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Body of drowned cop found after seven day search

The body of Constable Joseph Masvora (24), who drowned last Sunday at Bubi-Lupane Dam alongside Brian Thulani Ngwenya (26), was finally recovered yesterday morning, bringing to an end a grueling seven-day search.National Police Spokesperso…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:41hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter

Body of Lupane cop still missing after dam tragedy

The search continues for the body of a 24-year-old police officer who drowned on Sunday after a boat capsized at Bubi-Lupane Dam in Matabeleland North province, claiming two lives.Joseph Masvora, a young constable stationed in the district…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:52hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter

Cop, council worker drown

Tragedy struck the Lupane community on Sunday afternoon after two men drowned at Bubi Lupane Dam when their boat capsized amid rough waters.The victims have been identified as Joseph Masvora (24), a police officer, and Brian Thulani Ngweny…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 18:56hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane

The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies. This initiative is being implemented a…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Lupane hospital construction clocks 25 years

The construction of Lupane General Hospital in Matabeleland North province, which began over 25 years ago, remains severely delayed due to prolonged non-payment of contractors, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini revealed…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:34hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project set to begin operations in Q2 2025

The Lupane Methane Gas (LMG) Project is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2025, according to the project's executive chairperson, Thabani Hove.Hove revealed that the project is still in the process of raising capital…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$950,000 Lupane bridge cost sparks outrage

The recent commissioning of the US$950,000 Somgolo Bridge in Lupane has sparked significant outrage, with various stakeholders expressing concerns over the exorbitant cost and calling for a probe into the tender process.The bridge, which w…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter

Allegations surface against Lupane District Chief Medical Officer for misuse of authority and decline in hospital services

Lupane District Chief Medical Officer, George Mutizira, has come under scrutiny following allegations that he has contributed to the decline in service delivery at St. Luke's Hospital. It is claimed that Mutizira has been directing patient…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1087 | by Stephen Jakes

Headmistress disrespecting the community, lying to authorities

In Mbembesi, Lupane, tensions have escalated between parents of learners at Mlonyeni Primary School and the school's headmistress, Ms Abigail Mpinga, amidst allegations of mismanagement, disrespect towards the community, and financial impr…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:10hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter

Former Lupane State University lecturer files US$100,000 defamation suit

A former senior lecturer at Lupane State University (LSU), Dr. Keith Phiri, has filed a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit against his former employer, claiming that an advertisement published by the university in August 2024 has tarnished his …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:07hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project stuck on paper

The long-awaited Lupane methane gas project is facing delays as investors have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the terms and conditions set by the government, preventing the initiative from moving forward.Michael Montana, environ…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the Second Republic's Heritage-Based Educati…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Lupane benefits from ZNA medical outreach

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s recent free medical outreach programme in Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province, has been hailed as a success, with more than 500 villagers receiving healthcare services. The one-week initiative, w…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Commission red flags new Harare buildings

The commission of inquiry investigating the operations of Harare City Council from 2017 to date has raised concerns over several buildings being constructed in the city, citing potential dangers to the public. Among the flagged projects is…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland North civil servants relocate to Lupane

Civil servants from Matabeleland North have begun relocating from Bulawayo to Lupane, the provincial capital, in response to a Cabinet directive requiring them to operate from Lupane by the end of this month. The move aligns with the Gover…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

Army deployment causes alarm in Lupane

Tshongogwe villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North, were gripped by fear after the unexpected deployment of a large contingent of soldiers to their area.Villagers have expressed alarm at the heavy military presence, with many unsure of the…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:32hrs | 3490 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sitting on 40 trillion cubic feet of gas in Lupane

Zimbabwe holds vast reserves of untapped methane gas in the Lubimbi area of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, but has struggled for years to secure an investor to begin exploiting this valuable resource. Opposition legislator Thoko…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:28hrs | 13476 | by Staff reporter

Lupane Gas Project to start in third quarter of 2024

The Lupane Gas Project in Matabeleland North is set to start during the third quarter of this year, the consultant of the project has said.CEWALE Discovery Investment Environmental Consultant Michael Montana told Southern Eye that the inve…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:29hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

3 killed in Lupane accident, 10 injured

On Monday around 10 PM, three individuals lost their lives, and ten others sustained injuries along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road when the truck they were traveling in veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with …

Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:48hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to fly from Harare to Lupane to commission just a clinic

PUPU Clinic in Lupane District is now complete and ready for commissioning by President Mnangagwa, with authorities now set to deploy the medical personnel next week. Funded by the Government through devolution funds, the imposing health f…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Man in trouble for raping girl 13

A 22-year-old man from Masimini Village at Kenilworth, Lupane is in trouble after he allegedly grabbed a 13-year-old girl and dragged her into the bush where he raped her without protection.Evans Mpofu is appearing before Hwange Regional C…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 15:26hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Lupane University locks out students over fees arrears

THERE was chaos at the Lupane State University (LSU) in Matebeleland North on Monday when authorities blocked several students from writing their end of semester examinations over unpaid fees.Southern Eye heard that students were asked to …

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Timber war erupts in Lupane

A WAR of words has erupted in Lupane, with locals taking aim at the Kusile Rural District Council (KRDC) which oversees the administration of the Matabeleland North provincial capital, over misplaced priorities on the use of money collecte…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 20:39hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Brain drain hits Lupane University

Lupane State University (LSU) has faced significant staff turnover in the past two years due to the challenging economic environment, leading to a departure of professionals from the institution. This high staff turnover has resulted in un…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:38hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Lupane varsity starts chicken artificial insemination project

LUPANE State University (LSU) has started a chicken artificial insemination project to improve indigenous breeds in the country with similar projects also being done with goats and pigs.The university whose mandate is to promote research a…

Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lupane University Vice Chancellor off the hook on sexual harassment case

LUPANE State University (LSU) Vice Chancellor Pardon Kuipa has escaped censure over allegations of sexually harassing a female staffer, it was established.A female staff member in 2021 accused Kuipa of sexually harassing her at work after …

Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Lupane on National Youth Day

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to be the guest of honour at this year's National Youth Day commemorations that will be held in Lupane where more than 5 000 youths from across the country will converge, an official has said.The day is comm…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Cop bashed to death

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officer Mandleni Ncube was bashed to death  by three cousins on Christmas Day in Lupane at a local bar.The matter came to light at Lupane magistrates court where resident magistrate Ndumo Masuku remand…

Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 16:31hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Lupane men call for traditional sex enhancement supplements ban

LUPANE men have called for a ban on the use of traditional sex enhancement supplements, saying they are fueling new HIV infections.Zimbabwe is on a drive to end new HIV infections by 2030, and the National Aids Council (NAC) is trying to t…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Businessman wrestles and disarms armed robbers

A West Nicholson businessman surprised three suspected armed robbers when he summoned the courage to wrestle one of them before eventually getting assistance from neighbours who apprehended and disarmed the suspect while his colleagues man…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Lupane Provincial Hospital to be the largest, says Mnangagwa

LUPANE Provincial hospital in Matabeleland North Province is set to become the biggest hospital in the country upon its completion despite being constructed at a snail's pace.This was revealed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a  Zan…

Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lupane University lecturers go on strike

LECTURERS at Lupane State University (LSU) have gone on strike citing none payment of their salaries as the major reason.The lecturers advised the university authorities in a letter dated February 7.Jabulani Mpofu, chairperson of the unive…

Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 18:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Mark Ngwazi takes Sungura to another level

Njanja Express boss Mark Ngwazi took Sungura music to another level over the weekend after pulling huge crowds in Mvurwi and Highfield over the weekend.On Saturday he was at Joy Centre Machipisa where a number of people braved the rains an…

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:22hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole

LSU staff members declare incapacitation

Lupane State University (LSU) staff members have declared incapacitation as the university has failed to pay January salaries despite the government having deposited salaries into the university account last week 28 January.

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 13:21hrs | 189 | by Staff Reporter

Mnangagwa abandons plane ...takes the road

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday showed that he is a listening leader in touch with the people when he travelled by road from Bulawayo to Lupane and also returned by road in order to have a personal feel of the needs of communities and assess…

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 07:40hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter

Lupane residents, Zinwa clash over water meters

LUPANE residents are up in arms with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) for installing prepaid water meters without consulting them.A recent notice by Zinwa said the water authority was targeting to install at least one-third of…

Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga orders construction of Lupane Prov Hospital

VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has ordered work on the construction of Lupane Provincial Hospital to resume with immediate effect after Government injected $47 million for the completion of the 250-bed medical centre.Dr Chiwenga, w…

Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 05:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ministers Covid-19 deaths strike fear into the hearts of Zimbabwe's VIPs

Health Centre staff members test positive for Covid-19The government has shut down Lupane Rural Health Centre and Jotsholo Rural Health Centre after members of staff tested positive for Covid-19. A total of 10 staffers tested positive at t…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 17:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Can anything good come from Lupane?

CAN anything good come from Lupane? Kenny Canaan Moyo known as Kenny Mangena responded to this question, not by mere talking, but through his career in music.He went to Mphahlwa 3 and Mbondo Primary Schools and then Mabhikwa Secondary Scho…

Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Kwanele Khumalo

MRP fight to end Corruption at Lupane Registry Office pays off

MRP sometime in June last year raised a red flag on the rampant corruption scandal at Lupane Registry office which is the Headquarters of Matebeleland North.The then acting Registrar General of Matebeleland North Mr Willard James Sayenda w…

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 07:09hrs | 4 | by MRP Office of the Presidency

Help Mildred Nkomo go to university

An intelligent girl Mildred Nkomo from St Paul's in Gidubhu-area Komba Lupane District. Mildred Nkomo got 11 O's, 3 A's, 5 B's and 3 C's and obtained 12 points in Sciences at A'level. Her situation came to be known when she walked more tha…

Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 10:44hrs | 17 | by T. Nyoni

Lupane hospital construction set to begin

CONSTRUCTION of the Lupane Provincial Hospital in Matabeleland North is set to start this month after the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development made a commitment to fund the project.Matabeleland North provincial medical director Dr …

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

'Ndebele workers terrorised in Lupane Registry office'

The news filtering through our intelligence department is so much disturbing on what Shona senior workers did to the Ndebele workers in Lupane registry yesterday.We can safely confirm that William James Sayenda who happens to be the head o…

Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 08:02hrs | 7 | by MRP Information department

Lupane East by-elections results a foretaste

By-elections were held recently in Matabeleland North Province with ZANU PF winning in all polls. The most fascinating thing being the margins the winning party garnered in relation to other contesting parties. This is just but a taste of …

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 17:40hrs | 6 | by Gift Mashoko

Mnangagwa's youth revels in Lupane East victory

THE Zanu-PF Youth League yesterday said the party's resounding victory in the Lupane East by-election held on Saturday was confirmation of the revolutionary party's goal of empowering youths in mainstream politics. The Youth League's Deput…

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Obert Mpofu wins it for Zanu-PF in Lupane

ZANU-PF supporters in Lupane have attributed their clean sweep in two local authority by-elections and a parliamentary vote held on Saturday in Matabeleland North to Obert Mpofu the party's secretary for Administration who they said was st…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 20:02hrs | 3 | by Ndou Paul

Lupane election results call for 'MRP' self-introspection

I am seriously disappointed by the election results of the Lupane-East parliamentary by-elections. We didn't perform well.While I understand the many factors that influences our poor performances in elections since our first election conte…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo

Low voter turnout in Lupane poll

The Lupane East parliamentary by-election was yesterday marred by low voter turnout.Matabeleland provincial elections officer, Mark Ndlovu told The Standard that results were expected this morning in the constituency with 20 495 registered…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF confident of Lupane East victory

VOTING in the Lupane East by-election ended peacefully last night with counting of votes starting immediately after polling stations closed at 7pm.Voters started trickling in when polling stations were opened at 7am. The Lupane East seat f…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF confident of victory in Lupane East by-election

ZANU-PF National Political Commissar, Victor Matemadanda, said yesterday the revolutionary party is certain that it will retain the Lupane East seat as its opponents are without vision. The party launched its campaign drive last month and …

Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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