Illegal miners invade children's home, fields

The gold miners have also been accused of destroying homesteads and fields.
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Mthwakazi activist denied bail
Mthwakazi activist denied bail
Jele (34) appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware seeking bail pending trial and was remanded in custody to February 24 this year.
By Peter Dube Feb. 17, 2025
Councillor accused of fleecing vendors
The vendors said ward 1 councillor, Josiah Mutangi, made them pay US$200 each for the promised vending bays last year.
By Peter Dube Feb. 16, 2025
Jobs lost and treatment stopped as USAid freeze hits HIV care in Zim
Her dismissal came shortly after Donald Trump’s executive order pausing foreign assistance, pending a 90-day review period, to developing nations.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe Feb. 16, 2025
Parliament acts on Hwange pollution petition
The Greater Whange Residents Trust  (GWRT) filed the petition in December last year saying their health was at risk because of the pollution.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 16, 2025
City sees surge in approved building plans
The developments are revealed in the council’s latest minutes on Building control section monthly statistics report.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 16, 2025
Gang related violence rocks schools
Magwegwe North rank marshal, Nkosi Khumalo, said they are forced to break up fights between rival school gangs every week.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 16, 2025
Man rejects positive paternity results
The man, Givemore Chekede, rejected the results saying the DNA tests were conducted at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) against his will.
By Berita Kafesu Feb. 16, 2025
Preparations for Dakamela awards gain momentum
The annual event now in its third year running will be held on April 4 and 5 in Nkayi.
By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 16, 2025
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Concern over contaminated Umguza River water
Umguza River is the main source of water for communities on the outskirts of Bulawayo.
By Margaret Lubinda Feb. 15, 2025
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Byo, residents clash over weep holes
RESIDENTS of Bulawayo have expressed mixed feelings over the opening of weep holes at the base of perimeter walls to curb flooding.
By William Vundla Feb. 15, 2025
Zanu PF councillor in trouble for defrauding vendors
Mutangi (49) and Zhou (44) were granted US$400 bail each by Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja and will return to court on February 27.
By Berita Kafesu Feb. 15, 2025
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Govt speaks on tackling air pollution in Hwange
“Plans are at an advanced stage to install some real time air emission monitoring systems in Hwange which will allow continuous data collection,” she said.
By Peter Dube Feb. 15, 2025
Police set dogs on armed robber
They pleaded not guilty and were remanded in custody to February 20.
By Berita Kafesu Feb. 14, 2025
Bulawayo sets 2025 events calendar
Council noted that the events served as platforms for stakeholders to share insights, best practices and innovative strategies that contribute to the growth of the local economy.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 14, 2025
MRP activist jailed for defending Plumtree students
Jele appeared in court yesterday, where Mavula filed for bail and the matter is pending.
By Peter Dube Feb. 14, 2025
Reject water privatisation, Byo residents urged
He said privatisation of water was likely to expose women and girls to abuse.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 14, 2025
Increase in suicide cases rock Beitbridge
The other woman, a known shoe vendor, committed suicide after discovering that her husband was dating a woman older than her.
By Rex Mphisa Feb. 13, 2025
Private sector reeling from excessive regulatory costs: CZI
The CZI Matabeleland Chapter president said discussions around improving financial inclusion were important, adding that the informal sector played a significant role in the economy.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 13, 2025
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Byo silences voices opposing Glassblock Dam
Bulawayo gets its water from Insiza Mayfair, Upper Ncema, Lower Ncema, Mtshabezi, Umzingwane and Inyankuni.
By Patricia Sibanda and Peter Dube Feb. 13, 2025
Mentally challenged woman attempts to kill son
Bulawayo police acting spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incident.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 12, 2025
MRP petitions govt, Zimsec over controversial Heritage book
MRP demanded the immediate removal of the Heritage Studies examination paper from the current and future examination schedules in Zimbabwe.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 12, 2025
Byo man (22) kidnaps, beds minor
The suspect Clinton Kabvumbura (22) appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja to answer to a charge of sleeping with a minor and kidnapping.
By Berita Kafesu Feb. 12, 2025
Siblings nabbed for murder, rape and robbery
Msebele said on January 4, detectives from CID Nkulumane received reports of robbery, rape and attempted murder committed by the two.
By Mpumelelo Moyo Feb. 12, 2025
We’re in danger of being re-colonised: Sibanda
Sibanda made the remarks during the launch of the Presidential War Veterans Fund, warning those occupying top positions to take stock of their actions.
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 11, 2025
Chief Njelele in storm over seizure of cattle, goats
Ninety-five-year-old Philimon Machaile from the Forest area under Chief Njelele was made to pay a penalty of three cattle after his nephew raped a local girl.
By Desmond Chingarande Feb. 11, 2025
Byo registers 200 diarrhoea cases, one death
According to the report, Bulawayo province rolled out intensified emergency response mechanisms for all pillars to detect, contain, monitor, predict and
By Silas Nkala Feb. 11, 2025
Council arrests 184 illegal gold panners
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC)'s parks section last year arrested about 180 illegal gold panners around the city and its water catchment area in Matabeleland South.
By Silas Nkala Feb. 10, 2025