Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita PENHALONGA, 3 August 2026 – As the first rays of sunlight lit the gold-rich hills of Penhalonga on Friday morning, hundreds of miners gathered with a common purpose. They arrived carrying application documents, but more importantly, they carried hope that they would finally gain recognition in an industry where many believe their…
ZANU-PF Breaks Opposition Grip on Mutare Ward 3 in By-Election By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – ZANU-PF has captured Mutare Municipality’s Ward 3 seat, ending years of opposition dominance in the constituency after its candidate, Portia Gwinyai, won Saturday’s by-election with a decisive margin. According to the official Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Declaration of Result of…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 31 July 2026 — NetOne has called on young Zimbabweans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, industrialization and job creation while warning that the rapid growth of digital technologies must be matched by stronger cybersecurity measures. The call was made yesterday during an Artificial Intelligence Conference held…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe’s Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Misheck Mugadza, says security forces across the province have been placed on high alert ahead of planned demonstrations expected on 31 July, warning that authorities will act decisively against any violence or lawlessness. In a statement released on Thursday, Mugadza urged…
By Fanuel Chinowaita A six-year-old boy from Buhera has announced himself as one of Zimbabwe’s emerging chess talents after winning the Under-6 Boys title at the 7th Haig Park Winter Chess Festival with a flawless record. Michael Adrian Chinewaita, a Grade ECD B pupil at Mudanda Primary School, won all five of his matches to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – A coalition of residents’ groups and civil society organisations has accused the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) of failing to stop what it says is illegal mining at Christmas Pass Mountain, warning that continued excavation has placed nearby communities at risk of deadly mudslides. In a joint statement issued on 20…
By Fanuel Chinowaita NYANGA – A renewable energy project in Nyanga’s Ward 20 is delivering electricity to the national grid while bringing new healthcare, education and employment opportunities to the surrounding community. Government officials, traditional leaders, residents and development partners gathered recently to mark the commissioning of the hydroelectric power plant on the Gairezi River…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Waste pickers have for years remained among the most overlooked workers in Mutare, quietly collecting recyclable materials from streets and dumpsites while facing poor working conditions, stigma and exclusion from formal economic structures. Yet their contribution to keeping the city clean and supporting the recycling industry took centre stage during a City…
By Heather Buzuzi MUTARE – For many learners, a school garden could soon become more than just a patch of vegetables. It may provide the fresh food that ends up on their lunch plates while teaching them how to grow it. The Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) has launched a program to establish nutrition gardens in…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – The Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province Sports Gala roared to life last week at ZRP Mutare Main Camp, with police officers from across the province showcasing their athletic ability, teamwork and competitive spirit in various sporting disciplines. The annual event, hosted under the leadership of Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province,…
