The banners are up, the buses are arriving, and for the first time in 18 years, Masvingo is taking center stage as it prepares to host the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from September 9 to 12, 2026.

Police have deployed drones, tracker dogs and officers across Masvingo in a major manhunt for two high-profile prisoners who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison.

An armed robbery suspect accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Zaka District, Masvingo Province, has been arrested. The suspect, identified as Daniel Munyanyi (50), was apprehended on Monday in the Nyika area of Bikita District after allegedly going into hiding following the incident. In a statement issued on 2 March 2026, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.