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Residents urge police to prioritise safety over cash

Bulawayo residents have called on police to put the protection of lives ahead of revenue collection, accusing officers of focusing more on areas where fines can be easily collected than on crime hotspots.The concerns were raised during the…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru fails to confirm receipt of ZWL$226,9m govt grant

Gweru City Council has once again come under scrutiny after the Auditor-General's (AG) 2024 report revealed serious financial irregularities, including failure to confirm receipt of a ZWL226,9 million government grant, overpayment for equi…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council in financial scandal

A damning 2024 Auditor-General's report has exposed deep-seated financial mismanagement at Gweru City Council, revealing unreconciled bank variances amounting to ZWL$4,9 billion, missing asset records, and unauthorised journal entries - ra…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Police in Gweru are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a couple was found dead in separate locations on Tuesday.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the woman, identified as Definite Musomekw…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 14:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Marshals hijack Gweru bus terminus toilets

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has confirmed widespread concerns over the deteriorating state of bus terminuses across the country, highlighting ongoing complaints from travellers being denied access to free public toilets at…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter

Woman throws herself under truck in Gweru

Gweru was left shaken this afternoon after a woman from Bulawayo allegedly threw herself under a moving haulage truck at the busy intersection of Lobengula Avenue and 8th Street, in a tragic event that stunned onlookers.Moments before the …

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:58hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter

Consumer watchdog wants tough stance against substandard products

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme to shield consumers from substandard, counterfeit, and mispriced goods flooding the m…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:26hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Gweru to set up modern crematorium

The Gweru City Council has announced plans to establish a modern crematorium at one of its cemeteries as part of efforts to improve burial services in the city.Mayor Martin Chivhoko confirmed the development during an interview yesterday, …

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:19hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

Gweru, Kwekwe flagged as hotspots for fuel adulteration

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has raised alarm over rampant fuel fraud in Gweru and Kwekwe, identifying the two Midlands cities as high-risk zones where unscrupulous traders are adulterating fuel with paraffin, posing ser…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Gweru to repair all traffic lights by year-end

Gweru City Council Mayor Martin Chivhoko has announced ambitious plans to install new traffic lights and refurbish malfunctioning ones at all intersections in the city's central business district (CBD) by the end of 2025.The Midlands capit…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Water leaks haunt City of Gweru

The Gweru City Council has temporarily shut down water pumps at Gwenoro Dam to attend to persistent water leaks that continue to undermine service delivery in the Midlands capital.In a statement issued on Monday, council announced a 48-hou…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe veteran pilot killed in Gweru jet crash

A senior Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot died on Friday after his Chengdu J-7/F-7 fighter jet crashed in the Carafoc area of Gweru, eyewitnesses and military sources have confirmed.Retired Squadron Leader Vuyo Ncube, a seasoned pilot and veter…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 16:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Gweru launches revenue collection blitz, rejects payment plans

Gweru City Council has launched a revenue collection blitz that started on Monday and will run until May 23, 2025, with a firm stance against accepting payment plans during this period. The operation aims to recover outstanding debts owed …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:00hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Gweru gets new vehicles

The Gweru City Council has taken delivery of four brand-new vehicles valued at approximately US$165,000, marking a significant step toward improving service delivery in the city.The new fleet includes a 25-seater minibus and three pick-up …

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:50hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter

Gweru residents petition council over debt blitz

Gweru residents have petitioned the local authority to postpone a planned revenue collection blitz  -  which includes water disconnections and possible property attachments  -  from today to June 16, 2025, to allow time…

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to light Independence Torch in Gweru

Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is expected to arrive at Monomotapa Hall (Mtapa Hall) in Gweru this morning to officially light the Independence Torch, marking the beginning of Zimbabwe's 45th Independence Day commemorations.This y…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:13hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter

Garwe challenged to release Gweru report

Residents in the City of Gweru have called on the government to release the findings of an investigation launched earlier this year into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of office by management and councillors in the Midlands capital…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:54hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

Teachers condemn mandatory civic days to fund Independence Day Celebrations

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly opposed a government directive mandating schools in Gweru district to hold civic days aimed at raising funds for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.Zimbabwe's 45…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Gweru police officer commits suicide

A Gweru-based police officer, Constable Claude Jele, tragically died while receiving treatment at Gweru Provincial Hospital (GPH) on Sunday after allegedly consuming a yet-to-be-identified poison. The 38-year-old officer, who was stationed…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council under fire for US$155,000 mayoral vehicle purchase

The cash-strapped Gweru City Council (GCC) has ignited outrage among residents and ratepayers by purchasing a US$155,000 mayoral luxury vehicle, a Land Cruiser Prado, amid pressing service delivery issues.The expenditure has drawn sharp cr…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council under investigation for mismanagement

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has appointed an investigation team to probe allegations of abuse of office and mismanagement by Gweru City Council management and councillors.The investigation team will be led by Ms…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru's Go Beer bounces back after decade

Gweru City Council's beer concern, Go Beer, has reopened after a decade-long closure, bringing fresh hope to the local economy. The local authority confirmed that operations had resumed last week, with beer now being supplied to the Midlan…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:22hrs | 1375 | by Staff reporter

Go Beer Breweries nears revival

Gweru residents are anticipating a brighter festive season with the imminent revival of Go Beer Breweries, which has been dormant for nearly a decade. The Gweru City Council has committed US$2.3 million to resuscitate the brewery, once a v…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:29hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter

Parliament flags Gweru, Hwange councils' finances

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns regarding financial management in the Hwange and Gweru municipalities, highlighting significant delays in submitting financial statements, staff shortages, and relian…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:15hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter

Gweru suspends workers for booing managers

Four employees of the Gweru City Council were summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Friday after being accused of booing management and making false statements during the burial of two colleagues who tragically died while working in a sewa…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter

Double murder accused businessman's trial stalls again

The murder trial of former fugitive and Gweru businessman Peter Dube, accused of killing two people and attempting to kill two more in a suspected love triangle, has hit another roadblock after he exhibited signs of mental instability.Dube…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:04hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Gweru Road stray livestock accidents spike

Police have expressed concern over a rise in road accidents along the Gweru-Bulawayo Highway, attributing the increase to villagers allowing their livestock to graze near the road.According to Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanue…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gweru makes it expensive to die

Residents of Gweru are expressing their outrage over the Gweru City Council's (GCC) proposed 2025 budget, which includes significant increases in cemetery fees, some rising by more than 100 percent. The proposed fee hikes have sparked wide…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Gweru prophet dates America

Gweru-born prophet and founder of King Ministries, Gerry King, recently completed a series of gospel crusades across the United States, captivating congregants with his preaching and healing sessions. This outreach included stops in Clevel…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gweru dumpsite relocation delayed again

The relocation of the Woodlands dumpsite in Gweru has been postponed once more, primarily due to delays in receiving necessary paperwork from the government, despite the City Council having already identified a new site. This development w…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:06hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter

Gweru airport project stalls

Plans by the Gweru City Council to transform its aerodrome into a fully operational airport have hit a snag, with delays at the Deeds Office cited as the primary obstacle. This revelation emerged during a recent 2024 budget review meeting,…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Murder accused Gweru businessman strips in court

The trial of Peter Dube, a Gweru businessman accused of double murder and two attempted murders, was delayed this week after he displayed erratic behavior in court, raising concerns about his mental state. The trial, set to begin at the Gw…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 1560 | by Staff reporter

Gweru unleashes debt collectors on defaulters

The Gweru City Council has announced that it will employ debt collectors to pursue ratepayers who have defaulted on their payments for more than two months. In a statement released on September 10, the council urged residents with outstand…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:15hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Tout (18) assaults passenger over $2

A violent Gweru tout is counting his losses after he assaulted a passenger over $2 before being dragged to court.Silas Sanangura (18) was slapped with a US$100 fine by Gweru magistrate Nixon Mangoti.Mangoti said failure to pay the fine wou…

Published: 16 Mar 2024 at 06:27hrs | 30 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Go Beer to reopen in 8 months

GWERU mayor Martin Chivhoko has announced that the local authority's beer concern, Go Beer will commence production in November this year.Chivhoko said a memorandum of agreement had been signed with a local investor that he could not discl…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Socialite's funeral procession brings Gweru CBD to a standstill

Business came to a standstill in Gweru's Central Business District (CBD) as scores of motorists joined a funeral procession for the late model and Gweru socialite Tashana Andrews.Andrews passed away on Saturday following a long illness.She…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Gweru to revive Go Beer Breweries

Gweru city council is locked in talks with an unnamed investor to revive the local authority's beer concern, Go Beer, in a bid to start operations this year, it has been established.Mayor Martin Chivhoko said the resuscitation of Go beer w…

Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:09hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Gweru council repossesses stands

THE GWERU City Council has repossessed at least 26 Mkoba 21 residential stands from the government after its beneficiaries failed to pay for them, it has been established.In a memo dated January 30 copied to the Housing and Social Amenitie…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Gweru to engage debt collector

THE Gweru City Council (GCC) has resolved to engage a debt collector in a bid to force residents and ratepayers to settle their monthly bills and help recover the nearly $71 billion owed by its clients.The council has expressed concern ove…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:43hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council struggles to pay December salaries

THE cash-strapped Gweru City Council (GCC) is struggling to pay its workers their December salaries including bonuses.The failure by the local authority to pay its 1 200 employees has had a negative impact on most of them who are now strug…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Gayton McKenzie is not from Gweru, Zimbabwe

Gayton McKenzie, a South African politician and a previously convicted bank robber, refutes allegations suggesting he hails from Gweru, Zimbabwe. As the president of the Patriotic Alliance political party, McKenzie has been vocal abou…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Electric fault switches off Gweru city centre

Most parts of the city centre in Gweru are without electricity due to a cable fault.In a statement, the Zimbabwe Electricity and Distribution Company said the affected areas are AgriBank, Bethel Clinic, Matopo Book Centre, Value Chain, Top…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 14:12hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe soldiers cause stir in Gweru

HUNDREDS of soldiers have camped at a military base in Guinea Fowl, Gweru, stretching social amenities in the area where there are limited ablution facilities and erratic water supplies at a time there is a rise in cholera cases in various…

Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:26hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo theft gang terrorises Gweru motorists

FIVE suspects, all from Bulawayo, have been arrested following a spate of thefts from motor vehicles that occurred in Gweru.According to Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the five, Dennis Gumbie (43) of Mz…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:02hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Gweru's stranger-than-fiction robbery

In the quiet cemetery-like ambiance of the Northlea Suburb in Gweru, during the night, a group of audacious robbers forcefully entered a residence. They corralled the occupants into a corner, rummaged through the refrigerator and pantry, i…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:45hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF conference kicks off

The Zanu-PF annual conference commences today in Midlands province, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home region, as delegates from all ten provinces arrive for the two-day gathering.The ruling party has scaled down the number of attendees f…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man comes back from the brink after open heart surgery in India

WHEN Mr Wilberforce Matashu (46) of Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo arrived in India early this year for open heart surgery, which saw him implanted with artificial heart valves to assist the aorta, he had 12 days to live, according to doctor…

Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Race on for Gweru mayor's post

BATTLE lines in Gweru's upcoming mayoral race have been drawn among CCC councillors amid strong interference from the party leadership which has a preferred candidate.CCC won 18 wards in the city during last month's harmonised elections.Wi…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 11:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

MDC councillors plot to rip off Gweru

ACTING Gweru district development coordinator Tarisai Mudadigwa has written a letter to acting town clerk Livingston Churu, ordering him to stop plans by councillors from the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-Alliance to rip off the council through…

Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:23hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

New faces for CCC in Gweru Urban

Only two candidates from the previous council, Martin Chivhoko (ward 4) and Dani Ndaba (ward 14) have been retained to contest in the harmonised elections scheduled for August 23.The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has fielded mo…

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

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