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By Nomathemba Mathe The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has been deployed to Namibia for the country’s general elections, set for November 27, 2024. This deployment aligns with Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), which requires SADC to observe all general elections within member […]
Effort Moyo President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on his recent election as Prime Minister of Mauritius. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the president praised the peaceful and transparent electoral process in Mauritius, noting it as a commendable example of democratic values in the region. On behalf of Zimbabwe and the Southern […]
Effort Moyo The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo are urging drivers to exercise heightened caution as the rainy season begins, following the recording of 102 accidents in the city from 6 to 12 November 2024. With the onset of rain, road conditions have become more hazardous, with wet surfaces and potholes increasing the likelihood […]
Anisha Hungwe Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has urged ministry officials to pursue innovation and broaden their achievements beyond the ministry’s current mandate. Mangwana made the remarks yesterday during the Ministry’s Strategic Planning Review Workshop,in Masvingo. Addressing officials at the workshop, Mangwana emphasized the importance of a […]
Effort Moyo A 36-year-old man from Nyamandlovu, Ndumiso Ndlovu, appeared before Bulawayo Magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa on Wednesday, facing charges of physically assaulting his mother after she refused to give him money. The court heard that on 6 October 2024, Ndlovu demanded money from his mother, Grace Ncube. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, stating […]
By Anisha Hungwe The Bulawayo City Council has issued a strong warning to residents about the dangers of crossing flooded streams and rivers during the rainy season. Mr. Mhlangano Moyo, Chief Fire Officer for Bulawayo Fire and Ambulance Services, issued the caution during the City Matters segment on Skyz Metro FM, urging residents to avoid […]
By Pronellah Lunga A recent gas explosion in Khumalo Suburbs has led the Bulawayo Fire Brigade to issue an urgent warning to residents about the importance of regular servicing for gas cylinders. The explosion, which occurred on October 29, 2024, caused extensive property damage and left a 40-year-old woman with third-degree burns. In an interview […]
By Pronellah Lunga In response to the ongoing power outages in Bulawayo and across the country, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings has issued a statement acknowledging that the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity. The statement, shared on their official social media platforms, revealed that the decrease in electricity generation […]
Effort Moyo Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Awakhiwe Sibanda, better known by her stage name Awa Khiwe, is boldly redefining rural identity through her music, taking a stand against the stereotypes often associated with growing up in Zimbabwe’s rural communities. Raised in Nkayi, Matabeleland North, Awa Khiwe experienced the challenges and negative perceptions that come with being […]
By Makhosethu Ndlovu The government has allocated USD$3 million to support emergency interventions aimed at alleviating Bulawayo’s ongoing water crisis, with a focus on improving the city’s water pumping capacity. The funds are specifically designated for urgent upgrades at the Umzingwane and Inyankuni pump stations. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, […]
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