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Kwekwe yet to receive ambulance paid for in 2022

Kwekwe City Council has still not taken delivery of an ambulance worth US$63,891, despite paying for it in full on August 17, 2022, according to the latest audit report by Acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga.The audit, covering local auth…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:49hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe shuts out vendors from CBD

The Kwekwe City Council has confirmed that there is no space available for vendors in the Central Business District (CBD) and that change of land use to accommodate them will not be permitted, Mayor Albert Zinhanga has said.The Mayor made …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:45hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo records 500 teen pregnancies in 8 months

Bulawayo has recorded more than 500 teenage pregnancies since January, sparking renewed calls for stronger collaboration between churches and government institutions to tackle the growing crises of early pregnancies and drug abuse.The stat…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 09:07hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Police destroy 53 drug bases in Kwekwe crackdown

More than 100 suspects have been arrested and 53 drug bases destroyed in Kwekwe, Midlands province, as police intensify a nationwide crackdown on drug and substance abuse.The raids, targeting both urban and peri-urban areas, have seen offi…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter

MP raises alarm over Kwekwe Council's 'exorbitant' rates

Member of Parliament for Mbizo Constituency, Corban Madzivanyika, has raised alarm over what he described as exorbitant municipal rates being charged by Kwekwe City Council, saying the current billing system is overwhelming residents and n…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders' goal drought continues

Kwekwe United 0-0 HighlandersHighlanders' goal drought stretched to a third consecutive game on Sunday as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Kwekwe United in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Bata Stadium.De…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 2 595 councillors to blow US$1 million

An estimated US$1 million of ratepayers' money is set to be spent as 2,595 councillors from Zimbabwe's 92 local authorities prepare to attend a brief meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa - the second such indaba in just seven months.T…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Gweru, Kwekwe flagged as hotspots for fuel adulteration

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has raised alarm over rampant fuel fraud in Gweru and Kwekwe, identifying the two Midlands cities as high-risk zones where unscrupulous traders are adulterating fuel with paraffin, posing ser…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

US$46,000 stolen in Kwekwe robbery

A bold and brazen daylight robbery unfolded in Kwekwe's city centre on June 4, 2025, leaving the community shaken and authorities racing to find the perpetrators. The incident occurred along E.D. Mnangagwa Road when armed robbers targeted …

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Silicosis kills 15 in Kwekwe

Kwekwe General Hospital has reported a troubling rise in silicosis-related deaths, with at least 15 people succumbing to the incurable lung disease since the beginning of 2025.Dr. Bruce Mhondiwa, Acting Medical Superintendent at Kwekwe Dis…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:48hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa declares Kwekwe fuel tanker crash a national disaster

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the fatal accident involving a fuel tanker, a two-tonne truck, and a van near Kwekwe, which claimed 12 lives, a national disaster.The tragic collision occurred at the 200-kilometre peg along the Ha…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:36hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter

Councils dismiss bedbug social media reports

Three local authorities in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province - Redcliff Municipality, Kwekwe City Council, and Gweru City Council - have dismissed recent social media reports alleging a bedbug (insikizi/tsikidzi) outbreak in their jurisdictions…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:11hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Tsikidzi outbreak in Kwekwe clarified

Kwekwe Mayor Albert Zinhanga has addressed growing concerns over a reported outbreak of bed bugs (commonly known as tsikidzi) in the city, confirming that the issue is confined to specific areas within two suburbs.Speaking to the media, Ma…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:15hrs | 1117 | by Staff reporter

Brighton 'MaNinja' shines as Bosso crush Kwekwe United

Highlanders 4-0 Kwekwe UnitedBrighton "MaNinja" Ncube's sensational hat-trick was the highlight of the game as Highlanders dismissed Kwekwe United 4-0 in their first home match of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.The stri…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

A reset of the opposition

The opposition party is currently in dire straits and needs a serious resuscitation and to get back to its factory settings.Anyone who was in opposition for more than ten years is likely to be compromised; they are either reaching retireme…

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:25hrs | 383 | by Leonard Koni

Woman (60) arrested over unregistered medicines

A 60-YEAR-OLD Kwekwe woman was arrested after she was found in possession of fifty tubes of epidemic cream.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Thandiwe Masango appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware.The prose…

Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1755 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Councilors threaten executive with arrest

Angry Kwekwe councilors fumed during a full council meeting last Thursday and threatened to have Kwekwe City executive arrested for allegedly recruiting new city parking marshals without a resolution.The councilors disowned 35 parking mars…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:50hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter

A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe

DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground.The 36-year-old's fear is not uncommon amo…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1892 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF wins Redcliff council by-election

The ruling Zanu-PF's candidate Christine Sigauke is the new councilor for Redcliff Municipality's Ward 3 after being victorious in the by-election held on Saturday.Sigauke shrugged off competition from opposition candidate Tinei Siziba to …

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 19:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Cholera outbreak fear grips Kwekwe

THE death of an 18-year-old male in Kwekwe from a suspected case of cholera on Saturday has left the gold mining city gripped with fears of a cholera outbreak, this publication reports.The country has so far recorded 5964 suspected cholera…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

More woes for Kwekwe Messenger of Court

It never rains but pours for Kwekwe Messenger of Court (MOC) as more corruption allegations continue to pile.This follows a public outcry on the operations of the government entity after being exposed by this publication some time last mon…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 22:13hrs | 11 | by Desmond Nleya

Robbers getaway with 150kg gold carbon in Zimbabwe

EIGHT armed robbers raided a mine in Kwekwe early yesterday morning before stealing 150kg of gold carbon, US$140 cash and cellphones.The robbers attacked three people who were sleeping in a cabin before stealing the gold carbons, cash, thr…

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 16:34hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Govt considers closing down Kwekwe mines

Kwekwe city centre finds itself on the precipice as the Government contemplates closing down mines that have wreaked havoc on the town's infrastructure and environment. Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Larry Mavima, rec…

Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:16hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

House crumbles in Kwekwe

A Kwekwe family escaped death by a whisker after their flat at Globe and Phoenix compound caved in due to illegal mining underneath the compound.Family spokesperson, Ms Kimberly Rusike, said the most affected areas of the house were the ki…

Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe faces total collapse into mine tunnels

AN environmental catastrophe looms in Kwekwe, a gold mining city about 200km southwest of Harare, where properties are being swallowed by mine tunnels underneath them.Unregulated exploration by artisanal miners commonly referred to as â€˜m…

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa expands empire in Kwekwe

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, members of the First Family and his close allies, who include former State Security minister Owen Ncube, have amassed significant wealth in the form of immovable property in Kwekwe during the last two years at…

Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 17:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe councillors fight suspension

TWO Kwekwe City Councillors who were recently suspended for alleged gross misconduct, incompetence and wilful violation of the law have challenged their suspension saying it is "illegal".Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo…

Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

0% pass rate for Kwekwe primary schools

Nine primary schools in Kwekwe district registered a 0% pass rate at this year's ZIMSEC grade seven examinations, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Most of the schools are in Kwekwe resettlement areas.Zibagwe rural district councillor Tichaona Chi…

Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 10:39hrs | 10 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

NAC suffers negative responses from male sex workers

The sharp increase in the number of male sex workers has raised concern to National Aids Council (NAC) though most of them shun the help and consideration.The NAC coordinator for Kwekwe urban Fadzai Madondo said there was a need to engage …

Published: 22 Dec 2022 at 16:32hrs | 11 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Accident kills six, injures nine along Kwekwe-Gokwe highway

Six people died while nine others were injured yesterday when a Scania truck rammed into a Nissan Caravan at the 60 kilometre peg along Kwewe-Gokwe highway.The victims were travelling in a Nissan Caravan five died on spot while one died up…

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 15:56hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Armed robbers pounce on miners

TWO armed robbers clad in Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were unlucky after robbing a Mazowe miner and a Chiweshe miner of their pregnant carbons.The matter came to light at Bindura magistrates courts on We…

Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 11:46hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa challenged to disband terror groups in Kwekwe

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been challenged to disband terror groups in Kwekwe, stop giving impunity to perpetrators of politically motivated violence and halt the needless bloodshed, particularly ahead of the crucial 2023 general ele…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 11:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Registrar's car hijacked

Kadoma District Registrar Cephas Murumbi (54) was robbed of his car and belonging at Munyati turn off while travelling from Kadoma to Kwekwe last night.Murumbi gave a lift to three unknown males at Battlefields and upon approaching Munyati…

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 15:21hrs | 18 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Five in court over Kwekwe rally murder

Five  of  16 people who  were  arrested for the murder of 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube during a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party campaign rally in Kwekwe appeared in court on Tuesday, and were remanded in custody…

Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa speaks out on Kwekwe violence

CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has strongly condemned Zanu-PF for instigating the violence which rocked his rally in Kwekwe Sunday.One CCC supporter died while 17 were seriously injured.The violence was alleg…

Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa takes urban renewal gospel to Kwekwe

URBAN renewal is at the centre of Zanu-PF's agenda ahead of both the looming by-elections and next year's general elections, occasions which both offer the electorate the opportunity to boot out incompetent and often corrupt opposition cou…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:07hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

13ha of wheat consumed by lightning

Precabe farm in Sherwood, Kwekwe was struck by fire which emerged from lightning   resulting in 13 hectares of wheat burnt to ashes, yesterday.Issabelo Jamupamanda (45) who was in the farm witnessed the incident.He said, "I was doing …

Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 11:42hrs | 12 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Carrying of weapons banned in Kwekwe and Gokwe

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned the carrying of dangerous weapons in public in Gokwe and Kwekwe districts for the next three months.Midlands police spokesperson lnspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the prohibition order is in respo…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 20:57hrs | 7 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

'The only way to unite ZANU PF camp is through election,' says Mugabe

Aspiring Kwekwe central member of Parliament Kandros Mugabe said he is prepared to face his rival Energy Ncube (Dhala)and win election.Speaking to Bulawayo24.com Mugabe said, "I am prepared to face Dhala and win this election, the only way…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:46hrs | 7 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Drama as Kwekwe Zanu-PF councillor in full council meeting

THERE were exhilarating dramatic scenes at Kwekwe City Council Tuesday when the only Zanu-PF Kwekwe Councillor, Maclean Nyamucherera, openly wept during a full council discussion on the allocation of vending stalls.Nyamucherera brought bus…

Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

'Late contact tracing behind surge in Kwekwe Covid-19 cases'

KWEKWE residents have lodged a complaint with mayor Angelina Kasipo over late Covid-19 contact tracing by health authorities, which has resulted in more family members getting infected at home.This came out last Friday during an online mee…

Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 08:05hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

27 Covid-19 cases at Kwekwe home

A total of 27 people including children and members of staff at Mary Ward Children's home in Kwekwe have tested positive for Covid-19.The development comes in the wake of a surge in positive cases in the mining town with more cases recorde…

Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 06:03hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

More grief for fired Kwekwe magistrate

FIRED Kwekwe magistrate Story Rushambwa's freedom bid was dealt a huge blow after the court dismissed his application for discharge.Rushambwa (48) was arrested last year together with the Clerk of Court Bright Mpiyabo (45) on allegations o…

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe police arrest machete gang leader

POLICE in Kwekwe last week arrested a notorious leader of a machete gang in connection with attempted murder and murder in the Midlands city.Cripwell Marandure (26), alias Tafadzwa of Mbizo in Kwekwe, allegedly leads a machete gang called …

Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Hit and run driver knocks down female cop

Man knocked over a female copBy Tarisai MudahondoKwekwe man Morris Mukwendi is on the run after he ran over and knocked down a police officer along Amaveni road and Gokwe turnoff on Friday.Mukwendi is being charged with attempted murder af…

Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:27hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Kwekwe artiste cements African roots

Award winning traditional gospel artiste Kanizios Msonza (Kanimusic) recently  released a single track  titled  "Good Morning Africa"  which he said is a new dawn for Africa in this pandemic of Covid-19."The song receiv…

Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 08:29hrs | 8 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Only few heads have to roll in Midlands for sanity to prevail

In the 2018 elections ZANU PF lost in Kwekwe to a G40 kingpin the late Blackman Matambanadzo. It was not the campaign of Matambanadzo or the idiocy of Chebundo which lost the plot for ZANU PF. It was because few big wigs mistook their clos…

Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 23:46hrs | 6 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Violence leaves Zanu-PF bigwigs in shock

Zanu PF youths wielding machetes recently ran amok in the Midlands - assaulting party bigwigs and police officers, while also sowing terror among supporters of the party. High profile people who were set upon by the crazed youths were the …

Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 08:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Blood of foreigners flow in South African streets as locals swim in joy

If one can not be angered by the animalistic sadistic killings of our people in South Africa then one has a heart of a stone. Please be angry with me as we moan the patriots who are slaughtered like animals. What wrong have we done to dese…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 22:34hrs | 6 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Man sets assailant' hut ablaze

A 30-YEAR-OLD Silobela man escaped jail after setting a bedroom hut of a man who previously assaulted him  on fire.Mungisi Dube (30) of python village,Silobela was spared a jail term by Kwekwe magistrate Vimbai Mutukwa who sentenced h…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 21:19hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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