Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 March 2026 – Popular Zimbabwean musician Fadza Chikukwa Saungweme, widely known as Mabamura and famed for his hit song “Stumbo,” has died following a mining accident in Penhalonga gold fields on Thursday. Saungweme, 46, reportedly fell into a 30-metre-deep gold pit and sustained fatal head injuries. Sources said the incident…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 March 2026 – The Stage Carriage Unified Transport Association (SCUTA) has urged public transport operators not to increase fares following the latest fuel price adjustment announced by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), while highlighting its continued low-cost service to Dangamvura. ZERA recently set diesel at US$2.05 per litre and…
By Fanuel Chinowaita The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Manicaland Province has reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery, professionalism and accountability following the relaunch of its Client Service Charter held yesterday in Chipinge. Officer Commanding Manicaland Province, Commissioner C. Nhete, was represented by Assistant Commissioner Elliot Muchada, who delivered the keynote address on his…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – Several schools from across the region gathered at Leadermold College on Friday, 13 March 2026, for a Debate and Public Speaking Tournament aimed at sharpening students’ communication, reasoning and leadership skills. The event, which ran from 8am to 4pm, featured debate pool sessions, public speaking contests, semi-final rounds and finals…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 12 March 2026 – ZANU-PF leaders in Manicaland have begun mobilising party structures to support the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which some party members say could help create a stable political environment needed to achieve Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 development agenda. The proposed amendment has generated national debate as it…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has remained silent over concerns about the deteriorating state of roads in Mutare, despite mounting complaints from residents and a response from Mutare City Council. This follows an open letter written by a concerned resident through The Wasu Post recently, highlighting the worsening…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Former Zimbabwe national football team captain Willard Katsande has officially begun his coaching career after being appointed head coach of Northern Region Soccer League side Rangers FC. The Chinhoyi-based club appointed Katsande over the weekend, marking the former midfield enforcer’s first senior coaching role after a decorated playing career. Speaking during a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 9 March 2026— The spirit of compassion and community solidarity was on full display on Saturday night as residents gathered at Chikanga Hall for the Chikanga Constituency Charity Dinner, an annual initiative aimed at assisting less privileged members of the community. The charity dinner, which has become a key event on…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 9 March 2026– Mutare City Council has clarified the status of renovations at Sakubva Stadium following a letter by a local football promoter seeking government intervention to allow the province’s Premier Soccer League side to use the facility. The letter was written by Donald Manhende of Winning Goal Promotions to Manicaland…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare — On 27 February 2026, civil society organisations (CSOs) from across Manicaland converged in Mutare to comemorate World NGO Day—an occasion meant for celebration, but one that unfolded amid hard conversations about survival, sustainability and shrinking donor support. The gathering marked the third edition of the CSO Symposium organised by the…
