A local politician just gave a hospital a Starlink kit for better internet. Councillor Ignatius Khabo from Ward 8 in Inyathi donated the equipment to Inyathi District Hospital, a referral center for over thirteen clinics and a nursing school. The Zanu-PF councilor said it was a leader's duty to assist the community, pledging to cover the subscription fees. He argued the move would connect staff and students to global resources for academic research, saving them time and money.
Acting Matron Hlengiwe Ncube thanked him, noting the benefit for patient communication and student projects. Zanu Central Committee member Nqaba Maphosa echoed that, saying technology lets students compete globally. The event was attended by party figures like...
A retired general who fought in the liberation war was buried with full military honors. Brigadier-General Mathias Tizirai Ngarava, also known by his Chimurenga name Elias Chimurenga, died on Christmas Day at age sixty-six. A somber funeral parade was held at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare, attended by Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi as the chief mourner. Tapfumaneyi praised the late general as a loyal and patriotic icon, calling on the nation to uphold the values he fought for.
Ngarava was born in the Chivi district and left school in 1976 to join the struggle. He crossed into Mozambique, trained in Syria in 1979, and operated in Gaza Province until independence. He integrated into the...
The power company is welding transformers shut and switching metals to stop thieves. ZESA Holdings outlined a plan to prevent infrastructure vandalism, aiming to save over four and a half million dollars. Their managing director, Godfrey Mugaviri, said strategies include adding anti-intrusion devices to transformers, tacking and welding bolts and drain plugs closed, and using cages. A major shift involves replacing copper conductors with cheaper, less theft-attractive aluminum across the roughly thirty-two thousand distribution transformers.
Specialized teams with a welder and assistant will handle the physical security upgrades. Mugaviri stated these teams have a daily target, aiming to secure about two hundred fifty-two points per...
The acting president told the new army boss that all the security branches need to work together better. Acting President Kembo Mohadi stressed closer coordination among national security organs during a meeting with the newly appointed Zimbabwe National Army Commander, Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi. The general said the discussion highlighted the unity of purpose among leaders from the army, air force, police, prison service, and the Central Intelligence Organization as critical for national stability. Tapfumaneyi called the visit part of a traditional courtesy to the appointing authorities following his promotion last month.
He stated the acting president's main emphasis was on cooperation to ensure the people of...
That musician Mzoe 7 just won a big Bulawayo award again and gave all the credit to his fans. The Kwaito and Amapiano artist, real name Mr. Gagagugu, snagged the Outstanding Male Artist prize at the Bulawayo Arts Awards for the second year straight. He beat out other locals like Ma9nine, Fab G, and Mxolisi "Mr Bones" Ndlovu. After winning, he celebrated by touring townships and partying at the Bulawayo Shutdown event, letting fans hold the trophy.
He called the award "i award labantu," meaning the people's award, stating his supporters shaped his brand. Mzoe 7 said the win is for anyone with a dream, urging young people not to give up. He credited his success to hard work and smart branding, which landed him corporate gigs, TV...
A doctor and his wife died in a Christmas Day crash, devastating the medical community. Dr. Goodnow Tanaka Machadu and his wife, Sakhile, a pharmacist, were killed in a road accident, sending shockwaves through Zimbabwe's health sector. Dr. Machadu worked at Mater Dei Hospital and co-founded Lady Coletta Private Hospital in Plumtree. Colleagues like Charles Phiri remembered him as a visionary dedicated to underserved areas. The couple, who met in 2012 and married in 2016, both studied at the University of Zimbabwe.
Tributes poured in from hospitals and online, with many expressing heartbreak for their young children. Mater Dei Hospital released a statement honoring Dr. Machadu's dedication and compassion during his tenure. His work...
Family planning officials want men to get more involved because women are mostly just using the pill. The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council in Matabeleland South is pushing long-acting contraceptive methods, citing heavy reliance on short-term options. Provincial manager Gumbi noted sixty-four percent of women there use contraceptive pills, with Depo Provera at thirty-six percent. He revealed worrying STI data from last year, with most infections in adults aged twenty-four to forty-nine, and a high number of new cases in girls aged ten to nineteen due to economic pressures.
The council is promoting the Sayana Press self-injection method for its privacy and ease of use in rural areas. Gumbi stressed the need for community...
Cops are hunting for a group of men after a brutal double murder at a shopping center. Police in Bulawayo released CCTV images of suspects wanted for stabbing two people to death at Chigumira Shopping Centre in Luveve. The victims, identified as Bishop Ncube and Malachi Ndlovu, were killed in separate but linked incidents in October. Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the details, stating the suspects appear to be illegal miners.
The first attack happened around two in the morning. A woman alerted a man socializing at the center about a fight involving Ncube and seven other men. He found Ncube bleeding badly from stab wounds inside a bar. Ncube died at Mpilo Central Hospital. Police, following a blood trail, then discovered Ndlovu's...
They're pouring devolution cash into clinics and farms to hit an eight billion dollar economy. Masvingo Province is using these funds to push development, targeting that economic goal by 2030. Key figures like Provincial Affairs Minister Ezra Chadzamira and Permanent Secretary Addmore Pazvakavambwa are driving projects in health, agriculture, and local business. Completed works include new clinics like Murerekwa and Musingarabwi, plus the electrification of Runyararo Clinic in Chiredzi.
Agriculture is a major focus, with irrigation schemes battling drought. The Gororo Irrigation Scheme in Chivi South, drawing from Tugwi-Mukosi Dam, is a flagship project planned to expand to fifty hectares. Chiredzi District has over two hundred Village...
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