Bulawayo City Council faces accusations of mismanaging land tenders, as developers who won bids in 2022 have failed to start construction after three years. A filling station site near Nkulumane Shopping Mall and a Romney Park creche remain undeveloped despite reserve prices of $25,000 and $14,300, respectively.
The council has issued only two major land allocation tenders over five years, forcing investors to seek opportunities in smaller municipalities. Corporate communications manager Nesisa Mpofu states developers receive 60 months to complete projects, leaving approximately 20 months for 2022 award recipients to comply with agreements.
Property developer Tapiwa Nyazika criticizes the tender process for attracting applicants who...
Comedian Leroy Zaware received a Ford Raptor truck, 10,000 dollars, and a house from President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Sunday after winning the Best Comedy Award at the Youth Symposium. The performer arrived in his trademark oversized clothing and handed the vehicle keys to his father immediately after accepting them from government officials.
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa greeted Zaware before the vehicle presentation, while Presidential Investment Advisor Paul Tungwarara announced the residential property gift as an additional prize. The entertainer said he plans to use his cash bonus to purchase an iron and pledged to campaign against substance abuse among young people.
Zaware had visited Youth Empowerment Minister...
Bulawayo Chiefs earned promotion to Zimbabwe's top soccer division after defeating Bosso 90 by 2-1 at Chiefs Village on Sunday. The victory pushed the Ninjas to 76 points with two matches remaining, securing automatic advancement one season after relegation from the Premier League.
Anesu Saiti and Lewis Milanzi scored for Chiefs before supporters celebrated the return to elite competition. Coach John Nyikadzino joined the team after 10 matches and expressed satisfaction with the campaign results.
The club faces a disciplinary hearing over Saiti's eligibility after Hwange and Nkayi United filed complaints with the regional soccer association. The clubs claim Saiti violated transfer rules by appearing for Bulawayo City and Chiefs...
Bulawayo musician Mzoe 7 delivered a theatrical production at Bulawayo Theatre on Friday, October 11, that merged music, dance and drama after four weeks of intensive preparation. The performer lost 20 kilograms before the show and coordinated separate rehearsals with a band, dancers and choir before combining all groups.
Mzoe drew inspiration from Nigerian legend Fela Kuti, local artist Sandra Ndebele and continental performers while incorporating costumes, lighting and stage effects. The artist managed rehearsals at two studios simultaneously and handled financial costs for venue booking, transportation and crew coordination throughout the production period.
The opening number paid tribute to recently deceased mentors Desire...
A new 262-page book documenting Zimbabwe's response to Western economic measures was released on Sunday at Heritage Village in Harare as part of regional anti-sanctions commemorations. University of Zimbabwe Vice-Chancellor Paul Mapfumo and two co-editors compiled contributions from 20 scholars examining the effects of sanctions on citizens and African sovereignty.
The publication traces historical patterns of restrictive measures and analyzes United Nations reports on their consequences. Richard Mahomva from the Ministry of Information said the work represents five years of research by academics and political analysts examining policy changes under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration.
Mapfumo stated that the chapters...
Highlanders manager Pieter De Jongh criticized the league's decision to split final-round matches across two days, arguing all teams facing relegation should compete simultaneously to prevent potential manipulation. Nine clubs remain at risk of dropping from Zimbabwe's top division, with 39 points historically providing safety from demotion since the league expanded to 18 teams in 2017.
De Jongh questioned why most teams play on Saturday while Dynamos face Bikita Minerals on Sunday at Rufaro Stadium, giving the Harare side potential scheduling advantages. Dynamos needs five points from three home matches to survive, while bottom-placed Yadah must defeat Herentals to maintain hope of staying in the premier division.
CAPS United appears...
Zimbabwe seeks a replacement for former national team manager Michael Nees, who was dismissed on Wednesday after a disappointing record of 2 wins in 16 matches. The German coach departed despite guiding the Warriors to qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Kaitano Tembo leads the list of potential successors after serving as an assistant coach in recent World Cup qualifiers. Other candidates under consideration range from local options Peter Ndlovu, Norman Mapeza, and Ian Gorowa to continental figures Kelvin Kaindu, Rhulani Mokwena, and Pitso Mosimane.
Zimbabwe Football Association president Nqobile Magwizi confirmed a committee is developing selection criteria for the position. The new manager will face...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said religious institutions remain essential partners in Zimbabwe's development through contributions to education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure at St Luke's Mission Hospital anniversary celebrations on Saturday. The Catholic facility in Lupane marked 75 years of medical service to Matabeleland North Province with 250 beds serving patients from five districts.
Chiwenga pledged government support to upgrade solar systems, repair mortuary facilities and expand student housing at the mission hospital. The vice president commissioned new infrastructure additions that include an operating theater, outpatient department, nursing school lecture block and shelter for 150 expectant mothers...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened a $600,000 primary school in Kwekwe that will serve more than 1,000 students who spent two years learning in temporary tents. Education Minister Torerai Moyo said the facility replaces Globe and Phoenix Primary School, which closed after classroom floors collapsed into mineshafts caused by illegal mining.
The church constructed seven learning blocks, administrative offices, and restrooms, all powered by solar systems, along with 600 desks and chairs for 785 students and 45 teachers. Parents had withdrawn children from makeshift classes at Russell Primary School because of inadequate toilets, weather exposure and lack of sports facilities that created dust and noise pollution...
