Lupane hospital stuck with 16 unidentified bodies
The appeal highlights a growing challenge faced by public mortuaries in remote districts, where unidentified or unclaimed bodies can remain in storage for years.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 10, 2026
Nkayi FMD quarantine lifted after 18 months
The quarantine, which affected multiple dip tanks across the district, was imposed under section 21(4)(a) of the Animal Health Act [Chapter 19:01] following the outbreak.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 9, 2026
Hit-and-run suspect arrested over fatal Cross Dete-Binga Road accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the arrest of Mike Ndlovu in a statement posted on its official X account.
By Patricia Sibanda
May. 26, 2026
Mercury ban push doubles as informal mining control strategy
“We will assist artisanal and small-scale gold miners to formalise and be integrated into the formal economy” through holistic, integrated pilots,” Mutonhori said.
By Patricia Sibanda
May. 20, 2026
Minister denies ID backlog amid growing public outcry
This emerged in the Senate when Matabeleland North Senator Sengezo Tshabangu questioned the Home Affairs ministry about delays in the issuance of identity documents.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 14, 2026
Mat North empowerment programmes fail to stem youth migration
Youths in Matabeleland North migrate to South Africa to escape chronic unemployment and severe climate-induced droughts that have devastated local livelihoods.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 12, 2026
Bubi farmer calls for mindset shift to transform rural agric
“My research focused on soil management and arable crops, which continues to influence my work today.”
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 18, 2026
Inyathi trio in court over savage machete attack
Charles Ncube (25), Ntabiso Bhebhe (36), and Nkosi Bhebhe appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira this week on charges of attempted murder.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Mar. 19, 2026
Hwange man jailed 20-years for killing grandfather
Obey Ncube was convicted by the High Court Circuit sitting in Hwange for killing his grandfather, Gibson Sibanda. He repeatedly struck him with a knobkerry.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 18, 2026
