Stories that matter to the people of Manicaland, from politics to social issues.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare | 22 October 2025 – Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z) yesterday held a community engagement meeting in Bocha, Mutare, bringing together traditional leaders, local authorities, and community organisations to discuss transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. The meeting, held under the Southern Africa Resource Governance (SAFRAG) Programme, sought to promote…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 October 2025 – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) on Saturday joined workers across the world in commemorating the World Day for Decent Work with a strong call for fairness, inclusion, and improved safety standards in the changing world of work. The event, held at the ZCTU Manicaland offices…
By Fanuel Chinowaita | The Wasu Post MUTARE – A man identified as Herbert Hanzu Mutukuwe Gopito from Ward 7, Dangamvura , was reportedly killed yesterday after being assaulted at Boka. According to witnesses, Hanzu,was walking around the area whistling when an unidentified man struck him with an open hand, leading to his collapse and…
By Fanuel Chinowaita | The Wasu Post CHAVHANGA, Honde Valley — A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death on yesterday morning following a dispute during a gambling game at Chavhanga B Centre in Honde Valley. The deceased has been identified as Thomas Chiripawako, while the suspect, known as Mark Hachite, alias Manando, is reported to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – The City of Mutare has rolled out its 2026 budget consultations, inviting residents from all wards to participate in shaping the city’s financial priorities — a process taking place amid proposed tariff hikes across key service sectors. The meetings, which run from today, the 14th to 25 October 2025, are…
By The Wasu Post Reporter Child Minister of Defence Tatenda Obrey Mukukuwanda champions environmental stewardship and social unity Mutare South, 10 October 2025 — In a remarkable demonstration of youth leadership and civic responsibility, Junior MP and Honorable Child Minister of Defence, Hon. Tatenda Obrey Mukukuwanda, led a vibrant clean-up campaign across schools in Mutare…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare – 9 October 2025 – There is growing public outrage after a picture circulated on WhatsApp showing women who had given birth sitting on mattresses on the floor at Sakubva District Hospital in Mutare, highlighting a severe shortage of hospital beds. Residents who spoke to The Wasu Post on condition of…
By Fortunate Nadine Black Mutare, 7 October 2025 — The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development has begun a four-day strategic planning workshop in Mutare to review progress under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and lay the groundwork for the upcoming NDS2 (2026–2030). The workshop, running from 6 to…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Tendai Lynnet Mudehwe MUTARE – African-Bantu Identity Advocates (ABIA) and the Manicaland Passengers Association (MAPs) have raised alarm over rising cases of sexual misconduct involving school children in public transport and called on authorities to urgently act to protect the dignity of the girl child. In a petition dated 30 September 2025…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — The Government of Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to roll out the long-awaited computerised Mining Cadastre System, a digital platform expected to improve claim registration, curb corruption, and enhance transparency in the mining sector. The discussions, organised by Green Governance Zimbabwe (GGZ) and the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), were held…
