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Stop treating road projects as temporary cosmetic exercises

REPORTS indicate that only 1,2km of the 66km Gwanda–Maphisa Road project has been completed, even as government prepares to host this year’s Zimbabwe Independence Day

By Newsday 11h ago

Stop treating road projects as temporary cosmetic exercises

Government moves Mat South health offices from Bulawayo

“We expect that all stakeholders should be able to fully access the PMD's office in Gwanda from now onwards as the office will be open on all weekdays,” he said.

By Lesley Kufandada Mar. 11, 2026

Government moves Mat South health offices from Bulawayo

Matabeleland’s roads — A corridor of broken promises

The Beitbridge–Gwanda Road, a crucial link to the region’s busiest border post, has for years oscillated between promises and patchwork interventions.

By Amh Voices Mar. 5, 2026

Matabeleland’s roads — A corridor of broken promises

Matobo demands lasting development beyond Uhuru celebrations

We are told that such national events come with infrastructural upgrades — rehabilitation of roads, sprucing up of public facilities and improved utilities.

By Amh Voices Mar. 5, 2026

Matobo demands lasting development beyond Uhuru celebrations

Transport ministry reports progress on Maphisa-Gwanda Road construction

Maphisa hosts this year’s Independence Day celebrations.

By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 5, 2026

Transport ministry reports progress on Maphisa-Gwanda Road construction

Gwanda fugitive jailed 19 years for rape, assault

The court heard that on March 12, 2018, at around sunset, the elderly woman left her granddaughter alone at home while she went to check on her maize fields.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 5, 2026

Gwanda fugitive jailed 19 years for rape, assault

Gwanda council to construct a bypass to ease congestion

Thulani Moyo said the local authority has already begun considering the construction of a bypass road that will divert heavy traffic away from the central business district (CBD).

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Feb. 21, 2026

Gwanda council to construct a bypass to ease congestion

Gwanda woman jailed 17 years for indecent assault

The offence occurred in late November 2025, when the woman coerced the child into sexual activity.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 19, 2026

Gwanda woman jailed 17 years for indecent assault

Uproar in Gwanda over prepaid water meter rollout

The mayor confirmed that the prepaid meters, which cost ZiG 270, can be paid in instalments of ZiG 22 per month and will eventually become council property.

By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 15, 2026