Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
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,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, July 3, 2025 – A fire broke out at Eat n Lick, a popular fast-food outlet located along the main street near Border Lodge in Mutare, around 15:20 hours on Thursday afternoon. The Wasu Post witnessed the incident and captured footage showing flames shooting from the restaurant’s chimney, prompting panic among…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, Zimbabwe, July 1, 2025 – The Mhakwe Heritage Foundation Trust, under the leadership of Executive Director David Mutambirwa, is stepping up efforts to reclaim and preserve Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge systems, which the organisation views as vital to national identity, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. Speaking in a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 22 June 2025 – The City of Mutare is in the final stages of implementing a new urban transport framework following successful registration of commuter omnibus operators under formal associations, a move aimed at restoring order and curbing the influence of illegal rank marshals (mahwindi). In a follow-up to last…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 21 June 2025— Twelve members affiliated with the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), who were arrested earlier this week for allegedly participating in an illegal gathering in Sakubva, were granted bail by the Mutare Magistrates Court yesterday. The ruling, comes after their initial appearance on Thursday where the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe, Bocha Marange, 20 June 2025 – Betera Primary School received a significant boost this week after the University of Zimbabwe, through Dr. Bernard Kusena, a Senior Lecturer and Tutor, donated over 300 new textbooks and numerous English novels aimed at enriching the school’s library and strengthening learners’ English communication skills from…
By Heather Buzuzi Mutare, Chikanga, 16 June 2015 – A vibrant Drug Awareness Program held on Saturday in Chikanga brought together community leaders, youth groups, and concerned citizens in a united stand against the growing menace of substance abuse. The event, which began with an energetic march from TM Chikanga, Sports Field led by a…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – June 10, 2025: Deputy Mayor Councillor John Nyamhoka and Councillor Edson Kalulu have officially been conferred with the prestigious title of Alderman in recognition of their long-standing service to the City of Mutare. The announcement was made by Mutare Mayor, Councillor Simon Chabuka, during the 1,326th full council meeting held…
Provincial leadership ducks accountability while congregants flee church under siege By Fanuel Chinowaita Hobhouse, June 9, 2025 – The leadership crisis engulfing AFM Mt Zion Assembly in Hobhouse continues to escalate, with new revelations confirming that the church’s internal conflict has now reached national structures. In the latest development, Pastor Musonza has refused to directly…
