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Raj Modi brings Christmas cheer to the elderly
In a heart-warming display of generosity, Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi yesterday brightened the lives of 100 elderly residents from various suburbs in Bulawayo. Through his annual fe...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:47hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube spreads festive cheer in Bulawayo and Matobo
In a touching gesture of goodwill during the festive season, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, brought joy and relief to struggling families by ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:46hrs | 3446 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away 8 new houses in promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has spread early Christmas joy to eight lucky winners of its 2023 Christmas promotion, each of whom received a brand-new house complete with a solar system and Econet Smart Ho...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
'Go no further,'.. Muzorewa tells Chamisa
The opposition United African National Council (UANC) party leader, Gwinyai Muzorewa has this Friday urged former Citizens for Coalition Change leader, Nelson Chamisa to swallow his pride and accept t...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 17:21hrs | 2809 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
'Bulawayo is built on love'
BULAWAYO's success is anchored on love and acts of philanthropy, Bulawayo City Council's Corporate Communications Manager, Mrs Nesisa Mpofu has said.She said this during a Christmas party held...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Stone and Water Resort unleashes Zimdancehall versus Sungura bash
Popular leisure spot Stone and Water Resort in Mvurwi is hosting a Zimdancehall versus Sungura Bashment on Christmas day.The bash will feature high-riding King Shaddy and Culture love in the Z...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 17:35hrs | 31 | by Paul Ndou
Memories of Christmas Joy: A 1983 Christmas in Rural Filabusi with Solomon Skuza's Banolila
In the soft glow of the Zimbabwean sun in 1983, a ten-year-old in rural Filabusi under Chief Maduna eagerly anticipated the most enchanting day of the year - Christmas. Rooted in tradition and surroun...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:34hrs | 33 | by Godlwayo Mahlabayithwale
Selekta Base Charity Blowout Festival: A spectacular celebration for change in Zimbabwe
In an effort to spread joy and make a tangible impact on the lives of Zimbabweans, the festival goes beyond a typical celebration. It's a multifaceted event, encompassing car culture, lifestyle, m...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:13hrs | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lupita Nyong'o in a relationship with Hugh Masekela's son
Lupita Nyong'o is sharing the gift of love this Christmas.The Black Panther star confirmed she is in a relationship with Selema Masekela, son to ‘the father of South African jazz' ...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 18:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New York City Mayor showers praise on Prophet Edd Branson
The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams has awarded Harare based businessman and preacher Prophet Edd Branson for his work and efforts to improve the lives of people across the globe. ...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 17:23hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police descend on touts ahead of Christmas
POLICE has launched a countrywide operation at bus termini to monitor touts who usually harass travellers during the Christmas holidays.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police search for 12 SA deportees who fled from quarantine centre
ZIMBABWE police are searching for 12 deportees from South Africa who escaped from a quarantine centre in Beitbridge.The 12 Zimbabweans all tested positive for Covid-19 and are being referred t...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 19:02hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Josiah Magama Tongogara 41 years on
A day after celebrating christmas swimming through the stiffed hard but good festive seasons on the 26th December 1979 duty called. In the call of duty the son of the soil breathed his last breath....Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 17:42hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Spectre of a donor-funded Christmas
AS MANY across the globe get into the swing of Christmas festivities, millions of people in Zimbabwe living on less than US$1 a day are turning to donor agencies and well-wishers for survival....Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Central government at the epicentre of the challenges facing local authorities
IntroductionToday is Christmas day, the day we celebrate the birth of the Son of Man, our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a day that is supposed to be a day of love, unity, togetherness and cel...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 20:19hrs | 4 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Christmas fever grips Bulawayo
HUNDREDS of people yesterday thronged supermarkets in Bulawayo to make last-minute shopping ahead of Christmas Day today. Shop attendants said they recorded much business with many outlets res...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Christmas woes for a Zimbabwe in crisis
This year, Christmas cheer will be missing from the hearts of many Zimbabweans who will have to make do with reminiscing about previous festive seasons instead.Their country is in the grip of ...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 17:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rats cannot think beyond peanuts
AROUND this time in 2018, witty cynics, the majority of whom have happily found a convenient playground on social media platforms, were whining and whingeing that shortages of Coca-Cola which is a gen...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:47hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
Road accidents up by 33% this Christmas
Road traffic accidents have shot up by 33 percent and claimed 3 more lives this Christmas holiday as compared to the same day last year.Police statistics indicate that 122 accidents were recor...Published: 26 Dec 2018 at 17:38hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Tribute to Josiah Magama Tongogara 39 years on
A day after celebrating Christmas swimming through the stiffed hard but good festive seasons on the 26th December 1979 duty called. In the call of duty the son of the soil breathed his last breath....Published: 25 Dec 2018 at 19:29hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans celebrate Christmas
The 25th of December marks Christmas Day, an important day on the Christian calendar set aside to remember the birth of Jesus Christ.Bishop Chad Gandiya of the Anglican Church highlighted the ...Published: 25 Dec 2018 at 15:29hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Qoki ZiNdlovukazi and associated donors feed the homeless this Christmas
The UK based Matebeleland and Midlands women Facebook group 'Qoki, ZiNdlovukazi...Manina Amahle' has again done Bulawayo proud by f...Published: 25 Dec 2018 at 08:41hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa urges patience in Christmas message
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged Zimbabweans to work together to create a prosperous Zimbabwe desired by all as he wished the nation a Merry Christmas. He described 2018 as a historic year...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Let's work together, Mnangagwa urges nation
President Mnangagwa yesterday wished the nation a merry Christmas as he urged Zimbabweans to work together to create a prosperous Zimbabwe desired by all. He described 2018 as a historic year which ma...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Let's work together, Mnangagwa urges nation
President Mnangagwa yesterday wished the nation a merry Christmas as he urged Zimbabweans to work together to create a prosperous Zimbabwe desired by all. He described 2018 as a historic year which ma...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Mnangagwa's Christmas day message
Fellow ZimbabweansChristmas is a time for celebration. A time to take a break from the daily pressures in order to be together with the family and to appreciate those closest to us.It is a...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 08:41hrs | 6 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
The Outlook for 2019 is Dismal - unless?
I was called by a major local newspaper this past week and asked what my view of 2019 was? I laughed at the question because right now I do not think anyone could tell you what is going on, let alone ...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 17:05hrs | 2 | by Eddie Cross
Zimbabwean diaspora could send their loved ones an extra gift this Christmas - for free!
New research from WorldRemit reveals that the Zimbabwean diaspora could be losing up to $9 every time they send money home this festive season due to the high cost of sending money through traditional...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 16:07hrs | 452 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa, Chamisa steal Christmas Joy
Long-suffering Zimbabweans are once again facing a bleak Christmas and New Year season - with the majority of the country's citizens jobless, penniless, hopeless and unable to afford even the most bas...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 14:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Give your loved ones an essential grocery hamper this Christmas
Over the Christmas period SmartWuhn Logistics LTD in partnership with Two Brothers LTD aim to enable people at home and in the diaspora to stock up on essential groceries in a few easy steps. The groc...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 19:38hrs | 1 | by Mandla Bhebhe
Chamisa to ditch the bond notes in 2 weeks
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has promised to ditch the bond notes as the country’s currency."Once we assume office in August just give me two weeks to deal with cash ch...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 14:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa must reform or risk going the Mugabe - ZUNDE
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) is happy that this Christmas we had something to celebrate; the departure of the evil Robert Mugabe, courtesy of General Chiwenga. We, however, will celebrate ...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 14:20hrs | | by Farai Mbira, ZUNDE President
Qoki ZiNdlovukazi donates to Mpilo Children's Ward this Christmas
Qoki ZiNdlovukazi Manina Amahle, a Facebook group today donated $800USD worth of toys and goodies to Mpilo Children's Ward and Maternity Ward Neonatal ward (Kangaroo Care and Premature Ward)."...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 19:21hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Dry Christmas for Dnamosy players
DYNAMOS players will have little to celebrate this Christmas holiday, after the club failed to pay them their outstanding salaries and bonuses.Although the Glamour Boys were given part of the ...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:42hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
DARE Christmas Message
Greetings fellow countrymen and women. We have been wonderfully blessed with the gift of life and thank the almighty on the eve of Christmas celebrations. The year 2017 has given birth and hop...Published: 24 Dec 2017 at 21:00hrs | | by Gilbert Dzikiti
APA conducts intense diaspora homecoming vote campaign
The Nkosana Moyo led Alliance for the People's Agenda (APA) - has started conducted the diaspora home coming campaign to encourage those in the diaspora to come back home and register to vote in the 2...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 06:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Staying Positive this festive season amid a Negative Political landscape
Christmas is around the corner , the time we all eagerly wait for , for the whole year. Tinkling bells, colorful decorations, bright lights, the Christmas tree decked up like a bride, a sumptuous feas...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 10:28hrs | | by Matthew Dube esquire
Of names and texts: The lighter side of Zimbabwean Literature
Having grown up in that part of Zimbabwe where goats do not need names, my encounter with Memory Chirere's "Tadamuhwa" in the short story anthology, "No More Plastic Balls and other Stories", (2000) e...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 22:49hrs | | by Tanaka Chidora
VP Mnangagwa interview makes troubling reading- Moyo
Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Jonathan Moyo has said the piece that features an interview with Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa was making a troubling reading on many fronts and was terri...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Christmas message to you and yours from Bulawayo24.com
It's Christmas time again and Bulawayo24.com would like to say thank you to all our team and everyone who has contributed to this website in many ways. A special thank to everyone who supports...Published: 24 Dec 2016 at 05:05hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Street kids in Harare want birth certificates
We need birth certificates: Street kidsScores of street children from in and around the city of Harare were treated to an early Christmas luncheon by Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan ...Published: 21 Dec 2016 at 08:35hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai's Christmas message (Republished)
I want to take this opportunity to say a short Christmas message to you all as the structures of Harare province. I felt I owed you a message because the rains washed away our last rally at Zimbabwe G...Published: 21 Dec 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Morgan Tsvangirai
This Christmas Zimbabweans in the diaspora can easily buy groceries for delivery for families back home
Despite a cash crunch affecting Zimbabwe there is now a solution enabling people in the diaspora to buy locally sourced groceries which are delivered straight to their families' homes in and around Bu...Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 18:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo suspend water cuts
Bulawayo residents will have a bit of a cheer this Christmas period as the city council has hinted on suspended the punishing water shedding regime.According to council, water shedding w...Published: 19 Dec 2016 at 04:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai's Christmas message - Fulltext
Background I want to take this opportunity to say a short Christmas message to you all as the structures of Harare province. I felt I owed you a message bec...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 12:36hrs | | by Dr Morgan Tsvangirai
Govt warns motorists
Government will not hesitate to cancel route authorities for public transporters whose employees drive recklessly and cause road accidents, a Cabinet Minister has said.Speaking ahead of th...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pensioners get Christmas bonuses
Pensioners have something to be merry about this Christmas as the National Social Security Authority will give them a bonus that is equivalent to their monthly payouts.In an interview, NSS...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 08:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans not yet hungry enough for total freedom
It was Thomas Jefferson who said that the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots. It therefore can never be refreshed by continuous false hope and non-action as...Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
Cruel Zanu PF deny citizens decent Christmas - Prof Ncube
MDC president Welshman Ncube has again lashed out at rival Zanu PF saying a ‘small band of shameless politicians and their spoilt families enjoy the full benefits of independence' at the expense of ...Published: 24 Dec 2015 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Tsvangirai says nation faces bleak Christmas
MDC-T President Morgan Tsvangirai has claimed that this year's Christmas holiday is bleak for many Zimbabweans as many people lost jobs."We face a bleak Christmas, amid a serious national cris...Published: 22 Dec 2015 at 06:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
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