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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

Geza Fired From Party For Criticising Mnangagwa By Kwedu News Harare, Zimbabwe – Zanu PF has, today, expelled outspoken war veteran and central committee member, Blessed Geza, for criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Geza is calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation, citing the country’s economic woes as one of the reasons why. Zanu PF Legal Affairs Secretary, Patrick

Journalist Blessed Mhlanga’s Detention Triggers International Outcry By Kwedu News Harare, Zimbabwe – The detention of Blessed Mhlanga, a prominent journalist, has sparked international outcry withInternational Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemning the move. Mhlanga, the head of news at Heart & Soul Television (HSTv), was taken into custody on February 25. The charges against Mhlanga

……As Journalist Blessed Mhlanga is Denied Bail By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – In a move that has intensified concerns about media freedom in Zimbabwe, prominent journalist Blessed Mhlanga will spend two weeks in remand prison after being denied bail and remanded in custody until March 14, 2025. Mhlanga, a senior journalist at Alpha Media

….Blessed Mhlanga Remanded to Thursday By Delicious Mathuthu Harare Zimbabwe – Veteran journalist Blessed Mhlanga appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday, February 25, 2025, charged with transmitting data messages intended to incite public violence. He will spend a further two nights at Harare Remand Prison after being remanded in custody to Thursday, February 27,