Two Harare City Council (HCC) workers died at the Firle sewage treatment plant in Glen View. The workers were performing routine maintenance when they are believed to have inhaled a combination of common wastewater gases, including methane and hydrogen sulphide. The City of Harare, in a statement, described the event as an “unfortunate and tragic incident” and confirmed that police and other officials are investigating the matter. The article notes that methane is explosive when mixed with air, while hydrogen sulphide is a toxic, foul-smelling gas. Other poisonous gases like ammonia and carbon dioxide can also displace oxygen and cause asphyxiation.
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Key Events For Today
1. The “CEO Africa Annual Roundtable 2025,” an 11th edition event, will take place from October 14-18, 2025, at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The theme is “Future-Ready Africa: Connecting Ideas, Creating Value,” and the event will feature His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa as a special guest, alongside numerous speakers, including government ministers and business leaders. The poster also provides details on registration fees and a QR code for more information.
2. 3130 students capped by Mnangagwa at the Chinhoyi University Of Technology graduation ceremony 2025.
Top Trending News
1. Salvation Army Nkulumane church has been plunged into a scandal involving a woman called Dorcas Mutize, a divorcee, and a married Pastor, Major Blessing Ngano. Church members, apparently from the same congregation as Major Blessing Ngano, are “agast at the drama” and have sent an emissary to Mutize to warn her about the “Biblical consequences” of her relationship with a married man.
A disgruntled church member stated that Major Ngano was no longer staying home and lives with Dorcas in Mahatshula, only appearing at church on Sunday mornings. The situation escalated when Mutize sent a “cheeky voice note” in response to being confronted, which the article describes as “pure hell-fire” and a “hard-hitting verbal punch.” In the voice note, Mutize allegedly “called out names including Gogo Nyamapfeka, Ngano’s mother-in-law and Major Blessing Ngano, warning them to mind their own business.”
2. Chiedza Kamusa, 27, has abandoned her two young children, aged six and one, in Sakubva, Mutare. This occurred after a heated dispute with her husband, Joseph Rupiya, 39, who had taken her mobile phone. The dispute stemmed from Joseph’s suspicion that Chiedza was having an affair with a former classmate, which he claimed to have discovered through WhatsApp messages on her phone. “Her father is angry and insists that he wants to see her daughter alive.” While her husband claims she went to Harare, the father’s statement suggests that he is concerned she might be missing or that her life is at risk.
3. Air Zimbabwe temporary route between Harare And Mutare.
4. Thomas Chidzomba, was found guilty of illegally occupying a portion of Dundrennam Farm. The court fined him US$300 and ruled that he will face three months in prison if he fails to pay. Chidzomba, along with 18 others, unlawfully occupied the farm, which is owned by Brink Bosman. The court has ordered them to vacate the property by September 10, 2025. In a separate matter, the article notes that Chidzomba was acquitted of charges related to the assault of the landowner and a security guard.
5. Mutambara calls for Ai Ministry In Zimbabwe
Business
1. Ford South Africa is planning to cut over 470 jobs as part of a “realignment” of its production capacity to match market demands. More than 470 jobs will be cut. This includes 391 operator positions at the Silverton car assembly plant in Pretoria, 73 at the Struandale engine plant in Gqeberha, and 10 administrative roles.
2. RBZ launches ZIG survey.
3. The CEO’s Forum: The Black Table will be held from September 1-4, 2025, at The Leonardo, Sandton. It is hosted by the African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA), and is in partnership with Ntiyis Consulting and Velex Advisory.
Africa
2. On August 27, 2025, Mozambique and Rwanda signed two key agreements. The first was a renewal of their Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), a legal framework that formalizes the presence of Rwandan forces in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. The second agreement was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries’ investment agencies, APIEX (Mozambique) and RDB (Rwanda). This MoU is aimed at expanding their relationship beyond military cooperation to include economic development, trade, and investment. The European Union (EU) has been a significant financial supporter of the Rwandan mission. Several reports indicate that the EU has provided millions of euros from its European Peace Facility to fund non-lethal military equipment and airlifts for the Rwandan forces in Mozambique. In June 2024, the EU was even considering doubling its funding for the force.
3. Gwen Ramakgopa downplays her presidential ambitions
Entertainment
1. Zimbabwe is sending its largest team ever to the World Athletics Championships. The eight-member squad, which includes sprinters, a triple jumper, and marathon runners, is made up of:
Vimbai Maisvoreva (400m)
Makanakaishe Charamba (200m)
Tapiwanashe Makarawu (200m)
Ashley Miller (400m Hurdles)
Chengetai Mapaya (Triple Jump)
Isaac Mpofu (Marathon)
Tendai Zimuto (Marathon)
Fortunate Chidzivo (Marathon)
2. The full list of nominees for the 2025 AFRIMA awards was released, with Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr among the top names.
Notes
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mozambique and Rwanda signed two significant agreements in Kigali, formalizing and extending their bilateral partnership. The agreements were signed during the first official visit of the new Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, to Rwanda.
Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
This agreement, which is a renewal of an existing pact, provides the legal framework for the presence of Rwandan military forces in Mozambique.
It defines the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of the Rwandan forces as they operate in the host country.
The agreement extends Rwanda’s military support in Mozambique’s northern province of Cabo Delgado, where Rwandan forces have been deployed since 2021 to assist in the fight against Islamist insurgents.
The renewal of this SOFA signifies a continued commitment from both nations to an African-led solution to regional security challenges.
APIEX-RDB Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
This is a trade and investment pact signed between Mozambique’s Investment and Export Promotion Agency (APIEX) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
The MoU aims to facilitate increased trade and investment between the two countries.
It is designed to encourage private sector collaboration in key areas such as agriculture, tourism, and industry.
This agreement highlights the desire to expand the relationship between the two nations beyond military cooperation to include economic development and growth.
Note 2
Windmill, a company that holds a valid title deed for an industrial property in Kinvara, is in a land dispute with James Gurupira and Taredmedzwa Kapungu. The property is part of a major industrial corridor and has been zoned for industrial use since 1981. Despite this, Gurupira and Kapungu have attempted to hold offer letters for the same land. Windmill obtained a High Court order to evict Gurupira and demolish any unauthorized structures.
After the eviction, Kapungu and his associates, fronted by Aspire Mutingwende, returned to the property with a tractor-loader-backhoe and began “developing” it. They also started fraudulently marketing the land and collecting deposits from unsuspecting members of the public under the label “Tsikwi Phase 1 — Westgate Extension.” Windmill secured an urgent spoliation order from the High Court and a further eviction mandate, but the perpetrators continue to advertise the land and collect deposits. Windmill has launched a public warning campaign to alert citizens about the fraudulent scheme. The company is not aware of any legitimate sales of the land and is focusing on protecting the asset and the public from being misled.
Timeline of the Dispute
1981: The land is zoned for industrial use and forms part of a major industrial corridor.
Undisclosed date: James Gurupira and Taredmedzwa Kapungu attempt to hold offer letters for the land, despite Windmill being the lawful owner with a valid title deed.
Undisclosed date: Windmill successfully secures the eviction of Gurupira from the property.
Undisclosed date: Windmill obtains a High Court order to demolish all unauthorized structures erected by Gurupira and his associates.
Before the sheriff can carry out the demolition: Kapungu, along with Aspire Mutingwende and others, arrive with a tractor-loader-backhoe and begin working on the land. They also start fraudulently marketing the land and collecting deposits.
Undisclosed date (shortly after the above event): Kapungu and his associates move onto the land at night and work with a backhoe, erect a makeshift wooden cabin, and fence off part of the property. They begin marketing the stands on social media.
Undisclosed date: Windmill obtains an urgent spoliation order from the High Court to restore the land to its lawful condition.
Undisclosed date: A further eviction mandate is issued and served on Kapungu, Mutingwende, and their associates.
Current Situation: Despite the court orders, the perpetrators continue to advertise the land and collect deposits. Windmill has launched a public warning campaign to alert citizens.
