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Parents have questioned the government’s position that schools are entitled to pursue guardians over unpaid fees, arguing that economic hardships are making it increasingly difficult for families to meet their obligations, while some schools continue to punish learners for debts they did not incur. cite.org.zw/parents-push-bac…

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has dispatched a team to investigate deadly violence at Chenxi Mine Site Four in Shurugwi, amid disputes over mining rights between artisanal miners and the mine operator. The investigation follows violence between artisanal miners and mine security personnel at the Wanderer mining area on Monday, 2 November 2026, which left one person dead, three others injured and five excavators burnt. cite.org.zw/mines-ministry-p…

Bulawayo magistrate Sam Chitumwa has dismissed an application to remove Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and four other councillors from remand in an extortion case. The defence made the application after the State sought to postpone the case to 4 December to allow for the completion of forensic investigations and the gathering of further evidence. cite.org.zw/magistrate-dismi…

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China's growing global influence is under scrutiny! 52 lawmakers from 30 countries have gathered in The Hague to coordinate a response to China's economic dominance, human rights record and foreign interference. “Together we are very hard to ignore,” say organisers. cite.org.zw/lawmakers-unite-… #IPACTheHague26

Ward 3 Councillor Mxolisi Mahlangu says the move to reduce the 74% tariff hike to 50% reflects a "listening council" that has taken residents' concerns on board.

Bulawayo City Council collected 89.7% of its targeted revenue in the first half of 2026, raising ZIG1.83 billion against a half-year target of ZIG2 billion. Presenting the figures during the 2027 budget presentation meeting, Finance and Development Committee chairperson Cllr Dumisani Nkomo said rates and solid waste collections exceeded targets, while water, sewerage, housing and health fell short.

Highlights from the 1,082nd Masvingo Ordinary Full Council Meeting: Ward 10 Councillor Senengai Manyanga called for government programmes to take into account the national disaster declaration following the hailstorm that damaged infrastructure across the province. He questioned the continuation of operations such as Operation Chenesa, arguing that activities should be aligned with disaster recovery efforts to avoid further damage to already affected infrastructure.

Byo councillors raise alarm over illegal shacks, shortage of affordable housing cite.org.zw/byo-councillors-…

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"They do not care about investing in local communities, nor do they care about the local environment ", Daniel Molokele, giving his acceptance speech after winning an award at the IPAC summit in The Hague.

Zimbabwean MP @molokele has won the 2026 IPAC Human Rights Award in The Hague! In his acceptance speech, he said, “Our local communities are currently getting a raw deal from these Chinese companies.” cite.org.zw/zim-mp-daniel-mo… #IPACTheHague26

Back to jail! Bulawayo Ward 26 Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo has been returned to prison after the High Court struck his bribery appeal off the roll over irregular court papers. Moyo was convicted of demanding US$20,000 to facilitate a land deal in Cowdray Park. He faces an effective 12-month jail term.

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The City of Bulawayo has earmarked US$130.1 million for capital projects in 2027, with priorities including water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation, road reconstruction, street lighting and the expansion of serviced residential stands. cite.org.zw/bulawayo-puts-us…