Rain totally screwed up the Highlanders centenary party in Bulawayo. The event was happening at the Club House with a bunch of fans and the team's own leadership already there. They were expecting some big shots to show up too, like the Provincial Affairs Minister Judith Ncube and Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu. The whole schedule got washed out when a downpour hit in the afternoon.
Bulawayo is dealing with a seriously rough crime wave. Police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed five separate armed robberies just days apart. Four of those hits went down in one wild hour across the Luveve and Old Luveve suburbs, all going after private homes. Another earlier robbery targeted security guards at the Hillside Shopping Centre. The crews involved used pistols, machetes, and iron bars.
The first report came from that shopping center. Two guards, one thirty-seven and the other sixty, were doing a cash transit when four masked dudes rolled up on them. One suspect had a pistol and a literal log. Shots got exchanged before the robbers dipped in their car. Nobody got hurt. Then things really escalated on a...
A local company hooked up a Bulawayo care center with a major holiday donation. Hualin Quarry gave out Christmas packages to more than two hundred kids at the Zimkids Care Centre in Pumula North’s Ward 17. The center's director, Tinashe Basa, runs the place. They provide daily meals and cover school costs for a bunch of underprivileged children and orphans from the area. The hampers from the company had stuff like cooking oil, sugar, juice, and mealie-meal inside.
This Zimkids spot is not a full-time orphanage. Kids show up from morning until evening for food and activities, then head back to whatever family they have. They try to keep the children connected to their homes and neighborhoods. Basa mentioned they even send monthly...
A different feeling surrounds the national football team as they prepare for a major tournament opener. Zimbabwe faces Egypt tonight in their first group stage match, with the nation's attention split between Unity Day celebrations and the game in Morocco. This is the Warriors' first Africa Cup of Nations appearance during the festive season, adding a layer of longing for players away from their families.
The historical record is tough, with Egypt having won both previous opening matches between the two sides. Coach Baltemar Brito has declared all players fit and is advocating for a fast-paced approach against the Pharaohs. He insists the team is there to compete and advance, not just participate, expressing belief that his squad can...
A presidential advisor issued a direct warning to individuals and groups who misused state empowerment funds. Paul Tungwarara stated that beneficiaries of various presidential programs must return any diverted money by 2026 or face serious consequences. He delivered this ultimatum during a launch event in Binga for a new constituency fund, emphasizing the administration's goal of inclusive development.
At the same gathering, Tungwarara distributed twenty-five thousand dollars to each of six constituencies in Matabeleland North. District chairs received vehicles and operational cash, while a separate twenty-thousand-dollar revolving fund was allocated to local women. The event also included the distribution of food hampers to vulnerable...
The Bulawayo city health department got a major donation from South Korea. The contribution, arranged through the Korea International Cooperation Agency and an alumni group, includes a vehicle and medical gear worth over a hundred thousand dollars. Officials say this will help them reach remote areas for vaccination drives and maternal care.
Bulawayo's Deputy Mayor, Edwin Ndlovu, accepted the equipment, which was promised during a cultural festival last September. He stated the items, like scanners and scales, will be used across the city's clinics to monitor conditions such as hypertension and track child development. The donation builds on a longstanding relationship between Zimbabwe and South Korea, with previous support including...
The Bulawayo Arts Awards returned over the weekend after skipping a year. The event celebrated the city's cultural scene with a glitzy ceremony recognizing artistic achievements. Organizers used the break to secure resources and refine the awards, leading to a strong comeback. Fashion was a major component, with a dedicated team commenting on red carpet arrivals.
Hosts, including BKay and Zee Gumede, kept the program moving, while performances from winners like Noluntu J and Mr Bones energized the crowd. Several award categories were renamed to honor late legends like Pathisa Nyathi. Key winners included Black Diva for newcomer, Bhila in alternative music, and Mjoks as top radio DJ. The worldwide ambassador award was shared by...
Zimbabwe's foreign minister is attending a major conference in Egypt focused on ties with Russia. Amon Murwira held separate meetings with his counterparts from Algeria, Egypt, and Russia during the event. The talks emphasized strengthening bilateral relationships and advancing common African interests.
With Algeria's minister, Murwira reviewed progress on past cooperation agreements. He also highlighted Zimbabwe's campaign for a temporary seat on the UN Security Council, seeking Algeria's ongoing support. Discussions with Egypt's foreign minister centered on expanding collaboration across various sectors, leading to a planned official visit to Zimbabwe early next year. The meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov focused on...
A local company is planning a huge cargo facility at the main airport in Harare. Transvaal Africa will invest just over a billion dollars to build a so-called smart cargo village at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The project is a partnership with the Airports Company of Zimbabwe, whose CEO, Tawanda Gusha, wants the airport to become a regional hub. The facility will include grading, sorting, and cold storage for perishable goods, aiming to boost agricultural and mineral exports.
The company's CEO, Patson Moyo, said groundbreaking is scheduled for early next year after securing most approvals. He noted the project will create thousands of jobs, with forty percent of construction work reserved for local contractors. The...
