Lupane local board slammed over shoddy asset management

The board failed to recognise land in its financial statements, contrary to public accounting standards and did not assess the residual values and useful lives of
By Silas Nkala Aug. 7, 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

13 year wait for Lupane contractors’ cash

The documents confirmdd that in 2012, the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities engaged the two firms to complete outstanding works on 19 housing units in Lupane.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 26, 2026

Chilli farming sweeps Lupane

He said the project represented a shift from traditional farming towards a community-based industrialisation model.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 16, 2026

Lupane hospital stuck with 16 unidentified bodies

The appeal highlights a growing challenge faced by public mortuaries in remote districts, where unidentified or unclaimed bodies can remain in storage for years.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 10, 2026

LSU opens facilities to boost Mat North pass rates

The initiative comes as government intensifies efforts to address persistently low pass rates and instances of zero-percent pass rates recorded at some schools in Matabeleland
By Staff Reporter Jun. 9, 2026

Gwayi gas project negotiations advanced

CEWALE (Siwale) Discovery Investment is currently finalising paperwork and sourcing funds alongside Lupane Methane Gas (LMG).
By Patricia Sibanda Jun. 7, 2026

Devolution funds transform Lupane communities

The local authority said the classroom blocks improved learning conditions for pupils who previously learnt under trees or in pole and dagga structures.
By Silas Nkala May. 26, 2026

Lupane hospital inches closer to opening 22 years later

For years, St Luke’s Mission Hospital has been acting as the province’s de facto referral hospital despite not officially being designated as one.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 17, 2026