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Manicaland councils in disarray

The Auditor General (AG) has exposed widespread weaknesses in financial management and accountability across local authorities in Manicaland, raising red flags over service delivery and the risk of fraud.The latest report reveals that most…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 16:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manicaland shines, as tourism expo puts Zim on spotlight

Manicaland province is abuzz with excitement as tourism players converge on the Sanganai/Hlanganani "Kumbanai" Expo, a premier event that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.For the first time, Mutare is hosti…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 21:27hrs | 395 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare

Manicaland airport plan sparks debate

Plans to build a new international airport in Manicaland have stirred debate, with stakeholders weighing the potential benefits against questions of feasibility.The project, announced by provincial officials, is expected to boost tourism a…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF announces CCA affiliates' Presidential revolving fund allocation

ZANU-PF national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha has announced that the Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) is set to benefit from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's (Presidential) revolving fund allocation for the organisation to ma…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 10:38hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo

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

Madhadha closure, Zanu PF Manicaland factional fights turns nasty

Zanu PF Manicaland factional wars have spilt into business, with companies owned by some members close to Sports Minister Anselem Sanyatwe being targeted over allegations of backing Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga.Chiwenga has been the…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 17:18hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

Councils told to comply with public procurement regulations

The government has called on local authorities across Zimbabwe to strictly adhere to public procurement regulations to uphold accountability and prevent legal disputes that continue to plague municipalities nationwide.The call was made by …

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:24hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF prepares for annual people's conference

Preparations for this year's Zanu-PF Annual People's Conference, set to be hosted by Manicaland Province, are now at an advanced stage, with provincial leaders having submitted recommended venues for final approval by the party's national …

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Manicaland ready for Hlanganani

Manicaland Province has declared its full readiness to host the prestigious Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo for the first time outside Bulawayo, with extensive upgrades to key infrastructure, tourism sites, and hospitality facilitie…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:35hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains lash Manicaland and Masvingo

A cloud system has brought significant rainfall to the southern regions of Manicaland and Masvingo provinces, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours.The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) reported the highest rainfall measureme…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 12:03hrs | 3916 | by Staff reporter

Time to rename Zimbabwe's Provincials

Forty-five years on, Zimbabwe, formerly Southern Rhodesia, gained independence in 1980 after a protracted struggle against colonial rule. The names of provinces and regions, however, remain a lingering reminder of this past. Manicaland, fo…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:13hrs | 805 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Give Credit Where It Is Due - Sakubva Homeownership Program

The recent Sakubva Homeownership Program, a significant milestone in Mutare's housing history, has been met with overwhelming joy from the residents. However, an unfortunate trend of misplaced credit threatens to overshadow the efforts of …

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:51hrs | 133 | by Norest Kusvikazvaita

Marapira to officiate Manicaland inaugural tech-transfer expo

Preparations for the inaugural Manicaland Rural Development, technology advancement and knowledge transfer exhibition are at an advance stage at Mutomba Hillside Citadel in Buhera, whilst the deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisherie…

Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:33hrs | 23 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera

Ostallos and Chibaya told to go and tell Chamisa that Manicaland says 'NO'

Gift Ostallos Siziva and Amos Chibaya had a torrid time this afternoon in Manicaland when they were told off by a charged crowd; in their ill-fated push for Nelson Chamisa's latest solo campaign to form yet another structureless movement; …

Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 19:36hrs | 18 | by Jonathan MOyo

Zanu-PF strengthens electoral grip on Manicaland

On behalf of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, I would like to extend my appreciation to our stakeholders, voters and political parties for the unity of purpose and discipline exuded during the election period.The ruling Zanu-PF party has…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

We have neglected Manicaland for too long Mr President Sir

On the 24th of June 2023, the President and First secretary of Zanu-PF, Cde ED Mnangagwa, will launch the Zanu PF campaign foundation upon which this yearâ€™s election bid will be built upon in Chipinge, Manicaland. It is no surprise the c…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 16:29hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Changing political face in Manicaland

Zanu-PF Manicaland province has dumped its old guard and other party heavyweights after they were thumped in primary elections held last week, with 17 out 22 sitting legislators falling by the wayside.The shock defeat of some of the bigwig…

Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe explains presence of SA soldiers

Members of the South African military are in Zimbabwe assisting their local counterparts to repair roads and bridges in Chipinge, Manicaland province, the government has confirmed. There has been widespread speculation around the presence …

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter

'3.8 magnitude earthquake hit before Cyclone Idai'

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chimanimani and Chipinge shortly before Cyclone Idai which left 344 people dead and destroyed property worth billions of dollars, Government revealed yesterday. During his two visits to Chimanimani and Chipin…

Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:47hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Census for cyclone-ravaged communities

Government will conduct a census using official records to ascertain the number of people who have been staying in communities that were affected by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge.This comes as South Africa yesterday despatched a…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 06:47hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter

Fears of cholera outbreak in Manicaland

Chances are people will drink water flowing in rivers due to shortage of potable water in cyclone ravaged ChimanimaniThere are fears of a possible cholera outbreak in cyclone-hit areas, with reports that desperate people could be drinking …

Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:07hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Lest we forget, soccer legends told

While Mutare has produced soccer legends that are now playing their trade abroad, the history of soccer in the eastern border city cannot be completed without mentioning the name Sicho Masachi.Masachi is one of the forgotten soccer legends…

Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:41hrs | 31 | by Stanley Chirimbani and Richard Zimunya

Political gloom grips Manicaland

A GLOOMY atmosphere engulfed Manicaland province yesterday, as the electorate struggled to come to terms with the reality that some Zanu PF "deadwood' MPs had bounced back.Residents, who spoke to NewsDay, said some of the retained MPs had,…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 07:40hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter

Renaming Mashonaland, Matabeleland and Manicaland Provinces of Zimbabwe

Mashonaland should be renamed Northern Region, Matabeland renamed Southern Region and Manicaland Eastern Region. Provinces named after tribes will not unite Zimbabwe in any way. They only make the idea of imaginary divisions stronger. The …

Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 10:17hrs | | by Gilbert O'Neil Mushure

Illegal settlers invade the eastern highlands in search of water

Rural community meetings, such as one held recently in Mpudzi Resettlement scheme, south of Mutare in Manicaland province, are usually placid affairs dealing with mundane matters. Not anymore. In the province, known for its highlands, good…

Published: 19 Jun 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Hunger in Manicaland - starving in the midst of plenty

Zebedia Sithole stared blankly at the sun baked ground and squint his eyes in the blistering afternoon sun.He remarked dejectedly: "I hope this year we will have a better farming season". Sithole picked a lump of soil and threw it violentl…

Published: 24 Mar 2014 at 15:37hrs | 10 | by Maxwell Teedzai

Rampaging pupils demand 'insensitive' headmaster's removal

STUDENT unrest rocked Hartzell High School in Manicaland since Sunday evening with the militant pupils demanding the removal of their headmaster, Mr Shorwi Kawadza, from the school, accusing him of being insensitive to their welfare and ed…

Published: 01 Feb 2014 at 08:23hrs | 213 | by Cletus Mushanawani

Mugabe to win again!

Now that the constitution making process is coming to an end, Zimbabweans across the globe are looking foward to the general elections scheduled for the aftermath of June.Analyst are already cracking their minds on who is going to steal th…

Published: 09 Mar 2013 at 12:06hrs | 19 | by Conilious Toga

Manicaland, Matabeleland, Midlands - A new dawn, a new era a new dispensation

32 years into the myth called independence in a mythical nation called Zimbabwe, however the sad reality is that the Zimbabwe in question is Mashonaland. It is the people of Mashonaland that are enjoying the benefits of our unified sweat w…

Published: 21 Apr 2012 at 13:07hrs | 1917 | by Mike Makoni

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