Matabeleland’s roads — A corridor of broken promises
The Beitbridge–Gwanda Road, a crucial link to the region’s busiest border post, has for years oscillated between promises and patchwork interventions.
By Amh Voices
2h ago
Matobo demands lasting development beyond Uhuru celebrations
We are told that such national events come with infrastructural upgrades — rehabilitation of roads, sprucing up of public facilities and improved utilities.
By Amh Voices
2h ago
Transport ministry reports progress on Maphisa-Gwanda Road construction
Maphisa hosts this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
By Patricia Sibanda
6h ago
Gwanda fugitive jailed 19 years for rape, assault
The court heard that on March 12, 2018, at around sunset, the elderly woman left her granddaughter alone at home while she went to check on her maize fields.
By Silas Nkala
6h ago
Gwanda council to construct a bypass to ease congestion
Thulani Moyo said the local authority has already begun considering the construction of a bypass road that will divert heavy traffic away from the central business district (CBD).
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Feb. 21, 2026
Gwanda woman jailed 17 years for indecent assault
The offence occurred in late November 2025, when the woman coerced the child into sexual activity.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 19, 2026
Uproar in Gwanda over prepaid water meter rollout
The mayor confirmed that the prepaid meters, which cost ZiG 270, can be paid in instalments of ZiG 22 per month and will eventually become council property.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Health ministry allays fears of medicine shortage at Gwanda Hospital
The ministry said the hospital’s renal unit provided vital care for patients with kidney-related illnesses, offering dialysis and other critical interventions free of charge.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 12, 2026
Gwanda South MP warns over poor subject choices
Marupi cited combinations dominated by non-practical subjects such as Family and Religious Studies, Heritage Studies, Mass Display, Physical Education and Ndebele Literature.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 8, 2026
