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ZANU-PF appoints new Head for Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology
ZANU-PF has announced the appointment of Ishmael Mada as the new principal of the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, succeeding Munyaradzi Machacha, who has been elevated to the position of National ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF played ‘dirty' in Binga by-election'
A ZIMBABWE Election Support Network (Zesn) report on the December 9 by-elections has claimed that the ruling Zanu-PF party intimidated voters and used vote-buying tactics to win seats.The by-e...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Voter apathy gives Zau-PF an upper hand in Zimbabwe by-elections
Apathy rocked parliamentary and council by-elections held Saturday with Citizens Coalition for Change led by Nelson Chamisa saying Zimbabweans were denied an opportunity to pick representatives of the...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man (22) arrested with guns, teargas
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Binga after he was found in possession of two unlicensed firearms, several rounds of ammunition and tear-smoke canisters while he was in a bar.Madodana Muleya...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:15hrs | 8 | by Erick Matotoba
CCC polling agent kidnapped, released
Zanu-PF activists allegedly "kidnapped" a Binga Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) polling agent last week, and released him after holding him hostage for hours.A message that circulated amon...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 18:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga buoyed by town status
Binga is earmarked for economic growth after government granted it town status recently, the rural district council's chief executive officer, Joshua Muzamba said.Muzamba said the distri...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Businessman fined $20 000 for insulting friend
A BINGA businessman has been convicted of contravening section 88 of the Postal and Telecommunications Act after sending offensive messages to his "best friend."After snatching his best friend...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police ban of CCC rally in Binga did not stop its win
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has said despite spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu PF to ban its rally in Binga through the police, it has retained Binga North seat.President Emmerson Mn...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 08:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Rehabilitation of Binga-Cross Dete and Binga-Siabuwa commences
GOVERNMENT has started rehabilitating Binga-Cross Dete and Binga-Siabuwa roads under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2).On the 150km Binga-Cross Dete road, works involve potho...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 20:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Businessman rues day prominent prophet passed through Binga
WHAT started off as a normal sunny day at Manjolo shopping centre in Binga turned out to be a ‘curse' for a local businessman after a baboon skull that he was allegedly using to lure customers to hi...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 19:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fishing rigs for 17 Binga chiefs
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is this month expected to hand over fishing rigs to chiefs in Binga before holding a star rally in the district.The Binga community is excited by the impending visit which ...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga roads threaten district tourism
MEMBERS of the public in Binga have implored Government to urgently rehabilitate Cross Dete to Binga road, saying the tourism district risks being isolated from the rest of the country if the road is ...Published: 22 May 2021 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to commission cellular booster in Binga
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is expected to commission a mobile network booster in Binga on Saturday, in a development expected to open up the district to investment. There is limite...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga Chief Sikalenge dies
THE Binga community was plunged into mourning this week following the death of Chief Sikalenge, born Charles Baleya Muleya.Chief Sikalenge passed on after a long illness. He was 71.Bin...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga claims 'development for all'
THE Government will ensure no community in Zimbabwe is left behind in development in line with the devolution thrust enunciated by President Mnangagwa. Under the Second Republic, theGovernment...Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor in hiding after impregnating Form 3 pupil
A FAMILY from Binga is looking for a Zaoga Church pastor who disappeared after allegedly impregnating their 19-year-old adopted daughter who is a Form Three pupil. The pupil was adopted by the...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Binga dies
CHIEF Binga of Binga District in Matabeleland North has died. He was 74. Born Siakateya Siakulya Gasita, Chief Binga died at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Wednesday last ...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government allocates Bulawayo Kraal over $1m
THE Government has allocated more than RTGS$1 million for construction of access roads at the Bulawayo Kraal Irrigation Scheme in Binga to facilitate smooth implementation of the project. This...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:36hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa hands over radio receivers
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has called on Zimbabweans to use information as a tool to foster unity and development than abuse it to denigrate each other...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I lied about rape'
A BINGA pupil who had dragged a primary school teacher to court for rape has confessed that she was seeking revenge after he made her pregnant and denied responsibility.The Mpinami Primary Sch...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teacher acquitted of rape
A PRIMARY school teacher in Binga who had a sexual relationship with a Form Four pupil has been acquitted of rape.Johane Muchimba (39) is a teacher at Mpinami Primary and resides at Manjolo Bu...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to give unemployed teachers, nurses jobs?
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Government has plans to ensure that unemployed teachers and nurses in the country end up getting jobs. Speaking during a well attended Zanu-P...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
19 MDC Alliance supporters injured
NINETEEN MDC Alliance supporters were seriously injured after a truck they were travelling in overturned in Binga as they were coming from a rally addressed by their leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa, a...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in freak accident
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Mr Nelson Chamisa yesterday escaped unhurt after a poorly constructed stage collapsed while he was introducing his party's candidates at a rally in Hwange. ...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance rifts continue to widen
The rift within the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC Alliance) continues to widen following Advocate Nelson Chamisa's decision to unilaterally field candidates in the areas reserved for th...Published: 16 Jun 2018 at 22:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga accesses digital television signal
The Binga community in Matabeleland North Province will for the first time access digital television signal following the completion of the Manjolo digital transmitter tower.The transmitter co...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Radio transmission improves in Wankie
Radio transmission has improved significantly in Hwange and surrounding areas following the installation of equipment at the Kamativi transmission site last month.The equipment was installed t...Published: 29 May 2018 at 10:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt releases $6m for digitisation project
GOVERNMENT has released $6 million to the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) to complete the digitisation project amid reports that most transmission sites countrywide are ready for migration fr...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
$6m released for completion of digitalisation programme
GOVERNMENT has released $6 million to the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) to complete the digitalisation project amid reports that most transmission sites countrywide are ready for migration ...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chief 'tie' teen to a tree for failing to pay damages
Police are investigating a case in which Chief Sikalenge of Binga is alleged to have tied his teenage son-in-law to a tree for three hours as punishment for failing to pay "damages" for impregnating h...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru's dances with supporters show that she is humble - Moyo
National People's party spokesperson Methuseli Moyo has claimed that the dances which his leader Joice Mujuru has been seen making with the supporters at gatherings show how humble she is.A vi...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 07:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo water shedding is a misery generated by centralisation of governance systems
One of my friends during a discussion iterated that we in Zimbabwe need to ask why China our all-weather friend has poured US8illion in Mozambique, US$5billion in Zambia and Malawi, set up a car assem...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 10:50hrs | | by Abednico Siambombe
Binga villagers compete for wildfruits with baboons
Starving Binga villagers are reportedly competing for wild fruits known as African Ebony fruit or Nchenje in Tonga for survival.The fruit is said to be in abundance during the dry season and h...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 08:35hrs | 2 | by Thobekile Zhou
Mujuru told to avoid talking about Gukurahundi to win Matabeleland vote
Zimbabwe People First's provincial coordinator for Matabeleland North has told the party's interim leader Joice Mujuru to avoid talking about Gukurahundi if she has any hopes of winning in the pro...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti endorses Mujuru candidacy
BINGA - Zimbabwe People First leader Joice Mujuru yesterday moved her campaign to rural areas with a rally in Binga where Tendai Biti's People Democratic Party pledged not to field a presidential ...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti, Mujuru join forces
AFTER realising that their support is waning, the People Democratic Party led by Mr Tendai Biti yesterday announced that it will unconditionally join Dr Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First and wi...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:07hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Am a real war veteran - Mujuru
Zimbabwe People First interim leader Joice Mujuru has said her liberation credentials are impeccable and does not need anyone to validate them.Mujuru told thousands of her party supporters...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 15:03hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Binga schools not bad after all
IT is said some schools in Binga and other parts of Matabeleland North are now being run by traditional leaders such as headmen and volunteers because qualified teachers are shunning the district ...Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 13:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Siachilaba chieftainship wrangle ends
CHIEF Siachilaba designate, Nonah Mungombe will be installed on Thursday this week in Binga. Binga District Administrator Lydia Ndethi-Banda made the announcement at Manjolo last week duri...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 09:20hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Mugabe Scholarship starts to bear fruit
The Presidential Scholarship, which has benefited more than 20 000 youths countrywide, is beginning to pay dividends for the country as the majority of the graduates are working on Government programm...Published: 19 Mar 2016 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga set to get digital signal
THE people of Binga are excited about the digitisation programme, which will see the district, together with many others countrywide that had never received radio and TV signal, getting coverage....Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Digitalisation process gathers pace
THE government has started constructing television transmission infrastructure in areas that have never received television services as the digitalisation process gathers momentum.Twenty four ...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 05:33hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
14 Form 4 pupils fall pregnant at school
FOURTEEN Form Four pupils from a single school in Binga are alleged to have fallen pregnant while writing their final examinations from a bush boarding facility.The pupils from Sinakoma Second...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:35hrs | | by Lackson Munkombwe
SHOCKER : 14 form four girls fall pregnant in one school during exam period
A massive 14 form four pupils from a single school in Binga - Sinakoma Secondary School reportedly got pregnant while writing their final examinations from a bush boarding facility.Speaking du...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mvuramanzi Trust, Red Cross, LEAD Trust in toilet construction projects in Binga
The Red Cross and The LEAD Trust are reported to be embarked in toilet construction projects in Binga as a way of empowering the communities with proper water and sanitation facilities.T...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 14:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF youths hijack buses
ZANU-PF youths in Matabeleland North Province reportedly diverted two public buses heading to Hwange and Bulawayo, respectively and ordered the drivers to take their passengers to Manjolo Business...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Witchcraft' rocks High School
Witchcraft is reported to have reared its ugly head at Manjolo High School in Binga amid revelations that a senior master at the school recently called three school boys to his bedroom where he ordere...Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 20:44hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Grace Mugabe soccer tournament unveiled
ZANU-PF Binga district yesterday unveiled the inaugural Amai Grace Mugabe soccer tournament pitting teams from the district's 25 wards.The tournament will run from August 29 to September 27, w...Published: 19 Aug 2015 at 08:18hrs | | by Sports Correspondent
More sex scandals exposed at Kariyangwe High School
At the time when Kariyangwe High School girls in Binga are accused of immoral behaviour, it has emerged that one of the girls in madly in love with an elder man who is a friend to a local maize dealer...Published: 25 Jun 2015 at 10:51hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes
Woman assaults granny
AN 18-YEAR-OLD woman from Nsenmpongo in Binga was on Thursday slapped with 210 hours of community service after she assaulted her 69-year-old grandmother, accusing her of beating up her mother, wh...Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
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