Zimbabwe @ 46: long weekend packed with festivals, sport and outdoor escapes
As Zimbabwe marks its 46th Independence Day on Saturday, the long weekend offers far more than the official state ceremony in Maphisa,
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 17, 2026
Maphisa tunes in: Radio silence ends as region prepares for independence
For the most vulnerable, particularly the elderly, the loss of radio—the most accessible medium—meant the news effectively disappeared.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 12, 2026
Govt races to finish Independence Torch site
The battle involved a day-long confrontation that resulted in significant casualties, including civilians.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 10, 2026
Scarrah fuses maskandi and Afro-fusion to create feel-good sounds
Born in Maphisa, Matobo district, Scarrah says music was never just a hobby but a calling.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 9, 2026
Mat’land stakeholders cry foul over Uhuru tender ‘marginalisation’
Moyo questioned the logic of reserving meaningful development for national events, insisting that progress should be continuous.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 12, 2026
Matobo women spearhead initiative to preserve indigenous African cuisines
A GROUP of rural women is leading an innovative initiative to preserve African cuisines, ensuring they are not lost to time but instead passed down through generations.
By Margaret Lubinda
Mar. 4, 2026
Matobo youth condemn govt dithering over Gukurahundi
The youths accused the government of lacking the political will to address this painful history.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 15, 2026
Maphisa gears up for Independence Day celebrations
Ward 19 councillor, Nqobizitha Ngwenya, (CCC) said he was impressed by the ongoing works at the site and commended the involvement of local people in the construction process.
By Sharon Sibindi
Nov. 20, 2025
Two-year old drowns in stream
A two-year-old boy was found floating in the Manyange stream close to his home in Matobo district’s Samkhonto village.
By Sharon Sibindi
Dec. 24, 2023
