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Coltart demands urgent action on Ngozi Mine crisis
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has sounded a grave warning over the deteriorating conditions at Ngozi Mine, the city's largest landfill site, describing the health and environmental hazards it poses as ...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 16:48hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slams Mnangagwa's borehole projects
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has launched a blistering critique of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Presidential Borehole Scheme, accusing the government of failing t...Published: 01 May 2025 at 12:18hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya tells war veterans to defend Zanu-PF values
Veterans of the liberation struggle must take the lead in promoting and upholding the values of Zanu-PF, with individuals who violate these principles facing expulsion, Secretary for War Veterans in t...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:41hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's second-largest city at risk of running dry by year-end
The taps in Zimbabwe's second-biggest city may run dry by the end of this year.Already, residents of Bulawayo have had to cope without piped water for at least five-and-a-half days a week and ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:55hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Grade 3 learner dies in collapsing grocery store
A tragic incident in Mberengwa District on Monday evening claimed the life of a Grade 3 learner from Mahindi Primary School. The young girl, who was seeking shelter from the heavy rains, was killed wh...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:40hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on Bulawayo school
In a brazen incident of armed robbery, a gang of four assailants ambushed two security guards at Greengables High School on Thursday, October 31, 2024, stealing over $2,000 in cash and various electro...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:15hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police receive donation of 11 empty drums
Proton Bakers today donated 11 drums to the Bulawayo Police Traffic Section to support road safety at roadblocks. The handover ceremony, held at the Bulawayo Central Traffic Police Station, was attend...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 16:17hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
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 | 220 | by Stephen Jakes
Harare turns into a 'poo, wee city'
Harare, formerly known as Salisbury and once celebrated for its cleanliness and orderliness, has experienced a dramatic decline in its sanitation and management. ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:47hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
BCC warns against connecting private water sources to city system
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has cautioned residents not to connect water tanks and boreholes to the council system as it may be difficult to trace water contamination. This comes as the local ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Safeguard introduces exciting mobile phone-operated wireless alarm
Safeguard has introduced an exciting new security alarm system that is wireless, easy to use, operated from your phone, with a physical back-up on site, and super easy to navigate and use at home or o...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:44hrs | 56 | by Agencies
Cholera outbreak kills more than 400 in Zambia
Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Fire Brigade struggles to fight fires
The Bulawayo Fire Brigade has had to adapt to water shortages and a shortage of functional fire engines. Among the city's 18 fire engines, only four are operational, leaving each of the four fire stat...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss loses houses, cars
FORMER Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive Frank Chitukutuku and his wife Nyasha, have lost their two upmarket houses, a fleet of vehicles and shares in two businesses belie...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Headache for CCC Elections Directorate
Citizens Coalition for Change's (CCC) Election Directorate is faced with a mammoth task ahead of candidate selection for Chiredzi Central constituency where equally matching candidates were nominated ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Reservoirs from Beitbridge to Plumtree
GOVERNMENT working with its development partners is setting up water reservoirs along Shashe River stretching from Beitbridge to Plumtree border posts as part of efforts to control cattle movement bet...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpilo doctors' quarters await commissioning by ...
THE construction of Mpilo Central Hospital doctors' quarters is now complete and will be commissioned before the end of the year.Government was renovating three apartment buildings housing doc...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Water cuts a threat to Bulawayo fire services'
COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo fear that the ongoing water-rationing programme being implemented by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) could serious affect firefighting services and lead to loss of properties i...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Point of correction: Chiwenga not son in law of Matabeleland
We know that having a husband who holds a high position in Zimbabwe or any other country can be exciting for others. And having a better half of your choice from any country or nation is any woman or ...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:46hrs | | by Israel Dube
Mpopoma MP rehabilitates sports fields, youth centres
MPOPOMA-PELANDABA MP Charles Moyo has channelled his Constituency Development Funds (CDF) towards rehabilitation of sporting facilities in his constituency.Moyo said he decided to resuscitate ...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Manama Mission Hospital rehab almost complete
REPAIRS at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm early last month are at an advanced stage with works expected to be complete by Decemb...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Veterinary Services Department loses US$80 000 to corruption
A Bindura Veterinary Department employee is alleging that the Chief Director Dr. Josphat Nyika is involved in corrupt activities which made the department lose about US$80 000.The Human Resour...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 07:19hrs | 34 | by Lloyd Rabaya
$8 million for Manama Hospital repairs
GOVERNMENT has released $8 million to fund repairs at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm early this month.Roofs of several w...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
$5m for Manama Hospital repairs
THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has availed ZW$5 million needed to rehabilitate Manama Mission Hospital and the army has since been seconded to carry out construction works at the health institution t...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
US$40 000 damage at Manama Hospital
HEAVY rains that pounded Gwanda District recently left Manama Mission Hospital without electricity and damaged solar panels, water tanks and telecommunication cables resulting in the suspension of cri...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
The lessons from Zambia
I have just celebrated my 77th birthday and have settled on two proud new titles. I have now added a new title to my repertoire. I was given the title of mukoma at the Manica Post. Governor Josiah Hun...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Bulawayo schools seek bailout from Govt
BULAWAYO schools have asked Government to bail them out as they are failing to pay more than $23 million they owe the Bulawayo City Council in water billls and one of the affected schools' water suppl...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns Chiredzi North MP for abusing power
CHIREDZI Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial political commissar Jevas Masosota has criticised the conduct of Chiredzi North Member of Parliament (MP) Roy Bhila and director for the district Central Intellige...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP, CIO order Cottco to withdraw MDC member's tender
Chiredzi North Member of Parliament (MP) Roy Bhila has unwittingly exposed Zanu-PF's capture of state enterprises through a leaked conversation with the local Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) busin...Published: 01 May 2021 at 20:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt hails Chamisa's Marondera councillors
GOVERNMENT yesterday hailed the then MDC Alliance-led Marondera council for using devolution funds wisely to better the lives of residents in the farming town.This was said by Mashonaland East...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
July Moyo approves Chiredzi TC, RDC budgets
The local authorities of Chiredzi both the Town Council and the Rural District Council's (RDC) 2021 budgets have been approved by the Minister of Local Government, National Housing and Public Works, J...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 14:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Musanhi champions water crisis resolution
Residents of Bindura, yesterday received tap water for the first time after spending more than a year without the precious liquid.Bindura North Legislator Kenneth Musanhi who has been pushing ...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 09:55hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Lloyd Rabaya
Schools declare readiness to resume classes
ADEQUATE measures informed by World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines have been put in place to ensure schools and colleges reopen safely in the proposed phases without risking a spike in Covid-19 ...Published: 04 Sep 2020 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
I'm my own man: Vincent Tsvangirai
MDC Alliance's aspiring Glen View South legislator Vincent Tsvangirai (VT) says Zimbabweans must unite to save the country from collapse. He expressed confidence that he will win the seat that was lef...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe coup announcer was more humiliated than harmed'
United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean Joyce Mutengezanwa, who was part of protesters that tormented Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo and his delegation, claims the minister was more humiliated than ha...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unexplained wealth orders here to stay
THE proposed introduction of a free-standing procedure which compels an individual to explain the source of his wealth is a radical development in English law. For instance, the human rights and polit...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu
Zanu-PF MP 'rejects' MDC official's medical donations
CHIREDZI West legislator Farai Musikavanhu has allegedly withdrawn hospital beds and other medical ancillary supplies donated to Chiredzi Polyclinic by opposition MDC losing parliamentary aspirant Joh...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Heavily armed police invade Bulawayo
Bulawayo woke up to heavy police presence on Monday morning. The police who were moving around in armoured vehicles urged the people of Bulawayo to shun calls of violoncello by people from outside Bul...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 09:29hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zinara splashes millions on hiring luxury vehicles
Zinara could be splurging up to $2 million each year on hiring luxurious vehicles for its top management and board executives. Despite the dismissal of some top executives over corruption alle...Published: 30 May 2019 at 08:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss’ properties frozen
Former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive officer Frank Chitukutuku's properties worth over US$20 million have been frozen by the High Court, following an application filed...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor-General guns for ex-Zinara boss' property
Prosecutor-General, Kumbirai Hodzi, the head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has petitioned the High Court seeking an order to freeze former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara)...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:54hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
ZRP to offer degree in police studies
Police Staff College principal, Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba yesterday said the college had been granted authority to offer Bachelor in Adult Education honours degree in police studies by t...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 07:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Kenneth cannot be avoided but can be prepared for
Southern Africa has been ravaged by a wave of cyclones at a proportion never experienced before. preparing for a cyclone can start before there is an immediate threat.The aftermath of Cyclone Idai wer...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 00:51hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
MDC losing candidate donates to Chiredzi clinic
MDC Alliance's losing candidate for Chiredzi West constituency during last year's elections has donated an ambulance, 30 wheelchairs, three 5 000-litre water tanks, blood pressure testing machines, be...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gokwe North district receives piped water, flush toilets
GOKWE North district received its first piped water and flush toilets at Kwaedza Primary School this month.Speaking to the Daily News Gokwe North Rural District Council (RDC) chairperson Stewa...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 15:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisoners decry poor diet
INMATES at Mutare Remand Prison have bemoaned inhumane conditions characterised by lack of clean water, balanced diet, clothing, blankets and overcrowding, which is making the penitentiary a haven for...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in panic mode, solution needed
LAST Saturday, I attended the Mbira Festival which was organised by my friend, Albert Chimedza, at Mukuvisi Woodlands in Harare.It was an awesome venue for a traditional music festival with a ...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 19:11hrs | 2 | by Debbie Peters
WATCH: 2 cars burn as fire brigade brings empty water tanks
Two cars were burnt to ashes in Rusape when members of the Rusape fire brigade where called in to quell the fire but brought a car with empty tanks. Members of the community are heard in the video con...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 15:45hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Preserve culture to enhance local tourism'
THE organiser of the My Beautiful House hut decoration contest held in Matopos last week said locals should engage in more cultural activities to preserve cultural norms and promote local tourism....Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dead, decomposing body found in Harare water tanks
Zimbabwe's government is struggling to control the cholera outbreak in Harare caused by the city's dilapidated sanitation and water infrastructure.Raw sewage and rubbish a poor suburb of Harar...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 12:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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