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Gweru in another parking fees hike
The last fee increase was on August 1.
By Stephen Chadenga
Aug. 30, 2022
Water relief for Gweru residents
Clifton Park falls under Mkoba constituency whose legislator is Citizens Coalition for Change's Amos Chibaya.
By Stephen Chadenga
Aug. 31, 2022
Gweru councillors oppose bid to honour ED
Freedom of the City status is normally an honour bestowed by a local council upon a valued member of the community, or a visiting celebrity or dignitary.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 1, 2022
Women cry foul over unpaid care work
Zvishavane ward 6 Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) member Isabel Sibanda said women, particularly those living in rural areas, travel long distances in search of water and firewood.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 6, 2022
Magistrates' court for Mkoba
Town clerk Vakai Chikwekwe said the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had approached the local authority over the setting up of a court in Mkoba.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 6, 2022
Gweru probes Mtapa house occupants
This has raised fears of abuse of the process at the expense of old dwellers.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 7, 2022
Corn-poppers invade Kwekwe homes
Deputy mayor Pikurai Msipa said people were turning their homes into backyard industries establishing maputi-making businesses, resulting in noise pollution
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 8, 2022
‘Fight drug abuse through non-partisan land distribution’
Zvidzai told NewsDay in an interview that the government has been paying lip service to the land distribution promises.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 13, 2022
Gweru residents breathe fire over bills
Speaking at various ward service delivery feedback meetings held over the weekend, residents said they had no confidence in the billing system.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 14, 2022
Diarrhoea hits Gweru
The local authority could, however, not give the number of recorded cases.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 15, 2022
Zanu PF declares war on CCC
CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba said Ncube’s statement exposed Zanu PF’s fear of electoral defeat in the 2023 elections.
By Stephen Chadenga and Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa
Sep. 16, 2022
Public urged to train in first aid
Edson Mlambo said research over the years has revealed that the lives of 90% of accident victims in Zimbabwe can be saved if first aid is administered on them early.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 20, 2022
‘Tourism on the rebound’
Rwodzi said areas like Gokwe in the Midlands province had the potential to boost local tourism.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 20, 2022
2 nabbed over $2,5m goods theft
“The suspects are alleged to have been operating while armed with iron bars, which they used to force entry into 10 different houses on separate occasions.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 21, 2022
Gweru mayor accuses management of complacency
Kombayi said council would resort to using devolution funds to ensure that the project resumes.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 22, 2022
NGO ‘builds bridges’ in Mberengwa
This follows reports that the council is planning to evict people staying at the mine.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 23, 2022
Vote Zanu PF, chief tells villagers
Mberengwa chief declared his love for Zanu PF and urged people to register to vote and vote for the ruling party.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 27, 2022
Gweru debtors’ bill soars to $3bn
Council’s assistant finance director Michael Verenga yesterday said the arreas were affecting service delivery in the Midlands capital.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 28, 2022
CCC activists trial starts
Two witnesses testified when the trio appeared before Gweru magistrate, Miriam Banda.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 29, 2022
Gweru in 20-hour water shutdown
MAINTENANCE work at the Gwenoro Dam pump station has dried up City of Gweru water taps, Southern Eye has learnt.
By Stephen Chadenga
Sep. 30, 2022
Gweru residents squill over high water charges
Residents suggested that council should instead replace non-functional water meters at households to avoid estimated bills.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 12, 2022
Gweru records 30% spike in stocktheft cases
Rural areas surrounding the Midlands capital witnessed a surge in stocktheft cases, with the city providing a ready market for the stolen livestock.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 12, 2022
Gweru bans carrying of knobkerries, machetes
Gweru residents are planning a mass sit-in at Town House to press the local authority to address service delivery issues.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 13, 2022
Mwonzora recalls 3 Gweru, 2 Vic Falls cllrs
MDC-A recalled six Binga Rural District councillors on similar allegations. Meanwhile, women in the Midlands province have called for peace in the country ahead of the 2023 polls.
By Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa and Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 19, 2022
Man threatens to axe Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant
Chimbi has been locked in a chieftainship dispute with acting chief Fidelis Mudzengi who also wants to be confirmed as substantive.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 20, 2022
Gweru residents table service delivery demands
Residents Movement in Gweru presented their service delivery demands to Gweru City Council .
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 21, 2022
CCC activists trial postponed again
Gweru magistrate Miriam Banda last week deferred the matter to November 14 for the continuation of trial.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 24, 2022
Shot in arm for Chirumanzu women
Chirumanzu district is naturally a dry area, with climate change effects now dulling prospects of good agricultural yields.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 25, 2022
Robbers pounce on Zhombe woman
"The suspects used an axe to break into her house. They allegedly covered the complainant with a blanket before demanding cash and threatening to kill her.
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 27, 2022
ZCTU accuses Chinese companies of rights’ abuses
The ZCTU raised the concerns as workers at Chinese-run diamond mining company Anjin Investments in Marange accused their employer of unfair labour practices.
