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Milan spoke against the policy of neo-colonialism in Africa

Two events were held in Milan in support of the peoples of Africa: inscriptions demanding the end of the policy of neo-colonialism on the continent were broadca

Published: 18 May 2024 at 18:41hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter

What will freedom truly cost us?

In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, riddled with oppression, corruption, and a desperate thirst for power. The struggle for fre…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 22:32hrs | 108 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zanu-PF allowed freedom of association?

MY heart bleeds to see a Zimbabwean fighting a fellow Zimbabwean because of political differences.We need unity, peace and progress.But how can we progress in Zimbabwe when one beats up a fellow countryman over political differences?The Co…

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:53hrs | | by Ruramai Kwangu

Is this the Zimbabwe our Heroes and Heroines fought for?

From The 1964 Zidube farm battle in Kezi & The 1966 Senoia Battle in Chinhoyi, though others may beg to differ, the muzzle of a gun sounded its arrival on our motherland, our great grandparents, grandparents, fathers and mothers, broth…

Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 22:43hrs | 2 | by Nontokozo Malaba Ncube

The horror behind Zimbabwe's internet shutdown

I think of how famished for hope we were last year that most of us caressed the scars of Mugabe's noose on our strained necks and tucked the red razors of our bloody past - unpast under our tongues, clogged the streets in our best clothes,…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 11:03hrs | | by NoViolet Bulawayo

One Night Stand

When we met at the bar last night, slurred speech and double vision had set in and it wouldn't have mattered to me if she had said she was a Zanu PF supporter -

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by JerÃ

Freedom

Her boss had announced impending job appraisals. Finally the supervisor from hell would get even. Ever since Themba had popped the question and put a large diam

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 09:15hrs | | by JerÃ

Abuse of media privilege

WHENEVER people talk about the media and journalism, phrases such as "media responsibility," "media ethics," "objective reporting," "public interest," "national interest", or "balanced coverage" are often highlighted as part of media ethic…

Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:35hrs | 225 | by Reason Wafawarova

Nomazulu Thata, not all Mthwakazi women are scared of their freedom like you

As I put this piece together in response to your article that appeared on Bulawayo 24 news on 18 September  2018, I'm shocked as to why you tremble in fear of freedom to the point of inviting others to join you in the wilderness of th…

Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 21:19hrs | | by Khohliso Maqhoba

Mwananga's type of freedom

I am not surprised when someone from DRC, a country that is yet to hold free and democratic elections comments that Zimbabweans have too much freedom which is being abused. Mr observer, when opposition are denied access to state media to r…

Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 18:23hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Africa Day: internet freedoms, a way to democracy

As we are in the spirit of embracing our 'Africaness', we must not forget the key tenets to democracy.  Democracy entails citizen's participation in public affairs, with respect for different points of view. Living in a continent wher…

Published: 24 May 2018 at 14:10hrs | 148 | by Patience Sibanda

The UK is committed to media freedom and the protection of journalists

I've been lucky enough to meet many brave and innovative journalists whilst I've been the UK's ambassador to Zimbabwe. I'm only too aware that press freedom was severely threatened under Zimbabwe's previous government. In the years after 2…

Published: 03 May 2018 at 16:24hrs | | by Ambassador Catriona Laing

The newfound freedom to speak our mind

The English writer George Orwell once famously wrote, "if liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear."We Zimbabweans understand the truth of this statement all too well. For years, we hav…

Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 08:23hrs | | by Mike, Harare

Health a thing of the past

When the term human right is mentioned, our basic instinct immediately associates it with freedom.This is relatively correct but in actuality the term human right is supposedly aimed at the government which is supposed to provide its peopl…

Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 14:47hrs | | by Daniel Itai

Muzungu's assets (poem)

Swallowed by the big bird Or shall I call it huge floating fish A new and strange sight; A big river with no banks The thought of freedom,  a closed chapter New food New faces New treatment New lifestyle New heavy jewelry; On necks, h…

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 05:53hrs | | by Tsautsau Poseidon

One Zimbabwe One people! (poem)

Those who dedicated their lives,Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland,They took a thorny path to Independence,United they stood with will power to liberate us,They got it through thick and thin,Living a regreattable life of their ti…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 08:50hrs | 429 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

Heroes never looked back! (poem)

Heroes never looked back,In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe,They took it forward like preying lions,They took the struggle to the top,Stiring those who had tu

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 08:49hrs | 153 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

The wet road to Zimbabwe freedom

The Zimbabwean diaspora gave ROHR activist Sipho Ndlovu a hero's welcome when he arrived at the Vigil after a marathon seven-day bike ride through England to raise money to stop political violence in Zimbabwe and teach people in the rural …

Published: 22 May 2017 at 12:43hrs | | by ZimVigil

On independence - black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed

If we look deeper and further we shall be shocked that to this day the black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed in his own country. On the social front the quality of life remains sub standard in general. On the political fron…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 11:38hrs | 169 | by Vince Musewe

All citizens must fight for economic freedom

There can be no meaningful political independence without economic freedom, economic emancipation of all Zimbabweans.All fighters must remind fellow citizens that there can be no meaningful political independence without economic freedom o…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 06:20hrs | | by Ndibali

Freedom now!

Political power without responsibility and principled leadership and is dangerous. Absolute power corrupts absolutely while absolute poverty disempowers absolutely.Zimbabwe is poised for fantastic state failure as the international communi…

Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 08:57hrs | | by Vince Musewe

A Consideration for Freedom and Independence for Zimbabwe Again

Zimbabwe politics has sunk into man hunt as a way to deceive none analytic masses into believing that may be one element in Zanu is better than the other. Suffice to say whether Joice Mujuru or Robert Mugabe for both their ills and mistake…

Published: 07 Apr 2015 at 07:39hrs | | by Andrew Manyevere

In defense of the Arts, Humanities & Commercials and Matebeleland Freedom

In Defence of the Arts, Humanities and Commercials - Science Not the Only Route to Success and Freedom for 'Matebeleland'I once sat in and spoke at a major Stra

Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 12:41hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

Mr President, you can keep your Zanu PF and we will keep our freedom - War Veterans

This week President Mugabe called on war veterans to come back to Zanu PF saying their departure makes him cry. It is the crying part that prompted me to respond because in our culture you don't leave a king crying without attention.Mr Pre…

Published: 24 Dec 2013 at 02:06hrs | 4514 | by Farai Mbira

Zanu-PF cannot stop the freedom train

"If you are a bully / I beg you look for me goodIf you are a bully, a folly, a bully / Treat me goodI'm like a steppin' razor / Don't watch my size, I'm dangerous"I open this article by quoting the wise words of the reggae maestro, Peter T…

Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 05:26hrs | | by Obert Gutu

How Not to Promote Freedom in Africa

In a peculiar way, the fall of Zine Ben Ali, sole master of Tunisia for a quarter century, exposes the bankruptcy of a centerpiece of America's foreign policy, namely, our declared support for democracy.Two inspiring victories for liberty …

Published: 17 Jan 2011 at 14:36hrs | | by Byo24NEWS | Roger Kaplan

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Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

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ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

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Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Mnangagwa's diplomatic calling luring African leaders

Chimombe, Mpofu seek delay in sentencing

Econet pays ZiG4.3bn in taxes

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

'Zimbabwean men are cowards'

Mnangagwa's 2030 divides CCC

Fatal bus crash along Masvingo-Beitbridge highway

Zanu-PF luring supporters with food hampers

Jostling for Zanu-PF top post exposes fissures

ZRP in crosshairs over impounded vehicles

Bulawayo Town Clerk gets one-year extension

China grants zero tariffs on all Zimbabwe products

Pedestrians, drivers warned against headphone use on roads

Bulawayo cement plant deal collapses

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Workers face US$2,6m laundering charges

Bulawayo Council warns against unapproved construction

Bulawayo warns of suspected hand, foot & mouth disease outbreak

Munhenzva bus overturns near Rutenga

Mnangagwa reads riot act

Zanu-PF probes Mashonaland province over funds abuse

Dangote a potential 'game-changer' for Zimbabwe

Asiagate?: Warriors brace for Qatar

Marinica softens stance

Zimsec faces fresh criticism over exam leaks

Boost for ZiG as reserves near US$1bn

APRM panel reviews Zimbabwe's economic governance

Zesa secures US$12m to boost power supply

Zimbabwe to roll out 7-day passport service

Tagwirei to build multi-million-dollar complex to boost MSMEs

American economist attacks Mnangagwa

ZACC probes disappearance of US$4,5 million

CID Officer Dies in Muzarabani-Centenary Highway Crash

Khumbu Malinga tipped to win Nkulumane by-election

Ester Excellia Zitha enters Nkulumane by-election race

Kunzvi Dam now 72% complete

Man hits gossiping neighbour with machete

Man unknowingly drives dead friend home

Small house kills lover and his family

Referral kickbacks scandal rocks Zimbabwe public hospitals

Harare tycoon rebounds from costly SA deal

Zimbabwe police probe 'prophet' filmed abusing women

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Mnangagwa reads riot act

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