Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

'ANC of Ramaphosaon the verge of collapse'

Embattled ANC NEC member Senzo Mchunu has warned that the ANC is on the verge of collapse, saying a serious intervention is needed to save it.Speaking at Machobeni in Ngwavuma in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday during the tombstone unve…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 20:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 killed in mine shaft collapse

THREE artisanal miners lost their lives and two others were seriously injured when a mine shaft collapsed in the Mandindi area near Sino Cement on Wednesday, local authorities confirmed.Gweru district development coordinator and civil prot…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manyere, Nyengedza at centre of SA company collapse

Two prominent Zimbabwean businessmen, George Manyere and Godwin Nyengedza, are at the heart of the dramatic collapse of Afristrat Investment Holdings - a South African financial services firm formerly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Excha…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

State diamond firm lays off hundreds to avoid collapse

Zimbabwe's state-controlled diamond miner, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has launched a major retrenchment exercise in a desperate bid to stave off collapse, following a brutal crash in global diamond prices that has sh…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ecobank robbery case collapses

A high-profile case tied to the US$4 million Ecobank armed robbery has crumbled after police admitted they had no evidence linking a local security guard to the dramatic heist.Sibonginkosi Sibanda, 49, a Safeguard Security employee from Co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:52hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

Dembare teetering on the edge of collapse

Once the undisputed giants of Zimbabwean football, Dynamos Football Club is now teetering on the edge of collapse. After years of decline, fans are beginning to fear the unthinkable - that the legendary club may be beyond saving.The latest…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 21:15hrs | 2235 | by Staff reporter

Fresh details on collapsed US$2,5bn CBZ bid emerge

An ambitious plan by CBZ Holdings to create Zimbabwe's largest financial services powerhouse has collapsed after the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) imposed a series of restrictive conditions that the group ultimately deemed unacce…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:36hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Biti warns Zimbabwe heading toward collapse

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sounded a dire warning over Zimbabwe's economic trajectory, claiming the country is collapsing under the burden of failed monetary reforms, rampant corruption, and institutional mismanagement.In a wi…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:38hrs | 1063 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's retail sector faces collapse

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has expressed grave concerns over the critical state of the country's formal retail and wholesale sector, following the closure of key retail outlets and the downsizing of others.Recent develop…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse?

Zimbabwe is standing at a dangerous crossroads as the nation endures an escalating energy crisis that threatens its economy, livelihoods, and future prospects. The recent wave of prolonged power outages and repeated national blackouts has …

Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 2026 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

German government collapses

Germany's 'traffic-light' coalition has fallen apart, leaving Olaf Scholz at the helm of a minority government consisting solely of his Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens. This follows the chancellor's dismissal of Free Democrati…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 08:21hrs | 2517 | by Staff reporter

Strong winds, heavy rains blamed for building collapse

Strong winds and rains that hit Harare on Saturday afternoon caused the collapse of a building at corner Chinhoyi Street and Banks, killing a woman, injuring five others and damaging property, the building's manager has said.Yesterday, the…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

1 killed, 6 injured in Harare building collapse

ONE person died and six others were injured yesterday afternoon when a building collapsed in Harare's central business district (CBD) yesterday afternoon.Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the death in the freak accident."Of the six…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa niece's gold smuggling: State closes case?

The state has closed its case against Henrietta Rushwaya (56) who is appearing in the Anti-Corruption Court at the High Court of Harare on charges of smuggling 6kg of gold valued at USD333 042.28. The accused was scheduled to appear before…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 12:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe urged to cut sugar imports to avert collapse of local industry'

To safeguard local producers grappling with declining sales, it is advisable to halt sugar imports into Zimbabwe. Concerns have arisen that by March of next year, the country could find itself burdened with nearly 100,000 tonnes of domesti…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Health sector has virtually collapsed

I USED to blame the country's rich and powerful citizens for seeking medical treatment outside the country until I came face-to-face with Zimbabwe's decaying public health system last week.When people criticise our leaders such as Presiden…

Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:14hrs | 4 | by Mukunda Chitova

Zimbabwean failure

LOOKING back over the past 40 years in Zimbabwe, I am surprised we are still here.In 1980, I was playing a small part in the transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe in that I was selected as one of a small group of people who were tasked with…

Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:57hrs | 13 | by Eddie Cross

ICC give Zimbabwe thumbs-up in World Cup hosting

INTERNATIONAL Cricket Council representative, Sally Higgins, is confident the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, currently taking place in Harare, will be a huge success.Zimbabwe is hosting eight visiting countries for the event, whi…

Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:49hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Shabanie Mine FC on the brink of collapse

One of the oldest clubs in the country is in a sorry state.Shabanie Mine Football Club is probably the poorest club in the Premier Soccer League and mainly survives on hand-outs.Currently, the pockets of Dumezweni Mahwite Mpofu, their bigg…

Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mine collapse in Kensington township, 1 dead

Dear editor, Illegal gold panning in Kensington residential plots in Bulawayo which has terrorised residents for long, a  mine collapse has happened today.   As we communicate the mine has collapsed and one person has died a…

Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 14:21hrs | | by Bb

The collapse of the Zimbabwe Republic Police

If you are old enough to remember a period where everything worked in Zimbabwe -  electricity, public transport and 100% of employable adults -  you will remember a bygone era in which the police where respected, ilizwi263 writes…

Published: 29 May 2017 at 14:34hrs | | by Jera

When white factor becomes irrelevant

as Manheru's Zanu-PF house of cards collapses Nathaniel Manheru seems to have now recovered from the battering that Zanu-PF got at SADC, Luanda, that he was able to put his fingers to the keyboard, but he is now sounding even more delusion…

Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 13:21hrs | | by Lammiel Mangwanani

Search / Collapse

Chiwenga accused of treason?

Man stabs himself to death in front of in-laws

3 000 Bulawayo drivers on wanted list

Ex-cop wants Commissioner General Mutamba jailed

Police hunt youth service graduates after viral video

Ramaphosa's Phuthi Mahanyele and Apartheid Naspers' News24

Power Hunger and the Erosion of Hope in Zimbabwe

Mazowe police arrest suspect in armoured cable theft

Mnangagwa warned against violating constitution over term extension

Tagwirei donates 17 boreholes to Epworth North

Lax Government policy fuels surge in artisanal mining

Bulawayo City Council issues storm drainage ultimatum

Police arrest robbery suspect in Chisumbanje

Mawarire spreading baseless rumours to stir political tension

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies in India

'Police Chief' committed to Chikurubi Psychiatric Unit

Woman arrested over boyfriend's murder

Omalaitsha services decline?

'Resolution 1 is constitutional'

Zimbabwe Warriors finish bottom of World Cup Group

Zimbabwe to participate in the Inga 3 Transmission Line Project

Explosive Zanu-PF conference roars into life

Privatisation of services riles Harare residents

Influencer arrested over Kuwadzana tragedy donations

Zanu-PF conference boosts business in Mutare

Chimombe, Mpofu ruling next week

Stricter penalties for traffic offenders on the cards

Zesa ropes in private players

Mnangagwa condemns ritual murders and sexual violence

Zimbabwe road accidents up 20%

Mnangagwa warned against violating constitution over term extension

2 of 15 girlfriends gang up against married lover