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Zimbabwe tiles flood regional market

South Africa's largest floor tile manufacturer, Italtile, reports a decline in business as competition from neighbouring Zimbabwe and Zambia intensifies.For years, Zimbabwe and Zambia were among Italtile's strongest regional markets. Howev…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:55hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter

Silibaziso Mlotshwa to become one of the few female chiefs

A historic installation ceremony is scheduled for Friday as Silibaziso Mlotshwa, daughter of the late Chief Mvuthu Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa, prepares to assume the chieftaincy, bringing an end to a decade-long succession dispute.The chieftai…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo bush shrines, open-air worship raise health fears

City of Bulawayo officials have warned that open-air worship and bush shrines are fuelling environmental and public health risks in Bulawayo, with fears of disease outbreaks due to open defecation and illegal dumping.Ward 17 Councillor Sik…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:37hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe health spending among lowest in region

Zimbabwe is spending just ZiG460 (about US$17) per person on health, with total health expenditure at only 0,5% of GDP in the first half of 2025 - far below regional and international targets - the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) …

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:33hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter

Zesa western region contract workers down tools

More than 30 contract workers operating hired vehicles for the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) in the western region have downed tools in protest over what they describe as unfair labour practices and unp…

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter

Police beef up security ahead of Uhuru celebrations

In preparation for the 45th Independence Day celebrations, police in Midlands Province have increased security measures, particularly in Gokwe, where the celebrations will be held for the first time since the country's independence in 1980…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:47hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

Mixed feelings in Matebeleland region as Independence Day beckons

As Zimbabwe prepares to mark the 45th anniversary of its independence this Friday, a growing chorus of concern from stakeholders in Matabeleland has emerged, expressing disappointment with the government's failure to deliver on its promise…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:45hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter

BCC to train firefighters in Matebeleland region

The government has tasked the Bulawayo Fire Brigade with training firefighters in the southern region of the country, with the program set to cover rural district councils (RDCs) including Matobo, Hwange, Tsholotsho, Kusile, Insiza, and Bu…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter

Is Zimbabwe strictly enforcing anti-smuggling campaign in 1 region?

Presidential Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, has applauded Bulawayo Metropolitan Province for spearheading the most effective anti-smuggling campaign in the country. Eng Muguti made the remarks on Thur…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:39hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

Region to get more rains in next 3 weeks

The Southern African rainfall forecast for December-February has experts predicting normal to above normal rainfall for the next three weeks.The experts have said there will be need for farmers to be active in pest, disease and weed contro…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:47hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Cimas expands services in Matebeleland

ONE of Zimbabwe's leading medical aid providers Cimas Health Group has revealed plans to expand its healthcare and wellness services in the Matebeleland region to provide facilities matching global standards.Cimas healthcare group chief ex…

Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

'What happens in Zimbabwe election affects whole region'

Southern African Development Committee (SADC) election observer mission leader, Nevers Mumba, has called for a free, fair and credible election adding that the outcome of August 23 polls will affect the region.Mumba who was speaking after …

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland leaders urged to work together to develop region

Umzingwane National Assembly member Levy Mayihlome has said there is urgent need for unity among leaders in the Matebeleland region so that there is shared vision on development.Addressing a meeting of stakeholders for the Bulawayo-Old Gwa…

Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Poor roads haunt region

WHILE roads development brings social, cultural and economic changes in the lives of people in terms of providing connectivity between places and reducing poverty, in rural Matabeleland it is a privilege villagers can only dream of.Village…

Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe assumes regional police chiefs role

GOVERNMENT has applauded the police for assuming the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) chairmanship saying it was an honour bestowed on Zimbabwe. Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga recently …

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dabengwa ranks high among the region's liberators, say SA Minister

Newly-appointed South African Minister of State Security Ayanda Dlodlo has said liberation icon and ex-Cabinet minister Dr Dumiso Dabengwa ranks high among the region's liberators.Dr Dabengwa affectionately known as "The Black Russian" die…

Published: 31 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion

African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force both in Africa and at destinations of s…

Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 28 | by Reginald T. Gola

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