Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya is getting worried with the number of draws his side has picked in recent games.
The Glamour Boys dropped points again after playing to a 1-1 stalemate against Manica Diamonds on Wednesday to settle for their seventh draw in a row.
“We have been failing to defend the lead in the past games,” Ndiraya said. “Of course, the team has youngsters, but we have to collect maximum points for our supporters.
“Dynamos is a big institution which deserves wins.”
Sean Gona opened the scoring for Dynamos in the 55th minute following a cagey affair in the first half.
The lead, however, didn’t last long as Last Jesi equalised ten minutes later as both teams shared the spoils.Soccer 24
"The enemy is ZANU PF… The party is not doing well in the elections right now. We need to preserve it to the days of glory.. The party as left by Morgan Tsvangirai must be preserved and that is my preoccupation. People can demonise me…" – @DMwonzorapic.twitter.com/4OZZS6pNXn
MDC Senator Douglas Mwonzora has responded to the below allegations passed by Harare Councillor Denford Ngadziore at the recent Supreme Court hearing pitting MDC President Nelson Chamisa and Thokozani Khupe.
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My name is Denford Ngadziore, the Harare Province Youth Secretary and on the 17th October during a court hearing between our Party MDC vs Mashavave of Thokozani Khupe, I attended the court together with other leaders at the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe at corner. of Third and Kwame Nkrumah Avenues.
While inside the court, soon after Advocate Thabani Mpofu withdrew the case between the Party vs Mwonzora and Mudzuri, Mr Mwonzora said to me “you (MDC people) including your President who claims to be an Advocate of Law, are silly. Look, you are going to give me legal fees because of your stupidity. After you give me my legal fees I can assure you it is going to be a long battle which I will win. ”
He said this in the presence of Warship Dumba, Rice, Cephas Makuyana and James Makore.
Again, when we went outside the court, he asked one Mufambi from Drivarazekwa (who defected to Khupe’s Party) why they brought in few people given the money they had been given to boost the numbers.
Mufambi responded by saying others were at Africa Unity Square and soon after the Judgement they would do as earlier agreed. It also happened that during and after the court process, Sen. Mwonzora was interacting and being praised by the Khuphe people who include the recently defected Rhino Mashaya.
Soon after the court hearing, Senator Mwonzora, in the company of Warship Dumba and Mashaya Rhino told one of our Harare Province Youth Executive member Tangai Magava, Tinei and Dumisani Makwanya that he felt pity that I and other Councillors and MPs would be recalled from their public offices soon after Khupe had won her case. He further said that he will do this in order to isolate President Nelson Chamisa from Members of Parliament and Councillors so that if they feel the possibility of losing positions, then they will dump president Chamisa.
There are many people in the structures who were at court who saw and heard Mr Mwonzora saying these words and I hope, if given opportunity to testify before the Party disciplinary committee, would corroborate my submissions.
Farai Dziva|Professor Jonathan Moyo has indicated that Herald editor Tichaona Zindonga was fired for “being a sellout.”
According to Moyo Auxillia accused the journalist of being a sellout as he sought her protection.
See Moyo’s presentation below :
Word from @HeraldZimbabwe is that many at @Zimpapers are celebrating the fall of a dwarf in giant robes. When @TichZindoga was summoned by the Wing Commander, the Zimpapers board chair, he was told that he had been fired because he was incompetent, inexperienced and a sellout!
After telling @TichZindoga that he had been fired, Wing Commander Tommy Sithole ordered him to “take 15 minutes to clear your office. Take what is yours & never comeback. You failed to do your job”. Shaken, Zindoga started crying; begging to be retained as deputy editor!
When the Wing Commander told him that he could not be retained as deputy editor, @TichZindoga begged to be demoted to his earlier position of political editor. An irritated Sithole then barked at him: “Chief you are not listening to me. You are not wanted here. Just go!”
Earlier, Sithole had assigned his 1980s @Zimpapers editorial colleague, Davison Maruziva, to assess @TichZindoga as #Herald editor. Maruziva’s report was a big NO. He found that Zindoga had no capacity and that he referred everything to @nickmangwana, who also has no capacity!
After Sithole told @TichZindoga to go and clear his office where his dismissal letter would be sent in 15 minutes, the sun fell down on him. He phoned @nickmangwana who said he was in Egypt and could not help. Nick later texted some officials calling Zindoga “stupid and reckless”!
When he did not get any joy from @nickmangwana, a devastated @TichZindoga phoned information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, asking her to intercede for him. Monica expressed indignant surprise: “Uchiripo ikoko? Awusi kudiwa. Kana vakuru varamba. Chienda. Chibva ipapo iwe”
As a backdrop, @TichZindoga had read the writing on the wall and saw the trouble coming. He sought help from Auxillia Mnangagwa who hit the roof and said “urimutengesi iwe”. Shocked, Zindoga went to Isaac Moyo, CIO Director General, to ask for “protection”. It was a long shot!
Farai Dziva|RBZ officials have been accused of working in cahoots with unscrupulous Ecocash agents- in cash hoarding syndicates.
This was said by MDC official Antony Taruvinga.
“Bond notes and coins, which are not available in banks, are being sold at a premium of as high as 50% through Ecocash on the streets around the country.
The RBZ is the source of all the cash problems. We are learning that instead of providing cash to the banks, they divert it to their agents on the streets including Ecocash agents, to sell the cash for abnormal profits.
Everyday is a profit day for these cartels. The people are at pains. This government is so corrupt, and ED and Mthuli have become bystanders and spectators in the game. They have lost control. The cartels are becoming richer by day,” argued Taruvinga.
Farai Dziva|MDC Women’s Assembly vice chairperson Mrs Mugidho donated an assortment of goods to Ngomahuru Government Hospital for the mentally challenged.
“MDC Women’s Assembly vice chair and MP Hon Mugidho visited Ngomahuru Hospital for the mentally challenged people. She donated an assortment of goods and she addressed critical aspects in the struggle against economic challenges,” the MDC said in a statement.
Farai Dziva|Marvelous Nakamba’s Aston Villa will take on UEFA 2018/2019 Uefa Champions League Champions, Liverpool for the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.
Villa proceeded to the quarterfinals after beating English Premiership side, Wolves 2-1 whilst Liverpool won against Arsenal last night in penalty shoot outs after a ten-goal thriller draw.
The teams are yet to play each other in the EPL this season. Liverpool is on top of the log whilst the newly promoted Villa is following at a distant 15th.
The clash is scheduled for the middle of December but is likely to be played in January since Liverpool will be participating in the Club World Championship in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa fans believe their team will overcome Liverpool considering that Liverpool will have a lot at its table including the Uefa Champions League, EPL and other cups.
Usually, the break makes most teams struggle or lose form in January and Villa is also banking on that.
An 80-year-old Magunje grandpa has allegedly killed his 60-year-old wife over infidelity.
The incident was reported by police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who revealed that the case was one of numerous murder cases related to love.
He said:
In Magunje, a male adult aged 80 killed his wife, 60, with an axe, accusing her of having an extramarital affair. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen by relatives on October 26, 2019, at around 0600hours.
Nyathi urged members of the public to engage third parties to resolve issues amicably. He also warned that the law shall take its course in the event that one takes the law into their hands.Daily News
Farai Dziva|Controversial Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity Broadcasting Services, Energy Mutodi has warned that striking doctors risk being blacklisted.
Mutodi also warned that once they have been blacklisted they will not be employed anywhere in the world.
“Striking doctors can be rest assured that once dismissed there will be no re-hiring. No one is above the law no-matter the profession and if the court says go back to work you must comply. Gvt will also blacklist the money mongering doctors so they are not employable elsewhere,” Mutodi wrote on Twitter.
Farai Dziva|LEAD president Linda Masarira has sensationally claimed her husband Gilbert Kaingidza ran away from the police after attempting to kill her.
“I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from @PoliceZimbabwe on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border.
My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods
People really overrate
@ZANUPF_Official anyone who believes spy cum fugitive on the run for trying to kill me that I am a zanupf agent is equally a psychopath like him,” she tweeted.
Farai Dziva|LEAD president Linda Masarira has sensationally claimed her husband Gilbert Kaingidza ran away from the police after attempting to kill her.
“I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from @PoliceZimbabwe on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border.
My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods
People really overrate
@ZANUPF_Official anyone who believes spy cum fugitive on the run for trying to kill me that I am a Zanu PF agent is equally a psychopath like him,” she tweeted.
Paul Nyathi|Shortly after coming into power in November 2017, President Emmerson Mnangagwa gained himself a nickname, “Mr Mega Deals” as he went around the world meeting some fairly unknown investors and claiming to have clinched mega deals with them.
To date, virtually NONE of those mega deals have come to fruition.
ZimEye.com on Thursday managed to hook up with one of the brokers of these mega deals who expressed his dismay on how these fake investors loot money from Africa and leaders like Mnangagwa who rush to “clinch” these unscrupulous deals.
On May 17, 2018, Mnangagwa endorsed a $5,2 billion coal-to-liquid project deal signed between Verify Engineering and South Africa’s Nkosikhona Holdings.
The joint venture was to see a coal to fuel plant being established in Zimbabwe.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Harare, Mnangagwa said the project was to help Zimbabwe become self-sufficient in fuel manufacturing.
“I am confident that this project will contribute to our energy security and self-sufficiency in terms of liquid fuels, fertiliser and a range of other chemicals,” he said.
The $5,2 billion deal between the government and Nkosikhona Holdings to turn coal into liquid fuels raised eyebrows from the onset with analysts saying the South African company’s credentials were suspect.
Critics also alleged Nkosikhona Holdings did not have known history in extractives according to the company’s online profile.
The company did not appear among South Africa’s liquid fuel producers, but Mnangagwa signed. The deal like all others flopped.
Watch full ZimEye.com interview with the businessman who brokered the mega deal that never materialised.
By A Correspondent- Disciplinary hearings for striking doctors will start today, with the Health Services Board (HSB) set to pass default judgments on doctors that abscond the process.
Doctors have been threatening not to attend the hearings claiming that they did not have transport fares to travel.
The hearings follow revelations that Government would need not less than $4 billion a month in salaries for the health sector only, if it were to give in to the striking doctors’ demands.
HSB board chairman Dr Paulinus Sikosana told our Harare Bureau yesterday that in the event doctors snub the hearings, the Labour Act provided for default judgements.
“Yes, they have indicated that they will not turn up for hearings, however the Labour Act provides for disciplinary hearings to proceed even in absentia by those that are supposed to appear before the hearings,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the HSB had tried to negotiate with the striking doctors on several occasions but to no avail as they adopted an “uncompromising” stance.
Dr Sikosana said the sticking issue has been pegging their on-call allowances to the interbank rate, a position Government has said was unaffordable.
“The salary bill for the Ministry of Health (and Child Care) is $430 million per month, if we were to use the minimalist interbank rate of USD1:$10, that would translate to $4 billion per month. The Government will go broke, they can’t afford it.
“So what is needed is a compromise stance,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the situation has also been the same with senior doctors.
Although our Harare Bureau could not immediately establish the number of doctors who are set to undergo the disciplinary hearings, sources said almost half of the country’s 1 600 public sector doctors have not been reporting for duty, a majority of whom are from central and provincial hospitals.
Dr Sikosana said Government approached the courts as a “last option and in terms of the Labour Act”, which says that any employee who decides not to report for work without authority for at least five days, should be subjected to legal and disciplinary action “and that’s what we are following”.
By A Correspondent| Express Links Money Transfer yesterday announced a new promotion set to give some early Christmas cheer to customers and their loved ones dubbed the Express Links Christmas Gift which is giving five customers an opportunity to win monetary prizes this December.
The Christmas Gift promotion is open for all customers who make a transaction of £30 or more to their loved ones between now and the closing date of 16th December 2019 to stand a chance to win. The Express Links Christmas Box gift carries a whopping £100 for the sender and another £100 for the receiving family back home for five customers selected via draw.
“We are pleased to announce another exciting promotion and inform you that this year we are playing Santa and Christmas has come early for our customers and their loved ones. As Express Links we are always grateful for the trust shown us by our customers and we would like to also share good cheer with them and their families by giving five lucky people and their loved ones £100 each in our Christmas Box gifts. We urge you to keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more promotions. Terms and conditions do apply and we urge you to visit our websitewww.expresslinksintl.com for more information on this and other services,” said Peter Pembere, CEO of Express Links.
The competition is now officially open and will run until closing day on the 16th of December 2019 with the draw for the winners taking place in the 20th December 2019. This competition comes hot on the heels of the hugely popular and widely subscribed ExpressLinks Sign Up, Transact & Win competition which was held earlier and won by Simone Manuel in a draw conducted live on Woza Friday show on the 4th October.
Sign Up, Transact & Win was open for new customers who signed up for Express Links’ money transfer service and transacted £30 or more and Simone Manuel won the grand prize of a plane ticket and USD300 worth of spending money.
Express Links have of late been rewarding their loyal and new customers for with exciting promotions that complement their fast and efficient money transfer service which sends money from the UK to many countries in Africa such as Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Ghana among others, for instant cash collection, bank deposits and mobile wallet credits. Most of the promotions throughout the year are announced in the media and on their social media platforms such as @expresslinksUK on Twitter and @expressinksintl on Instagram and Facebook.
Express Links is a UK based financial services company that offers among other services money transfer to various destinations in Africa. The company is a keen supporter of community and national causes and were most recently part of the sponsors of the Zimbabwe Netball Team at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool and headline sponsors of Zimfest 2019 among other goodwill initiatives. –
By A Correspondent- Police in Botswana have since January this year arrested more than 4 000 Zimbabweans for attempting to illegally cross into the neighbouring country.
The border jumpers, 2 479 men, 1 521 women and children were intercepted at the border while attempting to cross into Botswana.
Addressing delegates during a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) mass crime awareness campaign at Dingumuzi Stadium in Plumtree on Tuesday, Botswana senior police officer, assistant superintendent Mothokomedi Ponyane from Tshesebe police crime office, said the increase in cases of illegal border crossing have become a cause for concern.
He said border jumping posed a security threat to both countries hence the need to fight it from both ends.
The campaign ran under the theme “Join hands in fighting crimes of passion.”
“The most problematic issue in Botswana is illegal border crossing. Betweeen January and September this year, statistics show that we arrested 4 387 Zimbabwean nationals crossing into Botswana through border jumping. Out of this total number 2 479 are males and the remaining comprise of both women and children,” said Asst Supt Ponyane.
He urged members of the public to obtain the required travel documents to avoid arrests.
Botswana together with the ZRP are carrying out border crime meetings and patrols along the border to combat incidents of border jumping.
Ass Supt Ponyane said through the patrols they have not only addressed border jumping issues but have managed to recover smuggled goods.
“We have forums where the two countries meet to discuss issues of cross border crime. In our meetings we also share information regarding the arrest and release of criminals both in Botswana and Zimbabwe. After sharing information on criminal issues, we set aside days when we conduct patrols along the border. Through these exercises we managed to recover property that was smuggled into Botswana. In one incident I understand it was a case where dagga was smuggled into our country,” he said.
“Let me confirm that so far we are enjoying a good working relationship with the ZRP. I want to appeal to all Zimbabwean citizens to join hands with the ZRP to fight crime along our borders particularly illegal border crossing and smuggling of goods. We must work together for the betterment of our two countries and ensure our borders are safe”.
Industry and Commerce Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu said police in Plumtree have recorded more than 1 000 criminal cases this year.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Member of Parliament for Mangwe Constituency Cde Hlalani Mguni, Minister Ndlovu expressed concern over the increase in cases of crime in the area, saying it has destroyed the spirit of ubuntu.
Police in Plumtree continue to record crimes such as rape, robbery, murder, assaults and unlawful entry and theft.
“Our crime situation is not good in Plumtree. Our statistics reflect an upward trend in cases of crime. Between January and December 2018 we recorded a total of 771 cases compared to 1 124 cases recorded between January and September this year reflecting a huge increase,” he said.
Minister Ndlovu said most of the perpetrators were deportees and measures should be taken to ensure their movement is monitored.
“Some of the crimes are committed by our deportee brothers and sisters who are desperate to raise money to take them to their destinations. Authorities will continue to gather intelligence through stakeholder liaison to ensure that when deportees are released their movement is monitored,” he said.
The other stakeholders that attended the crime awareness campaign include Environmental Management Agency (EMA) officials, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) workers and officials from Plumtree town council.
By A Correspondent- An 80-year-old Magunje grandpa allegedly killed his 60-year-old wife over infidelity.
The incident was reported by police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who revealed that the case was one of numerous murder cases related to love.
He said:
In Magunje, a male adult aged 80 killed his wife, 60, with an axe, accusing her of having an extramarital affair. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen by relatives on October 26, 2019, at around 0600hours.
Nyathi urged members of the public to engage third parties to resolve issues amicably. He also warned that the law shall take its course in the event that one takes the law into their hands.
By A Correspondent-Disciplinary hearings for striking doctors will start today, with the Health Services Board (HSB) set to pass default judgments on doctors that abscond the process.
Doctors have been threatening not to attend the hearings claiming that they did not have transport fares to travel.
The hearings follow revelations that Government would need not less than $4 billion a month in salaries for the health sector only, if it were to give in to the striking doctors’ demands.
HSB board chairman Dr Paulinus Sikosana told our Harare Bureau yesterday that in the event doctors snub the hearings, the Labour Act provided for default judgements.
“Yes, they have indicated that they will not turn up for hearings, however the Labour Act provides for disciplinary hearings to proceed even in absentia by those that are supposed to appear before the hearings,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the HSB had tried to negotiate with the striking doctors on several occasions but to no avail as they adopted an “uncompromising” stance.
Dr Sikosana said the sticking issue has been pegging their on-call allowances to the interbank rate, a position Government has said was unaffordable.
“The salary bill for the Ministry of Health (and Child Care) is $430 million per month, if we were to use the minimalist interbank rate of USD1:$10, that would translate to $4 billion per month. The Government will go broke, they can’t afford it.
“So what is needed is a compromise stance,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the situation has also been the same with senior doctors.
Although our Harare Bureau could not immediately establish the number of doctors who are set to undergo the disciplinary hearings, sources said almost half of the country’s 1 600 public sector doctors have not been reporting for duty, a majority of whom are from central and provincial hospitals.
Dr Sikosana said Government approached the courts as a “last option and in terms of the Labour Act”, which says that any employee who decides not to report for work without authority for at least five days, should be subjected to legal and disciplinary action “and that’s what we are following”.
By A Correspondent- The High Court has once again frustrated the State’s efforts to regain control of former Cabinet Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere’s Mutare Mansion.
Through the Prosecutor General, Kumbirai Hodzi, the state had lodged an application to bar Kasukuwere from having control and power to dispose of the asset he had used as surety in his corruption case.
The application came after the High Court had acquitted Kasukuwere of the corruption charges and had also authorised ordered the State to return the asset to the former ZANU PF political commissar.
Hodzi then made an appeal at the Supreme court against the ruling and also filed an application at the High Court saying that the State had noted that Kasukuwere can dispose of the mansion since he now had title deeds back.
He added that since the State had a huge probability of succeeding at the Supreme Court, it was prudent for the High Court to bar Kasukuwere from having access to the asset pending the hearing.
The High Court judge, Benjamin Chikowero, however, dismissed the application.
He said:
“Whereupon, after reading documents filed of record and hearing counsel, it is ordered that the application is struck off the roll. The applicant shall pay the first respondent (Kasukuwere) costs of suit.”
By Thomas Machingauta| We really cannot go on like this. This man Mnangagwa is ruining Zimbabwe. People are suffering. Everything is going up on a daily basis.
Nothing is working. No health care, no public service, no jobs. It’s back to the dark ages, figuratively and literally what with the shortage of electricity in the country. Mnangagwa’s government can’t even dispose of sewage let alone provide people with clean water.
He just does not care. He is not moved by people’s suffering. He really is a cruel man. He is in a position to stop all this suffering but be doesn’t do it. Things get worse by each day.
When people try to demonstrate their displeasure at the situation in the country he sends police to beat them up or army to shoot them.
Those who want to flee the country can’t do so because there is no passport paper. So Zimbabweans are trapped. Something really needs to happen. We cannot go on like this.
What did Zimbabweans do to deserve this man Mnangagwa? Why does he hate his people so much? He goes on foreign trips where he spends millions of the country’s money yet people are drinking water from rivers.
People are being carried by wheelbarrows to hospitals where they are turned away because there are no doctors not the medicine they need. Yet he goes on foreign trips using private planes which cost millions. This man is going to be the death of us.
Something needs to happen. He needs to go, by any means necessary. He really needs to go now. The people need to rise up and remove this man before he kills us all with poverty and oppression.
Thomas Machingauta is a member of the MDC UK. He writes in his personal capacity.
Own Correspondent|Controversial Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity Broadcasting Services, Energy Mutodi has warned that striking doctors risk being blacklisted.
Mutodi also warned that once they have been blacklisted they will not be employed anywhere in the world.
“Striking doctors can be rest assured that once dismissed there will be no re-hiring. No one is above the law no-matter the profession and if the court says go back to work you must comply. Gvt will also blacklist the money mongering doctors so they are not employable elsewhere,” Mutodi wrote on Twitter.
By Simba Chikanza| The businessman the Zimbabwean government announced has brought in an investment of USD5,2 Billion, is actually broke and is at present looking for a loan, the state’s official broker has spoken.
Speaking to ZimEye Thursday afternoon, the broker, Mr Ryan Chinyangare, said he was deceived. He said he is making these revelations in the public interest in order to save Zimbabwe from further financial losses.
The day Emmerson Mnangagwa made the revelations in May 2018
How a whole government and its specialist intelligence services failed to detect that the investment was fake, could not be understood at the time of writing, as Mr Chinyangare said, “These fake investors who live in flats, drive Corollas, come here pretending to have money, in borrowed suits. They get mega deals then go out into the financial market begging for cash, delaying our progress futi. Africa has to find itself before we become a dormant continent.”
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Meanwhile, below was the full Herald article which was published on the 18th May 2018:
Paidamoyo Chipunza Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT yesterday signed $5,2 billion deal with a South African company — Nkosikhona Holdings — that will see the country produce over 8 million litres of liquid fuels per day from coal in Lisulu, Hwangwe.
The deal will be actualised under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Verify Engineering Private Limited, an agent of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development and Nkosikhona Holdings yesterday.
The deal will see the beneficiation of coal for the production of liquid fuels, fertilisers and chemicals.
It also covers coal production and the setting up of the beneficiation plant.
The plant will be established in the Lisungu area of the Zambezi basin where coal is available in abundance.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by President Mnangagwa, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira, whose ministry owns Verify Engineering company, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda, Energy and Power Development Minister Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, Permanent Secretary Dr Desire Sibanda and chief executive officer of Nkosikhona Holdings, Jaco Immink and Engineer Pedzisai Tapfumaneyi of Verify Engineering.
The project has a potential to produce 8 million litres of various forms of liquid fuels daily against the national consumption of about five million litres a day.
It will produce fuels and energy products like petrol, diesel, gas, oxygen, waxes, compounds for agriculture such as fertilisers, tar for the roads and solvents like plastics.
It is premised on a build-operate arrangement.
A ground breaking ceremony for the plant is scheduled for June 1 this year while mining operations will start in September.
It will take at least three and a half years before the country starts benefiting from the value addition and beneficiation.
The project will operate under the joint venture company, Vectol Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd.
Speaking after the signing ceremony at his Munhumutapa office, President Mnangagwa said the project fell within the country’s values on FDIs, public private partnerships and joint ventures.
President Mnangagwa said such arrangements would result in economic development.
He said the coal to liquid project was a good example of commodity based industrialisation in value addition.
“My Government fully endorses this project and has granted it national project status. I am confident that it will contribute to our energy, security and self-sufficiency in terms of liquid fuels, fertilisers and a range of other chemicals,” said President Mnangagwa.
He said the project was envisaged to create employment, stimulate productivity and growth of other sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and mining while enhancing the country’s human resources’ skills base in the particular field.
President Mnangagwa commended the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development for advocating for greater use and application of science and technology in stimulating the country’s economic growth and development.
He said he was pleased to witness the signing ceremony since Nkosikhona Holdings only expressed its interest to invest in the country on March 9 this year during the infrastructure conference hosted by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development.
He urged the parties to implement the project with the zeal to meet set deadlines.
“I urge both entities to proceed to implement this project with zeal guided by clear and definite timelines. My Government will not accommodate undue delays in the implementation of national projects that has national status,” said President Mnangagwa.
Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira said Government’s vision to move his ministry from a social case to a business one was bearing fruits.
He said the coal to liquid project was one of the many projects the Ministry was working on to translate knowledge into goods and services through the use of natural heritage.
“We have got lots of coal reserves on the African continent. These reserves are now being used for the development of the country,” said Minister Murwira.
Nkosikhona Holdings chief executive officer Mr Jaco Immink said they took advantage of Government’s Zimbabwe is open for business mantra to invest in the country.
“It was said that the doors will be opened and accordingly, it is my great pleasure and honour on behalf of Nkosikona Holdings and the Magcor Consortium Group of Companies to acknowledge that we have indeed answered the call,” said Mr Immink.
Mr Immink said Vectol Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd will not only provide employment opportunities for Zimbabweans during construction but even after through technical and administrative opportunities in line with the company’s motto ‘shifting horizons’.
He said the project will stimulate the economy, generate critical employment and revenue.
Zimbabweans are stuck with a lot of questions in their minds after the announcement of the new notes that are to be injected in two weeks time. In a press statement after the two day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, Dr Mangudya said new notes and coins will be introduced in two weeks time and they will circulate alongside bond notes at the same value.
The question now is, is it going to be the new currency or they are just another bond notes?
The situation in Zimbabwe at the moment is not segregating from the fuel queues, cash crisis, sky rocketing prices of basic commodities, hyper inflation.
Should the people trust the government for a better tomorrow or it is just another trick to steal peoples monies? The only thing promoted by the present day Zimbabwe is critical thinking that one will really solve nothing.
Having experienced cash shortages over the past few years, despite the introduction of the bond notes in 2016 which were to supplement the United States dollar that was adopted in 2009, but ended this year, all trust has withered away.
Neither will the bond notes or introducing more bond notes will save the stuttering economy of Zimabwe.
However, Dr Mangudya said the new $5 notes and $2 coins are going to ease the cash shortages that have resulted in the cash barons charging premiums of up to 60% with their two-tier pricing for digital money and cash. Also, he said the notes will not be inflationary as RTGS dollars will be removed from circulation as cash is issued.
Can it be made clear What is the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL)? What is the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)? Is there a difference on all these terms?
Some of the unanswered questions in the minds of Zimbabweans towards what is to be announced as the new notes.
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE ON THE RECENT CONDUCT AND STATEMENTS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The unfortunate statement made by the US Ambassador on the occasion of the SADC Anti-Zimbabwe Sanctions Day on 25 October, exhibited a clear contravention of acceptable diplomatic etiquette, was grossly partisan in nature, and reflected not only a worrying lack of respect for the Host Government but was also abusive of the hospitality of the people of Zimbabwe as a whole. Compounding these statements was the wholly unjustified imposition of US sanctions on the Honourable Owen Ncube, Minister of State Security. Whilst we are a welcoming, extremely tolerant and friendly people, it would be a mistake for these qualities to be misinterpreted by any diplomat to mean that we are weak or that we will simply ignore or tolerate any form of insult or abuse. International law helps us to draw a line between the functions which a diplomatic mission may exercise and those that it may not.
Furthermore, it establishes that, as sovereign nations, all countries in the world enjoy equal rights and protection. The legal functions of a diplomatic mission permitted under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (Article 3) include:
• Representation of the sending State in the receiving State; • Protecting in the receiving State the interests of the sending State and of its nationals, within the limits permitted by international law;
• Negotiating with the Government of the receiving State;
• Ascertaining by all lawful means conditions and developments in the receiving State and reporting thereon to the Government of the sending State; and
• Promoting friendly relations between the sending State and the receiving State, and developing their economic, cultural and scientific relations. Clearly, the Convention does not permit Embassies to conduct themselves like opposition citadels, pre-occupying themselves with the constant casting of aspersions, innuendo and even insults at the Host Government. In fact, the Convention (Article 41) places a two-fold duty on diplomats in that they:
• Have to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving State;
and • Should not interfere in the internal affairs of that State. It follows, therefore, that the conduct of any diplomat which is openly inimical to the promotion of friendly relations is far removed from the core objectives of the Convention and cannot simply be ignored. Any conduct which violates the generally accepted and legally recognised functions of diplomats, constitutes an abuse of diplomatic privilege. Moreover, no diplomat, let alone an Ambassador, should allow themselves to behave or to conduct themselves like some kind of Opposition member, with complete disregard for all norms of permissible diplomatic protocol. The constant portrayal as fact of what are mostly largely unsubstantiated allegations or even rumours, often still being investigated or processed , law-enforcement or other Agencies of Government, is unacceptable. Persistent behavior of this nature will test the patience of even the most tolerant amongst us.
It would be a very sad day if dialogue between the US Embassy and this Ministry, and Government more broadly, were to collapse completely under its present leadership, such that we would end up just ignoring or even avoiding each other. We genuinely seek dialogue with all well-meaning countries as part of our re-engagement efforts. But our openness and the innate generosity of spirit of all Zimbabweans should not be taken for granted and should certainly not be abused. We have the means to bring all of this to an end, should we deem it necessary or should we be pushed too far.
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
30 October 2019
Both the Minister of Health, Dr Obadiah Moyo and his deputy, Chamunorwa J. Mangwiro (MP) are reportedly outside Zimbabwe at a time when the health sector is on its knees.
Public health institutions do not have adequate medicines and equipment and health caregivers are on day 60 of their industrial action over unsustainable salaries and poor working conditions.
The decision to leave this essential ministry under the leadership of an acting Minister particularly when there are unresolved issues has been viewed by some as a lack of concern to address the issues. Posting on Twitter, Dr Bhebhe said:
Doctors day 60 incapacitated
The confusion is shocking.
The Minister at @MoHCCZim is out of Zim, galavanting in foreign lands. The Deputy Minister also has been out for months on some unknown foreign mission. They left the Minister of Information as the Acting Minister @MoHCCZim
Health caregivers have vowed not to return to work until their grievances have been addressed. They have since rejected a number of offers which the government had offered arguing that the offers were insignificant given the inflationary nature of the economy.
Public health institutions are reportedly engaging personnel from the Zimbabwe National Army to save the situation.
Minister Angie Motshekga has been appointed as acting president as President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to Japan for the Rugby World Cup final. Picture: Zanele Zulu/African News Agency(ANA)
Pretoria – Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been appointed as acting president of South Africa, as President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to Yokohama, Japan, to lead the nation’s support for the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup final against England, the Presidency said on Thursday.
“The final, which will be played on Saturday, is a repeat of the 2007 tournament where these two sides also squared off in the most important encounter of the Rugby World Cup,” said Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko.
“The president will lend his support to the Springboks and supporters of the national team in terms of his constitutionally assigned role of ‘promoting the unity of the nation and that which will advance the Republic.’
As Ramaphosa undertakes this working visit to Japan, Deputy President David Mabuza is in the People’s Republic of China where he is co-chairing the 7th Session of the South Africa-China Bi-National Commission.
“The South Africa-China Bi-National Commission is a strategic platform between our two countries for engagement on issues of common interest including political and economic relations,” said Diko.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba has hinted on the launch of a new newspaper organisation which he has linked to a project by the G40 cabal that is pushing for a Savior Kasukuwere presidency.
In a cryptic Tweet, Charamba who has admitted ownership of the @Jamwanda2 handle, alleged that the project is funded by the Ford Foundation through OSISA.
It is also rumoured that a European country has poured money into the project.
“Masikati maZimbo!! Maswera sei? Just what is the link between the forthcoming Zimbabwe Times, Ford Foundation, OSISA, Sipho Malunga and resurgent NPF? Just wondering hangu!,” said Charamba.
It is believed that foreign donors feel that Zimbabwe no longer has an independent media organisation after Alpha Media Holdings owner Trevor Ncube reportedly sold part of his stake in the company to Mnangagwa’s son in law Gerald Mlotshwa.
State Media|Government has discouraged the dissemination of fake news on media platforms as it results in panic among citizens. International Communications Services Director in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Ivanhoe Gurira, made the remarks yesterday during a public discussion forum on the impact of fake news and disinformation on society.
The event was organised by Perch Media and had panellists comprising Dr Gurira, Mr Cris Chinaka from ZimFact, Ms Koliwe Majama, a media consultant, and Ms Debra Katswe from Katswe Sisterhood.
Dr Gurira said it was the responsibility of media institutions to report issues based on facts and they should shun the habit of breaking unverified news.
“Fake news erodes the trust and confidence of citizens in the Government,” he said.
“The fake news also disturbs the democratic process of any nation and as such it should be eradicated.”
Dr Gurira said Government was putting mechanisms in place to ensure that information on social media and online platforms was regulated through the Cyber Security and Protection Bill, which will be gazette soon.
He said the ministry was developing a National Media Information Policy.
He said the new dispensation made tremendous efforts in disseminating information to the public through the introduction of post-Cabinet media briefings.
Journalists raised concern of some institutions such as Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, which usually denounces social media claims of fuel price increases and few days later announce the same figures.
Mr Chinaka said there was need to educate the public on digital literacy.
“As Zimbabweans, we brag about being learned and literate, but in terms of digital literacy we are actually one of the worst people because we easily believe everything that is circulated on social media,” he said.
“Therefore, there is need to educate our people on how to use the internet and how to verify information before spreading it to others.”
Media practitioners recommended that Government allows licensing of more community radio stations and other channels of communication to increase official channels.
State Media|WARRIORS team manager Wellington Mpandare says there is no need to panic over passports for the British Brigade ahead of the start of the 2020 AFCON qualifiers next month.
ZIFA, through the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, have written to the Registrar-General’s Office seeking assistance.
Macauley Bonne of Charlton Athletic and Adam Chicksen of Bolton Wanderers have never carried Zimbabwean passports.
Jordan Zemura, who is on the books of Bournemouth’s Under-21 outfit, Kidderminister Harriers defender Cliff Moyo and Swansea teenage sensation Tivonge Rushesha want their documents renewed.
The applications will be submitted starting Monday, with just over a week remaining before the opening match against Botswana set for November 15 at Barbourfields.
“We have written to the Registrar-General’s Office, with assistance of Minister Kirsty Coventry,’’ said Mpandare.
“We went there on Monday and were told that we can only start submitting the papers from November 4, two per each day.
“We will send the first two on Monday (next week) then the other two on Tuesday and the remaining one for Rushesha, who has since been ruled out by injury, on Wednesday.
“We are not in panic mode yet because the authorities have been helpful. If anything, we are very confident that things will work out because concerted efforts are being put into this.
“Probably, the only challenge we could face is on Bonne and Chicksen because they need to have birth certificates first since they were not born in Zimbabwe.’’
Chicksen was born in England 28 years ago in Milton Keynes Dons, about 80 km north-west of London.
Bonne (24) was born in Ipswich, England.
Zemura was also born in England, but had already secured a Zimbabwean passport.
Bonne, Chicksen and Moyo have already indicated their commitment to Zimbabwe after featuring in unofficial matches for the Warriors before.
Mistry Chipere, who leads a group called Zimbabwe Foreign Legends that has been campaigning for the inclusion of the players born or raised in England, appealed to the authorities to expedite the acquisition of passports.
“We need all the players that are eligible for Zimbabwe to be available for the national team. This can only help to increase depth and competitiveness. Zimbabwe has to compete at the highest level the same way the likes of Senegal have done.
“Obviously, there could be some requirements some of these players, born outside the country, do not have in order to acquire passports, but we are saying some of these things should be waivered as long as it can be proven satisfactorily that these guys are Zimbabweans. I think it’s something that should be tackled even in parliament,” said Chipere.
Chipire also credited UK-based Zimbabwean coach Phillip Zulu for helping him in identifying some of the British Brigade.
The Warriors are in Group H of the 2021 AFCON qualifiers which also include the current African champion Algeria, neighbours Botswana and Zambia.
They face Botswana in the first match at Barbourfields on November 15, before travelling to Zambia four days later in the quest for a fifth AFCON appearance.
The home tie against Botswana will be on November 15 at Barbourfields at 6pm and the away match against Zambia is set for 6pm on November 19 at the Heroes National Stadium in Lusaka.
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has warned that his side could boycott the Carabao Cup due to fixture congestion.
Liverpool were on Thursday drawn to play against Marvellous Nakamba’s Aston Villa in the quarter final tie.
Klopp wants a suitable date to be arranged for the quarterfinal encounter. The last eight round is scheduled for the week commencing December 16 and the Reds will be unable to participate as they head to Qatar for their Club World Cup semi-final on December 18.
Speaking after beating Arsenal on Wednesday to progress through to the next stage, the gaffer said: “If they don’t find an appropriate place – and I don’t mean Christmas Day 3am – then we don’t play [the game].
“If they don’t find a proper date and we can’t play the next round, then whoever our opponent is will go through, or Arsenal play.
“I think a lot of people from the Premier League were sitting watching on television hoping Arsenal can do it. But I’m sorry.”
Liverpool won the Round of 16 match after winning the penalty shootout 5-4. The teams had played to a thrilling 5-5 stalemate inside the regulation time.
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya is getting worried with the number of draws his side has picked in recent games.
The Glamour Boys dropped points again after playing to a 1-1 stalemate against Manica Diamonds on Wednesday to settle for their seventh draw in a row.
“We have been failing to defend the lead in the past games,” Ndiraya said. “Of course, the team has youngsters, but we have to collect maximum points for our supporters.
“Dynamos is a big institution which deserves wins.”
Sean Gona opened the scoring for Dynamos in the 55th minute following a cagey affair in the first half.
The lead, however, didn’t last long as Last Jesi equalised ten minutes later as both teams shared the spoils.
Farai Dziva|Spanish giants Real Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga after a 5-0 win over Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu last night.
Zinedine Zidane’s men desperately needed a responce after the shocking 1-0 loss to Real Mallorca, which saw them lose their top spot to arch-rivals FC Barcelona.
Two goals in quick succession from Brazilian starlet Rodrygo and German midfielder Toni Kroos saw them race to a 2-0 lead within 10 minutes.
Captain Sergio Ramos made it 3-0 from the penalty spot after Belgian winger Eden Hazard was brought down in the box. 3-0 at the break.
After the interval, Madrid won another penalty after Luka Modric was brought down and this time, Frenchman Karim Benzema took the spot kick and made not mistake to make it 4-0.
Benzema was then replaced by Serbian Luka Jovic, who scored his first goal for Los Blancos to make it 5-0.
Madrid go within a point of leaders Barcelona on the table.
Farai Dziva|Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has warned that his side could boycott the Carabao Cup due to fixture congestion.
Klopp wants a suitable date to be arranged for the quarterfinal encounter. The last eight round is scheduled for the week commencing December 16 and the Reds will be unable to participate as they head to Qatar for their Club World Cup semi-final.
Klopp said: “If they don’t find an appropriate place – and I don’t mean Christmas Day 3am – then we don’t play [the game].
“If they don’t find a proper date and we can’t play the next round, then whoever our opponent is will go through, or Arsenal play.
“I think a lot of people from the Premier League were sitting watching on television hoping Arsenal can do it. But I’m sorry.”
Liverpool won the Round of 16 match after winning the penalty shootout 5-4. The teams had played to a thrilling 5-5 stalemate inside the regulation time.
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya is getting worried with the number of draws his side has picked in recent games.
The Glamour Boys dropped points again after playing to a 1-1 stalemate against Manica Diamonds on Wednesday to settle for their seventh draw in a row.
“We have been failing to defend the lead in the past games,” Ndiraya said. “Of course, the team has youngsters, but we have to collect maximum points for our supporters.
“Dynamos is a big institution which deserves wins.”
Sean Gona opened the scoring for Dynamos in the 55th minute following a cagey affair in the first half.
The lead, however, didn’t last long as Last Jesi equalised ten minutes later as both teams shared the spoils.Soccer 24
The MDC notes with regret and surprise the announcement by the Reserve Bank that it will introduce a new currency within the next two weeks.
This is indeed a shocking development, considering that since 2017, this government has essentially introduced and acknowledged the existence of five currencies.
The first currency was the multicurrency regime that it inherited from the inclusive government. The second currency, introduced illegally by the present regime through an expansionary fiscal policy and the running of huge budget deficits since 2014, was the RTGS$ (Real Transfer Gross System), which essentially was fictitious transactional money that was only recognised locally.
Things would come to a head in December of 2017 when the Central Bank introduced the bond note through a Statutory Instrument.
In February of 2019, the government officially introduced a new currency, through SI33/2019 called the RTGS$ which was initially pegged at an exchange rate of 1:2.5 On June 24, 2019, the Government officially jettisoned the regime of multiple currencies and adopted as the sole legal tender in Zimbabwe, it’s RTGS$, through SI142/2019.
Thus this year alone, the Government has had a regime of four currencies in operation. That is to say the regime of multiple currency and bond notes that operated before 20 February 2019 based on a parity exchange rate of 1:1.
Secondly, the formal introduction of the RTGS$ at an exchange rate of 1:2.5
Thirdly, the official demonetisation of the multiple currency regime and the retention of the RTGS$ as the sole currency in Zimbabwe.
Now, yet another currency is to be introduced.
Not only that, on the same day that Reserve Bank Governor announced his new currency, the Minister of Finance on another forum advised that the Government was considering the introduction of the rand.
We contend as that the Government’s mismanagement of the monetary policy is a reflection of the deep-seated crisis of legitimacy and governance that has been arresting this country since July 2018.
The exchange rate, like inflation, is the ultimate expression of economic governance. On these two scores, the regime of Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed in absolute terms.
We maintain that it was fatally wrong for the Government to reintroduce a local currency when conditions for the reintroduction of the same did not exist.
These conditions included a vibrant productive economy. Currently there is no productivity in the Government with the latest GDP growth rate in 2019 being -8.5% and for 2020 it will be -14%.
The Economic Intelligence Unit predicts that Zimbabwe’s contraction in 2020 will be at least -12%. Over and above this, Zimbabwe does not have reserves. Without import cover and with a huge current account deficit, it will be disastrous for any country to introduce a currency of its own.
More importantly, there is absolutely no confidence and trust in this regime. The biggest crisis that the country is facing is the total lack of confidence in this regime. No-one trusts Mr Mnangagwa. No-one trusts Mr Mthuli Ncube. We also need to make the fundamental point that a currency on its own is just a tool of exchange.
What matters is not the currency that a country is using but the existence of the right fundamentals in a country.
In Zimbabwe no sound economic fundamentals exist.
Besides, Zanu PF is so corrupt, so disorganised and so clueless on how to run an economy such that it does not matter what currency they use, the rand, the yen, the rupee, the naira or the euro. Like termites, they will bastardise that new currency in the same way they bastardised the original Zimbabwe dollar, the bearer cheque, the US$, their own bond notes and their own RTGS$.
There is just no amount of economic tinkering under Zanu PF which will resolve or turn around this country. What will only work is radical political change.
MDC @20: Celebrating 20 years of Courage, Growth and the people’s Victories.
Farai Dziva|Marvelous Nakamba’s Aston Villa will take on UEFA 2018/2019 Uefa Champions League Champions, Liverpool for the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.
Villa proceeded to the quarterfinals after beating English Premiership side, Wolves 2-1 whilst Liverpool won against Arsenal last night in penalty shoot outs after a ten-goal thriller draw.
The teams are yet to play each other in the EPL this season. Liverpool is on top of the log whilst the newly promoted Villa is following at a distant 15th.
The clash is scheduled for the middle of December but is likely to be played in January since Liverpool will be participating in the Club World Championship in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa fans believe their team will overcome Liverpool considering that Liverpool will have a lot at its table including the Uefa Champions League, EPL and other cups.
Usually, the break makes most teams struggle or lose form in January and Villa is also banking on that.
Farai Dziva|Controversial Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity Broadcasting Services, Energy Mutodi has warned that striking doctors risk being blacklisted.
Mutodi also warned that once they have been blacklisted they will not be employed anywhere in the world.
“Striking doctors can be rest assured that once dismissed there will be no re-hiring. No one is above the law no-matter the profession and if the court says go back to work you must comply. Gvt will also blacklist the money mongering doctors so they are not employable elsewhere,” Mutodi wrote on Twitter.
An 80-year-old Magunje grandpa has allegedly killed his 60-year-old wife over infidelity.
The incident was reported by police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who revealed that the case was one of numerous murder cases related to love.
He said:
In Magunje, a male adult aged 80 killed his wife, 60, with an axe, accusing her of having an extramarital affair. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen by relatives on October 26, 2019, at around 0600hours.
Nyathi urged members of the public to engage third parties to resolve issues amicably. He also warned that the law shall take its course in the event that one takes the law into their hands.Daily News
Farai Dziva|MDC Women’s Assembly vice chairperson Mrs Mugidho donated an assortment of goods to Ngomahuru Government Hospital for the mentally challenged.
“MDC Women’s Assembly vice chair and MP Hon Mugidho visited Ngomahuru Hospital for the mentally challenged people. She donated an assortment of goods and she addressed critical aspects in the struggle against economic challenges,” the MDC said in a statement.
Mrs Mugidho hands over goods to Ngomahuru Hospital officials
Farai Dziva|Auxillia Mnangagwa literally caused the firing of Herald editor Tichaona Zindonga, it has emerged.
According to Jonathan Moyo Auxillia accused the journalist of being a sellout as he sought her protection.
See Moyo’s presentation below :
Word from @HeraldZimbabwe is that many at @Zimpapers are celebrating the fall of a dwarf in giant robes. When @TichZindoga was summoned by the Wing Commander, the Zimpapers board chair, he was told that he had been fired because he was incompetent, inexperienced and a sellout!
After telling @TichZindoga that he had been fired, Wing Commander Tommy Sithole ordered him to “take 15 minutes to clear your office. Take what is yours & never comeback. You failed to do your job”. Shaken, Zindoga started crying; begging to be retained as deputy editor!
When the Wing Commander told him that he could not be retained as deputy editor, @TichZindoga begged to be demoted to his earlier position of political editor. An irritated Sithole then barked at him: “Chief you are not listening to me. You are not wanted here. Just go!”
Earlier, Sithole had assigned his 1980s @Zimpapers editorial colleague, Davison Maruziva, to assess @TichZindoga as #Herald editor. Maruziva’s report was a big NO. He found that Zindoga had no capacity and that he referred everything to @nickmangwana, who also has no capacity!
After Sithole told @TichZindoga to go and clear his office where his dismissal letter would be sent in 15 minutes, the sun fell down on him. He phoned @nickmangwana who said he was in Egypt and could not help. Nick later texted some officials calling Zindoga “stupid and reckless”!
When he did not get any joy from @nickmangwana, a devastated @TichZindoga phoned information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, asking her to intercede for him. Monica expressed indignant surprise: “Uchiripo ikoko? Awusi kudiwa. Kana vakuru varamba. Chienda. Chibva ipapo iwe”
As a backdrop, @TichZindoga had read the writing on the wall and saw the trouble coming. He sought help from Auxillia Mnangagwa who hit the roof and said “urimutengesi iwe”. Shocked, Zindoga went to Isaac Moyo, CIO Director General, to ask for “protection”. It was a long shot!
Farai Dziva|Professor Jonathan Moyo has indicated that Herald editor Tichaona Zindonga was fired for “being a sellout.”
According to Moyo Auxillia accused the journalist of being a sellout as he sought her protection.
See Moyo’s presentation below :
Word from @HeraldZimbabwe is that many at @Zimpapers are celebrating the fall of a dwarf in giant robes. When @TichZindoga was summoned by the Wing Commander, the Zimpapers board chair, he was told that he had been fired because he was incompetent, inexperienced and a sellout!
After telling @TichZindoga that he had been fired, Wing Commander Tommy Sithole ordered him to “take 15 minutes to clear your office. Take what is yours & never comeback. You failed to do your job”. Shaken, Zindoga started crying; begging to be retained as deputy editor!
When the Wing Commander told him that he could not be retained as deputy editor, @TichZindoga begged to be demoted to his earlier position of political editor. An irritated Sithole then barked at him: “Chief you are not listening to me. You are not wanted here. Just go!”
Earlier, Sithole had assigned his 1980s @Zimpapers editorial colleague, Davison Maruziva, to assess @TichZindoga as #Herald editor. Maruziva’s report was a big NO. He found that Zindoga had no capacity and that he referred everything to @nickmangwana, who also has no capacity!
After Sithole told @TichZindoga to go and clear his office where his dismissal letter would be sent in 15 minutes, the sun fell down on him. He phoned @nickmangwana who said he was in Egypt and could not help. Nick later texted some officials calling Zindoga “stupid and reckless”!
When he did not get any joy from @nickmangwana, a devastated @TichZindoga phoned information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, asking her to intercede for him. Monica expressed indignant surprise: “Uchiripo ikoko? Awusi kudiwa. Kana vakuru varamba. Chienda. Chibva ipapo iwe”
As a backdrop, @TichZindoga had read the writing on the wall and saw the trouble coming. He sought help from Auxillia Mnangagwa who hit the roof and said “urimutengesi iwe”. Shocked, Zindoga went to Isaac Moyo, CIO Director General, to ask for “protection”. It was a long shot!
Farai Dziva|LEAD president Linda Masarira has sensationally claimed her husband Gilbert Kaingidza ran away from the police after attempting to kill her.
“I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from @PoliceZimbabwe on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border.
My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods
People really overrate
@ZANUPF_Official anyone who believes spy cum fugitive on the run for trying to kill me that I am a Zanu PF agent is equally a psychopath like him,” she tweeted.
Farai Dziva|LEAD president Linda Masarira has sensationally claimed her husband Gilbert Kaingidza ran away from the police after attempting to kill her.
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“I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from @PoliceZimbabwe on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border.
My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods
People really overrate @ZANUPF_Official anyone who believes spy cum fugitive on the run for trying to kill me that I am a Zanu PF agent is equally a psychopath like him,” she tweeted.
By Patrick Guramatunhu- It is time that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and finance Mthuli Ncube wake up to reality. Both Leaders do not have a strategic and plausible solution to the economic problems prevailing in Zimbabwe. The reality is that Zimbabwe’s economic problems are even worsening. The more they make promises the more Zimbabwean economy sinks.” wrote Simbarashe J Jingo, MDC UK/ROHR Member
What you are saying is true and, the truth be told, we have known this for the last 20 years, at least. By the late 1990s many Zimbabweans not only accepted that Mugabe and his Zanu PF thugs were corrupt and incompetent but also accepted the political reality that the nation would need to implement democratic changes to stop Zanu PF rigging elections and staying in power against the people’s democratic will.
For the last 20 years Zimbabweans have risked life and limb to elect the late Morgan Tsvangirai and now Nelson Chamisa and his MDC friends into power on the understanding the party will deliver the democratic changes the nation was dying for. Sadly, MDC has failed to deliver even one democratic change even when the party had the golden opportunity to do so during the 2008 to 2013 GNU. Not even one reform!
It is futile for anyone to still be harping on and on about Zanu PF leaders being corrupt and incompetent; a reality the nation has known for the last 20 years, at least. What people should be asking is: why has the nation failed to get even one reform implemented. Why is Zanu PF still able to rig elections willy-nilly?
The short answer: we have a breathtakingly corrupt and incompetent opposition, especially the main opposition party, MDC!
During the 2008 to 2013 GNU, Mugabe bribed Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC friends with ministerial limos, the generous salaries and allowances, a US$ 4 million mansion for Tsvangirai, etc., etc. Once the MDC leaders had their snouts in the feeding trough, they completely forgot about implementing reforms! Mugabe set the honey trap and MDC leaders dived in head first and from a great height. They knocked themselves senseless and have never recovered.
Having a corrupt and incompetent opposition is now Zimbabwe’s worst curse, second only to the curse having a corrupt, incompetent, vote rigging and tyrannical ruling party, Zanu PF!
It took many Zimbabwe 20 years or so to accept the political reality that Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF cronies were corrupt, incompetent, vote rigging and murderous thugs. Even with a mountain of evidence of the economic decline and, worst of all, the over 20 000 massacred during the 1983 to 1987 Gukurahundi madness; some people still refused to accept Zanu PF leaders were corrupt and murderous thugs.
The nation had embraced Mugabe and company as the nation’s liberation heroes per excellence and it was a very bitter pill to swallow to accept these heroes as murderous tyrants. But even after 20 years of denying the truth, the people did finally accept the bitter reality – Mugabe and his Zanu PF cronies were corrupt, incompetent, vote rigging and murderous thugs.
Zimbabwe is still stuck with the corrupt, incompetent and tyrannical Zanu PF thugs because MDC leaders have failed to implement even one meaningful democratic reform these last 20 years. Worse still, by participating in these flawed and illegal elections MDC is giving the illegitimate Zanu PF regime the modicum of political credibility – MDC leaders knows this too.
“The worst aspect for me about the failure to agree a coalition was that both MDCs couldn’t now do the obvious – withdraw from the (2013) elections,” admitted Senator David Coltart, MDC cabinet minister in the GNU.
“The electoral process was so flawed, so illegal, that the only logical step was to withdraw, which would compel SADC to hold Zanu PF to account. But such was the distrust between the MDC-T and MDC-N that neither could withdraw for fear that the other would remain in the elections, winning seats and giving the process credibility.”
“Zimbabwe is a country without a strategic leader. A leader who cannot impose authority on failing government departments. A leader who cannot curb corruption. The time of blaming everything on sanctions is over,” concluded Jingo.
Actually the time for harping on about Zanu PF being corrupt and incompetent is over, we established that 20 years ago. The real question now is why has MDC failed to implement the necessary reforms to stop Zanu PF rigging elections, 20 years after the nation risked all to elect them into power?
Farai Dziva|RBZ officials have been accused of working in cahoots with unscrupulous Ecocash agents- in cash hoarding syndicates.
This was said by MDC official Antony Taruvinga.
“Bond notes and coins, which are not available in banks, are being sold at a premium of as high as 50% through Ecocash on the streets around the country.
The RBZ is the source of all the cash problems. We are learning that instead of providing cash to the banks, they divert it to their agents on the streets including Ecocash agents, to sell the cash for abnormal profits.
Everyday is a profit day for these cartels. The people are at pains. This government is so corrupt, and ED and Mthuli have become bystanders and spectators in the game. They have lost control. The cartels are becoming richer by day,” argued Taruvinga.
Farai Dziva|RBZ officials have been accused of working in cahoots with unscrupulous Ecocash agents- in cash hoarding syndicates.
This was said by MDC official Antony Taruvinga.
“Bond notes and coins, which are not available in banks, are being sold at a premium of as high as 50% through Ecocash on the streets around the country.
The RBZ is the source of all the cash problems. We are learning that instead of providing cash to the banks, they divert it to their agents on the streets including Ecocash agents, to sell the cash for abnormal profits.
Everyday is a profit day for these cartels. The people are at pains. This government is so corrupt, and ED and Mthuli have become bystanders and spectators in the game. They have lost control. The cartels are becoming richer by day,” argued Taruvinga.
By A Correspondent- An 80-year-old Magunje grandpa has allegedly killed his 60-year-old wife over infidelity.
The incident was reported by police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi who revealed that the case was one of numerous murder cases related to love.
He said:
In Magunje, a male adult aged 80 killed his wife, 60, with an axe, accusing her of having an extramarital affair. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen by relatives on October 26, 2019, at around 0600hours.
Nyathi urged members of the public to engage third parties to resolve issues amicably. He also warned that the law shall take its course in the event that one takes the law into their hands.
By A Correspondent- Fifteen Form Six pupils at Gebhuza Secondary School in Hwange have been arrested after they shared an alleged leaked Economics Paper 3 question paper on social media.
The paper which was written on Monday started circulating on WhatsApp at midnight on Sunday.
The 15 were charged with revealing the contents of an examination material prior to the exam, unlawful access to examination material and engaging in fraud or dishonest conduct with regards to the exam.
The pupils were released so they could continue writing their exams while investigations continue.
Acting Matabeleland North police spokesperson sergeant Namatirai Mashona confirmed the incident and said.
On 28 October at midnight, one pupil received a message on WhatsApp platform with the first page of Economics Paper 3 exam with 8 questions out of the 12 that make up the paper which was to be written at 9AM.
“The student forwarded the message with the questions to two other pupils who went to school just before 8AM where they shared with other pupils. While they were still sharing the economics teacher approached them and checked the questions. He advised them not to rely on WhatsApp messages,” said Sgt Mashona.
The teacher then raised alarm after realizing the questions the students had been working on were the same as those on the question paper.
The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of the pupils.
By A Correspondent- Gweru police are investigating a 35 –year-old teacher at Guinea Fowl High School for allegedly having a se_xual relationship with a 17 -year –old boy in her class.
Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Joel Goko confirmed the case but stated that a formal complaint hasn’t been lodged yet.
“Police acting on a tip off concerning alleged abuse of a 17-year-old boy by his 35-year-old teacher went to Guinea Fowl High School on Tuesday and interviewed the headmaster, the school development committee representatives and the teacher in question,” said Insp Goko.
The female teacher, Insp Goko said, dismissed the allegations when interviewed.
“During investigations, it came to light that the female teacher and the pupil share the same house. At school she teaches him (subject mentioned) and after that they are in the same house. Investigations also revealed that there is a third teacher who stays in that house,” he said.
“So the headmaster told the police that the school was investigating the matter. The female teacher refuted the allegations saying they were unfounded. She said she knows the pupil because she teaches him and after work or classes they share the same house.”
Insp Goko said the pupil could not be interviewed by the police because he is sitting for his final Ordinary Level examinations.
By Grace Kwinjeh | We can’t solve the multifaceted problems in Zimbabwe by forming more political parties. No!
The late professor Masipula Sithole, may his soul rest in peace, is on record lamenting the unhealthy habit of forming more opposition political parties, on top of existing ones, stating in an allegory, the hilarity of sending two Zimbabweans to the moon, with real chances that they will end up with three political parties.
A leadership deficit, or disagreements in the opposition will not be solved by forming more opposition political parties, notwithstanding that, whoever enters the political scene will still have to contend with the same challenges, to do with Zanu PF’s corruption and stranglehold over power, thus, adding no real strategic value in our quest for freedom.
A fresh opposition face is not what Zimbabwe needs. Since 1980 we have had too many fresh faces, that have at times, inadvertently, worked in adding more drama and confusion to the democratic movement, giving Zanu PF a lifeline, at its weakest moments.
We all remember Dr Simba Makoni, how his presidential ambition robbed Dr Morgan Tsvangirai of victory in the 2008 elections, giving Zanu PF much needed reprieve and how we have never quite recovered from that political blunder.
Zimbabwe has not recovered from that error of judgement on Dr Makoni’s part after he garnered 8% of the votes cast, while Tsvangirai had 47% and incumbent the late President Robert Mugabe had 43% in a run-off.
A move so retrogressive given that Tsvangirai had won in the first round of elections, but had not garnered enough votes to be declared outright winner. So it was back to square one, true to form Zanu PF unleashed the most brutal wave of violence in the rural areas, Zimbabweans got butchered mercilessly, scores killed, with reports of rape and massive displacements.
That is how ridiculous the situation becomes, weighed against the harsh reality of the suffering we are all collectively enduring, in Zimbabwe or exiled, it makes one’s heart bleed, that anyone out there is even contemplating a repeat of such a scenario, which will cause us to be in the opposition in perpetuity.
What Zimbabwe needs right now are not more political parties, but a united front, energised democratic movement to take back the momentum, mobilised around real bread and butter issues, that citizens are concerned about. Citizens are concerned about the collapsed health delivery system, which has become a death trap, as heart wrenching testimonies are daily shared.
The pain and suffering is too much, for us to keep scoring own goals.
Consequently, what Zimbabwe needs right now, are not more power hungry megalomaniacs, with no solutions on how to push the ruling Zanu PF party to adopt the necessary political and economic reforms that will make life more bearable. Ideas that will push the ruling party to the table, for the negotiation of a transitional framework that will lead to free and fair elections.
Issues to do with the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s legitimacy, are not going to be solved by forming more parties, as a matter of fact, that would work perfectly to his favour, a divided opposition always does.
What Zimbabwe needs right now, is a leadership that is willing and able to rise above the current political differences and difficulties, and deliver us out of the political and economic quagmire.
Political contestation in the country is a messy affair, both in the opposition and the ruling party, there are no winners or losers – just shayisano, kudira jecha.
The first challenge for a collective, united opposition is to take back the momentum lost in the past weeks.
Weeks of being diverted and pulled into Zanu PF’s anti-sanctions fight, of which we found ourselves trapped in a diplomatic spat, that days later has not resulted in the opening of democratic space.
Over the weekend the USA added Security Minister, Owen Ncube to the targeted sanctions list, for gross violations of human rights. While, some can argue this was symbolic and sends a warning to Zanu PF against future human rights abuses, the body language from the ruling party remains arrogant, defiant and intransigent. This is again another point of reflection, which I shall go into at another time.
Just as the executive order announcing the new sanction was being announced, actually before the ink had even dried on it, artist Platinum Prince was abducted by unknown men, tortured then released, apparently for his song, ‘Ndoyacho here President.’
More political parties will add no value to our quest for freedom, unity and working strategies are what we need.
By A Correspondent- Recently held Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) public hearings on access to documentation has divulged that some medical institutions were withholding birth confirmation records for non-payment of medical bills and other absurd reasons, a move that is contrary to government policy.
A rape victim told the commission that she was not issued with her child’s birth records with the medical institution arguing that she was underage. She testified:
A rape victim who testified before the commission said she was abused by her uncle while she was 13 years old and conceived a child.
My relatives did not believe me, but de- fended my uncle. They did not even report the matter to the police.
When I gave birth at Matibe Hospital in Mberengwa, nurses refused to issue me with a birth confirmation record, saying I was underage.
I was told to first report the case to the police before they could issue me with a birth certifi- cate for the child.
ZHRC chairperson, Elasto Mugwadi said that withholding birth records over non-payment was against government policy and a violation of children’s rights since it is the parent who would have entered into the contract with the institution, not the child.
By A Correspondent- A fierce war of words which almost degenerated into an exchange of blows erupted between an angry city married woman and her husband’s side chick at the Mutare Magistrates’ Civil court on Wednesday this week following the granting of a protection order in favour of the small house.
Memory Muringi teamed up with friends and cornered her husband’s lover, who was only identified as P Mudzimwa, soon after coming out of court where the latter had been granted a protection order against Muringi.
“We will teach you a lesson today, so that you will know when not to mess up with other people’s husbands,” shouted one of the women that surrounded Mudzimwa as they left the court premises.
Mudzimwa had dragged Muringi to court claiming that she was in the habit of calling her and insulting her over the phone, accusing her of having an affair with her husband, whom she claimed, had stopped dating a long time ago.
“Indeed Your Worship, I was in love with her husband but that was before I knew that he was married. I dumped him when I found out but now Muringi just won’t stop. She calls me daily, threatening to deal with me. She accuses me of destroying her marriage and calls non-stop, I have had enough of her calling me a whore,” said Mudzimwa.
Muringi however, had no kind words for Mudzimwa whom she called a husband snatcher and marriage wrecker. She justified her actions by claiming that she was only protecting her marriage by calling Mudzimwa and telling her to back off.
“She is a blatant liar, she is still in a relationship with my husband even though he no longer wants her. She pesters him over the phone day and night and he has had enough of her too. Just recently, she texted him at 11pm. The message read ‘You are taking too long to reply, I’m sleeping now, let’s chat tomorrow.’ “She should stop communicating with my husband,” said Muringi.
Upon the granting of the protection order, the furious and angry Muringi had asked the presiding magistrate, Miss Prisca Tendai Manhibi, “Your Worship, so the law protects her even if she is having extra marital relations with my husband only because we do not have a civil marriage? It seems so unfair!”
Miss Manhibi ordered Muringi to confront her husband and stop breaching Mudzimwa’s peace by calling her.
“The text message you read to us clearly shows that your husband and this woman were communicating earlier but you fail to see that, and want to shift all the blame to her. Confront your husband, he is the enemy in this matter,” said Miss Manhibi.
The magistrate also explained to Muringi that since she and her husband did not have a civil marriage, she could not do anything to stop her husband from communicating with other women or take a second wife.
By A Correspondent- Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is facing a charge of bribery after his company, Intratrek, transferred $10 000 to former Zimbabwe Power Company board chairperson Stanley Kazhanje’s personal bank account to try to influence the outcome of a tender process, is set to stand trial on November 18, 2019.
Chivayo and Kazhanje appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Francis Mapfumo, who remanded them to November 18 for trial.
Allegations are that in September 2013, ZPC invited bids for the construction of the Gwanda solar project and Chivayo, through Intratrek Zimbabwe, expressed interest. In October 2015, the ZPC board held a meeting with Kazhanje as board chairperson.
During the meeting, Kazhanje allegedly directed that the ZPC management should award the tender to Intratrek.
It is averred that in the same month, the contract was signed between ZPC management and Intratrek without the latter providing a bank guarantee.
Chivayo then reportedly transferred $10 000 bribe money from an Intratrek bank account to Kazhanje’s account.
The prosecution alleged that Kazhanje received the money knowing fully well that it was bribe money to influence the ZPC board into picking Intratrek for the project.
By A Correspondent- A Form 2 pupil at Maranatha High School in Bulawayo’s Nketa suburb was found hanging at his home in Nketa 7 in a suspected case of suicide.
Nqobile Lusinga (15) allegedly hanged himself from the roof trusses of his bedroom after his teachers quizzed him about money and a cellphone that he had in his possession.
According to sources Nqobile stole US$100 from his aunt whom he stays with and used it to buy a phone.
Nqobile allegedly confessed that he had stolen money from his aunt when he was cornered.
“On October 29, the deceased’s aunt phoned the deceased’s mother after he was found in possession of money and a cell phone. The deceased’s mother went to school for verification and found out that her son had stolen cash amounting to US$100 and used it to buy a new phone,” she said.
“Deceased’s mother ordered the now deceased to go home and bring the change he was left with and he never returned to school.”
When his parents who live in Cowdray Park followed him home they found him hanging in his bedroom with an electric cable around his neck.
By A Correspondent- Three people died on the spot, while two others were seriously injured when a pirate taxi they were travelling in overturned several times along Khami Road near Delta Beverages in Bulawayo early Sunday morning.
“The Toyota Wish vehicle was carrying five passengers moving at high speed along Khami Road. The driver, who was identified as Prince Ncube, lost control of the car at a curve and the vehicle overturned several times before landing on its side,” Simango said.
The deceased were identified as Prince Ncube (the driver), Mthulisi Dumani and Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu from Mpopoma suburb in Bulawayo.
“The other two people, Remington Ndlovu and Thabani (surname not given) sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH),” Simango said.
By A Correspondent- LEAD President Linda Masarira has responded to her husband Gilbert Kaingidza’s allegations instead accusing him of attempting to kill her.
Masarira, whose husband told ZimEye that he fled to South Africa and feared for his life after Linda confiscated his documents including his passport and drivers’ licence revealed that his wife was a Zanu Pf spy who was on government payroll.
However, Masarira dismissed the allegations and said Kaingidza had fled to South Africa simply because he was a fugitive wanted by the police for domestic violence.
She said:
” I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from the Police on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border. My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods …without fear or favour.
@Gatsheni2019 took advantage of my silence on his abusive nature to conclude his assignment on destroying my image and person which he confessed early in October and audios are available. Politics is a dirty game and yes this is a time for me to be muddy*ed*
It has never been easy for women to be original and have a successful political career. Look at what happened to Margaret Dongo, once again the second woman after Margaret to have the courage to stand alone and fight for socioeconomic justice is going through the same damnation, slander and assassination of character.
In turmoil and tenacity, I thrive. I will not stop fighting for a better Zimbabwe which will ensure sustainable human development and economic growth. Enjoy the fun-day that has been created for you those who feed on propaganda.
Responding to Maynard Manyowa who had commented on her thread, Masarira said:
I have the right to respond Maynard. Mazvirokwazvo marriage hapachina ndakanyengerwa ndikanyenfereka and hazvinyadzise kubuda pachena kuti for the first time in my life ndakaitiswa. It’s not something to be ashamed of. I am not ashamed of my life’s experiences at all.
Watch the video below for Masarira’s husband, Gilbert Kaingidza’s allegations against Linda where he claimed she is a Zanu Pf spy who is funded by Mnangagwa.
By A Correspondent- The MDC led by Nelson Chamisa will resist President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “selfish” move to amend some constitutional provisions.
An MDC Senator and former Constitution Select Committee of Parliament (Copac) co-chair and now deputy secretary for international relations, Douglas Mwonzora, said:
The resolution by the Zimbabwean Cabinet to initiate key amendments to the Constitution represents a long march backwards.
The current Constitution represents an incremental gain in Zimbabwe’s democratisation agenda. We have to resist these selfish amendments.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced recently that cabinet had resolved to remove the running mate clause saying it created two centres of power in the Executive and was a borrowed concept from America after all.
Under the running mate clause, a presidential candidate chooses a Vice-President before elections and in the event that the President fails to complete his term for any reason that Vice-President automatically becomes President.
By A Correspondent- Word from The Herald is that many at Zimpapers are celebrating the fall of a dwarf in giant robes.
When Tichaona Zindoga was summoned by the Wing Commander, the Zimpapers board chair, he was told that he had been fired because he was incompetent, inexperienced and a sellout!
After telling Zindoga that he had been fired, Wing Commander Tommy Sithole ordered him to “take 15 minutes to clear your office. Take what is yours and never come back. You failed to do your job”. Shaken, Zindoga started crying; begging to be retained as deputy editor!
When the Wing Commander told him that he could not be retained as deputy editor, Zindoga begged to be demoted to his earlier position of political editor. An irritated Sithole then barked at him: “Chief you are not listening to me. You are not wanted here. Just go!”
Earlier, Sithole had assigned his 1980s Zimpapers editorial colleague, Davison Maruziva, to assess Zindoga as Herald editor. Maruziva’s report was a big NO. He found that Zindoga had no capacity and that he referred everything to Nick Mangwana, who also has no capacity!
After Sithole told Zindoga to go and clear his office where his dismissal letter would be sent in 15 minutes, the sun fell down on him. He phoned Mangwana who said he was in Egypt and could not help. Nick later texted some officials calling Zindoga “stupid and reckless”!
When he did not get any joy from Mangwana, a devastated Zindoga phoned information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, asking her to intercede for him. Monica expressed indignant surprise: “Uchiripo ikoko? Awusi kudiwa. Kana vakuru varamba. Chienda. Chibva ipapo iwe”!
As a backdrop, Zindoga had read the writing on the wall and saw the trouble coming. He sought help from Auxillia Mnangagwa who hit the roof and said “urimutengesi iwe“. Shocked, Zindoga went to Isaac Moyo, CIO Director-General, to ask for “protection”. It was a long shot!
Ironically, while The Herald is burning, having had four editors within 12 months, Trevor Ncube’s newly promoted editors find the burning Herald House attractive. Recently Wisdom Mudzungairi sought to be Herald editor, while Faith Zaba sought to be Sunday Mail editor!
There is nothing more annoying than being added to a random WhatsApp group. Well, according to WhatsApp, their new updates will ensure that you have an option to accept a group invite.
Recently, WhatsApp announced changes to their group info settings.
In a post, WhatsApp said the introduction of a new privacy setting and invite system to help you decide who can add you to groups.
To enable it, go to Settings in your app, then tap Account > Privacy > Groups and select one of three options: “Nobody”, “My Contacts”, or “Everyone”. “Nobody” means you’ll have to approve joining every group to which you’re invited, and “My Contacts” means only users you have in your address book can add you to groups.
In a blog post on their website, WhatsApp said if a person adds to you a group, a private invite will be sent through an individual chat, giving you the choice of joining the group. You’ll have three days to accept the invite before it expires.
“With these new features, users will have more control over the group messages they receive. These new privacy settings will begin rolling out to some users starting today and will be available worldwide in the coming weeks to those using the latest version of WhatsApp,” the post said.
More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp was founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton
NewsDay|Former Lands minister Douglas Mombeshora and his wife Millicent have lost their bid to claim co-ownership of a Borrowdale property which was bought by a Harare businessman, through a public auction conducted by the Sheriff of the High Court.
The couple was also slapped with costs of suit on a higher scale.
High Court judge Justice Owen Tagu recently ruled in favour of Tendai Jemwa, who had taken Mombeshora and his wife to court seeking a dismissal of the couple’s application in which they were seeking to be declared co-owners of stand number 80 Quinnington Drive, Borrowdale, Harare.
According to court papers, Jemwa’s application arose after the Mombeshoras approached the court in June this year, seeking an order declaring them co-owners after he locked them out of the disputed property.
However, after the Mombeshoras failed to pursue the matter, Jemwa approached the High Court and sought an order declaring that the former minister and his wife had failed to prosecute their application.
“Whereupon after reading documents filed of record it is ordered that; the court application under case number HC4685/2019 be and is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution. The first and second respondents to pay costs on legal practitioner client scale,” Justice Tagu ruled.
According to Jemwa, the property in question is known as Stand number 110 Quinnington Township of Subdivision K of Borrowdale Estate, commonly referred to as number 80 Quinnington Drive, Borrowdale, Harare.
In his affidavit, Mombeshora had earlier claimed that Jemwa was denying the couple permission to enter, use and enjoy the property despite him (Jemwa) being a 50% shareholder of the property in question which he bought through a public auction conducted by the sheriff. However, after filing the court papers, the Mombeshoras never pursued the matter, prompting Jemwa to approach the court seeking a dismissal of the bid.
“I (Jemwa) filed a notice of opposition together with opposing affidavits on June 19, 2019 as will morefully appear herein as annexure B, the respondents (the Mombeshoras) went on to file an answering affidavit on July 3, 2019 as will morefully appear herein as annexure C,” Jemwa said in his affidavit.
The businessman further said ever since they filed their answering affidavit, the Mombeshoras had not bothered to file heads of argument or set the matter down for hearing as a sign of their intention to have the matter finalised.
“The respondents have clearly failed to pursue their application to date as they are obliged to at law thus to ensure the finalisation of this matter, I hereby apply for dismissal of the respondents’ court application for a declaratory order under HC4685/19 for want of prosecution,” Jemwa submitted.
Treasury Officials before the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chaired by MDC vice president Tendai Biti has given three Finance ministry officials an ultimatum to appear before it on Friday, November 15 or face arrest for contempt of Parliament.
The three officials are the ministry’s director of budgets Zvinechimwe Churu, director of capital expenditure Fidelis Ngorora and the accountant-general. Speaking to reporters on Monday after the officials’ latest snub, Biti said:
We regret and are saddened to note that they have defaulted on our request for them to attend this meeting. We are also saddened by the continuous disrespect of Parliament so we are giving the ministry of Finance one last chance before we direct the clerk of Parliament to issue a warrant of arrest in terms of the Parliamentary Privileges Act.
Biti revealed that the officials failed to turn up in the first instance saying that they had been attending a workshop and on the second occasion they said they were not aware that they were supposed to appear before Parliament.
PAC expects the officials to explain the contents of the documents in connection with how over $3 billion received from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) by the ministry was used without Parliament’s approval.
Umbrella for Democratic Change leader says many of his group’s supporters, including his wife, were turned away at the ballot box due to errors made by the IEC
Duma Boko.
Botswana’s main opposition leader says October’s national election, which the ruling party won by an unexpectedly large margin, was rigged, and that he intends challenging it in court to head off potential public protests.
Duma Boko, leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change opposition alliance, questioned the integrity of the voters’ roll. He said many of his group’s supporters, including his own wife, were turned away at the ballot box due to errors made by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The number of voters was also inflated, he said.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party extended its 53-year grip on power by winning 38 out of 57 constituencies in the October 23 vote. The party, which has been in power since Botswana won independence from the UK in 1966, rebounded from its worst-ever electoral performance in 2014. That was despite infighting within its ranks and a host of social ills ranging from inequality to a high rate of HIV-prevalence. The UDC won 15 seats, compared with 17 seats in 2014.
“We have to put our faith in the courts,” Boko said in an interview at Bloomberg’s Johannesburg office on Tuesday, adding that he’s concerned about the potential reaction of his supporters. “If people lose faith in the electoral process, then what steps will they take to change government?”
Boko said there was a 33% discrepancy between the number of people the IEC said were on the roll in March and the actual total when counted. About 75,000 people, or 8% of the electorate, didn’t have their gender recorded on the roll, disqualifying them from voting, he said.
“We accept a certain amount of human error when carrying out a manual process, but the extent of this error can only be attributed to deliberate tampering,” he said. “Is there any other explanation?”
The election was endorsed by observers from the African Union and the Southern African Development Community.
“Mr Boko is a politician and obviously he would make political statements, but international observers have declared that the elections were free and fair,” said Andrew Sesinyi, a government spokesperson. “In the country there is general consensus that they were free and fair.”
Some analysts said Masisi re-energised the BDP’s support base and benefited from splits in the opposition vote.
Boko also said the low turnout in former opposition strongholds in the capital, Gaborone, compared with the 83.8% turnout nationally, was suspicious. The opposition lost seats it has usually won in the past, including his own.
He has 30 days from the date of the election to file legal objections and hasn’t yet decided whether to challenge outcomes in individual constituencies or the entire result. While there have been legal challenges to constituencies in previous polls, national results have never been questioned in court.
“The laws of Botswana allow him or any person to challenge the outcome of an election result,” said Osupile Maroba, a spokesperson for the IEC. The commission is aware of Boko’s concerns, he said.
While Botswana’s economy is expanding, with growth expected to average 4.2% until 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund, its key diamond industry has limited employment opportunities and its tourism industry is under threat from a controversy over elephant hunting.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government is cutting ties with the controversial South African businessman, Zunaid Moti amid reports he is on a mission to destabilise the Sadc region and topple constitutionally elected governments through funding opposition parties, including the MDC, Zimbabwe Morning Post can exclusively reveal.
This publication has it on good authority that Moti sent an emissary to court the MDC leadership, especially president Nelson Chamisa and vice-president Tendai Biti with offers to fund them.
Mnangagwa and Chiwenga with the Moti family.
This was done before the Botswana elections.
Zim Morning Post is in possession of a leaked conversation between Moti and Botswana opposition leader Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), wherein he instructs him to fly to South Africa in the company of Biti and Chamisa.
In the conversation, Moti asks Boko to invite Biti and Chamisa to his house for a meeting.
“How is Biti? Ask Tendai and Chamisa to come to see me with you. I need to talk problems in Zimbabwe where I lost a lot of money with the government (sic).
“I need to talk to them and see if we can take Zimbabwe over after we take over Botswana.
“The government did me wrong. I helped them with a lot of money and I lost $300 million,” Moti said.
Boko confirmed to Moti that he spoke to Chamisa about the matter in March.
Despite being funded by Moti, Boko’s UDC party went on to lose two seats this year. In the 2014 national elections, the party put a surprise performance when it garnered 17 seats in Parliament, with this now reduced to 15 seats
Moti’s bitterness with Mnangagwa’s government stems from allegations that he smuggled out chrome from African Chrome Fields mine in Kwekwe.
He had a joint venture with Petroleum mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
Moti’s operations in Zimbabwe have been under scrutiny, with reports that Moti is a personal friend of ailing vice-president Constantino Chiwenga.
Chiwenga is currently in China on medication and is not able to fight in Moti’s corner, said our source.
His relationship with Mnangagwa is said to have soured after he refused to offer him his private jet in 2017 when his life was in danger following his sacking as vice-president by the late former President Robert Mugabe.
“Mnangagwa and Moti enjoyed a good relationship because when Moti came into Zimbabwe with the view of investing in Midlands, he was assisted by ED.
“So in times of need, Moti turned his back on him because he feared Mugabe’s wrath,” explained our source.
Moti is on record showering praises on Mnangagwa for helping him when he started investing in the country.
“We went into Zimbabwe when Mr Mnangagwa was still in charge of the province. And we went in there looking for investment in the darkest hour. And that’s when we met Emmerson (Mnangagwa), His Excellency, and he really had a very inviting approach to us,” he was quoted as saying.
He added:
“There was not a lot of red-tape involved with investing in Zimbabwe at that stage because nobody really wanted to invest…We started to understand Zimbabwe as a Mnangagwa investment, because he was there guiding us in the investment and policies.”
In his quest to get opposition parties into power, Moti sponsored Botswana’s UDC which, however, went on to lose at the recent polls.
In the conversation with Boko, Moti offered at least 5 000 t-shirts to UDC for their campaign and requested a meeting with Boko in South Africa.
“I am sending you 5000 t-Shirts for the launch. Those mother fxxkers (sic) should know that you are the President. I want you to come here.. you do not need to spend more than three hours here,” he said.
Another source said Moti wants to assume a kingmaker role in Southern Africa using his wealth to destabilise the region and expand his business empire.
“He (Moti) wants to be the kingmaker in Southern Africa. That is why he is trying to work with opposition parties in the region. He is currently trying to arrange a meeting with the MDC leadership through the assistance of Boko,” said a source close to him.
The South African PSL title race has reached the official table of discussion in the South African government
Kaizer Chiefs beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 on the weekend, establishing Amakhosi’s place at the top of the PSL table.
The result was so overwhelming, parliament provided a full review of the match. One can enjoy this hilarious moment, thanks to a video posted on Twitter by broadcaster Robert Marawa.
The Chiefs victory was so elaborately celebrated, it had to be pointed out by an opposing view that Sundowns are the reigning champions and superior to them.
From the video footage, we can clearly see there are some Orlando Pirates supporters in parliament too, as we are also reminded of the Soweto Derby coming up this week.
In conclusion, parliament members were warned not to divide the government with their team preferences.
Expelled Herald Deputy Editor Tichaona Zindoga sought the protection of the First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa and the Central intelligence Oganisation Boss Isaac Moyo after being fired by the Zimpapers Board chairperson Tommy Sithole.
This was revealed by Professor Jonathan Moyo who tweeted a thread detailing how Zindoga was fired after being lebelled a sellout and a stupid person by various government officials.
When Zindoga was appointed, there was an outcry from some quarters in Munhumutapa building who said he was an MDC sympathiser and would not toe the line.
Read the thread below:
Word from Herald Zimbabwe is that many at Zimpapers are celebrating the fall of a dwarf in giant robes. When Tich Zindoga was summoned by the Wing Commander, the Zimpapers board chair, he was told that he had been fired because he was incompetent, inexperienced and a sellout!
After telling Tich Zindoga that he had been fired, Wing Commander Tommy Sithole ordered him to “take 15 minutes to clear your office. Take what is yours and never comeback. You failed to do your job”. Shaken, Zindoga started crying; begging to be retained as deputy editor!
When the Wing Commander told him that he could not be retained as deputy editor, Tich Zindoga begged to be demoted to his earlier position of political editor. An irritated Sithole then barked at him: “Chief you are not listening to me. You are not wanted here. Just go!”
Earlier, Sithole had assigned his 1980s Zimpapers editorial colleague, Davison Maruziva, to assess Tich Zindoga as Herald editor. Maruziva’s report was a big NO. He found that Zindoga had no capacity and that he referred everything to Nick Mangwana, who also has no capacity!
After Sithole told Tich Zindoga to go and clear his office where his dismissal letter would be sent in 15 minutes, the sun fell down on him. He phoned Nick Mangwana who said he was in Egypt and could not help. Nick later texted some officials calling Zindoga “stupid & reckless”!
When he did not get any joy from Nick Mangwana, a devastated Tich Zindoga phoned information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, asking her to intercede for him. Monica expressed indignant surprise: “Uchiripo ikoko? Awusi kudiwa. Kana vakuru varamba. Chienda. Chibva ipapo iwe”!
As a backdrop, @TichZindoga had read the writing on the wall and saw the trouble coming. He sought help from Auxillia Mnangagwa who hit the roof and said “urimutengesi iwe”. Shocked, Zindoga went to Isaac Moyo, CIO Director General, to ask for “protection”. It was a long shot!
US Raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Photo Credits: Twitter)
Washington, October 31: The US military on Thursday released videos and pictures of the raid that killed Islamic State or ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The first footage of the nighttime raid showed the US special forces firing at ISIS terrorists on the ground as they flew towards the compound where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was hiding. Another video showed bombs falling on the structure where al-Baghdadi was hiding.
One video, released by US Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie, showed small black silhouettes of US soldiers approaching the walls of the compound. In another footage, bombs could be seen falling on the site followed by a flash and the screen turning grey. US aircraft involved in the operation were fired upon by ISIS militants from two locations in the vicinity of the compound, said General Kenneth McKenzie.
"…at the compound, fighters from two locations in the vicinity of the compound began firing on U.S. aircraft participating in the assault." – Gen Frank McKenzie CDR USCENTCOM pic.twitter.com/SkrtHNDs7w
When the US special forces stormed into the compound, Baghdadi fled into a tunnel and killed himself by detonating a suicide vest. After the raid, the compound was destroyed with munitions. The destroyed buildings were left looking like “a parking lot with large potholes”, said General Kenneth McKenzie. The top military official, however, could not confirm President Donald Trump’s graphic description of Baghdadi whimpering and crying as he died.
“He crawled into a hole with two small children and blew himself up while his people stayed on the ground. You can deduce what kind of person it is based on that activity,” he told a news conference, adding that “every effort was made to avoid civilian casualties”.
A man was shot dead by a police officer after refusing to hand over a $2 bribe, the High Court has heard.
The Harare woman is now suing police chief Godwin Matanga and Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema for $540,000 in damages.
Memory Sibanda is also demanding the money on behalf of her six children after Onward Macharanga was shot dead on March 4 this year.
In summons filed this week, Sibanda told the High Court that her family solely depended on her husband as the bread winner.
Court papers show Macharanga was driving a truck towards Southlea Park with his friend when he was stopped by two police officers.
His truck was loaded with firewood.
Sibanda said the police said it was unlawful for him to use a dirt road to avoid a tollgate and demanded that he pays $2.
“The two police officers demanded a bribe of $2 from him since he was using a dust road. When he refused, one of the police officers ordered the duo to lie down on the ground,” Sibanda said in her declaration.
She said her husband’s friend complied but her husband resisted.
“Instead, he asked his friend to stand up. The police officer threatened to shoot him but he still he did not comply. The police officer cocked his AK rifle and shot him on his upper back. The bullet pierced through his collar bone. He fell on the ground and died on the spot.”
Sibanda’s lawyers said she is suffering from post-traumatic stress and depression over her husband’s killing.
“She is a young mother to the deceased’s six minor children. She is unemployed and was entirely dependent on her husband for support. At all material times, the ZRP member who shot the deceased was acting within the course and scope of his employment with and or under the control of the defendants as such they are vicariously liable for his actions,” said the lawyers.
She wants $500,000 being damages for loss of support, $20,000 being damages for nervous shock as a result of the trauma caused to her by the circumstances of her husband’s death and $20,000 for funeral expenses.
Sibanda is represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will introduce new bank notes and coins to be used together with the bond notes in the next two weeks.
Said RBZ governor Dr John Mangudya at the inaugural press conference for the central bank’s recently commissioned Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
“Within the next two weeks, they (the public) will be having the cash.”
Does the new currency have a name?
Yes. Statutory Instrument 142 of 2019 designated the Zimbabwe dollar, defined as made up of electronic deposits (RTGS), bond notes and coins, as the sole legal tender for all domestic transactions. The new notes and coins will therefore fall under the ‘Zimbabwe dollar’ designation, reads SI 142.
What did Mthuli say?
“This is not a new currency, we already have a currency and it is the Zimbabwean dollar….. All that is really happening practically is a cash injection that is absolutely needed to reduce cash shortages . . . We already have a currency, there is no new currency. The new currency a Zimbabwean dollar was put in place on the 24th of June 2019 through the statutory instrument 142.”
Will the new currency have a separate value from bond notes, RTGS?
In view of the above, the answer is a definite no.
The new currency will have the same value as the old bond notes and coins currently in circulation, as well as the electronic money.
The bond coins were introduced in 2014, with the bond notes coming in 2016.
In what denominations will the new notes and coins be?
The central bank has said it will issue new $2 and $5 Zimbabwe dollar bank notes, as well as $2 bond coins.
State Media|POLICE in Botswana have since January this year arrested more than 4 000 Zimbabweans for attempting to illegally cross into the neighbouring country.
The border jumpers, 2 479 men, 1 521 women and children were intercepted at the border while attempting to cross into Botswana.
Addressing delegates during a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) mass crime awareness campaign at Dingumuzi Stadium in Plumtree on Tuesday, Botswana senior police officer, assistant superintendent Mothokomedi Ponyane from Tshesebe police crime office, said the increase in cases of illegal border crossing have become a cause for concern.
He said border jumping posed a security threat to both countries hence the need to fight it from both ends.
The campaign ran under the theme “Join hands in fighting crimes of passion.”
“The most problematic issue in Botswana is illegal border crossing. Betweeen January and September this year, statistics show that we arrested 4 387 Zimbabwean nationals crossing into Botswana through border jumping. Out of this total number 2 479 are males and the remaining comprise of both women and children,” said Asst Supt Ponyane.
He urged members of the public to obtain the required travel documents to avoid arrests.
Botswana together with the ZRP are carrying out border crime meetings and patrols along the border to combat incidents of border jumping.
Ass Supt Ponyane said through the patrols they have not only addressed border jumping issues but have managed to recover smuggled goods.
“We have forums where the two countries meet to discuss issues of cross border crime. In our meetings we also share information regarding the arrest and release of criminals both in Botswana and Zimbabwe. After sharing information on criminal issues, we set aside days when we conduct patrols along the border. Through these exercises we managed to recover property that was smuggled into Botswana. In one incident I understand it was a case where dagga was smuggled into our country,” he said.
“Let me confirm that so far we are enjoying a good working relationship with the ZRP. I want to appeal to all Zimbabwean citizens to join hands with the ZRP to fight crime along our borders particularly illegal border crossing and smuggling of goods. We must work together for the betterment of our two countries and ensure our borders are safe”.
Industry and Commerce Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu said police in Plumtree have recorded more than 1 000 criminal cases this year.
In a speech read on his behalf by the Member of Parliament for Mangwe Constituency Cde Hlalani Mguni, Minister Ndlovu expressed concern over the increase in cases of crime in the area, saying it has destroyed the spirit of ubuntu.
Police in Plumtree continue to record crimes such as rape, robbery, murder, assaults and unlawful entry and theft.
“Our crime situation is not good in Plumtree. Our statistics reflect an upward trend in cases of crime. Between January and December 2018 we recorded a total of 771 cases compared to 1 124 cases recorded between January and September this year reflecting a huge increase,” he said.
Minister Ndlovu said most of the perpetrators were deportees and measures should be taken to ensure their movement is monitored.
“Some of the crimes are committed by our deportee brothers and sisters who are desperate to raise money to take them to their destinations. Authorities will continue to gather intelligence through stakeholder liaison to ensure that when deportees are released their movement is monitored,” he said.
The other stakeholders that attended the crime awareness campaign include Environmental Management Agency (EMA) officials, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) workers and officials from Plumtree town council.
Mdc Media Statement|The MDC notes with regret and surprise the announcement by the Reserve Bank that it will introduce a new currency within the next two weeks.
This is indeed a shocking development, considering that since 2017, this government has essentially introduced and acknowledged the existence of five currencies.
The first currency was the multicurrency regime that it inherited from the inclusive government. The second currency, introduced illegally by the present regime through an expansionary fiscal policy and the running of huge budget deficits since 2014, was the RTGS$ (Real Transfer Gross System), which essentially was fictitious transactional money that was only recognised locally.
Things would come to a head in December of 2017 when the Central Bank introduced the bond note through a Statutory Instrument.
In February of 2019, the government officially introduced a new currency, through SI33/2019 called the RTGS$ which was initially pegged at an exchange rate of 1:2.5 On June 24, 2019, the Government officially jettisoned the regime of multiple currencies and adopted as the sole legal tender in Zimbabwe, it’s RTGS$, through SI142/2019.
Thus this year alone, the Government has had a regime of four currencies in operation. That is to say the regime of multiple currency and bond notes that operated before 20 February 2019 based on a parity exchange rate of 1:1.
Secondly, the formal introduction of the RTGS$ at an exchange rate of 1:2.5
Thirdly, the official demonetisation of the multiple currency regime and the retention of the RTGS$ as the sole currency in Zimbabwe.
Now, yet another currency is to be introduced.
Not only that, on the same day that Reserve Bank Governor announced his new currency, the Minister of Finance on another forum advised that the Government was considering the introduction of the rand.
We contend as that the Government’s mismanagement of the monetary policy is a reflection of the deep-seated crisis of legitimacy and governance that has been arresting this country since July 2018.
The exchange rate, like inflation, is the ultimate expression of economic governance. On these two scores, the regime of Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed in absolute terms.
We maintain that it was fatally wrong for the Government to reintroduce a local currency when conditions for the reintroduction of the same did not exist.
These conditions included a vibrant productive economy. Currently there is no productivity in the Government with the latest GDP growth rate in 2019 being -8.5% and for 2020 it will be -14%.
The Economic Intelligence Unit predicts that Zimbabwe’s contraction in 2020 will be at least -12%. Over and above this, Zimbabwe does not have reserves. Without import cover and with a huge current account deficit, it will be disastrous for any country to introduce a currency of its own.
More importantly, there is absolutely no confidence and trust in this regime. The biggest crisis that the country is facing is the total lack of confidence in this regime. No-one trusts Mr Mnangagwa. No-one trusts Mr Mthuli Ncube. We also need to make the fundamental point that currency on its own is just a tool of exchange.
What matters is not the currency that a country is using but the existence of the right fundamentals in a country.
In Zimbabwe, no sound economic fundamentals exist.
Besides, Zanu PF is so corrupt, so disorganised and so clueless on how to run an economy such that it does not matter what currency they use, the rand, the yen, the rupee, the naira or the euro. Like termites, they will bastardise that new currency in the same way they bastardised the original Zimbabwe dollar, the bearer cheque, the US$, their own bond notes and their own RTGS$.
There is just no amount of economic tinkering under Zanu PF which will resolve or turn around this country. What will only work is a radical political change.
MDC @20: Celebrating 20 years of Courage, Growth and the people’s Victories.
Paul Nyathi|ESwatini King Mswati III has left several people in shock a video surfaced apparently showing how he had gifted his wives with brand new Rolls-Royce vehicles.
South African investigative journalist Mzilikazi wa Africa shared a picture and video of what he described as the brand new buys for the king’s wives.
HEARTBREAKING NEWS: Amidst all the economic challenges eSwazitini, King Mswati III yesterday decided to bless his wives with very expensive wheels 2 pic.twitter.com/2g9P7Z32OW
While the monarch has over 13 wives, footage of the cars only shows a few of the similar-looking Rolls-Royces driving out of what seems like a compound, still with a few stickers indicative of their new nature.
A source, from eSwatini’s Ministry of Information Communications and Technology, confirmed that the king had indeed bought the vehicles. She said the vehicles arrived on Tuesday but was unsure on the exact number of the cars.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that it was 4 trucks loaded with 20 Rolls Royce and one Rolls Royce Cullinan pic.twitter.com/STTLtFFlAt
In 2009, Forbes named King Mswati among the top 15 wealthiest royals in the world despite the fact that he rules over one of the world’s poorest nations. Later they reported that “his personal net worth is at least US$50 million, based on the annual US$50 million salary that he is paid out of government coffers”.
The Citizen counted five cars in the footage but the lady speculated that she had heard that the number of cars to replace the cars of the wives stood at 13 or fifteen cars.
State Media|THE monthly 200 units of significantly lower-priced electricity under new tariffs for each household meter is enough for an average family that takes care on how it uses electricity, Zesa Holdings believes, before the very expensive tariff for extra units kicks in. But many consumers yesterday were confused, worried and some angry.
One major problem is that so few have been measuring consumption on the unviable low tariffs that helped drive Zesa to the wall and even fewer know where it is easy to save consumption and where it is difficult.
In addition, those with lodgers or high-energy home businesses are badly hit.
These first 200 units still cost significantly more than the flat rate introduced in August of 9,86c for each kilowatt hour, otherwise known as the unit.
Many kettles are rated at 1 kilowatt and so burn a unit an hour, although a 9 watt LED lamp, the brightest in most households, can burn continuously for 111 hours with one unit.
The first 50 units, what Zesa calls its “lifeline tariff rate” are sold for 41c each, with that block totalling $20,50. This is more than four times as much.
As Zesa notes, this minimum is round about what is needed to keep five LED bulbs burning part of the night plus do a reasonable amount of cooking on a two-plate cooker, although even then consumers will have to manage the stove carefully, turning food down to simmer the second it starts boiling.
The next 150 units are 91c each, almost 10 times as much, for a total of $136,50. The two blocks together come to $157 a month.
This total of 200 units goes beyond lifeline, allowing a family to make several pots of tea using a kettle, heat water, iron clothes and do more imaginative cooking on a bigger stove.
“But to keep within that limit will still require knowledge of where significant savings can be made.
After these two tranches of “cheap” energy comes the crunch.
Everything extra will cost $3,67 a unit of one kilowatt hour. A kicker is that the lower-priced tranches can only be bought once a calendar month and must be bought at the same time.
Everything bought in a second purchase in a single calendar will be charged at the standard $3,87, even if the full allocation of cheaper power was not used up.
Zesa warns consumers to estimate their consumption if they intend to buy less than 200 units so that they will not be caught short and have to pay more than they should.
Consumers should also try and buy once a month to gain full value from lower rates.
ZESA public relations manager Mr Fullard Gwasira said the new pricing structure seeks to bring tariffs which cover the costs of generation and transmission, which the company has not had since 2009.
“Thus, the stepped tariff is a system that rewards customers who are conscious about saving power.”
To save money, Mr Gwasira said consumers should stop making small purchases in the same calendar month as they will end up buying more than they require and eventually pay more.
Two large blocks of consumers were worried yesterday.
The first were where several families live together in the same premises with just one meter. The lifeline and other cheaper rations are not per family or household, but for each domestic meter.
So where a group of families shares a meter, they might well have to buy the highest-priced power for most of the month, exhausting their ration of cheaper power in less than a week.
The other group likely to be hit by high costs is that which uses a lot of electricity in a home business, such a welding or catering. In effect their business side will be using power at $3,87 a unit.
Mr Kudakwashe Chikwanda of Ascot, Gweru, told The Herald yesterday that the stepped billing system was anti-poor.
“The stepped billing system is anti-poor and is applicable to a family of three and not for township dwellers where every house has at least four families, each using a stove, fridge, iron and television set,” he said.
“The idea of rewarding economic use of electricity was good, but the letdown is that the billing is applicable to a single family per meter.
“Instead of punishing the masses who are on prepaid, Zesa must use their energies to recover millions owed by cellphone farmers and install prepaid meters for all consumers for the sake of fairness.”
Another consumer, Mr Richard Moyo of Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo, said; “Charity begins at home. Zesa is giving its workers free electricity, more than the 200KWh they want the public to use per month.”
Mr Moyo proposed that Zesa should give its workers the same 200kWh per month, and if anyone used more, then they should be charged like everyone else.
“Secondly, a once off payment of power per month doesn’t make sense as most families are tenants who usually get money on different dates,” he said.
Ms Latiff Carrim, who resides in Emerald Hill, Harare, weighed in saying she bought $25 worth of electricity tokens and was given “only 6 units”.
That means she was buying at maximum tariff and was consequently charged at $3,87 a unit, getting around 6,46 units.
A welder, Mr Wilbert Munyoro who operates from central Harare said electricity tokens of $150 were no longer sufficient for two days.
Some of his colleagues have quit the trade owing to high tariffs and is unsure how they will fend for their families.
State Media|POLICE in Gweru are investigating a 35 –year-old teacher at Guinea Fowl High School for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17 -year –old boy she teaches.
Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Joel Goko confirmed the probe but said there is no formal report that has been received yet.
He said the police have been to the school to investigate the matter following a tip off over the alleged abuse of the minor by his teacher.
The schoolboy is not a boarder but lives in the same house with the teacher at the school.
“Police acting on a tip off concerning alleged abuse of a 17-year-old boy by his 35-year-old teacher went to Guinea Fowl High School on Tuesday and interviewed the headmaster, the school development committee representatives and the teacher in question,” said Insp Goko.
He said the headmaster confirmed that the school had heard about the alleged abuse of the pupil and asked her to write a report.
The female teacher, Insp Goko said, dismissed the allegations when interviewed.
“During investigations, it came to light that the female teacher and the pupil share the same house. At school she teaches him (subject mentioned) and after that they are in the same house. Investigations also revealed that there is a third teacher who stays in that house,” he said.
“So the headmaster told the police that the school was investigating the matter. The female teacher refuted the allegations saying they were unfounded. She said she knows the pupil because she teaches him and after work or classes they share the same house.”
Insp Goko said the pupil could not be interviewed by the police because he is sitting for his final Ordinary Level examinations.
“As we speak there is no formal complaint or report with regards to this matter and the best people to comment will be from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education which can charge the teacher for having a sexual relationship with a learner,” he said.
Contacted for comment, Midlands Province Education Director Reverend Tedious Matienga said they were investigating the matter.
“We are investigating the matter and will come back to you if there is anything,” he said.
State Media|Fifteen Form Six pupils at Gebhuza Secondary School in Hwange have been arrested after they shared an alleged leaked Economics Paper 3 question paper on Monday.
The paper started circulating on WhatsApp at midnight on Sunday and was written at 9AM the following day.
The pupils were taken to Hwange Police Station after school authorities reported the matter to the police.
They were charged with revealing the contents of an examination material prior to the exam, unlawful access to examination material and engaging in fraud or dishonest conduct with regards to the exam.
The pupils were released on summons so that they could continue with their examinations while investigations continue.
Acting Matabeleland North police spokesperson sergeant Namatirai Mashona said: “Investigations are in progress after some pupils were found with an exam paper which they shared prior to writing of the examination.” She said one pupil received the question paper through WhatsApp and shared it with the classmates.
The question paper was posted on two WhatsApp groups whose members are from different parts of the country.
It was first posted at midnight on Sunday on the Business Studies students group that has 249 members before it was posted again on A Level Accounting students group with 193 members on Monday.
Some pupils were also found with handwritten notes in their pockets after getting hold of the leaked exam paper.
“On 28 October at midnight, one pupil received a message on WhatsApp platform with the first page of Economics Paper 3 exam with 8 questions out of the 12 that make up the paper which was to be written at 9AM.
“The student forwarded the message with the questions to two other pupils who went to school just before 8AM where they shared with other pupils. While they were still sharing the economics teacher approached them and checked the questions. He advised them not to rely on WhatsApp messages,” said Sgt Mashona.
The teacher later raised alarm after seeing that the questions he saw with the pupils matched the ones on the exam paper.
The school head reported the matter to the police leading to the arrest of the pupils.
Zimsec has over the years been rocked by exam leakages which saw some papers being re-written.
Before the latest incident, no reports of exam paper leakages had been recorded this year after the national examination body put some security measures among them digitalising handling of exam papers to curb corruption.
State Media|Disciplinary hearings for striking doctors will start today, with the Health Services Board (HSB) set to pass default judgments on those that abscond the process.
Doctors have been threatening not to attend the hearings, claiming that they did not have transport fares to travel.
The hearings follow revelations that Government would need not less than $4 billion a month in salaries for the health sector only if it were to give in to the striking doctors’ demands.
HSB board chairman Dr Paulinus Sikosana told The Herald yesterday that in the event doctors snub the hearings, the Labour Act provided for default judgments.
“Yes, they have indicated that they will not turn up for hearings, however, the Labour Act provides for disciplinary hearings to proceed even in absentia by those that are supposed to appear before the hearings,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the HSB had tried to negotiate with the striking doctors on several occasions, but to no avail as they adopted an “uncompromising” stance.
Dr Sikosana said the sticking issue has been pegging their on-call allowances to the interbank rate, a position Government has said was unaffordable.
“The salary bill for the Ministry of Health (and Child Care) is $430 million per month, if we were to use the minimalist interbank rate of USD1:$10, that would translate to $4 billion per month. The Government will go broke, they can’t afford it.
“So what is needed is a compromise stance,” said Dr Sikosana.
He said the situation has also been the same with senior doctors.
Although The Herald could not immediately establish the number of doctors who are set to undergo the disciplinary hearings, sources said almost half of the country’s 1 600 public sector doctors have not been reporting for duty, a majority of whom are from central and provincial hospitals.
Dr Sikosana said Government approached the courts as a “last option and in terms of the Labour Act”, which says that any employee who decides not to report for work without authority for at least five days, should be subjected to legal and disciplinary action “and that’s what we are following”.
State Media|CHAIRPERSON of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation President Mnangagwa has mandated Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo to lead the SADC Election Observation Mission (SEOM) to Mauritius. Mauritius goes to the polls on November 7 to elect National Assembly representatives. The SEOM will cover the period October 28 to November 13.
Minister Moyo is expected to launch the SEOM on November 2, 2019 and will release the preliminary statement November 9.
In a statement yesterday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Mr Shepherd Gwenzi said, “Zimbabwe, as Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation will lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Mauritius National Assembly Elections to be held on 7 November.
“As mandated by His Excellency, President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Hon Lt Gen (Rtd) Dr S.B. Moyo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade will lead the SEOM to Mauritius covering the period 28 October to 13 November, 2019.”
The SEOM’s core mandate is to determine Mauritius’ adherence to democratic values and principles envisioned in the SADC Treaty, the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation; the provisions of the Revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2015); the Constitution and the Electoral Act of Mauritius.
Minister Moyo is expected to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the elections are conducted in a free, fair and credible manner and in accordance with the relevant statutes.
The elections will be observed based on a three-phase approach; the pre-elections phase, the elections phase, and the post-elections phase.
Minister Moyo, will be accompanied by Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, who is the Alternate Head of Mission and senior Government officials who will serve as observers, media experts and drafters.
A report of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) Goodwill Mission to Mauritius shows that the country is ready to conduct the elections.
DeMbare coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, is increasingly getting frustrated by his team’s failure to win games after the Glamour Boys gave away a lead yesterday to settle for a share of the spoils at Vengere.
This was DeMbare’s 15th draw of the season and seventh in succession. Sean Gona gave them a 55th minute lead but they surrendered the advantage 10 minutes later when Last Jesi scored from a free kick to restore parity.
The draw, however, was the fairest result. There wasn’t much action in the first half as both teams struggled to settle down until the 36th minute when Munyaradzi Mawadza cleared a Rodrick Mufudza shot from the line.
Dynamos took the lead in the 55th minute when diminutive attacking midfielder Gona capitalised on a communication breakdown between defenders Patson Jaure and Carlton Munzabwa to beat an advancing Tafadzwa Dube.
Two minutes later, Selemani Jarrison’s effort from a free-kick was punched out for a corner by goalkeeper Dube.
Manica piled on the pressure in search of an equaliser but missed some fine chances with Stanely Ngala and Mufudza the culprits The Gem Boys were awarded a free-kick in the 65th minute, just outside the box, and crowd favourite Jesi took responsibility.
He curled his effort over the wall and into the top angle with goalkeeper Simbarashe Chinani rooted to his spot. The goal sparked violent scenes on the terraces as opposing supporters fought against each other. Manica Diamonds coach, Johanisi Nhumwa, praised his charges for the point gained.
“We collected a point, which is fine. In the second half we dominated possession but we could not utilise our chances and it’s part of the game.’’
Ndiraya said he was worried by the number of draws. “We are working very hard to win maximum points but it’s not happening.
“The team has been failing to defend its lead in the past games. Of course, the team has youngsters but we have to collect maximum points for our supporters.
“Dynamos is a big institution which deserves wins,’’ said Ndiraya.State media
MADRID (AFP) – Lionel Messi made it clear he is fit and back to his scintillating best by tearing apart Real Valladolid on Tuesday night in a thumping 5-1 victory for Barcelona.
Messi scored another spell-binding free-kick at Camp Nou after his sumptuous pass had already teed up Arturo Vidal for Barca’s second. He then drove home his second late on before sliding through Luis Suarez to make it five.
Yet in truth his two goals and two assists were just the start of it, the defining moments of another mesmeric all-round performance that was dotted with flicks, passes and dribbles, not to mention two humiliating nutmegs.
“I don’t know what more I can say,” said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde.
“There were wonders coming out of his foot,” said Valladolid’s Michel. “You can only applaud and enjoy it.” Valladolid had threatened to make a game of it when Kiko Olivas benefitted from a rare Marc-Andre ter Stegen error to equalise, after Clement Lenglet had struck in the second minute.
But with Messi in this sort of mood, the result never felt in doubt as victory sent Barcelona back to the top of La Liga, after Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Alaves a couple of hours before.
Valverde’s side have now won seven consecutive matches in all competitions, a run that began by beating Villarreal on September 24, when Messi returned from injury to make his first start of the season.
He has needed time, admitting earlier this month he was still short of sharpness even as goals flew in against Sevilla, Eibar and Slavia Prague.
But this display sent a resounding message that Messi is back to his best even if Valverde feels there is more to come.
“He is still getting back to full fitness,” Valverde said. “But he is getting better and better.” Valladolid were perhaps unfortunate the 32-year-old was fresh after the postponed Clasico on Saturday meant Barcelona and Real Madrid were given the weekend off.
It meant this was the first game at Camp Nou since violent protests broke out across Catalonia after nine pro-independence leaders were sentenced to imprisonment on October 21.
Giant yellow banners with “Independencia” and “Llibertat” written across them were unfurled before kick-off but there was no sign of unrest. Instead, the mood turned celebratory as Messi got to work.State media
ALL is set for the Zanu-PF National Youth Assembly meeting scheduled for today, where the party’s First Secretary, President Mnangagwa, is expected to interface and address youths on numerous issues that are affecting their lives.
The youths will have an opportunity to present issues affecting them to the President.
The party’s secretary for YouthAffairs Pupurai Togarepi confirmed yesterday that members of the National Youth Assembly from the provincial level to the national executive arrived in Harare yesterday for the interface meeting.
“All is set for the big event,” he said. “At least 500 delegates from the national executive have already confirmed their participation.” The Youth League yesterday held a national executive meeting in preparation for today’s indaba.
“We held an executive meeting today (yesterday), where members were put in various thematic committees,” he said. The programme, Togarepi said, will start at 9am. “All members are expected to be seated by 9am,” said Togarepi.State media
CAPS UNITED last night said they were not pressing the panic button despite dropping their fifth point, in their last two league matches, as the marathon was blown wide open yesterday.
Champions FC Platinum’s 2-1 win over Ngezi Platinum saw the gap between the Green Machine and the chasing pack being narrowed to just two points with six matches still to be played.
There were even claims some of the CAPS players were approached, in the countdown to the game, to under-perform in yesterday’s match. However, it was not immediately clear who could have been behind the shenanigans.
What was clear is that the Green Machine terribly struggled to impose themselves in this key match as they bid for their sixth league championship.
And, their cause wasn’t even helped by a shocking decision by the match officials to indicate just three minutes of time added on to a second half, which was stopped on a number of occasions, where many thought, at least, six minutes should have been given.
Coach Darlington Dodo, who cut a distraught figure after the match, aptly summed up the bad day in the office on a day when, twice, they were saved by the woodwork.
Herentals seized the momentum after Blessing Majarira thrust them into the lead soon after the restart. However, Dominic Chungwa, who showed the passion to try and win the match for his team, rescued a point for the Green Machine with a 56th minute header.State media
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Warriors forward Knowledge Musona’s woes are not over despite the arrival of a new coach at Belgian giants Anderlecht.
The Zimbabwean striker hasn’t featured in the senior team since the start of the campaign and the hope of saving his waning career after the appointment of Frank Vercauteren early in the month is slowly fading away following latest revelations.
According to reports in Belgium, nothing has changed regarding the 29-year-old’s future as the club is still considering shipping him out in January.
But his exit will be loan move as Anderlecht wants to recoup their investment in the player.
The Purple and White are targeting to loan the Warriors forward to a club where he can get enough playing minutes to further increase his market value before selling him for a ‘good’ price, reports Het Nieuwsbladnewspaper.
Musona joined Anderlecht on a four-year contract in 2018.
Farai Dziva|Golden Arrows forward Knox Mutizwa is among the leading ABSA Premiership scorers.
The Zimbabwean striker lies in second place with five goals, just one behind the current top scorer Peter Shalulile of Highlands Park.
Mutizwa scored his fifth goal over the weekend to add on to a brace plus other two goals. He has featured in all league games this season to make it nine appearances altogether.
Tendai Ndoro of Highlands Park follows with two goals while the likes of Terrence Dzvukamanja and Khama Billiat have found the back of the net once.
ABSA Premiership Scorers’ Chart – Leading Pack
Peter Shalulile (Highlands Park- 6)
Bradley Grobler (SuperSport United – 5), Kermit Erasmus (Cape Town City FC – 5), Knox Mutizwa (Golden Arrows -5), Bongi Ntuli (AmaZulu FC- 5)
Farai Dziva|Zanu PF is denying perceived opposition supporters access to borehole water in Glen View South, Harare.
See below a statement released by Glen View South residents:
Arlet :
GLENVIEW South, Ward 31 a borehole drilled during the recent by-election campaign is being politicised by Zanu PF youths.
Only those with party membership cards are allowed to fetch water There is a Zanu PF youth called Kulombo who is manning the borehole situated between 4th and 5th Crescent and makes sure that only Zanu PF members get water.
Once party members get water he removes the pump handle so that nobody else gets access to the precious liquid.
By A Correspondent | US President Donald Trump humiliated himself last night when he published a fake picture of a supposed award ceremony with a hero dog.
Trump who is big on labeling media companies fake, did the dishonourable act of posting a clearly fake picture visually claiming he had handed the dog, used during the operation that killed a terrorist in Syria, an award.
He published the below picture under the caption “American Hero.”
The image’s naked pixels are publicly visible revealing its adulterated form.
But scores of US citizens rushed to point out that he had soiled his reputation. Some even suggested that he should he charged for dishouring the dog.
Said Dr Eugene, GU, “Trump, bro, this is beyond gross. This is obviously photoshopped. It’s not even a meme or something funny to laugh at because the subject material is plausible for many people who do not examine the picture carefully and don’t notice the unnatural lines and silhouettes.
“As technology advances, it will be easier and easier to make completely fabricated photos and even videos to spread misinformation and lies. Seems like Trump and lying fake news media outlets like Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire trash rags are practicing their best. Ridiculous.” PICTURES:
POLICE in Botswana have since January this year arrested more than 4 000 Zimbabweans for attempting to illegally cross into the neighbouring country.
The border jumpers, 2 479 men, 1 521 women and children were intercepted at the border while attempting to cross into Botswana.
Addressing delegates during a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) mass crime awareness campaign at Dingumuzi Stadium in Plumtree on Tuesday, Botswana senior police officer, assistant superintendent Mothokomedi Ponyane from Tshesebe police crime office, said the increase in cases of illegal border crossing have become a cause for concern.
He said border jumping posed a security threat to both countries hence the need to fight it from both ends.
The campaign ran under the theme “Join hands in fighting crimes of passion.” “The most problematic issue in Botswana is illegal border crossing. Betweeen January and September this year, statistics show that we arrested 4 387 Zimbabwean nationals crossing into Botswana through border jumping. Out of this total number 2 479 are males and the remaining comprise of both women and children,” said Asst Supt Ponyane.
He urged members of the public to obtain the required travel documents to avoid arrests.
Botswana together with the ZRP are carrying out border crime meetings and patrols along the border to combat incidents of border jumping. Ass Supt Ponyane said through the patrols they have not only addressed border jumping issues but have managed to recover smuggled goods.
“We have forums where the two countries meet to discuss issues of cross border crime. In our meetings we also share information regarding the arrest and release of criminals both in Botswana and Zimbabwe. After sharing information on criminal issues, we set aside days when we conduct patrols along the border.
Through these exercises we managed to recover property that was smuggled into Botswana. In one incident I understand it was a case where dagga was smuggled into our country,” he said.State media
Farai Dziva|Zanu PF is denying Glen View South residents access to borehole if they do not have party cards.
See below a statement released by Glen View South residents:
Arlet :
GLENVIEW South, Ward 31 a borehole drilled during the recent by-election campaign is being politicised by Zanu PF youths.
Only those with party membership cards are allowed to fetch water There is a Zanu PF youth called Kulombo who is manning the borehole situated between 4th and 5th Crescent and makes sure that only Zanu PF members get water.
Once party members get water he removes the pump handle so that nobody else gets access to the precious liquid..
I am a 17-year-old girl and I stay with my sister who is barren. Babamukuru desperately wanted a child and my other elder sister was given to him and they had one child.
Their relationship did not last, they were always fighting so my other sister left. After she went away I was sacrificed to be his wife again since he wants more children. I said yes because I didn’t know how to respond, I was just scared. After a few encounters with babamukuru handichada hangu. He took me in a few months ago but no I just can’t continue. I am afraid I can’t disclose the reasons. Please help ndovaudza sei amai kuti no I don’t want, I can’t continue.
I am 26 years old and have been dating a married man for the past six years. He is 52 and we are madly in love.
I am not employed but he provides for all my needs. My problem is that I have fallen pregnant and he now says I should abort because he is not ready for my child, ko vari kumba kwake?
At my age I feel it is ok to keep my baby, ndakura and ndakumuda mwana. I am afraid to have a backyard abortion because anything can happen, I may even die. I love him so much and he loves me too but I don’t understand why.
My questions are does he love or he just wants sex from me? What should I do about the pregnancy? Should I keep it? I need your help.
1/2: if Khupe wins the Supreme Court case,@DMwonzora will gain SG powers back to 2014 period, powers to recall MPs,and this way Dougie will cut @nelsonchamisa' legs, which is a sure victory to @edmnangagwa as MPs fearing losing their allowances, could end up obeying Dougie…
2/2 -ED doesn't need to pay Dougie for this task, he knows @DMwonzora has a long standing rivalry against @nelsonchamisa, and he will use that shared chemistry to through the Supreme Court judges he already controls, create the perfect cosmos for empowering Dougie against Chamisa
