Deadly kombi explosion: City in shock
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart yesterday expressed shock after a South Africa-registered commuter omnibus burst into flames, killing 18 people on the spot.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 17, 2026
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Mnangagwa accused of brewing ‘constitutional abomination’ in purge of human rights chair
According to these provisions, the chairperson of the ZHRC enjoys a high level of security of tenure, specifically linked to that of the judiciary.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Apr. 12, 2026
The PSC: Where critics go to ‘serve’ in silence
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has released the new notes of the funny money know as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) amid pomp and fanfare.
By Doctor Stop It
Apr. 12, 2026
Let’s clean Byo ahead of ZITF: Coltart
Bulawayo Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube stressed the importance of community participation in ensuring a clean environment.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 10, 2026
Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendment process risks losing legitimacy
Democracy thrives on the free exchange of ideas, including dissent. When citizens are intimidated or silenced, the process ceases to be democratic and becomes performative.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Apr. 5, 2026
Chicken Slice, broken glasses and the Munhumutapa delusion
Lovemore Madhuku was beaten so badly he ended up in the hospital, and the police—with a straight face—said they weren't involved.
By Doctor Stop It
Apr. 5, 2026
Councillors raise concern over slow pace of stand servicing
Madzana explained that the stands were sold under a pre-sale scheme, but changes in monetary policy created challenges in the collection and use of funds.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 3, 2026
Bulawayo water rationing remains in force
Mayor David Coltart, however, stressed that the crisis is no longer about water availability, but the city’s capacity to deliver it.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 3, 2026
Zimbabwe’s thuggish path to a perpetual presidency
The City Sports Centre in Harare has long been a venue for assembly, but on Tuesday, it became a theatre of the absurd—and the brutal.
By Freedom Chimuriwo
Apr. 2, 2026
