A recent Public Service Commission awards ceremony in Bulawayo honored outstanding government employees, marking the conclusion of a four-day strategic planning workshop. Minister Edgar Moyo attended the event, reaffirming government support for a productive work environment and linking a motivated workforce to national development goals. He praised the commission's reform efforts and its partnership with his ministry.
The ceremony recognized winners across 19 categories. Mike Mugabe, a payroll officer, received both the Wellness Enthusiast Award and the overall Performance Award. Bernard Dumwa, an ICT manager, was granted the Chairman’s Award. The Monitoring and Evaluation Department won the Secretary’s Award for its digital data...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with China, emphasizing the importance of mutually beneficial investments. During a visit to the Zhongjin Heli Energy Power Station in Matabeleland North Province, he praised the company's role in Zimbabwe's energy and mining sectors. He also addressed a local water dispute involving the company and the Diki Village Community, calling it a failure in community consultation.
The Vice President stated that all investors must fully comply with national laws, respect environmental regulations, and safeguard community welfare. He described corporate social responsibility as a mandatory duty, not an option, urging...
The eighth Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke cycling event concluded in Zvishavane following three days of competition. Amos Sibindi won the elite 103-kilometer category, with Andrew Chikwaka and Rodrick Shumba finishing second and third. Veteran rider Nkulumo Dube secured fourth place.
In other results, Honest Mugiya won the masters race. Nyasha Murindini and Juliet Jasi were top performers in the junior divisions, with Jasi finishing as the overall best junior rider. Event organizers praised the competition's success and its positive impact on the sport's popularity. They noted the riders' commitment to supporting charitable causes. The tour began in Selous and progressed through several towns, including Chegutu and Kwekwe, before its final...
Residents of Bulawayo's Magwegwe suburb report encounters with a male spirit known as Bongani, a figure described as well-built with dreadlocks. Multiple women have stated that this entity assists them, often appearing human before vanishing suddenly. He is said to exclusively communicate with women, having reportedly intervened in dangerous situations, including preventing a gang rape near a local cemetery.
One woman, Nobuhle Hlatshwayo, recalled a 2011 meeting where the spirit helped carry her luggage before disappearing during a conversation. Other accounts describe similar brief, harmless interactions, often involving a figure in white clothing who vanishes without a trace. These encounters typically occur late at night, between...
The Harare City Council risks having its property seized over an unpaid debt of $105,000 owed to former board members of its defunct subsidiary, Harare Quarry. This liability, for unpaid board allowances, was inherited by the council after it assumed direct control of the company earlier this year.
Five of the eleven former members have obtained court judgments against the municipality, authorizing the attachment of city assets. An internal council report recommended urgently settling the debt to avoid this outcome. Some councilors have disputed the payments, arguing that employees should not receive extra compensation for overseeing a council entity.
Despite these internal disagreements, officials are now attempting to negotiate...
A Bulawayo dance collective named The Black Italians is utilizing performance to combat drug abuse among the city's youth. The group, which has grown significantly since its formation last year, employs energetic Skhothane dance routines to draw crowds and deliver an anti-drug message. A member explained that their art provides a positive form of self-expression and demonstrates potential income opportunities within the creative arts.
The initiative is driven by personal experience, as the advocate recounted losing friends to addiction during his time in South Africa. This motivates their outreach, which involves collaborating with schools and community centers to identify at-risk youth and offer them a supportive community. Their...
A government official has stated that Bulawayo is steadily reclaiming its position as a national manufacturing center, driven by technological upgrades and support for small businesses. Paul Nyoni, the Provincial Affairs and Devolution Secretary, reported that diverse sectors from agro-processing to advanced manufacturing are leading this economic transformation. He highlighted the city's concentration of milling companies and a highly automated confectionery plant as indicators of progress.
The official also noted significant investment in small to medium enterprises, including a new SME center and a specialized design facility for leather goods. He linked a recent increase in formal business registrations to government campaigns that...
A former combatant, Thokozile Nyoni, has recounted how witnessing racial discrimination against her mother motivated her to join Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle in 1976. She stated that her political awareness developed during secret Zapu meetings held at her family’s Mzilikazi home, disguised as church gatherings. Her involvement began with acting as a lookout during these meetings.
Nyoni described a specific incident where a white customer verbally abused her mother at a Bulawayo workshop. She explained that this event solidified her decision to cross the border into Zambia for military training. She traveled with two companions, navigating a security roadblock by claiming they were visiting a hospitalized relative.
Her military...
The Zimbabwe Premier Netball League successfully concluded its 2025 season with all 16 participating clubs completing the schedule despite significant financial challenges. The league’s secretary-general commended the teams for their resilience and discipline throughout the Nedbank-sponsored campaign. She noted the marked improvement of several clubs as the season progressed.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Queens were crowned the undisputed champions after winning all thirty of their matches. The secretary-general also praised the performance of certain clubs that represented the nation in recent regional tournaments. She highlighted the league's critical role in developing talent for the national teams, including the Gems and the Zambezi...
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