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By Andile Vundla | 3 June 2026 Residents of Cowdray Park’s Ward 6 in Bulawayo have hailed the impact of mobile healthcare clinics run by Zimbos Abantu, saying the initiative has improved access to essential medical services in a community that has long struggled with limited healthcare facilities. Implemented in partnership with the National AIDS […]
By Andile Vundla The Brother-to-Brother programme implemented by DotYouth in partnership with the National AIDS Council (NAC) at Silwane Youth Centre in Old Pumula, Magwegwe District, is steadily gaining ground, with at least 500 boys and young men being mentored each year under a structured intervention aimed at reducing HIV infections and addressing rising social […]
Nokusa Masuku A 33-year-old man from Filabusi has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting two juvenile sisters aged three years and seven months. The sentence was handed down by the Gwanda Regional Magistrates’ Court, which imposed 20 years’ imprisonment on each count, with the terms running […]
By Monalisa Ntibane | 2 June 2026 Bulawayo residents turned out in large numbers on Monday to celebrate Bulawayo Day, with festivities including a parade through the city centre and a cultural event held at City Hall. The celebrations brought together residents, cultural groups and performers in a showcase of the city’s heritage, history and […]
SFM NEWS The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects, including a foreign national, in connection with a drug trafficking case along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo Road. Police identified the suspects as Mthokozisi Patrick Hlophe (46), Tapiwa Dube (38), and Dalubuhle Sibanda (41). The trio was arrested at the 60-kilometre peg while travelling […]
By Monalisa Ntibane Bulawayo-based content creator Alleta Nonhlanhla Nyathi says content creation helped her cope with emotional challenges and gave her a renewed sense of purpose during a difficult period in her life. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, Alleta said she was not inspired by any particular individual to begin creating content, but instead turned to […]
By Monalisa Ntibane Residents in Bulawayo are experiencing a widespread interruption of water supplies following a major leak on the city’s raw water pipeline. According to a notice from the City council, the fault occurred on the Flowserve raw water pipeline, resulting in a significant drop in pumping capacity, down to about 50 percent at […]
By Andile Vundla Financial literacy outreach programmes by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) have exposed critical development gaps in rural communities, prompting direct investment in essential services such as clean water. This was revealed by Miniater of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Professor Mthuli Ncube during the commissioning of a solar-powered […]
By Colleta Bell The South Korean Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jae Kyung Park, on Wednesday visited Nkulumane Clinic to assess the impact of recently donated medical equipment on healthcare delivery. The visit follows a US$110,000 donation by the Republic of South Korea to the City of Bulawayo last year, which included medical equipment and a vehicle […]
Monalisa Ntibane Bulawayo city council has announced the temporary closure of key roads on 23 April, from 7am in the morning to 5pm in the afternoon, to facilitate the official opening of the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Hillside Road between 14th Avenue and 23rd Avenue/Burns Drive intersection, as well as Samuel […]
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