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Mnangagwa to lead Old Gwanda Road groundbreaking ceremony
Zwane Enterprise, the investor behind the ambitious upgrading of Old Gwanda Road, has partnered with eight companies to execute the 120km road construction project, which is set to cost approximately ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Matopo university to enrol first students in August
The University of Matopo is poised to enrol its inaugural cohort of students in August, operating from three campuses in Matabeleland South. The institution will focus on dryland studies, climate chan...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:42hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
University of Matopo gets approved
Matabeleland South province is set to have a third higher education institution following the approval of a proposal to establish the University of Matopo. The new university, an expansion of the Bret...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 17:28hrs | 3225 | by Staff reporter
Former Matopo students donate uniforms to the fire victims
Former Matopo High School students have rallied to assist 52 students affected by a recent fire at the school's boys' hostel. The group, represented by renowned poet Albert Nyathi, donated 52 boys' un...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:13hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Fire razes dormitory at Matopo High School
Fifty-two learners at Matopo High School in Matabeleland South escaped unhurt when a fire gutted a school dormitory housing boys in the early hours of Friday but their personal belongings and some sch...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:41hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Food crisis escalates in Matebeleland region
A food crisis is worsening in the Matebeleland region owing to erratic rains with hunger already stalking villagers in drought-prone provinces, including the Bulawayo metropolitan province.Com...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man gets lobola refund after wife gets married to former teacher
IN a dramatic turn of events which left people from Vokola Village in Insiza South District, Matabeleland South Province shocked a man who got all his lobola refund after his wife got married to her f...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
US$150 million Old Gwanda road construction begins
THE Government has approved the construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road at a cost of US$150 million by a private contractor with work expected to commence tomorrow in a Build, Operate and T...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
She is a living LEGEND and a HERO!
Barbara Makhalisa, also known by her married name as Barbara Nkala, is a teacher, Zimbabwean writer, Ndebele translator, novelist, editor and publisher, one of the earliest female writers published in...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 09:02hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
God, Highlanders and everything else after ... life of Bosso treasurer
BEING an ordained minister of the gospel of Christ and holding a top post at one of the country's top clubs can never be an easy task.However, for Highlanders FC treasurer Busani Mthombeni, th...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ibhetsu Likazulu leader arrested
GUKURAHUNDI activist and Ibhetshu Likazulu coordinator Mbuso Fuzwayo was one of the people arrested at a prayer meeting in Harare Friday.The prayer meeting was part of the " Zimbabwe We ...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Storm leaves trail of destruction in Matebeleland South
STRONG winds have left a trail of destruction in Umzingwane and Gwanda districts and other parts of Matebeleland South province.Affected villagers told Southern Eye that homes, schools and chu...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Matopo High school expels 15 learners over alleged sex scandal
Matopo High School in Matabeleland South expelled 15 learners last week and put another 10 on punishment for 'improper association' after a group of boys snuck into the girls' dormitory.This m...Published: 28 May 2021 at 19:31hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
'Broadcasters should speak all national languages'
Reaching 90 years of age on March 15 this year , retired veteran broadcaster and national languages enthusiast Amon Nyamambi, better known on the airwaves as 'uMaqhulayibambe' his grandfather's name, ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 18 | by John Masuku
People of Godlwayo retain identity and pride
Maduna Mafu, the chief of Godlwayo, led the armed struggle of 1896 in the eastern Ndebele State, together with other leaders such as Mahlahleni Mafu, Siminzela Mathema and Fezela Khumalo.Godlw...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:05hrs | 92 | by Phathisani Nyathi
Covid-19 spreads in rural areas
CHURCHES in rural areas must team up with the government to raise Covid-19 awareness as the novel virus is now claiming lives in the countryside.Brethren in Christ Church leader Sindah Ngulube...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso will never die, says Modi
BULAWAYO businessman and philanthropist Raj Modi says while human beings are mortal Highlanders are immortal. The businessman, who is also Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, made the de...Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 07:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi commission accused of shutting out victims
THE Gukuruahundi massacres yesterday dominated deliberations at the National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) symposium currently taking place in Bulawayo, with participants accusing the Nat...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Esigodini residents stage demo over killings and violence
HUNDREDS of Esigodini residents yesterday demonstrated against killings and violence in Habane suburb blamed on artisanal miners. They held the demonstration during the funeral of the latest v...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Commission to open lid on Gukurahundi massacres
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) yesterday said it plans to keep incidences of human rights abuses open, including the Gukurahundi massacres, open until they have been resolved ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu, legendary political activist and would-be hero (1940-2018)
This piece is being sent out on 14 August 2018, the last day of the long Heroes Day weekend of the year in Zimbabwe. This is barely two weeks after the country's critical presidential, parliamen...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 23:04hrs | 29 | by Dr Strike Mkandla
Zimbabwe Rhodesia Parliament Deputy Speaker dies
THE former Deputy Speaker of the Zimbabwe Rhodesia Parliament (1979/1980), Mr Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu, has died. He was 78.Mr Mthimkhulu died in the United Kingdom on July 7 and will be buri...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 12:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Churches welcome peace pledge
THE Ecumenical Church Leaders Forum (ECLF) has welcomed the signing of a peace pledge by political parties leaders, saying a peaceful environment is a prerequisite for a prosperous nation.ECLF lea...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
NPRC will not hold meetings in Matabeleland unless properly composed - MRP
Mthwakazi Republic Party has vowed never to allow the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission NPRC Commissioners to address people in Matabeleland unless the commission is properly constituted....Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 10:01hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
WATCH: Shona dominated commission disrupted
SOME Bulawayo civil society groups led by separatist movement Mthwakazi Republic Party yesterday disrupted National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) stakeholder consultations challenging the...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 01:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor 'defrauded' by ex-schoolmate's hubby
A PASTOR from Brethren in Christ church in Bulawayo was allegedly defrauded of more than $6 800 by his former schoolmate's husband who lied that he buys and sells cattle after showing him pictures of ...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South Grade 7 exams pass rate drops
THE pass rate in the Grade Seven examinations in Matabeleland South dropped from 52 percent to 49,39 percent last year.The province has 512 primary schools and nine schools recorded 100 percen...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
'People must forget about Gukurahundi,' says Mnangagwa ally
THE late prominent Brethren in Christ Church pastor, Reverend Reuben Mabhena has been described as a charismatic man who championed national peace and reconciliation.Rev Mabhena (68) died on T...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MLO saddened by the passing on of Rev Ruben Mabhena
On behalf of MLO President, Cde Paul Siwela and MLO Supreme Council I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to Mabhena family and Brethren In Christ Church for the untimely passing on of Rev Rub...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Israel Dube
Brethren In Christ Church pastor Mabhena dies
Brethren In Christ Church pastor Mabhena has died after he suffered a stroke sometime ago.Social media users posted condolence messages to his family, relatives, friends and church mates....Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Church organisations sign MoA on national healing
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and the Ecumenical Church Leaders Forum (ECLF) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) aimed at facilitating National Healing and Reconciliation pr...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Wanezi High strives for excellence
WELL known for its prowess in Science and technology, Wanezi High School in Insiza District, Matabeleland South has distinguished itself as the school of preference for pupils hoping to pursue science...Published: 14 Oct 2017 at 16:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Gospel festival brings Gwanda to a standstill
AN atmosphere of praise, worship and thanksgiving engulfed Phelandaba Stadium as the Gwanda Gospel Festival brought the mining town to a standstill.The festival which started on Friday and end...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born gospel singer sets Jozi alight
THE harvest is plenty for Bulawayo-born gospel singer and music producer, Knowledge Nkiwane, whose music has made inroads in the South African markets, empowered by a peculiar aggressive marketing ski...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
MRP President visits former Zipra gun repairer
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo and his team has visited an Ex-Zipra cadre Ndabezinhle Dube in Khozi village of Gwanda North who is credited with the ability of repairing the AK 47...Published: 17 May 2017 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mphoko pays tribute to late Chief Dakamela
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko says government attaches great importance to the Institution of Traditional Leaders as the custodians of the land and the country's cultural values.Mp...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
If all these Churches were companies Zim will be flourishing- Barbara Nyagomo
Progressive Democrats Zimbabwe leader Barbara Nyagomo has compiled a list over 559 Churches in Zimbabwe and expressed her wish that if these denominations were companies in the country the nation will...Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 05:30hrs | 46 | by Stephen Jakes
I could not serve under a sellout - Dr Dabengwa
ZAPU President Dumiso Dabengwa has finally explained why he did not serve in the Zimbabwe National army, dispelling the popular rumour that he sold out the national army and certain individuals he wor...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 07:28hrs | | by Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa
Mugabe's rob drops at Brethren in Christ Church
ZAPU President Dr Dumiso Dabengwa undressed ZANU PF and Mugabe at Adv Senda burial service when he came out guns blazing telling them point blank that they were not sincere mourning Advocate Lot Senda...Published: 01 Jan 2017 at 11:18hrs | 3 | by Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa
Brothels Boom: Bulawayo pastors raise alarm, plot to block bar opening
PASTORS from Bulawayo have raised concern over the proliferation of brothels in some of the city's suburbs, which they blamed on the opening of more night clubs which they said were introducing yo...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
BICC Bulawayo youth to hold 11the Mega camp
Brethren In Christ Church [BICC] youths in Bulawayo will, in less than four weeks, hold their 11th mega annual camp at Shalom Campsite in Matopo, as they continue seeking to encourage realignment to G...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 17:15hrs | 1 | by Mncedisi Buhali
Gwanda Gospel Extravaganza roars to life
ALL is set for the Gwanda gospel extravaganza which roars to life today with construction of the stage complete.The concert, which is undeniably one of the country's biggest gospel gatherings,...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Richard Muponde
Norman Mabhena: The honour and price of principle in Zimbabwe
After more than three decades since we attained independence from colonial rule in 1980, there is a steady depletion of the ranks of those who stood up to be counted without counting the cost to thems...Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 06:31hrs | 5 | by Dr. Strike Mkandla
Family denied burial order over birth certificate
A Ngozi Mine family has been denied a burial order for their child, 9, who died 12 days ago and had no birth certificate.Richard Sibanda, the child father does not have a National Identity car...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:17hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Ministry to probe schools resisting National School Pledge
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will investigate cases of schools that are reportedly resisting a directive to teach pupils to recite the National Schools Pledge, an official has said....Published: 15 May 2016 at 13:37hrs | 1 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Catholics mum over the national pledge
THE noise surrounding the controversial national pledge has reached boiling point with some traditional churches that run mission schools ordering their institutions to disassociate themselves from th...Published: 03 May 2016 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Churches defiant on national pledge
CHURCHES said yesterday that the national pledge will not be recited at their schools when schools open for the second term tomorrow. Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku last Thursday dismissed the Zimb...Published: 02 May 2016 at 11:39hrs | | by Pamela Shumba/Auxilia Katongomara
BICC Bulawayo youths to hold a mega camp
Brethren In Christ Church (BICC) youths in Bulawayo will be hosting their 10TH annual district camp at Shalom Campsite in Matopos as they foster realignment with God and use the platform to intercede ...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 13:56hrs | 5 | by Mncedisi Buhali
Rebecca Malope fails to turn up for Gwanda gospel extravaganza
THE Queen of gospel music, Rebecca Malope did not show up at the gospel extravaganza in Gwanda.She was supposed to perform at a two-day musical show which was held at Phelandaba Stadium on Fri...Published: 31 Aug 2015 at 07:24hrs | | by Marvelous Moyo
Gwanda Residents Association media statement
The weekend of the 28th to the 30th of August 2015 shall remain in the minds and mouths of the people of Gwanda for years to come.This is the weekend where the town hosts arguably the biggest ...Published: 28 Aug 2015 at 18:30hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
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