Hwange
A 32-year-old Hwange man has been fined and banned from driving after fatally hitting a pedestrian with his car late last year. The court heard that the incident occurred on December 11, 2024, when Emmanuel Mudeya was driving alone at approximately 65 km/h, slightly over the 60 km/h limit, on a local road. According to […]
A 64-year-old Hwange man has been convicted of physically assaulting his wife after she caught him at his girlfriend’s residence. The incident occurred on 17 April 2025, when the woman followed her husband to a house where he was allegedly visiting his mistress. A heated confrontation ensued, during which the man turned violent striking his […]
In a landmark decision, Ms. Silibaziso Mlotshwa has been officially appointed as the inaugural substantive Chief Mvuthu of Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province. The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works announced her appointment, effective May 16, 2025. This pivotal moment in Zimbabwean traditional leadership comes after years of an acting chief and a deep […]
Two game rangers from Hwange have been arrested for allegedly supplying over 70 kilograms of impala meat to local restaurants in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Act. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed the arrests, adding that the suspects are set to appear in court soon. The incident highlights […]
Hwange Unit 8 has successfully returned to service, injecting an additional 300 MegaWatts of power into the national grid. As of today, the Hwange Power Station is generating a total of 919MW, while Kariba Hydropower Station continues to produce 185MW. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are contributing a steady 56MW. This brings Zimbabwe’s total power generation […]
A 28-year-old man from Themba Ndlovu Homestead in Mashala village, Shylock Zulu, has been jailed for six months after stealing a goat and attempting to sell its meat to the owner. The incident happened on January 8, 2025, at the Mashala grazing area, where Zulu slaughtered a black and white he-goat belonging to Thabani Sibanda. […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has called for the consolidation of Zimbabwe’s achievements while addressing gaps in critical areas as the year draws to a close. Speaking during a session at the ZANU PF Headquarters on Tuesday, the President reflected on the party’s milestones and outlined priorities for driving national progress. The President highlighted the importance […]
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has attributed the nationwide blackout that occurred yesterday noon to a system disturbance caused by an imbalance on international power connectors. The outage disrupted electricity supply across Zimbabwe and parts of the region. In a statement, ZESA explained that restoration efforts had been largely successful, with power fully restored […]
The government has made strides in boosting the energy sector, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa is calling on all stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure environment for investors. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of a new 720-megawatt power plant in Hwange recently, President Mnangagwa emphasized the need for protection of investors from vandalism and theft. […]
The government has made strides in boosting the power supply in the country with the commissioning of Titan New Energy, Dinson, and Afrochine energy power plant in Hwange. The Titan Thermal Power Plant will generate a total of 720 megawatts of electricity, whilst Afrochine will contribute 100 megawatts through a solar PV project in Selous […]