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Mauritius' ruling party ousted from power
The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election."The population has decided to choose ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 2645 | by Staff reporter
Deputy Minister humiliates ZANU-PF MP
Deputy Minister for Local government and Public Works Engineer Banjamin Kabikira had a last laugh after a team in his constituency Centenary 'Yuna Yuna' United defeated Mazowe North Member of Parliame...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 14:56hrs | 4131 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Muzarabani
Coldplay's Chris Martin grew up in Zimbabwe
Coldplay fans are only just discovering where frontman Chris Martin spent a lot of time growing up – and they reckon it makes ‘so much sense'.Love them or hate them, Coldplay have establis...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi claims Succession is not on Zanu-PF Agenda at Conference
Self-exiled former ZANU-PF Politburo member Walter Mzembi has stated that succession is not on the agenda for the ruling party, countering speculation surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's future...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Otis Fraser to headline Bulawayo's Old School gig
Following the successful hosting of the Private School music event over the weekend, Bulawayo is poised for another exciting night of nostalgia with the upcoming Old School Gig at The Place next Frida...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 13:25hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Gokwe man jailed 33 years for murder
A man from Matekenya Village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe North, Gift Chimbangu (25) has been convicted by the High Court sitting at Gokwe on murder charges and was slapped with 33 years imprisonment. ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 302 | by Stephen Jakes
Clement Magwaza to launch his 15th album in November
Renowned Tshibilika/Rhumba artist Clement Magwaza, known for his vibrant and energetic performances, has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated 15th album, Isiphala Sengqondo. Set ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:07hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2907 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bulawayo Virgin Girl organisation grows membership
THE number of virgin girls, known as amatshitshi in Bulawayo who took part in the recently-held King Mzilikazi Day commemorations has increased from 40 (last year) to 65 this year.Scores of vi...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe business couple claims state persecution in US$137m fraud trial
A Harare business couple involved in Estate management has accused prosecutors of dancing to the tune of unscrupulous top ranked government and police officers allegedly determined to fix them on beha...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 15:54hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
MK Party forming trade unions and labour federation
President of labour federation Cosatu, Zingiswa Losi, on Wednesday said the African National Congress-aligned labour movements are suffering huge losses as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is forming ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians gear up for 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Nine Marimba bands from Zimbabwe are set to participate in the 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival which is taking place at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Bo...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 18:04hrs | 171 | by Agencies
Sangoma at home, artiste on stage
Musician Evias Bhebhe, popularly known as Dziva Lemvula, takes great joy when listeners become possessed by their ancestral spirits while listening to his music. Bhebhe, who performs with Gogo Awakhiw...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:50hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's traditional healers take to TikTok
WEARING a stylish black leather jacket and a red blouse, a denim sun hat covering her dreadlocked head, Gogo Mafirakureva goes live on TikTok.In just the first few minutes of her livestream, a...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 18:01hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
We don't want crumbs from Mnangagwa's table
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is unbelievable!I was at a loss for words after reading a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana, the permanent secretary for ...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:53hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 men drive to State House, demand to see Mnangagwa
Two Harare men were arrested this month after attempting to visit State House on separate occasions, each requesting to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa.One of the men, Felix Togaraseyi Magure...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF leader issued with a warrant of arrest
Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzi has issued an arrest warrant for Zanu-PF Masvingo youth chairperson Delight Mandebvu after he failed to appear in court today.Mandebvu faces three assault charges re...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caught between words and wallet
In a scene reminiscent of a political satire, President Emmerson Mnangagwa found himself amidst a whirlwind of irony during a recent event at Nhakiwa Vocational Training Centre in Uzumba, where he lau...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe - the Stockholm syndrome capital of the world!
This morning, my heart broke and fell straight into my guts!I watched with utter dismay and sadness as hundreds of rural villagers in Muzarabani converged, in the sweltering sun, to sing, danc...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe Defense Forces embark on nationwide recruitment campaign
The Zimbabwe Defense Forces (ZDF) has launched a comprehensive recruitment drive to bolster its ranks within the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ).The ZNA is see...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 18:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa's CCC resignation
ON 25 January 2024, Zimbabwean opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa quit.Looking through the dancing ropes, it is more like a boxing match. Remember when Mi...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Vivid Gwede
Mtukudzi tried to avoid Zanu-PF
AT the turn of the millennium, Zimbabwe's government introduced what it called "galas", where top musicians performed at different national events to mark important events in the country's history....Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Opposition Politics in Zimbabwe, 1999 - 2024: An Obituary
Advocate Nelson Chamisa's capitulation last week at the behest of the fifth column led by Sengezo Tshabangu was the final nail in opposition politics in Zimbabwe. Armed with state institutions and exp...Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 09:09hrs | 5 | by Innocent Mpoki
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 40 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
All set for DJ Tira and Holy Ten festival at Queen Sports Club
Brace yourselves, Bulawayo, for the most epic and adrenaline-pumping event of ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 19:42hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Cricket Union turns Queens Sports Club into a Strip Club
The Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) and Matabeleland Tuskers Team Manager, Nicholas Singo, find themselves entangled in a legal battle that has exposed their alleged illegal activities at Queens Spor...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 16:30hrs | 16 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
70 arrested for blocking traffic to perform rituals at hit-and-run accident scene
A TOTAL of 70 people were arrested for obstructing free movement of traffic as they performed rituals at a hit-and-run accident scene.In a statement, police said a man died after an unknown mo...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:22hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' judgment set for January
Judgment in the case involving Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy national spokesperson Gift Siziba and four others has been set for January 9 next year.Siziba, who is the former Tshab...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dzino thinks Mnangagwa was a minor and peripheral player in the liberation struggle
Book Excerpt from: In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas & Solutions)By Professor Arthur G.O. MutambaraI later lose my autographed copy of Wilfred Mhanda's b...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 24 | by Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Chamisa's decision to participate in the 9 December by-elections is spot-on
POLITICAL analysts say the decision by the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa to participate in the 9 December by-elections is spot-on as it sends a message of defiance and wil...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 06:03hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs imbiber for calling him ZANU PF activist
There was drama at a local bar in Plumtree after an imbiber labelled his colleague a ZANU PF activist.Seletso Dennis (64) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday facing an assault...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 13:02hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager kills man over girlfriend
An 18-year-old from Plumtree is accused of fatally stabbing a man during a party in the border town. Nature Ngwenya appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates' Court last week, where he faced a murder c...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teenager kills man over girlfriend
A party in Plumtree ended tragic after a jealous 18-year-old man stabbed another man to death in a girlfriend dispute.Nature Ngwenya ap...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 05:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Why Dudula hates foreigners
South African vigilante group Operation Dudula has become notorious for raiding businesses belonging to foreign nationals and forcing shops to close. BBC Africa Eye has gained rare access to members o...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vivi wa Romana releases controversial dance video
Music label Zhomba Entertainment has dropped Chimuti Chirikuno a song produced by Malon Tee and performed by Vinnyman. The song talks about being the centre of attention , being on the spotlight. ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 14:04hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
South African media has failed to bring regime change in Zimbabwe
Over the past 22 years since sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe, western governments have invested billions of dollars into South African white owned media, with the aim of discrediting Zanu-PF. ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 12:34hrs | | by Rutendo Matinyarare
Let's vote peacefully, while respecting the rules as enunciated by Zec
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) had, by Monday afternoon, finished deployment of officials and materials to polling stations ahead of elections today.Police have guaranteed that they w...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
ZEC spells out election day conduct
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) yesterday released a list of activities that are not permitted within a 300-metre radius of a polling station on election day next Wednesday.Posting on ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023
Eighteen-year-old beauty, Owami Ndlovu from Bulawayo was crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023 at a pageant held at a Bulawayo hotel on Saturday evening.Annabelle Chigodo (Bulawayo) was cro...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dance group wins Chibuku dance fest
SEKUNJALO maAfrica Arts dance group from Bulawayo walked away with US$15 000 for being ultimate winners at this year's edition of Chibuku Traditional Dance Festival national finals held at Harare Gard...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters invade CCC gathering
Zanu-PF supporters at the weekend sort to disturb a rally which was being addressed by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba in Bulawayo.This prompted th...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police report made against Energy Mutodi over rally gunfire
Zanu-PF aspiring MP for Bikita South Energy Mutodi stormed the venue of a Citizens Coalition for Change rally and discharged his gun, according to a police complaint filed by his rival John Mupanduki....Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fans destroy BF fence
HARARE football giants Dynamos are likely to face the wrath of the Premier Soccer League as well as the Bulawayo City Council after their fans brought down the fence at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturd...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Court freezes Chamisa's Bindura rally
Scores of party supporters, who had travelled from different parts of the constituency spent the entire day at the Bindura Magistrates CourtTHE magistrate court yesterday froze the Citizens Co...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga addresses sold-out rally
ZANU-PF'S August 23 harmonised election campaign trail is now in full force with the party's Second Secretary and Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga addressing a sold-out rally at Mbare Netball Co...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chevrons down but not out
Zimbabwe cricket fans suffered a heartbreak after the national cricket team, the Chevrons, stumbled in their quest to qualify for the World Cup with a defeat to Sri Lanka at Queens Sports Club in Bula...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
From baba to daddy; the epic transformation of our time
SUNDAY was Fathers' Day. In our days, the father in the home was called baba/ubaba. Today, the children call him daddy. They also call me daddy in my own home but I grew up in the era when the father ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture
SHAKA kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the founder of what would become known as the "Zulu nation".He ruled from about 1817 until he was assassinated by his half-brothers in 1828....Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe takes cricket centre stage
IN a stirring display of confidence, President Mnangagwa yesterday hailed Zimbabwe's selection as the host of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, expressing his belief in the nation's leadership and ...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Economic growth means nothing without benefiting ordinary Zimbabweans
The Zimbabwe government has, for the past three years, been banking on positive economic growth figures in trying to convince the nation that the country was developing.Indeed, under normal ci...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:19hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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