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Beyond the Arrest: How Do We Make Deka Bridge Safe?

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hwange has concluded its three days of formal mourning for the eight church members who tragically lost their lives last Saturday morning. As the special masses end and the local community processes the shock, the driver involved has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide. President Mnangagwa has already declared […]

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Hwange Unites to Launch “Not In My School” Campaign at Don Bosco High

By VICTORIA MUTALE HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — In a powerful demonstration of community solidarity, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) officially launched the district-level “Not In My School” campaign today at Don Bosco High School. The multi-sectoral initiative is designed to eradicate violence, bullying, drug abuse, and all forms of child exploitation, ensuring that […]

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Driver Arrested Over Toyota Noah Accident That Claimed Eight Lives In Hwange

The driver of a Toyota Noah involved in a crash that killed eight people in Hwange on Saturday morning has been arrested. Fanuel Mathe was behind the wheel of the vehicle, which was carrying 13 people, when the accident occurred. Police initially identified it as a kombi in a brief statement on Saturday, but it […]

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Breaking the Silence: The Hidden Double Standards of Social Judgment and the Marginalization of the Boy Child

In contemporary conversations surrounding gender equality and justice, a glaring blind spot persists in how society evaluates interpersonal conflict, domestic abuse, and emotional vulnerability. While massive, necessary strides have been made to protect women and dismantle historical injustices, a counter-effect has emerged: the creation of a rigid social double standard that minimizes the suffering of […]

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Comply or Face Penalties: HLB Targets Residential Properties Turned into Commercial Hubs

The Hwange Local Board (HLB) has launched an inspection exercise targeting property owners who have illegally converted residential premises into commercial entities, such as lodges and offices, without securing the required town planning approvals.​ While the local authority is cracking down on non-compliant operators, it has also praised law-abiding property owners who have successfully navigated […]

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Chatunga Mugabe Fined and Deported from South Africa

A court in Johannesburg has ordered the immediate deportation of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. This follows his conviction for crimes involving a firearm and breaking immigration laws. Mugabe appeared at the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday. During the sentencing, the judge handed down several strict penalties to […]

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Tragedy in Workington: Three Workers Crushed to Death by Glass Consignment

BY NYONI TATENDA K ​HARARE, April 23, 2026 — A routine morning shift turned into a scene of horror in Harare’s industrial suburb of Workington yesterday, as three men were killed when a three-tonne crate of glass panels collapsed during an offloading operation. ​The fatal accident occurred on Wednesday morning at a local company premises. […]

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A New Era of Mobility: Botswana and Zimbabwe to Scrap Passports for ID-Based Travel

By Nyoni Tatenda K HARARE, April 22, 2026 ​In a move set to redefine regional integration in Southern Africa, President Duma Boko of Botswana and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe have officially committed to a landmark initiative: allowing citizens to cross their shared borders using only national identity cards. ​The announcement came during President Boko’s […]

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CDF Verification Visits a Success as MP Steps in to Bridge Funding Gap

Following an open invitation to local leadership and stakeholders to join a scheduled verification tour, the office of the Member of Parliament for Hwange Central, Honourable Daniel Molokele, successfully conducted a whirlwind assessment of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects across four wards on Friday, 17th April 2026. The tour, which was coordinated through the CDF […]

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Matabeleland North Celebrates 46 Years of Freedom

By Lomqhele Nxumalo In a historic milestone for Matabeleland North, Hwange Colliery Stadium hosted the provincial Independence Day celebrations for the very first time on April 18th. While the national festivities were centered in Maphisa, the atmosphere in Hwange was vibrant as thousands gathered to mark Zimbabwe’s 46th year of freedom. The choice of venue […]

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Financial Gaps Highlighted as Hwange Local Board Tackles Infrastructure Repairs

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO A long-standing infrastructure issue in the Empumalanga suburb has brought to light the significant logistical and financial hurdles faced by local authorities in maintaining aging utility networks. ​For five years, a resident in the suburb has been managing a compromised municipal sewage pipe located within her property. The situation, characterized by a […]

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