Fake job promise lands Byo man in jail
Amukela Nkiwane (54) of Cowdray Park was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment for fraud by a Bulawayo magistrate.
By Patricia Sibanda
25m ago
Mnangagwa faces ICC indictment over human rights abuses
Ayikhale Movement national organiser Ronald Gudomunyayi said the organisation had already instructed its lawyers to file an application at the ICC.
By Silas Nkala
20h ago
NGO rolls out free mobile donkey clinics in Gwanda South
AWARE Zimbabwe programme director Erick Mutizhe said the programme is running from August 4 to 7 as part of efforts to improve the health and welfare of donkeys.
By Silas Nkala
20h ago
Police launch manhunt for 2 suspects linked to Newton West drug haul
In a statement, police said following a tip off they raided a house along Oragon Road on August 2, 2026 and recovered 36 cobs of dagga weighing
By Patricia Sibanda
Aug. 4, 2026
July 31 protests: Beitbridge activist Mbedzi granted $200 bail
Mbedzi was arrested on July 10 for allegedly inciting the public to engage in an unlawful gathering ahead of the July 31 protests organised by the pressure group.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 4, 2026
Disaster looms on Gwayi-Shangani shores
Villagers are growing increasingly anxious over the government's failure to communicate relocation plans.
By Patricia Sibanda
Aug. 2, 2026
Push for Mzilikazi Day national holiday
Khumalo said organisers were deliberately broadening participation to reflect King Mzilikazi's vision of unity.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 2, 2026
Masvingo, Bikita councils flout accounting rules
For Masvingo RDC, the auditor-general raised concerns over the council’s accounting for expected credit losses.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 2, 2026
Stalled Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road project gets funding
The minister revealed a startling fiscal reality. His ministry was allocated the equivalent of only US$150 million for road projects across the entire country for the current year.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
Man rapes 10 year-old daughter
The court heard that on July 12 this year, the convict was left in care of his children after his wife went to visit relatives.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
South African jailed for drug trafficking
Acting on the tip-off, the officers tracked down and intercepted the convict before conducting a search.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
Kombi driver jailed after fatal crash
The crash killed Christopher Mukuwapasi (42), who died at Mpilo Hospital and Lizwe Meluleki Ncube (45), who died at the scene.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 2, 2026
LSU lecturer’s mission to preserve heritage
Born in Insiza and raised in Bulawayo, Ndlovu’s rural home lies between Denje, Mkwabeni, Dekezi, and Avoca communities.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 30, 2026
PLA Fest postponed to September amid venue challenges
The postponement, confirmed by festival founder and organiser Naison Ndhlovu, followed unforeseen complications involving the event venue.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Jul. 30, 2026
Author donates isiNdebele poetry manuscript to former schools
Ndaba said the donations were his way of expressing gratitude to the communities and institutions that nurtured his talent from an early age.
By Margaret Lubinda
Jul. 30, 2026
South African man jailed 3 years for cross-border dagga trafficking
Maila Mashabane David was convicted by a Beitbridge magistrate.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 30, 2026
Bulawayo pins hopes on investment-led economic revival
City economic development officer, Kholisani Moyo, anchored his presentation on the city’s diversified industrial base, which spans 15 critical sectors including
By Langelihle Nyathi
Jul. 30, 2026
Zimbabwean minerals under-expoited, says government
Kambamura was addressing guests during an exploration symposium running concurrently with Mine Entra at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo this Thursday.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 30, 2026
Bulawayo manufacturing sector in 51,3% growth
Energy-intensive industries continued struggling with high production costs, particularly electricity tariffs that remain among the highest in the region.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 30, 2026
Senior citizens turn legacy of unity into lifeline for SA returnees
Malizane-Phiri said she and nine others initially formed an informal group to support people in need by contributing whatever they could.
By Margaret Lubinda
Jul. 30, 2026
Full dams, dry taps: Bulawayo’s water system under strain
According to the report, Bulawayo has the capacity to abstract approximately 165 megalitres of raw water a day from its available sources.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 30, 2026
Chief Masendu urges SA returnees to register for community support
Chief Masendu told Southern Eye that he had heard about the arrival of returnees in the province but indicated that none had yet reported to his office.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 30, 2026
Bulawayo challenged to justify pre-paid water meter rollout
According to the council, the initiative forms part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy as it battles mounting unpaid rates and service charges amounting to ZiG2,728 billion.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 30, 2026
UBH under fire over financial mismanagement
The AG also raised alarm over the hospital’s future viability, warning that persistent shortages of medical supplies driven by funding constraints posed a significant risk to its operations.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 30, 2026
Mat South councils’ financial rot exposed
The findings cover Matobo, Umzingwane, Mangwe, Bulilima, Gwanda, Insiza and Beitbridge RDCs.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 30, 2026
REDTAPE: Why Bulawayo’s mega water projects are stalling
Council, however, stressed that groundwater was not a replacement for surface water but a strategic supplement capable of improving the city’s resilience to climate change.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jul. 30, 2026
AG flags Byo’s water woes, financial reporting
The AG warned that the omission reduced the usefulness of the financial statements.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 30, 2026
Public Service ministry blames Treasury for slowing down service delivery
The ministry's support services chief director Innocent Mvere made the call during a mid-term performance review workshop in Bulawayo this Wednesday morning.
By Margaret Lubinda
Jul. 29, 2026




