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10 October 2025 By SFM News A tragic road accident early this morning has claimed the life of Bulawayo Ward 22 Nkulumane Costituency Member of Parliament, Honourable Desire Moyo. The accident happened just before Shangani along the Bulawayo–Harare Road, after the vehicle carrying the legislators reportedly collided with an elephant. Four other lawmakers were injured […]

9 October 2025 Nokusa Masuku South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has issued an immigration directive that extends the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) until 28 May 2027. The said permit, which allows approximately 178 000 Zimbabweans to live, work and study in South Africa lawfully, was set to expire on […]

09 October 2025 By Khulisani Siziba Bulawayo Eats, the city’s growing food delivery platform, has announced the launch of its first-ever Bulawayo Eats Awards, a celebration of excellence in the local food and hospitality industry. The prestigious awards ceremony is set for Saturday, 22 November 2025, at Kings Kraal in Bulawayo. The event will honour […]

09 October 2025 By Khulisani Siziba Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that it received over half a million US dollars from its parking partnership with Tendy Three Investments (TTI) between January and August 2025. Speaking during a budget consultation meeting, Finance Committee Chairperson Dumisani Nkomo reported that council earned US558,336, R140,398, P8,107 and ZW$5.2 […]

08 October 2025 By Khulisani Siziba Bulawayo City Council has proposed a US224.7 million budget for 2026, with water and sanitation once again topping the list of priorities. The proposed budget was presented by Finance Committee Chairperson Dumisani Nkomo during a budget consultation meeting held yesterday. Water and sanitation will receive the largest allocation, with […]

8 October 2025 By Khulisani Siziba Disability rights advocates in Zimbabwe are calling for a more inclusive national budget that addresses the pressing needs of low-income and vulnerable groups. Speaking during a youth-focused pre-budget consultation, Tsepang Nare from the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH) urged the government to review […]

7 October 2025 By Sibonginkosi Maphosa Former CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa has rubbished claims that he has deserted his supporters and gone to study for a PhD in the United States. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Chamisa urged Zimbabweans to “ignore the sideshows, lies and falsehoods being spread by his opponents, saying he remains […]

7 October 2025 Nokusa Masuku ZANU-PF has confirmed that succession will not be discussed at its upcoming conference in Mutare, scheduled for 10 to 23 October, 2025. The party’s Information and Publicity Director, Farai Marapira, emphasized that succession matters are reserved for the ZANU-PF Congress, set for 2027. Marapira attributed the ongoing public debate on […]

7 October 2025 Nokusa Masuku Bulawayo Mayor His Worship Senator David Coltart has criticized the central government for implementing measures that counter the principle of devolution, restricting local councils from running independently. Speaking at a local meeting recently, Mayor Coltart highlighted that local authorities used to receive car license fees, which were used to repair […]