Live Blog: Zimbabwe @46 Independence Celebrations
This year’s main celebrations are being held in Maphisa, the administrative centre of Matobo Rural District Council in Matabeleland South Province.
By Newsday
4h ago
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
22h ago
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
Apr. 17, 2026
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
Apr. 17, 2026
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
