Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Manicaland is undergoing a broad economic and infrastructural transformation under the Second Republic, with major investments in transport, industrialisation, service delivery and tourism beginning to reshape livelihoods and unlock long-standing economic potential in the eastern border province. This emerged yesterday during a provincial media tour led by the Minister of Information, Publicity…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 26 January 2026— Stakeholders drawn from the informal sector, government departments and civil society convened for an Open Policy Dialogue on Informal Sector Taxation, a meeting held under the Local Accountability for Citizen Engagement (LACE) project, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)….
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, January 25, 2026 — In a remarkable act of community support, the ZANU PF affiliate group Mahwindi for ED has stepped up, contributing an impressive US$8,000 to cover school fees for 150 vulnerable primary students in Sakubva and Dangamvura. This initiative aims to bridge the gap for children who are not…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutasa South, 25 January 2026– The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has launched the Irrigation Booster Kit Programme in Mutasa South, Enavant, reaffirming government’s commitment to increased agricultural productivity while warning land reform beneficiaries against underutilising allocated land. Addressing farmers at the launch…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 25 January 2026—Madhumeni Abalimisi for Agricultural Transformation and Economic Development (MA4AT) was officially launched in Manicaland Province yesterday, marking the beginning of its journey as the pilot province for a national rollout. The event took place at Matondo Business Centre, attended by key officials and local stakeholders, and was officiated by…
By Nadine Fortunate Black Mutare 24 January 2026 – A local businessman from Hobhouse high-density suburb was found dead yesterday in Paulington, near Green Market, in an incident that has shocked the Mutare community and prompted a police investigation. The deceased has been identified as Tichaona Mazanhi, who was scheduled to appear before the Mutare…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 22 January 2026– A fatal hit-and-run incident near Matanda Shopping Centre on the Mutare-Marange Highway has claimed the life of 57-year-old Oneday Masibhera. The collision occurred this past Sunday under circumstances now under police investigation. While authorities have not issued an official comment, The West Post has confirmed that police are…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 January 2026– Mutare Town Clerk Mr Blessing Chafesuka has assured residents that the refuse collection crisis that has affected parts of the city over the past weeks will be resolved today, noting that the municipality had been battling a backlog of between two and three weeks due to widespread breakdowns…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MURAMBINDA, BUHERA WEST – The ZANU-PF Women’s League launched its district-level empowerment program in Buhera today, targeting women aged 16 and above with skills training and projects aimed at fostering economic independence. The event, held at Murambinda B Primary School, drew women from all four constituencies of Buhera District. Senior party officials…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Nyanga, 18 January 2026– Long-serving Nyanga South Member of Parliament Super Mandiwanzira has openly conceded that his constituency continues to lag behind in infrastructure development and employment creation, appealing for intervention to unlock stalled projects. Mandiwanzira made the remarks at a Presidential Empowerment Programme in Nyanga, where he cited the unfinished Bhinya…
