Bulawayo – Deputy president of the Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe, Fortune Charumbira, has moved to correct what he described as misleading reports surrounding the death of Manicaland provincial chiefs’ assembly chair and Senator, Chief Mapungwana (born Ananias Mapungwana). Chief Mapungwana died on Monday at a private hospital in Bulawayo after a brief illness.

MATOBOLAND SOUTH – Some traditional leaders were left angered after being denied entry into Maphisa Stadium during Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day celebrations, raising concerns over event coordination and recognition of local leadership. Among those affected was Chief Fuyane, who expressed disappointment at being excluded from official proceedings despite serving as the host chief for the event.