Zim@46: Govt hypes economic revival as citizens endure crisis
Maphisa sits at the heart of a region still scarred by unresolved legacy of the Gukurahundi massacres, where an estimated 20 000 civilians were killed, with survivors still to find closure.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa and Joy Mabenge
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Independence Day celebrations preps at advanced stage
Information minister Zhemu Soda said key infrastructure works are progressing well ahead of the national celebrations.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 16, 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
Rapid influx and infrastructure gap: The Maphisa independence gap
Central to the concerns of those living in Maphisa is the availability of water, a resource that was already under significant pressure before the national event was announced.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 12, 2026
Maphisa Hospital to establish nursing school
“We expect to enrol between 40 and 50 students, although some may need to use local accommodation as the hospital can only accommodate 39 students,” he said.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 11, 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
Maphisa gets improved FM radio coverage
The ministry noted that before the upgrade, residents in Maphisa relied on radio signal reception from Gwanda and Plumtree
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 9, 2026
Matobo council gets fraction of devolution funds
Despite the shortfall, council has managed to procure a motorised backhoe loader using the funds.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 9, 2026
Controversy swirls over Uhuru fete venue
The group argued that the choice was “deeply insensitive and provocative” given the unresolved historical grievances still haunting communities in the region.
By Musa Makina
Mar. 19, 2026
