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NhimbeCommunityUpdates: In Rusape - Muvhimwa, Ward 15 which is under Makoni West there has been progress in water supplies (boreholes) residents are extremely happy with the development. Inserted by Lavender Masara (Nhimbe FM Correspondent) Nhimbe FM © 2024

We are witnessing a troubling and dangerous trend: the recruitment of Zimbabwean citizens who end up in foreign armies and participate in armed conflicts beyond our borders. This is not a matter of legitimate military service. It is a sophisticated scheme of deception, exploitation, and human trafficking that has already resulted in the loss of Zimbabwean lives. It is with profound sorrow that I confirm to the nation that, to date, 15 Zimbabwean nationals have lost their lives in foreign battlefields after being deceived into enlisting in foreign wars.

@SkillsAuditDvt @HonJMuswereJnr @ZNCCNational @MugagaTakunda 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Hon. @HonJMuswereJnr, Minister of Skills Audit & Development, met with @ZNCCNational CEO Mr. @MugagaTakunda yesterday to unpack how industry can drive skills development in Zimbabwe. 🏭 Industry must lead. Education must respond. Government must enable. #vision2030 #skills

We’re proud to celebrate a historic moment at the inaugural @ZacrasOnline Community Radio Awards in Bulawayo. @NhimbeFM is honored to receive: 🏆 Best Media Viability 🏆 Community Radio Initiative of the Year Congratulations to all the winners shaping community radio across Zim

This morning, we are signing Perfomance Contracts at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). Performance contracts were introduced by H.E President Mnangagwa @edmnangagwa as part of reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, improving efficiency and ensuring measurable outcomes in public service delivery. #Vision2030

Today, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon. Dr. Zhemu Soda (@HonZhemuSoda), toured the Manica Post Centre in Mutare, a Zimpapers hub for media, commercial, and community services in Manicaland province. He was accompanied by the Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza, Deputy Minister Hon. Omphile Marupi, Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana, Chief Director Jonathan Gandari, and other senior officials.

Zimpapers remains Zimbabwe’s largest and most influential mass media company, strategically important to our national communication. They are well diversified, in terms of what we implore. When one of their entities fails, they must be able to stand from the other entities which they are running in their portfolios. #Vision2030

Cabinet approved the ban on raw mineral exports and lithium concentrates. #PostCabinetBrief

@nickmangwana Baba Masuku was our veteran indeed, MHSRIP.

It is with profound sadness that we have learnt of the untimely passing of Veteran Broadcaster, Mr John Masuku. I had the privilege of interacting extensively with Mr Masuku, whom I regarded as a father-in-law, as his daughter is married to my dear friend, Dr Dilesh Nguwaya. Our sector has not only lost a pillar and mentor, but a true broadcasting icon. We condole with the whole family, friends and the sector players.

"We are excited as Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to be here at the official launch of Tongogara FM. A radio that has been afforded to this community. You will be aware that Tongogara community is a community that has lost almost everything. All that they have remained with is their voices. So as Government we thought it fit, in line with the thrust of our President Dr E.D Mnangagwa, the thrust of leaving no one and no place behind, that they be prioritised among the 14 radio stations that have been launched so far. We are very much excited with this launch which will improve the livelihood of the people here in Tongogara by way of enabling them to communicate, to share their perspective and ideas and also to allow them to contribute to national development." Hon. Soda #WorldRadioDay

📷 CALL FOR MEDIA INTERN 📷 Nhimbe FM (100.9) Are you passionate about radio, media, and storytelling? Nhimbe FM is inviting young, creative, and energetic individuals to apply for a Media Intern position! 📷 What You’ll Do Assist in radio production and live broadcasts. Support content creation for radio and social media Help with field recordings, interviews, and community stories. Edit basic audio and support studio operations. Learn hands-on community radio programming. 📷 Who Can Apply Young people with an interest in media, journalism, radio, or communication. Students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Basic computer skills and willingness to learn. Passion for community development is an added advantage. 📷 How to Apply Send your Application Letter & CV to: 📷 recruitmentnhimbe@gmail.com 📷 Deadline: 22 February 2026 📷 Start your media journey. Find your voice. Tell community stories with Nhimbe FM!

NHIMBE FM COMMUNITY ALERT (100.9) Parents Raise Safety Concerns Over Rusape River Bridge Near St Joseph’s Primary Parents of pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School in Rusape are being urged to take collective action over safety concerns at the small bridge crossing the Rusape River, which children use daily to get to school. A parent who crossed the bridge around 11AM today says water levels are dangerously high due to increased inflow into the dam, making the crossing risky especially for young children. “Kana mwana akabatwa nedzungu kana kuti akasundwa, zvinogona kutinetsa zvikuru,” the parent warned, adding that the situation needs urgent attention. The call is for a shared responsibility between parents and school authorities to ensure children can cross safely, particularly during this rainy period. “Safety yevana vedu ndiyo inokosha kupfuura zvese,” the parent emphasized. Parents with children attending St Joseph’s Primary are encouraged to engage the school and relevant authorities to find immediate and long-term solutions. Nhimbe FM - The Voice of Makoni, 100.9 🎙️

📜 Key Changes in SI 10 of 2026 - Vehicle Registration and Licensing Act (Chapter 13:14). Nhimbe FM established that according to reports and the gazetted regulations: 📌 Number Plate & Registration Fees First-time vehicle, motorcycle or trailer number plate: US $50 (previously US $500). Change of ownership: With new plates: US $95. Retaining existing plates: US $15. Replacement of lost public service vehicle plates: US $85. Duplicate third plate: US $35. Personalised plates: remain more expensive (e.g., about US $2,500 - US $5,000 depending on engine capacity and category). These adjustments reduce costs significantly compared with the previously very high fees particularly the dramatic cut in number plate costs and are aimed at lowering the cost of compliance with vehicle registration and licensing requirements. 🪪 Why This Matters The cuts were first announced by government officials in September 2025 as part of broader reforms to ease the cost of doing business by reducing regulatory fees. However, those announced cuts could not take effect immediately until the regulatory amendments were formally gazetted which has now occurred with SI 10 of 2026. 🛞 What Remains the Same Some categories like personalised plates still carry high fees, reflecting their premium nature and continued revenue-raising role. Nhimbe FM - Izwi reMakoni 🤗 Join our WhatsApp Channel 👉 Follow the Nhimbe FM (100.9) Updates channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va… News Alert - Call/App/Text 0713839751 Call/App/Text: 0713839751 Email: nhimbefm@gmail.com Facebook: Nhimbe FM Website: nhimbeyouth.org Youtube: @nhimbetv" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@nhimbetv Nhimbe FM © 2026

As a community radio station, we cover our community with pride. When a family in Matotwe Village, Makoni Rural invited us to a memorial service, we honoured the call and showed up. Our presence was about standing with the community in remembrance, unity, and respect. At Nhimbe FM, we remain committed to being the voice of the people, in moments of joy, challenge, and reflection. 🌟💫🌎👍💕.

Rusape Town Council is appealing to residents to refrain from blocking sewer lines or disposing of items that disrupt the free flow of sewage. Such practices cause blockages, sewer bursts, and pose serious health and environmental risks to the community. Residents are urged to use the sewer system responsibly and to dispose of waste properly. Below are some of the items that were recently found in the sewer system. #izwiremakoni #nhimbecommunityupdates #100fm

@nickmangwana Merry Christmas to you 🎈

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Today, we celebrate family, togetherness, and the love, generosity, and kindness that fills this season.

Dr Jenfan Muswere unpacks the Zimbabwe Media Policy youtu.be/f-AOQeSJt0g?si… via @YouTube

@MishMugadza Thank you Hon. Merry Christmas to you 🎉🎉🎉

Fellow citizens of Manicaland Province, I extend my warmest Christmas greetings to you all. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, may this sacred season renew our faith, strengthen our unity, and inspire us to live in love, peace, and service to one another. Christmas reminds us of the enduring values of compassion, humility, and hope that bind us together as families, communities, and as a province. As we usher in the New Year, I wish you a prosperous and purposeful year ahead. May the coming year bring renewed energy to our collective efforts to develop Manicaland, uplift our communities, and create opportunities for all. Together, through hard work, unity, and resilience, we will continue to build a brighter future for our province and our nation. I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Hon. Adv. Misheck Mugadza Minister of State for Manicaland Province

Unity Day Message...

"As we commemorate this Unity Day, let us remain alive to the responsibility upon each of us, those here at home, & those in the Diaspora. ‘Nyika inovakwa, inotongwa, inonamatirwa nevene vayo/ Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhu-le-ke-lwe ngabanikazi balo." H.E @edmnangagwa #UnityDay