Bulawayo cracks down against gold panners
Gold panners are threatening the city’s water sources by not only causing siltation, but also polluting dams.
By Silas Nkala
15h ago

Mining firm files complaint against violent bogus cops
In a letter dated April 4 directed to Charumbira, Dube complained that six bogus police officers, including Jaja, pounced at Fools Investments Mine on April 3.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 12, 2025
Kariba villagers face water challenges, risk attack by wild animals
The water challenges were revealed by Kariba legislator Shine Collin Gwangwaba in an interview yesterday.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 12, 2025
Diasporan finds new home for Byo orphans
Moyo told Southern Eye that the charity is aimed at restoring hope and dignity in orphaned children.
By Margaret Lubinda
Apr. 12, 2025
Independence Day trouble causers warned
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said police were on high alert.
By Peter Dube
Apr. 11, 2025
Illegal gas stations, vendors flood Bulawayo
A Pelandaba woman LPG vendor, recently died following an explosion at her house.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 11, 2025
Lack of access to funding hindering Byo SMEs growth
Council is working closely with academic institutions and researchers.
By Bongile Moyo
Apr. 11, 2025
Shurugwi MP bolsters community sustainability programmes
The move is aimed at building resilience within communities in the face of climate change.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Apr. 11, 2025
Rural-urban migration worsens Byo water, sewage crisis
Councillor Khalazani Ndlovu applauded council for work done in attending to sewer bursts.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 10, 2025
Byo requires US$38K for refuse trucks
Last week, council commissioned refuse compactor trucks worth US$602 400 in a bid to improve waste collection and maintain a clean environment.
By Bongile Moyo
Apr. 10, 2025
Midlands arts group launches project for poets with disabilities
“The Voices of Resilience project will begin with outreach efforts to identify and recruit budding poets with disabilities from across Zimbabwe.”
By Stephen Chadenga
Apr. 10, 2025
BCC, youth empowerment initiative
Ndiweni said thousands of youths were wallowing in poverty without any source of income.
By Peter Dube
Apr. 10, 2025
Empowered Umguza district records bountiful harvest
Zimbabwe has not been immune to the impacts of climate change, prompting the government to update the agro-ecological zone map in 2020.
By Margaret Lubinda
Apr. 9, 2025
Passengers bemoan monopoly in public transport
He called on authorities at the Bulawayo City Council and the police to ensure public service vehicles comply with the Road Motor Transportation Act.
By Bongile Moyo
Apr. 9, 2025
Innovate to boost Bulawayo City revenue: Councillors
Ndlovu said council's dependency on traditional funding mechanisms often left the city vulnerable to economic shocks amid financial constraints.
By Peter Dube
Apr. 9, 2025
MPs call for reduced taxes for Byo industry revival
Pumula legislator Sichelisile Mahlangu said charging exorbitant taxes to businesses hindered the revival of Bulawayo industry.
By Peter Dube
Apr. 8, 2025
Hwange villagers spend 45 years without water
Bonda accused a clergyman from Makwa of blocking a small dam where domestic and wild animals were accessing the precious liquid.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 8, 2025
RioZim workers petition govt over unpaid salaries
The workers are from Cam & Motor Mine in Kadoma, Renco Mine in Masvingo and Murowa Diamonds in Zvishavane.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 8, 2025
Release funds for Gwayi-Shangani Dam: Minister
On completion, Lake Gwayi-Shangani will be the third largest in-land water reservoir in Zimbabwe.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Apr. 7, 2025
Cross border traders vow to eliminate smuggling
Zivhu maintained that they had agreed with Zimra that as a pioneer project, they would allow and agree on the receipts they bring to the border and traders would pay duty according to the receipts.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 7, 2025
Bulawayo pastor ordains son to take over church
Phiri told Southern Eye that they had realised that most of the indigenous churches were facing succession challenges, especially when the church founder passes on.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 7, 2025
Kwekwe man shoves poison into wife’s mouth
Norest Ndhlovu (29) of Qagani village, Chief Malisa in Silobela, was arraigned before the Kwekwe Magistrates' Court facing a murder charge.
By William Vundla
Apr. 7, 2025
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Coltart’s uphill battle to clean up Bulawayo
In particular, the central business district (CBD) is an eyesore because of littering.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 6, 2025
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Ndlovu condemns onslaught by govenment against war vets
Ndlovu stressed that the struggle for freedom did not end with independence in 1980, and that war veterans must continue to defend their rights.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 6, 2025
Cellphone thieves involved in an accident
The suspects Leonard Sibanda (45), Enock Sibanda (36) Sikhathele Mpofu (45) and Sinikiwe Matshazi(40) appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware last week
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 6, 2025
Man jailed for axing his brother
David Moyo was sentenced to two years behind bars by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Apr. 6, 2025
Two Plumtree man arrested for robbery
The suspects Mthabiseni Ncube (21) and Vincent Mlilo (19) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing a robbery charge.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Apr. 6, 2025
Hwange pushes ahead with capital projects
HLB Chairperson, Councillor Peterson Ncube, said while some progress had been made, funding constraints remain a major challenge.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 6, 2025