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Body of drowned cop found after seven day search

The body of Constable Joseph Masvora (24), who drowned last Sunday at Bubi-Lupane Dam alongside Brian Thulani Ngwenya (26), was finally recovered yesterday morning, bringing to an end a grueling seven-day search.National Police Spokesperso…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:41hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter

Body of Lupane cop still missing after dam tragedy

The search continues for the body of a 24-year-old police officer who drowned on Sunday after a boat capsized at Bubi-Lupane Dam in Matabeleland North province, claiming two lives.Joseph Masvora, a young constable stationed in the district…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:52hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter

Cop, council worker drown

Tragedy struck the Lupane community on Sunday afternoon after two men drowned at Bubi Lupane Dam when their boat capsized amid rough waters.The victims have been identified as Joseph Masvora (24), a police officer, and Brian Thulani Ngweny…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 18:56hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane

The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies. This initiative is being implemented a…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Lupane hospital construction clocks 25 years

The construction of Lupane General Hospital in Matabeleland North province, which began over 25 years ago, remains severely delayed due to prolonged non-payment of contractors, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini revealed…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:34hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project set to begin operations in Q2 2025

The Lupane Methane Gas (LMG) Project is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2025, according to the project's executive chairperson, Thabani Hove.Hove revealed that the project is still in the process of raising capital…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter

US$950,000 Lupane bridge cost sparks outrage

The recent commissioning of the US$950,000 Somgolo Bridge in Lupane has sparked significant outrage, with various stakeholders expressing concerns over the exorbitant cost and calling for a probe into the tender process.The bridge, which w…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter

Allegations surface against Lupane District Chief Medical Officer for misuse of authority and decline in hospital services

Lupane District Chief Medical Officer, George Mutizira, has come under scrutiny following allegations that he has contributed to the decline in service delivery at St. Luke's Hospital. It is claimed that Mutizira has been directing patient…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1087 | by Stephen Jakes

Headmistress disrespecting the community, lying to authorities

In Mbembesi, Lupane, tensions have escalated between parents of learners at Mlonyeni Primary School and the school's headmistress, Ms Abigail Mpinga, amidst allegations of mismanagement, disrespect towards the community, and financial impr…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:10hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter

Former Lupane State University lecturer files US$100,000 defamation suit

A former senior lecturer at Lupane State University (LSU), Dr. Keith Phiri, has filed a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit against his former employer, claiming that an advertisement published by the university in August 2024 has tarnished his …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:07hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project stuck on paper

The long-awaited Lupane methane gas project is facing delays as investors have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the terms and conditions set by the government, preventing the initiative from moving forward.Michael Montana, environ…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the Second Republic's Heritage-Based Educati…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Lupane benefits from ZNA medical outreach

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s recent free medical outreach programme in Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province, has been hailed as a success, with more than 500 villagers receiving healthcare services. The one-week initiative, w…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Commission red flags new Harare buildings

The commission of inquiry investigating the operations of Harare City Council from 2017 to date has raised concerns over several buildings being constructed in the city, citing potential dangers to the public. Among the flagged projects is…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland North civil servants relocate to Lupane

Civil servants from Matabeleland North have begun relocating from Bulawayo to Lupane, the provincial capital, in response to a Cabinet directive requiring them to operate from Lupane by the end of this month. The move aligns with the Gover…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

Army deployment causes alarm in Lupane

Tshongogwe villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North, were gripped by fear after the unexpected deployment of a large contingent of soldiers to their area.Villagers have expressed alarm at the heavy military presence, with many unsure of the…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:32hrs | 3490 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sitting on 40 trillion cubic feet of gas in Lupane

Zimbabwe holds vast reserves of untapped methane gas in the Lubimbi area of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, but has struggled for years to secure an investor to begin exploiting this valuable resource. Opposition legislator Thoko…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:28hrs | 13476 | by Staff reporter

Lupane sits on sewage time bomb

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has attributed the delay in constructing a modern sewage reticulation plant in Lupane to the late release of funds by the Treasury. Lupane, the provincial capital of Matabeleland North, has long relie…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:36hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Lupane Gas Project to start in third quarter of 2024

The Lupane Gas Project in Matabeleland North is set to start during the third quarter of this year, the consultant of the project has said.CEWALE Discovery Investment Environmental Consultant Michael Montana told Southern Eye that the inve…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:29hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

3 killed in Lupane accident, 10 injured

On Monday around 10 PM, three individuals lost their lives, and ten others sustained injuries along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road when the truck they were traveling in veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with …

Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:48hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to fly from Harare to Lupane to commission just a clinic

PUPU Clinic in Lupane District is now complete and ready for commissioning by President Mnangagwa, with authorities now set to deploy the medical personnel next week. Funded by the Government through devolution funds, the imposing health f…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Man in trouble for raping girl 13

A 22-year-old man from Masimini Village at Kenilworth, Lupane is in trouble after he allegedly grabbed a 13-year-old girl and dragged her into the bush where he raped her without protection.Evans Mpofu is appearing before Hwange Regional C…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 15:26hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Lupane University locks out students over fees arrears

THERE was chaos at the Lupane State University (LSU) in Matebeleland North on Monday when authorities blocked several students from writing their end of semester examinations over unpaid fees.Southern Eye heard that students were asked to …

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Timber war erupts in Lupane

A WAR of words has erupted in Lupane, with locals taking aim at the Kusile Rural District Council (KRDC) which oversees the administration of the Matabeleland North provincial capital, over misplaced priorities on the use of money collecte…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 20:39hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Brain drain hits Lupane University

Lupane State University (LSU) has faced significant staff turnover in the past two years due to the challenging economic environment, leading to a departure of professionals from the institution. This high staff turnover has resulted in un…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:38hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe scouts for investors for Lupane gas project

WITH elections a few weeks away, government says it is still frantically looking for investors for the Lupane methane gas project.Natural gas reserves were discovered in Lupane, Matebeleland province, several years ago, but commercial expl…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Lupane varsity starts chicken artificial insemination project

LUPANE State University (LSU) has started a chicken artificial insemination project to improve indigenous breeds in the country with similar projects also being done with goats and pigs.The university whose mandate is to promote research a…

Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lupane juice maker eyes export market

LUPANE-based indigenous fruit juice manufacturer, Lupane Veggie Guys is eyeing the export market after successfully showcasing its indigenous products at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.The company, whic…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

University probes 0% pass rates in schools

Lupane State University (LSU) has been engaged by the Government to conduct research that will establish why some schools record zero pass rates.A number of rural schools, particularly those in remote areas have for years been recording ze…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lupane State University senior staffer fingered in sex scandal

LUPANE State University (LSU) is investigating a case of a senior official who was allegedly found by a security guard in a campus room late at night with a female student on attachment in one of the university offices.In a report leaked t…

Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:36hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Lupane University Vice Chancellor off the hook on sexual harassment case

LUPANE State University (LSU) Vice Chancellor Pardon Kuipa has escaped censure over allegations of sexually harassing a female staffer, it was established.A female staff member in 2021 accused Kuipa of sexually harassing her at work after …

Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Lupane on National Youth Day

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to be the guest of honour at this year's National Youth Day commemorations that will be held in Lupane where more than 5 000 youths from across the country will converge, an official has said.The day is comm…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

51-year-old man beaten to death in Lupane

Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Lupane have arrested one Michael Donga over the alleged murder of a 51-year-old Josiah Moyo who was found dead near Primary School. According to the police, the body of the victim was found with m…

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 16:54hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Chief Justice Malaba to commission Lupane Magistrates' Courts

ALL is set for the commissioning of the completed Lupane Magistrates' Courts complex by Chief Justice Luke Malaba this Friday.Construction of the complex started a few years ago and it is one of the signature infrastructure projects funded…

Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Poor pass rates stalk Lupane schools

BUSANI Ncube's dream is to become a nurse.But across the field, his mother Anna Ncube (39) feels sorry for him."Seeing these boys is like looking at the shattered big dreams. I think our education system is failing us," Ncube said."The big…

Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lupane villagers complain over extraction of granite stones

VILLAGERS in Ndengwende, which is popularly known as koMlalazi village in Lupane, are complaining about mass extraction of granite stones in their area, saying it is posing an environmental hazard.The granite stones are used for constructi…

Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Umzingwane livestock clearance process irks villagers

VILLAGERS in the Nswazi area in Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South province have bemoaned the livestock clearance process which they say is cumbersome and creates a window for corruption.The village has one police base which is manned…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NetOne constructs new base station in Lupane

THE country's mobile network operator, NetOne, has started constructing a new base station in rural Lupane, which will enhance mobile connectivity in 14 wards.The new base station is located in Mzola and will enhance connectivity in 14 war…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lupane University lecturers go on strike

LECTURERS at Lupane State University (LSU) have gone on strike citing none payment of their salaries as the major reason.The lecturers advised the university authorities in a letter dated February 7.Jabulani Mpofu, chairperson of the unive…

Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 18:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Mark Ngwazi takes Sungura to another level

Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi took Sungura music to another level over the weekend after pulling huge crowds in Mvurwi and Highfield over the weekend.On Saturday he was at Joy Centre Machipisa where a number of people braved the rains an…

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:22hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole

LSU staff members declare incapacitation

Lupane State University (LSU) staff members have declared incapacitation as the university has failed to pay January salaries despite the government having deposited salaries into the university account last week 28 January.

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 13:21hrs | 189 | by Staff Reporter

Lupane, Binga battles relived

TODAY as we continue our interview with Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Stanford Moyo pseudo name Lloyd Zvanananewako or Mabhikwa, the former freedom fighter takes us through operations in the Zipra operational region that was later on code n…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa abandons plane ...takes the road

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday showed that he is a listening leader in touch with the people when he travelled by road from Bulawayo to Lupane and also returned by road in order to have a personal feel of the needs of communities and assess…

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 07:40hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter

Resident petitions govt over Lupane Local Board appointees

LUPANE resident Martin Stobart has petitioned Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs minister Richard Moyo, challenging the appointment of Pardon Kuipa and Ennet Sibanda as caretakers of the Lupane Local Board (LLB).Kuipa is vice-chancellor…

Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lupane's long wait for hospital

IT is now exactly 17 years since the construction of the long-awaited Lupane Provincial Hospital began, with annual budgetary allocations and deadlines set but on the ground the project remains a dream.In January 2018, the government set a…

Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Lupane residents, Zinwa clash over water meters

LUPANE residents are up in arms with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) for installing prepaid water meters without consulting them.A recent notice by Zinwa said the water authority was targeting to install at least one-third of…

Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Lupane villagers produce organic face, hair oils

A GROUP of villagers in ward 18, Lupane district, is producing organic face and hair oils as part of a community empowerment initiative.The villagers, who have registered a company Madojwa Enterprises, are now pushing for their products to…

Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Haulage truck runs over pothole filler

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy from Lupane was crushed to death on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway near Cross Jotsholo when a haulage truck ran over him while he was filling potholes on the road. The accident occurred on Friday and the truck was go…

Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 05:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Lupane Grade 7 pupils can't read'

A HUGE number of Grade 7 pupils in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have reading difficulties, a factor that might have largely contributed to the poor pass rate recorded in last year's examinations.According to Zimbabwe School Examina…

Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Can anything good come from Lupane?

CAN anything good come from Lupane? Kenny Canaan Moyo known as Kenny Mangena responded to this question, not by mere talking, but through his career in music.He went to Mphahlwa 3 and Mbondo Primary Schools and then Mabhikwa Secondary Scho…

Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Kwanele Khumalo

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