Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Takudzwa Madondo Marange: Bocha, 6 November 2025 – An 11-year-old boy from Chiadzwa is receiving treatment at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital after being electrocuted by a fallen ZESA electricity pole on Monday. The victim, Tapiwanashe Mapuka, a Grade 5 pupil at Tonhorai Primary School under Chief Marange, sustained serious burns to her legs, chest,…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Odzi, 6 November 2025 – Villagers in Kusena, Odzi, are accusing their local councillor, Pardon Mkwakwami of ZANU PF, of diverting government-funded borehole equipment meant for their community to another area and his own home, leaving them without access to clean water. The residents claim that a borehole was drilled in Kusena…
The Wasu Post Reporter Mutare| 5November , 2025 — Parents with children at Gomorefu High School have raised alarm over the institution’s decision to peg school fees using a rate higher than both the official and black-market exchange rates — a move that directly violates government policy. According to concerned parents, the school is charging…
By Fanuel Chinowaita ARDA TRANSAU, October 29, 2025 — Zimbabwe’s mining sector is set for a major transformation following the introduction of the computerized Mining Cadastre System, a move expected to eliminate double claim allocations and improve transparency in the industry. Green Governance Zimbabwe (GGZ) said during a community meeting held last week at the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare | 27 October 2025 – Host city Mutare emerged overall champions at the 2025 Inter-Municipality Games, dominating the competition and showcasing both sporting and cultural excellence during the two-day event. The Games held from October 25–26, brought together municipalities from across Zimbabwe in a vibrant celebration of unity, talent and teamwork….
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 27 October 2025 – The City of Mutare’s innovative door-to-door budget consultation campaign has entered its fourth day, drawing growing participation from residents eager to shape the city’s 2026 financial and development priorities. The outreach program — spearheaded by the City of Mutare in partnership with the United Mutare Residents and…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 25 October 2025– The City of Mutare has launched a door-to-door budget consultation program aimed at increasing residents’ participation in the local authority’s 2026 budget formulation process. Speaking to journalists on yesterday, Town Clerk Mr. Blessing Chafesuka expressed concern over the low turnout during recent public budget meetings, saying the new…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Residents have urged the City of Mutare to account for devolution funds and address illegal mining activities instead of overburdening ratepayers with tariff increases. Speaking during a consultative meeting organised by the Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURA) and the City Council on Wednesday, residents expressed concern over the proposed…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 23 October 2025– The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Women’s Network Manicaland Province joined the global community in commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a fitness and wellness campaign aimed at promoting early detection and prevention of the disease. The event, held yesterday under the theme “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Chikanga, 23 October 2025 – Chikanga Secondary School in Mutare is on course to be upgraded into a high school offering Advanced Level classes following major infrastructure developments funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) under Chikanga legislator Hon. Lynnet Karenyi. A new science laboratory, installed by Lab Legends, has been completed…
