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Masvingo-Beitbridge road to close on September 19

The Masvingo-Beitbridge Road will be temporarily closed to public traffic near Ngundu on Friday, September 19, 2025, to allow for rock blasting as part of ongoing road works.The section of the road between the 90 km and 106 km pegs is curr…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa sucked into chieftainship row

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge questioning the appointment of Jestia Muzenda as Chief Makore, in a case that drew President Emmerson Mnangagwa into the dispute.The challenge was brought by Clever Kumbirai Mazano, a Masvingo…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Masvingo by-election gets hot

Independent candidate for Masvingo Urban Ward 7, Prosper Taruvinga Tiringindi, has reported the Zanu-PF candidate, Simbarashe Shonhiwa, for allegedly tearing and vandalising opposition campaign posters.Tiringindi claims that Shonhiwa not o…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 18:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Government debt cripples Masvingo City

Masvingo City Council is facing mounting challenges in delivering basic services due to the government's failure to settle substantial debts owed to the local authority, with claims that various government departments now owe the council m…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Flat tyres bring City's trench project to a halt

Masvingo City Council is facing mounting criticism from residents over the prolonged downtime of a key earth-moving machine, brought to a standstill by flat tyres while working on a crucial trenching project in Mucheke.The yellow JCB machi…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 18:02hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter

Court orders Masvingo to shut down dumpsite

The High Court has ordered the City of Masvingo to stop all waste disposal activities at the contentious dumpsite located in Runyararo West suburb, citing significant threats to public health and environmental rights. The ruling was delive…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:06hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

Suspended HIV services resume and vaginal ring returns

After months of uncertainty and suspended services, HIV prevention efforts in Masvingo have received a major boost with the resumption of long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring. The reintrodu…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:36hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo City destroys 1,6t of chicken

The Masvingo City Council last Friday destroyed 1.6 tonnes of chicken smuggled into Zimbabwe from South Africa without veterinary clearance, declaring the consignment unfit for human consumption.Council spokesperson Ashleigh Jinjika confir…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:33hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter

High Court upholds appointment of Chief Mugabe

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge to the appointment of Matubede Mudavanhu as Chief Mugabe of Masvingo Province, bringing an end to a protracted dispute over the traditional leadership.Justice Sunsley Zisengwe ruled in favour …

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:14hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo loses Tagwirei to Harare

Zanu-PF's Masvingo Province has lost its bid to co-opt prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the party's Central Committee, despite being the first to recommend his inclusion. The slot was ultimately secured by Harare Province, wh…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 10:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Masvingo City, Ministry of Health in standoff over donated vehicle

A standoff has erupted between Masvingo City Council and the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) over a vehicle donated by the Global Fund, amid allegations that the vehicle, intended to support the city's health services, is being w…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:43hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter

Vendor name drops businessman to swindle $1 250

Ronnie Mupawaenda, a well-known airtime vendor operating from OK Supermarket in Masvingo CBD, is facing serious allegations of fraud after reportedly swindling a fellow vendor, Nickson Kwirirai, of $1,250.Ronnie, recognizable by his spiked…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei to lead Masvingo land tenure forum

Chairperson of the Land Tenure System Implementation Committee, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, is set to headline a pivotal land tenure forum at Masvingo Polytechnic College this Friday, as the government steps up efforts to win public trust over it…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

University students urged to drive innovation

Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Ezra Chadzamira, has called on university students to embrace innovation and transform research into viable business ventures that can drive Zimbabwe's economic development.Speaking duri…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 08:59hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter

JOC blocks ZANU-PF ex-MP, Tongaat Hullets' farmers eviction ploy

Members of the Joint Operation Command (JOC) in Masvingo withdrew and crippled an attempt by former ZANU-PF Chiredzi West legislator and central committee member, Farai Dumo Musikavanhu who in connivance (through illegal public/settlers di…

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:37hrs | 2190 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi

Masvingo faces open defecation challenge

A recent report from the 2022 National Housing Census reveals that 35.1 percent of the population in Masvingo Province still practices open defecation, posing significant health and environmental risks. The practice is most prevalent in th…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Chief dragged to court over judgment delay

Nyasha Nzara has filed a case against Chief Munikwa in the Masvingo Civil Court, seeking to compel the traditional leader to deliver a judgment on a long-standing dispute over the Nzara Village headship. The case, which was filed recently,…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:01hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo City to develop new CBD

Masvingo City is set to begin the development of a new central business district (CBD) in August this year, a move aimed at expanding the city's commercial infrastructure and alleviating congestion in the existing downtown area.The new CBD…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains pound Bulawayo, Masvingo

Heavy rains and severe flooding have devastated parts of southern and southwestern Zimbabwe, with Bulawayo and Masvingo cities among the hardest hit. Torrential rains on Tuesday caused local rivers to overflow, submerging buildings, washin…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:45hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter

Kombi crushes into haulage truck

At least three people were seriously injured at Southley Park turn-off along Masvingo road when a commuter omnibus they were travelling in failed to give way and crushed into an oncoming haulage truck which was on its way to Tete, Mozambiq…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:22hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

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 | | by Staff reporter

Ecocash fraudster, accomplice convicted

Luck ran out for two Masvingo men who were in the habit of defrauding local shopkeepers by creating fake EcoCash payment messages, leading to their conviction on fraud charges at the Masvingo Magistrates Court. Rodney Lwandi (30), from Mus…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:22hrs | 1881 | by Staff reporter

Disaster as rains destroy over 25 schools in Masvingo

Heavy rains that swept across Masvingo province in recent weeks have caused widespread damage, with 25 schools in the region either having their classrooms or teachers' houses destroyed. The destruction is particularly severe in districts …

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 14:02hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter

We are all Zimbabweans, we cannot continue like this

44 year on, Zimbabwe's political landscape has long been characterised by division and exclusion, particularly under various administrations. This trajectory of alienation began with the marginalisation of the white community, progressed t…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 12:39hrs | 701 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Council boss in witchcraft storm

Masvingo Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa has reportedly declined to occupy his designated office, citing fears that the furniture is bewitched. This unusual claim comes shortly after he returned to work following the withdrawal of charges re…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:13hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo-Glen Norah Loop Road opened to traffic

The newly completed Masvingo-Glen Norah Loop Road, a key component of the Mbudzi Interchange project, has officially opened to traffic, marking a significant milestone in Harare's transportation infrastructure development.The 3km stretch, …

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 16:05hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's alleged US$2 million birthday under spotlight

The planned US$2 million birthday celebration for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, organized by Zanu-PF, is drawing sharp criticism from both the public and international community. The event, set to mark Mnangagwa's 82nd birthday on Septembe…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Heroes' widows struggling'

Thousands of people from Masvingo province gathered at Masvingo Provincial Acre on August 12, 2024 to pay tribute to the heroes who passed away and celebrate the legacy of those who are still alive.Among them were widows and family members…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Relief as High Court reverses Masvingo evictions

The High Court has overturned the conviction of 16 villagers who were previously found guilty of illegally occupying gazetted land in Masvingo. The original conviction, handed down by Magistrate Ivy Jawona on February 7, involved a th…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:13hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission a shrine

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow officially commission the Kamungoma Liberation War Shrine in Gutu district, Masvingo province.In a statement yesterday, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage ministry said the commissioning was a way…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Reprieve for Masvingo illegal settlers

A MASVINGO magistrate has suspended the eviction of hundreds of illegal settlers pending the determination of their High Court appeal against government's decision to remove them from their homes.The villagers were on February 7 convicted …

Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 17:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

MASVINGO LAND EVICTIONS: Ibhetshu likaZulu steps in

In a shocking turn of events, the Ibhetshu Lika Zulu organization has issued a press statement decrying the eviction of villagers in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Distress calls have flooded in from Masvingo and surrounding areas, where evi…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:07hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwean man hangs self after mother spurns advances for intimacy

A 31-year-old Masvingo man hanged himself in his bedroom hut with an electric cable after allegedly being miffed that his mother had turned down his sexual advances.Mashine Magande of Tichagwa village in Charumbira communal lands was found…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sengezo Tshabangu issues apology

Sengezo Tshabangu has apologised to former Masvingo mayor Shantel Chiwara after he was filmed referring to her as a "little girl".The self-styled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary general was blasted online and accused …

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:03hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo celebrates Chiduwa's fall from grace

 While many people often celebrate the success of their kinsmen and feel sad when bad things happen, the story is different for the Zaka South legislator Clemence Chiduwa whom people in Zaka and Masvingo are celebrating his sudden fal…

Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 21:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Why Zanu-PF dominates Masvingo

Zanu-PF has continued its dominance in Masvingo province winning 23 out of 25 parliamentary seats, but why is this the case?Since the formation of a vibrant opposition party, MDC in 1999 and its participation in elections since 2000, Zanu-…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:43hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Masvingo gives Mnangagwa 148 cows

Masvingo province has given President Emmerson Mnangagwa a herd of 148 cows as a thank you gift for the Zaka star rally held at Chinorumba Primary School on July 16, 2023.Politiburo members and Ministers in the province gave him 10 beasts …

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:24hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

CCC vote split imminent in Masvingo ward 1

There are fears of vote split in Masvingo City Council's ward 1 in the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party as one member Edmond Maruta who was disqualified went on to stand as independent after the party chose Sabina Chikwangwani to …

Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:16hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Chaos at Masvingo Nomination Court

The nomination court for candidates eyeing National Assembly seats in Masvingo sat today with chaos marring the opposition CCC party led by Mr Nelson Chamisa as members almost traded blows outside the court as they quarrelled over the fina…

Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Blame game won't solve Zimbabwe's economic crisis

I couldn't help but chuckle when I heard President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent speech in Masvingo blaming opponents and Western countries for the current economic crisis that has caused anxiety within our populace. It seems like the only t…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 10:10hrs | 21 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

CCC goes for complete overhaul in Masvingo

Though there are reports of violence across the country, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party successfully completed its first stage of the long process of candidate selection for the 2023 harmonized elections in Masvingo which is lik…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:37hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

10 divorce cases a day in Masvingo

Justice Garainesu Mawadze of the High Court in Masvingo presided over 10 divorce cases in a day from the usual four-five cases a week.According to Masvingo Mirror, all 10 cases were heard on November 9, 2022.Six of the divorces were instit…

Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 06:12hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter

Respect former ZANU PF leaders on political sabbatical

Walter Mzembi is a renowned thinker, innovator and all-round nice guy who would add value to any political or corporate organization. It comes as no surprise that some within the ruling party are eager to associate themselves with Walter M…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 19:01hrs | 13 | by Nicholas Ncube

July Moyo sucked into controversial installation of Masvingo chief

LOCAL Government Minister, July Moyo has been accused of unlawfully influencing the appointment of one Tranos Manjiva as Chief Nemanwa in an unfolding chieftainship row in Masvingo.The minister is now being sued by Jimmy Matambo, a claiman…

Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa intensifies efforts to charm rural electorate in Masvingo

THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is reportedly making efforts to sneak into Zanu-PF's strongholds in Masvingo where the opposition party is intensifying its voter mobilisation strategy known as Mugwazo.In the 2018 elections, the the…

Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi embarrassed in Masvingo

Former vice president and Zanu-PF second secretary Kembo Mohadi was humiliated on the initial day of his party's traditional leadership mobilization programme as members from Charumbira and Nemamwa chieftainships traded blows on June 6 at …

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 15:26hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Teen steals money to consult sangoma over to get rich

A Masvingo based 19 year old boy reportedly stole his sister's US$100 and used it to consult a traditional healer for fast money magic.The man made a confession during interrogation by his sister after she discovered a small coffin in his …

Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 07:28hrs | 14 | by Stephen Jakes

Masvingo businesses defy lockdown regulations

MASVINGO province, which has been labelled as one of the COVID-19 hotspots in the country, still has most of its businesses open, despite the 30-day national lockdown announced early this month by the government.As at January 17, the provi…

Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:55hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa tightens grip on Masvingo

While the just concluded DCC elections could have dealt a body blow to unity in the ruling Zanu-PF party, in Masvingo Province President Emmerson Mnangagwa has tightened his power grip as all those who romped to victory are his strong alli…

Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

We are not political, claims NGO

A Masvingo-based civic organisation yesterday accused government of lying to justify a proposed new law to clampdown on operations of non-governmental organisations.Community Tolerance for Reconciliation and Development (Cotrad) was respon…

Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:55hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

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