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Sabhuku caught pants down

Drama erupted in the quiet village of Chetumbu in Insiza North after a local man, Maqhawe Magama (30), caught his village head, Godwishes Sibanda, in his bedroom with his wife.Magama said the incident occurred on 11 July after he intercept…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:09hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF commits US$ 30,000 Presidential empowerment fund

ZANU-PF has reaffirmed its dedication to grassroots development and empowerment during a highly successful rally held yesterday at Sweet Home, Ward 13 in Insiza North Constituency. The event drew a strong crowd and was headlined by th…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:48hrs | 222 | by Stephen Jakes

Afreximbank pegs Zimbabwe growth at 3,8%

The African Exportâ€“Import Bank (Afreximbank) has downgraded Zimbabwe's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.8%, considerably lower than the optimistic 6% growth target set by the government and Bretton Woods institutions. The bank attr…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:32hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF steps up campaign to retain Insiza North seat

ZANU-PF has ramped up its campaign activities ahead of the Insiza North by-election set for 14 June, as the ruling party aims to retain the parliamentary seat left vacant following the passing of the late Farai Taruvinga in March.Matabelel…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:32hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Freedom Alliance rallies behind Zapu Candidate in Insiza North by-election

The opposition Freedom Alliance party has declared its support for the Zapu Candidate in the Insiza North by-election, Thabani Mlotshwa.Mlotshwa is battling it out with Zanu PF Candidate Delani Moyo, independent candidate Lesley Dube, Ã nd…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 107 | by Stephen Jakes

Zapu tips party candidate to win Insiza North by-election

Opposition party Zapu has thrown its full weight behind its candidate, Thabani Mlotshwa, in the upcoming Insiza North by-election set for June 14, declaring him the answer to the socio-economic aspirations of the constituency and a symbol …

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter

Andrew Langa's son wins Zanu PF Insiza North Primary

Nkosilomusa Moses Langa, son of former Sports Minister Andrew Langa, has emerged victorious in the Zanu PF primary elections for the Insiza North constituency, positioning him to contest the upcoming by-election triggered by the recent dea…

Published: 04 May 2025 at 10:13hrs | 2418 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo capitalises on ZITF to market city opportunities

Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart, has praised the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for providing a valuable platform to market the city's abundant investment opportunities. Clr Coltart said the event all…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:22hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF to hold primary elections for Insiza North by-election

The ruling Zanu-PF party is set to hold primary elections on Saturday to select a candidate to represent the party in the upcoming by-election for the Insiza North National Assembly seat, following the recent passing of Farai Taruvinga. Ta…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:20hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's Insiza North MP Farayi Taruvinga dies

Insiza North Member of Parliament (MP), Farayi Taruvinga, has died at the age of 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer.Taruvinga, a Zanu-PF legislator and businessman, was the owner of Progress Mines in Filabusi and was widely respected …

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 14:50hrs | 2299 | by Staff reporter

Vendors demand justice against Insiza councillor

Vendors and community members at Shangani Business Centre in Insiza, Matebeleland South, are calling for the swift delivery of justice in a fraud case involving local Councillor Nomusa Moyo (Citizens Coalition for Change). The councillor i…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter

Insiza villagers buy motorbike for councillor

Villagers in Ward 5, Insiza South, have come together to purchase a motorbike for their councillor, Ngobe Masonga, in a heartfelt show of appreciation for his dedicated service. The motorbike was officially handed over to Councillor Masong…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:24hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Cracks in Insiza dam raise alarm among villagers

Villagers from Singwambizi in Insiza District, under Chief Mafu, have expressed safety concerns regarding their local dam, which is spilling water due to a crack in the dam wall.The community noted that while the water currently spills int…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:26hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

Calls mount for Zanu-PF Insiza MP Farai Taruvinga's expulsion

Villagers in the Insiza North constituency are growing increasingly frustrated with their Member of Parliament, Farai Taruvinga, as concerns mount over his prolonged absence from Parliament since his swearing-in last September.Taruvinga, a…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 2664 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga family launches development projects in Insiza district

The Chiwenga family has initiated a series of development projects in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, which include the construction of a shopping mall, drilling of boreholes, and renovating schools. These initiatives have be…

Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 3912 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF hijacks food aid in Insiza

In Insiza district, members of the ruling party Zanu-PF are accused of manipulating the food aid distribution process. Villagers have pointed fingers at Zanu-PF councillor Sindiso Ndlovu of Ward 17 for allegedly extorting $3 from each hous…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 11:19hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Silalatshani irrigation secures a partner

Production at the Silalatshani Irrigation Scheme in Insiza, Matabeleland South province, is set to resume after farmers secured a partner to support their agricultural activities.The unnamed partner has provided the farmers with wheat seed…

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Shona-speaking youths invade Insiza, abuse locals

VIOLENCE has erupted in Theleka area in Insiza, Matebeleland South province, after a machete-wielding gangs reportedly from Mashonaland and Midlands provinces, notoriously known as Mashurugwi or Mabhambadzi, raided villagers in what is bel…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 18:41hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Insiza struggles as lithium mining trucks leave road in ruins

Villagers in Insiza demand that mining companies fix the roads, which are in a bad state due to the heavy trucks passing through them daily.Sources who spoke to CITE on condition of anonymity claimed that around 30 trucks carrying lithium …

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 13:53hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Insiza joint venture farmers table proposal to build dam

INSPIRED by the desire to enhance water harvesting and boost climate-proofed food production, seven farmers from Insiza District in Matebeleland South have availed a combined 700 hectares of land for cultivating different crops under irrig…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Insiza tourist attractions set for upgrade

NESTLED on the picturesque landscapes and rich mineral deposits of Matebeleland South, Insiza District will soon be etched as one of the country's most sought-after tourist hubs as envisioned by the local authority.Plans are underway to de…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:41hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Insiza: The land of gold and glory

INSIZA is a district in Matabeleland South Province and its capital, Filabusi, is 100km south of Bulawayo, along the Mbalabala/Zvishavane Road. The district boasts of a diverse landscape, with gentle hills, scattered granite outcrops, dens…

Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Insiza cattle succumbing to cyanide

SOME villagers in Gcabayi, Insiza district of Matebeleland South province, are losing livestock after drinking water contaminated with cyanide disposed of along the Umzingwane River by artisanal miners.They accused authorities of turning a…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga visits wife's hood

Acting President and Zanu-PF Second Secretary Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at Dekezi High School in Insiza South Constituency to share President Mnangagwa's development message with the electorate ahead of next week's general electi…

Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 18:08hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Theileriosis kills hundreds of cattle in Matabeleland South

A widow and farmer Mrs Thulani Mpofu is left with only an empty kraal and cattle bells after Theileriosis, which has claimed hundreds of cattle in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, and the Midlands Province wiped out all her 50…

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Illegal mining destroys Insiza district

Illegal gold mining activities in Filabusi, Insiza district, are becoming a threat to infrastructure and the environment, which could affect the socio-economic development of the area.Land degradation is said to have increased during the n…

Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Covid-19: Insiza on edge over gatherings

Traditional leaders in Matabeleland South's Insiza district fear coronavirus cases will spike as villagers continue to gather in huge numbers for funerals despite lockdown restrictions. Malindi Siwela, headman for ward 11, said health prac…

Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Insiza villagers angry with 'outsiders' exploiting macimbi

INSIZA villagers in Matabeleland South have complained over the exploitation of local resources such as amacimbi (mopane worms) and gold by people from outside the district who destroy vegetation.The villagers raised their discontent throu…

Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 21:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

A list of Mthwakazi Chiefs

Here is a list of iZinduna zakoMthwakazi, ezinye sezakhothama. 1. Bakwayi - Stanley Sithole Â»Matobo2. Bango - Godin Dube Â»Mangwe3. Bankwe - Silinga Sibanda Â»Mberengwa4. Bhidi - Nqaba Ndiweni Â»Matobo5. Binga - Gasita Muleya Â»Binga-. Bu…

Published: 05 May 2017 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Dineo update - Insiza Marvel bridge flooded (video)

Insiza river was overflowing this afternoon and Marvel bridge was covered under water making Filabusi-Silalatshani route inaccessible. Nkankezi bridge, along Zvishavane road, also stayed under water for hours. https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 18:47hrs | 8 | by Moyo Roy

Insiza's female chief lays down the law

Today is Wednesday and the sun is beating down mercilessly in the Filabusi area of Insiza district, Matabeleland South. A group of villagers has already gathered under a shed at Chief Ndube's homestead waiting for the arrival of the chief …

Published: 26 Sep 2015 at 16:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

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