Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Burma Valley, 17 January 2026– Zimbabwe’s leading banana producer, Matanuska, is earning more than US$4 million after every harvest, underscoring the growing economic value of the banana value chain in Manicaland and its contribution to the national horticulture recovery drive. The figures were revealed during an Irrigation Scheme Monitoring visit to Matanuska…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutasa, 15 January 2026— Police in Mutasa have arrested three men in connection with a stock theft case involving a black bull valued at US$500, stolen from a 75-year-old woman from Mufandaedza Village under Chief Mutasa. The complainant reported on January 10, 2026, that an unknown suspect had stolen one black bull…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 12 January 2026– Three Rusape Town Council officials who were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged criminal abuse of duty have been acquitted by Mutare Magistrate Annie Ndiraya on Friday. Togarepi Nerwande, the Director of Human Capital and Administration and Acting Town Secretary; Morris Tekwa, the Director of…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Chiadzwa, 7 January 2026 — Alarm has been raised over escalating deforestation in Chiadzwa Ward 30, with traditional leaders warning that unchecked tree cutting for charcoal production is threatening culturally and environmentally significant areas. Headman Newman Chiadzwa, working with Marange Development Trust director Malvin Mudiwa, late last year approached the Forestry Commission…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 1 January 2026 – The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Mutare have arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly possessing unregistered medicines and cannabis with an estimated street value of US$200, following an operation conducted on Tuesday evening in Sakubva. The suspect was apprehended at Block Yard Car Park at around 6:40pm on…
By Fanuel Chinowaita RUSAPE, 30 December 2025 – Pishai Muchauraya has confirmed that he has officially joined the ruling g ZANU PF party, saying the decision was voluntary and driven by political reality rather than inducements. In a phone interview with The Wasu Post yesterday , Muchauraya said his move followed years of opposition politics…
By Fanuel Chinowaita RUSAPE, Manicaland – Rusape Town Council Chairperson Lovemore Chifomboti has publicly denied allegations he has joined the ruling ZANU-PF party, calling the claims “false and misleading.” The denial comes amid circulating reports and video recordings suggesting local opposition councillors have attended ZANU-PF Rusape rally, part of a broader political realignment in Zimbabwe…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 23 December 2025– Scores of less privileged residents, including people living with disabilities, the elderly and orphans, on Monday received food hampers under the Mayor’s Cheer Fund programme held at Mutare Hall, in an initiative aimed at ensuring vulnerable groups enjoy the festive season with dignity. Addressing beneficiaries, Mutare Town Clerk…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 December 2025– The National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has vowed to eradicate illegal pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, and dismantle their official-looking ranks by the New Year, following concerns raised by journalists in Mutare. Speaking during a Police Media Engagement Programme organised by the Media Institute of Southern…
