The breakdown forces locals to rely on private funeral parlours or traditional methods of body storage.
Moyo said the development was evidence that government programmes were producing tangible benefits in rural communities and advancing the country’s Vision 2030 agenda.
The government has directed Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities to privatise or establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) for selected service delivery functions.
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Government has pledged to connect all remaining schools in the district to electricity before the end of the year.
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By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 22, 2026
“These include seed and input providers, stockfeed suppliers and many other stakeholders in the climate change space,” he said.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 22, 2026
According to the auction notice released yesterday, the sale will be held online via the ABC Auctions bidding platform and mobile application.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 22, 2026
Social media platforms exploded with messages celebrating Gumede’s decision to reject the amendment.
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By Admin Jun. 21, 2026
The Highlanders vendors’ centre has been earmarked as the pilot project for what city authorities hope will become a citywide overhaul of informal trading spaces.
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By Admin Jun. 21, 2026
The matter also touches on the Communal Land Act, enacted in 1982, and the Rural District Council Act of 1987.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 21, 2026
Dube noted that many patients leave public hospitals with prescriptions instead of treatment, effectively turning state institutions into “referral points” for private pharmacies.
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By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 21, 2026
He told the court that Mazibuko joined the conservancy venture as an investor and later agreed to exchange a non-functional Toyota vehicle for one ox.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 21, 2026
The project remains focused on delivering a safer and more efficient road network that supports tourism, trade and regional integration,” Ncube said.
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 21, 2026
The judge rejected Home Affairs’ argument that a person automatically becomes prohibited once found in possession of a fraudulent permit.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 20, 2026
“Zimbabweans should neither participate in violence nor respond violently to provocation,” he said
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By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 20, 2026
Mabhena referred to the Zimbabwe Documentation Project introduced in 2010, noting that it initially contained only one major condition for applicants seeking legal status in South Africa.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 20, 2026
407 youths graduate under Tonganyika Trust programme
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 19, 2026
Schools in Hwange district have received 115 bicycles and 2 332 curriculum textbooks under a joint education and conservation initiative aimed at improving access to learning for children
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 19, 2026
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has stepped up its fight against violent crime and drug and substance abuse in Midlands through an intensified community policing campaign targeting residents
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 19, 2026
John Farley Pietersen (56) and his son Liam (28) are facing assault charges arising from an incident that allegedly occurred at Pottery Industries in Belmont on July 16, 2025.
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 19, 2026
The Bulawayo United Residents Association (Bura) says residents are frustrated by what they describe as unfair and unexplained charges.
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By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 19, 2026
The local authority appealed to the Labour Court in October, but the union swiftly moved to register the award for enforcement at the High Court.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 19, 2026
At the centre of the dispute was Stand No 2408 Mbizo Township, also known as House No 408 Section 12, which was allegedly sold in April 2001 to Bernard Hove.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 19, 2026
The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2027, 44% of core job skills will be disrupted by technology.
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By Wilfred M Kahlari Jun. 18, 2026
Pride and the desire to protect a public image can delay testing and treatment, often with tragic results.
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By Piason Maringwa Jun. 18, 2026
The council noted that, as a local authority operating under central government oversight, it is obligated to comply with directives and circulars issued by its parent ministry.
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By Melinda Kusemachibi Jun. 18, 2026
Long before political leaders acknowledged societal failures, poets were documenting them.
The Filabusi derby is no different, with the battle between Jordan and Talen Vision fuelled by domination, passion, and bragging rights.
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By Ngqwele Dube Jun. 18, 2026
Mwaruwari’s next test comes on Sunday when Amahlolanyama face arch-rivals Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.
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By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa Jun. 18, 2026
Tournament coordinator Mthokozisi Moyo said the competition had come a long way since its inception in 2014.
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By Fortune Mbele Jun. 18, 2026
The bi-annual cultural extravaganza will bring together diverse cultural stakeholders from across Matabeleland under the theme: Celebrating Heritage, Strengthening Our Roots.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 18, 2026
Zimasco claims Mudzengi unlawfully extracted 27 349 tonnes of raw chrome ore fines from its Rhodesdale 3 mining claim between May and June 2021.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 18, 2026
In Zimbabwe, the challenge is compounded by socio-economic pressures.
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 18, 2026
Bgoni also revealed that VFEX has been officially recognised as a participant in the Victoria Falls International Financial Centre (VFIFC), a game-changing
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By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 18, 2026
Organisers say preparations are at an advanced stage for what is anticipated to be one of the largest Christian gatherings in the city this year.
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By Staff Reporter Jun. 18, 2026
As at February this year the total debt stood at ZiG$927 million marking an increase of over ZiG$300 000 in a space of four months.
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By Stephen Chadenga Jun. 18, 2026
According to reports, the recorded death occurred on May 22 at Shamrock Mine in Lower Gweru.
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By Stephen Chadenga Jun. 18, 2026
The parking management project, being implemented by Tendy Three Investments (TTI), began in February 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2028.
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By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jun. 18, 2026
The report says the summit seeks to dismantle long-standing silos between industry and research, allowing industrial challenges to receive immediate
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By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jun. 18, 2026
Council said the move supported its broader vision of building “a vibrant and transformative community by 2030” — and that meant starting with a clean land ledger.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 18, 2026
Farmers are now harvesting bumper crops of maize, sugar beans, wheat, Michigan pea beans and chilli peppers through climate-proofed irrigation systems that defy erratic weather patterns.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 18, 2026
They are being told that “no development comes from the opposition” and only Zanu PF councillors are recognised at administrative offices.
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By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 18, 2026
Nyathi said residents were not opposed to Parliament electing the President, but wanted guarantees that such a system would enhance accountability.
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By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 17, 2026
The dispute pits Allen Mafu against Sandra Podzo over a 50-hectare A2 resettlement plot at Woodvale Farm in Matabeleland North province.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 17, 2026
The concerns reflect growing anxiety among residents over deteriorating municipal services and proposed changes to property ownership systems.
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By Patricia Sibanda Jun. 17, 2026
Don Bosco Hwange is part of DBTech Africa and belongs to the ZMB Province network, which comprises institutions in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Botswana.
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By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 14, 2026
She felt there was a need for councillors to emphasise the issue of time management to residents so that burials would not clash, enabling the proper use of shovels and other resources.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 14, 2026
The department argued that long travel distances between service points were reducing efficiency and weakening community-level health interventions.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 14, 2026
He described the gathering as one of the most significant in the party's recent history and predicted that a fierce contest for the presidency was on the cards.
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By Jeffrey Muvundisi Jun. 14, 2026
Coltart said despite government pronouncements against riverbed mining and environmental destruction, the activities continue unabated and appear to be escalating.
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By Silas Nkala Jun. 13, 2026
While many clubs measure success through trophies and league positions, Zebra Revolution has built its identity around youth empowerment.
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By Jeffrey Muvundisi Jun. 12, 2026