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Gwanda inmate's daring escape ends in swift capture

A Gwanda inmate's attempt to outsmart prison authorities ended in humiliation after he was sentenced to an additional four months behind bars.Nkosilathi Lunga, serving a three-year term for stock theft, appeared before Gwanda magistrate Mr…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 12:49hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda court complex nears completion

Chief Justice Luke Malaba has confirmed that the construction of the new Gwanda Court Complex, one of the judiciary's largest infrastructure projects, is in its final stages, with completion expected by the end of 2025.During a site visit,…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 12:03hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

Community pushes for official recognition of Tji Zhawunda

The community of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province is taking steps to have Tji Zhawunda officially recognised as one of Zimbabwe's national languages.Tji Zhawunda is spoken in parts of Gwanda, including Nsimbi, Switja, and Gar…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:22hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter

Accused Livestock Thief Seeks High Court Relief After Alleged Theft of 485 Cattle

Gwanda - Timothy John Schultz (57), a former farm manager at Maphaneni Ranch under African Dreams Safaris (Hillcrest Farm, Gwanda), has approached the High Court seeking relief from further placement on remand. He stands accused of stealin…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 17:37hrs | 575 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Bosso signs Dembare midfielder

Highlanders Football Club have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Learnmore Muyambo for an undisclosed fee, bringing in a player once tipped to be among Zimbabwe's best anchormen.The 27-year-old, who joined Dynamos from Green…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:26hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Bosso signs Nigerian strike from Gwanda Pirates

Highlanders FC have bolstered their attacking arsenal with the acquisition of in-form Nigerian striker Benjamin Oluwarotimi Adeogun - popularly known in Zimbabwean football circles by his adopted name Ndlangamandla. The 19-year-old joins t…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:05hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Municipality in payroll dilemma

Gwanda Municipality is facing serious questions over its financial management after the Auditor-General's 2024 report revealed significant discrepancies in payroll processing and financial reporting.The report highlights that the municipal…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda, St Luke's hospitals still lack capacity to handle mental patients

A recent parliamentary investigation into youth empowerment, development, vocational training, and the state of drug and substance abuse treatment in Zimbabwe has exposed a severe shortage of rehabilitation facilities in Matabeleland North…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Govt re-advertises tender for Old Gwanda Road supervision

The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, has re-advertised a tender to engage a consultancy firm to supervise the construction of the Old Gwanda Road project. This move aims to accelerat…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:39hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter

Residents demand accountability over CDF

Frustrated residents across Masvingo province have written to their elected representatives demanding transparency and accountability in the use of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) and ploughback funds, citing a lack of progress on bas…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:06hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

Cautious optimism over Old Gwanda Road upgrade

Ward 19 councillor for Maphisa, Nqobizitha Ngwenya of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has expressed cautious optimism following a presentation by Zwane Investments, the company contracted to upgrade the Old Gwanda Road into a mode…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:04hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec unveils high-security Gwanda office

The Government has launched a state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) regional office in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, as part of a national strategy to combat examination fraud and modernise educational infrastructur…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Heavy penalty awaits Shabanie, Gwanda

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has pledged to take stringent measures following violent scenes that marred the Central Region Soccer League (CRSL) clash between Shabanie Mine and Gwanda Pirates at Maglas Stadium on Sunday.The mat…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:08hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter

Vigilant Gwanda anti-stock theft group recover 16 stolen donkeys

Gwanda South villagers operating under the Gwanda Anti-Stock Theft Association (GASTA) have recovered 16 donkeys that were stolen in  Sinayi area when the vigilant community members embarked on an operation meant to curb rampant stock…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 341 | by Stephen Jakes

Gwanda city status push gains momentum

Gwanda's bid to attain city status by 2026 is gathering pace as modern buildings and infrastructure developments begin to redefine the skyline of the Matabeleland South provincial capital.Once a quiet administrative centre, Gwanda is now e…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:29hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter

Dubious full-body scanners return on the market

Despite repeated warnings from health authorities and law enforcement, unlicensed full-body scan operators continue to spread across Zimbabwe, duping unsuspecting residents with questionable diagnoses and expensive herbal remedies.On Wedne…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Residents slam municipality over luxury vehicle purchases

Residents of Gwanda have voiced strong objections to the Municipality's recent move to procure top-of-the-range vehicles for senior management, describing the decision as a stark example of misplaced priorities at a time when basic service…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Residents oppose Gwanda council vehicle tender

The Gwanda Progressive Residents Association (GPRA) has raised concerns over Gwanda Municipality's decision to initiate a tender process for the purchase of six new vehicles, arguing that such spending is misguided given the community's pr…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter

Construction of homesteads underway ahead of new Old Gwanda road project

Construction of the first of 42 homesteads earmarked for families set to be relocated for the development of the new Old Gwanda Road is progressing well, with groundwork for the larger infrastructure project also firmly in motion.Zwane Ent…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:37hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

Former Miss Zimbabwe dies

Caroline Murinda, who made history as one of Zimbabwe's early black beauty queens by winning the Miss Zimbabwe title in 1982, has died at the age of 65.Murinda passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in South Africa, where she had b…

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:38hrs | 3131 | by Staff reporter

Sifela Brahmans shines at ZITF with top livestock honours

Gwanda-based livestock breeding enterprise Sifela Brahmans, operating from Hamden Farm, is basking in national acclaim after clinching top honours at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo.The farm emerged as a …

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:36hrs | 1050 | 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

Cholera outbreak confirmed in Gwanda: 1 dead, 3 cases recorded

Health authorities have confirmed a cholera outbreak in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South, where one person has died and three cases have been recorded to date. Efforts are underway to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of t…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:35hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda police thwart brazen ore heist

Police in Gwanda Rural have successfully foiled a daring, movie-style gold ore theft operation, arresting six suspects and impounding equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The heist was thwarted under the cover of night last We…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:38hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda shuts down crime infested youth centre

The Gwanda Municipality has officially announced the closure of the Greenland Youth Centre in Phakama Township following years of complaints from residents about rampant drug abuse, violent crime, and illegal activities. Initially establis…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi assures Government support for Old Gwanda Road project

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the construction of the Old Gwanda Road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and fostering economic growth in Matabeleland South. During a trad…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:04hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Promising findings from Gwanda mining claims

Canadian mining company Pambili Natural Resources Corporation has revealed promising findings from its London Wall group of gold mines and claims in the Gwanda district of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. The miner disclosed the potential for…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families

Mnangagwa says there is no room for hesitation in his governmentPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa took decisive action yesterday against under-performing Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, calling out those who are creati…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:36hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families

The reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road in Matabeleland South has begun, bringing significant benefits to the region while also necessitating the relocation of 42 families. The project, valued at US$150 million, includes modern roa…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:35hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter

Flooding woes as Gwanda drainage system fails

Residents of Gwanda, the Matabeleland South capital, have expressed concern over the town's drainage system, which has been overwhelmed by recent heavy rains, leading to flooded streets and homes.Collert Moyo, chairperson of the Gwanda Pro…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter

IsiJahunda: Death of a language, people

THERE are more than 7 000 living languages in the world, but Unesco predicts more than half will be extinct by the end of the century.IsiJahunda might be one of the tongues as the language is now only spoken by the diminishing elderly in G…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1155 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Pirates ready to play with the big boys next year

In just nine months since their formation, Gwanda Pirates are on the brink of a historic achievement. The ZIFA Matabeleland South Division Two team is one victory away from clinching the championship and securing a spot in Division One.The…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:50hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Chinese firm 'disrupting' Gwanda water source

Residents of Gwanda have voiced growing concerns over what they describe as the excessive drawing of water from Mtshabezi River by a Chinese mining company, fearing that the river could dry up if the practice continues.Collet Moyo, chairpe…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

Old Gwanda Road Redevelopment sparks household relocation plan

The redevelopment of the Old Gwanda Road into a tolled highway has led to the planned relocation of several households, according to a report released by Zwane Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd.The project, under the leadership of Engineer Bekithemba …

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:45hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Belarus fire engine malfunction, Gwanda Fire Brigade struggles

A Toyota Runx was completely gutted by fire this afternoon outside Gwanda city centre, near the NSSA complex along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, after the Gwanda Fire Brigade faced challenges in extinguishing the blaze.The fire team report…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:45hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter

2 die and five injured in Gwanda accident

Tragedy struck on Sunday evening as two people were killed and five others were injured in a road accident involving a bus and a kombi. The incident occurred 16 kilometers outside Gwanda along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Road.Matabeleland South pr…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:45hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents face water crisis amid persistent power cuts

Residents of Gwanda town are expressing deep concern over a severe water shortage exacerbated by ongoing power cuts affecting the entire nation. The situation has become critical, with many going without water for days due to disrupted pum…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Artisanal miners fingered in Gwanda's rising HIV stats

Gwanda district has emerged as the area with the highest number of HIV cases in Matabeleland South, with the infection's spread largely attributed to the activities of artisanal miners, according to the National Aids Council (NAC).This was…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:44hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter

Tributes our in for retired Judge Selo Masole Nare

The Chief Justice of Zimbabwe, Justice Luke Malaba, alongside the Judicial Service Commissioners, Judges, Magistrates, and all members of the Judicial Service, have extended their heartfelt condolences to the Nare family following the pass…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:22hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter

Fight for Gwanda mine escalates amid bribery allegations

The ongoing dispute over Vubachikwe Gold Mine has escalated, with major shareholder Forbes & Thompson accusing lawyers representing Fawcett Security Operations  -  a creditor seeking to place the mine under corporate rescue&n…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Panners wreak havoc in Gwanda

Residents of Gwanda in Matabeleland South have raised serious concerns about the adverse effects of increasing artisanal mining activities, which have led to environmental damage, livestock deaths, and hindered the town's expansion efforts…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:16hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Diaspora community form Funeral and repatriation service fund

Gwanda North community members based in South Africa have formed a funeral and bodies repatriation services group fund due to desperation of some colleagues whenever death strikes across the Limpopo.Amatshetshe Bereavement Fund and Amatshe…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:54hrs | 628 | by Stephen Jakes

Ufasimba takes Gwanda by storm

A rising Imbube music group has taken the mining town of Gwanda by storm through a genre that locals can identify with.The streets of Jahunda are vibrating to traditional sound laced with captivating performances.The Ufasimba, the Home of …

Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 16:45hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter

Old Gwanda Road construction to commence this month-end

The construction and upgrading of the 120-kilometer Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprises, under a US$110 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is set to begin at the end of this month. This follows the government's approval of…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 950 | by Staff reporter

43 homes to pave way for Old Gwanda Road

The construction of the US$150 million Old Gwanda Road, set to enhance economic growth, will commence in mid-July with the relocation of villagers affected by the project. The road, spanning 120km, is part of a "Built Operate and Transfer"…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:31hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda town runs out of expansion land

Gwanda Municipality in Matabeleland South is embarking on a land acquisition drive to support the town's expansion and facilitate various development projects, aiming to enhance service delivery. This initiative aligns with President Mnang…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

US$110m for Old Gwanda Road upgrade

Cabinet has greenlit a US$110 million investment under a Public-Private-Partnership for the construction and enhancement of the 120KM Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprise, with expectations for completion within a year from commencement.Zwa…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Wicknell Chivayo revives Gwanda Solar Project

The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and Wicknell Chivayo's Intratek Zimbabwe are now set to resume the long aborted 100MW Gwanda Solar Project which derailed when the controversial businessman failed to deliver set targets when US$5 million w…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Violent crime rocks Gwanda

VIOLENT crime that includes robbery, kidnapping and rape is haunting villagers residing at resettlement areas of Gwanda in Matabeleland South.A villager, Jeremiah Zitha from ward 2 in Nyandeni said some places have become no-go areas espec…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

ZPC engaging Chivayo to resume controversial Gwanda Solar Project

The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is engaging Intratek to push it to resume works at the contested 100 MW Gwanda Solar Project in Matabeleland South province, Parliament heard on Tuesday.Intratrek Zimbabwe, owned by controversial businessma…

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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