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Tendai Mbofana: Rape is a scourge that needs urgent redress at parliamentary level

Dear Tendai, Let's agree: rape has reached alarming proportions in Zimbabwe. It is countrywide, indiscriminate, and increasingly grotesque. Elderly women - some as old as 96 - are being raped by teenage boys. One nonagenarian remains …

Published: 6 hrs ago | 142 | by Nomazulu Thata

Open letter to Wicknell Chivhayo

Dear Sir Wicknell Chivhayo, I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea on behalf of Chinehasha Secondary School in Chiweshe. As a prominent philanthropist, your generosity has touched countless lives, and I believe that your kindn…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 21:01hrs | | by Cde Mutandawachingama

An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?

Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil!I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned about your utterances of violence in your video you made and was played in Point 5 Creatives studies plat…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 16:04hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Objection to recently imposed US$92 radio licence fee

HIS Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Office of the President and Cabinet, Munhumutapa Building, Harare, Zimbabwe.Your Excellency Sir,Subject: Objection to the recently imposed US$92 radio …

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bringing International Football Back to Zimbabwe

Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Harare Zimbabwe Subject: Bringing International Football Back to Zimbabwe Dear Honourable Minister, Cde Minister, the Warriors, our beloved nat…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:16hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

A letter to Sengezo Tshabangu

Dear cousin Sengezo Tshabangu,I need to explain why I address you as Mzala. Bulawayo is a village, I am sure you could be related to my cousins, Nomusa and Fikile Tshabangu: daughters of Aunt Jenat, the younger sister to my daddy; she marr…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 15:59hrs | 1737 | by Nomazulu Thata

A Challenge to the Ministry of Health Show us the Truth, Not the Spin

Dear Minister of Health, Deputy Minister, and Permanent Secretary, Allow me to also include Nick Mangwana and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio committee on health.Following the Ministry's recent statement on social media proc…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 10:37hrs | 556 | by Hector Mbizvo

Open letter to President Mnangagwa: Request for Title Deed Allocation for My Rural Land

His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo MnangagwaOffice of the President and CabinetP.O. Box 7700Harare, ZimbabweRe: Request for Title Deed Allocation for My Rural LandDear President Mnangagwa,I hope this letter finds you in good healt…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:30hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

A letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Dear President Mnangagwa, President Mnangagwa, please release Blessed Mhlanga and 109 activists incarcerated in Zimbabwe prisons. I believe prisons are for people who have committed crimes in various degrees, according to the law, are unfi…

Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 12:31hrs | 1763 | by Nomazulu Thata

Blessed Mhlanga letter from prison

Harare, Remand Prison, 7 April 2025Dear friends and fellow Zimbabweans As I write from this discomfort of my overcrowded cell, I am suffering from a serious bout of flue which has drained my strength and now threatens my inner peace. Sleep…

Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:16hrs | 1097 | by Blessed Mhlanga

Nyarota the Gukurahundi Cheerleader

Geoff Nyarota, that Gukurahundi cheerleader and genocide supporter is no more. He died in a country with hospitals without medicine. Yet he died better than the thousands who were bayoneted in the killing fields of Matabeleland and the Mid…

Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:53hrs | 929 | by Victim of Nyarota Gukurahundi Editorials

US Leaders Overseeing Cites: Do your jobs - an Open Letter to President Donald Trump

Dear Mr President, The international agency charged with protecting wildlife on the brink of extinction is known as CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.It was created by the United Na…

Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 22:45hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro

Let's respect Chivayo's right to give - if God loves a cheerful giver, who are we to hate him - A call for respect and integrity

Dear Zimbabweans, It is disheartening to witness the unjust and unfounded criticism aimed at Sir Wicknell Chivayo, one of the world's most generous billionaires. His generosity has set global records, but instead of celebrating his charita…

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:29hrs | | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai

Open Letter to Mr Songezo Tshabangu

Sir good morning and Compliments of the new season. We hope you had a wonderful year, 2024, and you will also have a great year ahead 2025.We hope that you have counted and identified your own personal successes in the year 2024.Sir, you w…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 12:56hrs | 909 | by Cosmas Ncube

CG please bring sanity on our roads

Commissioner General Mutamba  Zimbabwe Republic Police  Police General Headquarters Harare Zimbabwe   Dear Commissioner General Steven Mutamba, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent appointment a…

Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:12hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

First Zimbabwean Billionaire not recognised in Zimbabwe

His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Presidential Office Munhumutapa Building Samora Machel Ave HarareDear President Mnangagwa, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the recent conferment of …

Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:37hrs | 321 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Open Letter: Meikles Board of Directors

Board of Directors Meikles Limited Block 4 Tendeseka Park Renfrew Road & Samora Machael Eastlea South Harare Zimbabwe Dear remaining Members of the Board, I am writing as a concerned shareholder (Shareholder Number: 450477) regarding t…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 803 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Open Letter: Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)66 Bishop Gaul AvenueMilton ParkHarare,ZimbabweDear ZiFA selection Committee,I am writing to express my concerns regarding certain individuals contesting for positions on the new ZiFA Executive Committee…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 23:12hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Massive corruption at Zvishavane town council

Dear Editor, Please publish this exposÃ© which involves the Zvishavane town planner who is selling public roads to business people without full council approval. At least 3 public roads have been sold to business people without any benefit…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:55hrs | | by Concerned Zvishavane Resident

ZANU PF members should Embrace Our Constitution

Dear Members of ZANU PF, Today, I write to you not just as a fellow Zimbabwean but as someone who deeply believes in the promise of our great nation. The conference is upon us and we stand at a pivotal moment in our political journey, one …

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:29hrs | 516 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Open letter to President Mnangagwa

His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Dear President Mnangagwa, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I write to you today not just as a concerned citizen but as a representative of the …

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:55hrs | 339 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

A letter to my son

Dear Benaiah, Your uncle told me about how excited you are after finding the life partner of your dreams. I was also thrilled to learn that she is a  respectful, God-fearing, well-mannered and well groomed lady.However, I got concerne…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:06hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

Open letter: School of Infantry, Mbalabala

Dear Sir/Madam, I attended St Stephen's College in Balla Balla (as it was then) in the early 1970's. The school closed in 1975 and became home to the Zimbabwe School of the Infantry.I have on occasion sought permission to visit my old scho…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Dr Christopher Hunn

Paul Siwela's letter to President Mnangagwa - Buying chiefs not just nor sustainable to resolve Matabele grievances

The President of Zimbabwe Munhumutapa Building Harare Zimbabwe 28th July 2024 Ref: PresZim/07/28/24 Attention: Emmerson D. Mnangagwa Dear Mr  President Good day, I hope I find you well. Once again I am writing to you in my capacity as…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | | by Paul Siwela

Open letter to SADC

Beloved SADC, It is with a heavy heart as I write this letter to you.Firstly, in what capacity are you bestowing the Chairmanship of Sadc to President Emmerson Mnangagwa when there is still a pending case on the 2023 election result?Progre…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 18:03hrs | 370 | by Leonard Koni

Open letter to Rutendo Matinyarare

Dear Rutendo, We have reviewed your recent statements and the article in Bulawayo24. While we understand your frustration and the serious concerns you have raised, it is important to address the following points to ensure responsible …

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:24hrs | 700 | by Zem

Opposition parties should unite to fight ZANU PF - Komichi

Dear Comrades, It is very vital to unite the opposition people so that  we can fight zanupf together. After the death of President Morgan Tsvangirayi the opposition has hardly fought Zanupf, instead we have been fighting amo…

Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:22hrs | 521 | by Morgen Komichi

Open letter to Martin Rushwaya : Urgent Concern Regarding Corruption and Mismanagement at the Ministry of Environment

The alarming state of affairs at the Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife under the leadership of Permanent Secretary Prof. Prosper Matondi deserves your urgent attention and investigation. As a whistleblower I bring to your atte…

Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:37hrs | | by Environmentalist

Open Letter to President Mnangagwa to Commission an Inquiry into Redcliff Municipality

Dear President Mnangagwa, It was with such great pleasure and a long overdue move that we learned of Your Excellency's instituting a Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the City of Harare on May 13, 2024, chaired by Justice Maphios C…

Published: 17 May 2024 at 14:09hrs | 383 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Revised Starlink Policy for Sustainable Growth - A dedication to Eng. Chemist Siziba

Honorable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, all protocols observed, please receive a request from a group of interested players in telecoms and ICT space.I must be candid: the current operation …

Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 427 | by Robert Ndlovu

First mutual robs client

Dear Editor,I am a subscriber of First Mutual funeral cash plan and I have been religiously paying the required monies but when l was in need of the funeral cover after the passing on of my mother Vester Sithole on March 3 the company is n…

Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 13:21hrs | | by Chikaraito Sithole

Open letter to Minister Barbara Rwodzi

Dear Minister Rwodzi and esteemed CEO of the Zimbabwe Tourism Association,I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to you today with a deep concern regarding the exorbitant prices and inconsistent rating standa…

Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 05:57hrs | 387 | by Aldrin Ncube

ZESA for something at Ngundu BC

Dear Editor Ngundu residents have seen it all in the hands of ZESA Rutenga. The residents have suffered enough and have now nowhere to run to. They came and cut off electric power cables that bring power to Ngundu for the reasons best know…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 22:59hrs | | by Ngundu Resident

Open Letter to City Mayors: Reintroduce the spraying of places where mosquitoes breed

A letter to Bulawayo Mayor/Harare Mayor/Gweru Mayor/Mutare MayorYour honor, can you please reintroduce the spraying of places where mosquitoes hide and breed. In the past the BCC/HCC used to spray in all areas where mosquitoes breed. Peopl…

Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 11:06hrs | | by Njabulo

Three men appear in Binga Magistrate Court on murder charges

Three individuals, namely Nkosiyenzelwa Masuku (aged 50), Simpto Ncube Watson (aged 28), and Cosmas Ncube, also known as Nkomazana (aged 40), all hailing from Bilinda Village in Chinonge, Binga, appeared in Binga Magistrate Court on Wednes…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 19:21hrs | 479 | by Peter Matuka

Corruption by a school head in Makoni

Dear Editor, As parents of children at Magura Secondary School in Makoni North, Manicaland province we are not happy with misuse of funds by our school head Thomas Murefu.We discovered that around $9000 is missing in our school account.The…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 19:02hrs | 422 | by Disgruntled Parents

Open letter to Home Affairs Minister Kazembe

Dear Honourable, Minister Kazembe Kazembe l wish to express my disappointment to you as the minister in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage with particular reference to the Registrar's Office at Highfield Machipisa…

Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 15:04hrs | | by Disgruntled citizen

Dear SADC - CCC now invents false excerpts from the Mumba SADC Preliminary report

Dear SADC,DESPERATE CCC NOW INVENTS FALSE 'EXCERPTS' FROM THE MUMBA SADC PRELIMINARY REPORTThis reply to the above post by the CCC official spokesperson, Promise Mkwananzi, is addressed to you SADC to bring to your attention a matter of gr…

Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 18:58hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Invitation for investors to invest in Somaliland

Dear Investors, On behalf of the Government of Somaliland, I am humbled and honoured to cordially invite you to explore the immense investment opportunities that lie within this young nation: The Republic of Somaliland.Why should you consi…

Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 09:53hrs | 423 | by Mohamed Osman Saed

An open letter to Chamisa and the CCC

This letter serves to advise you sir and your party to choose the candidates who represent your party in councils and parliament diligently, failure to do so will cost you in the future.In just a month into office some of your elected cadr…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 07:57hrs | | by Thandolwenkosi Mnyukhi

Candidates Intimidating the electorate must be disqualified

Dear President Mnangagwa and Mrs Chigumba, A video of a Zanu PF candidate intimidating villagers, telling them that they will be issued with voting cards when they arrive at the polling station, and using those cards will be used to detect…

Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 14:29hrs | 396 | by Kennedy Kaitano

What if Kasukuwere has been sneaking in and out of the country fearing for illegal arrest?

Dear Comrade Ziyambi Ziyambi, When he was confronted by a situation which he felt posed a security threat to his life, fired Vice-President Comrade Emmerson Mnangagwa jumped the border to flee the country. He didn't use official exit point…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:53hrs | 424 | by Kennedy Kaitano

Mnangagwa pretends to preach peace while unleashing his thugs to terrorise villagers without being arrested

Dear SADC, SADC Parliamentary Forum, African Union and Pan African Parliament, In another unspeakable act of terrorism, a Zanu PF official is seen in the attached video installing fear into the villagers, promising them the killings of 200…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 16:17hrs | 420 | by Kennedy Kaitano

Mnangagwa cannot win any leadership position in a fair and open political process

Ex-cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere has written the following open letter to Zimbabweans as he prepares to return home for a run to be president:My Dear Comrades and Countrymen,I humbly write to you on the eve of the sitting of the nomi…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 18:13hrs | 209 | by Saviour Kasukuwere

'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'

Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Zimbabweans, Regional and Worldwide Friends!   Re: One Year Under Arbitrary De…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 380 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala

Husband impregnates entire wedding party

Please hide my ID am woman of 3 aged 32 in a good marital house that has since been shaken. Am devastated to learn that all my former wedding maids have been sleeping with my husband and he has gotten all of them 4 pregnant.I don't know wh…

Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 10:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

We are in this together: A Response to Israel Dube's article

As a proud African, it pains me to read Israel Dube's article on Bulawayo24 promoting racism and tribalism. It is unfortunate that such divisive language is being used in our country, especially at a time when we are facing so many challen…

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 13:53hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Open Letter to Senator Monica Mutsvangwa

Mr. Kennedy Chokuda Clerk of Parliament Parliament of Zimbabwe Dear Mr. Chokuda,We kindly request you deliver the attached letter from the Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative to Senator Monica Mutsvangwa. We could not email her directly as w…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 21:36hrs | 376 | by Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative

Petition to The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education

Editor please publish our petition to the Minister of Primary and Secondary education for our pupils are not attending school due to the interference of powerful politicians who are protecting a violent and abusive teaching couple.Murowa S…

Published: 29 May 2023 at 22:58hrs | 388 | by Parents/Guardians - Murowa School

Truthfulness is a sacred trust and lying is a betrayal.

The Editor, I find it difficult to believe that three months before the elections, the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) political party in Zimbabwe is nearing participation in the plebiscite without a constitution. Most …

Published: 23 May 2023 at 14:59hrs | | by Sam Wezhira

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