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Holy Ten apologises to Mnangagwa, checks into rehab

Rapper Holy Ten has revealed that he has checked into a rehabilitation facility in South Africa, admitting a prolonged battle with alcohol while rejecting persistent allegations of drug abuse that have trailed him in recent weeks.In a stat…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:26hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Govt strengthens 'polluter pays principle for 'mining rehab

The Government is intensifying enforcement of the "Polluter Pays Principle" to ensure mining companies and individuals responsible for environmental degradation take full responsibility for rehabilitating affected ecosystems.Speaking to th…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:46hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Harare seeks US$500,000 for drug rehab centres

HARARE Metropolitan Province urgently needs at least US$500 000 to build and equip rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, as authorities warn that substance abuse has reached crisis levels.With a population of about 2,5 million, the prov…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:16hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's diamond sector gets boost

Zimbabwe's diamond cutting and polishing sub-sector is set for a major boost following a landmark partnership with Indian diamond processing giant, Harry Krishna Exports.The cooperation agreement, announced by Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:58hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter

Kariba rehabilitation reaches key milestone

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the US$294 million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, completing the final leakage test on Sluice 6 of the dam's spillway.Funded by the European Union, World Bank…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:57hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter

Auxillia Mnangagwa's rehab centre overwhelmed

The drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Mbare is struggling to cope with demand, with hundreds of addicts on a waiting list seeking help, highlighting the growing substance abuse c…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council faces power cuts

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) risks further electricity disconnections as the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) enters the final phase of its prepaid meter installation programme, targeting all service po…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:38hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road rehab begins without official tender winners

Preparations for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road are now at an advanced stage, with detours under construction to maintain traffic flow during the works.The 435-kilometre stretch, a vital corridor for to…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:37hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade to begin next month, claims govt

The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is finally taking shape, with Government confirming that construction work is set to commence next month. The project, which is expected to take approximately 10 months to…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 4554 | by Staff reporter

Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation begins

Preparations for the much-anticipated rehabilitation of the Old Gwanda Road have officially begun, marking a significant move towards improving the region's road network. The project, which is expected to enhance road conditions and stimul…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:36hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo reveals road rehabilitation plan

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has requested authorization to utilize part of its allocation from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) for the procurement of tools, plant, and equipment aimed at the rehabilitation and constr…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 1878 | by Staff reporter

Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 billion disbursed under the same programme…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter

Steady progress in Bulawayo-Nkayi Road rehab

The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road has gained momentum, with the contractor working on a 23km stretch from Inyathi Business Centre, affirming the Second Republic's commitment to infrastructure development in Matabeleland North P…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:41hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter

Refurbishment of National Sports Stadium gains momentum

The refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium is set to accelerate after the government resolved several challenges that had delayed the project. The 38-year-old facility, which last hosted international matches in 2021, is undergoing r…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Old Gwanda Road groundbreaking ceremony

Zwane Enterprise, the investor behind the ambitious upgrading of Old Gwanda Road, has partnered with eight companies to execute the 120km road construction project, which is set to cost approximately US$150 million. The project, which will…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa extends road rehab

President Mnangagwa has extended the state of disaster for Zimbabwe's road infrastructure network until December 31, 2026, following the initial declaration on February 23, 2021. This extension is formalized in Statutory Instrument 151 of …

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:30hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrested over 200 people during Sadc summit crackdown

State of Zimbabwe's major highways worries motoristsMotorists traveling between Beitbridge and Harare or Bulawayo are increasingly frustrated with the unfinished state of major road sections, which have become hazardous and prone to vehicl…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 13:53hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council embarks on road improvement project

Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has embarked on road improvement works around the city, a development that will enhance the state of roads in the Central Business District (CBD).Residents and stakeholders have been complaining about the deplor…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway rehab set to resume

THE rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway is expected to resume in the next two weeks as the Government commits to improving the country's road infrastructure in response to concerns by the motoring public, a Cabinet Minist…

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:46hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo set for major transformation

BULAWAYO is experiencing a renaissance as investor interest is surging, reindustrialisation efforts taking root and multi-million dollar projects underway, signalling a promising future for the city.The Bulawayo City Council is spearheadin…

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Luveve Road rehab nears completion

REHABILITATION works along Bulawayo's Luveve Road are progressing well with the local authority saying they are now 85 percent towards completion with over US$700 000 having been used to date.The rehabilitation works started in January las…

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

25km Beitbridge-Bulawayo Road rehabilitation excites motorists

THE ongoing rehabilitation of badly damaged sections of the Bulawayo- Beitbridge Road has ignited excitement among motorists who had to endure the difficulties of navigating one of the country's busiest highways. The road is a major gatewa…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:56hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga repeats Mbare refurb pledge

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday repeated his 2018 promise to pull down and replace Mbare's dilapidated residential flats with modern structures, claiming government's previous attempts were frustrated by the opposition-led Ha…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

US$150 million Old Gwanda road construction begins

THE Government has approved the construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road at a cost of US$150 million by a private contractor with work expected to commence tomorrow in a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model.The development is …

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

New milestones in road rehab

REHABILITATION of the Harare-Chirundu highway will begin in May, while over 39 000 kilometres of road network have been spruced up under the Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP 2), as Government's drive to make local roads tra…

Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo doctors' quarters rehab complete

GOVERNMENT has completed the rehabilitation of Mpilo Central Hospital doctors' quarters that were razed by fire last year.Ministry of Health and Child Care secretary Jasper Chimedza told Southern Eye yesterday that the hostels would be com…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Road rehab ignites hope in Manama

FOR villagers in Manama, the rehabilitation of the Guyu-Manama Road in Gwanda District is the beginning of endless possibilities.With a good road network, villagers believe more investors will be attracted to the area and consequently spur…

Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Manama Hospital renovations stall

Renovations at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm late last year have stalled due to lack of funds.In January, the roof had been completed with expectations of putting up …

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

40 roads under rehab in Harare

THE Government has expressed satisfaction with progress in the rehabilitation of Seke Road under the Emergency Road Repair Programme Phase 2 (ERRP2) as the Second Republic continues prioritising infrastructure development projects countryw…

Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Emergency roads rehab starts ko Bulawayo

THE first phase of roadworks in Bulawayo under the Government-funded US$400 million Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) recently launched by President Mnangagwa, has started. Bulawayo was allocated more than $625 million for the…

Published: 11 May 2021 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lack of funds forces BCC to suspend rehabilitation of Masiyephambili Road

THE Bulawayo City Council has postponed the rehabilitation of Masiyephambili Road to next year claiming that the $11 million allocated by the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) was inadequate.Latest council minutes showed that…

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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