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Bail for jailed cops
Four of the seven police detectives from the homicide unit who were recently arrested on charges of theft and criminal abuse of office have been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court.Justice...Published: 16 hrs ago | 177 | by Staff reporter
BCC defends midnight vehicle impoundment operations amid backlash
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is standing firm on its decision to tow away illegally parked vehicles, despite public criticism. Last week, the council impounded 36 vehicles during midnight operation...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:43hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa leaves incomplete borehole projects in Bulawayo
Pelandaba-Tshabalala MP Joseph Tshuma has publicly criticized the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) for its failure to deliver functional boreholes in Bulawayo, leaving residents without adequ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:21hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Floods warning in Bulawayo
In preparation for the rainy season, Bulawayo's Civil Protection Unit, in collaboration with several civic society groups, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on flood safe...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man killed for touching meat on braai stand
Bulawayo police have arrested Tatenda Chida, 26, in connection with the murder of Sikhanyiso Bruce Dube, 30, from Pumula North. The incident, which occurred on October 22, 2024, reportedly stemmed fro...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:36hrs | 1279 | by Staff reporter
Disturbing suicide trend in Entumbane raises alarm among residents
A series of tragic suicides in the Entumbane suburb of Bulawayo has sparked concern and a call for action from local residents, who are grappling with the disturbing sight of several men ending their ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1031 | by Staff reporter
Pumula South residents endure 17-year water crisis
More than 1,200 households in Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb have been living without a reliable water supply for the past 17 years, primarily due to the Bulawayo City Council's failure to connect a v...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:12hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 749 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
More Bulawayo men commit suicide
Bulawayo has recorded 21 suicide cases since June this year, with an alarming 20 of them involving men, prompting police to call for increased community and family support to promote mental health. Th...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court
Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged i...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo taxi association demands repeal of route-sharing policy
The United Bulawayo Taxi Association, representing a coalition of kombi (minibus) owners from various public transport groups, has submitted a petition to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) demanding the...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:36hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Silwane Youth Centre must be renovated: Pumula Residents
Residents in Pumula have asked the Bulawayo City Council to renovate Isilwane Youth Centre in Old Pumula to promote youth development.The latest council minutes state that Ward 19 Councillor, ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:32hrs | 89 | by Stephen Jakes
Police nab four suspects in connection with hardware break-In
A daring break-in at Transwealthy Hardware store in Bulawayo has led to the arrest of four suspects, following a tip-off that helped solve the case.Bulawayo Police Spokesperson, Inspector Abed...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:17hrs | 470 | by Stephen Jakes
10-year-old girl commits suicide in Bulawayo
Bulawayo police have launched an investigation into the heartbreaking death of 10-year-old Nomvelo Phumuzile Mqhele, who reportedly took her own life by hanging at her home in Pumula South. The incide...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:18hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Condoms, whiskey at Pumula South Vuzu party, 38 children arrested
Police in Bulawayo apprehended 38 minors during a Vuzu party in Pumula South on Friday, following a tip-off from vigilant neighbors who reported suspicious activity at the location. The minors, primar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:34hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Pumula Police Station Chicken Thieves Nabbed
Pumula police have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of chicken thefts recorded in the suburb, including one that occurred at the police station's project site.Ward 19 Council...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:32hrs | 145 | by Stephen Jakes
Pumula Police Station Chicken Thieves Nabbed
Pumula police have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of chicken thefts recorded in the suburb, including one that occurred at the police station's project site.Ward 19 Council...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:32hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Pumula South Endures Five Months of Water Shortage
Residents of Pumula South in Bulawayo are facing a critical situation due to a water shortage that has stretched on for five months, beginning in March 2024. This lack of water in the high-density sub...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 21:33hrs | 211 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo residents resort to swamps for water
Bulawayo is facing a severe water crisis, with many suburbs going weeks without running tap water. Residents are forced to use unhygienic water sources in swampy areas and practice open defecation due...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo drug hotspot suburbs named
Police in Bulawayo are set to launch a crackdown on drug barons in several identified hotspots, including Hillside, Famona, Bradfield, Nkulumane, Thorngrove, Pumula South, Makokoba, and Hope Fountain....Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council discontinues water supplies citywide
BULAWAYO City Council on Sunday discontinued water supplies to all city areas except for the city centre and industrial site, due to low reservoir levels.The local authority did not state when...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 16:37hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Crime rate drops in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has seen a significant decrease in crime from January to July 2024, with notable reductions in serious offences like armed robbery, rape, and murder compared to the same period in 2023. The Z...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Mike Moyo anoints own chiefs to rule in Bulawayo
Lozwi King Mambo, also known as Mike Moyo, who was crowned in Mawabeni, Matabeleland South, in 2019, has recently appointed eight chiefs and eleven assistants to oversee the Bulawayo Metropolitan prov...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
'King Mambo' annoints his chiefs
Mike Moyo who identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), anointed new chiefs on the 10th of August 2024.King Mambo also referred to as Ilitshe Aligiqiki was insta...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 12:52hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi members charged with public violence
EIGHT members of the opposition Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) arrested on Wednesday during a "clean-up" campaign in Mzilikazi and Nguboyenja have been charged with public violence.This was co...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Man runs away, leaves wife being robbed
A MAN from Pumula North suburb in Bulawayo ran away leaving his wife at the mercy of robbers who stabbed her in the thigh and allegedly robbed her US$90 and a cellphone.The incident was confir...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs dad 5 times for stopping him from raping niece
A MAN from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb allegedly stabbed his father five times for restraining him from bashing his niece who was accusing him of attempting to rape her.Busani Casper Mlauzi...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane market set to open
Bulawayo's Nkulumane market is scheduled to open by the end of the month, with vendors already being allocated spaces. The project, nearing completion, is a collaboration between the...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:02hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
BCC, police operation nets 44 gold panners
A joint operation by Bulawayo City Council rangers and police in the Umzingwane water catchment and Greater Bulawayo area has led to the arrest of 44 illegal gold panners and the collection of US$2,72...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mining investor Hualin Investments praised for developing Ward 17 in Pumula
In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Hualin Investments is setting a new standard for community engagement and sustainable development in Ward 17. Working closely with the Ward ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pumula residents, Chinese miner clash over noise
RESIDENTS of Bulawayo's Pumula North suburb are up in arms against a Chinese quarry mining company for noise pollution as well as destroying road infrastructure in the suburb.Some commuter omn...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC to repossess houses in Makokoba
THE BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to repossess six houses in Makokoba high-density suburb which are being illegally occupied by tenants violating council policy on rented properties.Accor...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to decommission its second supply dam
THE Bulawayo City Council will this month decommission its second supply dam as the water situation in the city continues to deteriorate due to the El Nino-induced dry spell which resulted in below-av...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Peace maker 'murdered' in Pumula bar
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a case where a man was murdered in cold blood after he was stabbed in the back and thigh on Saturday at a bar in Pumula South while breaking a fight. In th...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 19:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
6 arrested for motor vehicles theft
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested six suspects in connection with robbery and theft of motor vehicles on separate occasions in the city.Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube identified th...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Pumula residents finally get electricity after 3 months
Bulawayo's Pumula Old Suburb residents are thrilled to have their electricity back after enduring three months without power.Ward 19 Councillor, Lazarus Mphandwe, told CITE in an interview tha...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Construction of Bulawayo mayor's house goes to tender
THE Bulawayo City Council will soon invite tenders for the construction of the mayoral mansion after the completion of the drawing of the bill of quantities.According to the latest council rep...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube camp daydreaming
POWER wrangles in the beleaguered Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) are deepening amid revelations by a camp led by self-imposed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu that it will not budge or enter ...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 20:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sengezo Tshabangu's political fate has reached a dead end?
SELF-IMPOSED Citizens' Coalition for Change secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu's political fate has effectively reached a dead end after a new steering committee led by former Entumbane-Njube MP Ding...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 09:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
King Mambo wants BCC to name street after him
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has been petitioned to name some of its streets and suburbs after the late King Mambo and other notable people who were under his kingdom.The petition is being led ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Married man pesters business client for sex
A Pumula South woman in Bulawayo rues the day she approached a building materials provider for bricks and cement as the married businessman has now turned his attention to a service that she did not a...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water crisis worsens
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has been forced to suspended water suppies to most of the city owing to reduced pumping capacity at the Ncema Dam plant where there are ongoing maintenance works, plunging ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Two men arrested for attempted murder
TWO men from Pumula South, Bulawayo have been arrested for the attempted murder of their friend, Innocent Phuti.On the eighth of February this year, at 7pm Phuti (complainant) was drinking bee...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Active Youth Zimbabwe set to build drug rehabilitation center
ACTIVE YOUTH ZIMBABWE is planning to build a drug rehabilitation center which will be located at Pumula South, Bulawayo.In an interview, Active Youth Zimbabwe Editorial Director, Romeo M...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 14:59hrs | 13 | by Stephen Jakes
Intraparty strife engulfs CCC
THE beleaguered Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has been plunged into further turmoil as internal divisions and bitter infighting have come to the fore, following the submission of the list of Sen...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Welshman Ncube, Biti have now become merchants of chaos'
Former Pumula MP in Bulawayo Albert Mhlanga has lambasted Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi-Kore for 'imposing themselves' as the new rotational interim leaders of the fast dying opposit...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 16:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rats eat man's savings
A 20-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man who had allegedly been saving money in tins at his home, went berserk when he opened his "banks" to find scraps as rats had eaten the money while some of it had been corrode...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Trio steals gun from CIO operative
THREE men from Bulawayo have appeared in court facing a charge of stealing a pistol from a Central Intelligence Organisation officer.Thethelani Ndlovu (39), Khulumani Moyo (29) and Stancilous ...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mzila's family suffered during Gukurahundi genocide
IN 1982, I was assaulted by five Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniformed young men donning red berets at my Luveve house number 4136 where I lived, while I taught at St Bernards High School in Pumula, ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 59 | by Moses Mzila Nkalange
Money fuels CCC brutal infighting
MONEY has taken centre stage in the deteriorating and now chaotic opposition CCC infighting triggered by recalls of elected legislators, senators, councillors and mayors by the party's self-imposed se...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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