Uproar over King caused by fear, paranoia

Daniel Garwe, the local government minister set the ball rolling, with an incoherent and illogical letter reprimanding Coltart for meeting with a supposed imposter.
By Nqaba Matshazi May. 11, 2025

Bulawayo City Council rakes in US$2K from environmental offences

This is revealed in the council’s latest minutes on Parks section report in which housing and community services director Dictor Khumalo reported the violations for the month of April.
By Silas Nkala May. 10, 2025

King Bulelani responds to Govt rebuke

Local Government minister Daniel Garwe recently wrote to Coltart demanding an explanation on why he hosted King Bulelani Khumalo.
By Silas Nkala May. 6, 2025

Editorial Comment: Ministers fuelling intolerance shameful

They believe that if people are organised around a monarch it will threaten their hold on power, especially in areas that have been marginalised historically.
By The Standard May. 4, 2025

Garwe’s Ndebele king jibe backfires

Garwe, who attracted criticism from cultural activists and various stakeholders, demanded that Coltart explain why he hosted Khumalo.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 4, 2025

Ndebele king preaches cultural renaissance

The king stressed the urgency of instilling cultural values in the youth while elders still have the opportunity to pass them on.
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 20, 2025

Bulawayo parks an eyesore: BCC

Khumalo said the local authority was open to partnerships with stakeholders and environmentalists in maintaining the city’s greenspaces.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 18, 2025

Bulawayo man caged 10 years for attacking taxi driver, carjacking

The attackers then bound the victim’s wrists and ankles with ropes before shoving him into the cramped boot of his gold Toyota Funcargo, court heard. 
By Trust Makore Apr. 2, 2025

Suspect bites police officer’s leg

He was eventually overpowered.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 30, 2025