Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Rosina Mugadza, wife of Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, has called for increased breast cancer awareness, early detection and equitable access to healthcare as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Manicaland Women’s Network joined other stakeholders in the fight against the disease. Speaking at the network’s Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign held at…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe, 29 October 2016 — Reports that four female students from Mutare Teachers College (MTC) were raped near the institution’s premises have raised concerns about student safety, with questions emerging over the security of learners returning from examinations. The alleged attack is said to have occurred last night at the college’s…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Two more people have been arrested in separate drug-related cases in Manicaland after police allegedly discovered 118 dagga plants growing in a maize field in Chimanimani and recovered 38 grammes of the drug from a man at Penhalonga Business Centre. The arrests, which occurred on Tuesday, October 27, come a day after…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, Zimbabwe — The City of Mutare has launched a youth innovation hub in Chikanga aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, developing green enterprises and creating livelihood opportunities for young people. The Mwaka Climate Hub, officially commissioned by Mutare Mayor Councillor Simon Chabuka on Friday, October 23, 2026, is designed to equip young…
By Fanuel Chinowaita An 18-year-old man from Chinyamatikiti Village under Chief Chamutsa in Buhera died on October 20 after allegedly ingesting an unknown poisonous substance following a counselling session with family members and a neighbour. The deceased, identified as Fidelity Nemadire, reportedly took the substance at around 8am after being called by his grandmother, Cathy…
By Fanuel Chinowaita TRADE unions and civic organisations have called for living wages, safer working conditions and greater representation of young people, informal workers and people with disabilities, warning that insecure employment and exclusion from decision-making continue to undermine workplace democracy. The call was made during commemorations of World Day for Decent Work held at…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Women’s participation in mining governance and people-centred development came under the spotlight in Mutare, as community leaders raised concerns over alleged cyanide pollution of rivers, illegal mining at Christmas Pass Mountain and the impact of mining activities on essential services. The concerns emerged during discussions linked to the Inclusive Community…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Mutare City Council is set to commence its 2027 budget consultations next week, with Mayor Simon Chabuka calling on residents across the city to physically attend the meetings and take part in determining the local authority’s spending priorities for the coming year. Chabuka made the appeal during a Full Council…
By Fanuel Chinowaita NYANGA — Former Mutare Central legislator Innocent Gonese may not have been among the headline winners at the inaugural Mountain Valley Marathon, but the 64-year-old former parliamentarian emerged as one of the event’s notable finishers after conquering a gruelling 21km course in Nyanga. Gonese completed the race in 2 hours 1 minute,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita POLICE have arrested two farm workers accused of stealing eight cattle worth US$4 000 from an elderly farmer in Headlands, with investigators recovering three of the animals. In a separate case in Chimanimani, police also arrested two Mozambican nationals after four cattle allegedly stolen from villagers were intercepted on their way to…
