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…
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…
Drug Awareness Program Unites Chikanga Community in Fight Against Substance Abuse
By Heather Buzuzi Mutare, Chikanga, 16 June 2015 – A vibrant Drug Awareness Program held on Saturday in Chikanga brought together community leaders, youth groups, and concerned citizens in a united stand against the growing menace of substance abuse. The event, which began with an energetic march from TM Chikanga, Sports Field led by a…
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…
INNOCENT GONESE CONQUERS 98TH COMRADES MARATHON DESPITE INJURY SETBACKS
By Fanuel Chinowaita South Africa, June 11, 2025 – Veteran Zimbabwean long distance runner and legal expert Innocent Gonese has once again proven the power of human endurance and resilience after successfully completing the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon, a punishing 89.98km downrun from Pietermaritzburg to Durban despite sustaining serious injuries early in the…
Three Rusape Town Council Officials Nabbed for Criminal Abuse of Office
By Heather Buzuzi Mutare – 10 June 2025 — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested three Rusape Town Council officials over allegations of criminal abuse of duty stemming from a controversial land deal involving a solar power project. The suspects, Togarepi Nerwande (Director of Human Capital & Administration and Acting Town Secretary at the…
Mutare Deputy Mayor and Councillor Honoured with Alderman Status
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – June 10, 2025: Deputy Mayor Councillor John Nyamhoka and Councillor Edson Kalulu have officially been conferred with the prestigious title of Alderman in recognition of their long-standing service to the City of Mutare. The announcement was made by Mutare Mayor, Councillor Simon Chabuka, during the 1,326th full council meeting held…
Mount Zion Chaos Deepens: Pastor Silent, Overseer Accused of Threats as Members Quit AFM Over Power Struggles
Provincial leadership ducks accountability while congregants flee church under siege By Fanuel Chinowaita Hobhouse, June 9, 2025 – The leadership crisis engulfing AFM Mt Zion Assembly in Hobhouse continues to escalate, with new revelations confirming that the church’s internal conflict has now reached national structures. In the latest development, Pastor Musonza has refused to directly…
UNITED AGAINST PLASTIC POLLUTION: EMA LEADS CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN IN PENHALONGA
By Fanuel Chinowaita PENHALONGA, MUTASA – June 8, 2025 – The national clean-up campaign held Friday at Penhalonga Service Centre brought together key stakeholders in a spirited fight against plastic pollution, in alignment with Zimbabwe’s environmental commitments and preparations for hosting COP15 next year. The event, held under the theme “Uniting Against Plastic Pollution: Protecting…