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'Lupane Grade 7 pupils can't read'
A HUGE number of Grade 7 pupils in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have reading difficulties, a factor that might have largely contributed to the poor pass rate recorded in last year's examinatio...Published: 18 hrs ago | 381 | by Staff reporter
4 suspected rustlers arrested for possessing stolen cattle
POLICE in Matabeleland South Province have arrested four suspected rustlers who were found in possession of three cattle stolen from a farm in Gwanda.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector L...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 16:01hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda fisherman runs into dead body instead of good catch
A 19-year-old fisherman from Gwanda literally became a fisher of man when he cast his rod into Sengezane river hoping to reel in a good catch only to discover a dead body floating in the water....Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 07:20hrs | 3237 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF DCC elections investigated
ZANU-PF has dispatched a team to Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South as well as Masvingo province to investigate concerns raised by some members in connection with District Co-ordinati...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 06:23hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo tops Grade 7 results
BULAWAYO province produced the best results in the 2020 Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Grade Seven examinations with the country's pass rate having been adversely affected by Covid-19 p...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 06:22hrs | 1557 | by Staff reporter
Baboons wreak havoc at Matopo High School
A TROOP of monkeys and baboons has unleashed havoc at Matopo High School in Matabeleland South province, causing infrastructural damage that includes the breaking of windows and furniture, the Souther...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 21:48hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for hit and run suspect
POLICE in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, have launched a manhunt for a hit and run suspect who is driving a black Mazda Demio.This comes after a 26-year-old man is battling for life at G...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:00hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda man swept away by river
THE body of a 30-year-old man from Garanyemba village in Gwanda who drowned in a river about a week ago has been found more than 10 kilometres downstream.Matabeleland South provincial police s...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 16:56hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
22 COVID-19 vaccination centres set up in Bulawayo
THE Health and Child Care ministry has set up 22 COVID-19 vaccination centres in Bulawayo to inoculate 6 000 frontline workers and other vulnerable groups in the city.Bulawayo's vaccination ex...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:48hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Mtshabezi pipeline a major Govt intervention
GOVERNMENT under the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa has made great strides in addressing Bulawayo's prevailing water woes as evidenced by huge amounts of money being channelled towards var...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Insiza communities face flash floods
THE Insiza Department of Civil Protection (DCP) has urged villagers to desist from building houses near Mayfair Dam in Insiza district in Matabeleland South to avoid being swept away when the dam spil...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:46hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda stray hippo shot dead
ONE of the two stray hippopotami in Lushongwe Village in Gwanda district, Matabeleland South province has been killed.The hippo was killed on Sunday night by rangers from Zimparks who have bee...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:43hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter
Government steps up efforts to complete Gwayi-Shangani Dam
MATABELELAND region is poised for economic growth as Government has stepped up efforts towards the completion of the massive Gwayi-Shangani Dam project before the end of next year.It is envisa...Published: 22 Feb 2021 at 21:31hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo records highest number of Covid-19 cases
THE country has reported two more Covid-19 related deaths and 58 new cases in the last 24-hour cycle, with the highest number of cases, 24 being recorded in Bulawayo. All the 58 new cases are ...Published: 22 Feb 2021 at 05:51hrs | 1559 | by Staff reporter
Zapu celebrates Lesabe
ZAPU is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the death of firebrand politician Thenjiwe Lesabe, whom it described a leading light in Zimbabwe's fight for independence.Lesabe, who died aged 79 i...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:03hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dam levels lowest in the country
BULAWAYO's supply dams have the lowest levels in Zimbabwe with the majority of dams in the country now full and spilling.The city, which is emerging from its worst water crisis in recent years...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:59hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
EMA warns artisanal miners
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has pleaded with artisanal miners to rehabilitate land after engaging in mining activities to prevent ecological degradation.Matabeleland South EMA pr...Published: 20 Feb 2021 at 08:56hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Shock as prophet declares bulging tummy not pregnancy
A woman from Kensington plots on the outskirts of Bulawayo, who thought she was pregnant because of her stomach which started swelling five months ago, was shocked when it was revealed to her by a pro...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 08:24hrs | 2609 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna died a bitter man
THE late Filabusi traditional leader Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu reportedly died a bitter man after government failed to apologise and compensate for his unlawful arrest and torture during the Gukurahundi ...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:57hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Female panner dies in shaft
A female gold panner from Guyu in Matabeleland South Province died on the spot while her colleague escaped unharmed when a shaft they were working in at the bank of Mlalakgomo River collapsed, trappin...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
MPs grill Chiwenga
MEMBERS of Parliament on Tuesday grilled Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga on the efficacy and possible side-effects of the Chinese-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.Chiwenga was questioned...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 05:51hrs | 3334 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna denied National Hero status by the regime
CHIEF Vezi Maduna Mafu will be buried today at his rural home in Avoca, Filabusi in Insiza District, after Government accorded him a State-assisted burial. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday a...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:05hrs | 1211 | by Staff reporter
Mbembesi Bridge major repairs complete
WORK to rehabilitate the Mbembesi River Bridge along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo highway is almost complete with the cost of repairs estimated at US$180 000. Rains undercut the bridge a fortnight ...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:05hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Matabele artistes honour Chief Maduna
ARTISTES from Matabeleland South have honoured the late revered Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu through artistic projects. Chief Maduna died last Saturday at his Avoca homestead in Filabusi, Insiza Dis...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Chief Sigola exposes corruption by Umzingwane District Lands Committee
CHIEF Zephania Sigola is accusing the Umzingwane District Lands Committee in Matabeleland South of deliberately sidelining him in the allocation of land at Springvale Estate and "corruptly allocating ...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dams gain record inflows in more than 5 decades
Dams in the country have gained a record 47,5 percent inflows since 1974 following improved rains in the current 2020–2021 summer season, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) says. ...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:56hrs | 1581 | by Staff reporter
'Chief Maduna death a blow for traditional institutions'
MINISTER of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has described the death of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu as a blow to the country and the traditional leadership saying he will be remembered for his i...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:24hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt mourns Chief Maduna
Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo has sent a condolence message to the family of Chief Maduna who passed on last Saturday due to diabetes saying the funeral will be State assisted....Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:20hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
DDF starts roads rehabilitation
THE District Development Fund (DDF), which is responsible for most primary roads in rural areas, last week launched an emergency rehabilitation programme with an initial national fund of $40 million....Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:03hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance mourn Chief Maduna
Political parties from both sides of the aisle have paid tribute to Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi, Matabeleland South, following his death on Saturday aged 86.Mafu was in the midst of rec...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:46hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South recommends hero status for Maduna
MATABELELAND South has recommended that Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu be declared a national hero for his illustrious fight for the rights of common man. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday at his Avo...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:49hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19: Insiza on edge over gatherings
Traditional leaders in Matabeleland South's Insiza district fear coronavirus cases will spike as villagers continue to gather in huge numbers for funerals despite lockdown restrictions. Malind...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:50hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu: A splendid traditional leader, cultural activist, nationalist
UGODLWAYO! Yithi! This is a familiar slogan in the Godlwayo Communal Land whenever people are gathered. Yesterday at around 01.00 hrs their Chief, Vezi Maduna Mafu passed away.Chief Maduna was...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:45hrs | 462 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Transport Ministry in lousy Beitbridge - Bulawayo highway repair
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development has started repairing the damaged Beitbridge-Bulawayo highway road.The road repairs are temporarily in the sense tha...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:43hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Iconic Chief Vezi Maduna mourned
ONE of the longest-serving Chiefs in the country, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, who died yesterday has been described as a father figure and exemplary traditional leader who constantly gave guidance to youn...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:42hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Late Chief Maduna wanted SK Moyo appointed VP
THE late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu died a bitter man after the architects of the November 14 2017 military coup allegedly snubbed the Chief's suggestion to appoint Simon Khaya Moyo as the second vice pre...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:36hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Covid-19 testing lab issuing fake certificates?
A corrupt network involving some laboratory staff working at the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory and some doctors at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have been illegally selling Covid-19 ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:53hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter
DDF gets $40 million for Mat South roads
THE Government has availed $40 million as initial funding for the District Development (DDF) to rehabilitate the road network in Matabeleland South's seven districts. Some of the roads have be...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 07:33hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Paramount Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu dies
ONE of the country's longest serving traditional leaders, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, has died.He was 86 years old.Chief Maduna was recovering from a stroke he suffered on 18 August 2019....Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 3463 | by Staff reporter
18 arrested in Beitbridge border operation
POLICE on Thursday arrested 18 people in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South for breaching immigration laws.The arrests were made as the police intensify their operation codenamed "No to border cri...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 20:36hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo firm commercialises umsuzwane herb
A BULAWAYO company, Green Afrique Technologies, has ventured into processing green tea using umsuzwane/zumbani to promote local herbal remedies for various respiratory ailments.Umsuzwane recen...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:57hrs | 1771 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after being dragged by scotch cart
A GWANDA man died on Sunday after a donkey-drawn scotch cart he was travelling in, overturned and dragged him, police have confirmed.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 14:53hrs | 1491 | by Staff reporter
Rains leave families homeless
TEN families in Matobo district, Matabeleland South province, were left without shelter after their homes were destroyed by the rains.This was revealed in a recent joint report by the European...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 06:19hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter
Why Bulawayo dams are not filling up
THE fact that Bulawayo and Matabeleland South province have been receiving torrential rains since January is evident to everyone.The fact that most dams nationally are full and spilling (inclu...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 05:53hrs | 2829 | by Khumbulani Maphosa
'Lazy husband' kills wife
A 75-year-old man from West Nicholson in Matabeleland South Province allegedly killed his wife for calling him lazy while they were cultivating their field.Matabeleland South Police spokespers...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 14:51hrs | 1744 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains leave a trail of destruction in Matebeleland South
INCESSANT rains have caused serious damage to infrastructure and crops in Matabeleland South, with villagers fearing for the safety of their houses.Matobo district ward 15 councillor Dickson M...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 1424 | by Nelson Chamisa
Abednico Ncube warns local authorities over corruption
Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Abednico Ncube has reiterated the Government's commitment to deal with corruption and land barons in both urban and rural se...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 19:06hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 13 more Covid-19 deaths
ZIMBABWE has recorded 13 more Covid-19 deaths and 65 new cases in the last 24 hours with statistics showing a downward trend in the impact of the global pandemic. The 10 deaths were recorded i...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 19:06hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 curve takes downward trend
THE country's Covid-19 epidemic curve is on a downward trend indicating that the national response to the disease is on the right path following imposed restrictions. However, health experts have advi...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 2592 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records highest rains in 5 years
THE country has recorded about 1 000 millimeters (mm) of rains on average in the ongoing rain season surpassing last year's average rains by about 100 percent, the Meteorological Department has noted....Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 06:32hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
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