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22 January 2026 By Colleta Bell Zimbabwean endurance walker Prince Ncube, popularly known as Dr Gasolo, says his participation in the Cape to Cairo walk offers a global platform to promote African culture, youth empowerment and tourism. Dr Gasolo, who launched the Dr Gasolo Long Walk to Success in 2022, says the continental journey is […]

22 January 2026 By Colleta Bell The City of Bulawayo has introduced a new 96-hour weekly water shedding timetable, replacing the previous 130-hour schedule. The adjustment follows improved water inflows into the city’s supply dams and stability at pump stations, allowing for more predictable distribution. Residents are urged to check their schedules according to the […]

15 January 2026 Nokusa Masuku The City of Bulawayo has announced planned improvement works on Jason Moyo Street between 4th and 5th Avenue, set to begin on Monday, 19 January 2026. The project, covering a 160-metre stretch, is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. In a public notice […]

15 January 2026 By SFM News A 25-year-old man from Inyathi has appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrates’ Court facing charges of attempted rape involving his juvenile relative. The accused, whose identity is being withheld to protect the identity of the minor, stands accused of attacking his 15-year-old cousin earlier this month. According to the […]

25 December 2025 Monalisa Ntibane The 21st edition of the Mustard Seed Communities Christmas Party in Bulawayo showcased the skills and talents of vulnerable children, with some presenting income-generation projects such as beading and poultry production aimed at promoting sustainability. Speaking to Skyz Metro FM, Mustard Seed Communities Executive Administrator Takawira Promise Singadi said the […]

23 December 2025 By Andile Vundla City parking management company Tendy Three Investments (TTI) has extended a heart-warming gesture to elderly and vulnerable residents in Bulawayo, as part of its annual community outreach programme. The initiative, which has been running for the past five years, saw TTI distribute a total of 1 400 food hampers, […]

20 December 2025 By Andile Vundla Bulawayo is witnessing a worrying rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with women continuing to bear the brunt of the epidemic, the National AIDS Council (NAC) has warned. Presenting the latest data during a media tour, NAC Bulawayo Programmes Officer, Mr Douglas Moyo, said reported STI cases climbed steadily […]

20 December 2025 By Monalisa Ntibane The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, has pledged continued support and recognition for the elderly. Speaking at a recently held luncheon for the elderly and vulnerable, Ncube said caring for older persons is a sacred responsibility and an investment in the future. […]

20 December 2025 By Colleta Bell 243 youths have graduated from the 2025 Vocational Skills Training Programme, in a ceremony that was held on Thursday at the Large City Hall. The number marks a drop from last year’s 352 graduates, but officials say the programme continues to make a meaningful contribution to youth empowerment. Since […]

17 December 2025 By Colleta Bell The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has officially opened the first phase of the Cecil Avenue Road Rehabilitation Project in Bulawayo, a development expected to ease congestion and strengthen regional trade links. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, Acting Provincial Engineer Tatenda Nyikayaramba said the road is […]