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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 | | 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 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 | 466 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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 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 State University students win innovation prize

LUPANE State University (LSU) scooped the top award at the  Enactus awards ceremony organised and hosted by Boost Fellowship in Harare on Friday to walk away with $400 000.The Entrepreneurial Action for Others Creates A Better World f…

Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:27hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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

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 | | by T. Nyoni

'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

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 | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo

Ndolwane holds diseases awareness show in Lupane and Tsholotsho

Ndolwane Supper Sounds has conducted some great edutainment shows in Gomoza - Lupane and Tshefunye Tsholotsho on 14 March and 16 March 2018.THis was revealed by the group's manager Thandazani Nyoni who said the shows were based on educatin…

Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Journalist Luphahla laid to rest

A Mthwakazi Republic Party member Cornelious Luphahla who died on Sunday was laid to rest in Lupane on Tuesday.MRP delegation led by the President Mqondisi Moyo, attended the burial of the late activist and journalist Cornelius Msizi Lupha…

Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 11:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

MRP activist (journalist) to be buried today in Lupane

Mthwakazi Republic Party has revealed that its members and journalist Cornelius Msizi Luphahla will be buried in Lupane today."Our dear departed comrade,friend and brother, Cde Cornelius Msizi Luphahla will be buried today the 30th of Janu…

Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Nomazulu way off the point, taking issues literally like political novice

If there one thing which Nomazulu is consistent in it is being against the aspirations of the people of Mthwakazi. She is at par with people like Tswangirayi and Mugabe.With her poisonous vernom against Mthwakazi she should be warned to st…

Published: 21 May 2017 at 09:57hrs | 4 | by Thulani Nkala

Open Letter to the Education Department of Zimbabwe

We are parents and residents of Lupane district, writing this letter with a deep concern over the decline in the quality of Ndebele as a language at some of our Primary schools. We have watched over the years as our language gets compromis…

Published: 03 Feb 2016 at 13:15hrs | 2 | by Lupane District Communities

Akubizwa ozwayo - Siqamula umnyaka ngendlela ephezulu kakhulu eLupane

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/26/2015, 6:01 AM - â€ª+27 7* *** ****â€¬: Sawubona Mhlonitshwa. Sicela usincesise uk…

Published: 26 Dec 2015 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Lupane Resident

Lupane State University SA fundraising dinner

Dear:     Friend of Lupane State UniversityRe:    LUPANE STATE UNIVERSITY FUNDRAISING DINNERYou are cordially invited to Lupane State University (LSU), Fundraising Dinner to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 a…

Published: 30 May 2013 at 08:34hrs | | by Dr M J Bhala

Lupane State University to hold a fund-raising Dinner in South Africa

On Saturday, June 1, 2013 Lupane State University (LSU) in Zimbabwe, will hold a fund-raising Dinner at the Birchwood Hotel, in Johannesburg, South Africa at 1800hrs. LSU was established by an Act of Parliament in 2004 and remains the only…

Published: 17 May 2013 at 10:37hrs | | by Dr M J Bhala

A story of armed mayhem

In the recently published novel, The Guns of Matabeleland, the author, Skid Masuku displays incredible imagination.This is an action packed scintillating tale of armed mayhem, ruthless betrayal and incredible humour, âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â…

Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 10:39hrs | 1 | by Corine Saunders

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No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*

BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled