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3 weeks ago • 2 min read

Malunku Primary School Projects Commissioned in Lupane

Learners at Malunku Primary School in Lupane now have better learning conditions following the official commissioning of a new classroom block and a piped water system ealier this week. The projects were officially commissioned by Hon. R. Moyo and were made possible through a partnership between the Government of Zimbabwe, World Vision and the Mabhikwa […]

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4 weeks ago • 5 min read

Ndlovu Says Ward 11 Needs a Councillor Who Answers to Residents, Not a Party

Ahead of the August 1 by-election, Mqondisi Ndlovu is asking the residents of Ward 11 in Victoria Falls to elect him as an independent councillor, without the backing of any political party. Asked what inspired him to enter the race at this particular moment, Ndlovu explained that the decision grew out of years spent close […]

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4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Matabeleland North Investment Indaba Unlocks New Growth Opportunities

The Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2026, held from 9 to 10 July at Bhenasvilla in Umguza District, brought together government leaders, local and international investors, business executives and tourism operators to discuss investment opportunities in the province. Held under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities, Driving Growth, Building Prosperity,” the conference focused on attracting investment, creating jobs […]

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1 month ago • 2 min read

President Signs Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 Into Law

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO President has officially signed Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 into law, completing the legislative process after it was passed by both Parliament and the Senate. The Act has now been published in the Government Gazette and is officially in force. The signing follows the Senate’s approval of the bill on 24 June, […]

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1 month ago • 2 min read

Zimbabweans Flee South Africa Amid fear of Attacks

(AI generated image) BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO Thousands of Zimbabweans are returning home from South Africa as protests against foreign nationals create fear and uncertainty. For weeks, social media has been flooded with messages calling for non-South Africans to leave the country by 30 June. Although this deadline was not announced by the South African government, […]

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1 month ago • 2 min read

Senate Approves CAB3

By Lomqhele Nxumalo The Senate has passed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) with a large majority, clearing the way for major changes to the country’s governance and voting laws. During the legislative session on Wednesday the 24th of June, 75 senators voted in favor of the bill, while four voted against it. The final […]

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1 month ago • 2 min read

Police Hunt For Killer Driver

By Lomqhele Nxumalo Police in Matabeleland North are searching for a motorist who struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing the scene on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway. The fatal accident occurred at the 420-kilometre peg, near the Chisuma turn-off just outside Victoria Falls. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), a 37-year-old man was walking […]

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2 months ago • 3 min read

Over 20,000 “Mushikashika” Impounded: ZRP Puts Errant Motorists on Strict Notice

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has declared that the ongoing national crackdown against illegal transport operators, plateless vehicles, and commuter chaos is a “work in progress” that will not be abandoned until sanity is completely restored on the country’s roads. Speaking on the measurable impacts of the ongoing traffic blitz, National Police Spokesperson […]

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2 months ago • 3 min read

A Heartfelt Gesture of Support in Nengasha District

Lydia T. Tanhoya | Secretary of Information and Publicity | Nengasha District Youth League In a commendable display of generosity and community spirit, the Nengasha District Youth League, under the guidance of its leaders, has once again demonstrated its commitment to uplifting the lives of the less fortunate. On the 4th of June 2026, Vice Chairman […]

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2 months ago • 2 min read

Roseanna Hall Named Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 at the Hippodrome

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO The Harare Hippodrome was the place to be last night, as Zimbabwe made history by crowning a new group of beauty queens to represent the country on the world stage. Roseanna Hall, a 34-year-old psychology graduate from Shurugwi, was named Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026. She was chosen after competing against 17 other […]

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