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By Charity Chikara A 65-year-old Bulawayo man appeared in Western Commonage Magistrate’s Court, facing rape charges involving a 10-year-old girl. The accused allegedly used “extra lessons” as a ruse to commit the crime. According to the National Procecuting Authority of Zimbabwe on the 27th of September 2024, at around 3:00 PM, the man is said […]
By Anisha Hungwe NetOne, in partnership with Protraz, has taken a major step in Zimbabwe’s digital transformation with the official launch of a 5G base station in Boka, Harare. The milestone event, held yesterday, was attended by Vice President Kembo Mohadi and key stakeholders in the country’s telecommunications sector. The launch marks the beginning of […]
Lindy Ndhlovu The Bulawayo City Council has extended the contract of Town Clerk Christopher Dube by one year, ensuring continued stability in the city’s administration. The extension, which took effect on the 1st of October 2024, was approved by the Local Government Board following the expiration of Dube’s previous term on the 30th of September. […]
Chenai Museta The annual Mine Entra Expo, Zimbabwe’s premier mining, engineering, and transport exhibition, officially began today in Bulawayo. This year’s event has drawn over 250 exhibitors, both local and international, who are eager to explore new opportunities in the mining sector. Exhibitors, including prominent companies from Zimbabwe and abroad, are focused on attracting new […]
By Makhosethu Ndlovu A recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce from the 27th of September to the 4th of October 2024, has revealed significant challenges within Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector, primarily driven by disparities between official and parallel exchange rates. The survey findings indicate a marked increase in the prices of […]
By Anisha Hungwe The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urging the public to assist in the ongoing investigation of the Ecobank robbery in Bulawayo, where USD 4 million was stolen. The heist, which occurred on the 3rd of October involved armed robbers overpowering a Safeguard security driver and making off with six trunks filled with […]
By Nomathemba Mathe 08 October 2024 The Bulawayo City Council has issued a health alert following an outbreak of mpox, a viral disease prevalent in parts of central and western Africa, including neighboring South Africa. In a statement issued by the local authority, residents have been urged to take precautions to prevent the disease from […]
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 […]
By Pronellah Lunga The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced that the upcoming match between Zimbabwe and Namibia will be held without fans in attendance. This decision stems from a request made by the Namibian Football Association. The Group J match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier is scheduled for 10 October at […]
By Anisha Hungwe The Highlanders Football Club has announced that a fundraising event held at their clubhouse yesterday was a resounding success. The initiative aimed to raise US$6,000 to cover a fine imposed on the club due to disorderly conduct by fans during the Chibuku Super cup quarter final match against Simba Bora FC on […]
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