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Heavily armed crew grabs 200 bags of ore
A heavily armed gang of 21 men launched a dramatic midnight raid on Machobeni Mine in West Nicholson on Tuesday, assaulting security guards and stealing 200 bags of gold ore in a carefully coordinated...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:53hrs | 377 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Cop sentenced to 2 years for fatal shooting during arrest attempt
A police officer in Gwanda has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after being found guilty of culpable homicide for fatally shooting a suspect during an attempted arrest in January 202...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:16hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Chinese boss guns down gold miner in Zimbabwe
A Chinese mining supervisor, Yang Zhian, 36, has been remanded in custody following the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Pardon Gumbo at Long Fortune Mine in Collen Bawn on March 5, 2025. Zhian is facing...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 15:29hrs | 1912 | by Staff reporter
State-assisted burial for Beitbridge crash victims
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the tragic head-on collision in Beitbridge, which claimed 25 lives yesterday, a national disaster. Victims of the accident will be accorded State-assisted bur...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:04hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
1 dead, baby missing as bus swept wway in Gwanda flood tragedy
Tragedy struck in Gwanda District on Monday when a long-distance bus belonging to Green Horse Bus Company was swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Mletshane River on a narrow bridge. The i...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1575 | by Staff reporter
Cholera cases continue to rise
CHOLERA cases are continuing to rise in the country with 770 new cases and 16 suspected cholera deaths in the past three days countrywide.Statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Chil...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:41hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda to refurbish water treatment plant
GWANDA Municipality is working towards refurbishing its water treatment plant to boost water supply in line with its population growth.The council has said the refurbishment of the water treat...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested for beating suspected thief to death
TWO men have been arrested after they allegedly teamed up to beat to death, a man they accused of stealing their gold ore.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 16:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Thief beaten to death
THREE men have been arrested after they allegedly teamed up and beat a man to death for stealing from one of them.Cephas Dube (32), Patrick Moyo and Leonard Sibanda (28) who are employed at Bl...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Baby snatched by baboon survives after brave mum chases after animal
A mother has told how she chased after a baboon and forced it to give up its unusual prey - her 18-month-old son.Petronella Moyo was doing cleaning her house in West Nicholson on November 16 w...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Child marriage victim succumbs to labour complications
Zandile Sibanda clung desperately to her 14-year-old daughter, Sikhulile Sibanda, who had fallen victim to an early child marriage, as she took her final breath after suffering from a severe illness f...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Conductor plunges headlong to his death from bus roof
A conductor tragically lost his life when he fell from the roof of a bus traveling along the Gwanda-Manama route. The accident occurred when the conductor, Nannick Sibanda (33) from the Lobengula area...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
9 die in horror crash
Nine people died, while 12 others were injured in a head-on collision involving a Nissan Caravan and Honda Hit vehicle that occurred along the Harare-Chirundu Highway on Monday evening.The inj...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:48hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
9 die, 12 injured in road accidents
Nine people died while 12 others were injured after a Nissan Caravan and a Honda Fit were involved in a head-on collision along the Harare-Chirundu Road last night.The accident occurred at aro...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 13:48hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
3 dead, 4 injured in horror crash
THREE people died while four others were injured after a Toyota Hilux veered off the road and hit a trailer being pulled by a Mthethi Dragon Bus.The incident occurred along Bulawayo- Beitbridg...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 13:47hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Man slaps rival to death over beer
A 24-year-old man from Gwanda in Matabeleland South has been arrested for fatally slapping an older man following an altercation during beer drinking.Culture Nare slapped Thandazani Moyo (49) ...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Herd boy named as suspect in axe killing of granny, 76
A 76-year-old grandmother was allegedly killed by her herd boy in an axe attack in Mtshabezi, Gwanda, police said.Police are hunting Binga native, Brian Mwinde, who vanished with his belonging...Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:57hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda man arrested for killing drinking mate over beer
A 24 year old man from Sigodo area in Gwanda has been arrested for killing a drinking mate in a dispute over beer.Matabeleland South Police Spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena said Mkhulis...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 14:47hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes
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....Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Miner dies as locomotive plunges 100m
A 36 YEAR OLD MINER from Matabeleland South died on the spot after a locomotive he was driving underground at Blanket mine developed an electrical fault resulting from a power cut forcing the machine ...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 14:14hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
3 Ethiopians die in Beitbridge minibus accident
THREE Ethiopian nationals reportedly died on the spot while several others were injured when a minibus they were travelling in rammed into the railings of a bridge and burst into flames just 10km alon...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man struck dead with log
A 45-year-old man from Gokwe, Midlands Province died on the spot after he was struck with a log on the head by a drunk man at a farm in West Nicholson, Matabeleland South.His attacker has sinc...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Driver killed as car flies off Nguboyenja fly-over
A 59-year-old man died on the spot when he lost control of his car on the Nguboyenja flyover along Luveve Road in Bulawayo yesterday morning.Mr Dumisani Sibanda was driving a Mercedes Benz hea...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:13hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Villagers detain, torture stock theft suspects
A GROUP of about 15 villagers from Gwanda allegedly kidnapped and tortured seven men for four days after accusing them of stealing their livestock.The Chronicle news crew caught up with two of...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
2022 budget should up Matabeleland momentum
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube is set to present the 2022 National Budget Statement today amid high expectations that more resources will be allocated to expedite co...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 07:00hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Stanbic donates US$15000 haemodialysis machine to Gwanda Provincial Hospital
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has donated a Haemodialysis machine to Gwanda Provincial Hospital to alleviate challenges faced by kidney patients at the health institution and i...Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 12:39hrs | 11 | by Agencies
Gwanda Provincial Hospital receives dialysis machine
STANBIC Bank yesterday donated a haemodialysis machine worth US$15 000 to Gwanda Provincial Hospital.Matabeleland South Provincial Development Co-ordinator Ms Latiso Dlamini said Government is...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
US$40 000 damage at Manama Hospital
HEAVY rains that pounded Gwanda District recently left Manama Mission Hospital without electricity and damaged solar panels, water tanks and telecommunication cables resulting in the suspension of cri...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Binga gets a modern school from NetOne
The leading telecommunications company, NetOne has taken their Cooperate social responsibility (CRS) to yet another level as they build a school in the Siachilaba area of Binga, Mat North. The school,...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 11:10hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
4 cops in foiled gold heist
TWO police officers, who were part of a four-member gang of felonious cops, have been arrested after a foiled gold heist in Gwanda where they shot and seriously injured a miner.The victim, Vum...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean travellers to verify Covid-19 status online
ZIMBABWEAN travellers will now have access to an online facility to help verify their Covid-19 status and only those with certificates obtained on the Trusted Travel platform or verified on the Global...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police in manhunt for Gwanda reign of terror armed robbers
POLICE have launched a manhunt for four suspected armed robbers that have been terrorising Gwanda residents.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thaban...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man dies after drinking spree
A GWANDA mine worker died on Sunday after getting home from a drinking spree.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector, Thabani Mkhwananzi confirmed the inc...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mine owner killed after firing workers
A worker at a mine in Colleen Bawn has been arrested after he stabbed his employer to death with a kitchen knife for firing his two workmates.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokes...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for armed robbers
POLICE in Matabeleland South province have launched a search for five suspected armed robbers who raided a house, stuck the occupant with an axe and got away with cash.Matabeleland South actin...Published: 28 May 2021 at 18:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prison officer fined for culpable homicide
A BULAWAYO based prison officer has been ordered to pay a $10 000 fine after he ran over and killed a 79-year-old man from Gwanda.Bekithemba Ndlovu (41) of Khami Prison Complex was convicted o...Published: 25 May 2021 at 17:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates ambulance to Gwanda
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated an ambulance to Gwanda Provincial Hospital as part of efforts to improve the country's health care services.Speaking during a handover ceremony held at the hosp...Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda fisherman runs into dead body instead of good catch
A 19-year-old fisherman from Gwanda literally became a fisher of man when he cast his rod into Sengezane river hoping to reel in a good catch only to discover a dead body floating in the water....Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for hit and run suspect
POLICE in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, have launched a manhunt for a hit and run suspect who is driving a black Mazda Demio.This comes after a 26-year-old man is battling for life at G...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: National Covid-19 vaccination programme across Zimbabwe
The national Covid-19 vaccination programme is underway across the country, as provinces take delivery of their allocation of the jab....Published: 22 Feb 2021 at 11:16hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Stray hippo kills Gwanda man
A 37-year-old man from Lushongwe village in Gwanda district died yesterday after he was attacked by a hippopotamus while on his way to work.The hippopotamus is suspected to be part of two hipp...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after being dragged by scotch cart
A GWANDA man died on Sunday after a donkey-drawn scotch cart he was travelling in, overturned and dragged him, police have confirmed.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 14:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
'Lazy husband' kills wife
A 75-year-old man from West Nicholson in Matabeleland South Province allegedly killed his wife for calling him lazy while they were cultivating their field.Matabeleland South Police spokespers...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 14:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Truck drivers give border authorities torrid time
PANIC has gripped Matabeleland South Province as there has been an increase in cases with truck drivers reportedly returning without valid Covid-19 free certificates, Provincial Medical Director Dr Ch...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government decentralises Covid-19 testing
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has decentralised Covid-19 testing to ensure the services are closer to the people and has so far approved 58 laboratories. Twenty six of the labs are at ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Gwanda RDC workers test Covid-19 positive
GWANDA Rural District Council has closed down its premises after three workers tested positive for Covid-19 while the Municipality of Gwanda has closed all departments except critical ones after also ...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda runs out of Covid-19 isolation space
GWANDA Town is experiencing a shortage of isolation space following an increase in Covid-19 cases that have been recorded in the area.The district has recorded more than 40 cases over the past...Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Colleges suspend lectures over Covid-19
THE Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic in Gwanda and Kwekwe Polytechnic colleges have indefinitely suspended face-to-face lectures after students tested positive for Covid-19 at the institutions. ...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Machete attacks resurface
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has raised concern over cases of violence involving machetes which have resurfaced in mining areas in Matabeleland South Province. The commissio...Published: 13 Oct 2020 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cop sues for $1m over disposed cyst
A POLICE detective is suing the Gwanda Provincial Hospital for nearly $1 million after a nurse at the health facility disposed of an ovarian cyst removed from her body without sending it for laborator...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
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