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Zimbabwe govt whips errant Chinese miners
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its efforts to combat environmental degradation linked to alluvial mining along the Sanyati River in Hurungwe, targeting two Chinese companies accused of illi...Published: 24 hrs ago | 593 | by Staff reporter
The 1km death trap on Bulawayo-Gwanda Road
A one-kilometre stretch of road along the busy Bulawayo/Gwanda Highway, just past the Kensington shops, has been dubbed a "death trap" following four accidents in the area within the last two months. ...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:45hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Warriors call ups manipulated to disadvantage some teams
In recent weeks, tensions have flared within Zimbabwe's football circles as several top club coaches voiced frustration over national team call-ups disrupting their squads in key matches. These disput...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:01hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean activist engages Hichilema to cancel Chivayo linked tender
Zimbabwean activists based in South Africa have called on Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to block Ren-Form, a South African printing company, from supplying election materials in Zambia's upcomi...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:43hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter
Andile Lungisa accuses NPA of 'weaponizing' SA legal system
Former ANC leader Andile Lungisa has voiced strong criticism of South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), alleging it has been "weaponized" to criminalize prominent figures within the Afric...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 13:26hrs | 896 | by Staff reporter
More Bulawayo men commit suicide
Bulawayo has recorded 21 suicide cases since June this year, with an alarming 20 of them involving men, prompting police to call for increased community and family support to promote mental health. Th...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
Mr. Mnangagwa, before talking about colonial reparations, why not pay Gukurahundi reparations first?
In a recent address at State House, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa renewed his call for former colonial powers to pay reparations to their ex-colonies, suggesting that such reparations could ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:25hrs | 451 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Scottland to be promoted into PSL via the backdoor?
The long-awaited judgment regarding the abandoned Northern Region Division One Soccer League match between Karoi United and Scottland will be released today, following delays primarily caused by the u...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
UK-based miner identifies potential gold in Matebeleland North
United Kingdom-based miner Ariana Resources Plc has announced promising developments at its Dokwe Gold project located in the Tsholotsho District, approximately 110 kilometers west of Bulawayo, Zimbab...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga battle lines drawn
The recently concluded ZANU-PF conference has unveiled deepening rifts within the ruling party, with factions positioning themselves for the succession battle of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tensions...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 5362 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wreaks havoc in Sadc
The ruling Zanu-PF party has come under fire for allegedly attempting to manipulate election outcomes across the Southern African region, with accusations of interference surfacing in Botswana, Namibi...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:45hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Why would Mnangagwa risk destroying Zimbabwe's stability for a measly two-year extension?
As the ZANU-PF National Conference unfolds in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a deeply troubling debate. Prominent voices within the ruling party are pushing for President Emmerso...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:40hrs | 691 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BCC to engage resident associations in mitigating La Niña Effects
Bulawayo councillors have urged the City Council to engage residents in adopting mitigation measures against the effects of La Niña.La Niña refers to the periodic cooling of ocean surface te...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 19:38hrs | 350 | by Stephen Jakes
The real story behind Britain's withdrawal from Zimbabwe's land reform: Exposing corruption and mismanagement
AS SOUTHERN Africa approaches another 'SADC Anti-Sanctions Day,' the Zimbabwean government is once again amplifying the narrative that economic sanctions, particularly from Western countries like the ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 844 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Call for reparations: A mere excuse by failed African leaders!
As the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) kicked off this week in Samoa, the topic of reparations for slavery and colonialism has once again been thrust into the spotlight. Sever...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:31hrs | 269 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF's Farai Jere wants to be Zifa President?
The race for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is intensifying, with notable candidates positioning themselves for the coveted role. Farai Jere, the current Premier Soccer Lea...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 1522 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's celebration of FRELIMO victory premature'
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended a premature congratulatory message to Mozambique's ruling party, FRELIMO, following disputed election results that have intensified political tensi...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's covert operation targets dissent ahead of 2028 elections?
As Zimbabwe's political landscape heats up in anticipation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential power retention schemes, a covert operation reportedly aims to silence dissenting voices througho...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 894 | by Staff reporter
Anxiety grips divided Zanu-PF
This week, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) will convene its annual conference in Bulawayo, facing a turbulent future marked by factionalism, a leadership crisis, and cont...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Namibia rubbished corruption allegations in ballot paper tender
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has strongly refuted allegations that it awarded a US$60 million contract for the supply of ballot paper for the upcoming general elections to South African c...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:25hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Businessman cleared of stock theft
Zvishavane businessman Justice Zijena and his associates have been cleared of stock theft allegations after presenting the necessary paperwork proving the legitimate purchase of five cattle. The situa...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:41hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Foreign-funded NGO reports partisan distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised alarming concerns over the politicization of food aid distribution in rural areas, with reports indicating that opposition supporters are being systematical...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans mistrust SAZ report on contaminated grain
Consumers have expressed significant skepticism over a report by the Standard Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) that cleared certain grain products of containing glyphosate, a controversial herbicide, cla...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:01hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has US billion dollars overseas, can wipe out debt within 24 hrs
The recent Bulawayo24 article tells us that Zimbabwe is cash-strapped: it has a staggering debt of US$ 31billion; both domestic and international. This statement is partly true. In paper, Zimbabwe is ...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:56hrs | 25142 | by Nomazulu Thata
Telecel Zimbabwe faces scandal over disappearance of generators
Telecel Zimbabwe, one of the country's three mobile telecommunications companies, is embroiled in a scandal following the alleged theft of 20 generators used to provide backup power to its network tow...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Daisy's Fortuner in misfortune
The new Toyota Fortuner gifted to Daisy Mtukudzi, widow of the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been extensively damaged in an accident at the Warren ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 13:42hrs | 5442 | by Staff reporter
Iran joins the Nuclear boys club?
Recent reports are swirling with speculation that Iran may have conducted an underground nuclear test on October 5, sparking global intrigue and concern. Although there has been no official confirmati...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:48hrs | 3600 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo 'fake doctor's' troubled past resurfaces
The drama surrounding Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, continues to unravel after the 29-year-old was arrested for the second time at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monda...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1812 | by Staff reporter
Former Ezomgido presenter resurfaces on Blood Legacy
South Africa-based singer and broadcaster Nkululeko "Chunky" Phiri has made a triumphant return to the entertainment industry, featuring in Netflix's latest hit series Blood Legacy. Known for his work...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:12hrs | 1257 | by Staff reporter
Former Ezomgido presenter resurfaces on Blood Legacy
South Africa-based singer and broadcaster Nkululeko "Chunky" Phiri has made a triumphant return to the entertainment industry, featuring in Netflix's latest hit series Blood Legacy. Known for his work...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Ngozi Mine dumpsite fires choke Cowdray Park
Residents of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo are grappling with thick smoke and health concerns as fires burn at the nearby Richmond landfill, commonly referred to as Ngozi Mine. For the past five day...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:31hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: UK tourists brave potholed Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway
Tourists from the United Kingdom were spotted navigating the infamous Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway, one of Zimbabwe's most dilapidated roads, notorious for its deep potholes and uneven surfaces. Th...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1515 | by Staff reporter
Drama erupts at Harare Council Meeting as suspended town clerk shows up
Tension filled the air at the Harare Town House on Tuesday as embattled town clerk Hosiah Chisango attended an ordinary council sitting, despite being under suspension and barred from entering the wor...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ups Mpox surveillance
The Zimbabwean government has ramped up surveillance efforts at the country's borders in response to the rising threat of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, which has recently been declared a public h...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Mafume led Harare City Council defends bankrolling Mnangagwa wife's projects
The Harare City Council (HCC) has vehemently dismissed allegations of resource abuse regarding community projects led by First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa, asserting that all activities are conducted trans...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:09hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema showing his true colours
The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 09:42hrs | 1636 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mtukudzi family circus continues
The ongoing tensions within the Mtukudzi family resurfaced in a recent no-holds-barred interview with DJ Ollah 7, where Oliver Mtukudzi's daughters, Selmor and Sandra, aired their grievances against t...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:15hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's govt blindsides title deed seekers
The government has reversed its earlier commitment to distribute title deeds to informal settlers, now requiring affected homeowners to undergo a formal application process. This shift comes after Pre...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer faces disciplinary action
Lawyer Munyaradzi Stanslus Bwanya is set to appear before the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) disciplinary and ethics committee over allegations of practicing law without a valid certificate. Reports in...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:58hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opposition. This unsettling trend highlights the stru...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 454 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Harare pumping capacity down to 25%
Ongoing disputes among officials at the Harare City Council are crippling efforts to address the capital's worsening water crisis, with revelations that the city is producing only a quarter of its dai...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:34hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu seeks full control amid CCC leadership fight
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is facing a deepening internal crisis as self-imposed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu maneuvers to wrest full control of the party from its founding...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:33hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter
Ntabazinduna poised to become a smart city
The Umguza Rural District Council (RDC) is transforming the Ntabazinduna area into a smart city, with the industrial corridor along the Ntabazinduna Road turn-off from the Bulawayo-Harare Road already...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Kingdom Blue faces complaints over unpaid dues
Kingdom Blue, a prominent company known for its services in [specific industry], is facing growing discontent among its customers as reports of unpaid dues and unresolved grievances continue to surfac...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 11:00hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi Interchange delays due to Sadc Summit preparations
The government has opened the Masvingo Road-Glen Norah loop, part of the Mbudzi Interchange project, providing relief to motorists traveling from the southern parts of Harare. Transport Minister Felix...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:41hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Pravin Gordhan became factional in the ANC
The monologue in a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare and the poem, which was recited by Jaques entitled "As you like it" painted a broader picture about life when they stated that "All the world'...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 13:30hrs | 319 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Bulawayo's Cowdray Park residents forced to use sewer water
Residents of Cowdray Park in Ward 15 have resorted to using sewer water for flushing toilets and other menial tasks as Bulawayo's water crisis deepens.Residents say the available water sources...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 16:20hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
DA terminates Renaldo Gouws' membership
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the termination of Mr. Renaldo Gouws' membership, a decision unanimously made by the party’s Federal Executive. Mr. Gouws has been officially notif...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 15:16hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
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