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Miniyothabo Chiwenga steps into the spotlight with health initiative
In what appears to signal a shift in power dynamics within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Miniyothabo Chiwenga, has launched a health clinic initiative in...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:14hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
General Chiwenga Supporters Hail Mini Baloyi Chiwenga for Transformative Health Initiative in Filabusi
In a heartwarming gesture that left a profound impact on the rural community of Filabusi, the wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Mini Baloyi Chiwenga, spearheaded a free healthcare program u...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:22hrs | 793 | by George Tshuma
Traffic congestion worsens in Bulawayo CDB
Commuters and motorists in Bulawayo are increasingly frustrated by the non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Khami Road and Basch Street, just outside the central business district (CB...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 1636 | by Staff reporter
Zapu veterans rally behind Chiwenga
War veterans affiliated with the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) and women and youth associations linked to Zanu-PF have publicly declared their support for Vice President Constantino Chiw...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 2612 | by Staff reporter
Insiza RDC chairperson steps down amidst Zanu-PF pressure
Insiza Rural District Ward 9 Councillor Reason Msipha has reportedly resigned as council chairperson following pressure from ZANU-PF councillors.ZANU-PF councillors had previously boycotted tw...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 20:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu tackles Tshabangu
THE crucial Supreme Court appeal by 14 main opposition CCC legislators against their arbitrary recalls by an opposition activist upheld by the High Court will be heard this week after their lawyer Adv...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:13hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu tears Tshabangu recalls apart
Advocate Thabani Mpofu, one of Zimbabwe's most prominent lawyers, has ruthlessly torn asunder opposition political activist Sengezo Tshabangu's case of recalling main opposition CCC MPs, senators and ...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 17:48hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Fresh cases of Zanu-PF terror emerge
A FRESH report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has unearthed cases of brutal political violence perpetrated by Zanu-PF on opposition supporters in rural areas as the country counts down to the 23 ...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC red-flags college over fliers
HERENTALS College in Bulawayo has come under scrutiny from the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) who claimed that the distribution of its flyers and other promotional materials was not only "annoying" but a...Published: 12 May 2023 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council bans campaign posters on its buildings
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has banned the pasting of campaign posters on its buildings and other council infrastructure such as signposts saying it compromised cleanliness of the city.Deputy ...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills wife over R300
A Gwanda man has been arrested after he killed his wife in a dispute over of money.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thandolwenkosi Moyo confirmed t...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Saviour Kasukuwere: The visionary leader Zimbabwe needs
As the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe approach, one candidate stands out as the leader the country needs to overcome its economic and social challenges: Saviour Kasukuwere. The 53-year-old former Cabinet ...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 10:31hrs | 11 | by Ntokozo Msipha
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for reprimanding foul-mouthed friend
A NKAYI man who allegedly killed his friend by plunging a home-made knife into his head following an argument has been arrested.The incident occurred at the Old Nkayi Shopping Centre on 16 Oct...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thieves target city boreholes
BULAWAYO City councillors are concerned about the theft of solar panels and vandalism of the solar powered boreholes at a time when the city is facing acute water shortages.The local authority...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Lupane Magistrates Court complete
CONSTRUCTION of new Lupane Magistrates Court complex, one of the signature infrastructure projects being implemented in Matabeleland North province, is complete and the Judicial Service Commission (JS...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council approves Benjani deal
IN a big nod for football development, the Bulawayo City Council have officially approved the Benjani Community Youth League's application to use youth centres dotted around the city.This was ...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
When it gets cold outside Zanu-PF
Last week various social media platforms and some online publications were awash with the news of a meeting in South Africa between former Zanu-PF members namely G40 kingpin, Saviour Kasukuwere, expel...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:37hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa's MDC celebrates Kwekwe deputy mayor post
FOLLOWING the recall of MDC Alliance Mayor Angeline Kasipo in Kwekwe and failing to land the mayoral post in an election Thursday, the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance is blowing trumpets for lan...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Double allocation worries Bulawayo councillors
BULAWAYO councillors have expressed concern over double allocation of stands at Cowdray Park's Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai housing scheme, where about 41 duplicate forms were approved.In the latest ...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ban on intercity travel starves villagers
GOVERNMENT'S ban on intercity travel as part of COVID-19 containment measures has plunged villagers in rural Matabeleland North in serious food shortages as they can no longer receive supplies from re...Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Luveve residents demand resignation of councillors
LUVEVE residents are up in arms with councillor for ward 16, Febby Msipha, whom they want to recall for failing to resolve the area's water crisis.However, the councillor said the water crisis...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khupe's axe targets Kwekwe, Redcliff mayors
THE MDC-T interim leader Thokozani Khupe is reportedly targeting to recall Kwekwe and Redcliff mayors, their deputies and some other councillors this week, it has been gathered.Khupe has recen...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 05:33hrs | 7 | by newzimbabwe
Man stabs nephew 6 times in cellphone charger row
A MAN from Bulawayo has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his nephew six times over a cell phone charger. Benjamin Akimu (47) from Sauerstown suburb appeared in cou...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 kombi drivers remanded for 'fatal assault'
SIX kombi drivers who allegedly ganged up and fatally assaulted a protester who was among violent protesters who had barricaded a road, appeared in court yesterday. Mthulisi Sikwabayila (24) o...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MDC senator dies in horror crash
MDC founding member and former Senator Sibangilizwe Msipha has died.Msipha (53) died in a traffic accident early Thursday morning along N1 highway in Limpopo Province on his way to Johannesburg, S...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Former MDC Senator dies in accident
Former MDC Senator for Makokoba Sibangiliwe Msipha was involved in a fatal accident that took his life on Thursday morning. The accident happened on N1 South between Mookgopong and Kranskop to...Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 09:31hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
UZ student challenges exam re-write
A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe (UZ) social sciences student has petitioned the High Court seeking an order to interdict the institution from conducting a re-write of an examination which the institution all...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Missing taxi driver found dead
A TAXI driver from Bulawayo who went missing after being carjacked and stabbed three times earlier this month, has been found dead in the Matopos area.Police confirmed that Witness Zindonda (3...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi petition Pick n Pay HQ in South Africa
A delegation of Mthwakazi Republic Party, led by President Mqondisi Moyo handed over a petition to the management of Pick n Pay in Johannesburg. The delegation included, the national spokesper...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma High in Copa Coca-Cola Bulawayo clean sweep
MPOPOMA High School achieved a clean sweep at the Copa Coca-Cola football Bulawayo finals with their boys as well as girls teams being crowned provincial champions at Gifford last Friday, which earned...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:16hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Village gossip sparks family violence
A MAN from Madlambuzi area has been fined $300 for severely assaulting his daughter-in-law with a knobkerrie after she thrashed his wife with a Mopani switch.Lampert Ndlovu (64) assaulted Ms N...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners feared dead as mine shaft collapses
Several illegal gold miners are feared dead at Motapa Old Mine in Matabeleland when a shaft collapsed on Thursday.Sources close to investigations allege four people have been retrieved so far ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Wi-fi technician engulfed in flames after electrocution
A TELCO employee was allegedly electrocuted while his colleague was injured when an aluminium pole they were using to install Wifi at a house in Mkhosana suburb in Victoria Falls accidentally came in ...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Telco employees electrocuted
Two Telco employees were electrocuted on Friday afternoon while installing wifi cables in Victoria Falls' Mkosana suburb with one of the of them confirmed dead upon arrival at the Victoria Falls hospi...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 21:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pertinent questions about the Ndebele King
The following represents a litany of questions drawn from a diversity of people who genuinely seek to understand role and relevance of the institution of the King in their lives. I made an attempt to ...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 14:05hrs | 3 | by George Mkhwanazi
School drags parents to court over fees
JABULA Primary School in Binga has dragged eight parents to court for failing to settle a combined debt of more than $2 000 in outstanding fees and levies.The children of those who were ...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accused of bribing chiefs
Zimbabwe's main opposition party along with rights groups have accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of bribing chiefs with cars in exchange for votes.This comes after Mnangagwa splurged a fort...Published: 15 Jan 2018 at 16:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Public transporters to charge school children half fares
PUBLIC transporters in Bulawayo will in the next two weeks start charging school children half fare while drivers and conductors will be required to wear uniforms.By May 24, Individual ownersh...Published: 12 May 2017 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman pays the price for breaking madala's heart
MSIPHA Ndlovu's money disappears mysteriously and she no longer enjoys sex with any other man ever since breaking up with Reggie Chauwe.It all began when Msipha, from Silobela, cheated on ...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's rob drops at Brethren in Christ Church
ZAPU President Dr Dumiso Dabengwa undressed ZANU PF and Mugabe at Adv Senda burial service when he came out guns blazing telling them point blank that they were not sincere mourning Advocate Lot Senda...Published: 01 Jan 2017 at 11:18hrs | 2 | by Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa
Its unfair to blame Mnangagwa for Gukurahundi
A political commentator Rita Moyo has said it is unfair for the people in the ruling Zanu PF and others to blame the Gukurahundi killings on the Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa."Its unfai...Published: 23 Dec 2016 at 03:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Daring rapists share condom
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Esigodini escaped death by a whisker when she was brutally stabbed and raped by two men who shared a condom.Calvin Ndlovu (19) and Washington Msipha (20) from Esig...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
8-man gang robs TM supermarket
EIGHT armed robbers travelling in two vehicles pounced on TM Pick N Pay in Cowdray Park yesterday, tied a security guard to a tree and looted groceries worth about $700 after failing to find any cash....Published: 14 Mar 2016 at 05:41hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
$150 000 fraud lands couple in the dock
Midlands State University bursar Mamelo Moyo and her husband Melusi Moyo appeared in court for allegedly siphoning more than $150 000 from the institution in fraudulent, dubious and opaque business tr...Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 06:57hrs | | by Munyaradzi Musiiwa
'Sex for attachment' manager to court
GWERU City Council's Human Resources Manager was on Friday dragged to court by two Midlands State University (MSU) students after he allegedly demanded sex from them to facilitate industrial attachmen...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 06:30hrs | | by Faith Mabuto
Chinese billionaire to explore opportunities in Bulawayo
CHINESE billionaire William Ding is expected in the country on December 15 to explore investment opportunities in the property sector. During his visit, Ding will address the Local Government ...Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 05:39hrs | | by Innocent Ruwende
Couple steals, slaughters 5-day-old calf
A LALAPANZI couple employed as farm general workers has been slapped with a 10 year prison term for stealing and slaughtering their employer's five day old calf.Paul Mapurisa, 28, and his wife...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 16:26hrs | | by Faith Mabuto
Church 'robber' pleads poverty
A Bulawayo man who allegedly broke into a church and stole offerings amounting to $310 and property worth $430 told a court he needed the money to feed his family.John Mangema, 31, admitted he...Published: 28 Oct 2015 at 05:43hrs | | by Noleen Makhurane
Landlady pours boiling oil on tenant
A BULAWAYO woman allegedly scalded her tenant on the neck and arm with boiling cooking oil after an argument over disciplining her three- year-old child who had broken the tenant's cigarettes....Published: 28 Oct 2015 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Noleen Makhurane
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