is an angel.Let ZAPU Youth Front describe to the Zimbabweans and ...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 13:09hrs | | by Zapu Youth Front Information Department
'Mugabe is angel Gabriel'
ZANU-PF youth secretary Kudzanai Chipanga yesterday equated President Robert Mugabe to an angel while claiming the 93-year-old leader will be part of those vetting righteous people who will go to heav...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is greater than any single individual
One day king Ahab came back home, sullen and refusing to eat, to which Jezebel his queen inquired as to the source of his gloom. Ahab's responded precisely, 'Naboth has refused to sell me his vineyard...Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 17:59hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Why Women's Rights May Never Be Guaranteed In Africa And The Middle East!
The large craving for gender equality and a continuous upgrade in affirmative action for women, may yield a generous amount of progress in the liberal world, but will continue quite sadly, to suffer r...Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 01:11hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
Blamphemous rapper apologises
Bulawayo rapper CAL_VIN who this week challenged God and Jesus to kill him if they are real has made a Damascus turn and apologized on what was deemed as blasphemy and mere attention seeking.O...Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 03:56hrs | | by Alice Dube
Accept bond notes at your own risk
To fellow ZimbabweansIt is sad and painful to see Zimbabwe's economy being destructed to 0.001percent by Zanu government.Introduction of bond notes is a strategy introduced by the crue...Published: 12 Dec 2016 at 11:42hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Mutsvangwa rubbishes Mujuru's alleged sexcapades
WAR veterans have reacted angrily to what they called Zanu-PF's belittling of female combatants of the country's liberation war following State media "exposés" of former Vice-President Joice Muju...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 07:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'You are Angel Gabriel' recite Police recruits N Korea style - Zim will never be DPRK
I have heard of the mind numbing praise singing of such tyrants as the Supreme Leader Kim Ilsung of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) where soldiers would stand attentively first thing ...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 14:30hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
I am 'an angel' said VP Mphoko - curse of power turning 'unscrupulous' into demigods
In the epic 1986 TV mini-series Shaka Zulu Doctor Henry Fynn (Robert Powell) treats a young woman whom the village medicine man had pronounced dead back to health. The black natives were dually impres...Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 06:05hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
New Zimbabwean bond notes are similar to loan sharks
It is painful and it is unfortunate to all Zimbabweans to go back to stateless states whereby by money has got no characteristics. "money is used as a medium of exchange'money is loved by people, it u...Published: 24 May 2016 at 06:45hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Till Mujuru's sins be white as snow
"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."This is a well-kn...Published: 02 Apr 2016 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe outstrips UK, France in internet freedom - report
ZIMBABWEANS are enjoying considerable freedom of the Internet, although a United States conservative think tank that has always been anti-Government has identified MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai as...Published: 02 Dec 2015 at 05:15hrs | | by Lincoln Towindo
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