Only 1,2km of 66km Maphisa Road complete ahead of Uhuru Day
ONLY 1,2km of the 66km Gwanda-Maphisa Road project is complete as contractors race against time to finish the project ahead of this year’s Independence Day commemorations
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Mar. 13, 2026
Govt tightens oversight of contractors on key Byo–Maphisa road project
Government has stepped up oversight of contractors rebuilding the strategic Bulawayo–Maphisa highway
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 12, 2026
Matabeleland artists drive cultural momentum
The most profound lesson emerging from this resurgence is that unity is essential, not optional, for the future of Matabeleland’s creative sector.
By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu
Mar. 12, 2026
Stanbic Bank, NUST Launch Scholarship Fund for Matabeleland students
Under the programme, selected students will receive full tuition, accommodation, meals, laboratory and equipment fees, as well as a brand-new laptop.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 12, 2026
City’s raw water woes worry councillors
COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo have raised alarm over rampant mining activities along river beds feeding the city’s supply dams
By Nizbert Moyo and Hstvzim
Mar. 10, 2026
Matobo women in drive to preserve African culinary heritage
Ndlovu said they also seek to promote intergenerational knowledge transfer, and position traditional cuisine within Zimbabwe’s creative economy.
By Margaret Lubinda
Mar. 5, 2026
Matobo roads in poor state ahead of Independence Day celebrations
Mlotshwa expressed her concern in Parliament last week.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 5, 2026
Alarm over Matabeleland’s disappearing mountains
He said entire mountains have been reduced to flat ground in the search for gold, leaving behind environmental damage and cultural loss.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 1, 2026
Uproar over nurse training intakes in Matabeleland
However, Ndiweni noted that after the introduction of decentralised recruitment, they stopped assisting, believing applicants could now access training institutions directly.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 1, 2026
