Unions call for decent work, inclusion of young people and informal workers
By Fanuel Chinowaita TRADE unions and civic organisations have called for living wages, safer working…
Unions call for decent work, inclusion of young people and informal workers
By Fanuel Chinowaita TRADE unions and civic organisations have called for living wages, safer working conditions and greater representation of young people, informal workers and people with disabilities, warning that insecure employment and exclusion from decision-making continue to undermine workplace democracy. The call was made during commemorations of World Day for Decent Work held at…
Chanditeya crowned Chess Ninja champion in Buhera
By Fanuel Chinowaita BUHERA — Fourteen-year-old Chanditeya Lincolin of Chabata High School emerged as the overall champion at the Chess Ninja Convergence held in Mudanda, Buhera, after completing an unbeaten run in a six-round tournament. Chanditeya secured the title on Saturday after defeating six-year-old Michael Chinewaita of Mudanda Primary School in the decisive sixth round…
Women’s empowerment takes centre stage as mining communities raise concerns
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Women’s participation in mining governance and people-centred development came under the spotlight in Mutare, as community leaders raised concerns over alleged cyanide pollution of rivers, illegal mining at Christmas Pass Mountain and the impact of mining activities on essential services. The concerns emerged during discussions linked to the Inclusive Community…
Two obstetric fistula surgeons expose Zimbabwe’s maternal healthcare challenges
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe has only two doctors nationwide capable of performing obstetric fistula repair surgery, Amnesty International Zimbabwe has said, raising concerns over access to treatment for women suffering from a largely preventable childbirth injury. The organization through some of its members raised the issue during the 2027 National Budget consultations held at Queens…
Mutare Council calls for greater public participation as 2027 budget consultations begin
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Mutare City Council is set to commence its 2027 budget consultations next week, with Mayor Simon Chabuka calling on residents across the city to physically attend the meetings and take part in determining the local authority’s spending priorities for the coming year. Chabuka made the appeal during a Full Council…
Eight months, five postponements and still no trial: The Biti case and Zimbabwe’s shrinking civic space
By Heather Buzuzi MUTARE, Zimbabwe — On October 6, 2026, former Finance Minister Tendai Biti was supposed to finally face trial in a case that began with a meeting about Zimbabwe’s Constitution and ended with armed police officers storming a private property in Mutare. Instead, the courtroom heard another request for more time. State prosecutor…
Gonese, 64, conquers tough Mountain Valley Marathon course as Chidzivo, Slowly take honours
By Fanuel Chinowaita NYANGA — Former Mutare Central legislator Innocent Gonese may not have been among the headline winners at the inaugural Mountain Valley Marathon, but the 64-year-old former parliamentarian emerged as one of the event’s notable finishers after conquering a gruelling 21km course in Nyanga. Gonese completed the race in 2 hours 1 minute,…
Muchinguri hails NetOne health outreach
By Fanuel Chinowaita DEFENCE Minister Oppah Muchinguri has commended telecommunications giant NetOne for taking healthcare services to rural communities, saying such initiatives complement government efforts to improve access to essential services. Muchinguri made the remarks in Mutasa, Manicaland, where NetOne, through its NetOne @30 Medical Outreach Initiative, provided healthcare services to rural communities as part…
Teachers’ union gives PSC 14 days to stop housing deductions
By Fanuel Chinowaita THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has given the Public Service Commission (PSC) a 14-day ultimatum to stop housing and rental deductions imposed on teachers living in government-provided accommodation, threatening court action if the deductions are not reversed. In a strongly worded letter dated September 25, 2026, ARTUZ president Obert…
Eight cattle stolen in Headlands as two suspects arrested
By Fanuel Chinowaita POLICE have arrested two farm workers accused of stealing eight cattle worth US$4 000 from an elderly farmer in Headlands, with investigators recovering three of the animals. In a separate case in Chimanimani, police also arrested two Mozambican nationals after four cattle allegedly stolen from villagers were intercepted on their way to…