Govt approves Chinhoyi council budget, sets conditions
THE Local Government and Public Works ministry has approved the Chinhoyi Municipality 2026 budget on condition it clears outstanding salary arrears.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 5, 2026
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Cops find fault with Police Amendment Bill, label it ‘a monster’
The proposed Bill is aimed at amending the Police Act and redefine the powers, functions and administration of ZRP.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 4, 2026
High Court dismisses Mlotswa’s conviction appeal, partially upholds sentence appeal
Mlotshwa was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment, with 12 months suspended for five years on condition that she does not commit a similar offence.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 24, 2026
Municipality enforces dog tie-up order
The directive, issued through the Department of Health Services, is aimed at protecting residents from preventable harm.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 31, 2025
Council fails to deliver Mayor’s Cheer Fund
Mayor Owen Charuza confirmed the delay, attributing it to what he described as a “failure of the system” within council.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 31, 2025
Chinhoyi lags in road fund utilisation, fuel allocation untouched
The performance falls well below expectation, given that three-quarters of the financial year had elapsed and comes amid mounting public complaints over the deteriorating state of roads in the town.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 29, 2025
Chinhoyi enforces dog leash order
In a notice, the local authority reminded residents that, under municipal dog by-laws, all dogs must be kept on a leash when outside their homes and in public spaces.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 24, 2025
Editorial Comment: Probe abduction, torture of students
Unfortunately, Madanda and Zanga’s abduction and torture are not an isolated incident.
By The Standard
Nov. 16, 2025
Chinhoyi men jailed 20 years each for rape
In the first case, a 30-year-old man from Chinhoyi pleaded not guilty to a charge of raping his niece when he appeared at the Chinhoyi Magistrates Court.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Sep. 27, 2025
