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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 […]