Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Prepaid Water Meters in Mutare

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 21 June 2025 – A constructive and inclusive dialogue was held on Saturday in Mutare, where residents, youth activists, and panellists deliberated on the proposed introduction of prepaid water meters amid growing frustration over the city’s persistent water challenges. The engagement, organised by The Big Conversation in partnership with Young Leaders…

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NetOne Commissions Renovated Mtetengwe School, Hosts Anti-Drug Marathon in Beitbridge

By Fanuel Chinowaita Beitbridge, 23 June 2025 – NetOne Cellular on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to national development through corporate social responsibility initiatives by officially handing over newly renovated infrastructure at Mtetengwe Secondary School and hosting the inaugural “Run For Hope” anti-drug marathon. The high-profile event, which drew over 500 marathon participants, was presided over…

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Mutare Council Finalizes Logistics as Commuter Operators Join New Transport Scheme

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 22 June 2025 – The City of Mutare is in the final stages of implementing a new urban transport framework following successful registration of commuter omnibus operators under formal associations, a move aimed at restoring order and curbing the influence of illegal rank marshals (mahwindi). In a follow-up to last…

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Makoni Central MP Arrested Over Illegal Land Occupation

By Fanuel Chinowaita Rusape, June 20, 2025 — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has confirmed the arrest of Makoni Central Member of Parliament, Patrick Sagandira, on allegations of unlawfully occupying and developing state land in violation of Section 63 of the Land Commission Act [Chapter 20:04]. Sagandira is accused of illegally allocating himself a 300-square-meter…

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Book Donation Boosts Betera Primary School Library

By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe, Bocha Marange, 20 June 2025 – Betera Primary School received a significant boost this week after the University of Zimbabwe, through Dr. Bernard Kusena, a Senior Lecturer and Tutor, donated over 300 new textbooks and numerous English novels aimed at enriching the school’s library and strengthening learners’ English communication skills from…

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12 ARTUZ Members Remanded Over Sakubva Protest, Bail Hearing Set for Today

Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 20 June 2025 — Twelve members linked to the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) who were arrested in Sakubva on Tuesday appeared at Mutare Magistrates Court yesterday facing charges of participating in an illegal gathering with intent to promote public violence. The group appeared before Magistrate Annie Ndiraya in…

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Parliament in Turmoil Over $92 Radio Fee Amid Public Backlash

By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare, Zimbabwe, June 12, 2025 – A heated debate erupted in Zimbabwe’s Parliament yesterday as legislators clashed over the controversial mandatory radio licence fee, with opposition MPs demanding revisions to the policy amid widespread public dissatisfaction. Hon Lynnette Karenyi Chikanga Constituency The issue was thrust into the spotlight when Hon Lynnette Karenyi…

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