Magadziro and tombstones: Zimbabwe’s return to dignified remembrance of the dead
Some were placed in body bags, wrapped in blankets or simply buried in hastily dug graves, with little of the dignity normally accorded to the dead.
By Piason Maringwa
7h ago
Man gets 18 months jail for machete attack on wife
Bornwell Tshuma was convicted of attempted murder when he appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Shingai Mutiro.
By Langelihle Nyathi
7h ago
Public invited to speak on proposed Maphisa gold milling project
The company, which holds title to a three-block claim in Ward 22, is seeking to establish milling operations on the site.
By Silas Nkala
7h ago
Bulawayo centre turns jobless youth into entrepreneurs
For more than three decades, the centre has equipped youth with practical skills, entrepreneurship knowledge and financial literacy.
By Silas Nkala
8h ago
‘Zim education should shift from theory to skills’
Makurira said under government’s Education 5.0 thrust students are not merely prepared to pass examinations but are prepared to innovate and industrialise.
By Silas Nkala
8h ago
Byo faith-based trust expands HIV fight beyond clinics
The trust’s vision is “a compassionate Zimbabwe, free from HIV-related stigma and new infections,” while its mission is to empower communities through
By Silas Nkala
8h ago
Mangwe RDC threatens to repossess undeveloped stands
In a public notice, the council said the move was aimed at enforcing orderly development and ensuring compliance with planning laws, its housing policy and lease agreements.
By Silas Nkala
8h ago
Govt caught offside in Masvingo land dispute
The judgement was handed down last month following a hearing that began on February 23.
By Silas Nkala
10h ago
Tsholotsho RDC sells 10 tonnes of elephant hides
In a public notice, council chief executive officer Nkululeko Sibanda said the hides were not currently in stock but buyers could secure their allocation by paying in advance.
By Silas Nkala
10h ago
Stubborn motorists hold fire, ambulance crews hostage
Moyo told Southern Eye that firefighters experienced the problem first-hand when they responded to a fire at a multi-storey building in the city centre last week.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
10h ago
Byo ablaze: Fire brigade stretched thin
Faulty electrical wiring, overloaded sockets, extension cords and poor workmanship were among the leading causes.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
10h ago
30 illegal gold panners arrested in Bulawayo
The municipality, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and other stakeholders, has conducted over 680 patrols during the period, leading
By Staff Reporter
10h ago
Minstrel Taffie takes Zim gospel to global stage
Minstrel Taffie said the achievement had reaffirmed her faith and strengthened her resolve to take her music ministry to audiences around the world.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 2, 2026
Stage set for Masvingo Community Trailblazers Awards.
MCTA organiser Albert Masaka said the response had left the organising committee humbled and demonstrated the depth of talent and community leadership within the province.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 2, 2026
Hwange roads set for major upgrade
According to the RDC’s 2026 annual road maintenance programme, the roadworks and expenditure are spread across the four quarters of the year.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 30, 2026
King Mzilikazi Day faces funding gaps
The ambitious target, however, is placing considerable pressure on the organisers, who indicated that they have historically operated with limited resources.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 30, 2026
Xhosa prince bemoans betrayal of Zim liberation struggle ideals
Tshawe also criticised recent constitutional amendments, asserting that the changes run contrary to the very principles for which liberation fighters went to war.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 30, 2026
Mangwe teachers lead climate change fight
The training brought together teachers from across the district to strengthen their understanding of climate change and its effects on children, families and communities.
By Silindile Baudi
Aug. 30, 2026
Bulawayo father faces child rape trial
He appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi Mkandla.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Aug. 30, 2026
Cable thief jailed for eight months
Prosecutor Arnold Mudekunye told the court that Ncube committed the offence on April 3, this year, at around 3pm, at the complainant’s residence in Burnside.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Aug. 30, 2026
Zanu PF pushes minister to relocate to ‘dusty’ Lupane
Some members challenged Moyo to lead the relocation process by moving to Lupane himself and experiencing the conditions confronting residents and government workers.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 30, 2026
Show highlights Matabeleland’s rising farming power
Dewa challenged young people to embrace agriculture wholeheartedly, stating that the sector holds substantial opportunities for innovation, technology adoption and investment.
By Nizbert Moyo
Aug. 28, 2026
Residents’ group celebrates anniversary with empowerment push
Hundreds of residents gathered at Milford Sibanda’s homestead in Phuthuma Village for the celebration, which drew political and traditional leaders,
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 28, 2026
MRP pressures SA to clarify self-determination stance
Party president Mqondisi Moyo indicated that the request does not seek South African recognition of an independent Mthwakazi.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 28, 2026
Bubi RDC takes 2026 mid-term budget consultations to all wards
Bubi RDC said the consultations were being conducted in every ward to ensure that development priorities were informed by the needs of communities.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 28, 2026
Kamativi solar plant targets September launch
KMC chief operating officer, Turkey Liang told Parliament’s portfolio committee on mines and mining development during a fact-finding visit, that construction
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 28, 2026
Gokwe mall set to boost local economy
The multimillion-dollar project is expected to attract new investment into Gokwe, expand the town’s commercial base and bring modern retail and other essential services closer to residents.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 28, 2026
Zhovhe irrigation project to boost Beitbridge food security
The scheme is expected to reduce the district’s vulnerability to erratic rainfall while creating opportunities for both commercial and communal farmers to expand production.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 28, 2026
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