By Fanuel Chinowaita As Zimbabwe commemorated World Safety and Health Day on June 6, the message from labour leaders was unmistakable: workplace injuries and deaths should never be accepted as part of earning a living. Addressing workers, trade union leaders and stakeholders during the commemorations, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) Acting President delivered…
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– Mutare City Council has donated sanitary pads to the Junior Council as part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene and ensure that no girl misses school because of her period. The donation was handed over during the 1337th Full Council meeting on Thursday as the local authority joined the global commemoration…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, June 4, 2026 – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) will on June 6 commemorate the 54th anniversary of the Hwange Kamandama Mine disaster, honouring the 427 mine workers who lost their lives in one of Zimbabwe’s worst industrial tragedies while renewing calls for safer workplaces across the country. The…
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 HARARE, 28 May 2026– The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on the Government of Zimbabwe to step in urgently over what it describes as a deepening humanitarian and environmental crisis linked to operations by Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize. The watchdog accuses the company of neglecting…
By Heather Buzuzi MUTARE – Local boxer John Andrew was crowned Trabablas National Champion after defeating Alick Mbemba in a tightly contested bout during a boxing tournament held in Mutare over the weekend. Andrew, who was born and raised in Chikanga, Mutare, said the fight tested his strength and determination. “The competition was very tough,…
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,…
