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Mixed feelings as BCC introduces SMS invoices

BULAWAYO residents have raised concern over an announcement by the council to stop issuing printed statements due to a computer system malfunction.The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) said it would send statements via short messaging services (…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF frets over infighting

Zanu-PF bigwigs are expected to meet today for a politburo meeting amid reports of worsening infighting that has rocked the party's restructuring exercise and protests against senior leaders.Protests marred some provincial meetings over th…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:16hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa wants opposition in Junior Parliament

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa wants a Junior Parliament with robust debates on key issues.Mnangagwa said he was disappointed with submissions from junior parliamentarians which he said lacked debate when he was officially opening the Junior…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Man cycles from Joburg to Bulawayo in 2 days

A SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean Meli Ndlovu, who left Johannesburg on Saturday by bicycle to raise awareness on COVID-19, arrived in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon.Ndlovu, who is a professional cyclist, won 20 awards in the sport. He coaches…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:16hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Man fondles woman in kombi, taken to court

A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for allegedly fondling a woman's breast in a commuter omnibus.Liberty Phiri (35) who resides in Shurugwi appeared before Shurugwi magistrate Mrs Pretty Mukumbo facing one count of indecent assault.Ph…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:13hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Power Station re-powering set for Q1 2022

THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is expected to conclude financing arrangements with an Indian contractor this month to facilitate commencement of the Bulawayo Thermal Power Station re-powering project by the first quarter of 2022, a senio…

Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

New power supply for Bulawayo

GOVERNMENT has commenced the construction of a 360km electricity transmission project linking Hwange Thermal Power Station and Insukamini Substation in Bulawayo.The project is part of the on-going US$1,5 billion Hwange Units 7 and 8 Expans…

Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:49hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

DJ Tira jets in for Bulawayo show

SOUTH African wheel spinner DJ Tira has landed in Bulawayo ahead of his show at Cosmopolitan Night Club tonight, where he is ready to rock the crowd as part of his Fact Durban Rocks Tour.Malume, as Tira is popularly known, landed at the Jo…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZITF needs overhaul

ECONOMIC analysts have called for the sub-division of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) into sector-driven fairs as the business exhibition is struggling to attract big international corporations.The southern African nation last…

Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo rapper gears for greater heights

BULAWAYO-based rapper Mlue Jay, real name Mlungisi Moyo, recently released his debut album #Picture Paint and says he is geared for more works to strengthen his position on the showbiz scene."It has been a good year for me and we might be …

Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

There are just too many shebeens in Cowdray Park

COWDRAY Park suburb residents have decried the sprouting of shebeens in their suburb, which they blame for the high crime rate in the area.Bulawayo Residents Association (Bura) Cowdray Park chairperson, Stanley Kwashira, said his associati…

Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe ouster exhibition off to Bulawayo

THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has set June 28 as the date for the Bulawayo edition of an exhibition capturing former President Robert Mugabe's ouster in a military coup in November last year.The exhibition - Lost and Found: Resili…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Democratic Opposition begins grassroots campaigns

Bulawayo based Democratic Opposition Party (DOP) has began its grass roots campaigns with its leader introducing the parliamentary candidate for Lobengula constituency and a councilor for ward 14 in Bulawayo this Saturday.Grilled on whethe…

Published: 20 May 2018 at 19:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo de-industrialisation, ZITF success juxtaposed

The 59th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade (ZITF) was by far the largest in decades both in terms of attendance by local and foreign exhibitors as well as the business activity.Not only did those who exhibited feel the difference…

Published: 02 May 2018 at 11:49hrs | 2 | by Staff rpeorter

Mnangagwa illuminates ZITF

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday illuminated the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair as he toured various exhibition stands at arguably the biggest trade showcase in decades.The man who holds the highest office in the land took time to…

Published: 28 Apr 2018 at 14:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Hlalani Kuhle project to be completed in 16 years

SERVICING of the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing scheme in Cowdray Park is likely to remain a pipe-dream with revelations that a total of $49 million is required for the suburb to be fully promoted from the rural growth point set up it is no…

Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Prominent Bulawayo businessman dies

BULAWAYO businessman and prominent chartered accountant Mr Moses Mazengeza has died.He was 69.Mr Mazengeza succumbed to stroke on Sunday following two weeks of illness.His son, Mr Tanah Mazengeza, said his father worked for several account…

Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Alarming growing trend of sugar mummies

THERE is a developing trend of Bulawayo school boys depending on sugar mummies for their upkeep in exchange for sex, exposing the minors to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.The disturbing revelation was made during a National …

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimre's Bulawayo $10m projects to begin soon

ZIMRE Property Investments Limited has set aside about $20 million for the development of its construction projects in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls that are expected to begin soon.The projects comprise a shopping mall in Victoria Falls at a…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

50 congregants fist-fight in support of rival prophets

A FIST-FIGHT erupted during a church service at the Twelve Apostolic Church of Christ in Bulawayo's Emakhandeni suburb yesterday with more than 50 congregants belonging to rival factions being involved in a mass brawl.The church was turned…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bev returns to Umqombothi

Following her oversubscribed debut ekasi show in Bulawayo last month, raunchy dancer, Bev Sibanda returns to the city on Saturday for another performance.Making up for those who thronged Umqombothi Sports Bar in Nkulumane but failed to gai…

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo PDP targets 5,000 voters per ward

THE opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a voter registration programme targeting to see at least 5 000 of its supporters register to vote in every ward for the 2018 general elections.PDP organising secretary for Bulaway…

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Fastjet to reintroduce Johannesburg-Vic Falls flights

AFRICAN low-cost airline Fastjet announced yesterday that it will reintroduce direct flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls at the end of the month.In a statement, the airline's regional marketing executive Ms Faith Chaitezvi said…

Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Byo Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund surpasses target

The BULAWAYO Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund for this year was officially launched in November where the Bulawayo City Council set a target of $100 000 worth of donations to be distributed to the less privileged in society.On Tuesday a total …

Published: 22 Dec 2011 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Whose resources did Zanu PF use to fund "whose people's conference"?

It is fine by me for anyone who so wishes to attend any gathering of a movement/party of their choice. It is also, I think, right for the state police to protect members of such gatherings as part of their job serving the people of Zimbabw…

Published: 12 Dec 2011 at 09:27hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Byo junior soccer league upcoming fixtures

A Humdinger of a match is in the offing as Highlanders take on Makhandeni City pirates at the Club house tomorrow. The two teams who sharing the leadership of the various Serie A Bulawayo Metropolitan Junior league log standings come head …

Published: 23 Jul 2011 at 07:35hrs | 2 | by Siphambaniso Dube

ZIFA Byo Province Division 2 and 3 leagues programme

Zimbabwe Football Association Bulawayo Province Division 2 and 3 Leagues are in full swing this weekend with runaway leaders Tsholotsho Pirates playing host to resurgent Emakhandeni based side Green Mambas at White City Stadium at 12am in …

Published: 26 Jun 2011 at 06:18hrs | 22 | by Siphambaniso Dube

Byo Art Gallery Director's Gukurahundi charges dropped

The acting Bulawayo Art Gallery director, Voti Thebe, who was being accused of illegally displaying material on Gukurahundi atrocities by artist, Owen Maseko had the charges against him withdrawn.On Friday, the state withdrew charges again…

Published: 30 Jan 2011 at 23:19hrs | 4 | by Byo24NEWS

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