Tinotenda Hove - Chief Murinye has reiterated his demand that Riverton Academy be relocated, arguing that the school was built on land traditionally reserved for communal grazing. Addressing the dispute, the traditional leader said the school’s presence threatens the livelihoods of villagers who depend on the land for their livestock.…
Chief Murinye Sparks Outrage After Forcing School Closure Over Personal Demands
Tinotenda Hove - Tensions flared on Sunday after Chief Murinye reportedly blocked the road leading to Riverton Academy Extension using his truck, effectively forcing the school to send pupils home. According to accounts from the school, the traditional leader claimed that Riverton Academy Extension was constructed without his approval, a…
Chivayo’s Showy Kenya Pilgrimage Sparks Anger as Zimbabweans Struggle at Home
Tinotenda Hove - Wicknell Chivayo, widely described as President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s right-hand man, has once again provoked public backlash after pompously announcing at the weekend another high-profile visit to Kenya, complete with glowing praise for President William Ruto, while Zimbabwe’s economic and social crises deepen back home. In a lengthy…
ZANU-PF Heavyweight Defends Zimbabwean Workers in South Africa
Tinotenda Hove - Veteran ZANU-PF politician and Senator for Matabeleland South Province, Richard Maduke Ndlovu, has come out in defence of Zimbabwean nationals living and working in South Africa, saying they are being unfairly blamed for the country’s deepening unemployment crisis. Ndlovu made the remarks on Saturday, 10 January 2026,…
Mazhindu Rallies St Mary’s Community-Turns Grief into Action Through Patrols
Chitungwiza- In a powerful response to a brutal homicide, residents of St. Mary’s Constituency have transformed outrage into organized action, forming a neighbourhood watch committee after a packed emergency meeting directly aided police investigations. St Mary’s meeting The move follows the murder of a resident in Ward 3, which prompted…
Man Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Council Pit in Mucheke
A fatal accident occurred on Friday morning in Mucheke’s R Section after a man identified as Peter Pauro, of Mozambican descent, fell into a deep open pit left uncovered along Zimuto Road. The pit had been dug by Masvingo City Council workers during repairs to a blocked water pipeline. Residents…
Residents’ Meeting Disrupted, Organisers Face Brutal Intimidation as Mining Threats Escalate
By A Correspondent - Chipinge, January 8, 2026 — A Chipinge Residents and Ratepayers Trust (CRRT), a civic organisation dedicated to defending community rights, is facing mounting threats as unregulated mining interests tighten their grip on the district. On January 5, 4 members of the organisation were brutally intimidated and…
ZIMSEC Releases November 2025 A Level Results as National Pass Rate Rises to 95.75%
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially released the November 2025 Advanced Level examination results, with the national pass rate recording a notable increase from last year. Addressing journalists in Harare on Friday, ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo confirmed that candidates can begin accessing their…
Mnangagwa Allies Tagwirei, Tungwarara Accused of Driving Economic Collapse as They Plot 2026 “Empowerment”
Tinotenda Hove - Both Kuda Tagwirei and Paul Tungwarara are increasingly being viewed as President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s key allies in policies critics say have helped sink Zimbabwe’s economy. Special Presidential Investment Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara on Friday held a closed-door meeting in Harare with ZANU-PF Central Committee member Elder Dr…
St Mary’s MP Demands Justice for Brutal Murder, Laments National “Epidemic of Violence”
Chitungwiza- St. Mary’s Constituency is reeling from the brutal murder of a local resident, Peter Kampira during a robbery, prompting an urgent plea for justice from area Member of Parliament, Brighton Mazhindu. In a strongly-worded statement released today, Mazhindu said he was "deeply saddened and outraged" by the killing, which…

