Plumtree council restricts alluvial mining

“Any area within the bed of a public stream which has been mined shall be rehabilitated by backfilling as mining operations progress,” it said. 
By Silas Nkala 7h ago

Reforms yes, but mindset shift key to halt road carnage

Of the 15 350 accidents reported in the second quarter, 492 were fatal. In the previous quarter, 378 were fatal. 
By Newsday Nov. 24, 2025

Cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

A dispute erupted among councillors and the mayor, which saw Local Government minister Daniel Garwe and Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube entering the fray.  
By Nqobani Ndlovu Nov. 23, 2025

Gwanda home seekers stranded a decade after paying for stands

Residents revealed they paid between US$3 000 and US$11 000 for stands in low, medium, and high-density areas as far back as 2015. 
By Silas Nkala Nov. 23, 2025

Council imposes tough borehole regulations

The new law was enacted under Statutory Instrument 168 of 2025, the Insiza Rural District Council (Water, Sewerage and Drainage) By-laws, 2025. 
By Silas Nkala Nov. 23, 2025

UN ‘alarmed by what appears’ as ‘misuse of criminal law to target’ Zaba

The opinion article referred to the government’s alleged interference in the politics of neighbouring countries and said that the current administration was “obsessed with keeping itself in power”.
By Irene Khan Nov. 21, 2025

Plumtree council gives artist special recognition

Failure to do so will lead to the assumption that everything was in good repair upon occupation.
By Silas Nkala Nov. 20, 2025

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease outbreak calls for vigilance

According to the latest Bulawayo City Council reports, suspected cases have been detected in two schools where averages of 30 children were affected.
By Editorial Nov. 20, 2025

Plumtree town council bans cycling without licence

On the sale or change of ownership of any cycle, council said the person selling or disposing of the cycle shall deliver the relative cycle licence to the new owner. 
By Silas Nkala Nov. 18, 2025