THE country plans to import 230 000 tonnes of fertiliser for the upcoming 2025-2026 summer season to meet national demand. This initiative comes as the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) announced it has injected US$5,3 million to resuscitate Dorowa Mine and significantly boost local fertiliser production. Speaking during a media tour of fertiliser companies recently, Chemplex…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that the ongoing upgrade works at the Umzingwane pump station have been significantly delayed, resulting in the extension of the current water shedding schedule. This setback follows the shutdown of the Umzingwane pump station a week ago to allow the installation of two new 500-kilovolt (kV) transformers, a…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO women, believed to be part of a ruthless criminal syndicate that has been terrorising foreign currency dealers and small businesses across Bulawayo, have been arrested following a series of daring robberies amounting to more than US$36 000. Sekai Vumbunu and Florence Chisiri appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Luke Ncube yesterday,…
RUTENDO NGARA A PIG Board employee was arraigned before the court yesterday on allegations of theft of trust property involving US$27 000. Temptation Zvirikungoto appeared before magistrate Sharon Rakafa, who granted him US$100 bail. He was remanded to November 11 while police finalise their investigations. According to court papers, Zvirikungoto was residing at the company’s…
Takudzwa Dhambu A 63-YEAR-OLD Hwange man has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for raping a Grade Six student. “On the 25th of July 2025, at around 1900 hours, in an area under Chief Neka Tambe, the offender entered the bedroom of the 12-year-old victim and coerced her into having sexual intercourse with him…
THE government has launched a massive national measles vaccination programme, as authorities bid to contain rising cases of the disease in the country. Speaking at the launch of the US$1,9 million campaign at Stoneridge Clinic in Harare yesterday, the Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora — said every child in the country needed…
Tapiwa Chirume TWO teenagers from Gutu, Masvingo, tragically drowned in Ruti Dam last week while attempting to cross the dam in a homemade wooden canoe to attend a Johanne Masowe Apostolic sect church service in Buhera. The deceased were identified as Tadiwanashe Songo, 15, and Trysome Chenjerai, 14, both from Bhasera. Masvingo provincial police spokesperson…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO City councillors have raised concerns over alleged corruption in the allocation of residential stands, calling for greater transparency and improved communication with residents. According to the latest council minutes, councillor Sikhululekile Moyo said corruption was derailing many residents from owning homes. “Many residents have been on the housing waiting list…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Bulawayo City Council has stepped up efforts to fight infectious diseases and potential public health emergencies as part of intensified efforts to strengthen surveillance and response systems. This comes as the city grapples with a series of disease outbreaks and escalating concerns over sanitation and law enforcement. According to the…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER FOUR police officers who allegedly demanded US$3 000 from a Pakistani national after accusing him of disorderly conduct were granted US$100 bail each yesterday. Kudakwashe Zhira, Praise Machado, Deborah Tumba, and Sithulisiwe Manyakaidze appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing charges of abuse of office and theft. The state alleges…
