Gwanda man jailed 18 years for raping niece
He was sentenced to an effective 18-year jail term.
By NOKUXOLA MBANGENI
4h ago
Afro-pop duo to launch homesickness-inspired single
Nyathi said such situations can sometimes create a wedge between partners and loved ones because of the distance and time spent apart.
By MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 18, 2026
Deadly kombi explosion: City in shock
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart yesterday expressed shock after a South Africa-registered commuter omnibus burst into flames, killing 18 people on the spot.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 17, 2026
Road brigade deployed for bush clearing along Byo-Gwanda Road
The initiative, which is underway in Mawabeni, Umzingwane district, saw teams of workers clad in high-visibility gear clearing overgrown vegetation along the roadside.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 17, 2026
Judds Farm housing project stalls as beneficiaries demand answers after 11 years
Another resident said numerous engagements with both the developer and Gwanda Municipality have yielded no results.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 9, 2026
Police impose weapon ban in Gwanda district
POLICE in Gwanda district, Matabeleland South province, have banned carrying dangerous weapons in public places amid fears the practice can trigger public disorder and breach of peace.
By NOKUXOLA MBANGENI
Mar. 30, 2026
Sudden deluge: Gwanda reels from Mtshabezi dams collapse
When the sun rose over Gwanda town, it revealed a landscape transformed by mud and debris.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 26, 2026
Women’s role in community development applauded
The programme was officially launched in January 2024, following an extensive planning phase.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 19, 2026
Stop treating road projects as temporary cosmetic exercises
REPORTS indicate that only 1,2km of the 66km Gwanda–Maphisa Road project has been completed, even as government prepares to host this year’s Zimbabwe Independence Day
By Newsday
Mar. 14, 2026
