City only has 2 psychiatrists
The 708-bed institution houses more than 600 patients across 14 wards, while its outpatient department handles approximately 2 400 cases each month.
By Margaret Lubinda
9h ago

Soldier assaults wife for going to bar alone
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member was hauled before the Plumtree magistrates’ court after assaulting his wife for leaving him behind while she went to a bar.
By Simbarashe Sithole
9h ago
Man threatens stepmother over witchcraft allegations
A 61-year-old Plumtree man has been given a six months wholly suspended jail sentence for threatening to kill his 70-year-old stepmother over witchcraft allegations.
By Simbarashe Sithole
9h ago
City’s food outlets violate regulations
uncil’s chamber secretary Sikhangele Zhou announced plans to disseminate licensing information through social media, with all applications processed at City Hall Office 6.
By Silas Nkala
9h ago
Silobela man kills brother in beer dispute
A 33-year-old man from Silobela in the Midlands has been arrested for allegedly murdering his elder brother following a dispute over beer.
By Berita Kafesu
9h ago
Nyamandlovu hosts disciplinary boot camp for youths
A CIVIC society organisation, Coast Guards, will hold a disciplinary boot camp targeting youths, training and encouraging them to be disciplined and abstain from drug and substance abuse
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 19, 2025
Court drama during Gweru miner case
According to the State, Simbi allegedly used his wife to forge an offer letter on part of Kanuck Farm, located along the Gweru-Shurugwi Road.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jul. 19, 2025
US Executive Order derails NAC’s HIV, Aids programmes
This was revealed by Bulawayo NAC manager Sinatra Nyathi at a media engagement meeting held at Blue Hill Camp in Esigodini.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 19, 2025
US$127K needed to restore Ingutsheni water supply
The water treatment plant, which was initially pegged at US$17 000 at the beginning of the year, was, however, revised upwards to US$127 000 after a proper assessment was conducted.
By Margaret Lubinda
Jul. 19, 2025
Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters
PLUMTREE Town Council is set to introduce prepaid water meters despite protests from ratepayers, who have condemned the move as an assault on the right to water.
By Peter Dube
Jul. 18, 2025
Army, police flee angry travellers
ARMED security agents manning an anti-smuggling roadblock at Bubi, about 80km outside Beitbridge, were forced to run for dear life as angry passengers resisted being returned to the border post
By Rex Mphisa
Jul. 18, 2025
Marshals hijack Gweru bus terminus toilets
THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has confirmed the poor state of bus terminuses in the country,
By Lisa Bangomwe and Lesley Kufandada
Jul. 18, 2025
Boost for women with disabilities in Byo
WOMEN living with disabilities in Bulawayo have received hands-on training in social entrepreneurship, value-addition, branding and market access
By Bongile Moyo
Jul. 18, 2025
BCC, police patrol nets 13 gold panners in Esigodini
A JOINT operation conducted by Bulawayo City Council (BCC) rangers and police in the city’s catchment areas in Esigodini
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 17, 2025
Zim serial thief locked up in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 17, 2025
Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle in ugly twist
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist, with the Nherera family alleging provocation over the venue for the chief's installation
By Stephen Chadenga
Jul. 17, 2025
Lupane University shines at AV Expo 2025
AV Expo is an annual trade showcase focused on audio-visual technology and services.
By Margaret Lubinda
Jul. 16, 2025
Contaminated Limpopo River cause for concern in Beitbridge
Beitbridge district development co-ordinator, Sikhangezile Mafu Moyo, yesterday published a notice advising the community about the contamination.
By Rex Mphisa
Jul. 16, 2025
Zacc on awareness campaign in Beitbridge
THREE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) commissioners were recently in Beitbridge on an awareness campaign targeting different stakeholders, including travellers
By Rex Mphisa
Jul. 16, 2025
Councillors petition Runde DDC over funds abuse
The councillors queried the lack of completion of a number of projects which were started several years ago and the amounts spent on them.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 15, 2025
Shurugwi North MP fosters development, unity
Mpasi encouraged villagers to put aside their differences and focus on rebuilding their communities through active participation in development initiatives.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Jul. 14, 2025
Mat North pushes for waste water treatment and reticulation upgrade
This was said by an official during the Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2025 held in the Umguza district last week.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 14, 2025
Man convicted of stealing uncle's beer
Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware convicted Iphithule Mpofu of stealing his uncle’s alcohol.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 14, 2025
Cautious optimism over Maphisa Uhuru fete
However, local voices expressed mixed feelings over the developments.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 13, 2025
Hwange’s new CBD takes shape
Hwange town secretary, Ndumiso Mdlalose, said the project has entered the layout design stage, with a formal submission to be made to the Department of
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 13, 2025
ID, birth certificates registration blitz brings relief to Binga village
Getting an essential document like a birth certificate or national identity card is somewhat the least of priorities for villagers in the area due to poverty.
By Tobias Mudzingwa
Jul. 13, 2025
Iconic Victoria Falls in danger
This is according to a newly released global analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Unesco
By Sharon Sibindi
Jul. 13, 2025
Woman throws self under moving truck
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the death of the woman, whose identity is yet to be ascertained.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Jul. 12, 2025