By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, May 30, 2025 – The City of Mutare has officially taken back control of the historic Courtauld Theatre following a prolonged legal battle, a move hailed by the municipality as a restoration of public property, but met with concern by some in the arts community, who suspect the eviction stemmed from…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, May 29, 2025 – The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Manicaland, Hon. Advocate Misheck Mugadza, officially launched the 2025 Veld Fire Awareness Campaign in Mutare on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over veld fire incidents across the province. Speaking at the press conference, Mugadza said veld fires had…
By Fanuel Chinowaita CHIADZWA, 29 May 2025– Villagers living in the Jinan Relocation Area of Chiadzwa are raising alarm over a potential health hazard caused by untreated sewage that has been overflowing from full septic tanks for nearly three months. The affected area, located near tuckshops and homesteads, is now saturated with raw effluent, with…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – A 19-year-old teenager from Sakubva, Blessed Zimunya, is receiving urgent medical care for a cancer-related hand condition, thanks to efforts by local residents and the Dave Munos Foundation. Blessed was diagnosed with cancer at three months old at Parirenyatwa Hospital. His mother, Tsitsi Mahomwa, said the condition began as a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita 26 May 2025 — As Africa celebrated the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), under the theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century,” stakeholders emphasized the urgent need to overhaul education systems to meet modern challenges. The Zimbabwe Diamond…
By Heather Buzuzi As Zimbabwe commemorated World Press Freedom Day, Hon. Prosper Chapfiwa Mutseyami raised significant concerns regarding the unregulated ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. He warned that while this technology presents major opportunities, it also poses critical threats to media freedom and democracy. Speaking under this year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, May 26, 2025 At a belated World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Mutare on Friday, Zimbabwe, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) raised urgent concerns over escalating threats to media independence, citing government interference, economic instability, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism. MISA Board Vice Chairperson…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Africa Day is meant to be a moment of unity, pride, and reflection on the continent’s journey toward liberation and self-determination. Yet, for many Africans, the day is overshadowed by the harsh reality that our wealth continues to be stripped away by foreign powers, corrupt elites, and a global economic system designed…
By Fanuel Chinowaita *Mutare In the bustling streets of Mutare, a dedicated group of individuals is making a significant impact on the environment by collecting plastic bottles, cans, plastics, and cardboard for recycling. These waste pickers, often overlooked, are calling for government support to enhance their efforts. “I wake up every morning knowing that what…
By Fanuel Chinowaita 08 December 2024 Mutare-In a significant move to combat climate change and restore ecosystems, the Mutare City Council and Mega Market planted 2,143 trees yesterday at the Natvest industrial area as part of their tree-planting day initiative. The newly planted trees include 1,700 indigenous trees and 443 fruit trees, marking a significant…
