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Crisis as workers demand bribes for sewer bursts

HARARE’S sewage crisis is getting worse amid allegations that some council workers are demanding bribes to attend to burst sewage pipes

By Kenneth Nyangani 5h ago

Crisis as workers demand bribes for sewer bursts

Byo edges closer to HIV epidemic control

This was said by NAC Bulawayo provincial programmes officer Douglas Moyo during a media engagement meeting held in Esigodini, Matabeleland South, recently.

By Silas Nkala 6h ago

Byo edges closer to HIV epidemic control

No silt in water supply dams: BCC

Zinwa official Walter Moyà said water was released to council downstream through a system of pipes and valves that remained open daily.

By Patricia Sibanda 22h ago

Bulawayo men lag behind in HIV fight

While the figures suggest the province is close to achieving total epidemic control, the data also highlighted a stark gender imbalance and ongoing challenges in reaching high-risk groups.

By Silas Nkala Apr. 19, 2026

Mining labour overhaul: What SI 71 of 2026 means for workers

Labour analysts have described the move as a long-overdue modernisation of employment terms, replacing the outdated 1990 framework that no longer reflected current workplace realities.

By Adam Mavhiko Apr. 18, 2026

Mining labour overhaul: What SI 71 of 2026 means for workers

Highway sex workers lead charge against region’s new HIV infections

The programme, which operates 165 service points across 42 districts, puts female, male, and transgender sex workers at the forefront of design and implementation.

By Silas Nkala Apr. 18, 2026

Highway sex workers lead charge against region’s new HIV infections

Gweru reads riot act to illegal gas kiosks, tuckshop owners

“Honestly we can’t have gas kiosks everywhere especially with the risks associated with handling liquefied gas,” Chikore said.

By Stephen Chadenga Apr. 18, 2026

Gweru reads riot act to illegal gas kiosks, tuckshop owners

Police step up presence in Mabvuku, Marlborough amid slope in robberies

ZRP national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the deployments, saying the move is aimed at restoring safety and public confidence in the affected communities.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Apr. 16, 2026