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Sandra Ndebele donates books to boost education
Renowned artist and Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, has embarked on a transformative mission to enhance educational opportunities for students in her community. Over the past...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 14:35hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3,201 at NUST
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the graduation of 3,201 students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Zimbabwe International Exhi...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses Chiwenga endorsement message
ZANU-PF provincial leaders in Bulawayo have denied endorsing Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa, contrary to a statement circulating on social media. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:02hrs | 3100 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Bulawayo province joins ED2030 chorus
ZANU-PF Bulawayo Province has called for President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, citing his significant achievements towards Vision 2030 as reasons for his continued leadership. Despite t...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:21hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF says it is ready to run BCC
The Zanu-PF provincial leadership in Bulawayo believes the electorate in the province has given them the mandate to run the city and show voters what they are capable of doing.In an interview ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets two-thirds majority
The ruling Zanu-PF party won all the six seats in by-elections held on Saturday last week as it attained a two-thirds majority amid fears there will be rounds of constitutional amendments.Zanu...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF-linked space barons invade Bulawayo CBD
A GANG of suspected Zanu-PF space barons illegally parcelled out new vending bays to illegal traders in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday this week.The bays were reportedl...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:39hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
CCC cries foul
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was crying foul yesterday after Zanu-PF took over the Ebhusteni venue in Cowdray Park which the opposition party wanted to use to campaign ahead of the December...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF' barons causing chaos
Bulawayo councillors have complained about space barons, mainly linked to the ruling Zanu PF, for frustrating council efforts to restore sanity in the central business district.The local autho...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Eyebrows raised over Zanu-PF by-election candidate
Zanu-PF's prospective legislator for the Lobengula-Magwegwe constituency, Menziwa Dube, who is set to contest in the December 9 by-elections, was previously apprehended in Dubai for alleged involvemen...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF accused of imposing Modi in Bulawayo South by-election
Several Zanu-PF members in Bulawayo South Constituency have raised concerns about the party's decision to field former Member of Parliament Raj Modi as the candidate for the upcoming by-election sched...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 20:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
By-election candidate selection divides Zanu-PF
The ruling Zanu-PF party in Bulawayo province is facing serious divisions over the selection of candidates for the Lobengula-Magwegwe constituency ahead of the December 9 by-elections. President Emmer...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will reach promised land,' says Zanu-PF delegates
Zimbabwe is poised to realize its Vision 2030, guided by President Mnangagwa's well-defined roadmap for leading the nation to its envisioned future.Following a two-day gathering in Gweru, atte...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporte
Bulawayo targets US$50,000 for Zanu-PF conference
The Zanu-PF Bulawayo province is aiming to raise US$50,000 for this year's national people's conference scheduled to be held in Gweru, Midlands province next week.Archibold Chiponda, the party...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
6,6 million Zimbabweans eligible to cast ballots
ZIMBABWEANS go to the polls today with at least 6,6 million registered voters expected to decide the next leadership that will steer the country forward for five years.The Zimbabwe Electoral C...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters 'turn against each other'
AN election debate series scheduled for Iminyela Hall in Bulawayo on Thursday was disrupted by supporters belonging to opposing camps in the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).The meeting was...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Nhlanhla Ndiweni wants court action over Zanu-PF rallies
Exiled former Ntabazinduna chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni says Zanu-PF must be taken to court for coercing schoolchildren to attend its rallies in violation of a 2018 High Court ruling.I...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:06hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF red-flagged for child abuse
Zanu-PF has been asked to stop involving children in its political campaigns after some learners were paraded at a rally in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park high-density suburb chanting slogans against the opp...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
DOP candidate withdraws, throws weight behind Raj Modi
DEMOCRATIC Opposition Party (DOP) National Assembly candidate for the Bulawayo South Constituency Mr Edmore Gomba has withdrawn his candidature and vowed to rally behind the ruling party candidate Raj...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 18:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Soccer fan assaulted over Zanu-PF T-shirt
A SUSPECTED Zanu-PF supporter was assaulted at a soccer match at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on Sunday for wearing a party T-shirt.Highlanders FC was playing Triangle FC at the stadium....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Floyd 'Money' Mayweather jnr jets into Zimbabwe tomorrow
FLOYD Mayweather Jnr jets into the country midday tomorrow in fulfilment of a promise he made in May last year when he met with boxing enthusiast, businessman and politician Scott Sakupwanya.M...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube rallies Zanu-PF members to mobilise more voters for Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF Politburo member and former Cabinet Minister, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, has rallied party members in Bulawayo province to mobilise more voters for President Mnangagwa and the ruling party ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
20 aspiring MPs fail to file nomination papers
At least 20 aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) in Bulawayo failed to submit their nomination papers last week, as they could not raise the required US$ 1000 fees.Zimbabwe is holding harmonis...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uproar over Mthuli Ncube's projects
SOME Cowdray Park residents claim that Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's unsanctioned road projects in the constituency are disrupting their informal businesses.Ncube, who wants to represent the...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unfulfilled election promises frustrate Zimbabwe youths
SOME youths in Bulawayo doubt that elections will better their lives, citing failed promises by politicians and the government over the years.A survey by Southern Eye Weekender showed that the...Published: 13 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube now offering free driving lessons
DESPITE attracting laughter for promising WiFi instead of jobs and other social amenities for votes, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and his campaign team are now offering free driving lessons.N...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drug lord in Zanu-PF primary election contest
VIOLENCE mongers, drug lords, and shoddy characters were disqualified from standing for the ruling party in the forthcoming elections as Zanu-PF maintains high ethical standards with rerun polls set t...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 10 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Command centres submit Zanu-PF primary elections winners list
ZANU-PF provincial command centres have submitted the names of the winners of primary elections to the party's national elections directorate in Harare, which will officially announce the results....Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Young Turks plot surprises
DAGGERS are out in Zanu-PF as aspiring youthful candidates turn on the heat on the party's old guard ahead of the ruling party's primary elections.It appears the ruling party has opened up the...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 22:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF cell verification meetings continue
Zanu-PF continued with its cell verification meetings yesterday, with officials congregating in Chinhoyi and Bulawayo, as the party moves to strengthen itself ahead of harmonised elections expected th...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF commandeers supporters to register en masse
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has reportedly been mobilising its supporters to get registered to vote in Harare and Bulawayo, with hundreds turning up daily at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) regis...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malawi seriously hit by Cholera
Malawi has suffered from Cholera since March 2022 cases rising up to a total of 17 824 and 595 deaths with the mortality rate increasing to 3.34% according to the Malawian Health Ministry.This...Published: 02 Jan 2023 at 22:17hrs | | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Mthuli Ncube backs budding artistes, describes arts sector as potential employer if capacitated
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Sibonokuhle Sitsha is a young aspiring musician looking to make her name in the industry.But for all intents and purposes, this could very well be a dream that may not be attain...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF old guard wins central committee elections in Matebeleland
Most of the senior Zanu-PF members in Matebeleland won in the party's central committee elections held on Saturday.The central committee is the party's highest decision-making body outside of ...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 19:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets a key dam
A $42-million dam a century in the making could end water shortages for more than half a million Zimbabweans — and win votes for the ruling party in an opposition stronghold that may decide next yea...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa facing bhora musango
ZANU PF activist Sybeth Musengezi has warned that factionalism and disgruntlement are breeding seeds for another bhora musango, that will see ruling party members voting for the opposition in the gene...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:31hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF commissar dies
ZANU-PF Bulawayo provincial commissar Ruth Shelton (pictured) who died on Wednesday at Mpilo Central Hospital has been described as a grounded politician who was an inspiration to many.Shelton...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Activist sues Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and police commissioner general Godwin Matanga have been dragged to the High Court after police impounded a vehicle belonging to human rights defender Melania Chiponda....Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF quakes over shutdown
Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial leadership has been shaken by recent calls for a national shutdown by pressure group Pachedu and number of student organisations.The calls for a shutdown arose from...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF blasts BCC over parking system
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF is the latest organisation to blast the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over the handling of the parking management system tender where they questioned the technology and value a...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF petitions council over vehicle parking deal
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has petitioned the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) demanding clarity on how South African company, Tendy Three Investment (TTI) was awarded the tender to manage vehicle parking se...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF targets to feed 5 000 Bulawayo households
The Zanu-PF leadership in Bulawayo has pledged to continue with its food distribution programme in the city despite its drubbing by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party which won a...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo Zanu-PF members voted for opposition'
Zanu-PF activists in Bulawayo have accused some party members of voting for the Nelson Chamisa's Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) which won in all the eight local authority wards and two parliamenta...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 11:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda calls for revitalisation of local industries
YOUTHS in Zanu-PF Bulawayo Province have vowed to ensure the party comes up with programmes and strategies that speak to the young people and improve their lives.Thousands of youths were part ...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Bulawayo confident of victory
Zanu-PF Bulawayo province has said it is confident of winning seats in the upcoming March 26 by-elections as it seeks to use the opportunity, once elected to improve the lives of citizens and continue...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
'NRZ, Dunlop resuscitation on cards'
THE re-industrialisation of Bulawayo's major companies such as the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and Dunlop are at the top of the agenda of the newly elected Zanu-PF Bulawayo Provincial Secretar...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
City tycoon in extortion storm
A local businessman is at the centre of an extortion and kidnapping storm amid reports that he allegedly detained a man who had been involved in a car accident with his wife at his offices for about f...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF appeals for donations
THE Zanu-PF Bulawayo province is appealing for donations that will go towards the national and provincial annual people's conference which has been scheduled for October 26-31 this year.Both t...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
How Nick Mangwana tweet invoked my memories of old
As a good percentage of Harare's social media community exploded in anger following the reintroduction last Tuesday, by Local Government minister July Moyo, of the former Rhodesia Railways coaches, no...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:01hrs | 10 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Malawi burns AstraZeneca doses donated by South Africa
Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines, defying calls not to do so from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.M...Published: 19 May 2021 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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