Two brothers from Zimunya locked in a fierce land battle have taken their fight to court. The dispute pits Gwinyai Haadi Kuhudzai against Fungai Zengeni over land rights. Zengeni claims he inherited the property from his mother, who bought it years ago. He wants the court to stop Kuhudzai from putting poles on the land or blocking him from using it. But Kuhudzai says the land belongs to his family.
Kuhudzai believes his brother Stephen, who serves as village head, stands behind this legal action. He told reporters he had never met Zengeni before receiving court papers. The poles he placed mark boundaries for land that Chief Zimunya already ruled belonged to him. Court documents show Gwinyai inherited the property from his father after...
Filmmaker Zoe Ramushu from Zimbabwe earned her second Global Production Awards nomination. She feels both amazed and validated about being recognized internationally among top industry professionals. The nomination shows that a black woman can succeed in these spaces. Ramushu sees this as more than just an honor but confirmation of her purpose that might inspire others around her.
Her new Wrapped App brought this recognition. The application helps film companies hire workers efficiently through automated processes. Multichoice Innovation Fund supported the development of this technology. Ramushu appreciates that her funding came from her home region rather than foreign investors. She values the partnership with Multichoice, which she...
Chimanimani made history as the first district to host local provincial independence celebrations. Many people came to Nedziwa High School despite the rain. Their strong turnout showed community excitement for the event that honored brave fighters who won freedom from Ian Smith's rule. The area showed thanks for being picked as part of the government's plans to spread services across the country. Officials from Mozambique joined the special day.
Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Misheck Mugadza checked the guard of honor before he gave the President's speech. Professor Lourenco Mateus Lindondo led visitors from Mozambique. He praised the good ties between both nations. He said they must keep these relations strong for both...
Zimbabwe's Tourism Ministry is working hard to prepare for the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanai Tourism Expo coming to Mutare in September. A team just returned from China after finalizing plans for building new facilities. Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi said her ministry will speed up work to finish modern structures before the event starts. The government wants everything to be perfect for this major tourism event. President Mnangagwa's cabinet approved moving the expo to Manicaland Province.
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube backed the budget for the expo, supporting meetings and events tourism across all regions. The ministry aims to grab part of the global conferences industry worth about £510-550 billion. Rwodzi plans to build large...
People across Manicaland ignored calls for stay-away protests against the government. Towns like Mutare, Rusape, Nyanga, Buhera, Chipinge, Mutasa, and Chimanimani saw normal daily activities continue without interruption. Residents went to work as usual, and social activities carried on throughout the region. No violence or pressure to participate happened anywhere.
Bus stations buzzed with travelers heading to different places. Vendors sold their goods at markets and bought produce from farmers for resale. All shops remained open in Mutare, the main city of the province. The Forbes Border Post operated normally with traders and trucks moving freely between countries. Students attended holiday classes without any problems.
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Groups in Zimbabwe have started training local paralegals to help stop gender violence in mining towns across Manicaland. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance, and other partners launched this program to protect women from harm.
Donald Nyarota from CNRG said mining has made life harder for women in places like Penhalonga and Marange. These areas see more violence because mining breaks up communities and brings many temporary workers. Most victims struggle to find help or justice when attacked.
The new paralegals learned about Zimbabwe's laws, how to help survivors, and where to send them for further help. They serve as the first people victims can talk to in far-off areas where other services...
A man who broke out of a Harare court with a gun last month will serve 22 years behind bars. Luke Zinyengere faced judgment from regional magistrate Letwin Rwodzi, who said jailbreaks require severe punishment.
Zinyengere fled custody alongside Tafadzwa Marondera, who received a 10-year sentence from magistrate Fadzai Mthombeni. The court gave Zinyengere 10 years for the escape and 12 years for taking a car at gunpoint during his getaway.
Magistrate Rwodzi called it a well-planned crime that frightened many people. She noted the escape scared court workers, members of the public, and the vehicle owner. Zinyengere also faces multiple armed robbery charges separate from this case.
As a first-time offender and family provider, he asked...
A once popular drinking spot called Mushando Bar in Sakubva will become a magistrate's court. The Judicial Service Commission plans to transform this former beerhall into a place where local people can access justice. Located in the OTS Section, this building stopped serving beer several years ago. After a clean-up operation, it briefly housed displaced families. A small college currently uses part of the large structure.
The building dates back to colonial times, when it served as an entertainment center for decades. Modern entertainment choices made business difficult for the old bar. Instead of letting the building decay, Mutare City Council decided to lease it to the JSC. This change brings court services closer to community...
A company named Leengate started checking how a new road might affect the environment near Mutare. They hired ELWAS to study what could happen when they built the 31.2-kilometer Christmas Pass By-Pass Road. This project aims to stop accidents at Christmas Pass, where trucks often lose brakes on steep hills. The government partnered with Leengate because almost every week, someone crashes there. The bypass will let heavy trucks avoid the dangerous curves.
The new road will go through Feruka outside Mutare city center. Trucks using this route usually head to Mozambique, Beira Port, Zambia, Malawi, or Congo. The Cabinet approved building this bypass, along with fixing the Sakubva Green Market Bridge. The entire project should take about...
