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Pupil commits suicide after boyfriend rejects pregnancy
A tragic incident occurred at Nketa High School in Bulawayo where a female student, whose name is withheld, reportedly took her own life after her boyfriend allegedly rejected her pregnancy. The girl,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's local grappling with poor governance issues
Local authorities in Zimbabwe are grappling with weak corporate governance issues, as highlighted in the 2023 report by Acting Auditor General Mrs. Rhea Kujinga. The report, presented to Parliament la...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi Express Outreach Programme donates essential goods to Gwanda community
The Mayor of Gwanda, Honourable Thulani Moyo, recently was on hand to receive much-needed blankets and office equipment from Mzansi Express. He also thanked the Bus operator for paying school fees and...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 14 | by Ndou Paul
'Ramaphosa must be held fully responsible for SANDF deaths'
Since their deployment in February this year, six SANDF soldiers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The most recent tragedy occurred on Tuesday when two soldiers were k...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2 SANDF captains killed in DRC operation
Two tactical intelligence captains from the SANDF who are part of the Southern Africa regional force (Samidrc) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were killed in a mortar attack on their logisti...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 14:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife's leg amputated
Mary Mubaiwa, the ex-wife of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, recently underwent the amputation of her left leg due to severe health complications. Her condition, diagnosed with acute lymphoedema ...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for driver who crashed into School wall
Police in Bulawayo are searching for an unidentified Tshova Mubaiwa kombi driver who fled after crashing his vehicle into the precast wall of Mpopoma High School and a fowl run. The accident occurred ...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Falcon College bus accident kills 1 student
ONE student died while three others were injured after a Falcon College bus overturned along the Bulawayo/Esigodini Road this afternoon. The bus was carrying 56 students who were coming from a...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 15:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Jubilation as Zimbabwean Health Sector receives boost from World Bank Funding
In a significant development, the Government of Zimbabwe has received funding from the World Bank to support essential health services, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The f...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 13:10hrs | 1 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Mnangagwa to get more air ambulances from Russia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the Government will establish an efficient air ambulance service staffed by highly skilled medical professionals, engineers, dispatchers, and pilots to redu...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF has dismally failed
The Zanu PF government continues to fail the majority of the people. All hope is now lost. The majority of people who are now finding it hard to eke out a living and put food on their tables. We shoul...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 15:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Bishop Mabhiza fundraise, donates tractors on birthday
Bishop Sydney Mabhiza, founder of the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World and President of Federation for Indigenous Churches in Zimbabwe (FICZ) has celebrated his birthday and fundra...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
New UK visa rules deter Zimbabwean migrants
Britain could face a further shortage of care workers as migrants who had been ready to move to the UK for jobs in the sector cancel their plans because of new visa rules that prevent them from bringi...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top firm caught smuggling drugs into Zimbabwe
Authorities have seized drugs that were allegedly smuggled through the country's porous borders by one of the country's major medical service providers Baines Radiology Group (BIG).Highly plac...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean mercenaries fighting in Ukraine
FIVE Zimbabwean mercenaries are fighting for Ukraine, according to latest data released by the Russia Defence ministry, with one said to have since been killed on the battle field.But the figu...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, are you satisfied with how you're treating Zimbabweans?
So, the Zimbabwe regime believes that the manner in which they are governing the country is for the benefit of citizens.In fact, information minister Jenfan Muswere was quite unequivocal, a fe...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 19:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Unknown Mpilo Hospital patient finally reveals origin
AN unknown man, who was picked up by a Mpilo Central Hospital ambulance crew two months ago, has finally revealed that he is from Tanzania.The man was found unconscious on January 4 and was un...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South records reduction in maternal deaths
Matebeleland South acting provincial medical director Andrew Muza says there has been a notable decline in institutional maternal deaths in the province since the launch of a health fund programme two...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Stranger' at Mpilo hospital, can't speak any Zimbabwean language
MPILO Central Hospital is appealing for information that could lead to the identification of an unknown man who was admitted to the institution two months ago and does not understand or speak any of t...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister commissions first Binga propaganda radio station
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, yesterday officially commissioned Twasumpuka FM, the first and only community radio station in Binga District in Matebelel...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pan-Africanism is dead!
Twice, in as many weeks, I have heard Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speak on the need to preserve Pan-Africanism.Yesterday was the latest, as he attended a memorial service he...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 22:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Insiza struggles as lithium mining trucks leave road in ruins
Villagers in Insiza demand that mining companies fix the roads, which are in a bad state due to the heavy trucks passing through them daily.Sources who spoke to CITE on condition of anonymity ...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 13:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must not exempt state entities from scrutiny
GOVERNANCE watchdogs has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa discard his gazetted General Notice 164B of 2024 which exempts 21 key state entities from complying with the Public Procurement and ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 20:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Rats eat man's savings
A 20-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man who had allegedly been saving money in tins at his home, went berserk when he opened his "banks" to find scraps as rats had eaten the money while some of it had been corrode...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Free emergency health services for one month
PRIVATE healthcare institution, Corporate 24, has pledged to provide free emergency health services this month targeting members of the public in Bulawayo and Harare in a bid to reduce costs and compl...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fraudsters exploit Zimbabweans seeking UK health and care jobs
When Zimbabwean mother-of-four Eunice Sinoya enrolled in a first aid course near the capital Harare, she was lured by the college's promise of a job in Britain's care sector. But more than a year on, ...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Some Mat North pupils walk more than 30km to schools: RUCET
Rural Community Empowerment Trust Coordinator for Matabeleland North Vumani Ndlovu has bemoaned that some of the pupils in the province and other areas still walk more than 30 km to school after 43 ye...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Khulu Moyo's relatives came on Saturday only to disappear without a trace
THE 81-year-old man from Tsholotsho who spent the past 61 years in neighbouring South Africa has recovered and hospital authorities say he will remain at the hospital while his family discusses the wa...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
NetOne is now a danger to life and security!
I am one of those who have been faithful subscribers to Zimbabwe's second largest mobile network operator (MNO) NetOne.Over the years, I have become endeared to the state-owned entity, in spit...Published: 02 Jan 2024 at 17:54hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nkulumane husband killer arrested
A WOMAN from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo, who allegedly stabbed her husband last month following a domestic feud, has been arrested.Trish Ndlovu (23) who was on the run after committing the c...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 22:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
$10 trillion kitty to complete high-impact projects in Zimbabwe
SEVEN high-impact projects - spanning energy, information and communication technology, transport, water and sanitation, agriculture, health, education and housing, among other sectors - are expected ...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man who left Zimbabwe for SA 61 years ago seeks relatives
AN ailing 81-year-old Tsholotsho man who left Zimbabwe 61 years ago to work in South Africa, is looking for his relatives after a malayitsha who was supposed to take him to his rural home dumped him i...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 16:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Woman accused of husband's murder surrenders to police
A 23-year-old woman, Trish Ndlovu, from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo, who was on the run after allegedly murdering her husband, has surrendered to the police.Bulawayo police spokesperson, Assi...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo records 70 home births in 2 months
BULAWAYO recorded more than 70 home births in two months with reports that these may result in the country failing to meet sustainable development goals on reducing maternal and neonatal deaths....Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 15:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Is China good for Zimbabwe?
IMAGINE your father having an "all-weather friend" who appears to stand by him in every situation.This seemingly "all-weather friend", however, looks away as your father brutally batters your ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 09:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa cracks whip on top soldiers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly cracked the whip firing seven high-ranking members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) after they failed to rein in their subordinates who walked out on hi...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chinese military donation to Zimbabwe raises eyebrows
A RECENT donation of Chinese military hardware to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has raised eyebrows as the Asian superpower pushes to further its interests in Zimbabwe.Mnangagwa re...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is China really helping suffering Zimbabweans?
Imagine your father has an 'all-weather friend', who appears to stand by him in every situation.He looks away as your father brutally batters your mother and does not appear to give a hoot whe...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 12:39hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe takes delivery of military hardware from China
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday received military hardware from China in what could open gates for further Chinese military expansion in the Southern African region.The eq...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 21:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Woman (23) kills hubby, on the run
A 23-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo woman is on the run after she allegedly stabbed her husband to death with a kitchen knife following a domestic feud over an undisclosed issue. The spine-chilling inciden...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We've gas in Zimbabwe, so what?
So, it has finally been confirmed!Zimbabwe has significant reserves of natural gas!This was announced by a clearly excited mines and mining development minister Zhemu Soda at a media b...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 15:03hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga dangles more developmental projects to lure votes in Cowdray Park
In a bid to garner support for the ruling Zanu-PF party in the upcoming December 9 by-elections, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has promised a slew of developmental projects for Cowdray Park resi...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 17:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to appease security forces
TREASURY has allocated 18% of the national budget to the security sector, ZW$10.8 trillion (US$1.9 billion), which is a large amount in peacetime, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to appease the ...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
'By-elections manna from Heaven for Zanu-PF,' says Chiwenga
VICE-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF will capitalise on the confusion within the opposition ranks to clinch a resounding victory in the by-elections slated for this weekend....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK care work visas to Zimbabweans up 170% this year
The number of Zimbabweans who moved to the United Kingdom to do health and care work rose by 169% in the year to September, deepening the skills crisis in the country.Migration is rising as Zi...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 20:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Russian flight paramedic instructors Zimbabwe - bound
Russian flight paramedic instructors are expected in the country this week to start training local air ambulance personnel, paving the way for the launch of Zimbabwe's first national air ambulance ser...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's promises of mega deals are yet to materialise
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, there could be no vainly venture than perversion. It cannot withstand scrutiny. It melts on the onset of cross-examination.As I ...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:52hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Zimparks official collapses and dies during Bulawayo marathon
The Cimas Health Group has expressed regret and sadness over the unexpected death of Norman Mahla (40), a Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) member, who collapsed during the Cimas ...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 10:43hrs | | by Agencies
2 die in InterAfrica bus accident
TWO people died on the spot while several others were injured after an InterAfrica bus burst a tyre and overturned along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.Bulawayo acting fire brigade officer L...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
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