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Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland region expected to receive more rain this week
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecasted additional rainfall across Zimbabwe's southern region over the next two days, with the downpours expected to shift towards the eastern parts...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 2319 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says govt has approved construction of Matebeleland roads
The government has approved plans to construct and rehabilitate several key roads in Matebeleland, with work expected to begin by the end of this year, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga announced ye...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 7715 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South senator raps govt over Bulawayo water crisis
Matebeleland South Senator Sithembile Mlotshwa has accused the government of lacking the political will to address the ongoing water crisis in Bulawayo, which is grappling with its worst water shortag...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland leaders fail to push for proper Pathisa Nyathi honour
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced only a State-assisted funeral for revered historian and author Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday. The man deserved an honourary doctorate and a nat...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:22hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Double-storey house illuminates rural Matebeleland village
In a landscape dominated by traditional mud huts, a remarkable double-storey house in Jutshume Village, located in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, has captured the imagination of local...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:13hrs | 7261 | by Staff reporter
UK-based miner identifies potential gold in Matebeleland North
United Kingdom-based miner Ariana Resources Plc has announced promising developments at its Dokwe Gold project located in the Tsholotsho District, approximately 110 kilometers west of Bulawayo, Zimbab...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland angered by King Munhumutapa's Private Member's Bill
A Private Member's Bill introduced by self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, has ignited controversy in Zimbabwe, particularly within the Matabeleland region. Chiminya's bill seeks to ame...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:39hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
No to third term of office for President Mnangagwa: Mudenda
Former Mthwakazi Republic Party National Executive Council Chairman Mudenda Chilumbo has criticized the Zanu PF faction that is rallying for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rule beyond 2028, stating t...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:03hrs | 1889 | by Stephen Jakes
Matebeleland mourns Chief Marupi
A dark cloud has fallen over the Matebeleland region following the death of Chief Marupi, born Oaheng Nare, who passed away on Sunday in Harare after a short illness. The 28-year-old traditional leade...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South sees 18% drop in crime rate
Matebeleland South Province has seen an 18 percent decrease in crime levels from January to September this year compared to the same period last year, according to recent police statistics. A total of...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Food relief distribution intensifies in Matabeleland South
More than 320,000 people in Matebeleland South Province have received food aid over the last five months as the Government intensifies efforts through its Food Relief Mitigation Programme to assist vu...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South tops in diaspora remittances
Matebeleland South province has emerged as the top region in Zimbabwe for households receiving remittances or gifts from abroad, primarily due to a significant number of its youth migrating to South A...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Republic Party condemns Chiminya's Monomotapa claims
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has vehemently denounced spurious claims made by Timothy Chiminya, who purports to be the Monomotapa King. The party characterized these claims as a blatant attempt ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:35hrs | 1232 | by Stephen Jakes
Man bashed over gambling
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Mphoengs in Matebeleland South was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday after he assaulted his neighbour over a gambling prize.Philani Maphosa was remanded i...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 712 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo donates $250,000 to John Nkomo Trust, gifts Jabulani a bakkie
Wicknell Chivayo, a businessman closely associated with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has made headlines with his recent philanthropic efforts, donating US$250,000 to the late Vice President John Land...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 1802 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rescues indigenous churches through education
Through her Angel of Hope Foundation in partnership with Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and enrolment support from Council for Churches in Africa (CCA), Z...Published: 24 Sep 2024 at 23:11hrs | 1119 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Bulawayo
89 cattle die daily in Matebeleland South
The Department of Veterinary Services has sounded the alarm over a drastic surge in cattle deaths in Matebeleland South, attributing the sharp increase to the deadly January disease. Daily mortality r...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Cold weather expected across southern Zimbabwe this weekend
Matebeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland, and southern parts of Midlands are set to experience a significant drop in daytime temperatures starting this Friday, the Meteorological Services Department (...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:41hrs | 4175 | by Staff reporter
Shock as judges from Matebeleland continue to be overlooked
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has named Justice Munamato Mutevedzi - appointed to the bench only in 2021 - as the most senior judge in Bulawayo, astounding many lawyers.Mutevedzi is replacing Just...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:28hrs | 2419 | by Staff reporter
Zimta housing scheme for Matebeleland teachers
Forty-one teachers from the Matebeleland region are set to benefit from a new housing scheme launched by the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) as part of its non-monetary incentives for members....Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:10hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers union slams conviction of school heads who abused funds
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has sharply condemned the conviction and sentencing of a school head and deputy from Chiredzi district for misusing the Basic Education Assistance Mo...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 08:35hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Benefits of devolution in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe
In recent years, Zimbabwe has seen significant political and administrative shifts, one of which is the introduction of devolution. Devolution refers to the decentralization of power from a central go...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 432 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Body found with missing head
In a disturbing incident in Nkayi, Matebeleland North province, a villager named Sipho Mbulani was found dead with his torso intact but his head missing, suggesting a possible ritual killing. ...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Air ambulances for Bulawayo, Matebeleland North
The Government has allocated Bulawayo and Matabeleland North provinces three helicopters as Zimbabwe begins to roll out its first-ever air ambulance service after taking delivery of 18 helicopters fro...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:33hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo endorses 'umkhwenyana' uGeneral Chiwenga
In a dramatic turn of events, Bulawayo has rallied behind General Constantino Chiwenga, affectionately known as Umkhwenyana, in a public endorsement that could reshape Zimbabwe's political landscape. ...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:49hrs | 2151 | by Dr Philipp Skhosana
Zimbabwe to utilise PPPs to expedite roads rehab in Matebeleland
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development says it is utilising Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to expedite the rehabilitation of some dilapidated roads in the Matabeleland region....Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South records 30% livestock deaths
Thirty percent of households in Matebeleland South reported livestock deaths this year due to the El Niño dry weather phenomenon, making it the hardest-hit province in Zimbabwe. The dry spell has sev...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:22hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland rejects command healing
Desire Moyo, the Nkulumane lawmaker, has emphasized the need for the Gukurahundi community outreach programme to be conducted in a manner that allows victims to forgive without feeling pressured. ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:15hrs | 754 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa threatens 'detractors' undermining Gukurahundi outreach
President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued a stern warning to those fostering internal divisions and undermining Zimbabwe's efforts to address the sensitive Gukurahundi issue."Gukurahundi," a term me...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:31hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?
For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa.This was the title of the kings of...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 140 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cop basher jailed
A man from Mphoengs, Matebeleland South province who severely assaulted a police officer after arresting a malicious damage to property suspect has been s...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 17:27hrs | 23 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Headmaster steals school funds
Samathonga Primary school headmaster in Matebeleland South province, Marko Marko Dube (60) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday for allege...Published: 29 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 82 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Matebeleland South leadership targets diaspora investors
The Zimbabwean government is gearing up for the Diaspora Investment Conference scheduled for July 4 to 6 in Beitbridge, with a focus on encouraging Zimbabweans abroad to invest in Matebeleland South p...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Increase in road accidents worries Bulawayo police
Police in Bulawayo have expressed alarm over an uptick in car accidents in the region following two recent incidents that resulted in fatalities. Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncub...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:38hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Parents demand school head's removal
Learning at Mkaya Primary School in Mangwe District, Matebeleland South Province, has been halted as parents demand the removal of the school head, Ms. Clemencia Sibanda, citing several grievances. ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-based Italian tycoon's son on the run
Alessandro Marconati, son of Francesco Marconati, a prominent Zimbabwean-based Italian tycoon in gold, leather products, and hospitality, is currently evading police as they seek to apprehend him for ...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 11:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Illegal regime change in Zimbabwe already happened in 2017!
Recent utterances by President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have raised an issue that has bedeviled Zimbabwe for the past few decades. In his wild alle...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:23hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Highway littering goes out of hand in Matebeleland South
The government has expressed concern over the issue of highway littering in Matebeleland South province, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the problem and ensure community cleanliness....Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man runs amok, burns down mother's house
AN 18-year-old man from Ntunjambili Village in Matobo District, Matebeleland South Province reportedly ran amok and threatened to kill his mother before setting her hut ablaze and went on to destroy h...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo firms shine at ZNCC awards
At the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 2024 Matebeleland Annual Business Awards, Mr. George Kudya of Star Distributors emerged as the star of the night, winning both the Overall Winner an...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Overzealous police boss slapped with US$500 fine
A police chief in Kamativi, Matebeleland North province, found himself in hot water after assaulting a female subordinate. On February 22, 44-year-old Stanley Siampongo became enraged when the...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi youth leader 'arrested' over apostolic sect raids
Lwazi Khanye, the national youth treasurer of the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), was reportedly arrested on Tuesday in connection with the party's recent raids on apostolic sect shrines in Bulawayo....Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Suspects drag magistrate to High Court
Three individuals suspected of cattle rustling have filed an application with the High Court requesting the recusal of Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware from their case.The suspects, namely...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:52hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa challenges govt
Timothy Chiminya, who goes by the title King Munhumutapa, recently oversaw the installment of Masimba Rubatika as Chief Seke, replacing Stanley Chimanikire. Despite government dismissal of his claims,...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:50hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Dinson completes Manhize power line
The construction of an 88-kilovolt transmission line by Dinson Iron and Steel Company, stretching from Sherwood substation in Kwekwe to Manhize, has been successfully completed. This milestone enables...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:31hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Special goat breeding masterclass in Fort Rixon set to transform Matebeleland and Bulawayo's economy
Bulembe Farm and its partners are set to host a groundbreaking initiative, a special Goat Breeding Masterclass which is scheduled to take place at Bulembe Farm in Fort Rixon, offering a unique opportu...Published: 28 May 2024 at 20:20hrs | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt faces pressure to fix Matebeleland roads
Lawmakers representing Matebeleland are urging the government to address the longstanding issue of poor road infrastructure in the region, emphasizing that improving roads is crucial to alleviating th...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
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