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Nust medicine enrolment increases
Destiny Mlilo started his life-long ambition of being a medical doctor on Tuesday as part of 60 first-year School of Medicine students at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bu...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe pilot appointed Mangwe headman
HIGHFLYING Air Zimbabwe pilot Captain Simon Thalon Moyo has been appointed as Godzi headman under Chief Tjanguluba in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The pilot has flown President...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree pilot defies racial attitudes to pursue dream
FORTY years and still counting years of flying different aircraft types, heads of States, the late Prince Philip; husband to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and roles spanning basic flying, advanced flyi...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lupane State University campus radio goes on air
LUPANE State University (LSU)'s campus radio station is now on air and broadcasting from its base in the Matabeleland North provincial capital with the institution set to receive the outstanding studi...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda community radio set to go live
Ntepe-Manama Community Radio in Gwanda District is set to be the first community radio station in Matabeleland region to go on air as Government has already acquired broadcast equipment for it....Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staf reporter
Qoki brings smiles to hundreds of households in Matebeleland
THE past few weeks have seen Qoki Zindlovukazi trending following a revelation that the group of Zimbabwean women in the diaspora are millionaires after investing so much in immovable property....Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:20hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
14 community radio stations licensed
GOVERNMENT has made tremendous progress in opening up the airwaves with 14 community radio stations having been licensed so far.In her post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadca...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangwe piped water project nears completion
THE construction of a piped water system in Mangwe district, which is seen as key to addressing perennial water shortages in the area, is now 95% complete.Matabeleland South District Developme...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Potraz erects base stations, CICs in Matebeleland South
GOVERNMENT, through the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), has established four shared base station towers and 13 Community Information Centres (CICs) in Matabele...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drunk man kills brother
A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Brunapeg in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province has been arrested after he killed his brother for trying to restrain him from assaulting their mother. Thabani M...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family buries wrong body, forced to exhume
A FAMILY from Lobengula West suburb was left speechless after they were given a wrong body by a funeral parlour and had to travel all the way to Plumtree to exhume the body of their loved one for rebu...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Floods leave a trail of destruction in Bulilima
DOZENS of villagers in Ngwala village in Huwana ward 8 in Bulilima district, Plumtree escaped death by a whisker after 12 houses curved in due to the incessant rains that pounded the area during the w...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Pool game ends in murder of Mangwe man
A MAN from Mangwe District was found dead after he was allegedly assaulted by a gang of unknown men during a pool game.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loven...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Trainee nurses recruitment 'controversy' resurfaces
Activists in Matabeleland have once again lambasted the trainee nurses recruitment system following revelations that only two out of the 45 successful applicants for the Mpilo Central Hospital School ...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF accused of vote-buying
THE MDC Alliance has accused Zanu-PF of vote-buying ahead of the Mangwe by-election in which their candidate Vincent Sihlabo will fight it out with the ruling party's Hlalani Mguni and six other conte...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo mourns Plumtree accident victims
Bulilima-Mangwe Senator Simon Khaya Moyo has mourned three accident victims who died in a horrific truck accident along the Plumtree-Brunapeg Road last week. The accident occurred at the 62-ki...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Crash kills sex abuse witnesses
THREE people who were testifying in a court case involving a police officer who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing 21 pupils at Bulu Primary School in Mangwe District died while nine others w...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 court witnesses die in car crash
THREE witnesses in a case involving a police officer, Constable Peter Muzulu, who allegedly molested 21 pupils at Bulu Primary School in Mpoengs, died on Monday after a truck that was ferrying them fr...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Brunapeg with love, proudly Kalanga and a pilot
Born in the Brunapeg, a business centre and village in the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe,Simon Talon Moyo is both proudly Kalanga and a commercial pilot with many flying hours experience....Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Velaphi Ncube's unheralded journey
ON Thursday, Misheck Ntunduzakovelaphi Velaphi Ncube was laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre in Harare following his declaration as a national hero.Born on 25 July 1937 in Matobo District...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Pathisa Nyathi
A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors
I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured). The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane
Policeman from hell molests 21 pupils
A Mpoengs police officer allegedly sexually molested 21 pupils while conducting an investigation into sexual abuse at a local primary school. The cop, who was only identified as Constable Muzulu stati...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Callistus Ndlovu’s body to be airlifted to Plumtree rural home
THE body of the late national hero and former Cabinet Minister, Professor Callistus Ndlovu is set to be airlifted to his Brunapeg, Plumtree rural home today ahead of burial at the National Heroes' Acr...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga slams Chamisa's street antics
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has hit out at MDC Alliance leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa, for tarnishing the reputation of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission by making unsubstantiated claims of improp...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 13:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tells Chamisa that 'Laws made in Parliament'
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has hit out at MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa for tarnishing the reputation of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) by making unsubstantiated claims of im...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teacher sues Zimta for $5 million
A TEACHER who sustained fractured ribs which resulted in her retiring on medical grounds following an accident involving a Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (Zimta) vehicle she was travelling in is sui...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 11:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-bodyguard bares all on Nikita Mangena
THE late Zipra commander, Rogers Alfred Nikita Mangena, was recently honoured by the Government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by naming a cantonment area which houses Zimbabwe National Defence Unive...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Woman burns husband with petrol in fight over sorghum
A WOMAN from Mangwe District allegedly poured petrol on her husband and set him alight following a heated argument over a bucket of sorghum.Alphos Moyo (57) died at Mpilo Central Hospital in B...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree stuck with 21 decomposing bodies
PLUMTREE health officials are in a quandary over 21 decomposing unclaimed bodies in the two districts' mortuaries, which have a combined holding capacity of 16 bodies at a time.The situation h...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teen nabbed for 'raping' granny (73)
A 19-year-old man from Makorokoro in Mangwe District was arrested for allegedly raping a 73-year-old granny after stabbing her on the hand to coerce her into submission.Melani Ncube, of Jinjik...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 20 homes destroyed by hailstorm
THE Civil Protection Unit is on high alert for any disasters including floods this rainy season and Government has since released $1,2 million for any eventualities.This comes as more than...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 07:30hrs | 14 | by Business Reporter
Hailstorm kills 2, injures 15
TWO people died while 15 others were hospitalised following a hailstorm that swept through Mangwe District, destroying several homesteads.A 53-year-old man from Mangwe died after a hut he was ...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
I applaud ZAPU Mangwe constituency
12-08-17 was a great day at Brunapeg shopping centre in Mangwe Matabeleland south whereby ZAPU held a successful meeting which was fully attended by the whole district.People came from various...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 09:32hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Cops sjambok granny rapist
A 34-YEAR-OLD man from Mangwe has been arrested for allegedly raping a 76-year-old villager.Siphamehlo Sibanda of Brunapeg area broke into the old woman's bedroom hut in the middle of the nigh...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Student nurses boycott classes over poor diet
A group of student nurses at Brunapeg Mission Hospital in Plumtree on Friday revolted and boycotted classes over poor diet.Students said they are fed up with sub-standard meals comprising cabb...Published: 22 May 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man commits suicide at brother's homestead after testing HIV+
A 37-YEAR-OLD Mangwe man allegedly committed suicide at his brother's homestead after testing positive for HIV.Michael Khumalo allegedly first drank a pesticide last month in a failed suic...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF Obengwa Mguni be warned or face impeachment '
Mangwe constituency is fingers crossed against ZANU regime. The residents are accusing the ZANU regime for not developing infrastructure in the constituency and they say marginalisation and tribal...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 07:12hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Meet Rhumba artists, Mbaa Tapela and Brunapeg Challengers
Igama ngingu Mbaa Tapela ngizalwa ePlumtree, Brunapeg Zimbabwe. Ngisungule iqembu kwezomculo elaziwa ngikuthi yiBrunapeg Challengers (Mbaa Tapela and Brunapeg Challengers) ngomnyaka ka2010 ngibambisan...Published: 24 Sep 2016 at 08:18hrs | | by DJ-Sticha
Man gets protection from death threats wife
A 45-YEAR-OLD man from Plumtree was yesterday granted a protection order against his 31-year-old wife whom he accused of being abusive and threatening to get him killed. Lenford Malamba said his wife ...Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 06:41hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Priest pens 9th book
MANGWE-based Roman Catholic Parish priest and writer, Father Innocent Makawule Ndlovu has published his 9th book Cultural Complexity in Marriage and Family in the light of Faith which explores Kalanga...Published: 14 Mar 2016 at 05:34hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Bus misses bridge, plunges into flooded river
SEVENTY passengers escaped death after a Mayezana bus missed a bridge across Shashane River in Kezi, Matobo District. The driver of the bus, which was travelling from Bulawayo to Kezi, attempt...Published: 12 Mar 2016 at 15:33hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Bus driver appears in court for attempting to cross a flooded river
A BUS driver who attempted to cross a flooded river before it overturned with 74 passengers on board has been charged with negligent driving.James Moyo, 69, pleaded not guilty when he appeared...Published: 03 Feb 2016 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Dad fatally runs over son, fined $500
A 25-YEAR-OLD Mangwe man who fatally ran over his two-year-old son with his car by mistake has been fined $500 for culpable homicide.Funafuthi Patsi of Simelamela Village in Mphoengs area hit,...Published: 21 Jan 2016 at 05:37hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Ajay Motorways plunges into river
SEVENTY five passengers were pulled to safety when an Ajay Motorways bus they were travelling in plunged into a river in Mangwe District following heavy rains in the area this week.Passengers ...Published: 14 Jan 2016 at 05:34hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Mum drowns two kids in well
A SINGLE mum from Masvingo allegedly threw her two minor children in a well after failing to take care of them.In a related incident, a 16-year-old Mangwe girl drowned while trying to flee fro...Published: 04 Mar 2015 at 11:13hrs | | by Walter Mswazie/Sukulwenkosi Dube
Missing mental patient's remains found
THE remains of a Bulawayo mental patient who went missing last December while she was on her way to Plumtree, were found in Brunapeg. A herd-boy stumbled upon the remains at Phathisani grazi...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 07:01hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Zimbabwean man savaged to death by Botswana cops
A ZIMBABWEAN man has died after he was severely beaten by Botswana police for illegally entering their country.Oscar Kani, 35, of Mkhubazi Village, Sanzukwi area in Mangwe District, arrived ho...Published: 20 Feb 2015 at 12:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Satsha ngamasel-enkomo!'
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender'...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 08:49hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Man commits suicide after testing positive to TB
A 68-YEAR-OLD Mangwe man based in South Africa committed suicide by hanging as he feared that he could be HIV positive after he tested positive to tuberculosis. Mandla Mpofu's wife and childre...Published: 24 Jan 2015 at 20:28hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Man dies after brother bashes him for 'breeding goblins'
54-YEAR-OLD Joseph Ncube, 54, a former patient at Ingutsheni Hospital in Bulawayo, fatally assaulted his brother after claiming that he possessed goblins that were behind the deaths of four family me...Published: 27 Sep 2014 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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