By Dr Brian Tawanda Marwenze (D.D) In the shadows of Zimbabwe’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, a silent epidemic rages on, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) which has ravaged the nation, leaving a trail of trauma, pain, and mental health devastation in its wake. The impact of GBV on mental health is a ticking time bomb, with…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 13 December 2025 – Mutare Central Member of Parliament Brian James handed over Christmas grocery parcels to two disability-focused charities yesterday, framing the gesture as a personal pledge to bring seasonal comfort to the vulnerable. “Each Christmas time I try and put a little comfort into the homes of the more…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, December 13, 2025 – Mutare City Council yesterday led an anti-corruption march from Quest Motors Manufacturing Company to Sakubva Stadium as part of activities marking International Anti-Corruption Day, with city leaders and Government officials calling for strengthened transparency, accountability and citizen participation in local governance. The march, which involved councillors, council…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Manicaland Province has issued a stern warning to transport touts and illegal “mishikashika” drivers, vowing a crackdown on lawlessness at bus termini and on the roads during the 2025 festive season. The warning was delivered yesterday during the launch of the ZRP Manicaland…
The Wasu Post Reporter Football supporters’ groups across Europe have reacted angrily to Fifa’s newly announced ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, warning that ordinary fans are being priced out of the global showcase. The cheapest ticket for the final at MetLife Stadium in New York will cost £3,119, while premium seats rise to…
By Fortunate Black Mutare, 11 December 2025 — Hundreds of residents took to the streets of Mutare yesterday in a 16-kilometre march to launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), in a show of solidarity that brought together civil society organisations, community groups, government officials and the police. The march, organised by…
By Fanuel Chinowaita NetOne’s annual Christmas Cheer initiative reached thousands of vulnerable citizens across Zimbabwe this festive season, with senior government officials joining the mobile operator in a series of community-focused programmes held in Midlands, Manicaland and Matabeleland South. The outreach, which targeted elderly citizens, child-headed families and low-income households, was conducted in Gokwe, Chipinge…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE – Hartlane Christian School held its Valediction and Speech Night in Mutare last week, honouring high-achieving learners and urging families to remain alert to growing social challenges that continue to affect young people in Zimbabwe. The event, held at Living Waters Churches Auditorium in the central business district, brought together students,…
By Nadine Fortunate Black Mutare, 8 December 2025 – Telecel Zimbabwe workers in Mutare say they have gone for more than five months without salaries, amid growing fear after the company started terminating contracts as part of what it says is a restructuring process. A termination letter dated 24 November 2025, seen by The Wasu…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 8 December 2025 – A heated district dialogue on Friday revealed deep-seated crises within Zimbabwe’s mining sector, with local miners accusing the Ministry of Mines of corruption, manipulation and deadly negligence linked to the newly launched Computerized Mining Cadastre System. The meeting, convened in Mutare by the Zimbabwe Mining Advocacy and…
