Bulawayo reflects on challenging but progressive year

Peter Matika, Senior Zimpapers Writer Bulawayo recorded notable progress in service delivery, investment promotion and social development in 2025 despite a slow start caused by budgetary delays, acting mayor Councillor…

New tax on betting winnings takes effect

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter PUNTERS who win bets in Zimbabwe will immediately see a quarter of their prize being withheld by the gaming operator before being transmitted to the Government…

Self-reliance by design…NatPharm sets sights on drug manufacturing

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter THE National Pharmaceutical Company  says it is ready to venture into pharmaceutical manufacturing after recording major gains in stabilising the country’s medicines supply chain in…

Brigadier General Ngarava declared national hero

Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief ACTING President Dr Kembo Mohadi has mourned the death of Brigadier General Mathias Tizirai Ngarava, who has since been declared a national hero, saying…

New 5,4km Byo-Vic Falls Highway section opens to traffic

Rutendo Nyeve Victoria Falls Reporter A NEW 5,4-kilometre section of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway was officially opened to traffic yesterday as rehabilitation works along the major highway continue.

Police warn against reckless festivities

Peter Matika Zimpapers Writer POLICE, working with stakeholders in Bulawayo, have urged residents to usher in the New Year responsibly, warning that reckless behaviour, unlawful festivities and road indiscipline will…

Zanu PF Mat South to assess MPs’ performance for accountability

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub ZANU PF Matabeleland South will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its parliamentary members’ performance, ensuring they remain accountable to their constituencies, provincial chairman Cde Mangaliso…

National dams average 78pc capacity amid heavy rainfall

Zimpapers Reporters The country has recorded an average dam level of 78 percent following heavy rainfall across the country, signalling a strong water security position for the country as the…

4-month-old baby kidnapped in deceptive social media deal

Peter Matika Zimpapers Writer POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for an unknown suspect who kidnapped a four-month-old baby girl in a chilling case reportedly orchestrated through a deceptive…

CHEERS, NOT FEARS! . .Police warn revellers, urge safe celebrations

Peter Matika, Senior Zimpapers Writer The clock is ticking toward 2026, and Bulawayo police want the party without the peril — urging residents to keep celebrations safe as security sweeps…

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