Bulawayo Arts Awards confirm return for ninth edition
While specific dates and venue details remain under wraps, a teaser posted on the awards' official Facebook page gave an affirmative nod to the ceremony's return:
By Sindiso Dube
7h ago
Dr Jah Kanindo: The boy who lost cattle for music
But long before the international flights and packed shows, there was a young boy from Lupane, a guitar, and a herd of cattle that mysteriously went missing.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Aug. 13, 2026
KoSamuriwo under council spotlight
“The business was operating on premises constructed without approved building plans by council and as a result council had not issued them with an occupation certificate,” the report said.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 13, 2026
Bulawayo awards US$6.3 million in contracts, favours local firms
Town clerk Christopher Dube reported on July 17, 2026 that the contracts comprised 12 for goods, 12 for non-consultancy services, and two for works.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 13, 2026
Maternal deaths, dog bites spike in Bulawayo as malnutrition worsens
Health authorities said the figures underscored the urgent need to strengthen rabies prevention and promote responsible pet ownership.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 13, 2026
Bulawayo’s home ownership crisis...3 400 have no title deeds
According to the director of housing and community services Dictor Khumalo’s July report houses in Iminyela, Mabuthweni and Emganwini are targeted for conversion.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Aug. 13, 2026
Man in court for assaulting female workmate
The accused, whose name has been withheld to protect the identity of the complainant, allegedly fondled the woman’s breasts and buttocks before slapping her during the incident.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Aug. 13, 2026
Six killed in separate road crashes on major Zimbabwe highways
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports two fatal road traffic accidents which occurred on 11th August 2026 along the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road and Harare–Bulawayo Road, respectively,”
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 12, 2026
Families call for Bulawayo Heroes Acre overhaul
Abraham Nkomo, who was trying to locate a grave, said he struggled to find it despite having the grave number and knowing the deceased’s date of death.
By Margaret Lubinda
Aug. 10, 2026
