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3 arrested over spate of armed robberies in Bulawayo

Police have arrested three suspects accused of carrying out a spate of armed robberies across Bulawayo, including a daring daylight heist on Leopold Takawira Avenue on Friday in which US$36,000 and a cellphone were stolen.The suspects, ide…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 290 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors clash with Town Clerk

Bulawayo councillors last week clashed with Town Clerk Christopher Dube after he sought to overturn a previous council decision on his contract extension. Dube's initial two-year extension was set to expire this year, but he requested an a…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 137 | by Staff reporter

Trio aces new charges in Bulawayo break-ins

A gang of three men accused of terrorising Bulawayo's eastern suburbs has returned to court facing two additional counts of unlawful entry. John Malunga, Fungai Chinjodzi, and Arise Moyo, all from Nketa, pleaded not guilty before Bulawayo …

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 15:49hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Drugs drive Bulawayo crazy

Bulawayo is facing a growing mental health crisis, with increasing numbers of people seen wandering the streets in distress, talking to themselves and displaying erratic behaviour - a situation health experts link to substance abuse, famil…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man jailed 5-years over crystal meth possession

A 39-year-old Bulawayo man has been jailed for unlawful possession of crystal methamphetamine valued at US$6,000, following a police sting that exposed his alle

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 17:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo company fined for sale of skin-lightening creams

A Bulawayo company has been fined US$400 after it was caught illegally trading in bleaching creams worth nearly US$1 000.Luzern Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, represented in court by saleslady Simelweyinkosi Kanye of Bellevue suburb, was convicted…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commissions 465 serviced residential stands

The Bulawayo City Council, working with Natwecraft (Pvt) Ltd and Cabin Lock Construction, has commissioned 465 serviced residential stands in Luveve North and Emganwini, in a major boost to the city's housing delivery programme.The latest …

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

No rates hike for Bulawayo in 2026

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed a standstill budget of US$224,7 million for the 2026 financial year, assuring residents there will be no increase in rates and rentals.Presenting the proposal, the local authority said the decis…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe musicians clash with ZIMURA

Zimbabwe's music industry is facing renewed turmoil as some artists accuse the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and silencing dissenting voices.Members of the Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZMU)…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Defunct bank haunts Bulawayo

Bulawayo City Council has suffered significant financial losses after investing in Tetrad Investment Bank, which was shut down by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe two years ago, according to a recent parliamentary report.The Public Accounts Co…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:18hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter

Calls grow for victim-centred Gukurahundi hearings in Bulawayo

The Matabeleland region has renewed calls for the establishment of victim-centred centres in Bulawayo to address Gukurahundi atrocities, arguing that government-led traditional leader hearings are ineffective and exclusionary.President Emm…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Esigodini man in court for rape, robbery

A 32-year-old man from Bafazi Village, Esigodini, Patson Ndlovu, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Taurai Manuwero facing charges of rape and robbery. He pleaded not guilty to both allegations and was remanded to September 15, 2…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:49hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

Nkulumane at the centre of Bulawayo's sewer crisis

Nkulumane, one of Bulawayo's largest high-density suburbs, has emerged as the epicentre of the city's sanitation woes, accounting for nearly half of all sewer blockages reported daily.According to city officials, between 90 and 120 sewer c…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:15hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

War veterans seek earlier promotion at City council

Veterans of the liberation struggle employed by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) have petitioned the local authority to make their recently approved promotions effective from January 2025, rather than six months before retirement.The counci…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:57hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Bulawayo backs Mnangagwa beyond 2028

Zanu PF's Bulawayo Province has unanimously resolved to back President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership beyond 2028, with all five District Coordinating Committees (DCCs) making the endorsement their top priority ahead of the party's 22nd N…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to evict illegal tenants from Burombo Flats

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to evict illegal tenants from Burombo Flats in Mzilikazi, citing escalating crime and deteriorating living conditions at the council-owned housing estate.The flats have been without elect…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:44hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo buys helmets for BCC police

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has begun procuring helmets for its municipal police officers to shield them from increasing violent attacks by members of the public during law enforcement operations.The local authority revealed the develo…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:46hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Tombstones at new Bulawayo cemeteries face demolition

Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has issued a stern warning to residents who erect tombstones in new cemeteries where only headstones are allowed, stating that offenders will face demolition orders.Dube emphasized that the directive en…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$18,000 bureau de change heist in Bulawayo

Three armed robbers staged a daring daylight heist at a bureau de change in Bulawayo's central business district on Wednesday, fleeing with more than US$18,000 and R151,000 after disarming a security guard.National police spokesperson Comm…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road width to be widened

The Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, currently eight metres wide, is set to be widened by an additional four metres, bringing it to 12 metres upon completion.Government has awarded contracts to five reputable firms â€“ Fossil Contracting, Mas…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rotten beef bust in Bulawayo

Bulawayo health authorities have destroyed more than 700 kilograms of beef, including meat sourced from a major fast-food chain and a city police station, after it was deemed unwholesome and unfit for human consumption.According to the lat…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:33hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter

Food poison floods Bulawayo streets

Bulawayo councilors have raised concerns over a growing wave of cheap, potentially hazardous food being smuggled from South Africa and sold on city streets, particularly under the cover of night.Officials warned that rising summer temperat…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:31hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo fire destroys US$500,000 property in Burnside

A fire has destroyed property valued at an estimated US$500,000 in Bulawayo's Burnside suburb, with authorities blaming the blaze on illegal and uncontrolled burning.The incident occurred at stand number 244 Arnold Way, where occupants wer…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo mulls night patrols to tackle littering

Bulawayo City Council is considering deploying municipal police at night to curb rampant littering and illegal activities in the city, according to the latest council minutes.Councillor Melisa Mabeza raised concerns during a full council m…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's food insecure received pay outs

More than 39 000 vulnerable and food-insecure people in Bulawayo received monthly allowances of up to US$13 between October 2024 and mid-2025, Parliament has been informed.Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo told …

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mercedes Benz hit by train in Bulawayo

A mother and her three children had a narrow escape on Thursday morning when their Mercedes was struck by a train at a level crossing in Mahatshula North, Bulawayo.Witnesses said the woman overtook vehicles that had stopped to allow the tr…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court removes ZHPT from contested housing project

The High Court of Zimbabwe has stripped the Zimbabwe Housing Projects Trust (ZHPT) of control over the Fortune Meadowlands Park housing scheme, in a ruling that underscores the risks faced by aspiring homeowners in poorly regulated land de…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare to add 3 more interchanges, Bulawayo dololo

The Government has announced plans to build three additional road interchanges in Harare over the next 12 months, aiming to reduce congestion and modernise the capital's road network, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Feli…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Funding shortfalls undermine Zimbabwe's pharmaceutical supply chain

Severe funding constraints are crippling Zimbabwe's public health procurement system, disrupting the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) and its ability to maintain a reliable medical supply chain, officials have warned.NatPharm, a …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Diarrhoea outbreak hits Pumula

Residents of Ward 17 in Pumula are grappling with a severe diarrhoea outbreak, which locals say was caused by contaminated tap water. Community members reported that sewer water was mixing with clean water due to dilapidated water pipes, l…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo divided over controversial Glassblock dam deal

Bulawayo councillors are at odds over the proposed Glassblock Dam project, with debates centering on cost, water security, and reliance on a single supply source. The dam, planned on the Mzingwane River in Matabeleland South, is expected t…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Social Work Council faces backlash over registration exam

The Council of Social Workers' recent announcement introducing a mandatory registration examination for social work graduates has sparked widespread criticism, particularly on social media. The policy, set to take effect in 2025, requires …

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff rporter

Bulawayo turns to groundwater to tackle water shortages

The Bulawayo City Council and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) are exploring innovative groundwater extraction solutions in a bid to address the city's persistent water shortages. The initiative involves partnering with Primar…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff rporter

Bulawayo hit by juvenile mothers, women drug cartels overload

Minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith Ncube has sensationally alleged that Zimbabwe's second largest city has recorded a worrisome surge in both under age (juvenile) mothers and bulky women's involvement …

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 12:17hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo

Bulawayo police probe spike in car hijackings

 Police have expressed concern over a sudden rise in car hijackings in the city, with two recent armed robbery cases leaving residents shaken.Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incidents,…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

BCC blitz uncovers 800 illegal shops in Bulawayo CBD

A recent crackdown by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on lettable unit shops in the city's Central Business District (CBD) has revealed that about 800 out of more than 1 300 premises are operating without proper licences, placing them at r…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo industrial decay raises alarm

Once a proud hub of Zimbabwe's industrial might, Bulawayo now stands as a hollow shell of its former self. The city's industrial parks, once teeming with workers and humming with production, are largely silent - filled with rusting machine…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo battles seasonal health challenges

As winter bids a frosty farewell and Bulawayo braces for the sun's early summer heat, residents find themselves caught in a tricky weather pattern  -  cold mornings, scorching afternoons, and chilly evenings. This unpredictable s…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water crisis now more than a national disaster

Bulawayo councillors have raised alarm over the deepening water crisis in the city, warning that the situation poses serious risks to residents' livelihoods and the city's long-term development.During a full council meeting held Wednesday …

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Councillors jostle for out-of-city conference slots

Councillors in the City of Bulawayo are reportedly lobbying for spots in delegations attending out-of-town conferences, raising concerns over unequal access to such opportunities and sparking internal competition.A recent council report pr…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bhila set to light up Bulawayo theatre

Bulawayo music sensation Bhila is set to deliver an electrifying performance at the Bulawayo Theatre on 24 August, headlining a major concert under his own media house, Bhilabong.The highly anticipated show will feature live renditions fro…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 16:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Busi Ncube set for long-awaited Bulawayo stage comeback

Legendary Zimbabwean contemporary traditional musician Busi Ncube will make her much-anticipated return to the local stage with a live performance at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre on Wednesday, 14 August 2025.Ncube, whose iconic hit "True Love…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo urged to shun imported 'waste' goods

A solid waste management expert has urged Bulawayo residents and businesses to avoid importing goods considered waste in other countries, warning that low-quality imports are driving illegal dumping in the city's central business district …

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councillor to face trial over fraud

A Zanu PF councillor in Bulawayo is set to stand trial later this month over allegations that he defrauded 14 informal traders of more than US$2,000 by falsely promising them vending bays in the city centre.Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bhila set for electrifying first solo concert in Bulawayo

Bulawayo-based musician Bhila, born Patriach Welcom Joel Manyabi, is preparing to make history with his first solo show, "Bhila Live in Concert", set for Sunday, 24 August, at the Bulawayo Theatre. Known for his unique storytelling style, …

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo water passes quality test

About 95% of water samples collected from various points across Bulawayo have tested negative for faecal coliforms, while 78% met all safety standards for key parameters, including high coliform count, non-faecal coliform, and faecal colif…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo leads Zimbabwe in business formalisation

Bulawayo has emerged as Zimbabwe's top-performing province in terms of formal business establishments, according to new data from the 2023 Economic Census conducted by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The city's formal bu…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo losing 'City of Kings' shine amid garbage pile-up

City leaders, government officials, and waste management experts have issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of solid waste management in Bulawayo, describing it as a looming health and environmental crisis that requires imme…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt backs Bulawayo's Khumbul'Ekhaya Investment drive

The government has thrown its support behind Bulawayo's Khumbul'Ekhaya Investment initiative, a programme designed to attract both local and diaspora investors to help revive the city's struggling economy.Speaking at the inaugural Diaspora…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessman back in custody over community service default

Controversial businessman Shingai Levison Muringi is back in custody after allegedly defaulting on a court-ordered community service sentence stemming from a contempt of court conviction.Muringi had been ordered by Harare magistrate Lisa M…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 09:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

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