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Gweru is the capital of the Midlands province, a key industrial, education and military town in central Zimbabwe. The Mutapa Times covers Gweru daily — Midlands State University, the ZNA Officers' Academy, ferrochrome and steel, urban affairs, and the cultural calendar — pulling from local newsrooms and international wires.
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Burial details for Methodist Church in Zimbabwe Presiding Bishop’s wife who died at airport after arriving in New Zealand
The body of Adelaide Sithole, wife of the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, Reverend Simbarashe Sithole, has returned to Zimbabwe ahead of her burial in Gweru on Sunday. Mrs Sithole died on 24 August shortly after arrivi
‘This is the death I meant’: Wife’s Chilling Note After Husband’s Death
The late Midlands State University lecturer and Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) commissioner Martin Muduva’s wife reportedly said in a suicide note that she had taken their marriage vow of “till death do us part” literally. Lyliosa
Full Details: Nurse axes ZHRC Commissioner and MSU Lecturer Dr Muduva 3 times to death over roora day with Patience Mangwiro
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Commissioner and Midlands State University lecturer Dr Martin Muduva died after suffering severe head injuries during a violent domestic dispute at his home in Dzivarasekwa Extension, in Harare. His wife, nu
Midlands State University Lecturer Dr Martin Muduva Dies In Tragic Axe Attack
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | MUTARE — Midlands State University lecturer and Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Martin Muduva,... Continue reading "Midlands State University Lecturer Dr Martin Muduva Dies In Tragic Axe Attack"
Zimbabwe's Midlands Province attracted US$108 million in investment du
Midlands Gukurahundi victims fear being forgotten
Ward 20 Councillor Ganagana Moyo has called for communities in Midlands Province affected by Gukurahundi to be included in ongoing efforts to document victims, preserve historical records and support...
Midlands Marimba Arts Festival showcases rich traditional music
New Midlands State University law school brings legal education closer to Midlands communities
Source: New Midlands State University law school brings legal education closer to Midlands communities – herald Patrick Chitumba in Kwekwe FOR Midlands State University law student Langelihle Machekecha, walking into a dedicated law school
‘Bloodbath’ as MSU fires 9 senior lecturers and issues final warnings to 4 others over a single blunder!
Midlands State University has FIRED nine lecturers from its Department of Media, Communication, Film and Theatre Arts. This decision followed an incident where examination papers given to students in May and June contained an instruction th
Councils urged to attract investment
Source: Councils urged to attract investment – herald Midlands Bureau MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs and Devolution Secretary Dr Edgar Seenza has challenged local authorities to enhance service delivery and remove red tape to make their distri
Jin An’s US$6m solar plant nears completion
Source: Jin An’s US$6m solar plant nears completion – herald Patrick Chitumba CONSTRUCTION of the 20-megawatt solar power plant at Almid Private Limited in Gweru has reached 60 percent completion, with the project expected to support electr
Gweru takes delivery of two refuse compactors
Source: Gweru takes delivery of two refuse compactors – herald Diana Nherera THE City of Gweru has taken delivery of two refuse compactors. Town clerk Mr Livingston Churu said the compactors were acquired through a tender. “So we are gettin
Journalists undergo training on reporting gender-based violence, HIV prevention
Flora Fadzai Sibanda in Gweru JOURNALISTS from six districts across Zimbabwe are undergoing specialised training in Gweru to strengthen ethical and accurate reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV...
Villagers lose US$4,350 in fake nurse aide training scam
DESPERATE villagers in Gweru and Lower Gwelo have allegedly lost about US$4,350 to a bogus training organisation that promised short professional courses before disappearing without issuing certificat...
First Lady leads nation in heartbreaking farewell to 7 Gweru learners
Blessings Chidakwa in GWERU Seven little coffins, one nation in pain. THIS was the scene at Gweru Sports Club yesterday, where heart-wrenching moments unfolded as the visibly pained and emotionally...
Responsible mining in Zimbabwe... The evolving role of environmental impact assessments in balancing growth, sustainability, and community well-being
Victoria Mabhayila Zimbabwe stands at a defining moment in its mining history. From the gold-rich belts of Mashonaland and Midlands to the lithium deposits of Goromonzi and Buhera, mining...
Zimbabwe: Seven Children Die in Gweru Kombi Fire
7 pupils killed in Zimbabwe kombi inferno
Seven pupils from Matongo Primary School have died after a commuter omnibus they were travelling in caught fire in Senga suburb, Gweru, on Wednesday afternoon.The pupils had reportedly boarded the kom...
Gweru expands wheat production at go beer farm
THE City of Gweru has increased the area under wheat cultivation at Go Beer Farm from 40 hectares last season to 43 hectares this year, a move aimed at boosting agricultural output, enhancing farm productivity and strengthening the local ec
Lula lula-loving taxi driver trapped in bhebhi’s house after coming for sex, gets thoroughly beaten with a broomstick and recorded
The Trap at Gokwe Centre: A Taxi Driver’s Humiliation and the Dark Reality of Child Grooming in Public Transport The dusty streets of Gokwe Centre, a bustling peri-urban hub in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province, are usually filled with the munda
Zimbabwe’s 100 MW Munyati Solar Plant Advances With Early Construction Works In Midlands Province
Early works started on 100 MW Munyati Solar Plant in Zimbabwe’s Midlands
Bar brawl ends in fatal stabbing
A FIGHT at a local bar in Silobela, Midlands province, ended in tragedy after a patron was stabbed while trying to stop the fracas. The now deceased Hillary Manyevera (21) was stabbed in the back and sustained a wound which he later succumb
Council cracks whip on push cart operators
Gweru City Council has given illegal push cart operators until Sunday to regularise their operations or risk having their equipment confiscated as part of a crackdown aimed at restoring order in the c...
TelOne appoint Saul Chaminuka as new head coach to save their season
He faces immediate test as they face high-flying Hardrock in Midlands derby The post TelOne appoint Saul Chaminuka as new head coach to save their season appeared first on Zimbabwe News Now .
Passmore Washaya Dies
EULOGY OF A REVOLUTIONARY SENTINELCde Passmore WashayaLongest Serving Provincial Administrator, Midlands Province, ZANU PFSon of the Soil | Cadre of ... Continue reading \"Passmore Washaya Dies\"
Gweru Provincial Hospital, place of death: Health ministry fails to exonerate institution’s gross negligence
Gweru Provincial Hospital, place of death: Health ministry fails to exonerate institution’s gross negligence
Man fined US$5 000 for smuggling meat
A Beitbridge man has been fined US$5,000 for smuggling large quantities of meat products into Zimbabwe.Aison Muzanenhamo (28) was intercepted at a police roadblock along the Mvuma–Gweru Road on April ...
New towns rising: Midlands sees surge in housing, retail and infrastructure
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau FROM forests to shopping malls, schools and service stations to gated communities, the Midlands Province is undergoing a visible transformation. Since the coming in of the…The post New towns rising: M
Zimasco ignites 100mw solar project
Tapiwa Chirume FERROCHROME producer, Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company (Zimasco), plans to establish a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Redcliff, Midlands Province,... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking t
Gweru Cracks Down on Littering with US$30 Spot Fine
Gweru Cracks Down on Littering with US$30 Spot Fine Gweru City Council has introduced a US$30 spot fine for littering as authorities step up efforts to improve cleanliness and safeguard public health. The move comes after a high-level waste
Gweru‐based model aims higher
Gweru‐based model Letween Pikire says she is aiming for the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 crown, describing the upcoming pageant as her moment to shine and inspire young models across the country.The 22‐...
Amnesty beneficiary back in dock for theft
A 20-year-old man who was recently released under a presidential amnesty has been arrested in connection with unlawful entry and theft of a motor vehicle in Redcliff.Midlands provincial police spokesp...
Zinasu scores legal victory against MSU
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has won a High Court challenge against Midlands State University (MSU), overturning the suspension of five students expelled for allegedly conducting an u...
VP Chiwenga pushes explosives production drive as mining demand surges
Source: VP Chiwenga pushes explosives production drive as mining demand surges – The Midlands Observer Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called for stronger collaboration between industry, academic institutions and Government to boost
Redcliff eyes own water treatment plant to end shortages
Source: Redcliff eyes own water treatment plant to end shortages – herald Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau REDCLIFF Municipality is setting sights on constructing its own water treatment plant in a move aimed at addressing persistent water
Fistula repair camp restores hope for 60 women
At least 60 women have received free surgical treatment during the first obstetric fistula repair camp currently underway at Gweru Provincial Hospital, offering renewed hope and dignity to survivors of the debilitating condition. The camp h
Chiwenga tours lithium projects in Midlands province
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is visiting major lithium projects in Midlands province, including the US$1.5 million lithium processing plant built by Chinese investor Zhe Li Mining Investments i...
Lula Lula, Lies & Slow-Motion Death: Woman drags boyfriend around the house while GRABBING his private parts, bites them 58 times
In the quiet suburbs of the West Midlands, the name Wayne Coventry is now synonymous with a tragedy that defies the common narrative of domestic abuse. A father of three, described by those who knew him as a man with a “Cheshire Cat” smile
New classroom block transforms learning at Mberengwa school
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau MARY Nyoni, a Grade Five pupil at Gomututu Secondary School in Mberengwa East constituency, can finally bid farewell to lessons held in the scorching sun. A new classroom block, funded through the Constitue
Redcliff slashes 2026 budget
Midlands Bureau THE Redcliff Municipality has reduced its 2026 budget to US$19 million, down from US$25 million the previous year, as part of efforts to align expenditure with available revenue while maintaining efficient service delivery.
DEATHS AT MANJUZU CEREMONY: Sangoma and well known cellphone dealer die during wealth rituals at Clydesdale Dam
The usually tranquil waters of Clydesdale Dam in Gweru were shattered earlier this week when two men, a well-known mobile phone dealer and a traditional healer, drowned during a traditional ritual, leaving a group of friends and family utte
N’anga, Cellphone Dealer Drown While Conducting Rituals ...
By A Correspondent – A ritual ceremony at Clydesdale Dam, Gweru ended in tragedy this week after two men drowned ... Continue reading \"N’anga, Cellphone Dealer Drown While Conducting Rituals ...\"
Rituals gone wrong as 2 drown
Tragedy struck at Clydesdale Dam on February 24, 2025, when two men drowned while participating in traditional rituals, authorities confirmed.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanue...
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