Mberengwa artisanal miner electrocuted

The late Washington Makora met his fate, 97 metres deep in Midway Syndicate Mine.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Jun. 13, 2025
COP15 set for Victoria Falls
COP15 set for Victoria Falls
COP15 is a key moment in the fight against desertification, land degradation and drought.
By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 12, 2025
Mwenezi reaps big from devolution funds
The projects, implemented by the Mwenezi Rural District Council, cut across education, health and transport to improve service delivery across 18 wards.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 12, 2025
Hwange Colliery restarts coke oven battery
The move is expected to boost monthly coke production to over 18 000 tonnes, a significant milestone for the coal mining giant.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 12, 2025
‘Protect Gukurahundi victims during public hearings’
The call was made by the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) in response to reports that ordinary people, including victims, are barred from recording discussions during the hearings.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 12, 2025
Dog eats newborn baby in Kwekwe
Residents told Southern Eye that the chilling discovery was made near a church under construction.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Jun. 11, 2025
Gweru, Altcom partner in waste management
Altcom handed over more than 50 bins for the programme.
By Stephen Chadenga Jun. 11, 2025
Byo vintage mayoral vehicle back on the road
Mayor David Coltart recommended Philip Minaar, a specialist in vintage cars, as the only qualified individual capable of working on the Daimler.
By Patricia Sibanda Jun. 11, 2025
Ex-minister Gabbuza transferred to Mpilo Hospital
Gabbuza was attacked on Friday after he was allegedly caught red-handed in a compromising relationship with a married woman.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 10, 2025
BCC receives 50 refuse bins to boost cleaning
Altcom handed over 50 refuse bins and 30 brooms to support Bulawayo’s ongoing clean-up campaign.
By Mkhulisi Bright Ndlovu Jun. 10, 2025
Stringent registration hampers Bulawayo SMEs
Speaking during a full council meeting for Zimbabwe’s second largest city, ward 9 councillor Donaldson Mabuto revealed that the rigorous registration process
By Patricia Sibanda Jun. 10, 2025
170 school heads needed in Matabeleland
Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said teacher welfare remained a priority, evidenced by regular salary reviews.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 9, 2025
Bulawayo resident calls use of traditional medicine
He said there was also a danger as the world was facing serious geopolitical conflicts.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 9, 2025
Matsheumhlope woman in court for US$25k fraud
Buhlebenkosi Ndlovu (40) appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga and pleaded guilty to the charge.
By Berita Kafesu Jun. 9, 2025
Uproar over Matabeleland North safari leases
Several stakeholders accused the commission’s board of favouring white operators through what they describe as a flawed and biased process.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 8, 2025
Family feud over SA citizen buried in Tsholotsho
Tensions started after the death of Churchill’s elder brother Aubrey Makhosiwonke Moyo Guduza on  May 18 in South Africa.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 8, 2025
Councillor sends SOS for Ngozi Mine
Ngozi Mine shack dwellers have often bemoaned poor living conditions at their informal settlement area due to lack of proper infrastructure and social services. 
By Peter Dube Jun. 8, 2025
Gwanda MP calls for improved network coverage
Marupi, who is also the Information deputy minister, said many parts of his constituency remained cut off from the outside world because of lack of boosters and transmitters.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 8, 2025
Problem buffalo shot dead
Ward 18 councillor, David Mpala, said Nkunzi villagers were living in fear of the buffalo  that was roaming around their community.
By Bongile Moyo Jun. 8, 2025
Bubi records drop in veld fire outbreaks
This was revealed by Bubi Rural District Council chief executive officer Patson Mlilo in a report on a recent District Veld Fire Awareness Launch for 2025.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 7, 2025
‘Preserve wildlife and environment for national development’
Gwatirinda said some human activities have led to destruction of the environment.
By Peter Dube Jun. 7, 2025
Kombi veers of road, kills Sobukazi High student
Bulawayo provincial education director Benard Mazambane said the education sector was saddened by the loss of the pupil at the school.
By Peter Dube Jun. 7, 2025
Chrome mining boon for Shurugwi families
Mpasi recently launched the mining programme in ward 16 (Zvumwa), where more than 500 families are set to benefit from chrome mining.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 7, 2025
Gukurahundi hearings challenged
MRP leader Mqondisi Moyo, however, expressed concern over the manner in which the exercise is being executed.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 6, 2025
Grey Prison inmates jailed for gang sodomy
Malunga cited aggravated circumstances before sentencing the trio to 20 years in jail each.
By Berita Kafesu Jun. 6, 2025
Bulawayo City Council registers construction boom
Council also revealed that 1 659 inspections were carried out in April 2025, constituting a 11,87% rise from the previous month’s total.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 6, 2025
Mwenezi communities benefit from highway construction
Mwenezi district information officer Rodnoy Kudzanai said the project, being implemented by local contractor Exodus and Company, was making a significant difference in the area.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 6, 2025
Bulawayo City Council cracks down on informal trading
Dube said any unauthorised trading would be dealt with in accordance with the city’s by-laws.
By Peter Dube Jun. 5, 2025