Desperate motorists turn to Botswana for cheaper fuel
SMUGGLING syndicates have intensified operations along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border, turning bush paths around the Plumtree Border Post into a hub for illicit trade
By Evans Mathanda
Mar. 31, 2026
Aids Transforms Zimbabwe empowers youths in Matabeleland South
In a quiet rural school at Figtree Centre in Plumtree, Matabeleland South, a powerful transformation is taking place, one not only seen in classrooms
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 31, 2026
Nkayi man in court for battery theft
The court heard that on March 1, 2026, at around 4am, Ncube entered the garage and detached the battery from a generator.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 15, 2026
Call for free sanitary pads to end period poverty
Period poverty remains a significant issue for girls, particularly in rural areas.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 13, 2026
Plumtree man in court over US$410 fence scam
Patrick Chikonzi was dragged to Plumtree magistrate court where he appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Mar. 5, 2026
Goat thieves in hot soup
The State, led by Sheila Nyathi, alleged that on July 29 last year, Gracious Nkomo let her herd of goats out to feed at a nearby grazing area.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Feb. 26, 2026
Plumtree embarks on industrialisation drive
“There is the Luswingo Heritage Site in Tokwana village, Bulilima, which is a historic stone-walled settlement built by the BaKalanga.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 20, 2026
Plumtree serial fraudster in court
On another count, he allegedly deceived Vigilence Maposa with a similar story about delivering mining parcels to Ingwizi, Mphoengs, and obtained US$600.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 25, 2026
Drug dealercaught at the border with dagga
Moyo was taken to Plumtree magistrates court, where he appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nembaware.
By Simbarashe Sithole
Jan. 4, 2026
