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David Coltart calls for investigation following arrest of Bulawayo councillors
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called for a comprehensive investigation following the arrest of Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Finance and Development Committee Chairperson Mpumelelo Moyo on corrupti...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 09:41hrs | 2384 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Deputy Mayor arrested for bribery
The Deputy Mayor of Bulawayo, Edwin Ndlovu, and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo, who chairs the Finance and Development Committee, have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on all...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Holy Messenger Margaret Mukosi
We bow our heads in reverence, honouring the extraordinary life of Holy Messenger Margaret "Maggie" Mukosi (née Mpofu) who passed on this 23rd of October 2024. Born on the 5th of March 1936 in Shurug...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:55hrs | 1531 | by Mpumelelo Ncube
BCC invites investors to special economic zone
The Bulawayo City Council has granted approval for Lebanmon Investment Private Limited, a Chinese investment company, to establish a cement production facility at the Umvimila special economic zone. T...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
BCC conducts over 15 000 building inspections in 2024
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has conducted over 15,000 building inspections this year, approving all submitted plans and issuing 310 occupation certificates to residents. This announcement was made...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Chinese company to set up cement factory in Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council has granted approval to Chinese company Labenmon Private Limited to establish a cement grinding facility at Umvumila Industrial Park, located near the United College of Educa...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 17:36hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, TTI rake in over US$600,000 in parking, clamping fees
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reported a successful partnership with parking management company Tendy Three Investments (TTI), generating over US$600,000 in revenue from parking fees and vehicle cla...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo pegs 2025 budget at US$309m
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has unveiled a proposed budget of US$309 million for 2025, marking a 17% increase from the US$264 million budget for 2024. The proposal, presented by the Finance and De...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
As Zimbabwe's rail system collapses, vice thrives in the trains left behind
INSIDE the abandoned trains of Zimbabwe's once-proud railway system, sex workers try to catch the attention of passing men, while drug dealers sell codeine-laced cough syrup and homeless families sear...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Bosso held by 10 men Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 0-0 HighlandersHighlanders failed to make the most of their numerical advantage, settling for a goalless draw against 10-man Chicken Inn on Sunday afternoon.The Gamecocks playe...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 17:45hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Hlophe's name will be on JSC list
The decision on whether Dr John Hlophe will be designated to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) may be heading for a legal showdown after six legal NGOs urged the Speaker of Parliament to not appoi...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 11:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Criminals invade Bulawayo's Rangemore
RESIDENTS of Rangemore in Bulawayo have raised alarm over rising crime in the community.Speaking during a recent meeting between residents and the Zimbabwe Republic Police at Rangemore's Shiri...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Tribal 'wars' among NUST students
There are reports of underground tribal "wars" among learners at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) with its Student Representative Council (SRC) accused of fuelling ethnic divis...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu celebrates 51st birthday
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwe football legends have hailed former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu for the role he played and continues to play in the development of the game in the country. Ndlovu...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC's US$ revenue improves
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has revealed that it has collected about 45% of its debts in United States dollars from ratepayers as its credit control policy begins to bear fruit.In an interview...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC Bulawayo councillors disregard recall, attend Chamisa event
Despite the possibility of recalls for showing allegiance to another political body, several councillors elected on the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) ticket attended a meeting in Bulawayo led by...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC to establish pharmacies at its six clinics
The Bulawayo City Council has announced its intentions to introduce pharmacies at six of its clinics, aligning with the government's efforts to offer affordable medication. Furthermore, plans are in m...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council proposes US$263 million budget
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) yesterday proposed a standstill US$263 million gender-responsive budget for next year while prioritising service delivery and predicting a stable economic environment in 20...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Private investors propose US$100 million dam for Bulawayo
To help Bulawayo overcome its perennial water challenges, some private investors have proposed to construct a dam valued at US$100 million in Insiza, Filabusi. This was revealed by Ward ...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 19:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Z.A.A South Africa Nominations Announced
The nominees shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of ho...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:58hrs | 6 | by Agencies
BCC committee chairpersons elected
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC)-dominated Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has elected chairpersons and deputies of various committees to assist in service delivery programmes.The election of t...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak, the Matabele Warrior
A sheepish, charming young man with a broad smile when he strode in the national cricket team many eons ago the departed Heath Streak was fondly remembered in Zimbabwe cricket circles, and greatly wor...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shock as Nelson Chamisa registers his face as a Trademark for CCC
Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa has registered his outfit's logo with the Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Trade Mark office (ZIPO) and with the Registrar of Deeds in Harare barring ...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 10:04hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
David Coltart Mayoral chances hang in balance amidst US$13 000 theft of Trust Funds allegations
Ward 4 Councilor-Elect David Coltart's ambitions to become Mayor of Bulawayo seem to be hanging by a thread after allegations have arisen and widely reported that he is personally fingered together wi...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 10:43hrs | | by Nkululeko Ndlovu
Cricket greats salute Streak
CRICKET greats from all over the world have paid tribute to legendary all-rounder, Heath Streak who succumbed to cancer on Sunday.The former Zimbabwe captain and coach died at the age of 49....Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Disband Zinara, demands Zapu candidate
ZAPU candidate for Lupane East, Mthenjwa Gumbo, has demanded that the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) be disbanded due to its failure to rehabilitate national roads, especially in the M...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa's CCC giving Zanu-PF sleepless nights'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba says his party is giving Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa sleepless nights due to the overwhelming support the opposition pa...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Disqualified' CCC Bulawayo candidates carry on with campaigns
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) candidates who were barred from participating in the forthcoming harmonised elections by a High Court ruling have vowed to fight on declaring that they will not giv...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Dembare plucks Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 0 - 2 Dynamos DYNAMOS FC, once again proved too strong for Chicken Inn FC after registering a 2-0 away win at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo, this Saturday afternoon.After C...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 17:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
CCC clears air on double candidacy
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has cleared the air on the Bulawayo double candidacy debacle amid concerns that the anomaly was triggered by unapproved candidates whose nomina...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Ndebele cultural champion envisions inclusive development
NKOSANA, a cherished member of his community, embraces his Ndebele heritage and wholeheartedly participates in cultural events. He understands the importance of his roots and acknowledges that his upb...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
LEAKED: Full list of CCC Bulawayo MPs and Councillors unveiled
Following the successful completion of the candidate selection process in Bulawayo, the leaked recommendations from the Citizens movement provided to us by a Harare senior leader based on the candidat...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 09:35hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa faces 'bhora musango' as losing CCC candidates launch last-ditch appeals
Some disgruntled members of the Citizen's Coalition for Change (CCC) who were not successful in their bid to represent the party in the upcoming elections are reportedly set to appeal before the final...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 07:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa closes out Bulawayo big names
CONFUSION engulfed the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) when all Bulawayo Members of Parliament and councillors who were not recalled had a shock of their lives yesterday when their name...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn shoot to the top
Chicken Inn FC 1-0 Black RhinosCHICKEN INN FC needed a hero as forward Michael Charamba stepped into the role and scored a beauty which gave the hosts three points to send them top of the Pr...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso ready to believe again
RED-HOT Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was only five years old when Highlanders last won the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title.That was in 2006, when Methembe "Mayor" Ndlovu led...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police names Easter accident victims
POLICE have identified 10 people who died in a road accident that occurred on April 7, 2023 at the 193,5-kilometre peg along Harare -Masvingo Road.In a statement, the national police spokesper...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 16:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Drug lord in Zanu-PF primary election contest
VIOLENCE mongers, drug lords, and shoddy characters were disqualified from standing for the ruling party in the forthcoming elections as Zanu-PF maintains high ethical standards with rerun polls set t...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 10 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Tribalism rocks CCC ahead of candidate selection process
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Bulawayo Province has been rocked by rampant tribalism ahead of next week's candidate selection process.A source who spoke to this reporter said the Welshme...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 11:41hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Command centres submit Zanu-PF primary elections winners list
ZANU-PF provincial command centres have submitted the names of the winners of primary elections to the party's national elections directorate in Harare, which will officially announce the results....Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn wary of debutants
CHICKEN Inn head coach, Prince Matore is wary of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers Simba Bhora ahead of their meeting at Luveve Stadium tomorrow.After playing a draw with another le...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zipra's Sharpshoot denied National Hero Status
THE late liberation stalwart David Mongwa Moyo has been conferred a State-assisted funeral in honour of his contribution before and after independence and will be buried at the Bulawayo Provincial Her...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sharpshoot MUST be declared a national hero
THE Presidium is dealing with a request for the late liberation stalwart and pioneer liberation fighter David Mongwa Moyo to be accorded national hero status.Moyo, whose war name was Sharpshoo...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Nkulumane Complex: A sleeping giant
The Nkulumane Mall is named after Nkulumane who was King Mzilikazi's son. Nkulumane was born in Mhlahlandlela, near modern-day Pretoria in South Africa. Nkulumane was named after Kuruman, where Dr. Ro...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 10:18hrs | 199 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Bosso fans ecstatic about Madinda return
A majority of Highlanders Football Club's followers have hailed management's decision to engage club legend Madinda Ndlovu as first team and director of junior development.Bosso followers beli...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ingwebu appoints new board members
THE Bulawayo Municipal Commercial Undertaking-owned Ingwebu Breweries recently had two members added to its eight-member board.Mr Kalani Ndlovu who owns Umjayeli Security and Mavuna Lodge and ...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:19hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Bosso mixes farming with soccer
WITH a vast amount of unused land at its sports club premises, Highlanders Football Club have decided to make productive use of a piece of the Clubhouse by setting up a greenhouse.Inotho Farm ...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso in tricky opening fixtures
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League title-starved Bulawayo sleeping giant Highlanders' five opening games will have a big tell in their quest to end a 17-year wait for the championship, as they face tr...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man strikes granny (68) to death
A 28-YEAR-OLD Kezi man is on the run after fatally striking his 68-year-old grandmother with a log following a dispute over an undisclosed issue.Matabeleland South provincial police spokespers...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 21:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'I-Bosso yakhiwa ngabaniniyo'
FEBRUARY is significant in the history of Zimbabwean football as it is the month the country's oldest football club Highlanders was formed.Established at royal level, Highlanders have overcome...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
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