Mutare City Council Announces 2025 Budget with Adjusted Rates
Mutare City Council Town Clerk Blessing K Chafesuka
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Mutare City Council to Crack Down on Mountain Farming
By Fanuel Chinowaita *Mutare , 04 February 2025* – The City of Mutare has issued a strong warning against illegal farming on the Dangamvura and Christmas Pass mountains, citing environmental risks that could lead to devastating flooding in the city. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, Mutare Town Clerk Blessing Chafesuka stressed that the local…
“Mutare Pastors Sound Alarm Over Rev. Musindo’s Alleged Shady Housing Scheme: Déjà Vu Scam?”
By Tariro Gono Pastors in Mutare are raising red flags over a suspicious housing scheme allegedly orchestrated by Rev. Obadiah Musindo, who stands accused of collecting payments for non-existent residential stands. This isn’t the first time Rev. Musindo has been embroiled in controversy; years ago, he left Destiny of Africa Network under a cloud of…
Major Water Pipeline Burst Disrupts Supply in Mutare
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 30 January 2025 – The City of Mutare is grappling with a significant water crisis following a major burst in the 700mm Odzani-Christmas Pass pipeline. The breakdown has severely impacted water delivery to the Christmas Pass balancing tanks, leading to widespread water shortages across the city. In a public notice issued…
Fundraising Dinner for Less Privileged Children Held in Chikanga
People having Dinner at Harlem Hall
Residents Cry Foul Over Council’s New Policies in Chavhanga
By Fanuel Chinowaita Residents of Chavhanga have raised concerns over a new directive from the local council requiring each household to pay $10. This policy has reportedly opened the door for some village heads to exploit residents by demanding bribes, rather than ensuring payments are made directly to the council. Members of apostolic sects are…
Bathroom Vandalism Rocks Muchena, Sakubva
By Heather Buzuzi Mutare – 28 January 2025 – The recently repaired public bathrooms in Muchena, Sakubva, have been vandalized, with taps and showers stolen in what is suspected to be an attempt to sell the brass fixtures to recycling companies. The City of Mutare had refurbished the facilities just last week. Ward 4 Councillor…
The Heartbeat of Mutare
By Heather Buzuzi In the vibrant city of Mutare, Zimbabwe, each neighborhood tells its own story. From the bustling markets of Sakubva to the serene landscapes of Greenside and the high-density backdrop of Dangamvura, life pulses through the city. In Sakubva, traders call out their wares, while fresh produce, textiles, and handmade crafts create a…
STRAY LEOPARD ALERT ISSUED FOR FERUKA AND DORA COMMUNITIES
By Godwin Sithole Mutare, 23 January 2025 Authorities have issued a high-alert warning for residents in Feruka and Dora areas following the discovery of fresh leopard spoor within the vicinity on Tuesday. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has confirmed the presence of the predator near the border of Feruka and Dora communal…
ZETDC Promises Power Restoration in Zimunya by Friday
By Fanuel Chinowaita Residents of Zimunya, Chigodora, and surrounding areas have been assured by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) that electricity will be restored by tomorrow, Friday. In a statement issued by ZETDC, the ongoing power outage was attributed to a mainline fault caused by heavy rains, which has left several areas,…