ZANU-PF Breaks Opposition Grip on Mutare Ward 3 in By-Election By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – ZANU-PF has captured Mutare Municipality’s Ward 3 seat, ending years of opposition dominance in the constituency after its candidate, Portia Gwinyai, won Saturday’s by-election with a decisive margin. According to the official Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Declaration of Result of…
Local News
Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
Read More
NetOne Urges Youth to Harness AI Responsibly as Zimbabwe Pursues Digital Transformation
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 31 July 2026 — NetOne has called on young Zimbabweans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, industrialization and job creation while warning that the rapid growth of digital technologies must be matched by stronger cybersecurity measures. The call was made yesterday during an Artificial Intelligence Conference held…
Minister Mugadza Issues Peace Appeal as Manicaland Braces for Planned Demonstrations
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe’s Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Misheck Mugadza, says security forces across the province have been placed on high alert ahead of planned demonstrations expected on 31 July, warning that authorities will act decisively against any violence or lawlessness. In a statement released on Thursday, Mugadza urged…
Six-year-old Buhera prodigy wins Haig Park Under-6 chess title
By Fanuel Chinowaita A six-year-old boy from Buhera has announced himself as one of Zimbabwe’s emerging chess talents after winning the Under-6 Boys title at the 7th Haig Park Winter Chess Festival with a flawless record. Michael Adrian Chinewaita, a Grade ECD B pupil at Mudanda Primary School, won all five of his matches to…
Civil Society Groups Accuse EMA of Failing to Stop Christmas Pass Mining
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – A coalition of residents’ groups and civil society organisations has accused the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) of failing to stop what it says is illegal mining at Christmas Pass Mountain, warning that continued excavation has placed nearby communities at risk of deadly mudslides. In a joint statement issued on 20…
Nyanga Renewable Energy Project Brings Power, Clinic and Jobs to Ward 20
By Fanuel Chinowaita NYANGA – A renewable energy project in Nyanga’s Ward 20 is delivering electricity to the national grid while bringing new healthcare, education and employment opportunities to the surrounding community. Government officials, traditional leaders, residents and development partners gathered recently to mark the commissioning of the hydroelectric power plant on the Gairezi River…
From the Margins to the Mainstream: Mutare Waste Pickers Push for Recognition in City’s Green Economy
By Fanuel Chinowaita Waste pickers have for years remained among the most overlooked workers in Mutare, quietly collecting recyclable materials from streets and dumpsites while facing poor working conditions, stigma and exclusion from formal economic structures. Yet their contribution to keeping the city clean and supporting the recycling industry took centre stage during a City…
School Gardens Take Root as Manicaland Initiative Targets Child Nutrition
By Heather Buzuzi MUTARE – For many learners, a school garden could soon become more than just a patch of vegetables. It may provide the fresh food that ends up on their lunch plates while teaching them how to grow it. The Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) has launched a program to establish nutrition gardens in…
Police Officers Display Sporting Excellence at Manicaland Provincial Sports Gala
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – The Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province Sports Gala roared to life last week at ZRP Mutare Main Camp, with police officers from across the province showcasing their athletic ability, teamwork and competitive spirit in various sporting disciplines. The annual event, hosted under the leadership of Officer Commanding Police Manicaland Province,…
Men Urged to Break Silence as Gender Commission Tackles Drug Abuse, GBV
By Fanuel Chinowaita CHECHECHE, Chipinge – Men have been urged to break the culture of silence surrounding the challenges they face, with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning that failing to address emotional and social struggles is contributing to drug and substance abuse, gender-based violence (GBV) and family breakdowns. The call was made recently during…