Bishop Mafararikwa Launches Pedah Church, Vows to ‘Heal and Raise’ Mutare
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Bishop Dr Clarence Mafararikwa has officially launched Pedah International…
Bishop Mafararikwa Launches Pedah Church, Vows to ‘Heal and Raise’ Mutare
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Bishop Dr Clarence Mafararikwa has officially launched Pedah International Ministries in Mutare, saying his return to his home city is driven by a desire to “heal and raise” people through biblical teaching, prayer and empowerment. The first Sunday service of the new church was held today, Sunday, 9 August…
Two Women Die in Manicaland Fire as Police Arrest Suspected ZESA Infrastructure Vandal
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Police in Manicaland are investigating the deaths of two women who were reportedly mentally challenged after a fire broke out in a room where they had been locked in Gombakomba Village on Saturday. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the incident occurred on August 8, 2026, resulting in the…
Bishop Mafararikwa Launches Pedah Ministry Ahead of Mutare Unveiling
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 8 August 2026 — Bishop Dr Clarence Mafararikwa has launched Pedah International Ministries, paving the way for the ministry’s official unveiling and commissioning in Mutare on Sunday. The seasoned pastor, lecturer and theologian launched the new ministry yesterday ahead of Sunday’s special Ministry Commissioning and Unveiling Service at the Hellenic Community…
NetOne Takes Clean-Up Drive Nationwide, Backs Zimbabwe’s Environmental Agenda
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE, 7 August 2026 — Zimbabwean telecommunications operator NetOne has intensified its environmental campaign, carrying out a nationwide clean-up exercise across seven cities and towns as part of efforts to support the government’s environmental conservation agenda. The company said its monthly One Mega Clean-Up Campaign was conducted simultaneously in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare,…
Zimbabwe NGOs Face Tougher Compliance Rules Under New PVO Law
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — August 8, 2026 — Civil society organizations in Zimbabwe have been urged to strengthen governance, improve transparency and regularize their operations as authorities intensify enforcement of regulations governing Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs). The call came during a sensitization workshop organized by the Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) at the Helenic…
‘Money Cannot Be Downloaded’: Police Warn Against Aviator Gambling
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Police in Manicaland have warned members of the public against gambling on Aviator, saying some players have lost their entire salaries and, in extreme cases, resorted to suicide after suffering financial losses. The warning was issued today by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Manicaland acting spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka…
Pressure Mounts on Mnangagwa as Environmental Group Demands Immediate Halt to Christmas Pass Mining
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s environmental watchdog, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), has petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to immediately suspend mining activities at Christmas Pass in Mutare, warning that continued operations could trigger a humanitarian and environmental disaster. In a petition addressed to the President last week, CNRG urged the Head…
Small Miners, Big Dreams – How a Penhalonga Initiative is Opening Doors for Zimbabwe’s Gold Producers
By Fanuel Chinowaita PENHALONGA, 3 August 2026 – As the first rays of sunlight lit the gold-rich hills of Penhalonga on Friday morning, hundreds of miners gathered with a common purpose. They arrived carrying application documents, but more importantly, they carried hope that they would finally gain recognition in an industry where many believe their…
ZANU-PF Breaks Opposition Grip on Mutare Ward 3 in By-Election By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – ZANU-PF has captured Mutare Municipality’s Ward 3 seat, ending years of opposition dominance in the constituency after its candidate, Portia Gwinyai, won Saturday’s by-election with a decisive margin. According to the official Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Declaration of Result of…
Court Papers Reveal How VID Officials Allegedly Sold Driver’s Licences in US$1 Million Corruption Scheme
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE – Court papers have revealed how two Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) data capturer clerks allegedly manipulated Zimbabwe’s electronic licensing system, enabling hundreds of people—including foreign nationals—to obtain driver’s licences without undergoing mandatory competency tests in a corruption scheme investigators say involved more than US$1 million. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has…