MasvingoMirror

05/09/2026

Africa has for 6 centuries been depicted in a size much smaller than it is on the World map. On September 4, 2026, the United Nations voted to adopt a resolution that rectifies this error and produce a World map with the actual size of the continent on an accurate scale. In the current map, Africa is the size Greenland. The resolution sponsored by Togo saw 164 countries voting in favour. The United States is the only country that voted against the resolution to dispose of the inaccurate map of the 16th Century. The new map is based on the 2018 Equal Map Design. 6 countries abstained from the vote. Togo argued for the need to correct the error and said such an error had effects on education, business and other issues like culture. Togo's resolution came from the African Union. Togo also said that the rectification of the problem is merely scientific and not political. https://x.com/TheMirrorMsv/status/2096149196503961602

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Chipinge Rural District Council (RDC) has expanded its road mainte-nance capacity after purchasing a brand new Mahindra 6075 tractor for US$20 100. The local authority used its own revenue.

DUMISANI CHAUKECHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE - Chipinge Rural District Council (RDC) has expanded its road mainte-nance capacity after purchasing a brand new Mahindra 6075 tractor for US$20 100.…

04/09/2026

Chipinge council debtors rise by 40%

Chipinge Town Council’s debtors rose by 40% or ZiG46 861 077.22 in July to ZiG162 076 074.27, from ZiG115 214 997.05 recorded at the end of June.
Town Treasurer Justice Mbuzana presented the July financial report during a full council meeting held on Thursday.
Mbuzana said the receivables position as at July 31, 2026, stood at ZiG162 076 074.27.
He also said council collected ZiG9 964 005.41 in own source revenue during the month against a monthly target of ZiG16 407 451.77, translating to 61% collection efficiency…..Full story on
https://www.masvingomirror.com/chipinge-council-debtors-rise-by-40/

04/09/2026

Catholic Daily Liturgical Guide 04/09/26

TWENTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II.

FIRST READING
“The Lord will disclose the purposes of the heart.”

https://www.masvingomirror.com/catholic-daily-liturgical-guide-04-09-26/

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1 CORINTHIANS 4: 1 - 5)

Brethren: This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges rue. Therefore do not pronounce judgement before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then every man will receive his commendation from God.

04/09/2026

The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Mat South, Albert Nguluvhe has expressed his disappointment at the non-appearance of most districts at the provincial show held in Gwanda last week.

https://www.masvingomirror.com/nguluvhe-calls-on-districts-to-participate-at-provincial-agric-show/

03/09/2026

Government has approved Muvunde, a new headman under Chief Makore and seasoned lawyer, Advocate Vengai Guni is being installed tomorrow.
The installation will take place at Guni Secondary School in Gutu.
Guni confirmed the development in a telephone interview with Masvingo Mirror.

https://www.masvingomirror.com/advocate-guni-becomes-first-headman-muvunde-installation-tomorrow/

03/09/2026

Masvingo Ward 9 Councillor Bernard Muchokwa has called on council officers to stop harassing pushcart operators, saying they deserve the same respect as anyone else earning a living.
Muchokwa told Monday’s full council meeting that pushcart operators are hardworking people who support their families and pay school fees for their children, despite working in the informal sector.

03/09/2026

Chipinge Town Council takes ‘Bangazani’ settlers to court

Chipinge Town Council has taken illegal settlers around Bangazani Dam to court in a bid to stop siltation of the local authority’s main source of water.
The settlers allegedly gained access to the land through Sabhuku deals, buying land from village heads.
Town Planner Jenfan Mhlanga told a full council meeting on Thursday that council is now waiting for the outcome.….Full story on

DUMISANI CHAUKECHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE – Chipinge Town Council has taken illegal settlers around Bangazani Dam to court in a bid to stop siltation of the local authority’s main source of w…