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Bags for Jeys Marabini packed, ready to go
BULAWAYO's jazz music superstar, Jeys Marabini has packed his bags and ready to go. The Xola hitmaker is ready to prove that he is a force to reckon with in his United Kingdom (UK) tour where he will ...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:31hrs | 6 | by Christopher 'Mawande' Ncube
Villagers partner Government to rehabilitate neglected road
THE Godlwayo community in Insiza South, Matabeleland South Province has partnered with the Government in a bid to rehabilitate the West Nicholson-Mberengwa Road linking Matabeleland South and Midlands...Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sulu guards Dendera jealously
Ochestra Dendera kings boss Sulumani (Sulu) Chimbetu is not going back in music industry as he keeps the genre of Dendera relevant.Whil...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 11:45hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Diasporians ready to assist MDC-Alliance president Nelson Chamisa
Zimbabweans in the diaspora have pledged to assist in the mobilisation of resources to buy an armoured vehicle for MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa following the attacks on his vehicle by Zanu PF...Published: 24 Oct 2021 at 12:55hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa's new Ponzi scheme
FOLLOWING the MDC's dizzying electoral defeats at the hands of Zanu-PF in March 2013 and July 2018, the opposition outfit lost most of its traditional Western funding as donors turned off the funding ...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
UK returnee invests big in Chitungwiza
BUSINESSWOMAN, Maureen Mandipaza, a United Kingdom returnee, has struck the right chord in the local retail sector with a state-of-the-art shopping mall and supermarket in Chitungwiza that was launche...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government takes development to ward level
While major national projects like construction of a modern road network in major cities, construction of Parliament building, various infrastructure development projects are being rolled out by the 2...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:02hrs | 8 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Allow the diaspora vote
This new dispensation must live by its promises and allow the people in the diaspora to exercise their democratic right by voting a government of their choice.The ruling party has failed to ch...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 19:31hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Diasporians partner government in renovating Clinic
In a case of ploughing back to the community, Diasporians based in South Africa and other countries have partneerd the government in mobilising resources ...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 13:57hrs | 1 | by Desmond Nleya
Diasporans urged to mobilise development funds
ZIMBABWEANS domiciled in the United Kingdom have been urged to collectively mobilise resources and form bonds that will allow them to easily invest in infrastructure development back home.The ...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebele 'King' addresses the nation
I would like to make it known that I, as King of Matabeleland alias Mthwakazi, am very much committed to the Restoration of my Kingdom. I also want the whole world to know that the whole Inter-cultura...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 13:19hrs | 1 | by Stanley Khumalo
Vuka Byo Vuka successfully brings UK community together for a memorable occasion
Community initiative, Vuka Bulawayo Vuka, held in Manchester over the weekend, wasn't your ordinary or typical community event. There was nothing superfluous about it, it in fact, embraced what commun...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 07:14hrs | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
'Locals can dualise Beitbridge-Masvingo-Chirundu highway'
Government says local engineers and technocrats in the diaspora have the capacity to kick start the dualisation of the Beitbridge-Masvingo-Chirundu highway if they take heed of President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 17:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's promise of diaspora votes suspicious
MDC Alliance secretary general Douglas Mwonzora has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent promise to allow diasporans to vote must be treated with suspicion considering the fact that the sa...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe is the only country we have, please stop being so negative about it!
Dear PatriotsBut why? Why being so negative about your own country? I been listening to VOA and surely speaking the news reporters and reportage lack patriotism and this negative perception of...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 10:43hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Coming home to vote victory is certain
After all the rallies, election manifestos and promises were done. Here comes the day which we have been waiting for.It was on a beautiful Friday morning and turned into a sunny day later. I w...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:08hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa, Mugabe same like similar
With just a week left before the elections the two main political parties in Zimbabwe, ZANU PF led by Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC Alliance by Nelson Chamisa are relatively polishing their final acts to...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 16:18hrs | | by Daniel Itai
President Mnangagwa on the social media
President on social media is a modern President. This is a way to hear people's different views about the Zimbabwe we want. It is so refreshing that for the past 37 the former President has no time to...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:31hrs | | by Leonard Koni
'Kill the vices of procrastination'
We publish the opening remarks by Speaker of The National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda last week at the Pre-Budget Seminar in Victoria Falls. The seminar ends today.Let me start by extendin...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:36hrs | | by Advocate Jacob Mudenda
Social movements have transformed Zimbabwe's politics
ZIMBABWEANS have mostly relied on political parties and elections to make their preferences known, but recently there has been an upsurge in protests, demonstrations, petitions, campaigns, marches, an...Published: 12 Jul 2017 at 11:54hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Ethiopian Airlines to launch Victoria Falls direct flights
Ethiopian Airlines will commence direct flights to Victoria Falls by March, following the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Victoria Falls International Airport which can now handle wide-bodie...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
#FillUpWhiteCity - a dream far fetched?
Bulawayo artists' coming together to fill up white city stadium in remembrance of the living and departed "LEGENDS" is quite a noble initiative to bring the Cultural capital of the country alive.A lot...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 06:21hrs | | by Trevor Moekie Kaitse
Election boycotts, Demos and Rigging
AFTER MARCHING THEN WHAT?DEMOSOf late Media has been awash with National Electoral Reforms Agenda demonstrations where Opposition parties engage...Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Mangosuthu Mbele
Of stayaways and demos via #tag movements
The stay away called for 31st of August 2016 by the now famous Hash tag aligned movements took off to a slow start so far in Bulawayo. A quick survey of Bulawayo's eGodini terminus or City Hall showed...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 10:24hrs | | by Mangosuthu Mbele
Teacher absenteeism alarming
ABOUT two teachers in every school are absent from work each day for various reasons which is affecting the performance of pupils, an audit report has revealed. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and...Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 13:15hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu
Mugabe deserves our respect- supporter
Zanu PF supporter Sy Tsingo has said that President Robert Mugabe deserves respect and urged the veteran leader to remain focused despite escalating vilification."Shingai Gushungo tava kusvi...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 07:06hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Kalanga festival to be held in Joburg
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will hold an inaugural Kalanga festival in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday as part of their efforts to promote the Kalanga lan...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Dual nationality is an irreversible side-effect of globalisation
This writer was under the impression that the dual citizenship debate was now water under the bridge. How could it not be? First there is Chapter 3 in our Constitution, then there are the two cases of...Published: 05 May 2015 at 10:51hrs | | by Nick Mangwana
Mugabe under attack over calls for diasporans cash
President Robert Mugabe has come under fire after he called for diasporans to bring cash into Zimbabwe to assist the government to revive the economy amid their attack that he now wants their mone...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 06:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Plumtree completes installation of traffic lights
PLUMTREE Municipality has completed a $68,000 project of installing the first ever traffic lights in the border town. The move is aimed at improving the safety of motorists and pedestrians.It ...Published: 13 Dec 2014 at 10:50hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Diasporian bashes 'Zvirikufaya' videos on Facebook
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Zimbabwean writer publishes thriller novel in UK
When the economic situation in Zimbabwe deteriorated, her citizens just packed their bags and left. But the exodus was neither exactly planned nor the same for everyone. Some families seamlessly ...Published: 16 Jul 2014 at 07:01hrs | | by Mandla Stone
Tourism minister endorses Prophet Makandiwa's Judgment Night 2
Government yesterday endorsed Judgment Night 2, an all-night gathering organised by Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's United Family International Church, which will take place at the National Sports Stadiu...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 08:28hrs | | by Lovemore Chikova
Bulawayo police spokesperson a dangerous liar - WhatsApp update
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: 13 Mar 2014 at 07:14hrs | | by Concerned Resident
Zim embassy officials abusing diasporians in London
ALLEGATIONS against Zimbabwe embassy officials in London reportedly escalated this week with officials remaining tight-lipped.The ZimDiaspora.com reports that after publishing a story las...Published: 26 Feb 2014 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T official convicted for selling diasporians' house
Former MDC-T Buhera South legislator Tangwara Matimba has been convicted of theft of trust property after he sold a house on behalf of a couple living in the United States and pocketed US$95 000....Published: 20 Feb 2014 at 22:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Expatriates flock home through Plumtree Border Post
Over 12,000 people passed through Plumtree Border Post into Zimbabwe between Friday and Saturday as Diasporians flock home for festive holidays.The border has since ushered in 24 hour- servi...Published: 24 Dec 2013 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Diaspora Vote - Is it really deserved or needed?
As the dust settles on the constitutional referendum, and observers go back to the safety of their places in different countries in the world, Zimbabweans are left with the glaring prospect of an ele...Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Thamsanqa N. Ncube
Bulawayo 24 interview with Reverend Levy Moyo
Bulawayo 24 Interview with the Reverend Levy Moyo, Former Secretary General of Apostolic Church Zimbabwe, who ends his twenty-year exile by visiting Zimbabwe and commenting on the current situation...Published: 15 Sep 2012 at 07:04hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zimfest London returns with a new venue
Popular southern African music, sport and culture festival Zimfest looks set to make a strong return to the London festival scene with a new venue and a fresh new impetus. Adored as a summer h...Published: 08 Aug 2012 at 07:27hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Zimbabwe Olympics team set for final public send off in London
The small squad of Zimbabwean Olympians who are hoping to do the southern African proud at this year's London 2012 games, get a final send off from their diasporian compatriots tomorrow (Thursday 26 ...Published: 25 Jul 2012 at 12:18hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
What Highlanders need right now
The Highlanders Football Club Annual General Meeting for 2012 will the focal point to many people for the good conduct of attendees. Despite the poor attendance, the reports on money issues showed som...Published: 30 Jan 2012 at 09:28hrs | | by Tsendex
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