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Gweru residents welcome City Council’s US$230,000 investment in service delivery By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru residents are optimistic about improved service delivery following the city council’s acquisition of two new ambulances, two service delivery vehicles, and essential farm implements valued at US$230,000. The development aims to address long-standing challenges in emergency response, infrastructure maintenance, and waste […]

Government orders immediate removal of vendors amid rising tensions By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwean government, led by Zanu PF, has ordered the immediate removal of vendors from undesignated areas within 48 hours, citing concerns over public safety, health, and security. This decision has sparked intense debate among citizens, vendors, and opposition groups, who argue that

….. Amid Fuel Mismanagement, Rising Debt and Revenue Shortfalls By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru – The City of Gweru is facing a trifecta of financial challenges, as recent Full Council and Finance Committee reports reveal critical issues with fuel mismanagement, escalating debts and substantial revenue shortfalls. The findings, confirmed during the 713th Full Council meeting held

Incestuous Affair Ends in Prison for Zimbabwean Pastor as he impregnates daughter By Kwedu News A Zimbabwean pastor from the Apostolic Faith Mission has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for engaging in an incestuous relationship with his teenage daughter. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed the verdict in a statement, revealing

By Dumisani Ndlovu In a high-profile case that has rocked the Kwekwe community; two men have been sentenced to double life imprisonment for their involvement in the brutal murders of a respected educational figure and a young woman during a botched robbery in May 2023. The High Court ruling, delivered by Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, marks

By Dumisani Ndlovu Kwekwe City Council has received government approval for its 2025 budget, totaling $47.8 million. This significant milestone paves the way for enhancing local infrastructure and service delivery. Kwekwe Mayor, Councillor Albert Zinhanga, described the budget as “people-centered” and prioritizes critical areas such as infrastructure development, water and sanitation upgrades, and improved service

Mysterious hippopotamus sighting in Chirumanzu ends in tragic confrontation By Dumisani Ndlovu A bizarre incident unfolded in Chirumanzu’s Ward 9, where a hippopotamus was shot dead by Parks and Wildlife Management Board officials after being spotted frolicking in Rutunga Dam. The unusual sighting left villagers astonished, as it was the first time a hippo had

: The power of community-driven ecotourism By Dumisani Ndlovu In the heart of Zimbabwe, nestled among rolling hills and shimmering waters, lies the Chirumhanzu Rural District—a place where dreams, once mere wisps of smoke, have begun to take solid form. The Holy Cross Dam rural ecotourism project, now a staggering 75 percent complete, stands as