By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Manicaland Province today held a massive clean-up exercise in preparation for the upcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo, scheduled for 10–12 September 2025. Officiating at the clean-up campaign, Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon. Adv. Misheck Mugadza, said the exercise demonstrated the province’s commitment to environmental stewardship…

By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Zimbabwe’s transport sector is set for a major revival next month, with both Air Zimbabwe and the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) introducing passenger services between Harare and Mutare to boost connectivity ahead of the Sanganai/Kumbanai World Tourism Expo. Air Zimbabwe will deploy an ATR 42 Dash 500 aircraft on…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Sagambe – Two people were killed while another was seriously injured on Monday morning when a truck rolled and ploughed into pedestrians at Sagambe business centre in Mutasa District. The truck, a tomato-laden lorry popularly known by its nickname “Tanha Dzaunosvikira”, reportedly rolled downhill after being left unattended while in gear, eyewitnesses…

By Fanuel Chinowaita ARDA TRANSAU – The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has warned that anyone who accepts lobola for a child below the age of 18 will face arrest, as the country tightens enforcement of the new Marriage Act. Speaking during a Rural Women Engagement Forum in Arda Transau yesterday, ZGC Investigations Officer Faith Kagwida…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – Rural women’s rights and empowerment took centre stage yesterday at the Rural Women Engagement Forum held at Arda Transau, Mutare, where government officials, civil society, and community organisations rallied behind the call to break barriers facing women in rural communities. The event, organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community,…

By Priscilla Magazini CHIMANIMANI – Minister of State for Devolution and Provincial Affairs, Misheck Mugadza, has praised PORETO Trust for empowering women and youths through agroecology and organic farming, saying the initiative is vital in strengthening drought mitigation strategies. Speaking at an event organised by PORETO Trust this week, Mugadza said the organisation’s work was…

By Erica Musekiwa MUTARE – The Mutare Youth Centre yesterday hosted a youth empowerment programme organised by Royal Studio Africa, where young leaders engaged in a mock parliament debate under the mentorship of industry professionals. The event was led by Royal Studio Africa Chief Director, Dave Mamvura, who mentored the participants, encouraging them to develop…

By Priscilla Magazini CHIMANIMANI – Farmers in Chimanimani were yesterday encouraged to embrace agroecology and traditional farming practices as pathways to sustainable agriculture during a talk show hosted by Poret Trust. The event, which brought together agricultural experts, community leaders, and farmers, focused on solutions to farming challenges, the importance of good seed, and environmental…

By Priscilla Magazini Mutare – New information has surfaced regarding the fatal train accident that occurred on August 13, 2025, near Jeff Road along the Mutare railway line. The accident, which happened at approximately 10:05 am, claimed the life of 24-year-old Morelife Manyau of House Number 8157, St. Joseph’s Park. Manyau was struck by a…