Police Officers Display Sporting Excellence at Manicaland Provincial Sports Gala

By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – The Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province Sports Gala roared to life last week at ZRP Mutare Main Camp, with police officers from across the province showcasing their athletic ability, teamwork and competitive spirit in various sporting disciplines. The annual event, hosted under the leadership of Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province,…

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Mechanisation Drive Boosts Agricultural Production as Farmers Expand Output

By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe’s agricultural mechanisation programme is significantly increasing production across the country, with Government saying improved access to modern farming equipment has helped drive higher crop yields, expand cultivated land and strengthen national food security. The Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development says the country’s tractor fleet has more than doubled…

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Men Urged to Break Silence as Gender Commission Tackles Drug Abuse, GBV

By Fanuel Chinowaita CHECHECHE, Chipinge – Men have been urged to break the culture of silence surrounding the challenges they face, with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning that failing to address emotional and social struggles is contributing to drug and substance abuse, gender-based violence (GBV) and family breakdowns. The call was made recently during…

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Chibuwe Technical High launches 46-member Student Police unit as ZRP intensifies anti-drug campaign

By Fanuel Chinowaita CHIPINGE – Chibuwe Technical High School has pledged to establish a 46-member Student Police unit to help combat drug and substance abuse and other forms of indiscipline following a crime prevention awareness program conducted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) yesterday. The program, led by Officer Commanding Chipinge District Chief Superintendent Edmore…

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CDF Projects Transform Infrastructure in Mutare Central

By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Mutare Central Constituency has completed several infrastructure projects under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with Member of Parliament Brian James saying the investments are aimed at improving access to education, healthcare and other public services. The largest project was the construction of a pedestrian bridge between Mutanda Primary School and…

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Young Miners Urged to Formalize Operations, Embrace Business Skills

By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 11 July 2026 – Young artisanal and small-scale miners have been urged to transform their operations from informal mineral extraction into sustainable and profitable businesses through formalization, financial discipline, technology adoption and responsible mining practices. The call was made during the Young Miners Foundation (YMF) Workshop on “Mining as a Business”,…

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Police warn Chipinge students against drugs, cybercrime and child marriages

By Fanuel Chinowaita CHIPINGE, 9 July 2026 – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its crime prevention campaign in schools, warning learners against drug and substance abuse, cybercrime, bullying and early child marriages, saying reckless decisions made during adolescence can destroy promising futures. Speaking during a school awareness programme held in Chipinge yesterday, Officer…

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Dapuraunanzva Arts Ensemble uses performance to champion indigenous foods at Mutare Green Plate Cultural Event

By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 6 July 2026– Award-winning Dapuraunanzva Arts Ensemble used music, dance and drama to celebrate Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage while promoting healthy indigenous foods and sustainable food systems during the Green Plate Cultural Event held at Mwaka Hub in Chikanga on Saturday. The program was organized by the Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), with…

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