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Mashmar College Joins Forces with Veteran Artiste to Drive Environmental Action
Veteran gospel musician and passionate environmental advocate Pax Gomo has once again proven that music and culture can inspire change - this time partnering with Mashmar College to host an electrifyi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:01hrs | 54 | by Dickson Bandera
Gardener masterminds Hillside break-ins
A cunning housebreaking syndicate that terrorised residents of Bulawayo's affluent Hillside suburb for nearly three months has been brought to its knees, thanks to swift police action and a vigilant c...Published: 22 May 2025 at 18:14hrs | 2525 | by Staff reporter
Garwe letter 'a direct insult to Ndebele cultural rite'
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has come under fire from cultural activists, politicians, and other groups after he wrote a controversial letter criticizing Ndebele King claimant Bulelani, accu...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:54hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2189 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Zimbabwean youths struggle for survival
For many young Zimbabweans, the daily grind is no longer about climbing corporate ladders or pursuing dream careers. Instead, it has become a delicate balance between hustling for meager earnings and ...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:59hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Foreign companies must comply with Zimbabwe's labour laws
Zimbabwe must strengthen the enforcement of its labour laws to safeguard local workers employed by foreign businesses, particularly Chinese-owned mining firms, according to Dr. Wayne Malinga, a senior...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's body expected this week from India
The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last Friday at the age of 84, is being repatriated this week, with arrangements coordinated by Zimbabwean and Indian auth...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
The unacknowledged legacy of Pathisa Nyathi
The late Pathisa Nyathi, a celebrated historian, educator, and cultural advocate, whose lifetime of work contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Zimbabwe's rich heritage, was overlook...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF councillor jailed 14 years for stock theft
Former Zanu-PF Insiza Ward 17 Councillor Sindiso Ndlovu, alongside accomplice Buhle Nkomazana, received an effective 14-year prison sentence each on Friday after being convicted of stock theft. Their ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:18hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Munyaradzi Hwengwere appointed Patron of the Association of Mining Journalists in Zimbabwe
The Association of Mining Journalists in Zimbabwe (AMJZ) has appointed Munyaradzi Hwengwere as its new Patron. Hwengwere, a seasoned media and publications relations executive and a notable entreprene...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:27hrs | 417 | by Mandl Ndlovu
Mashonas welcome Gukurahundi genocide outreach programme
People from Mashonaland have welcomed the launch of the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme by President Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, viewing it as a significant step towards national healing and recon...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:35hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Man floors cop with punches
In Mashumba, Mzilikazi suburb of Bulawayo, a 25-year-old man named Malvin Kumalinga caused a stir by assaulting his 52-year-old uncle, Isaac Kumalinga, accusing him of witchcraft. Malvin appea...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Launch of the Association of Mining Journalists in Zimbabwe (AMJZ)
In a significant development for the media and mining industries, the Association of Mining Journalists in Zimbabwe (AMJZ) has officially been established. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by est...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 23:24hrs | 45 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo Business Network celebrates the unveiling of King Lobengula's grave
In a resounding chorus of gratitude, the Bulawayo Business Network has expressed profound appreciation to a consortium of entities for their pivotal roles in the discovery and identification of the to...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 12:33hrs | 41 | by Mandla Ndlovu
FULL LIST: President Mnangagwa honours best performing public official
In a prestigious ceremony held at the State House in Harare, President Mnangagwa honored the outstanding performance of several key public officials across various sectors. The event, which mark...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 11:16hrs | 67 | by George Tshuma
United States sanctions on Zimbabwe: who is off the list, who is on?
The United States on Monday sanctioned Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and other government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 19:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Thermal Power Station decommissioning to hit jobs
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association ((BPRA) has warned of massive job losses in the country's second largest city as the power utility Zesa moves to decommission the Bulawayo thermal power ...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 17:20hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents demanding their power station back
Some Bulawayo residents are demanding that the Bulawayo Thermal Power Station be handed back to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) instead of being decommissioned.This came out during an engageme...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Insiza: The land of gold and glory
INSIZA is a district in Matabeleland South Province and its capital, Filabusi, is 100km south of Bulawayo, along the Mbalabala/Zvishavane Road. The district boasts of a diverse landscape, with gentle ...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Kalanga festival returns after Covid-19 induced break
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival is set to make a comeback next month. The festival, which celebrates the rich and diverse culture of the Ba...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:43hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
General PV Sibanda is entitled to make political choices freely
APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMANDER DEFENCE FORCES [CDF] GENERAL PV SIBANDA AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE ZANUPF POLITBURO: A CRITICAL REVIEWThe bottom part of this announcement of appointments to t...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 16:32hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mnangagwa trashes Constitution
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made a controversial move by appointing the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander, General Phillip Valerio Sibanda, as an ex-officio member of Zanu-PF's Politburo, t...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints top general to Zanu-PF Politburo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda as an ex-officio member of the Zanu-PF politburo.This is an unprecedented move as i...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 17:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's heightened coup proofing is unconstitutional
In an unprecedented move which may very well be unconstitutional and illegal, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda - popularly k...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 16:09hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa announces ZDF commander as an ex officio member of the Zanu-PF Politburo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu-PF politburo. Closing the party conference in Gweru today, Mnangagwa said S...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa stops Khupe, Welshman Ncube civic awards?
The decision to award civic honors to opposition party stalwarts, Professor Welshman Ncube and Dr. Thokozani Khupe, made by the previous Bulawayo councilors, has reportedly been put on hold. This acti...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Disabled people of Zimbabwe arise...it's time to fight
Dear friends, persons with disabilities, disability activists, disability development workers and all who wish us well:Revolutionary greetings from Kenya. The situation has reached another lev...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:18hrs | 13 | by Mukoma A
Malinga laid to rest
Today, Joshua Malinga, a late member of the Zanu-PF Politburo and a special adviser to President Mnangagwa's office, was laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre.Malinga, who had been declared...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 17:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Dr. Joshua Malinga
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Joshua Malinga, a true champion of the rights of persons with disabilities. Dr. Malinga, left this world after a vali...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:07hrs | 7 | by Gift Mabhaudhi
Bulawayo gives Malinga a big send-off
A grand farewell was accorded to the late national hero, Joshua Teke Malinga, at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre. Speakers at the event praised him for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, es...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Malinga's body leaves for Harare
The remains of the national hero, Joshua Malinga, have departed from Bulawayo in preparation for his burial tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.The departure occurred at 1:06 PM fro...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malinga to be buried on Saturday
The tentative date for the burial of national hero Joshua Malinga has been set for Saturday at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, according to his family. Malinga, aged 79, passed away from p...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malinga declared national hero
SPECIAL Advisor to the President, Zanu-PF Politburo member and former Executive Mayor of Bulawayo, Joshua Teke Malinga, who died on Friday, has been declared a national hero.He was 79....Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Joshua Malinga dies
SPECIAL advisor to the President, former Mayor of the City of Bulawayo and Zanu-PF Politburo member Joshua Teke Malinga has died.He was 79.His son Mr Mpehlabayo Joshua Malinga confirme...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 09:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Parties must adhere to Zec code of conduct'
POLITICAL leaders and civil society activists have been urged to play a leading role in fostering peace and denouncing violence ahead of next month's general elections.The call was made on Fri...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Malinga advises against begging
Presidential advisor on disabilities Joshua Malinga has urged people with disabilities (PWDs) to grab available opportunities than survive on begging."There is a 15% quota reserved for all the...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 12:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
CCC's fortunes in Bulawayo depend on court ruling
THE main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) risks being blindsided in the 2023 general election campaign, should the High Court disqualify 15 of the party's parliamentary candidates who f...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 21:44hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
'Walter Chidhakwa tried to scuttle Manhize project'
Several projects being implemented by the Second Republic in the mining sector including the Manhize Steel Plant in Mhondoro were at some point scuttled by former Mines and Mining Development Minister...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:11hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Malinga, Nyathi, Ngwenya nominated for civic honours
FORMER Bulawayo Mayor and Special Advisor to the President on National Disability, Alderman Joshua Malinga together with renowned historian Mr Pathisa Nyathi and Mpilo Central Hospital clinical direct...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
One Bulawayo Movement urges citizens to put Bulawayo first and vote wisely
Chairman Sindiso Mazibisa of One Bulawayo Movement, a revolutionary social movement committed to the progress and upliftment of the people of Bulawayo and its surrounding provinces of Matabeleland...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 15:58hrs | 12 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zanu-PF unleashes violence on Chidhakwa's supporters
A TENSE political environment has engulfed Zvimba South constituency, where former Mines Minister Walter Chidhakwa's supporters have come under siege from alleged ruling party functionaries.No...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggle with the bat against Sri Lanka
PLAYING in front of a sold out Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe batters had a tough outing against Sri Lanka as they were bowled out for 165 runs in 32,2 overs.Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza were...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 13:31hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Critics slam Patriot Bill
LEGAL experts and political analysts in the Matebeleland region have said the Patriot Bill violates people's rights as it is prone to various interpretations.The Patriot Bill also known as the...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF Youth League boss preaches unity
Zanu PF Youth league secretary, Tino Machakaire, on Saturday pleaded with feuding party factions to unite saying divisions will cost the ruling party dearly in the upcoming elections.The rulin...Published: 22 May 2023 at 08:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally flees angry Zanu-PF mob
MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs minister Larry Mavima was on Saturday forced to flee an angry Zanu-PF mob that was protesting against alleged rigging of the ruling party's primary elections in the Gokwe-C...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:39hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Machakaire rallies Zanu-PF youths
Youths must jealously safeguard their future by uniting in denouncing and taking action against the scourge of drug and substance abuse, Zanu-PF Secretary for Youth Affairs Tino Machakaire has said....Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zhezhingtonz unstoppable
THE heavens are surely smiling down upon Gwanda-based musician Zhezhingtonz as he landed a collaboration with South African artiste Dr Malinga. Also, he recently appeared on South African Broadcasting...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Primaries: Remaining candidates announced
Zanu-PF has announced the final list of candidates who will represent the party in the forthcoming harmonised elections with 205 candidates cleared, and only five remaining to allow for reruns....Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
All set for the SADC Business of Art Seminar
Harare based record label Zhomba Entertainment will on Sunday host a Twitter space discussing the Business of Art and how artists can monetize their craft. The discussion will be hosted by cel...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 12:00hrs | 14 | by Mandla Ndlovu
New ZANU PF Politburo announced, Mnangagwa promotes wife
President Emmerson Mnangagwa promotes his wife to a ministerial post In Zanu PF while announcing the new politburo. Mnangagwa has announced a full line-up of Politburo members, whose work...Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 14:14hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
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