Mounted police officers deployed to Vubachikwe Mine and immediately dispersed hundreds of illegal miners operating in the area. The deployment occurred after crime levels escalated at the gold mining facility, with lawlessness spreading to nearby Blanket Mine. Blanket Mine maintains a contracted ten-officer Zimbabwe Republic Police Support Unit team under commercial agreement for security purposes. Vubachikwe Mine has repeatedly attempted to secure similar police protection through commercial arrangements but encountered obstacles despite multiple requests.
The mounted unit arrested six illegal miners within hours of arrival and forced remaining criminals to flee into surrounding hills. Mine spokesperson Robert Mukondiwa reported that...
Bulawayo City Council advances plans for a massive development project on the former Ascot Racecourse site. The 68-hectare Ascot Precinct Plan will feature luxury residential units, commercial spaces, and hospitality facilities. Officials designed the project to transform the city's urban landscape while preserving the area's historical significance. The development draws inspiration from successful African commercial centers like Mall of Africa and Two Rivers.
Town Planning Department representative Shelton Sithole presented the proposals to local stakeholders during recent meetings. The project centers on a 400-room luxury hotel with modern conference facilities to address accommodation shortages. Developers will construct an...
Domboshava will host the sixth Phenomenal Lighting Masterclass and Festival this August. UK-based educator Mildred Moyo brings together lighting designers, sound engineers, performers, and producers from Zimbabwe and neighboring Southern African countries. International experts from the United Kingdom, Ghana, Switzerland, and South Africa will provide instruction during the August 4-10 event. The newly established Ngoma/Ingungu Cultural Arts Centre serves as the venue after organizers moved from Gordon Park in Matopos. Participants will explore the theme "Finding Light in Darkness: The Power of Shadows" through hands-on training sessions.
The program begins with orientation activities before moving into intensive masterclasses from...
Matabeleland South Province police initiated community outreach programs targeting criminal behavior reduction across multiple districts. Officers collaborate with traditional leaders to address widespread issues like substance abuse, violent crimes, and property theft. Inspector Chiratidzo Dube leads efforts to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and residents throughout the region. The comprehensive approach tackles teenage pregnancy and underage marriage through educational interventions. Multiple police units participate to deliver specialized knowledge about legal consequences.
Community education forms the foundation of this preventive strategy against rising youth involvement in illegal activities. Officers from the...
Zimbabwe's highest court rejected former Victoria Falls Mayor Somveli Dlamini's final appeal against fraud charges. The Supreme Court confirmed his 36-month prison sentence for stealing US$15,000 from Victoria Falls City Council. Justices Samuel Kudya, Tendai Uchena and Susan Mavangira ruled unanimously against reducing the punishment. Justice Kudya emphasized that public officials who betray community trust deserve appropriate consequences. The Bulawayo High Court had previously supported the original conviction from October 2023.
Dlamini committed the crime during August 2022 while serving as mayor and Ward 9 councillor. Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission investigators discovered he falsely identified himself as Valentine Munyaradzi...
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company launches the standalone Scholastica Expo 2025 after more than ten years. The three-day event runs from July 30 to August 1 at Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City in Bulawayo. Officials expect 5,000 participants and approximately 50 exhibitors under the theme "Empowering Future Generations through Heritage-Based Education and Innovation." Forty exhibitors have already registered with additional spaces available. Marketing manager Thandolwenkosi Nkomo states that stakeholders requested a dedicated expo to address education sector challenges and career development needs.
The standalone format allows students and industry representatives to interact directly within the same...
Old Mutual Zimbabwe delivered blanket donations to healthcare facilities throughout the Matabeleland region during their nationwide #WinterWarmer Campaign. The insurance company distributed 2,000 blankets across Zimbabwe's ten provinces to support vulnerable populations during cold weather conditions. Recipients comprised Mpilo and Ingutsheni Central Hospitals in Bulawayo alongside Plumtree and Gwanda District Hospitals in Matabeleland South Province. Medical administrators expressed gratitude for the assistance addressing severe shortages during winter months. The initiative targeted hospitals, children's homes, and elderly care centers facing increased demand.
Dr. Nemache Mawere from Ingutsheni Central Hospital described caring for...
Zimbabwe's digital payments landscape gained a comprehensive solution with the establishment of Paynow. Managing director Vusi Ndebele explained the platform emerged to address fragmented financial ecosystem challenges. The system bridges mobile money services, banking institutions, card networks and cash transactions. Paynow eliminates confusion and friction for users seeking reliable payment processing. The platform connects diverse financial services through one access point.
The payment system serves more than 13,000 merchants and supports over 140 billing organizations. Businesses ranging from startups to government departments utilize Paynow's integration tools. Paynow Topup enables overseas Zimbabweans to pay for electricity...
Jerry Chidawa transformed from a liberation war fighter into Zimbabwe's most accomplished ex-combatant footballer. The former soldier returned from Mozambique battlefields to achieve remarkable success on football pitches during the 1980s. Black Rhinos recruited Chidawa among 40 players when General Solomon Mujuru established the Zimbabwe National Army team in 1982. The striker earned the nickname Dzunguman for his explosive speed and direct attacking style.
Chidawa partnered with Maronga Nyangela to form a devastating forward combination that terrorized defenders across the league. His debut season produced both the championship title and Castle Cup victory for Black Rhinos. The relentless forward added another league championship in...
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