Local News

2 months ago • 3 min read

Hwange Comes Alive in Full Colour

SeMi sports and Skillful Fitness Centre Partner for Landmark 5KM Colour Run & Aerobics HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — The streets of Hwange were transformed into a vibrant canvas of energy, wellness, and community spirit as SeMi Sports, in partnership with Skillful fitness Centre, hosted their highly successful 5KM Colour Run & Aerobics event at Megawatt Primary […]

2 months ago • 3 min read

Malaika Mushandu Takes Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe Dethronement to High Court

Former Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe Malaika Mushandu has gone to the High Court of Zimbabwe to overturn the decision that stripped her of her title just weeks after she was crowned in Harare. Mushandu was crowned on June 6, 2026, but her reign was cut short when the Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe organization announced her dethronement, citing […]

2 months ago • 2 min read

The Hwange Power Station Wellness Walk

Officially initiated on 22 August 2026 by the General Manager, Eng. S. Mukundu, through the Risk Section, as part of the Station’s ongoing commitment to promoting employee health, wellbeing, and a positive safety culture. The initiative is founded on the principle of “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds”, recognising that physical fitness and mental wellbeing are essential […]

2 months ago • 2 min read

Brunette Makanyiso Takes Zimbabwe to Miss World Top 12

Zimbabwean beauty queen Brunette Makanyiso has given the country a moment to celebrate after making it into the Top 12 at the 73rd Miss World competition held in Vietnam. The 26-year-old represented Zimbabwe against contestants from 111 countries, carrying the country’s hopes onto one of the world’s biggest beauty stages. Makanyiso’s Miss World journey began […]

2 months ago • 1 min read

Zimbabwe Warned of Strong Winds and Thunderstorms This Weekend

Zimbabwe is expected to experience strong winds, thunderstorms and lightning in some areas from Friday evening to Monday, September 7, 2026. The Meteorological Services Department (MSD), working with the Department of Civil Protection, issued the advisory on Friday, warning of a high chance of strong winds across the country. The warning covers Matabeleland North, Matabeleland […]

2 months ago • 2 min read

Government Sets September 9 Deadline for Street Vendors

Vendors operating from undesignated areas in Harare have been given until September 9, 2026, to leave their trading sites before Government begins a major clean-up operation. The warning was issued yesterday by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, who said illegal vending had become a growing problem in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Hwange College of Education graduates 143 students

Hwange College of Education held its fourth graduation ceremony earlier this week, with 143 students receiving their Diplomas in Primary Education. The event carried a significant announcement from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. In a speech read on his behalf by Deputy Minister Simelilizwe Sibanda, Minister Dr Fredrick […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Re-Pegging Signals Progress at Nengasha Stadium

Plans to transform Nengasha Stadium into a modern sporting facility are beginning to take shape, with preparatory work now underway. The Hwange Local Board said on Wednesday that its physical planners were on site carrying out re-pegging work, while architectural plans for the planned redevelopment have already been completed. The development brings renewed attention to […]

3 months ago • 3 min read

Why the Yo Maps Takeover at Hwange Colliery Stadium is Unmissable

Music has a unique power to unite communities, bridge borders, and create unforgettable memories. On this upcoming tour, Hwange is about to witness history as one of Southern Africa’s biggest musical powerhouses, Yo Maps, touches down at the Hwange Colliery Stadium for a live performance that promises nothing short of absolute magic. For fans who […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Death Toll in Kariba RIDA Boat Disaster Rises to 97

The death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 97, as search and recovery operations continue on Lake Kariba. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that two more bodies were recovered from the lake on Thursday afternoon, bringing the total number of people who have died in the […]