Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare — Two weeks after the introduction of Stage Carriage Unified Transport Association (SCUTA) buses on key city routes, a clear picture is emerging from Mutare’s ranks and townships: the majority of residents welcome the move, viewing it as practical relief from persistent fare hikes rather than a political statement. Following the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Marange, Manicaland — Chaos has reportedly engulfed the traditional court of Chief Marange following allegations that a woman, Ellice Ngwarati, has been illegally operating within the chief’s jurisdiction while impersonating a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer. Court officials and community members told The Wasu Post that Ngwarati began frequenting the chief’s court…
By Fanuel Chinowaita City of Mutare has announced that two of its council-run health facilities—Dangamvura Polyclinic and City Clinic—will now be open during weekends and public holidays, a move widely seen as a response to long-standing calls by residents for improved access to healthcare. In a public notice issued this week, the local authority said…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Chipinge, 20 February 2026 — Police in Chipinge say a man convicted of stealing motorcycles has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, with an effective two years to be served, following his conviction at the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court. According to police, Brian Komichiyana (27) was convicted of organised motorcycle theft after planning…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Chipinge, 20 February 2026 – A 19-year-old Chipinge man has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts at Chipinge Musika Flea Market, where clothing and footwear valued at US$2 137 were stolen over a three-month period. Police confirmed that Jayden Domingo (19) of DMB location, Gaza, Chipinge, is facing theft…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – For weeks, Mutare residents have endured the pain of being overcharged by commuter omnibuses—forced to part with US$1 for distances that should cost 50 cents. Schoolchildren, the elderly, and low-income workers were left stranded or exploited. When desperation peaked, relief came—not from threats or operations, but from buses that showed…
By Fortunate Black MUTARE — Economic pressure is tightening its grip on Manicaland, with visible signs of distress emerging across the retail and industrial sectors as businesses struggle to survive and residents question official claims that the economy is stabilising. At OK Zimbabwe’s Mutare branch, shelves were noticeably bare this week, fuelling widespread speculation that…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Dangamvura, Mutare, 16 February 2026 – Well Of Life Bible Church will next Sunday celebrate its 11th Anniversary with a special gospel service set to be held in Dangamvura, at the venue formerly known as Dangamvura Hotel. Speaking to The Wasu Post yesterday, the church’s founder and leader, Apostle Tinashe Saburi, said…
By The Wasu Post Correspondent Mutasa North, 02 February 2026 – Sagambe Primary School is once again at the center of controversy following new allegations against Thomas Tombo, a teacher and neighborhood watch officer. Tombo has been accused of raping and impregnating a 36-year-old woman with a disability, identified as Prevy Kanera. The allegations came…
By The Wasu Post Mutare, Zimbabwe – When the media convoy rolled onto the tarmac at Grand Reef Airport last week, it was immediately clear that this was not an ordinary provincial assignment. The stop marked the beginning of a two-day media tour led by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan…
