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Political wave blowing across SADC
Africa's politics are rapidly evolving. Today's voters are not accustomed to the revolutionary movements' empty and rhetorical promises.People are aware of their desires now. The days of these...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:37hrs | 438 | by Leonard Koni
Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!
Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies on sale. There is nothing that tells me that these ...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2905 | by Nomazulu Thata
Nurse illegally performing surgeries on patients in ZImbabwe
Admire Munyeki, a former nurse from Mbizo 5 in Kwekwe, has been found guilty of illegally practicing as a medical doctor and performing four surgeries in Gokwe. He appeared before Kwekwe Magistrate Gr...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:48hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Woman accidentally sends lover indecent picture of another man
A Bulawayo woman's decision to send pictures of her sexual organ to her boyfriend based in South Africa as a Valentine's Day gift ended in heartbreak after she inadvertently sent him indecent photo of...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia: There goes the puppies again!
OVER the past few months, the political temperature has been heating up as if the country's general elections are scheduled for next year.Watching developments from my poshto has been quite in...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:06hrs | 9 | by Retired Major Action Mandingo
Go to Harare and arrest Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
For someone who studied chemistry, I know that a chain of reactions has a lot to do with the heat that produces those reactions. Chain reactions can be a sequence of reactions where a reactive product...Published: 24 May 2021 at 15:51hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
81 million condoms distributed in Zimbabwe last year
A STAGGERING 81 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe last year as the country strives to achieve global HIV testing and condom use targets by 2030. Zimbabwe ranks number five in Africa...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Salary deductions irk teachers
THE government has raised the ire of teachers after taking 2.5% of their salaries as contributions to its newly set-up mutual fund for civil servants amid claims the workers were not properly consulte...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
A letter to Ms. Sehlule Ndlovu: Hillside Bulawayo
Dear Ms. Sehlule Ndlovu, I start my letter with the first sentence of the article written today regarding the fight you had with supposedly your husband Trust Moyo. If marriage is war, the bed...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 19:06hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe witchdoctor's daughter declined refugee status in New Zealand
The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.The woman said i...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dr Masimba Mavaza, sex in Zimbabwean culture is tantamount to rape. Men think sex is physics!
Dr. Mavaza, your article was informative, I am sure many will benefit from your input. What excited me most in your article is not so much about sex element which is exciting enough but your confirmat...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 12:39hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Circumcision a racist experiment on black boys, says Study
CRITICAL appraisal has dismissed World Health Organisation ( WHO)-recommended campaigns to circumcise millions of African boys and men to reduce HIV transmission as mere systemic racism and "neo-colon...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Tawanda Muchehiwa's gory story on how he was abducted by Ferret team
I often wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely with a pulsating headache. At that moment, I can feel intense pain on the right side of my jaw. I never get back to sleep.I have t...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 15 | by Tawanda Muchehiwa
The curse of education?
I was jolted by a friend's tweet last night. It said "I have learnt much in my life… but the biggest stumbling block to my learning has been my education!"So it turns out, life is really one...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:59hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye
Shangani circumcision teams turn away health partners
Shangani villagers in Chiredzi have shut out all health partners from taking part in this year's circumcision ceremony which started on Sunday, citing intrusion into their culture.The end of t...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inside the 'secret' world of Gule Wamkulu
THE Nyau or Gule, popularly known in Zimbabwe as zvigure, are an enigma. Mystic, misunderstood and feared — their secrets have been hidden for centuries behind gory masks, cryptic dances and bizarre...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland East consumes 7 million condoms
ABOUT seven million condoms were distributed across Mashonaland East province last year alone, in a bid to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and new HIV infections.Addressing score...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A' Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the hi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:15hrs | 7 | by Brian Maregedze
A Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the historicity of the Jerusalem Council. In d...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:09hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze
Her privates are too big for Chamisa: My reply
Her privates are too big for Chamisa; Herbert Garikai commented on an international world's favourite newspaper: "The Angolan Times." To think that this man is a diplomat representing Zimbabwe...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 15:21hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Family sues over unsanctioned son's foreskin removal
A Bulawayo couple is suing the Minister of Health and Child Care and Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe for allegedly depriving their 10-year-old son "the pleasure of natural and n...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
PSI, govt sued over unsanctioned circumcision
A Bulawayo couple has sued the Population Service International Zimbabwe (PSI) and Health minister David Parirenyatwa for allegedly circumcising their 10-year-old son without their consent.Sho...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches 'HIV prevention' pill
Government last week launched the pre-exposure prophylaxis strategy (PrEP), which is meant to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. Speaking at the "Million Men Circumcised" celebrations a...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe defence forces hard hit by HIV, Aids
THE State security sector has been hit hard by HIV and Aids and is struggling to provide adequate health care to its sick personnel, Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda h...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Adios Cde Dr Amai Grace
Now that the local news wires are ablaze with how lewd Mrs Grace Mugabe conducted herself in front of the law, it becomes clear that to her and her family, the Constitution was just but one of those p...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 09:02hrs | | by Chigumbu Warikandwa
ZANU PF and MDC-T same violence Whatsapp group
Revolutionary greetings comrades. Watching the recent Baba Sorobhic drama unfolds in MDC-T is very disappointing especially considering the fact that the party presents itself as a citadel of democrac...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 16:46hrs | 7 | by Khulani David Ndlovu
Hands off our President Mujuru - NPP Youths
Revolutionary greetings comrades. Violence in politics is an act of evil committed by cowards and ill-tutored politicians. It is an act committed on those opponents who pose a threat to their strange ...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 16:37hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu
Pasi naningi is an outdated political rhetoric
Revolutionary greetings dear comrades. In revolution there is pasi(down) with so and so. The enemies of the revolution are those in power who abuse power. They use the workers and peasants as their do...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 22:16hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu, NPP National youth spokesperson
Student beds prostitute
In a shocking case of child delinquency and abuse, a 15-year-old student based at Murambinda Growth Point reportedly admitted that he has had several sexual encounters including having unprotected sex...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 11:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe women urged to stop inserting herbs in their privates
MASVINGO - There are women who insert herbs in their privates to tighten the canal but this habit is dangerous as it promotes the development of cancer.Speaking at a workshop held at a local M...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Patrick Lumumba: How to become a Colonial Constable
Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba does not only speak on African solutions for African problems, he raises hell and does not let any sleeping dogs lie. The Kenyan Pan-Africanist lawyer and judge does not ta...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Grace Mugabe fears attacks and the assassination of her children?
IN the August of the year of Our Lord two important politicians found themselves in South Africa facing two different but equally grave protocols.One faced serious medical protocols after inge...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 14:00hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Reptiles and Eagles in High Noon
In the August of the year of Our Lord two important politicians found themselves in South Africa facing two different but equally grave protocols. One faced serious medical protocols after ingesting a...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 17:23hrs | 28 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Robert Mugabe the physical man naturally retreats
PERHAPS we must do that; abandon the "Him" and deal with the "It". We must leave the man and engage with the phenomenon. There are many profits in the present for reading and understanding Robert Muga...Published: 04 Aug 2017 at 13:00hrs | 1 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Wadyajena is not circumcised- Maridadi
MDC-T legislator James Maridadi caused a stir in parliament after making claims that a Zanu PF legislator Mayor Wadyajena was unircumcised.Maridadi made the remarks during the debate con...Published: 06 May 2017 at 09:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Kasukuwere accused of double standards
LOCAL Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere yesterday had a torrid time in the National Assembly when opposition MPs lambasted him for suspending Chitungwiza councillors.Kasukuwere had issued...Published: 05 May 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Season of the MOU and the end of Political Innocence
Perhaps we must do that. Abandon the "Him" and deal with the "It." We must leave the man and engage with the phenomenon. There are many profits in the present for reading and understanding Robert Muga...Published: 04 May 2017 at 17:27hrs | 1 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Depo-provera fuel HIV
Women from Matabeleland region who use Depo-provera are at great risk of contracting HIV, World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly said.Chances of contracting the virus are said to...Published: 03 May 2017 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
NRZ asset register in shambles
THE rundown National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is sitting on countrywide real estate estimated to be worth more than $150 million, with the potential to raise at least $5 million in rentals monthly....Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Circumcision ring, men risk tetanus infection
Unimmunised men who undergo circumcision using prepex device (popularly known as Ring), risk tetanus infection through wounds on their organs, it has been learnt.It is against this backdrop th...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Malema denies impregnating Zimbabwe woman
The EFF leader says the story was fabricated because of his political criticism against ‘them', the Citizen reported.Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has slammed a ...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 14:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Good morning Brethren
TODAY'S WORD"He was sore athirst, and called on the Lord, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of Thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst?" -- Judges 15:18...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 08:10hrs | | by Bhekinkosi Nkomo
16-year-old injured in machete self-circumcision
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy from Lupane District in Matabeleland North province used a machete to circumcise himself after succumbing to peer pressure.Matabeleland North provincial medical director ...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa's new strategies to defeat HIV/AIDS
Prevention, treatment and care cut new infections by 14%. After more than three decades of wrestling the ...Published: 17 Dec 2016 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Juliette Martin
Is Patrick Chinamasa Ready for Ministerial Harakiri?
This year has been pretty hectic for my learned friend and former Cabinet colleague Zimbabwe Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa. Patrick is a consummate politician, who in spite of the negative pu...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 10:31hrs | | by Welshman Ncub
Detoxing Zimbabwe's political atmosphere
Our political differences should be differences of ideas, vision and ideology. There is nothing personal about it. Leave children out of it. The translation of verbal violence into physical violence i...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 06:44hrs | | by Nick Mangwana
Man assaults sister in circumcision row
A MAN from Mbembesi in Matabeleland North beat up his sister after she refused to initiate her son to the traditional ways of circumcision according to their traditional Xhosa beliefs. Mkhululi Si...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:11hrs | | by Amanda Ncube
Heroes or herods Day ...political oxymoron of the day
The people of Zimbabwe celebrate Heroes day. A day set aside to remember the lives of disciplined, dedicated and brave sons and daughters who immensely contributed to the well being of our count...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 15:19hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Have A Dose Of Motivation: Critical Critics' Crippling Criticism Crisis!
Just a few moments after arriving at the battlefield, David found him- self in the hands of a furious critical brother. Now, stop feeling sorry for the poor teenage David, behold the critical Eliab is...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 02:07hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Find your identity in Christ
GREETINGS in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. A few months ago, we experienced a heat wave right here in Zimbabwe and a huge fuss was made about that. Now we are in winter and it has been one of the...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Pastor Tinashe Zinyemba
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