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Botswana man illegally enters Zim to see prophet
A 24-year-old man from Botswana was dragged to court yesterday after he illegally entered Zimbabwe with a firearmNchidzi Mbako Tshabang was slapped with a US$300 fine by Plumtree Magistrate Jo...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 917 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mentally ill man rapes villager
A 21-YEAR-OLD mentally ill man was dragged to court after he allegedly raped a 24-year-old woman in the bush.Philip Mhosva appeared before ...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 16:25hrs | 518 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Zimra targets US$7.155 billion in 2025 revenue collection drive
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has set an ambitious target to collect US$7.155 billion in tax revenue for 2025, reflecting a 17 percent increase from the 2024 target.ZIMRA, the governm...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:05hrs | 84 | by Staff reported
80% of Matebeleland South roads untrafficable
At least 80% of the road infrastructure in Matebeleland South has been severely damaged by heavy rains that have pounded Zimbabwe in recent weeks, a Zanu-PF lawmaker has claimed. The province has been...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:50hrs | 1154 | by Staff reporter
Collapsed Majazi bridge sparks concerns in Bulilima District
The collapse of Majazi Bridge along the Plumtree-Bambadzi Road has sparked significant concern among residents and authorities. The bridge, located in Hingwe ward, is now completely impassable and det...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Double murder shocks Tsholotsho villagers
THE brutal killing of 73-year-old visually impaired Mhlanga Bahono Mkhize and Getrude Ncube (36) from Mgogodleni line in Tsholotsho District on New Year's eve has left the community in shock.T...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver kills wife, neighbour
IN a fit of jealous rage, a 38-year-old Kombi driver from Tsholotsho allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death before turning his rage on a 73-year-old neighbour whom he also killed in cold blood....Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Police smash car smuggling ring
POLICE in Matebeleland South have smashed a well-orchestrated smuggling syndicate at Plumtree Border Post and recovered five smuggled Honda Fit vehicles, including some an assortment of goods illegall...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF heavies battle for Bulilima seat
The merging of Bulilima East and Bulilima West constituencies following the delimitation process has pitted two Zanu-PF heavyweights in Matabeleland South against each other as they will battle it out...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean illegal miners wreak havoc in Botswana, SA
To the residents of Matsiloje in northern Botswana, no foreigner is unwelcome unless they commit a crime.This is due to their own lives being deeply linked with their fellow clan members in Zi...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:24hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Omalayitsha appeal for Government support
Informal cross-border transporters, popularly known as omalayitsha, are appealing for Government support in growing their business and enhancing their contribution to the economy. For many years, the ...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Massive corruption by Zimra officers
There is a massive corruption by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority officers currently stationed at Maitengwe Border Post in Plumtree with sources claiming th...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 14:00hrs | 2 | by Shelton Muchena in Plumtree
Immigration ready for festive traffic
The Department of Immigration is reviewing its operations to expeditiously clear increased volumes of human and vehicular traffic expected starting this weekend.The organisation's Head of prot...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violent storm destroys schools in Plumtree
A HEAVY storm accompanied by strong winds which hit Bulilima district on Tuesday night has left a trail of destruction at six schools and a number of homesteads.It also plunged Plumtree town a...Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders the acceleration of roads tarring in Matebeleland
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered the acceleration of roads development and tarring in Matebeleland, among them the 92km Plumtree-Maitengwe Border Post stretch.Transport and Infrastruct...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree villagers demand restoration of Kalanga chiefs
VILLAGERS and headmen in Plumtree are pushing for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who were demoted during the colonial era to appease Ndebele chiefs who reportedly provided soldiers to the British...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Man kills friend over cigarettes
POLICE in Bulawayo are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed another from Pumula East suburb to death following a row over cigarettes at a party in December. Ezra Ncube (34) from Pumula East...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima legislator thanks ZINWA surveyors for Mabhongane Dam visit
Bulilima West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, has yesterday, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Zimbabwe National Water Authorities (ZINWA) engineers who had visited his constituency on the 19t...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2 | by Titshabona Ncube
Maitengwe border post road in deplorable state
The road that leads to Maitengwe Border post in Plumtree is in a sorry state despite the border being an economic hub for the town, Parliament has heard.Maitengwe Border Post, located in Matab...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 16:39hrs | 1 | by cite.org
Potraz breaks foreign networks dominance
THE growing network infrastructure investment in previously unserved areas by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has increased connectivity in the country. ...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree chief appeals to Govt to tar major roads
PLUMTREE Senator, Chief Masendu, has appealed to the Government to tar major roads in Bulilima district for easy access to the Maitengwe Border post for the economic development of the area. B...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pair kills, burn motorist
TWO people, one of them a 16-year-old boy, allegedly killed a motorist and burnt his body after he offered them a lift in Plumtree. The two suspects are from Binga and met their alleged victim...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man fatally strike cousin with a hoe over beer money
A 34-YEAR-OLD man who allegedly fatally struck his cousin with a hoe for refusing to lend him P10 to buy beer has appeared in court facing murder charges.Bongani Mhlanga of Lower Gweru alleged...Published: 08 Mar 2017 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana jailbreaker nabbed in Zimbabwe
A BOTSWANA national who escaped from a prison in the neighbouring country has been arrested in Zimbabwe for illegal migration.Givemore Chaloba (26) from Francistown last month fled from Ge...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Botswana police and chiefs brutalising Zimbabweans
Botswana police and chiefs are allegedly brutalising Zimbabweans who enter that country illegally before deporting them. Presenting a report of the thematic committee on Peace and Security on ...Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man who killed teen nephew over scotchcart arrested
A 46-YEAR-OLD Bulilima man, who reportedly killed his nephew (17) over a scotchcart and fled to Botswana, has been arrested.Zamani Moyo who stays in Tshukuluthu Village, Maitengwe area was int...Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 06:46hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Man 'rapes' neighbour, forces her to jump border into Botswana
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Bulilima District allegedly raped his 22-year-old neighbour before forcing her to accompany him to Botswana where he works through an illegal crossing point.Lovemore Mpo...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Border post still using this shack - WhatsApp
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. ...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 09:21hrs | | by Concerned citizen
4 siblings kidnap, hang step-brother, 6
FOUR siblings from Bambadzi area in Bulilima District allegedly kidnapped and hanged their six-year-old brother, supposedly to settle a grudge with their stepmother. Police have confirmed the ...Published: 26 Mar 2014 at 16:26hrs | 2 | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Botswana intensifies deportation of Zimbabweans, deports over 135 000
BOTSWANA has deported more than 135 000 Zimbabweans through the three western region border posts between January 2009 and July this year.Of late the neighbouring country has intensified measu...Published: 23 Aug 2013 at 03:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
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