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Constituency Development Fund Meeting Highlights and Upcoming Initiatives

On April 13, 2024, a public consultation meeting was held at St. Ignatius Primary School in Hwange, focused on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for Hwange Central. The gathering was well-attended and marked a significant step in community engagement regarding local development initiatives. Meeting Outcomes Daniel Molokeli, the MP for Hwange Central, led the meeting, […]

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WHANGE CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY RECEIVES CDF FUNDS AFTER TWO-YEAR WAIT

Hwange, Zimbabwe – The Whange Central constituency has finally received its long-awaited Constituency Development Fund (CDF) disbursement, with 1.3 million ZiG deposited into the special bank account set up to administer the funds. According to a statement issued by Hon. MP Fortune Daniel Molokele, the disbursement is part of the 2024 national budget, and the […]

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Hwange Mourns the Loss of Beloved Community Figure Officer Bernard Nyika

The Hwange community is in mourning following the tragic death of Officer Bernard Nyika, who lost his life in a horrific accident on January 4, 2026. A commuter omnibus, branded “Nyathi,” veered off the road and overturned between Dinde and Chentali, near the Hwange tollgate. According to initial reports from the site, twelve individuals sustained […]

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Bleak New Year for NRZ Workers Amid Promising Developments

Harare, Zimbabwe — As the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recently announced promising developments in rail services, the New Year brings a cloud of uncertainty for its employees. Staff members have been informed that salaries for December 2025, along with annual bonuses, will be deferred, leaving thousands in dire financial straits as the nation enters […]

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Zambia Becomes the First African Nation to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move, confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, allows mining companies, especially those owned or financed by Chinese firms, to pay part of their tax obligations in yuan rather than exclusively in U.S. dollars. This […]

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The Enigmatic Transformation: A Lightning Strike and a Mysterious Ant Hill

Story By: PenPusher Lawrence Moyo In a small community in Kanjeza, Simangani, a woman has found herself at the center of an unsettling phenomenon following a mysterious lightning strike. The incident, described by the woman, has left neighbors and onlookers both intrigued and alarmed. A Lightning Bolt Strikes One fateful day, a bolt of lightning […]

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Hwange Power Station is set to undergo a US$450 million upgrade, with refurbishment work on Units 1 to 6 expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The units were built in two stages starting in the 1970s, with commissioning taking place in phases throughout the 1980s. In his year-end message to stakeholders and employees, ZESA Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Cletus Nyachowe, said the repowering project is meant to stabilise the national grid and restore the plant’s original output […]

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A festive weekend outing on the Zambezi River in Binga turned to tragedy on Saturday when Brenda Nyoni was killed in a crocodile attack, highlighting the ever-present dangers of the region’s wildlife-rich waters.

The 28-year-old victim was enjoying a river island excursion with her husband, Taylor Bruce, and two friends when the incident occurred. Inspector Glory Banda, a spokesperson for the Matabeleland North police, stated that the group had arrived around 3:00 PM via speedboat, looking to relax and take photographs along the shoreline. Upon their arrival at […]

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HomeArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHwange playwright Lawrence Moyo uses drama to preserve local culture

Story by Mhlomuli Ncube HWANGE-based playwright Lawrence Moyo, popularly known as “the Penpusher,” is using theatre and short films to highlight and preserve Zimbabwean cultural values for future generations. Moyo’s work focuses on celebrating local traditions and everyday life, ensuring Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage is captured through storytelling. His productions often involve young people, who […]

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