Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, May 26, 2025 At a belated World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Mutare on Friday, Zimbabwe, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) raised urgent concerns over escalating threats to media independence, citing government interference, economic instability, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism. MISA Board Vice Chairperson…
By Fanuel Chinowaita *Mutare In the bustling streets of Mutare, a dedicated group of individuals is making a significant impact on the environment by collecting plastic bottles, cans, plastics, and cardboard for recycling. These waste pickers, often overlooked, are calling for government support to enhance their efforts. “I wake up every morning knowing that what…
By Heather Buzuzi | Mutare | May 21, 2025 – Murahwa Primary School in Chikanga has received a donation of 240 chairs and 24 desks from Honourable Lynette Karenyi, the Member of Parliament for Chikanga Constituency. The handover ceremony took place on Friday afternoon, with the furniture purchased through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 18 May 2025 – On Thursday, during a transport stakeholders’ indaba held at Queens Hall, the City of Mutare announced firm plans to bring order to the public transport system by urging all commuter omnibus operators to register under recognized associations, a move aimed at phasing out unruly rank marshals,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTASA NORTH – Member of Parliament for Mutasa North, Hon Obey Bvute, has launched a community-driven road rehabilitation project and stepped into a heated dispute at Sagambe Primary School — but his intervention has drawn criticism from some parents who say their concerns were ignored. On May 8, Hon Bvute met with…
By Heather Buzuzi Nyanga, Zimbabwe – Police in Nyanga have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a stock theft case involving 11 cattle stolen from Jani Village, Katerere, Ruwangwe. According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Sylvester Tembo was apprehended on May 8, 2025, following investigations into the theft that occurred during…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Premier South, Mutasa South – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday to mark the commencement of a footbridge construction project that will link Premier South and Premier Central. The development has been hailed as a milestone in local infrastructure rehabilitation and environmental restoration, especially in areas affected by destructive alluvial gold…
By Fanuel Chinowaita | The Wasu Post MUTARE – A bedridden mother from Dangamvura, Mutare, received a lifeline on Thursday after the Dave Munos Foundation stepped in to cover her rental arrears and provide essential food supplies, following post-natal complications that left her incapacitated. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy reasons, was…
Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, Zimbabwe – May 3, 2025 The City of Mutare has dismissed social media claims of a bedbug outbreak at Bako Market in Sakubva, clarifying that ongoing fumigation exercises in the city are precautionary and part of a broader national response to confirmed infestations in other regions. A message circulating widely on social…
The Wasu Post Police in Rusape have apprehended Loveridge Abraham Muchapondwa (43) in connection with a shocking attempted murder case that occurred on April 30, 2025, in Chiduku Village. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspect allegedly poured petrol on his mother-in-law before igniting her, leading to severe injuries. The violent act reportedly…
