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Zanu-PF's political power rifts escalate

In Mutare, the annual Zanu-PF conference is presently in progress. As usual, the only item of national interest is the competition for power and the gratification of individual egos.Other than the standard rhetoric, empowerment slogans, ph…

Published: 17 Oct 2025 at 11:09hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Air Zim, NHS scoop tourism awards

MUTARE - National Handling Services (NHS) and the country's airline, Air Zimbabwe have emerged as the overall winner (and winner respectively) at the Sanganai Hlanganani Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo, held in Mutare this Friday.This prestig…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 21:48hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Demand surges for Harare-Mutare flight

The newly launched Harare - Mutare airline service is expected to grow sustainably on the back of rising interest from key sectors such as tourism and agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbra Rwodzi has said.Flight UM1…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Murder-accused officer returns to duty

Residents of Malalume Village in Bulilima District say they are living in fear following the return to duty of a police officer previously accused of murder.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed at the Malalume police base, was arrested in May…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man found on top of Mutare Magistrate Court

A tense incident unfolded at the Mutare Magistrate Court this morning when an unidentified man was seen roaming on the roof of the building, threatening anyone who approached him, including police officers from the nearby Mutare Central Po…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Tourism Minister caught in Expo scandal

The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, led by Minister Barbara Rwodzi, has come under fire after controversially shifting the upcoming 18th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from Bulawayo to Mutare, a move th…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutare CBD property owners urged to refurbish buildings

Mutare City Council has directed property owners in the central business district (CBD) to refurbish and repaint their buildings ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi Expo, scheduled to take place from September 10 to 12, 2025.In a no…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Gimboki serial burglar arrested after 7-month spree

A notorious burglar who has been terrorising residents of Gimboki in Mutare, stealing property and cash worth more than US$25 000, has been arrested, bringing long-awaited relief to the community.The suspect, Macdonald Saidi Bwanali of Are…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in Mutare-Harare road trucks crash

Two people lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident involving two trucks at Mufusire Uphill, along the Mutareâ€“Harare Highway, in the early hours of Saturday morning.The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the fatal crash through…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

How Mutare and Manicaland were annexed from the Portuguese

First - a tributeIn carrying out the background research I have been greatly impressed by the articles written by J.C. Barnes, who taught at Umtali Boys' High School and published both in Rhodesiana and Zuro â€“ the Magazine of the History…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 21:43hrs | | by Zimfieldguide

Pythons invade Mutare suburb

Residents of Darlington Extension in Mutare are living in constant fear after discovering a den of giant pythons mere metres from their homes, prompting urgent calls for their removal.A visit to the area by The Manica Post on Thursday reve…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gold rush wreaks havoc in Mutare City

Mutare's Sakubva River, located near the city's bustling Central Business District, is under siege as waves of artisanal gold minersâ€”commonly known as makorokoza - ravage the waterway and surrounding industrial zone in search of the prec…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutare unveils ambitious water project

The City of Mutare is set to establish a wholly council-owned water utility company aimed at improving service delivery, addressing decades-old infrastructure challenges, and ensuring a sustainable and efficient water supply for its growin…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:35hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Mutare to get 2 traffic interchanges before Bulawayo

Preliminary construction work has commenced on the much-anticipated Christmas Pass Bypass Road, a 31.2-kilometre project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and reducing frequent accidents on the notorious Christmas Pass. The project, …

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutare City to rid CBD of street food vendors

The City of Mutare has announced plans to launch a wide-scale operation to remove illegal street food vendors from the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to restore order and address rising public health concerns.Mayor Simon Chabuka …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:32hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter

Tenant's sons burn landlord's house

Mutare Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira will preside over the trial of two men, Solomon (21) and God'swill Tafara Takaendesa (23), who are facing charges of negligently causing serious damage to property under Section 141 of the Criminal Law Co…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Major burst affects Mutare water supply

Residents of Mutare are facing reduced water supply following the breakdown of a major water transmission line, which authorities say was caused by vandalism. The disruption is expected to affect the flow of water to the Christmas Pass bal…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter

Mutare City refutes bedbug outbreak rumours

Mutare City Council has refuted widespread social media reports alleging a recent infestation of bedbugs (tsikidzi) in the high-density suburb of Sakubva, dismissing the claims as unfounded and misleading.The reports, which went viral on v…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:36hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter

Mutare pharmacist deregistered

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has revoked the trading licence of prominent Mutare pharmacist Douglas Nzombe Chiutsi, following a series of offences committed during his tenure as managing director of Healthwell Pharmac…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:42hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter

Mutare Museum displays lightning making tools

The Mutare Museum holds many captivating exhibits, but few are as mystifying as the "mheni" or "umbane" (lightning) collection. These objects, reportedly used in the summoning of lightning for retributive justice, were surrendered to the m…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mutare Highway urgently needs widening

MUTARE Highway passes through the dormitory town of Ruwa. When the highway was designed, it was meant to also serve Ruwa, Mabvuku-Tafara, Msasa, Greendale, Hillside and Eastlea.Ruwa has since grown to have among others suburbs Zimre Park, …

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:53hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya Ruwa resident

Mnangagwa's chopper in hair-raising emergency landing

IN a hair-raising incident which might leave heads rolling at the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential helicopter was dramatically forced into an emergency landing over 60 kilometres south-west of Harare…

Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Delta completes MBC takeover

BEVERAGES blue-chip Delta Corporation has achieved its plan to expand its multiple brands' footprint into Manicaland province after a key regulator approved a transaction to take over Mutare Bottling Company (MBC) for an undisclosed amount…

Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF supporters disrupt Mutare council meeting

ZANU-PF supporters reportedly disrupted a Pungwe Breweries meeting in Mutare last week in what is believed to be politically-motivated move.It is alleged that Zanu-PF activists, who included Occasion Chimwendo, Wellington Moyo and Kenneth …

Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:12hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chronicles of a Trial Observer

Observing a trial in Zimbabwe's courts is an eye-opening exercise to the commendable progress the Judicial Services Commission has made in addressing the key challenges that the sector faces as well as a reality check on the glaring shortc…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Richard Mugobo

For goodness sake, where is Zacc?

THE Mutare Magistrate Court should be given the thumbs up and heartily congratulated for fast-tracking the trial and sentencing of one maid who stole US$25 000 from Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa.We just hope that magistrate Nortil…

Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

Mutare City Rovers players strike, weekend match in doubt

THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Mutare City Rovers and Nichrut set for Vengere Stadium on Sunday hangs in the balance as the hosts' players have threatened a boycott to force the club management to pay them outstanding…

Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chikanga Dangamvura constituency MP MDC-T candidate attacked

Chikanga Dangamvura Constituency Member of Parliament candidate Honourable Prosper Chapfiwa Mutseyami was severely attacked by an ion rod at Nandos in Mutare on Saturday night.He was attacked by thugs who were send by Lynnet Karenyi. The t…

Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 12:19hrs | 12 | by Mildred Sotaimunhu

Kwese TV, Local content producers speak

MUTARE - Local content producers, videographers and musicians have lauded, satellite television, Kwese TV which recently began airing in Zimbabwe.A snap survey conducted by this writer in the eastern border city reveals that Kwese TV is ex…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 07:21hrs | | by Farai Shawn Matiashe

Embrace art, youths urged

A government official has urged youths to cherish study and learn to unlock the hidden educative meanings artworks covey.Provincial Youth Coordinator with the Ministry of Youth, Land and Economic Empowerment Mrs Theresa Mupanduki made thes…

Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 11:28hrs | | by Farai Shawn Matiashe in Mutare

Teenage sex trade boom in Mutare

The number of teenagers venturing into commercial sex work has been increasing notwithstanding the bad weather caused by current heavy rains spawned by the Cyclone Dineo phenomenon, the youngsters continue to venture out in a desperate bid…

Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 06:10hrs | 5 | by Farai Matiashe

Rugby stalwart launches academy in Mutare

Mutare born and rugby stalwart who is based at Celcy Sharks Sevens Academy Ngoni Chibuwe has launched a rugby academy in Mutare to give back to the community that nurtured him.Driven by the passion to give back and contribute to the develo…

Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Honde Valley haven for national sparkle

In my recent and first visit to Honde Valley, Mutasa North district, I emerged a proud Zimbabwean citizen who was equipped with new knowledge on how rich our nation is. I had an over 300km driving experience from Harare as i found myself n…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 14:37hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

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South Africa pushing to deport more undocumented migrants

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Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

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