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Bulawayo achieves impressive pass rate in Grade 7 exams
Bulawayo Province has continued its strong performance in the 2024 Grade Seven examinations, with an impressive pass rate of 80.14%. This marks a notable improvement from last year's 79.60% pass rate....Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:19hrs | 2168 | by Staff reporter
BCC leases land for business to boost local economy
The City of Bulawayo has announced the opening of a new tender process inviting bids for the lease of several business premises across the city. This initiative is part of the local authority's effort...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:52hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
3 family members buried together
In a heart-wrenching scene at Umvutsha Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday, a family of three - Lorenzo Palu (36), his wife Forgive (31), and their three-year-old son Lwandile - were laid to rest side by s...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi bus accident snuffs out young family
At just three years old, Lwandile Palu's life was full of simple joys and potential, with dreams of becoming whatever he wished - be it a doctor, footballer, or something else. Tragically, his...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
Council boss blows thousands on bling
Chiredzi Council, which is struggling to deliver standard services to its 300 000plus residents, is in the eye of a storm following revelations that the local authority could be pampering its executiv...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:56hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Overpopulation dogs Cowdray Park schools
THE public and private sector have been urged to invest in education infrastructure in the fast growing suburb of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo which has seen the limited number of schools forced to create...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
From Trump to Biden, it is getting 'more worse!'
In black English, former president Donald Trump was a lunatic, a loud-mouthed New Yorker, whose mouth was unfiltered, a thoroughly "worse guy". If that is so, US president Joe Biden (lovin...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Kombi flies off Luveve Road, into Pre-school
A COMMUTER omnibus driver lost control of his car, almost ran over a pedestrian and crashed into a tree inside Kidznet Pre-school in Bulawayo's Mzilikazi suburb this morning.The kombi veered o...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 22:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits holders' choice: Restart in a broken country or live undocumented in SA
THREE Zimbabweans who held Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), which the South African government has now scrapped, share their anxiety and anguish as they face deportation, uprooting their lives and...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists leave trail of destruction in Chitungwiza
MORE than 20 families are now homeless, businesses are still counting losses and schools have been shut down after CCC activists went on a rampage in the dormitory town of Chitungwiza on Tuesday night...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's regime unmitigated failures, and yes, Smith was far much better!
I do not even understand what the whole debate is all about, because there are some matters that are undeniable and can not be contested!For starters, we never had to fetch our water for domes...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 07:09hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Unpacking a Prospective Councillor's Political Manifesto: Education
On the 7th of December 2021 I published my Political Manifesto as prospective councillor for Gokwe-Mapfungautsi Constituency Ward 25 Zimbabwe 2023 General Elections.My manifesto was received with mixe...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 22:13hrs | 8 | by Etiwel Mutero
Chamisa to scrap all school fees when voted into power, says Biti
Education would be free from pre-school to postgraduate studies under a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) government, the party's deputy president Tendai Biti said.The former finance ministe...Published: 13 Feb 2022 at 20:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unregistered schools in court
ROYAL Group of Schools of Budiriro in Harare appeared in court along with other private schools that had been operating in Harare without licences from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education....Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi residents left in shock over the tragic death of two minors
RESIDENTS of Chiredzi are still in shock after two minors from a local pre-school allegedly suffocated to death in a vehicle trunk this Tuesday.The minors, Celine Shiri (3) and Lynet Musungatu...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 06:46hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Councillor pays $750 for rent in two years
A BULAWAYO councillor reportedly leased a council property in 2019 which is fully guarded by council security and to date has only paid $750.Further, despite added costs of securing the ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:13hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa's daughter launches digital learning platform
BUSINESS magnate Strive Masiyiwa's daughter, Elizabeth has launched a digital edtech company, Akello, aimed at enhancing African education through technology.The company will operate as ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 13:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Private schools defy Covid rules
TWO private schools in Bulawayo's affluent suburbs are defying Covid-19 lockdown regulations by conducting physical lessons. President Mnangagwa on Tuesday extended the enhanced level four loc...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo prioritises schools in master plan
BULAWAYO needs an additional 52 pre-schools and more learning institutions to meet the growing population. In the Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) 2021-2033 Masterplan proposal, the city fathers ...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 17:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
80% pupils fail to access education
OVER 80 percent internally displaced persons' children in cyclone prone areas in eastern Zimbabwe have been struggling to access education, the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) has said....Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 18:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Amnesty to decongest prisons
Cabinet received an update on the Covid-19 Outbreak, which was presented by the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs as chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force on the Covid-19 Outbreak. ...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Having endured bullying and sexual abuse in my childhood, Zimbabweans shouldn't tolerate any more bullying and brutality by regi
This is arguably the most traumatic, painful, and difficult article that I have ever penned in my entire 31 years of social justice activism through media writings - having embarked on this long and t...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 13:40hrs | 25 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Teachers appeal for wages above poverty line
TEACHERS unions, represented by the Zimbabwe Teachers' Union (Zimta) and the Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ), yesterday demanded that government pays salaries above the poverty datum li...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who really calls the shots in bloody Zimbabwe crackdown?
THE two girls, one 11 and the other 12, were on their street in the Pumula district of Bulawayo one afternoon, going between each other's homes, when they made the mistake of peeping through the wall ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:58hrs | | by The Times (UK)
Zimbabwe troops accused of 'systematic torture' of protesters
A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using "systematic torture" in a crackdown on protests.The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission strongly criticised aut...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'No to US$ school fees'
GOVERNMENT has given schools the greenlight to increase levies and boarding fees to cushion them from inflation-induced price hikes, but turned down the request by some schools to charge in hard curre...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malema fears for his family's lives
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters Commander In Chief Julius Malema fears has told members of the press that he fears for the safety of his wife Mantwa Matlala and his children after his address...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Illegal school fees increment
MANY schools have issued communication indicating an intention to raise school fees in reaction to the spikes and dips in black market rates for the United States dollar.The majority of mostly...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:41hrs | | by Mirriam T Majome
ZEC sets up 'shady' polling stations
INDEPENDENT biometric voter registration (BVR) and data science experts analysing the voters' roll, yesterday claimed they had unearthed another suspected vote-rigging loophole, where the Zimbabwe Ele...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Tackle causes of Tribalism and not dwell on symptoms
Dear Mr. Kernan Zwelikahle, If there are issues that the government of Zimbabwe has not done so far, one of them is to effectively tackle tribalism in our societies. Tribalism has been with us...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 17:23hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa has defied all odds
MDC Alliance leader has defied all odds and proved the critics who said he will not get support wrong as the political trail towards this year's elections goes on.This was said by People's Dem...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Steven Jakes
Sekai Nzenza: burial society leader-turned-politician
LEADERS come from the people, and this aptly describes how Zanu-PF candidate Sekai Nzenza defeated six male contestants to represent her party in Parliament for Chikomba East come the harmonised elect...Published: 26 May 2018 at 19:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Profile of Fortune Mguni (Daniel Molokele) - Hwange Central
Fortune Mguni (also known as Daniel Molokele) is a pro-democracy human rights lawyer well known for his fight for democracy in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Over the years he has also established himself...Published: 24 May 2018 at 17:17hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Speeding commuter omnibus knocks down boy (4)
A Grade 4 pupil died on Wednesday from wounds sustained after she was attacked by two vicious dogs in a low density suburb of Beitbridge.The girl was mauled while coming from school at around ...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wife cheats with cousin
A STONERIDGE man has reportedly volunteered to foot maternity fees and preparation for an unborn child after his illicit affair with a cousin's ex-wife came to light.Gilbert Paka, who happens ...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Our country now a playground where factionalism forms national policy, dialogue
You know, on a playground, those that play there care nothing for how it came to be. They care nothing for how the sand in the sand pit came to be. Nor how often, if, it should be disinfected or chang...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 07:33hrs | | by Bridgette Malenga
Matabeleland North - Phase 2 Voter Registration Centres
Constituency Ward Registration CentreLupane East 10 Lupaka Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Matshakayile Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Khatshana Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Janjanja - ...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Phase 2 - Voter Registration Centres
Constituency Ward Registration CentreBulawayo South 6 Barham Green - HallBulawayo South 6 Barham Green - Primary SchoolBulawayo South 6 Founders - High SchoolBulawayo South 6 Green...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 07:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
National sex offenders' register for Zimbabwe?
With cases of rape and sodomy of children on the increase, there is only one thing to do: make a national register of sex offenders that will be used to bar such perverts from coming near minors, at l...Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Phase 2 Bulawayo - ZEC Voter Registration Centres
Dates 29 Oct - 13 Nov 2017 Bulawayo Remember you can register at any registration centre near you and th...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 13:17hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Teacher dumps baby at funeral parlour
A MUTARE teacher left employees at a Mutare funeral assurance company stunned after she dumped her toddler at the offices and fled demanding a $40 refund on her paid-up policy.Irene Chasiyeni ...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's Kwese TV launches in Botswana
Pan-African pay-television network Kwese TV has launched its satellite broadcasting service in Gaborone, reported Mmegi. Kwese Free Sport was first introduced to viewers in Botswana in March b...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 15:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UCAD Green Party not backing Tsvangirai
This letter serves to set the record straight, with reference to the matter circulated on social media by Albert Mugove Matapo, and a Video of the Zimeye live uploaded on the facebook on the 31st July...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 15:24hrs | | by UCAD
Zimbabwe to set up open prison for women
ZIMBABWE’S prison population now stands at 19 521 inmates - 434 female - Justice ministry secretary, Virginia Mabhiza told Parliament on Tuesday.Mabhiza had appeared together with Deputy Com...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Make ICT training compulsory for teachers
YES, you read that right. We have to start somewhere. Here we are and we have a generation of students and pupils who are more tech savvy than their teachers. If we are serious about using ICT to open...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 10:58hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu
'Ritual' rape trial begins
A PRE-SCHOOL teacher accused of kidnapping a girl from creche and handing over the minor to her husband, who in turn raped the victim in a case of suspected ritual practice, has denied the charges...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Notice of demand for the restoration of Matebeleland State
Under the direction and authority of Matebeleland Liberation Organisation Supreme Council, The President of M.L.O. Paul Siwela served the British government under the leadership of David Cameron and Z...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 10:50hrs | 10 | by Paul Siwela
Bev madly in love with Andy Muridzo
Daily News on Sunday entertainment writer Vasco Chaya talks to Sexy Angels leader and pole dancer Beverly Sibanda, popularly known as Bev, at her Harare apartment. Find below excerpts of the inter...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pre-school teacher helps hubby in 'ritual' rape of minor
In a suspected case of ritual practice, a pre-school teacher in Eastview, Harare allegedly kidnapped a girl from a crèche and took the minor to her house where her husband raped her in their bedr...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Notice of Demand for The Restoration of Matebeleland State
Under the direction and authority of Matebeleland Liberation Organisation Supreme Council, The President of M.L.O. Paul Siwela served the British government under the leadership of David Cameron and Z...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 15:17hrs | 3 | by Paul Siwela
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