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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 | 764 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo

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

Mashonaland chief in legal trouble over abuse directed at woman

The national Council of Chiefs has been petitioned to act on an errant chief who was filmed verbally abusing a woman during a village court sitting.Chief Nyamaropa, of Shamva in Mashonaland Central, called the woman "stupid" and said there…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter

Mashonaland's new city takes shape

The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced servicing land in Mt Hampden, where the new commercial and administrative capital will be established. This follows the recent repossession of 47 farms covering 15,500 hectares from Mashonaland West…

Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:18hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe poverty drives 40% of Mashonaland Christians into apostolic sects seeking miracles

Widespread poverty resulting from grand corruption and mismanagement in the public sector has compelled nearly half of the Christian community to turn to apostolic sects, renowned for their deep spirituality, in hopes of a miraculous impro…

Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 04:20hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mashonaland youths get farms

Twenty-one youths from Mashonaland West Province received A2 Permits under the Presidential 10ha Scheme that seeks to mainstream the participation of youths in agriculture and form a key pillar in the transition of land holders from subsis…

Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Unknown Mashonaland East man declared a national hero

National Consultative Assembly member and former provincial Governor for Mashonaland East, Abraham Kabasa, has been declared a national hero in honour of his immense contribution to the country during the liberation struggle and after inde…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Tiri pama one: Now it's the people of Mashonaland demanding a cake for all

You can't help but wish Joshua Nkomo was alive. This is exactly what he prophesized. Josh said in his own words: "This tribalism will not take you anywhere Robert. This pasi newe, pasi naye cannot be politics of the day". When he said this…

Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:27hrs | 13 | by Nomazulu Thata

453 Mashonaland East healthcare workers test positive for Covid-19

A TOTAL of 453 healthcare workers in Mashonaland East have tested positive for Covid-19 to date, translating to 16.3% of the total number of cases in the province.As of yesterday, Mashonaland East had recorded 3 789 cases.However, acting p…

Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mashonaland East modern school complete

MASHONALAND East province is expected to officially open its first modern school that was built in Chikomba district along Harare-Chivhu Highway.Makumimavi Primary School is the province's first modern school and one of the 17 being constr…

Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

We need Zupco buses in Chiwesh, Mashonaland Central

The frequency of kombi arrivals and departure in rural Chiweshe, Mash. Central are not amusing. This is one area where tobacco farming was 'born' and got 'raised' elsewhere. The communal farmers are well monied with the 'smoking-monies' gi…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 10:49hrs | 10 | by Thomas Murisa

We need more vocational training centres in Mash. Central

If devolution is implemented well with all minds intend on development, nationwide visible economic growth is within sights. Every Zimbabwean province is rich in both human capital and natural resources. Provincial blue prints and the way …

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:07hrs | 23 | by Thomas Murisa

Visit Mashonaland Central for that unique experience

The Korekore traditional dances, songs and cuisine are a complete tourists attraction on their own, they can hold fort when it comes to countryside entertainment in Mash. Central Province. Even the last rites for a departed loved one is un…

Published: 28 May 2019 at 18:24hrs | 17 | by Thomas Murisa

How to sell Mthwakazi agenda

Having been an active participant in the Mthwakazi Restoration Agenda for the past 7 years excluding ofcourse the four years spent at ZAPU. I have understood that the enemy has almost managed to set us against each other, focus on trivial …

Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:09hrs | 6 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo

Innocent Kufa must be sent back to Mashonaland

It is an insult directed to Mthwakazi people for Kufa to say they lack the capacity to land renovation jobs in Rainbow Hotel and that should be given the strongest condemnation it so deserves.510 Kilometres, all the way from Rusape, to com…

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 17:38hrs | 13 | by David Magagula- MLF

Zanu-PF trying to weaken MDC Chamisa in Mashonaland Central

MDC Mashonaland Central provincial chairperson George Gwarada has condemned the recent arrest of 12 suspected protesters in Mvurwi and Guruve, saying the move was meant to weaken their support base in the Zanu-PF stronghold. "As MDC, we st…

Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:45hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter

Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops

Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops with other provinces only following in the wake and vortex of its success stories. Endowed with iconic landscapes and stunning water bodies, its not surprising to get touris…

Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:12hrs | 338 | by Thomas Murisa.

Zanu-PF commissar arrested

Zanu-PF's Mashonaland West political commissar Simon Solomon has been arrested on allegations of engaging in irregular land deals. Solomon is currently detained at Kadoma Central Police Station. He is alleged to have illegally sold a farm …

Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 12:56hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter

Cholera tsunami sweeps across Mashonaland again

STEWART Murambiwa's snow-white teeth appear too big for his mouth; his arms and limbs look like they belong to a little boy and not the 27-year-old man he is.Propped up on an iron bed in a tent at Glen View Polyclinic, he laughs and claims…

Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is Zanu PF Property

If you think that Philip Valerio Sibanda is the commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces you are living in your own dream land. The name 'commander' yes that's his title but functionally, zanu pf is in charge. Wake up, know for a fact that…

Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 23:48hrs | 2187 | by Clement Moyo

Zanu-PF to roll out Mashonaland West campaign

The Zanu-PF provincial leadership in Mashonaland West will launch its election campaign tomorrow with emphasis on unity among party supporters.In an interview yesterday, Zanu-PF provincial chairman Ziyambi Ziyambi said the campaigns would …

Published: 25 May 2018 at 07:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

MDC mourns death of Mashonaland Central Chairperson, Justin Chitate

The entire MDC family has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of Mashonaland Central Provincial Chairperson, Justin Chitate, on December 31,2017.This was announced by party spokesperson Obert Gutu.He said the late Chitate…

Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 14:54hrs | 8 | by Stephen Jakes

Mthwakazi under threat from Gukurahundists

Mthwakazi Republic Party has said it believes that Mthwakazi is a country on its own and was colonised firstly by the White colonialists in 1893, before the British merged it with Mashonaland in 1923.The party through a statement said it w…

Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:52hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes

The occupation of Northern Mashonaland by freedom figghters

Northern Mashonaland was infiltrated and totally occupies by the freedom fighters in a bid to liberate Zimbabwe from Rhodesia in the early 70s until 1979.The Northern Mashonaland included, Sipolilo now Guruve, Umvukwes  (Mvurwi) …

Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 19:15hrs | 10 | by Givestar Kamuzonde

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 | 21 | by Gilbert O'Neil Mushure

Vingirai takes control of Mashonaland Holdings

NICHOLAS Vingirai, through his investment vehicle, Transnational Holdings Limited (THL), has taken control of Mashonaland Holdings (Mashold) following the appointment of his crony, Michael Mahachi, as chairman of the property investment an…

Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 08:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

MDC-T chairman lose $96 to a theif

A 43-year-old Mvurwi man was arrested for allegedly entering in MDC-T Mashonaland Central youth chairman's clothing shop unlawfully and stealing clothes worth US$96, 00.Eye witnesses allege Eikim Ngwenya unlawfully entered into Tonderai Sa…

Published: 25 May 2017 at 21:22hrs | 11 | by Simbarshe Sithole

Patrick Zhuwao you are lying

Patrick Zhuwao is misleading the nation by his article under the Zhuwao Brief which appeared in the last Sunday Mail.The article touched on the tribal issue in Zimbabwe. Coming from him l thought blind patriotism was at full throttle. Hone…

Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 14:34hrs | 6 | by T Musiyamwa

Why are Mat'land varsities 'National' or 'State' while Mashonaland ones are not

Mashonaland Universities1.Harare - Harare Insitute of Technology2.Manicaland - Manicaland University3.Mashonaland East - Mashonaland East University4.Mash West - Chinhoyi University of TechnologyMat'land/Midlands Universities1.Bulawayo - N…

Published: 21 Sep 2014 at 11:41hrs | 9 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo

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 | 1907 | by Mike Makoni

National Appeal, New Zimbabwe Anti Tribal Party (DUSOSA), be the one!!!

A Completely new way of Zimbabwean thinking, new way of running our Country and a New-Start is the only remedy Zimbabwe needed today and PRESIDENT NDEBSHON of the DUSOSA party (Diversified Unitary State Of Southern Africa) is putting his c…

Published: 30 Aug 2011 at 07:07hrs | 988 | by Dudu Masaiti

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