Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fortunate Nadine Black Mutare, 7 October 2025 — The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development has begun a four-day strategic planning workshop in Mutare to review progress under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and lay the groundwork for the upcoming NDS2 (2026–2030). The workshop, running from 6 to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Tendai Lynnet Mudehwe MUTARE – African-Bantu Identity Advocates (ABIA) and the Manicaland Passengers Association (MAPs) have raised alarm over rising cases of sexual misconduct involving school children in public transport and called on authorities to urgently act to protect the dignity of the girl child. In a petition dated 30 September 2025…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — The Government of Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to roll out the long-awaited computerised Mining Cadastre System, a digital platform expected to improve claim registration, curb corruption, and enhance transparency in the mining sector. The discussions, organised by Green Governance Zimbabwe (GGZ) and the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), were held…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 2 October 2025– Two Masasi High School learners appeared at the Mutare Magistrates’ Court this week facing multiple charges of gang raping their 17-year-old schoolmate, in a case that has triggered strong public outrage and condemnation from community organizations. The boys, aged 16 and 17, were remanded in custody to October…
By Fanuel Chinowaita The Mutare Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has appealed to all pet owners in the city to ensure their dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies, amid growing concern over rising cases. According to the organisation, rabies is becoming increasingly common in Mutare, posing a serious threat to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 16 September 2025 – The City of Mutare has applied for a USD2.8 million loan from the Ministry of Local Government, with plans to channel the funds towards critical infrastructure projects across water, sewer, roads, and community facilities. According to the 2025 Half-Year Performance Report presented by Town Clerk K.B. Chafesuka…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 16 September 2025 – The City of Mutare is grappling with mounting debts from government departments, parastatals, and local authorities that dominate the municipality’s Top 10 Debtors List, worsening financial pressures and threatening service delivery. According to the 2025 Half-Year Performance Report presented by Town Clerk K.B. Chafesuka, receivables ballooned to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 13 Sep. 25 – The City of Mutare, in partnership with Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS), on Thursday launched Zimbabwe’s first Institute of Civil Protection at an event held at Queens Club, setting a new benchmark in emergency response and disaster risk management. The high-profile programme was attended by mayors…
The Wasu Post Mutare police have launched investigations after the body of an infant was discovered dumped in a bin along Hebert Chitepo Street on Friday. According to police, the baby, estimated to be between seven and eight months old, was found abandoned on September 6. The body has since been taken to Victoria Chitepo…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 6 September 2025– Young people have been urged to embrace traditional foods for better health and cultural preservation during a cooking program held yesterday in Mutare. The program was Organised by Urban Futures Mutare Consortium under the Urban Futures Project supported by Hivos Speaking during the program, cooking instructor Phinola Kamutanhu…
