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Gwanda inmate's daring escape ends in swift capture

A Gwanda inmate's attempt to outsmart prison authorities ended in humiliation after he was sentenced to an additional four months behind bars.Nkosilathi Lunga, serving a three-year term for stock theft, appeared before Gwanda magistrate Mr…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 12:49hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda court complex nears completion

Chief Justice Luke Malaba has confirmed that the construction of the new Gwanda Court Complex, one of the judiciary's largest infrastructure projects, is in its final stages, with completion expected by the end of 2025.During a site visit,…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 12:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Community pushes for official recognition of Tji Zhawunda

The community of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province is taking steps to have Tji Zhawunda officially recognised as one of Zimbabwe's national languages.Tji Zhawunda is spoken in parts of Gwanda, including Nsimbi, Switja, and Gar…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:22hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter

Accused Livestock Thief Seeks High Court Relief After Alleged Theft of 485 Cattle

Gwanda - Timothy John Schultz (57), a former farm manager at Maphaneni Ranch under African Dreams Safaris (Hillcrest Farm, Gwanda), has approached the High Court seeking relief from further placement on remand. He stands accused of stealin…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 17:37hrs | 575 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Bosso signs Dembare midfielder

Highlanders Football Club have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Learnmore Muyambo for an undisclosed fee, bringing in a player once tipped to be among Zimbabwe's best anchormen.The 27-year-old, who joined Dynamos from Green…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:26hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Bosso signs Nigerian strike from Gwanda Pirates

Highlanders FC have bolstered their attacking arsenal with the acquisition of in-form Nigerian striker Benjamin Oluwarotimi Adeogun - popularly known in Zimbabwean football circles by his adopted name Ndlangamandla. The 19-year-old joins t…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:05hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Municipality in payroll dilemma

Gwanda Municipality is facing serious questions over its financial management after the Auditor-General's 2024 report revealed significant discrepancies in payroll processing and financial reporting.The report highlights that the municipal…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda, St Luke's hospitals still lack capacity to handle mental patients

A recent parliamentary investigation into youth empowerment, development, vocational training, and the state of drug and substance abuse treatment in Zimbabwe has exposed a severe shortage of rehabilitation facilities in Matabeleland North…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda North MP accused of rape

Gwanda North legislator Desire Nkala, a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has been accused of rape by a 37-year-old woman who claims he assaulted her at a lodge in Harare on May 8, 2025.The allegations were formally report…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:05hrs | 1227 | by Staff reporter

Residents demand accountability over CDF

Frustrated residents across Masvingo province have written to their elected representatives demanding transparency and accountability in the use of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) and ploughback funds, citing a lack of progress on bas…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:06hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents face water disconnections over debt

The Gwanda Municipality has intensified its water disconnection exercise across the mining town as part of efforts to recover mounting unpaid bills from residents and businesses.In an official notice issued this week, the local authority w…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:51hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec unveils high-security Gwanda office

The Government has launched a state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) regional office in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, as part of a national strategy to combat examination fraud and modernise educational infrastructur…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda to introduce paid parking in CBD

Gwanda Municipality is set to introduce paid parking in the Central Business District (CBD) as part of its efforts to maintain order and improve revenue collection in the mining town.This move comes alongside heightened enforcement of traf…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:27hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Vigilant Gwanda anti-stock theft group recover 16 stolen donkeys

Gwanda South villagers operating under the Gwanda Anti-Stock Theft Association (GASTA) have recovered 16 donkeys that were stolen in  Sinayi area when the vigilant community members embarked on an operation meant to curb rampant stock…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 341 | by Stephen Jakes

Gwanda city status push gains momentum

Gwanda's bid to attain city status by 2026 is gathering pace as modern buildings and infrastructure developments begin to redefine the skyline of the Matabeleland South provincial capital.Once a quiet administrative centre, Gwanda is now e…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:29hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter

Dubious full-body scanners return on the market

Despite repeated warnings from health authorities and law enforcement, unlicensed full-body scan operators continue to spread across Zimbabwe, duping unsuspecting residents with questionable diagnoses and expensive herbal remedies.On Wedne…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Construction of homesteads underway ahead of new Old Gwanda road project

Construction of the first of 42 homesteads earmarked for families set to be relocated for the development of the new Old Gwanda Road is progressing well, with groundwork for the larger infrastructure project also firmly in motion.Zwane Ent…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:37hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

Sifela Brahmans shines at ZITF with top livestock honours

Gwanda-based livestock breeding enterprise Sifela Brahmans, operating from Hamden Farm, is basking in national acclaim after clinching top honours at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo.The farm emerged as a …

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:36hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter

Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation begins

Preparations for the much-anticipated rehabilitation of the Old Gwanda Road have officially begun, marking a significant move towards improving the region's road network. The project, which is expected to enhance road conditions and stimul…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:36hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda shuts down crime infested youth centre

The Gwanda Municipality has officially announced the closure of the Greenland Youth Centre in Phakama Township following years of complaints from residents about rampant drug abuse, violent crime, and illegal activities. Initially establis…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi assures Government support for Old Gwanda Road project

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the construction of the Old Gwanda Road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and fostering economic growth in Matabeleland South. During a trad…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:04hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families

The reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road in Matabeleland South has begun, bringing significant benefits to the region while also necessitating the relocation of 42 families. The project, valued at US$150 million, includes modern roa…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:35hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter

Flooding woes as Gwanda drainage system fails

Residents of Gwanda, the Matabeleland South capital, have expressed concern over the town's drainage system, which has been overwhelmed by recent heavy rains, leading to flooded streets and homes.Collert Moyo, chairperson of the Gwanda Pro…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter

IsiJahunda: Death of a language, people

THERE are more than 7 000 living languages in the world, but Unesco predicts more than half will be extinct by the end of the century.IsiJahunda might be one of the tongues as the language is now only spoken by the diminishing elderly in G…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1155 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Pirates ready to play with the big boys next year

In just nine months since their formation, Gwanda Pirates are on the brink of a historic achievement. The ZIFA Matabeleland South Division Two team is one victory away from clinching the championship and securing a spot in Division One.The…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:50hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Water crisis at Vumbachikwe poses serious health crisis

Water crisis that is as a result of a cocktail of challenges faced by the Vumbachikwe Mine community among them electricity disconnection by Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority is posing a serious health crisis for the community with fea…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:16hrs | 76 | by Stephen Jakes

Chinese firm 'disrupting' Gwanda water source

Residents of Gwanda have voiced growing concerns over what they describe as the excessive drawing of water from Mtshabezi River by a Chinese mining company, fearing that the river could dry up if the practice continues.Collet Moyo, chairpe…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to cap 126 at Gwanda State University

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to cap 126 graduands at Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony, which will be held at the Epoch Mine Campus sports arena in Filabusi, Insiza district. As the Chancellor of all St…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:33hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Belarus fire engine malfunction, Gwanda Fire Brigade struggles

A Toyota Runx was completely gutted by fire this afternoon outside Gwanda city centre, near the NSSA complex along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, after the Gwanda Fire Brigade faced challenges in extinguishing the blaze.The fire team report…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:45hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter

2 die and five injured in Gwanda accident

Tragedy struck on Sunday evening as two people were killed and five others were injured in a road accident involving a bus and a kombi. The incident occurred 16 kilometers outside Gwanda along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Road.Matabeleland South pr…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:45hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents face water crisis amid persistent power cuts

Residents of Gwanda town are expressing deep concern over a severe water shortage exacerbated by ongoing power cuts affecting the entire nation. The situation has become critical, with many going without water for days due to disrupted pum…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Man murdered, suspects on the run

Police in Matabeleland South are investigating two men in connection with a murder that took place in Gwanda.Matabeleland South police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena stated that they are appealing for information leading to the ar…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:35hrs | 735 | by Stephen Jakes

Diaspora community form Funeral and repatriation service fund

Gwanda North community members based in South Africa have formed a funeral and bodies repatriation services group fund due to desperation of some colleagues whenever death strikes across the Limpopo.Amatshetshe Bereavement Fund and Amatshe…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:54hrs | 628 | by Stephen Jakes

Gwanda town runs out of expansion land

Gwanda Municipality in Matabeleland South is embarking on a land acquisition drive to support the town's expansion and facilitate various development projects, aiming to enhance service delivery. This initiative aligns with President Mnang…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Violent crime rocks Gwanda

VIOLENT crime that includes robbery, kidnapping and rape is haunting villagers residing at resettlement areas of Gwanda in Matabeleland South.A villager, Jeremiah Zitha from ward 2 in Nyandeni said some places have become no-go areas espec…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

US$54 million Gwanda Lithium Mine employs 300

A TOTAL of 300 workers mainly locals have been employed at the newly-established Gwanda Lithium Mine Zimbabwe at Mandihongola area in Matebeleland South province, in yet another milestone investment under the Second Republic led by Preside…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda High to introduce Sesotho subject

GWANDA High School has started working towards introducing SeSotho as one of the subjects to be taught at the school in line with Government policy of promoting the teaching of all indigenous languages in schools, including those spoken by…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Towerlights for suburb in Gwanda

GWANDA Municipality is putting up four tower lights in Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle, a development that has brought relief to residents.Gwanda Town mayor, Councillor Thulani Moyo said the project was part of efforts to improve service delivery in…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda mayor pledges to improve service delivery

The newly elected Mayor of Gwanda, Councillor Thulani Moyo, has called on fellow councillors to set aside their political affiliations and focus on serving the interests of the people who entrusted them with their votes. He emphasized the …

Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

US$150 million Old Gwanda road construction begins

THE Government has approved the construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road at a cost of US$150 million by a private contractor with work expected to commence tomorrow in a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model.The development is …

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents object to sale of recreational facilities

Gwanda residents have objected to council's plans to sell its recreational facilities, including parks and sports fields.In a notice, the local authority said it was selling a park located in Gwanda town, Phakama Beerhall and Pelandaba Sta…

Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda villagers recover 100 stolen donkeys

A GWANDA anti-stocktheft campaign group, Gohole Diaspora Vulture Team, claims to have recovered at least 100 stolen donkeys.Gohole Diaspora Vulture Team chairperson Vodloza Sibanda said his group had done a lot to fight stocktheft in the d…

Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

e-passport centre under construction in Gwanda

CONSTRUCTION of an E-passport centre in Gwanda, Matabeleland South is underway with the facility set to be operational mid-next month.The ultimate goal is to have an e-passport facility in each of the country's 59 districts.At the moment e…

Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Four die in bus accident

Four people died in a road accident that occurred today at the 40km peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge from Gwanda when the bus was travelling in collided with two vehicles.Witnesses confirmed the Delta bus claimed four lives while others were …

Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 17:29hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Gungwe community calls for rehabilitation of Gungwe Dam

VILLAGERS in the Gungwe area in Gwanda District have called on Government to expedite efforts to repair the Gungwe Dam wall which was destroyed by floods about five years ago.Matanangombe, Nkanini-Mandihongola, Mapate, Makokwe and Malipuli…

Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents apprehend robbers

GWANDA residents teamed up and apprehended two armed robbers who had robbed a resident of R2 500 and a power bank last week.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident and identified …

Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda, Beitbridge, Botswana villagers beat up, kill rustlers

A GROUP of 23 villagers from Gwanda and Beitbridge districts allegedly ganged up with 11 Botswana nationals and brutally assaulted seven suspected stock thieves, killing one of them during skirmishes.The incident occurred on Saturday at Jo…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

22 Gwanda villagers on the run after rampage

POLICE in Matabeleland South province have launched a manhunt for 22 villagers alleged to have kidnapped and assaulted fellow villagers whom they accused of stocktheft.This was revealed in a Gwanda Tuli police internal memorandum dated Apr…

Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Govt intervenes in Beitbridge, Gwanda water impasse

THE government has intervened in an impasse between Beitbridge and Gwanda municipalities and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) which terminated supplies to the two local authorities over non-payment of bills totalling $500 mill…

Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Man killed, body parts missing

RESIDENTS of Gwanda were left in shock after a man was allegedly lured to five men who beat him up and stabbed him to death.After committing the spine-chilling act, they dumped his body in a thicket. The body of Thembani Moyo (26) was foun…

Published: 13 Feb 2022 at 16:15hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

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