Rusape Council Chair Denies ZANU-PF Defection; Councillor Admits Taking Money at Meeting

By Fanuel Chinowaita RUSAPE, Manicaland – Rusape Town Council Chairperson Lovemore Chifomboti has publicly denied allegations he has joined the ruling ZANU-PF party, calling the claims “false and misleading.” The denial comes amid circulating reports and video recordings suggesting local opposition councillors have attended ZANU-PF Rusape rally, part of a broader political realignment in Zimbabwe…

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Mayor’s Cheer Fund Brings Christmas Relief to Vulnerable Groups in Mutare

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 23 December 2025– Scores of less privileged residents, including people living with disabilities, the elderly and orphans, on Monday received food hampers under the Mayor’s Cheer Fund programme held at Mutare Hall, in an initiative aimed at ensuring vulnerable groups enjoy the festive season with dignity. Addressing beneficiaries, Mutare Town Clerk…

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“We Are One” – Police, Media Ally to End Mushikashika Menace

By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 20 December 2025– The National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, has vowed to eradicate illegal pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, and dismantle their official-looking ranks by the New Year, following concerns raised by journalists in Mutare. Speaking during a Police Media Engagement Programme organised by the Media Institute of Southern…

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Climate Action Council Warns Zimbabwe Climate Law Risks Excluding Communities Despite Paris Alignment

By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare – The Climate Action Council of Zimbabwe (CACZ) has welcomed the passage of the Climate Change Management Bill (H.B. 5 of 2025) and Statutory Instrument 48 of 2025, describing the new framework as a “technically strong and internationally aligned” step towards implementing the Paris Agreement, but has cautioned that high fees,…

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AGRITEX Initiative Empowers Checheche Farmers through Collective Grocery Buying

By Blessing Ngoni Tauro Checheche, Zimbabwe – In a groundbreaking initiative, the Agricultural Technical and Extension Services (AGRITEX) has launched a program that enables farmers in Checheche to pool their resources and buy groceries in bulk. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also promotes community development and cooperation among farmers. Here’s how it…

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