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By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare, 1 February 2026 – The Rural Development and Industrialisation Directorate has intensified efforts to transform rural economies through agro-based industrialisation, value addition and public-private partnerships. Speaking during an interview in Harare on Friday, Operations Director for Rural Development and Industrialisation, Washington Katiyo, said the department is focused on commercialising agriculture while…

As she Demands ZimDaily Stop ‘Defamatory’ Cartoons Linking Her to ZANU-PF By The Wasu Post Writer Harare, January 29, 2026 — Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) president Linda Tsungirirai Masarira has issued a formal demand to online publication ZimDaily to immediately cease what she describes as persistent misrepresentation and defamatory cartooning that falsely associates…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare, 29 January, 2026 — The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has strongly rejected Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s call for workers to be “realistic” in their wage demands, accusing him of ignoring the harsh economic realities facing employees and downplaying the fragility of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZIG) currency. In a press…

By Fanuel Chinowaita | The Wasu Post Mutasa, Manicaland — Questions are mounting over the implementation of the Irrigation Booster Kit Programme in Mutasa District after the official launch bypassed Lavastock Farm, despite the farm being formally included in the project. The programme, under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, was…

The Wasu Post Reporter Kenya – A Kenyan environmental activist has set a new Guinness World Record after hugging a tree continuously for three days, using the feat to amplify her message on environmental protection and climate action. Truphena Muthoni achieved a record-breaking 72 hours to claim the title for the longest marathon hugging a…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Nyanga, 18 January 2026 — Fresh claims of factionalism within Zanu PF have emerged following remarks by Presidential investment adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, whose speech in Nyanga yesterday openly warned against individuals allegedly harbouring presidential ambitions. Addressing an empowerment gathering at Nyajezi Primary School yesterday , Tungwarara insisted that there was “no…

By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE – The High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a premium residential property in Mandara and a Toyota Hilux vehicle to the State, ruling they were purchased with the proceeds of crime. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) secured the civil forfeiture order against former telecommunications employee Daniel Kalira and four…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Marange, 12 January 2026— Presidential Special Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara yesterday reiterated his firm loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying he wishes the President could continue leading the country until 2050, while dismissing any suggestion that he harbours presidential ambitions. Dr Tungwarara made the remarks while addressing a Presidential programme at Marange…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare,  11 January 2026– Funeral services company Nyaradzo has confirmed an incident involving the mix-up of two bodies, as Edna Mufambi (100) was finally reburied yesterday in Bocha, under Sabuku Muzondo, following an exhumation carried out in Checheche on Friday. The confirmation comes after days of uncertainty for Mufambi’s family, who had…

By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare, 10 January 2026– State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has introduced a Reverse Calling service, also known as “Pay for Me”, allowing subscribers to make calls even when they have zero airtime, in a move the company says is aimed at keeping Zimbabweans connected during tough economic times. The service enables a…