January 2026

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutasa South, 25 January 2026– The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has launched the Irrigation Booster Kit Programme in Mutasa South, Enavant, reaffirming government’s commitment to increased agricultural productivity while warning land reform beneficiaries against underutilising allocated land. Addressing farmers at the launch…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 25 January 2026—Madhumeni Abalimisi for Agricultural Transformation and Economic Development (MA4AT) was officially launched in Manicaland Province yesterday, marking the beginning of its journey as the pilot province for a national rollout. The event took place at Matondo Business Centre, attended by key officials and local stakeholders, and was officiated by…

By Nadine Fortunate Black Mutare 24 January 2026 – A local businessman from Hobhouse high-density suburb was found dead yesterday in Paulington, near Green Market, in an incident that has shocked the Mutare community and prompted a police investigation. The deceased has been identified as Tichaona Mazanhi, who was scheduled to appear before the Mutare…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 January 2026– Mutare Town Clerk Mr Blessing Chafesuka has assured residents that the refuse collection crisis that has affected parts of the city over the past weeks will be resolved today, noting that the municipality had been battling a backlog of between two and three weeks due to widespread breakdowns…

By Fanuel Chinowaita MURAMBINDA, BUHERA WEST – The ZANU-PF Women’s League launched its district-level empowerment program in Buhera today, targeting women aged 16 and above with skills training and projects aimed at fostering economic independence. The event, held at Murambinda B Primary School, drew women from all four constituencies of Buhera District. Senior party officials…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Nyanga, 18 January 2026– Long-serving Nyanga South Member of Parliament Super Mandiwanzira has openly conceded that his constituency continues to lag behind in infrastructure development and employment creation, appealing for intervention to unlock stalled projects. Mandiwanzira made the remarks at a Presidential Empowerment Programme in Nyanga, where he cited the unfinished Bhinya…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Burma Valley, 17 January 2026– Zimbabwe’s leading banana producer, Matanuska, is earning more than US$4 million after every harvest, underscoring the growing economic value of the banana value chain in Manicaland and its contribution to the national horticulture recovery drive. The figures were revealed during an Irrigation Scheme Monitoring visit to Matanuska…