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By Anisha Hungwe 08 October 2024 Bulawayo is bracing for harsher water shortages as the Bulawayo City Council has increased its water shedding schedule from 120 to 130 hours per week, effective Wednesday, 9 October. The escalation follows the decommissioning of Upper Ncema Dam on 2 October, after its water levels plummeted to a mere […]

Nomathemba Mathe 30 September 2024 President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has mourned the death of Retired Justice Selo Masole Nare, the former Chairperson of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) and Labour Court Judge who died on Saturday . In his condolence message President Mnangagwa acknowledged Justice Nare’s invaluable contributions to both the legal and […]

Nomathemba Mathe30/09/24 Bambanani Mloyi, a resident of Mzilikazi, is facing a significant challenge as he seeks financial assistance to acquire a prosthetic leg. The cost of the prosthetic leg is $4,040, a substantial sum for Mloyi. Mloyi lost his leg in an accident during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been relying on regular medical treatment at […]

Effort Moyo 30 September 2024 The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Dr. John Mushayavanhu, has addressed the reasons behind the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency’s recent decline in value, despite rising global gold prices. On Friday, the RBZ devalued the ZiG by 44%, lowering its value from 13.99 to 24.39 per US dollar. […]

By Andile Mvundla 27 September 2024 The Bulawayo City Council has presented its proposed budget for 2025, which addresses the city’s pressing water shortage crisis. In response to the dwindling water levels at the city’s supply dams and the need for water conservation, the council has proposed suspending free water. While the needy and disadvantaged […]

Taurai Prosper Vhanuvaone, the man accused of posing as a doctor at Mpilo Central Hospital, has been granted bail by Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa. After initially being denied bail, Vhanuvaone was released on US$100 bail under strict conditions, pending trial. The court’s earlier decision to deny bail was based on concerns raised by the prosecution, […]

By Kudakwashe Takundwa 23 September 2024 Zimbabwean artiste Ishmael “Litshe” Muvingi, renowned for his work with Siyaya Arts and Umkhathi Theatre Works, passed away last night in Bulawayo. He was 46 years old. Matesu Dube, founder and director of Umkhathi, confirmed the sad news, stating, “We are mourning the death of our fellow colleague and […]

By Pronellah Lunga 23.09. 2024 The Bulawayo City Council has alerted residents to disruptions in its Fire and Emergency Services call center due to a power failure affecting the Tower Block and TelOne systems. As a result, the usual emergency contact numbers are temporarily unavailable. To ensure continued access to emergency services, residents are urged […]