Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
Allegations against St David’s Bonda High School teacher reignite concerns over child protection in Zimbabwe’s boarding schools By Fanuel Chinowaita BONDA, MANICALAND — Allegations of sexual abuse involving a teacher and a 17-year-old learner at St David’s Bonda High School have raised fresh concerns about child protection in Zimbabwe’s boarding schools, with police searching for…
By Fanuel chinowaita MUTARE, 23 January 2026 – The father of the three-month-old baby girl who died mysteriously in Chikanga Phase 2, Chikomo, yesterday has broken his silence, saying he is “finished” and vowing to seek justice for his daughter. Njowera, the bereaved father, was seen weeping uncontrollably as he recalled the last moments he…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, June 20, 2026 – Three months after Stage Carriage Unified Transport Association (SCUTA) Chairman Esau Mupfumi urged transport operators not to panic and increase fares following a fuel price hike, recent developments have largely vindicated his position, with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announcing a reduction in fuel prices. In…
By Heather Buzuzi MUTARE – In communities where access to healthy and nutritious food is increasingly becoming a challenge, empowering young people with knowledge about food safety, nutrition and healthy cooking is emerging as a critical tool for building healthier societies. Over the past few weeks, youths from Sakubva, Dangamvura and Chikanga have participated in…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Health authorities have issued a cholera alert in Mutare District after recording one confirmed case and one suspected case of the potentially deadly disease, prompting increased surveillance and calls for residents to strengthen hygiene practices. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said the two individuals had recently visited the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 18 June 2026 – A domestic dispute allegedly centered on US$10 ended in tragedy on Wednesday evening when a Chikanga Phase 1 woman was reportedly beaten to death by her husband. The deceased has been identified as Samantha Tshuma (41), while the suspect, Tawanda Muradzikwa (34), was arrested shortly after the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – NetOne, in collaboration with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), the Office of the President and Cabinet for Manicaland Province, Mutare Girls High School and other stakeholders, on Thursday conducted a community clean-up campaign in Mutare’s central business district as part of the national anti-litter initiative championed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa….
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 1 July 2026 — Police in Manicaland have arrested three men accused of defrauding two Mutare-based businesses of groceries worth more than US$12,500 in two separate incidents, acting on false representations as bulk buyers. Prince Ruvimbo Dhau (31), Pardon Dhau (35), and Dennis Chikotosa (39) were picked up by the Zimbabwe…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, May 29, 2026 — Mutare Central and Mutare Rural police districts this week separately relaunched the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Client Service Charter, pledging to strengthen professionalism, accountability and public confidence in policing. Mutare Rural District launched its programme on Wednesday in Nhedziwa, with Mutare Rural Dispol Matsikesimbe describing the charter…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Residents of Ward 2 in Mutare Central have welcomed progress on the long-awaited Sakubva Clinic perimeter fence and the newly renovated maternity wing, but used a feedback meeting on Saturday to pile pressure on council over malfunctioning street lights, disputed bulk water metres and a growing malaria threat. The meeting,…
