Ronald Mpofu itsronaldrox@gmail.com PLUMTREE’S Mainline FC holds its only hope for football, but fans are left disheartened after a goalless draw against Victoria Falls City FC yesterday. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Division 1 Southern Region League is in its second week, with Mainline FC having already played two matches: losing 5-1 to Casmyn FC […] …
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WATCH: Hospitality sector eyes growth at ZITF, showcases new offerings
Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub THE hospitality sector is aiming to capitalise on the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which kicks off in Bulawayo on Monday to unveil new offerings and reinforce its role as a key driver of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This year’s Sapphire edition is held under the theme, […] …
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Faith key to national healing – President Mnangagwa
Blessings Chidakwa in Masvingo The church’s role as a key pillar in nation building took centre stage as President Mnangagwa addressed thousands of congregants at the 2025 Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Easter Conference held at Mbungo Estate in Masvingo today. In a speech read on his behalf by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel […] …
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Kumalo School bursar sentenced to community service for theft
Online Reporter A KUMALO Primary School bursar who misappropriated over US$500 in school development levies collected from learners has been ordered to perform 420 hours of community service. Rumbidzai Magwaku (36) was convicted on her own plea of guilty to theft by Bulawayo magistrate Mrs Eva Matura. She converted US$502 in school funds to her […] …
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Government launches probe into Rovos Rail and BBR train collision
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw THE Government has launched an investigation into the collision between a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train and a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway (BBR) goods train, which occurred on Good Friday. Authorities are also working tirelessly to repair the damaged railway infrastructure along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge line. The head-on collision, which happened at around 7AM in […] …
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Fire breaks out in emergency unit at Tembisa Hospital
Firefighters and the Gauteng emergency management services have responded to a fire at Tembisa Hospital’s accident and emergency unit. No casualties have been reported so far. “The report that we have now is that all patients who were at the accident emergency unit have been safely evacuated to a safer area within the hospital. We […] …
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Mposa continue on winning streak
Sikhumbuzo Moyo Black Mambas Queens 0 Mposa Academy 2 NEWLY promoted Zimbabwe Women’s Super League side, Mpopoma Sports Academy continued with their disrespect for seasoned teams in the league after shocking Black Mambas Queens at their own Mkushi Academy backyard this afternoon. Second half goals, 11 minutes apart by Rutendo Madongorere (65mins) and Thando sibanda […] …
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HALLELUJAH! Pastor Barak finally bags first award at ZGMA
Mthabisi Tshuma ,Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub AFTER years of nominations but no wins, Bulawayo’s own Pastor Barak has finally struck gold! The gospel crooner, who’s long been a familiar name in awards circuits like the Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA), National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), and Skyz Metro FM Awards, had never tasted victory—until now. […] …
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Conquering couple arrives back in Bulawayo
Sipepisiwe Moyo,Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub ADVENTUROUS cycling couple Vusumuzi Mkandla and Thandolwenkosi Tshuma, who cycled and conquered 11 countries, arrived in Bulawayo today at 10 am to complete the second season of the cycling expedition. Upon arrival, the couple was welcomed at the Large City Hall by several people who included their family, city […] …
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Ministers visit Rovos-BBR train accident victims
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter THE Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi and the Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Judith Ncube, on Saturday morning, visited eight Gwanda train accident victims at Mater Dei Hospital. The accident came about when a Rovos Rail train collided with a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway goods train just outside […] …
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