Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho will spend the next 15 years behind bars after being convicted of attempting to rape a woman outside a local bar. Tholakele Ncube, of Efusini suburb, was found guilty of attempted rape by Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira, following a harrowing incident that took place on…
SANDRA HOVE THE Barwick School is set to host the Great Dyke Cycle Tour in Concession, Mazowe District this Saturday, marking the third edition of the tour. The event, which has gradually gained traction in the region, fostering a love for cycling and encouraging healthy lifestyles among local youth will feature an array of races…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a tragic case of sudden death involving a two-month-old baby who was found dead after his mother allegedly consumed crystal methamphetamine the previous night. Bulawayo police deputy spokesperson, Thandekile Ndlovu, confirmed the incident, which occurred in Mabutweni suburb on November 3, 2025. According to the police,…
ONE of the elite private schools in the country— Tynwald High— has released a new musical track titled Fambai Neni that honours fathers for the significant roles they play in the families and society at large. Our Lifestyle Editor Vasco Chaya spoke to the school’s headmaster Kenias Matimba pertaining to the new track. Below are…
RETAILERS have urged local authorities and business operators to swiftly implement the government’s new ease of doing business reforms, warning that delays could undermine their intended benefits for the retail and wholesale sector. This push follows the streamlining of operations in the wholesale and retail sector by merging 11 fragmented local authority licences into a…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES are pursuing measures to ease the country’s prolonged power outages by opening the electricity market to private suppliers, expanding non-hydropower energy capacity, and courting foreign investors. Speaking during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in the United Arab Emirates yesterday, the minister of Energy, July Moyo, said…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) reports critically low water levels in major dams across Matabeleland North and South provinces. This comes as the country has been experiencing climate-induced drought in the past few years. Speaking at the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF) in Harare on Tuesday, Zinwa hydrologist Charmine Mawodza said communities…
AUTHORITIES in Bulawayo have urged the government to prioritise industrial revival in the city through targeted budget allocations, incentive packages, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Speaking at the 2026 pre-budget seminar, Bulawayo minister of State, Judith Ncube, said many manufacturing facilities had scaled down operations or temporarily closed. “We face the reality of a manufacturing sector that…
…maintains position as the world’s most profitable airline THE Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 21-YEAR-OLD man, who is a mental patient from Masimini village 1, Inyathi, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother to death with a log following a misunderstanding. The shocking incident, which occurred on November 3, has left the rural community reeling in disbelief. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday…
