A 25-year-old man from Bulawayo has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping his 22-year-old cousin in a parked vehicle. The accused, who cannot be named to protect the survivor’s identity, was found guilty by regional magistrate Shingai Mutiro, who described rape as a grave offence warranting a custodial sentence.

BULAWAYO — The Bulawayo Magistrates' Court was the scene of an emotional and desperate plea this week, as a complainant in a domestic violence case begged the bench to release her alleged attacker to prevent her family from starving. The case has reignited a national conversation regarding the intersection of economic dependence and gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Barbra Phiri, heard a harrowing account of the events that transpired at the home of 44-year-old Virginia Nkomazana. According to prosecutor Mehluli Ndlovu, Mupande gained entry into the yard using an alternative entrance at approximately 3:00 AM. Once inside, the accused reportedly targeted Nkomazana’s bedroom door, shouting demands for her to emerge. In a desperate attempt to lure the victim outside, Mupande began flashing US dollars,

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GWERU – A Bulawayo woman has lost at least US$800 in cash and valuables after falling victim to a coordinated distraction theft in Gweru on 18 April 2026. The victim, Constance Makhubalo, had travelled from Bulawayo with her sisters for their grandmother’s funeral when the incident occurred at Metro Peech, where the family had stopped to buy groceries.

BULAWAYO – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has hit back at Bulawayo mayor David Coltart following criticism over his presence alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana leader Duma Boko during last week’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Bulawayo – Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has convened a high-level consultative meeting to address the growing impact of illegal and destructive mining activities in the uMzingwane catchment. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Levi Mayihlome, Deputy Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament, officials from the City of Bulawayo, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Environmental Management Agency, the Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO — A significant shift is taking hold in the Midlands capital as service stations in Bulawayo have begun accepting the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for fuel purchases. This development signals growing confidence in the local currency and marks a notable departure from the resistance encountered following the ZiG's introduction in April 2024.

Bulawayo – Deputy president of the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe, Fortune Charumbira, has moved to correct what he described as misleading reports surrounding the death of Manicaland provincial chiefs’ assembly chair and Senator, Chief Mapungwana (born Ananias Mapungwana). Chief Mapungwana died on Monday at a private hospital in Bulawayo after a brief illness.

Bulawayo – Nurses at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) staged a peaceful but highly visible protest this week, flooding the city streets as they demanded salary increases, improved working conditions, and urgent intervention from the government. The demonstration, which drew attention from motorists and pedestrians alike, highlighted growing frustration among Zimbabwe’s public healthcare workers. Dressed in their uniforms, the nurses carried placards with messages such as “Pay

Harare – The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has rolled out a nationwide promotion granting motorists a 100 percent waiver on penalties for overdue vehicle licence fees, in a move aimed at boosting compliance and easing financial pressure on drivers. The limited-time offer, which runs from April 20 to May 2, 2026, coincides with the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2026 (ZITF), one of the country’s largest commercial events. Authorities say the initiative is d

BULAWAYO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that 12 people died in the deadly kombi explosion along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road, as authorities begin identifying victims and investigating the cause of the blast. The incident occurred on April 16, 2026, at around 12:45PM near the 27-kilometre peg close to Esigodini, when a Toyota Quantum carrying passengers suddenly exploded.

GWANDA – Investigations into the deadly kombi explosion along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road have intensified, with authorities deploying a bomb disposal unit amid growing questions over the cause of the blast that killed at least 18 people. The tragedy occurred between 1 PM and 2 PM on Thursday near the Much Binding area, between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate, about 20 kilometres from Bulawayo.

BULAWAYO – A Bulawayo magistrate, Evia Matura, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for criminal abuse of office after unlawfully releasing a fraud suspect without a valid bail application. Matura (47) was convicted under Section 174 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act following irregular actions taken while presiding at Tredgold Magistrates’ Court.

BULAWAYO — A 30-year-old woman from West Somerton suburb has begun a three-year prison sentence following her conviction for dealing in dangerous drugs in the city's central business district. Lakin Lee Robinson was initially handed a six-year term, but three years were suspended on the condition of future good behavior. The sentencing follows a coordinated sting by the CID Drugs and Narcotics Unit, which also resulted in a four-year effective sentence for her husband, Darian

SHANGANI — The nation is in deep mourning following a horrific road traffic accident along the Harare–Bulawayo Road that claimed the lives of a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier, his wife, and their two young children. The tragedy, occurring just 10km past Shangani on Monday, April 7, 2026, marks another dark chapter in a season already marred by road fatalities.

BULAWAYO — President Duma Boko of Botswana is set to officially open the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), marking a significant moment for regional economic integration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Zhemu Soda, during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare on Wednesday.

BULAWAYO — Seven supporters of Highlanders FC have died following a tragic road accident along the Bulawayo–Gwanda Road on Friday evening, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe’s football community. The fans were travelling from Bulawayo after attending a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match in which Highlanders played to a goalless draw against FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium.

HARARE – A one-year-old girl has died after drowning in a bucket of water in Nketa, Bulawayo, in a tragic incident that police say highlights the dangers of leaving young children unsupervised. According to Nomalanga Msebele, the Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred on March 31 at around 4pm. The toddler had been left in the care of her 11-year-old brother while their 20-year-old mother briefly went to take a bath.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rallied strong support from both public and private sector stakeholders through a fundraising golf tournament in Bulawayo, aimed at constructing a new high school in Umguza, Matabeleland North. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to expand access to education, with the proposed ZRP Umguza High School project targeted for completion by 2027.