A coalition of religious groups, community organizations, and residents participated in a major clean-up initiative across Bulawayo on Friday. The event, which aligned with a national cleanliness campaign, aimed to foster community pride and improve the urban environment. One effort in the city center was organized by various Christian denominations and supported by the city council and local businesses.
Hundreds of volunteers cleaned a heavily littered section of 6th Avenue. A bishop involved in coordinating the event stated that the activity demonstrated a commitment to environmental stewardship through practical action. He expressed hope that the effort would inspire more residents to take responsibility for maintaining a clean...
A Bulawayo sales consultant was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing over $3,000 from his employer. The magistrate convicted Maxwell Tonongei, aged 30, for unlawfully transferring $3,105 from the company's EcoCash account to his own registered number. He subsequently used the embezzled funds for online betting.
The court suspended a portion of his sentence on the condition of good behavior. An additional twelve months were suspended pending full restitution to the employer, Wiltop Marketing. The remaining prison term was commuted to community service, requiring him to complete 630 hours of unpaid work.
The theft was discovered during an internal company audit, which led to a police investigation and his subsequent arrest...
An increasing number of prominent companies are seeking corporate rescue, a legal mechanism designed to rehabilitate financially distressed businesses and prevent liquidation. This process provides an automatic moratorium, which legally shields a company’s assets from creditor claims and lawsuits. This protection allows a court-appointed practitioner to focus exclusively on developing a restructuring plan without the immediate threat of asset seizure.
Industry observers note that this formal procedure offers a significant advantage over internally managed turnarounds by providing independent oversight. However, its effectiveness is sometimes questioned due to a relatively low success rate. A key challenge identified by a leading...
A young footballer, Michael Kachingwe, is credited as the driving force behind Njube Hotspurs' pending promotion to a higher league. The 21-year-old attacking player has delivered an outstanding season, contributing nine goals and 18 assists from various forward positions. His composure and creative play have made him a standout performer and a popular figure for the team.
Club officials praised Kachingwe as an intelligent and versatile athlete. The player himself acknowledged the hard work behind his success and expressed gratitude for his coaches' guidance. He also highlighted the importance of parental support for young athletes pursuing sports.
The team's overall success is further evidenced by a recent championship title won by...
The National Aids Council is collaborating with over fifty rural health facilities in Matabeleland South Province to improve anti-retroviral therapy adherence. This initiative uses a community-based group model across several districts, including Bulilima and Mangwe. Under this program, trained group leaders collect medication for their members and monitor treatment compliance, which reduces clinic visits.
This approach has alleviated congestion at health centers, allowing staff to focus on more critical cases. It also addresses challenges like the long travel distances that previously caused some patients to miss their medication. Community leaders noted that the group system provides discretion for individuals concerned about social...
A religious leader has stated that believers must strive to understand their current spiritual season, emphasizing that this period is one of global difficulty and uncertainty. He explained that such comprehension requires spiritual alertness and a close relationship with God, enabling divine guidance. The leader cited the biblical figure Daniel as an example of someone whose prayerful life allowed him to be shown divine secrets.
He further announced that God is currently bringing order to the church in preparation for a great revival. This process involves cleansing the institution of various forms of compromise and immorality. A call for widespread repentance and a pursuit of holiness within the religious community was issued as a...
The Directorate of Veterinary Services is deploying a national program to protect livestock from tick-borne diseases as the rainy season begins. Officials stated that 100,000 cattle are being vaccinated against January disease, with an additional 40,000 receiving shots for babesiosis and anaplasmosis. All these vaccines are being produced domestically to ensure a consistent supply.
Authorities are enforcing a mandatory weekly dipping schedule for cattle to suppress rising tick populations fueled by higher temperatures. Farmers are urged to present their animals for dipping and contribute to the required levy. As part of these efforts, 317 dip tanks have been rehabilitated, with plans to refurbish thousands more and drill solar-powered...
The government is accelerating infrastructure development in Matabeleland South Province ahead of the 2026 Independence Day celebrations in Maphisa. Officials described this concentrated effort as a demonstration of its policy to ensure all regions benefit from national development. Multiple projects are already in progress, including the construction and upgrading of key roads such as the Gwanda-Maphisa route and the Bulawayo-Kezi Road. Site preparation for the main celebration venue has also commenced.
Additional legacy projects involve building new vocational training centers and drilling boreholes. A planned upgrade of the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo’s homestead is noted as a significant symbolic gesture. This comprehensive...
With the approaching rainy season, agricultural experts are urging farmers in Zimbabwe’s drier regions to transition from maize to more resilient traditional grains like sorghum and pearl millet. These cereals offer greater drought tolerance, significantly lowering production risks. Specialists from institutions such as ICRISAT recommend adopting improved seed varieties and specific agricultural methods to build climate resilience.
Key practices include preparing land using conservation agriculture techniques, which minimize soil disturbance and enhance water retention. Farmers should also enrich their soil by applying organic matter and strategically using mineral fertilizers. Planting certified seeds immediately after the first...
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