The Community Mirror

The 66th edition of Zimbabwe’s premier horse race, scheduled for May 9 at the Borrowdale Racecourse, has already generated significant excitement following Tuesday’s acceptance ceremony, where a maximum field was confirmed — a development widely viewed as a positive indicator for the revival of the sport.

This year’s race will not only showcase elite competition on the track but will also feature leading local artistes, with sungura ace Alick Macheso headlining the entertainment programme. He will be supported by popular performers Progress Chipfumo, Jah Master, Nisha Ts, Uncle Epaton, Madedido, and Ndunge Yut, among others, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere throughout the day.

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Castle Tankard roars back with full field and top entertainment line-up - The Community Mirror The Castle Tankard returns this year with renewed momentum, headlined by a full field of 20 horses and a strong musical line-up that is set to transform the event into a complete sporting and entertainment spectacle.

Twenty-eight chaplaincy graduates have been commissioned into national service, marking a growing effort to strengthen spiritual care and psychosocial support within communities across Zimbabwe.

The commissioning ceremony, held on Saturday at Elshaddai Ministries in Zimre Park, brought together church leaders, Government representatives, academics and families to celebrate the latest cohort from the International Chaplaincy Academy (ICA).

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Chaplaincy Graduates Deployed to Strengthen Community Support Systems - The Community Mirror Twenty-eight chaplaincy graduates have been commissioned into national service, marking a growing effort to strengthen spiritual care and psychosocial support within communities across Zimbabwe.

A residents’ organisation has raised alarm over continued overcharging of parking fees by some local authorities, calling for urgent action to protect motorists and small businesses.

The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) says failure by councils to comply with Statutory Instrument 41 of 2026 is worsening the cost of living and contributing to disorder in towns and cities.

The law sets parking fees at a maximum of US$0.50 per hour and clamping fees at US$20, in a move meant to make urban centres more affordable and easier to navigate.

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Residents’ body demands action on illegal parking charges - The Community Mirror A residents’ organisation has raised alarm over continued overcharging of parking fees by some local authorities, calling for urgent action to protect motorists and small businesses.

A strong spirit of unity and compassion was on full display in Ward 41 last Wednesday, as residents came together to support vulnerable members of the community through a donation drive led by Ward 41 Councillor Kudzai Kadzombe.

More than 150 people benefited from the initiative, which saw the distribution of clothing donated by residents, along with packs of rice provided by a local business. The event, which coincided with Cllr Kadzombe’s birthday, turned into a meaningful day of giving, sharing and community bonding.

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Ward 41 Community Unites to Support Vulnerable Families - The Community Mirror A strong spirit of unity and compassion was on full display in Ward 41 last Wednesday, as residents came together to support vulnerable members of the community through a donation drive led by Ward 41 Councillor Kudzai Kadzombe.

As Zimbabwe marks its 46th Independence Anniversary today, commemorations at Maphisa Growth Point in Matobo District have been accompanied by a strong message from church leaders calling for unity, faith and active citizen participation in national development.

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Church Urges Unity and Faith-Driven Development - The Community Mirror As Zimbabwe marks its 46th Independence Anniversary today, commemorations at Maphisa Growth Point in Matobo District have been accompanied by a strong message from church leaders calling for unity, faith and active citizen participation in national development.

A Harare commuter omnibus driver has been sentenced to an effective 24 months in prison in a case that sends a strong warning to public transport operators who endanger lives on the city’s roads.

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Kombi Driver Jailed as Courts Clamp Down on Reckless Driving - The Community Mirror Court Reporter A Harare commuter omnibus driver has been sentenced to an effective 24 months in prison in a case that sends a strong warning to public transport operators who endanger lives on the city’s roads. Harmony Duri was convicted by the Harare Magistrates’ Court after a full trial, where...

The ruling ZANU-PF, in partnership with church organisations and the local community, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of persons with disabilities through the establishment of a disability centre in Epworth.

The initiative, being spearheaded by the Yamuranai Association, was officially launched on Friday during a Day of Prayer and land commissioning ceremony held in the Overspill area. Stakeholders described the project as a major step towards enhancing access to essential services and sustainable livelihoods for persons with disabilities.

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Zanu-PF, Church Unite to Support Epworth Disability Centre - The Community Mirror The ruling ZANU-PF, in partnership with church organisations and the local community, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of persons with disabilities through the establishment of a disability centre in Epworth. The initiative, being spearheaded by the Yamuranai Association, was o...

A local volunteer emergency response group is quietly transforming the way road accident victims receive help, following its participation at a national road safety campaign.

The Convergence Community Emergency Response Team (ConCERT), a Harare-based initiative, was among stakeholders at the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) Easter and Independence Road Safety Awareness Campaign held at Gwebi College.

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ConCERT volunteer responders boost road safety drive - The Community Mirror A local volunteer emergency response group is quietly transforming the way road accident victims receive help, following its participation at a national road safety campaign held at GwebiCollege.

The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) is set to convene the Annual Residents Service Delivery Conference 2026 on 20 March at Cresta Lodge, Msasa, Harare.

The event promises to be a pivotal gathering of government institutions, local authorities, regulators, service providers, businesses, and residents, all united under the theme: “Citizen-Centric Service Delivery: Putting Residents First.”

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ZNOART to Host Annual Residents Service Delivery Conference 2026 in Harare - The Community Mirror The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) is set to convene the Annual Residents Service Delivery Conference 2026 on 20 March at Cresta Lodge, Msasa, Harare.

Residents, corporates and civic organisations joined hands at Borrowdale Primary School on Friday as part of Zimbabwe’s monthly National Clean-Up Day, removing litter, clearing overgrown areas and raising environmental awareness among pupils.

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Borrowdale Community Joins National Clean-Up Campaign - The Community Mirror Residents, corporates and civic organisations joined hands at Borrowdale Primary School on Friday as part of Zimbabwe’s monthly National Clean-Up Day, removing litter, clearing overgrown areas and raising environmental awareness among pupils. The clean-up exercise brought together Miracle Missions...

The Borrowdale Residents and Ratepayers Association (BRRA) has unveiled an ambitious community-driven environmental plan to protect more than 300 hectares of wetlands across Harare East, as residents intensify efforts to safeguard fragile ecosystems threatened by urban development.

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Borrowdale residents push for protection of 334 hectares of wetlands - The Community Mirror HARARE – The Borrowdale Residents and Ratepayers Association (BRRA) has unveiled an ambitious community-driven environmental plan to protect more than 300 hectares of wetlands across Harare East, as residents intensify efforts to safeguard fragile ecosystems threatened by urban development.