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Malema's EFF hits back at Ramaphosa
The EFF has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement, saying he failed to address "pressing issues" they had brought up during the opening of Parliament debate.The Red Berets' respons...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:38hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence
I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause ...Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 35 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe's new currency requires bold measures to succeed
JOHN Mushayavanhu, the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, yesterday put his head on the block declaring that "not under my watch" will the apex stray from its core functions as he launched a...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF takes Zimbabwe 360° back to Rhodesia - country ripe for new wave of nationalism and liberation struggle!
There is a popular saying, "nothing under the sun is completely new" - as, with the planets, solar systems, galaxies, and the universe, everything simply goes round and round in circles, and repeating...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF has propensity to fail
I AM thoroughly enjoying tutoring my son, in preparation for his Ordinary Level examinations - although, the task can be demanding, at times - nevertheless, the experience is quite fulfilling and a ne...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutodi suffers backlash after he labels Ndebeles refugees
Deputy information minister Energy Mutodi received a backlash on Tuesday after appearing to suggest that Ndebeles were refugees in Zimbabwe.The gaffe-prone minister was calling on South Africa...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:34hrs | | by ZimLive
Will the system change if Chiwenga collapsed and died today?
Good morning my dear friends, I have been reflecting like everyone else and I have realized that we are making the same terrible mistakes that we made with Robert Mugabe.I say so because we ta...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 22:56hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
ZANU PF factions revealed
The Zimbabwe African Nationalists Union (Patriotic Front) ZANU PF is an interesting political and liberation movement which is currently the reigning and undisputed champion of Zimbabwean politics...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 10:10hrs | 4 | by Nicholas Ncube
Sudan, a history lesson for Zimbabwe - Not Yet at Uhuru
1969 Sudanese coup d'état 1971 Sudanese coup d'état 1977 Sudan Juba coup d'état attempt 1985 Sudanese coup d'état 1989 Sudanese coup d'état. &nb...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 15:02hrs | 20 | by Jacob Ngarivhume
What ED and world leaders talked about 2018 did they come true?
New Year's speeches by world leaders don't typically contain much news, but taken together, they offer a helpful view of the global mindset as we turn the calendar. So here's a look at the most notabl...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 19:09hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The Historian Orator - Mr Muso
The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject ...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | 27 | by Brian Maregedze
Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe
To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 20:16hrs | | by Brian Maregedze
Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe
To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:20hrs | 14 | by Brian Maregedze
Lessons from Kenya (Part 1)
RARE is a country that seamlessly blends modern and vibrant cities with unspoilt white sandy beaches against the backdrop of the planet's biggest natural wildlife park, the Masai Mara (Serengeti). End...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:13hrs | 2 | by Miriam T Majome
Why youth will vote for Chamisa: Zhuwao
Franz Fannon said that every "generation must discover its mission, fulfil it or betray it". Zimbabwe's young people have discovered that their generational mission is to transition Zimbabwe from the ...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 12:56hrs | 2 | by Patrick Zhuwao
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 | 2 | by Dumisani Muleya
Sanctions on Zim: US ambassador reading from the hardcover
The United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Peter Harry Thomas (Jr)'s recent public denial that the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by his country were not affecting ordinary citizens but were only ...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 13:08hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani
Mugabe the feminist?
Farai Sevenzo considers whether the best way to empower women could be to let them make their own decisions about their bodies.Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe recently left the stage as cha...Published: 08 Feb 2016 at 15:15hrs | | by Farai Sevenzo
PDP call for 'broad coalition' to defeat Zanu PF - MDC lost 2013 not for want of 'broad coalition'!
"While the People's Democratic Party (PDP) respects the right of every citizen to form a political party and or join any of their choice, the party is also cognizant of what is required for Zimbabwe t...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 12:35hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'Bulawayo was already occupied when Mzilikazi and his regiment occupied that area'
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: 25 Apr 2015 at 09:53hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Zanu-PF, ANC next in line to lose elections
The emphatic victory of opposition candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Muhammadu Buhari in the recent Nigeria's presidential election could create a democratic evolution for not just Nigeri...Published: 04 Apr 2015 at 13:35hrs | 1 | by Solomon Izang Ashoms
London Mayor Johnson's tick-off of Mugabe turns out to be the greatest toast!
I have always held London Mayor, Boris Johnson, in high regard. I have found him to be witty and persuasive, what he said made a lot of sense. But in his article "Happy birthday, Mr Mugabe, with speci...Published: 25 Feb 2015 at 06:56hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Is it allowed to beat up pupils minutes before an exam?
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: 03 Nov 2014 at 15:32hrs | | by Diaspora
Pupil hangs self over history lesson
AN Advanced Level pupil from Zaka's St Joseph High School who was preparing to write his final examinations allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself last week, following a heated dispute wit...Published: 19 Oct 2014 at 15:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Ultimate power of the 'minority card' in Zimbabwe! (Part 1)
My friend, you better pay attention now because no one else could ever tell you this truth and SECRET, or rather make sure you read this article word for word! There is an age-old secret which is...Published: 09 Jun 2014 at 16:52hrs | | by Mvukela Mzilikazi-Khumalo
You are illiterate like Zuma, teacher tells 10-year-old
A Johannesburg parent in South Africa is reportedly seething after a teacher allegedly told her child who failed to answer a maths question he reminded her of President Jacob Zuma - who could not read...Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 08:35hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe's rallies- what a tired campaign!
For the past weeks I have been religiously following the campaign trails by different political parties in Zimbabwe as the July 31 watershed harmonised election campaigns enter the homestretch....Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Andrew Mambondiyani
Mugabe's comments show that he has become an embarrassment to himself
The comments made by Robert Mugabe about Zimbabweans in the diaspora should leave anyone who was forced to leave the country due to his misrule thoroughly livid. However, one should also keep...Published: 24 Jul 2013 at 11:00hrs | | by Kumbirai T Muchemwa
Mugabe running out of time
With less than two weeks before elections, President Robert Mugabe is running out of time to convince a hungry and desperate nation what he is offering - something which he has failed to do in his 33...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff Writer
'May SA stop its negative voice, I could've been arrested' - Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe yesterday said he would have been arrested for contempt of court had he not declared July 31 the date for elections.Addressing party supporters at a rally in Gwanda, ...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 10:34hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Manifesto - 'a promise of future with more of the past'
It should come as no surprise that Robert Mugabe decided to talk about Mbuya Nehanda at his "star" rally at Nzvimbo. If the paucity of ideas in the party's election manifesto is anything to go by then...Published: 12 Jul 2013 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Kumbirai Muchemwa
Mugabe reaches out to 'Born Frees'
It could be a scene from any African mobile phone ad: flanked by two mohawked teenagers and shuffling stiffly to a pulsing hip-hop beat, an old man puts a phone to his ear and addresses a young lady w...Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 12:12hrs | | by Reuters
Obama compared to Adolf Hitler
Peoria - An Illinois Roman Catholic diocese whose bishop compared President Barack Obama's health care policies to actions taken by Adolf Hitler said on Thursday that the comments, which prompted out...Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 05:59hrs | | by AFP
Minda High School teacher rapes pupil, arrested
A 29-year-old teacher from Minda High School at Maphisa Growth Point in Kezi allegedly raped one of his pupils, an orphan aged 17, after she turned down his love proposal, police said yesterday....Published: 31 Mar 2012 at 14:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Why has Sibanda found a new home in Masvingo!
Jabulani Sibanda boasts of fully utilising his farmland, but for as many months now the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) chairperson has been away from his farm, waging a...Published: 02 Jul 2011 at 15:04hrs | | by Clemence Manyukwe, Fingaz Political Editor
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