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Chiredzi plans 2-storey buildings for CBD

Chiredzi Town Council is proposing a new Building Construction Policy that will require all new buildings in the central business district (CBD) to have at least two storeys and predominantly glass frontages.Director of Spatial Planning Dr…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:52hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter

Students escape as fire destroys Bulawayo CBD building

STUDENTS living in rooms on the first floor of a two-storey building in Bulawayo's central business district were forced to flee for their lives on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out and completely destroyed the property.The blaze …

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 10:05hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter

Council moves to restore order in CBD transport system

Masvingo City Council has pledged to restore order in the central business district (CBD) by addressing public transport challenges, creating designated loading bays for commuter omnibuses and reorganising operations at key transport hubs.…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 07:03hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter

One-way traffic plan for Bulawayo CBD

Motorists and commuters in Bulawayo could soon see significant changes to traffic movement in the city centre, with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) considering plans to convert Herbert Chitepo Street and Fort Street into one-way roads runn…

Published: 17 Jun 2026 at 13:33hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter

3 rescued as massive fire guts Bulawayo CBD property

Three people were rescued and rushed to hospital after a fire broke out in a building adjacent to Sai Mart at the intersection of Lobengula Street and 4th Avenue in Bulawayo on Tuesday afternoon.The blaze sent thick smoke billowing into th…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:30hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge CBD extension project set to transform town

Construction of a new Central Business District (CBD) extension in Beitbridge has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise the border town and support its transformation into a fully-fledged city.The pr…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 12:41hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Fire guts CBD buildings in Bulawayo

Three buildings in Bulawayo's central business district were partially gutted by fire on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters battled to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties.T…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:12hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City rehabilitating CBD roads

The City of Gweru has begun rehabilitating its Central Business District (CBD) road network in a phased programme aimed at restoring key roads, with authorities expressing hope that the work will be completed across the entire CBD by Augus…

Published: 04 Jun 2026 at 15:20hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police impound over 200 vehicles in CBD blitz

POLICE in Mashonaland East Province have impounded more than 200 vehicles in a major operation aimed at restoring order and improving compliance with traffic regulations in Marondera's central business district (CBD).The crackdown targeted…

Published: 30 May 2026 at 09:53hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter

Companies abandon Harare CBD

A growing number of major corporates are relocating from Harare's central business district (CBD), signalling what property analysts describe as a "clear structural shift" in Zimbabwe's commercial real estate market.The trend is being driv…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutare CBD expansion enters final public consultation phase

Mutare City Council says plans to expand the city's Central Business District (CBD) are now at an advanced stage, with residents and stakeholders given until the end of June to submit comments during the public exhibition phase of the prop…

Published: 10 May 2026 at 13:02hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter

Mutodi brings CBD to a standstill

A section of Chinhoyi came to a standstill on Wednesday morning after murder suspect Nyasha Mutodi (36) was escorted by police to Pick n Pay Supermarket along Magamba Way for indications linked to a fatal stabbing case.Mutodi is accused of…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 07:48hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter

Man killed over US$9 debt in CBD dispute

A Chinhoyi man who had recently spoken publicly about overcoming drug and substance abuse has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing over a US$9 dispute, police have confirmed.The incident occurred on Workers' Day at around 2pm …

Published: 05 May 2026 at 13:04hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter

Suburban office parks boom as firms abandon CBDs

Investors in Zimbabwe's upmarket office parks are recording strong demand, as corporates and small businesses accelerate their shift away from central business districts (CBDs) in favour of modern suburban developments.Property firms repor…

Published: 17 Apr 2026 at 15:59hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council stands firm on CBD trading ban

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has upheld its decision to ban "odds and ends" trading in the central business district (CBD), rejecting an appeal from informal traders who had sought a temporary suspension and broader consultation.Council…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Elderly woman collapses in Bulawayo CBD shocking bystanders

An elderly woman collapsed in the heart of Bulawayo on Thursday morning, sparking panic among bystanders and raising fresh concerns over emergency response services.The incident occurred near the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Statue, a busy city ce…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 20:39hrs | 1387 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo CBD faces public toilet crisis

Authorities in Bulawayo are increasingly worried about the limited number of public toilets in the central business district (CBD), amid growing concerns over open urination and defecation in sanitary lanes and street corners.The concerns …

Published: 08 Mar 2026 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Blitz to restore order in Harare's CBD launched

The Harare City Council on Monday deployed a joint team of Zimbabwe Republic Police traffic officers and municipal police in a targeted operation aimed at restoring order in the capital's central business district (CBD).The early morning b…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean in the UK issued a 3-year criminal behaviour order

Tatenda Mushandu, a 40-year-old Zimbabwean residing in the United Kingdom, has been issued a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following his conviction for persistent begging in Amesbury. Mushandu appeared at Salisbury Magistr…

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 15:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP dismisses claims of police involvement in fatal Harare CBD accident

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports claiming that its officers were involved in a fatal road traffic accident in Harare's Central Business District on Wednesday.In a press release o…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:40hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter

Zebras captured after roaming Bulawayo CBD

The two zebras that caused excitement after being spotted roaming the Bulawayo central business district have been safely captured and are now under care at the Free to Be Wild sanctuary in Burnside.The animals were located early Sunday mo…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:04hrs | 1481 | by Staff reporter

City unmasks rogue ex-employee extorting motorists in Harare CBD

The City of Harare has exposed a former municipal police officer accused of extorting money from residents while masquerading as a parking attendant in the central business district (CBD).In a statement, the local authority identified the …

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Surge in street kids disrupts Bulawayo CBD

Businesses in Bulawayo's city centre are raising alarm over a growing population of homeless children whose unruly behaviour is disrupting trade, frightening customers, and tarnishing the city's image as a safe commercial hub.Shop owners, …

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:15hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter

Maize cob vendors cleared from Harare CBD

The City of Harare has moved to remove street vendors selling maize cobs, citing concerns over littering and blocked drainage systems that contribute to flooding during heavy rains.A city official said the action also targeted street child…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:51hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter

Let us decongest Bulawayo CBD Now!

Bulawayo's ever-growing informal sector needs to be decongested to high density and some middle â€“ low density areas. It is a fact that stakeholders need to check and explore something drastic or disruptive to improve access to trading sp…

Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 12:44hrs | 369 | by Michael Mdladla Ndiweni

Hemp and the future: Will the laws ease the use of hemp products?

The world is increasingly being made aware of the various benefits of the hemp plant. This plant is the same one that was demonized for a long time; consuming i

Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 20:33hrs | | by Staff Writer

A useful buying guide: How to find the top CBD products in the industry

Are you looking for the best CBD products on the market? CBD is one of the most popular trends in health and wellness because it can improve sleep quality, help

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 15:34hrs | | by Paul Ndou

Battling Anxiety? Here are some expert-approved tips to overcome it

Describing anxiety is extremely difficult as everyone may suffer from it in a different way. It is normal for us to feel anxious from time to time, but when anx

Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 12:39hrs | | by Staff Writer

Can CBD help with sleep issues?

Advocates of natural medicine are raving about CBD because the science suggests that it could improve many people's lives. We have a long way to go. Spending de

Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff writer

How effective is CBD really?

Every so often, we jump to a conclusion without analyzing both sides of a picture. This is often the case with Cannabis. People associate it with negative effec

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 06:48hrs | 1991 | by Staff Reporter

Availing of buses a good move

As stated by Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube soon the austerity for prosperity mantra is going to bear fruit and every Zimbabwean will see where the economy is heading to. We are in the right direction. …

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 15:10hrs | 1349 | by Rudo Saungweme

Why you should consider cannabidiol oil

When it comes to all the stress that life loves to fling at us, it often makes its mark in the form of pain and discomfort. Sometimes, it can even grow to be se

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 10:58hrs | 1733 | by Staff Reporter

Zimparks in tribalism and nepotism storm

Mthwakazi Republic Party has said it is concerned and disappointed by the Zimbabwe National Parks and wildlife Authority's conduct in regard to their employment policy. Mthwakazi Republic Party said it is reliable informed that just l…

Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 06:09hrs | 2477 | by Stephen Jakes

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