Bulawayo municipal authorities plan to demolish unauthorized grave markers at newer burial grounds after years of policy violations, threatening enforcement against 107 families who constructed full tombstones despite regulations permitting only headstones. The council issued removal notices to 65 households at Umvutcha Cemetery and 42 at Athlone Cemetery, citing a 2018 resolution that restricts memorial structures to facilitate maintenance operations, including grass cutting at sites established after the directive took effect.
Officials indicated that many bereaved relatives installed monuments covering entire burial plots rather than adhering to the dimensional limits of 1.2 meters by 2.2 meters with a one-meter maximum length. The...
National Foods Group has allocated $8.6 million toward facility improvements in Bulawayo as the agro-processing company prepares to pursue regional sales opportunities in the coming years, according to Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Lashbrook. The enterprise completed a $6.5 million Buhler wheat processing installation in 2023 that elevated daily capacity from 240 to 300 metric tons, with an additional $2.1 million directed toward packaging infrastructure.
Lashbrook indicated on Friday, following a facility inspection by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, that the organization has committed roughly $50 million since 2022 to modernize aging equipment and introduce product lines, including cereals and pasta. The company secured...
Zimbabwe will serve as a venue for certain regional gatherings while South Africa assumes temporary leadership of the Southern African Development Community following Madagascar's withdrawal from the chairmanship role. President Emmerson Mnangagwa confirmed the arrangement after an emergency virtual summit on Friday that addressed the leadership transition prompted by a military takeover in Madagascar under Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who replaced former President Andry Rajoelina.
South Africa will hold the interim position until August 2026 in accordance with SADC treaty provisions that designate the incoming chair to assume responsibilities when the current leader cannot fulfill duties. The bloc will identify a replacement deputy...
Zimbabwe's government faces intensifying pressure to center its 2026 budget around poverty reduction and fiscal transparency following a pre-budget consultation in Bulawayo that assembled legislators, economists and community advocates. National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda criticized persistent mismatches between parliamentary funding authorizations and actual treasury payments, warning these discrepancies undermine constitutional oversight and delay essential services across health, education and agriculture ministries. Participants demanded expanded social safety nets for elderly citizens and disabled populations, alongside improved compensation for civil servants to address workforce attrition.
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube...
Bulawayo residents endured more than three weeks without garbage pickup as the municipal government struggled with broken equipment and insufficient service capacity. Town Clerk Christopher Dube attributed the breakdown to mechanical failures affecting 11 of the city's 15 waste compactors, leaving just four operational vehicles to serve the entire metropolitan area. Previously pristine neighborhoods, including affluent Selbourne Park, witnessed mounting trash heaps that attracted stray animals and insect swarms.
The sanitation emergency followed the council's February decision to terminate agreements with over 20 private waste collection firms, consolidating operations under a single contractor who proved unable to meet citywide...
Authorities in Zimbabwe have requested individuals outside the country who may have been victimized by Walter Magaya to come forward as investigators examine multiple allegations against the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder. Magaya faces five rape charges and 13 fraud counts related to residential property transactions, with alleged incidents dating to 2013. His wife, Tendai Magaya and their company, Planet Africa, also face fraud charges. Police have established dedicated contact lines for victims across southern Africa, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere to submit reports, with South African residents advised to provide notarized statements through Zimbabwean diplomatic channels.
Court records indicate that...
Mlomotsha School of Excellence celebrated its inaugural Speech and Prize-Giving Day last Friday, an event attended by government officials, parents, and community leaders. The ceremony honored high-achieving students from Form One to Form Four and recognized the dedication of its teaching staff. Student performances, including public speaking and dance, highlighted the institution's focus on both academic and extracurricular development.
The school's principal described the event as a historic milestone for the institution, which opened for enrollment in 2022 and currently serves 235 students. Founder Cecil Sibanda outlined the school's vision to integrate vocational training with traditional academics, utilizing digital learning...
The Bulawayo Fire Brigade has trained 251 firefighters this year from various rural district councils, municipalities, and private companies, reinforcing its reputation as a leading training center. The city council is also finalizing approvals to establish an ambulance training school, planned to open next year. In a recent session, 35 firefighters from six rural districts graduated, an initiative designed to improve local emergency response capabilities and reduce reliance on the city's services.
The brigade operates from four strategically located stations but recognizes the need for an additional facility in the expanding Cowdray Park suburb. With heavier rainfall anticipated, officials announced plans to intensify public awareness...
Yadah and Dynamos played to a 1-1 draw in a tense match with significant relegation implications. Both goals were scored in stoppage time, with Evans Rusike giving Yadah a late lead before Issaka Mohamed equalized for Dynamos minutes later. The result leaves Yadah in a precarious position, requiring a victory in their final game to have any hope of avoiding relegation.
Yadah’s coach expressed deep disappointment at conceding the late equalizer, especially after his team had competed well even with ten men following an injury. Dynamos’ coach praised his squad’s resilience for securing a critical point under intense pressure. The match was characterized by high intensity and several missed chances from both sides throughout the contest.
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