Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By The Wasu Post Reporter Child Minister of Defence Tatenda Obrey Mukukuwanda champions environmental stewardship and social unity Mutare South, 10 October 2025 — In a remarkable demonstration of youth leadership and civic responsibility, Junior MP and Honorable Child Minister of Defence, Hon. Tatenda Obrey Mukukuwanda, led a vibrant clean-up campaign across schools in Mutare…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 9 October 2025 – There is growing public outrage after a picture circulated on WhatsApp showing women who had given birth sitting on mattresses on the floor at Sakubva District Hospital in Mutare, highlighting a severe shortage of hospital beds. Residents who spoke to The Wasu Post on condition of…
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…
