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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: 4 hrs ago | 37 | 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 | 319 | 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 | 659 | 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 | 475 | 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 | 1131 | 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 | 1089 | 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 | 97 | 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 | 169 | 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 | 54 | 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 | 3905 | by Staff reporter

Former Manicaland Governor dies at 83

Former Manicaland Provincial Governor and decorated liberation war veteran, Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, has passed away at the age of 83.Chigudu died last night at his home in Mt Pleasant, Harare, after a prolonged illness. His passing…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:54hrs | 614 | 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 | 799 | 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 | 124 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 11 | by Jonathan MOyo

Only Matebeleland has less road rehab work?

GOVERNMENT has so far rehabilitated and reconstructed more than 400 kilometres of road network in Manicaland Province under various initiatives, including the Post Cyclone Idai Recovery and Resilience Programme. The Government and other im…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says some observers went beyond mandate

President Mnangagwa has joined a growing number of people who have criticised some election observer missions, especially the SADC Election Observer Mission, for straying into areas that were beyond their mandate.Responding to questions fr…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe engages Sadc over election report

Remarks by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Prof Amon Murwira during a meeting with Sadc ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe: August 27, 2023 Introductory Remarks Good morning Your Excellencies; 1. …

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 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

Zanu-PF smells victory in Manicaland

THE Zanu-PF leadership in Manicaland, buoyed by a thumping victory in the recent Mutasa South national assembly polls, declared this week that it will win all 26 constituencies and wards in the forthcoming harmonised elections.Zimbabwe hea…

Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 20:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Factional tremors rock Zanu-PF

THE weekend suspension of Zanu-PF Manicaland youth leader Pedzisai Mudende over forgery and corruption charges has shaken the province currently rocked by factional fights.Mudende, who is Zanu-PF Manicaland youth administration secretary a…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: New political party UFP invades Manicaland

Hundreds of villagers thronged to the rally held by one of the fastest growing opposition political parties United Freedom Party, (UFP) led by Pastor Godwin Zivavose recently held at Dorowa, a village in the province of Manicaland, Zimbabw…

Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 11:29hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Tsikamutandas wreak havoc in Manicaland

SELF-STYLED witch-hunters commonly known as Tsikamutandas are wreaking havoc in Manicaland province where they are ripping off unsuspecting villagers of their livestock in the guise of "cleaning their homesteads of goblins".This was reveal…

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF readies for Manicaland by-elections

The Zanu-PF leadership in Dangamvura-Chikanga and Mutasa South constituencies has been urged to mobilise party supporters to come out in huge numbers and vote for the ruling party's candidates during the March 26 by-elections.Speaking duri…

Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Miner trapped to death

A  miner Fidelis Kushaya (22 )from Marange was trapped to death in a  mining shaft in Taikona mine, Penhalonga yesterday.Manicaland acting provincial police spokesperson assistant inspector confirmed the death."The now deceased w…

Published: 27 Oct 2021 at 12:01hrs | 10 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Fireworks at Zanu-PF Manicaland meeting

TEMPERS flared at a Zanu-PF meeting in Manicaland on Saturday with party provincial chairman Mike Madiro exchanging harsh words with Mutare district co-ordination committee (DCC) chairperson Benali Tard.The meeting was meant to prepare for…

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 eye Zanu-PF Manicaland provincial chairmanship

Zanu-PF Makoni district on Sunday endorsed the candidature of its district co-ordinating committee (DCC) chairperson Albert Nyakuedzwa to contest for the Manicaland provincial chairmanship ahead of the elections to be held in a few weeks' …

Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt starts security and health provisions in evacuation centres

THE government has started to provide security and healthcare in evacuation centres in the seven districts of Manicaland, where scores of people are set to be relocated in the event that Cyclone Chalane hits the country on New Year's eve a…

Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why devolution should start with Manicaland

It has been brought to my attention that the villagers of Chakohwa all the way to Mutambara will soon be moved to pave the way for the new diamond field that have been identified during the recent explorations for diamonds. There has to be…

Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

'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 | 3 | by Staff reporter

Do cracks in the ground in Chimanimani prove seismic activity before cyclone?

Pictures have emerged which appear to support claims by survivors of a deadly cyclone in eastern Zimbabwe that there was some seismic activity before heavy rains and winds swept in from Mozambique on March 16.Weather monitoring services ha…

Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:37hrs | 4 | by zimlive

Cyclone Idai hits Manicaland business

THE devastating Cyclone Idai has affected Manicaland's agro-based industry thereby reducing exports, while players in the small to medium enterprises sector were either forced to close shop or downscale operations. The most affected big pl…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Govt closes 43 schools in Manicaland

GOVERNMENT has closed 43 schools in Chimanimani that were affected by Cyclone Idai to pave way for assessments on the extent of damage to infrastructure as well as the number of teachers and learners who are unaccounted for. Manicaland pro…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | 1 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo sends help to Manicaland

BULAWAYO province yesterday donated 30 000 tonnes of mealie-meal, an assortment of groceries and clothes to victims of Cyclone Idai in Manicaland province. The mealie-meal was donated by the Grain Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), w…

Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga in Cyclone-hit Manicaland

Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga arrived in Manicaland this morning headed for the cyclone-hit areas as government upscales its response to the tragedy.Speaking to reporters on arrival in Mutare, the Vice President noted…

Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 11:44hrs | | 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 | 8 | by Stanley Chirimbani and Richard Zimunya

Zanu-PF structures making Mnangagwa unpopular in Manicaland

WAR veterans in Manicaland are up in arms against the Zanu-PF provincial leadership, accusing the executive of making party leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa unpopular in the province.Already daggers have been drawn between the Mike Madi…

Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 | | by Staff reporter

Calls to decriminalise drug abuse

Zimbabwe has held a belated International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorations amid calls for a paradigm shift to consider drug abuse as a health issue instead of a criminal offence.In line with the, "Support: Don'…

Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 16:11hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

'Matebeleland, Mashonaland, Manicaland names must fall'

Zanu-PF secretary for war veterans in the Politburo, Victor Matemadanda says the country should do away with tribal provincial names like Matabeleland and Mashonaland as these promote tribalism which hinders national development.  Add…

Published: 26 May 2018 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Mujuru heads to Manicaland province

NATIONAL People's Party leader and former Vice-President Joice Mujuru heads to Manicaland province today, where she is billed to address a campaign rally at Rimbi business centre in Chipinge.NPP spokesperson Jeffreyson Chitando yesterday s…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 07:25hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Manicaland man chops uncle's head off with axe

Unconfirmed reports say a village heard in Chingono, Gandanzara, Manicaland province was allegedly murdered by his nephew who has mental health problems on Monday.Eye witnesses allege the village head had a misunderstanding with his nephew…

Published: 16 May 2018 at 09:51hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Chamisa takes campaign to Manicaland

MDC Alliance leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa took his campaign trail to Manicaland province where he continued with his supposed message of restoration once voted into power.Despite caution thrown to him that the challenges of Zimbabwe can…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 18:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Chimene's constituency neglected'

Former Manicaland minister of State Mandi Chimene's constituency was heavily neglected despite her powerful position in government and the ruling Zanu-PF party with impassable roads and women giving birth under candlelight in some clinics.…

Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's Madiro faces revolt in Manicaland

A STORM is brewing in Manicaland province as new cracks emerge in Zanu-PF over the Mike Madiro leadership, with party members accusing him of stuffing the provincial executive with his close allies while sidelining other members who fought…

Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

First Lady says tours are an eye opener

The First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa's round the country tour of children's homes today took her to Manicaland Province where she met children from 14 orphanages.Describing the tours as an eye opener, the First Lady made a passionate call on…

Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 16:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Party official booed at Zanu PF indaba

ZANU PF Manicaland provincial chair Mike Madiro was reportedly booed and detained by angry war veterans and party activists, after failing to explain circumstances leading to Joseph Mujati's demotion as vice-chairperson.The incident happen…

Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter

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