Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, August 3, 2025 – Budding golfers converged at Eve Golf Academy yesterday for an exciting Golf Skills Competition, which saw juniors and seniors showcase their talent in categories such as longest drive, nearest to the pin, and hole-in-one attempts. Speaking at the event, Eve Golf Academy coach Tanaka Kunze said the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutasa, 2 August 2025 – Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon. Misheck Mugadza, has mobilized a multi-sector response to restore key infrastructure in Penhalonga, following extensive damage caused by years of unregulated and illegal mining activities. Moved by the long-neglected state of roads and bridges in the area,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 2 August 2025 – Mutare City Rovers put on a commanding display at Sakubva Stadium yesterday, securing a confident 2-0 win over Manica Diamond U19 in a spirited league clash. The match kicked off with both sides battling for early control, but it was the hosts who made the breakthrough. In…
The Wasu Post Mutare Rural – Tensions are rising at Dora Secondary School in Ward 5, Mutare Rural, after an attempt by the school administration and the School Development Committee (SDC) to enlist local village heads (Sabhukus) as de facto debt collectors sparked outrage in the community. In a letter copied to the District Schools…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mr Zimunya (centre), Engineer Sango (right) Mutare –18 July 2025 – The City of Mutare has embarked on a bold and long-overdue initiative to expand and redesign its Central Business District (CBD), replacing the restrictive 1974 town plan that has long limited the city’s growth. The proposed expansion, unveiled during a public…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – July 16, 2025 – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has confirmed the arrest of a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official, Collins Chakamavinga, and four clearing agents on allegations of fraud and violation of customs and excise regulations. The clearing agents – Michael Makonye, Batsirai Mangoma, Zondai Bechayi, and Steven Masaraure…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – July 15, 2025 – In a bold initiative to address youth unemployment and food insecurity, the Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), under the Urban Future Project’s food systems resilience program supported by HIVOS, in partnership with Green Governance Trust Zimbabwe (GGZ) and the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO), convened a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita July 14, 2025 Gomorefu, Bocha Marange– Unity Stars, a rural football team based at Gomorefu High School in Bocha Marange, continue to assert their dominance in the ZIFA Manicaland Division 2A League after edging Sisal Stars 1–0 in a crucial top-of-the-table clash over the weekend. The vital away win cements Unity Stars’…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE , 13 July 2025 – The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) last week held a two-day Public Finance Management (PFM) training in Mutare, bringing together city officials, councillors, informal traders and residents to promote transparency, inclusive budgeting, and accountability in health service delivery. The workshop, held on 8–9…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 9 July 2025 – A 29-year-old man from Sakubva, Mutare, has gone into hiding after allegedly impregnating a woman from Chipinge and vanishing with her money that was meant for a small business venture. Pride Tinotenda Bande, who was reportedly employed at the Probation Department, is accused of luring the woman,…
