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Binga Council to repossess over 100 stands

The Binga Local Board has announced plans to repossess more than 100 undeveloped residential and commercial stands from owners who have failed to develop them over the past six years.In a notice, Binga Rural District Council CEO Joshua Muz…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:14hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter

Binga replaces shona names with BaTonga heritage sites, icons

Binga has taken a historic step in reclaiming its cultural identity by renaming key areas and roads, replacing colonial-era designations with BaTonga heritage titles and icons.The initiative, spearheaded by the Binga Local Board, seeks to …

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:42hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Lake Gwayi-Shangani to power Binga irrigations

Government has commenced work on two new irrigation schemes in Binga District near Lake Gwayi-Shangani, with master plans and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments underway for 200 hectares of land.The projects follow a 2022 Cabinet …

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Whirlwind disrupts Binga housing project event

A whirlwind swept through a high-profile government event in Binga district last Thursday, causing a temporary disruption to the official commissioning of the Nsungwale Disaster Recovery Housing Project by Vice President Kembo Mohadi.The d…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:53hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi to commission 37 new homes in Binga

Vice-President Kembo Mohadi will on Thursday commission 37 newly built houses in Nsungwale Village, Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a Government programme to permanently resettle families displaced by the devastatin…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter

Outcry over missing O' Level results in Matebeleland North

Stakeholders in Matebeleland North have expressed growing concern over missing Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level results at several schools in the province, including those in remote areas such as Binga. The issu…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter

ZNA confirms anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that an anti-tank mine, likely a remnant from the liberation struggle, caused the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of three people in Binga. The incident occurred when a Binga Rural Dis…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter

Anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion, says ZNA

An anti-tank mine, believed to be a remnant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, caused a tragic explosion on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three others. The incident occurred near Sebungwe Mouth when a Binga Rural District Co…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:25hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

3 killed in Binga landmine explosion

A tragic landmine explosion in Binga claimed three lives Wednesday after a vehicle belonging to the Binga Rural District Council ran over an explosive believed to date back to the 1970s liberation war.The incident occurred on the road conn…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Binga still does not have TV, radio signals

Chief Sikalenge, also known as Cannius Muleya, expressed frustration over the prolonged absence of radio and television signals in Binga district, despite promises from the government to connect the area to Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporatio…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Discover Binga: A hidden gem with Kabila River Lodge and Enchanting Hot Springs

Nestled in the heart of Binga, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North Province, lies a pristine destination waiting to be discovered: Kabila River Lodge. This true gem for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those yearning to escape the u…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 18:59hrs | 54 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Minister commissions first Binga propaganda radio station

INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, yesterday officially commissioned Twasumpuka FM, the first and only community radio station in Binga District in Matebeleland North province, buttressing the Sec…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

'Zanu-PF played â€˜dirty' in Binga by-election'

A ZIMBABWE Election Support Network (Zesn) report on the December 9 by-elections has claimed that the ruling Zanu-PF party intimidated voters and used vote-buying tactics to win seats.The by-elections held on Saturday last week were caused…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man faces penalties for avenging brother's injury

A 30-year-old man from Chasamba Village under Chief Pashu in Binga, Givemore Munsaka, appeared before Hwange Magistrate Ms Rumbidzai Yolanda Kabasa on Tuesday morning, pleading guilty to charges of assault in a case stemming from a family …

Published: 09 Dec 2023 at 19:10hrs | 16 | by Peter Matuka

Binga Woman sentenced for assault and property damage

In a dramatic courtroom session on Thursday afternoon, 19-year-old Debra Munsaka from Tinde area under Chief Pashu in Binga pleaded guilty to charges of assault and malicious damage to property before Hwange Magistrate Ms Rumbidzai Yolanda…

Published: 09 Dec 2023 at 16:24hrs | 14 | by Peter Matuka

Employee steals groceries

A 20-year-old boy from Chinego Village under Chief Pashu in Binga will appear before Hwange magistrate court on Thursday for allegedly stealing various groceries and cash from a Shop.Zibusiso Ngwenya (20), is accused of stealing from a sho…

Published: 21 Nov 2023 at 21:02hrs | 4 | by Peter Matuka

Binga man jailed

A man from Chinego Village under Chief Pashu in Binga appeared before Hwange Magistrate court Ms Fungai Dzimiri on Thursday afternoon for unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs (dagga) and possession of class one traps (wire snares).Million M…

Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 19:46hrs | 3 | by Peter Matuka

Binga villagers cry foul

VILLAGERS in Chinego area in Chief Pashu area, Binga have appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate a road that links to Kariangwe which was damaged by rains last rainy season.Government declared the state of the road network in …

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:02hrs | 5 | by Peter Matuka

Binga chieftainship wrangle spills into High Court

A CLAIMANT to the Binga chieftainship, Mr Peter Mweembe has approached the High Court challenging the recent appointment of Mr Grey Sikalelu Muleya as Chief Binga.Muleya was appointed Chief Binga in May at Bulawayo Kraal Primary School, a …

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to officially commission Binga coal project

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the massive Lubu Coking Coal Project in Binga district, which is being undertaken by a British investor, Contango Holdings.The mine started production recently and is one of the tran…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:30hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

'Binga chief threatens Chamisa's activists'

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) members in Binga South have accused Chief Sinamagonde of threatening them with unspecified action if they attend meetings convened by the opposition party's parliamentary candidate Fanuel Cumanzala, but …

Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

18 Binga schools record 0% passes

AT least 18 schools in Binga, Matabeleland North province, recorded a zero percent pass rate at Ordinary Level 2022 examinations, with teachers unions yesterday saying such results showed education inequality in the country and accused gov…

Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 05:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF shadow MP guns for Binga DDC

DAGGERS are out for Binga district development co-ordinator (DDC) Siansolo Kabome, who is being accused by Zanu-PF Binga shadow MP Kudakwashe Mavula Munsaka of sabotaging government programmes.Underfire Kabome is also a Zanu-PF provincial …

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Villagers worried over post by-election violence

BINGA villagers have expressed worries over the escalation of the post by election violence as they are reportedly accused by the ruling Zanu PF activists of voting for the opposition Citizen Coalition for Change.The most affected area is …

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 10:37hrs | 8 | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa pampers Binga traditional leaders

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday pampered Binga chiefs with over 17 kapenta fishing rigs.Five Zanu-PF youth league members and five women's league groups also received rigs.The gesture comes a few weeks after Zanu-PF Binga North cand…

Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa back in Binga today

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will be in Binga, Matabeleland North, today to officially commission and handover the Binga-Kariba fishing rigs to the local community in a bold empowerment intervention that is expected to transform livelihoods in the …

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ref Ndazi bashed in Binga

ZIFA Southern Region Division One side Binga Pirates will be summoned to appear before a disciplinary hearing after the team's fans assaulted referee Hardly Ndazi accusing him of bias in a home match that they lost to ZPC Hwange on Saturda…

Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Police ban of CCC rally in Binga did not stop its win

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has said despite spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu PF to ban its rally in Binga through the police, it has retained Binga North seat.President Emmerson Mnangagwa was in Binga before the election where …

Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa wows Binga folks with fluent Tonga

BINGA District, particularly Siabuwa Business Centre was yesterday a hive of activity with multitudes of people turning the place into a sea of green and gold as they attended a Zanu-PF's star rally.The star rally addressed by President Mn…

Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Businessman rues day prominent prophet passed through Binga

WHAT started off as a normal sunny day at Manjolo shopping centre in Binga turned out to be a â€˜curse' for a local businessman after a baboon skull that he was allegedly using to lure customers to his grocery shop was discovered in his pr…

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 19:43hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Lumpy skin outbreak in Binga

BINGA in Matabeleland North province is experiencing an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which has killed livestock, mainly cattle.Lumpy skin is a virulent disease spread by mosquitoes, especially during the rainy season. The symptoms inclu…

Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Why Binga has low HIV prevalence

SINCE the first HIV infection was recorded in Zimbabwe almost 40 years ago, the epidemic has negatively impacted every facet of human security. Traditional customs synonymous with African cultures such as polygamy, sexual cleansing and oth…

Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Great Zimbabwe construction: The Tonga joining the fray?

IT seems most local tribes could have contributed towards construction of  Dzimbahwe Ruins with the Tonga being the latest clan laying the claim that they also played a leading role as far as this world heritage site is concerned.The …

Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:49hrs | 4 | by Burzil Dube

Binga latest flood victims left alone, says MP

BINGA South legislator Joel Gabbuza (MDC Alliance) has slammed government for its failure to assist flood victims in Binga amid revelations that the affected communities are in desperate need of assistance.The floods hit Binga last Sunday …

Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Tocky's song insulting people from 'Binga' banned from airwaves

SERIAL hit-maker Tocky Vibes has expressed shock and disbelief at the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)'s recent move to ban his song â€” "African Queen" (Binga) â€” from the airwaves.The song, which is part of the "Villager's Money…

Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Binga community resort to eating roots as hunger bites

Communities in rural Binga the largest district in Zimbabwe have returned to their nomadic lifestyles by eating wild fruits and other nutritious tubers to ward off hunger that has stalked the district.This is despite assurances by the Mili…

Published: 22 May 2019 at 07:23hrs | 11 | by MakhoPrecious Moyo

Binga chief faces arrest for 'undressing' Auxillia Mnangagwa

A traditional chief faces arrest this week for publicly criticising first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, ZimLive reported.Chief Pashu of Binga is accused of "verbally attacking" Mnangagwa when she visited the remote district to commission a new …

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:34hrs | 17 | by ZimLive

MP charged with insulting Mnangagwa, release on $200 bail

BINGA South legislator Gabbuza Joel Gabuza (MDC Alliance) has appeared before a Hwange magistrate charged with undermining the authority of, or insulting, President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he allegedly accused the Zanu PF leader of failin…

Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

MSU student installed chief

A 25 year old and Midlands State University (MSU) student, Zwelani Ndiweni has been installed Chief Nkalakatha in Binga, amid calls by the government for traditional leaders to preserve the country's cultural values.Ndiweni, who has just b…

Published: 09 May 2018 at 20:13hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

Police dismiss kidnapping, beheading of children hoax

POLICE have warned members of the public against causing unnecessary panic following the circulation of messages on WhatsApp to the effect that some suspected criminals are kidnapping and beheading children.The public in Bulawayo and Matab…

Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 11:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Tsikamutandas and the tragedy of Binga villagers

A YOUNG man barely 20 draped in a white garment with a red lining scampers about in a circle like manner while chanting unintelligibly and convulsively in a frenzy state.He draws a box on the ground with a stick which he terms his consulti…

Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 09:34hrs | 3 | by Fairness Moyana

Binga villagers compete for wildfruits with baboons

Starving Binga villagers are reportedly competing for wild fruits known as African Ebony fruit or Nchenje in Tonga for survival.The fruit is said to be in abundance during the dry season and has become the only food source, reports say.Nch…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 08:35hrs | 8 | by Thobekile Zhou

MDGs left us blank; will SDGs recoup Binga's lost hope?

The United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that had high promises for the development of rural areas like Binga has left us hopeless anymore. Do the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide any kind of recipe that…

Published: 09 Jun 2016 at 14:28hrs | 5 | by Quegas Mutale

Shebeen queen bashes patron for stealing thothotho

A SHEBEEN queen from Binga has been sentenced to five months in jail after she pummelled a patron with a log for stealing a bottle of thothotho. Thothotho is a potent illicit brew that is common in Binga. It can even kill a person if consu…

Published: 23 Dec 2015 at 10:20hrs | 1843 | by Leonard Ncube

Another teacher impregnates Form 3 pupil

One would wonder where this devilish spirit filling Sianzyundu ward is raining from. Its just less than 24hrs  after the police fished out a senior staff from Siansundu Sec for indulging into sexual contact with a 13-year-old, another…

Published: 20 Sep 2015 at 09:06hrs | 2851 | by Citizen Journalist via WhatsApp

Toddler dies after gulping 375ml tototo

CHINENGO villagers under chief Pashu in Binga were recently left shell-shocked when a three-old-girl died after emptying a 375ml bottle of an illicit traditional brew, tototo, which was stored in a kitchen cabinet at her parents' home.Sour…

Published: 14 Dec 2014 at 12:09hrs | 1966 | by Fairness Moyana

Ndebele Ban In Binga: Thumbs up for Binga Rural District Council

Even though a resolution by Binga RDC to ban the teaching of Ndebele in Binga schools is receiving sharp criticism from the Ndebeles, the Shonas and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the author of this article believes the B…

Published: 15 Sep 2014 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Etiwel Mutero

Binga declaration an outside force

I see some people celebrating the move by the Binga RDC declaration to have Tonga as the only language learnt at Primary Schools in the entire Binga District.While I appreciate it as a very bold move and one that shows the true character o…

Published: 09 Sep 2014 at 07:49hrs | | by Bekezela Maduma Fuzwayo

Binga and the curse against underdevelopment!!!

If there is a proper definition which defines underdevelopment, it is the one which explains underdevelopment as a situation where there is low economic activities, poor social service delivery such as health, unemployment and under employ…

Published: 31 Jul 2014 at 21:43hrs | 2 | by Mwinde Melusi

Toddler, 3, dies after tototo binge

A THREE-YEAR-OLD Binga girl died shortly after drinking close to 375ml of tototo - a potent illicit brew - that was stored in a kitchen cupboard at her home.The girl's mother, Monica Siyamakkaye, 35, from Chinego area under Chief Pashu, sa…

Published: 31 Jul 2014 at 07:04hrs | 2967 | by Khosi Fengu

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