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Disaster looms on Gwayi-Shangani shores

Villagers are growing increasingly anxious over the government's failure to communicate relocation plans.

By Patricia Sibanda Aug. 2, 2026

Pressure mounts over activist jailed for video

Mbedzi posted a video on social media calling for protests against the recently enacted CAA3, which extended President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 2, 2026

Pressure mounts over activist jailed for video

Bulawayo challenged to justify pre-paid water meter rollout

According to the council, the initiative forms part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy as it battles mounting unpaid rates and service charges amounting to ZiG2,728 billion.

By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jul. 30, 2026

Bulawayo challenged to justify pre-paid water meter rollout

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July 31 protests: Spooks hunt ring leaders

NDWG Matabeleland South provincial chairperson Bhekimpilo Mbedzi was arrested a fortnight ago in Beitbridge and charged with inciting public violence.

By Kenneth Nyangani and Tatenda Kunaka Jul. 29, 2026

July 31 protests: Spooks hunt ring leaders

Gwanda Hospital gets incinerator

Matabeleland South Provincial medical director, Andrew Felix Muza, said the incinerator will minimise health risks for workers and the surrounding community.

By Nizbert Moyo Jul. 19, 2026

Chilli farming sweeps Lupane

He said the project represented a shift from traditional farming towards a community-based industrialisation model.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 16, 2026

Garikai project lays foundation for Lupane’s urban growth

“We are here to appreciate the progress made, identify any implementation gaps and make recommendations that will help bring this important project to completion.”

By Staff Reporter Jul. 16, 2026

Garikai project lays foundation for Lupane’s urban growth

Beitbridge headmaster’s ultimate sacrifice for poor rural girls

Learners from distant villages would either struggle to reach school every day or abandon their education altogether because the journey was simply too long.

By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 5, 2026