A BULAWAYO man has been arrested for allegedly fatally assaulting his wife with an electric cable and a log accusing her of having an extra-marital affair.
Mike Nyoni (24) of Pumula South suburb allegedly assaulted Ms Moderate Ngwenya (21) on her thighs and butt0cks before hitting her on the head several times using a log.
Ms Ngwenya sustained serious head injuries, a laceration on the skull, swollen forearms, bruises on the lower limbs and on the chest.
She was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where she died while in the casualty ward waiting to be admitted.
Ms Ngwenya leaves behind a two-year-old daughter who is under the care of her in-laws.
Nyoni, who is said to be a gold panner, was arrested on Monday at Renkini bus terminus and is assisting police with investigations.
A source told the Chronicle news crew that a misunderstanding broke out between Nyoni and his wife while they were in Pumula North suburb where their relatives live. He attacked her all the way back home to Pumula South.
“This incident began in Pumula North where Mike was accusing his wife of cheating on him. He was assaulting her using an electric cable all the way from Pumula North until they got here. He finally took a log which he then used to assault her all over the body,” said a source.
According to the source, Nyoni contacted his wife’s alleged boyfriend and told him that he had assaulted her and she was in hospital.
The source said Nyoni’s mother Ms Thandekile Moyo was present when he finally assaulted her using a log.
“His mother was there when this happened. She tried to stop him but she failed and ran to her neighbour’s house as he had become violent,” the source said.
Chronicle news crew visited Nyoni’s residence in Pumula South suburb and spoke to his stepfather Mr Felani Ngwenya who said he was not in a position to comment on the issue.
“I cannot comment on the matter because I do not know much about what happened. It will be best if you contacted my wife as she is the one who was present when the incident happened,” he said.
Ms Moyo who was not at home was not reachable on her phone.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious Simango said the incident occurred on Friday last week and investigations into the matter are underway.
She urged members of the public to resolve their differences amicably as opposed to resorting to violence.
This incident comes days before the start of the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based-violence.
This campaign runs annually from November 25 to December 10.State media
PUPILS at Prince Edward are living in fear of bullying from seniors at the school after a video of a senior pupil beating a junior before a fight broke out leaked.
The pupil being bullied in the video fights back with other pupils and social media users calling for action to be taken.
In the circulating video clip, a form four pupil in a white shirt is seen kicking a form three pupil in the face while other pupils watched with some recording the action.
The other pupil eventually fights back in a nasty exchange.
H-Metro spoke to a pupil who said he was at the scene when the fighting was taking place on the school grounds.
“What actually happened is that the form four boy in a white shirt got furious after his younger brother was beaten up and he confronted the junior leading to the fight.
“The fight went on and we could not get them apart as they equally exchanged serious blows but bullying is real here,” he said.
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Cain Mathema implored schools to set up anti bullying campaigns and mechanism.
“No to bullying in schools, nobody in Zimbabwe should be bullied whatsoever.
“Teachers and school heads must set an example making sure that this does not go unpunished.
“No one can live alone, we appeal to communities, schools and everyone involved so we can fight this behaviour,” he said.
The school headmaster Dr Aggrippa Sora confirmed the incident saying he will be meeting with the parents of the pupils today.
“This incident is sadly an act of settling scores and a form four student knowing that he is about to finish his education at the school decides to leave a bad mark thinking that he will be untouchable.
“The school does not condone such behaviour, no boy should touch another boy and disciplinary hearing is in progress.
“We are going to give strong recommendations to the Ministry and send a strong message to the kids that such behaviour cannot be tolerated.
“We assure all stakeholders that swift action is going to be taken and the situation is under control as we will try to have anti-bullying campaigns in the school,” said Dr Sora.
— HMetro
PUPILS at Prince Edward are living in fear of bullying from seniors at the school after a video of a senior pupil beating a junior before a fight broke out leaked.
The pupil being bullied in the video fights back with other pupils and social media users calling for action to be taken.
In the circulating video clip, a form four pupil in a white shirt is seen kicking a form three pupil in the face while other pupils watched with some recording the action.
The other pupil eventually fights back in a nasty exchange.
H-Metro spoke to a pupil who said he was at the scene when the fighting was taking place on the school grounds.
“What actually happened is that the form four boy in a white shirt got furious after his younger brother was beaten up and he confronted the junior leading to the fight.
“The fight went on and we could not get them apart as they equally exchanged serious blows but bullying is real here,” he said.
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Cain Mathema implored schools to set up anti bullying campaigns and mechanism.
“No to bullying in schools, nobody in Zimbabwe should be bullied whatsoever.
“Teachers and school heads must set an example making sure that this does not go unpunished.
“No one can live alone, we appeal to communities, schools and everyone involved so we can fight this behaviour,” he said.
The school headmaster Dr Aggrippa Sora confirmed the incident saying he will be meeting with the parents of the pupils today.
“This incident is sadly an act of settling scores and a form four student knowing that he is about to finish his education at the school decides to leave a bad mark thinking that he will be untouchable.
“The school does not condone such behaviour, no boy should touch another boy and disciplinary hearing is in progress.
“We are going to give strong recommendations to the Ministry and send a strong message to the kids that such behaviour cannot be tolerated.
“We assure all stakeholders that swift action is going to be taken and the situation is under control as we will try to have anti-bullying campaigns in the school,” said Dr Sora.
— HMetro
Farai Dziva|The country’s main opposition party, MDC has described claims that party leader Nelson Chamisa has dropped his illegitimacy challenge against Emmerson Mnangagwa as baseless.
Read full statement below :
Allegations by Newsday that Pres. Advocate Nelson Chamisa dropped illegitimacy challenge are FALSE and UNFOUNDED.
ED is Illegitimate. Period.
The MDC and indeed our President’s stance remains very clear and unequivocal … ED is illegitimate Period.
It remains our considered view as the people’s party that Zimbabwe still does not have a popularly elected President. The results of the 2018 Presidential elections as announced are definitely not a true reflection of the people’s electoral will.
The MDC has no doubt that our own candidate, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was the outright and undisputed winner of the 2018 Presidential elections with over 2.6 million votes.
The MDC remains fully guided by the resolution from the recent Gweru Congress that clearly gave the guidelines of the roadmap towards the return to political legitimacy.
The details of the roadmap are clearly explained under our strategic policy document, RELOAD.
The restoration of normalcy in Zimbabwe will only happen once there is unconditional acknowledgment that there is real need of a genuine or credible all inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral convenor.
The same dialogue process must also be able agree on a transitional mechanism that will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive reforms.
Once this is all done, free and fair elections will then be held, that will enable Zimbabwe to have an undisputed popularly elected President.
As such, unless and until that happens first; the issue of political illegitimacy will remain unresolved. Simple.
MDC: Change That Delivers
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds a news conference a day after William B. Taylor Jr., the acting ambassador to Ukraine, and George Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state responsible for Ukraine, today testified before the House Intelligence Committee as part of the Donald Trump impeachment trial
Allegations by Newsday that Pres. Advocate Nelson Chamisa dropped illegitimacy challenge are FALSE and UNFOUNDED.
ED is Illegitimate. Period.
The MDC and indeed our President’s stance remains very clear and unequivocal … ED is illegitimate Period.
It remains our considered view as the people’s party that Zimbabwe still does not have a popularly elected President. The results of the 2018 Presidential elections as announced are definitely not a true reflection of the people’s electoral will.
The MDC has no doubt that our own candidate, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was the outright and undisputed winner of the 2018 Presidential elections with over 2.6 million votes.
The MDC remains fully guided by the resolution from the recent Gweru Congress that clearly gave the guidelines of the roadmap towards the return to political legitimacy.
The details of the roadmap are clearly explained under our strategic policy document, RELOAD.
The restoration of normalcy in Zimbabwe will only happen once there is unconditional acknowledgment that there is real need of a genuine or credible all inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral convenor.
The same dialogue process must also be able agree on a transitional mechanism that will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive reforms.
Once this is all done, free and fair elections will then be held, that will enable Zimbabwe to have an undisputed popularly elected President.
As such, unless and until that happens first; the issue of political illegitimacy will remain unresolved. Simple.
MDC: Change That Delivers
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
The interview by Simba Chikanza (SC) with Adv Jacob Mudenda was recorded partly on audio and the rest on video. It began with Simba Chikanza showing Adv Mudenda his official name badge presenting himself as a journalist doing research over the Interparliamentary Union (The Union of all parliaments around the world).
Adv Mudenda was happy doing the brief interview which later became heated over the last question.
SC: Many of the things that are coming on Zimbabwe; right now, I have just met some Tanzanians who were criticising us, heavily, just here.
Well, we are being told that we are now 7 times worse, more, than when we were during Robert Mugabe times. I think that is one matter that I am going to need a short engagement with you Sir.
Mudenda: There are exigencies (sic)
SC: Excuse me?
Mudenda: There are exigencies (sic)
SC: Let me just, while we are, let me just get a picture with you if you don’t mind Sir.
SC: Right, where are we here? Right so, here. Meeting Advocate Mudenda.
Mudenda: Thank you.
SC: You seem to have forgotten me, I don’t know why.
Mudenda: Yeah, I am trying to recollect.
SC: Splendid. Looking forward, I will be with you shortly.
Mudenda: Yeah
SC: Thank you Sir.
Mudenda: Someone will be joining me soon.
SC: Oh, someone will be joining you?
Mudenda: Yes.
SC: Okay, so someone will be joining you. Okay. So what I will do maybe, once they come maybe, I will go away. I am just having a very light one.
Mudenda: Okay.
SC: Oh, thank you Sir. Yeah, the criticism against us is very scathing, it is very heavy, this gentleman from Tanzania who was saying he runs an NGO, and works between Uganda and Tanzania, and he says your country is now 7 times worse than when Robert Mugabe.
Mudenda: What reasons does he give?
SC: Err, we didn’t go into deep, we didn’t get deeper than that, other than him saying the conduct of both government and institutions. He alleges the judiciary as well, and parliament and he mentioned specifically the withdrawal of allowances.
Sir. Ndokutorerai (shall I get you a ) chair?
SC: Sir, the withdrawal of allowances Advocate Mudenda, that has extremely, extremely criticised yourself. On what basis. You have here a topic, local and international policy analysts here, they say you have caused the deterioration of parliament, and.
Mudenda: I have what?
SC: You have made parliament to deteriorate. The value of parliamentarianism is, should be.
Mudenda: Into what?
SC: You are now a spokesman of a military cartel rather than parliament. And in this case Advocate Mudenda, you have a discussion, a topic, that you yourself, you allowed into parliament, you brought this discussion, and that is the 1 August brutality. It is clear even ZBC broadcast this.
Mudenda: (nod and sound in affirmation).
SC: They broadcast this, announcement that the military would be used to change 2018 election results.
Mudenda: (nod and sound in affirmation).
Mudenda: Yes
SC: The same MPs who are meant to be part of your own parliament Advocate Mudenda, they are part of your parliament. And you are the one who allowed this discussion to get into. You allowed it to be discussed.
Mudenda: No, you see the members of parliament have threatened to go to court, so that matter is subjudice.
SC: Sorry?
Mudenda: The matter is subjudice and I am not discussing that.
SC: Because they have threatened to go to court?
Mudenda: Yeah I’m not discussing that.
SC: But then, Sir, aren’t you concerned?
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: Aren’t you concerned?
Mudenda: I am not discussing that. I am not discussing that.
SC: That we have a clear matter.
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: You talked about a threat Sir, you talked about a threat advocate.
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: You talked about a threat.
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Alright?
SC: Advocate, Advocate, a crime is being committed right now. People are dying.
Mudenda: Go to court. Go to court.
SC: Go to court where? People are dying right now in Zimbabwe advocate.
Mudenda: I am not.
SC: I have got; I have got victims of 1 August.
Mudenda: Can you also respect my point of view. Alright?
SC: Do you also respect the people who are suffering, Sir? Do you respect the victims who still have bullets in their bodies, Sir…the victims who still have bullets in their bodies right now?
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Alright. Can you stop it.
SC: Advocate, Advocate, you are the highest you are the most respected person in Zimbabwe you are here to represent parliamentarianism. What parliamentarianism is. You are the person we refer to; we respect you sir. We respect you. And I’ve come to you to ask you about this thing which we are being criticised for; our nation is being criticised right here, Sir.
Mudenda: Can you still stop it. This is not the forum.
SC: Why is it not the forum Sir?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: But you are the Speaker of Parliament.
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Haaah.
SC: I have got people who are crying I have got victims. Are you concerned that you are no longer the Speaker of Parliament you are now the Speaker of a military cartel?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: Stop what advocate, stop what?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: Stop what?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: But you are destroying our country. You are destroying a whole community. You are right now, even the perception of our nation (sic) Advocate Mudenda.
Are you happy that parliamentarianism has been violated advocate Mudenda? Tell me.
Mudenda: [NO RESPONSE]
So you are not willing to address concerns about parliamentarianism, you are here to represent parliamentarianism and you are mentally torturing MDC MPs adding to the physical torture to victims of violence on 1 August which was done to change election results and this was broadcast on the ZBC. Advocate Mudenda, you are a respected man. You are the highest, the most respected person Sir.
Mudenda: Can you slow down so I can eat.
SC: I shall slow down, but I hope you realise here, that I have got people who are dying, there is a crime that is being committed.
Mudenda: Can I have my breakfast?
SC: You can sir, you can sir, I shall wait.
A crime is being committed Advocate.
Mudenda: Can you move off can you move off.
SC: I am not Sir.
I have got a legitimate criminal concern here, a legal concern sir;
I have got a legitimate legal concern.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN – MUDENDA’S AIDE TRAVELED WITH HIM FROM ZIMBABWE:
Sorry sorry I thought I had given you enough time.
SC: No you can’t do this.
SC: Advocate Mudenda people are dying right now people are dying right now and you are mentally torturing MDC MPs. On what basis do you withdraw their allowances for 5-months merely because they are expressing what you brought before Parliament?
Mudenda: Can you move out.
SC: I am here I am not going to move out I am a guest here and I am also; I am very much here; I am very much here; but I will wait on you because this is important, because you are an employee; you are a civil servant Sir; you are a civil servant. This is your job. This is your job, to be accountable to members of the public; to the international community; to prove that you’re doing the job of a speaker of Parliament not a speaker of a military cartel advocate Mudenda.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
No you cannot shut me I’m going to slow down I will allow him to eat but I’m not going to leave here. I am here I am a guest here; I am an invitee to this conference where you are as well; Thank you.
Tine vanhu varikufa right now hamadzedu dzirikufa kuZimbabwe, akomana, varume, mauya kunoku imimi, saka ndanyarara ikozvino. Ndakumirirai. Ndakumirirai.
This is a legal matter, it is also a criminal matter; I am waiting here.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
I think the honorable speaker has come here to have something to eat.
SC: Yes I will wait for him. I will wait for him Sir
As you can see I have withdrawn, I have withdrawn, I was sitting there when you are sitting so now I have moved away now so we will wait sir. I have got Zimbabweans who are waiting across inside Zimbabwe and around the world. They’re waiting; this is the most respected person; The highest person in the country in Zimbabwe next to Emmerson Mnangagwa.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
So why are you shouting?
SC: I am not shouting I am waiting sir.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
I think it is more about threatening than anything.
SC: What threat did you hear? What threat did you hear there?
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN: I haven’t heard.
SC: No no no. Please don’t be unreasonable what threat did you hear here? What threat did you hear tell me, can you justify what you said.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
Know what I am simply saying you know when you are talking on top of your voice if you really want to interview you the Speaker you should interview in a manner that is (sic).
SC: According to your allegations I am quiet. Thank you.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN: Thank you. POLICE ARE THEN SUMMONED IN AND DISRUPT THE INTERVIEW. THEY ASK QUESTIONS AND WITHIN 10 MINUTES THEY ANNOUNCE THAT THERE IS NO CASE AND WALK AWAY FROM MUDENDA. 2 COPS ALSO GO ON SELFIE VIDEO WITH SIMBA CHIKANZA OVER THE FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Headmasters forced to invigilate as striking teachers boycott invigilating Zimsec examinations. The incident happened at Mosi oa Tunya High School where the teachers failed to turn up to invigilate an Ordinary Level History exam. There was absolute chaos in Victora Falls after striking teachers boycotted invigilation of Zimsec examinations.
Media reports indicate that the education authorities had to scramble to find substitute alternatives to invigilate the examination for one of the biggest schools in Matabeleland North Province.
A source who spoke to the publication said. I do not have the actual number of students affected by the unfortunate incident but I can tell you Mosi oa Tunya is one of the biggest schools in the province with about eight classes of 40 students each. The other thing is History is a core subject. So, you can imagine the disaster.
Teachers are now working on Mondays only but there had been an assumption they would come for invigilation.
Unfortunately, they did not and the PSC had to engage other schools for teachers to cover. Most teachers refused and eventually the Ministry directed some headmasters and their deputies to cover since they do not go on strike.
Teachers and the rest of the civil service are up in arms against the government over remuneration. Before the introduction of the bond notes and the local Zimbabwe Dollar teachers, they used to earn US$400 per month. However, they are now earning an average of US$50 per month.
Doctors have been on strike for well over 2 months now and the government has responded by firing well over 200 doctors and is threatening to fire a third of the doctors.
The strategy, known as the big flush, has been used in two previous drought years.
Residents of Zimbabwe’s drought-hit southern city of Bulawayo are on Wednesday being encouraged to flush their toilets at the same time each day.
The city has recently been hit by severe water rationing and needs synchronised flushing to unblock the sewage system.
Bulawayo’s sewage system wasn’t designed for water cuts.
But severe water rationing, lasting up to 72 hours a week, has been imposed on all parts of the city.
That’s playing havoc with sewage reticulation, as the system needs regular flows of water through it.
As a solution, the Bulawayo City Council has called on residents who do have water, to flush their toilets at the same time each day, at around 6 am and 8 pm.
The state-run Chronicle said the strategy, known as the big flush, has been used in two previous drought years.
A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza appears to be holding, despite the launch of several rockets hours after it took effect.
The truce ended two days of intense fighting in which militants fired some 450 rockets towards Israel and Israeli aircraft carried out waves of strikes.
Early on Thursday, a family of eight were killed in an air strike in Gaza.
The fighting left 34 Palestinians dead and 111 injured in total, while 63 Israelis needed medical treatment.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said 25 of the Palestinian fatalities were militants.
The escalation began on Tuesday when a senior commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Baha Abu al-Ata, and his wife were killed in an Israeli air strike.
The Israeli prime minister said Abu al-Ata was “responsible for most of the terror attacks in the last year from the Gaza Strip” and called him a “ticking bomb”.
PIJ spokesman Musab al-Buraim said early on Thursday that it had agreed to a ceasefire brokered by Egypt after Israel was “forced to accept the conditions set by the Palestinian resistance”.
Those conditions were to stop “assassination operations” and the use of live fire against protesters near the Gaza border fence, and to start implementing steps to end the blockade of Gaza, he added.
Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?
Israel did not publicly confirm the ceasefire, but Foreign Minister Israel Katz told Army Radio that “quiet will be answered with quiet”.
He also said he considered it a “matter of success” that the dominant militant group in Gaza, Hamas, had not been involved in the hostilities.
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan denied any concessions had been made to PIJ, tweeting that the group “wanted a ceasefire and it received no commitments in exchange”.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad said it had forced Israeli to accept conditions for the ceasefire IDF Spokesman Brig Gen Hidai Zilberman said its operation in Gaza, dubbed “Black Belt”, had achieved all of its objectives.
“With a combination of military personnel from a variety of units who specialize in SIGINT [signals intelligence], HUMINT [human intelligence], we were able to attack cells and close the circle against targets very quickly. That’s what killed 25 terrorists who were in the midst of carrying out hostile activity,” he added.
UN Middle East peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov said both the UN and Egypt had “worked hard to prevent the most dangerous escalation in and around Gaza from leading to war” and called on all sides to “show maximum restraint”.
However, five rockets were launched from Gaza about five hours after the ceasefire came into effect, the IDF said. Two were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defence system.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.
In the late afternoon, rocket alert sirens sounded in Israeli communities near the Gaza border and the IDF said another rocket was shot down.
Teenage girls in Tanzania are routinely excluded from school if they become pregnant and are prevented from returning to complete their education. Yet a recent case in the Rukwa Region involving over 200 pregnant girls dropping out of school in six months, shows even this is not the worst outcome girls may face.
The threat of criminal prosecution continues to be wielded by government officials trying to find a solution to the escalating rates of teenage pregnancy in the country, up by 4% between 2010 and 2015. In the case from the Ruwka Region in West Tanzania, a local councillor told reporters that if men impregnating underage girls were going to be arrested and prosecuted, the same approach should be applied to the girls who had become pregnant.
This story is not new. In January 2018, five schoolgirls were arrested in Mtawara Region. The girls were eventually released and charges were dropped, but this incident brought international attention to Tanzania’s high rates of pregnancy.
Pregnancy at a young age presents various social and economic challenges. These include stigma, discrimination and risk of poverty. Punitive laws which prevent pregnant girls and young mothers from remaining in school reinforce these by closing off opportunities to improve economic outcomes as well as reinforcing shame and social exclusion.
A 2017 Human Rights Watch report estimated this policy has contributed to 1.5 million adolescents being denied access to education in Tanzania in 2017. In November 2018, the World Bank pulled $300 million in aid funding from the Tanzanian government. The organisation’s spokesperson cited unease with the country’s barriers to girls’ education that the policy represented.
The link between acquiring a secondary education, and outcomes such as expanded choices, opportunities and economic independence is well documented. Girls in Tanzania see education as key to their own personal aspirations around work as well as being intrinsically valuable. Yet World Bank data shows that girls’ completion rates at lower secondary level have dropped 6% since 2012.
Tackling this decline requires addressing barriers girls face to enrolment and retention, such as economic conditions and social inequalities. Yet reports like the one from Rukwa Region suggest that a hardline, punitive stance on teenage pregnancy in Tanzania isn’t going away any time soon.
Indeed, President John Magufuli, who was elected in 2015, has continued to reiterate support for the 1963 law which allows schools to ban girls once they become pregnant.
The root of the problem
It’s unlikely that the threat of arrest will reduce teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy rates in Kenya, for example, are significantly lower at 18% compared to 27% in Tanzania, according to the latest Demographic and Health Survey. They have also not risen in the way that rates in Tanzania have. The Kenyan government actively encourages girls who have given birth to return to school. Kenya also has significantly better educational inclusion than Tanzania, despite Kenyan girls facing similar socio-economic constraints and pressures.
In contrast, the most recent large-scale data on teenage pregnancy from the Demographic and Health Survey in 2015/16 showed that more than one in four teenage girls in Tanzania had become mothers, increasing by 4% since 2010.
The justification for exclusion of pregnant teenage girls is that they are a “bad influence” on other students. This notion is echoed in calls for the arrest of pregnant girls by government officials; their pregnancy is treated as evidence of a moral failing, and they are at risk of contaminating others.
Yet a major factor driving rates of teenage pregnancy is a lack of social and economic capital, which makes girls vulnerable and forces them to seek out relationships which offer them the support they need to survive. Risk of pregnancy is increased by a lack of knowledge about contraceptive methods, and its inaccessibility – teenage girls in Tanzania have the lowest contraceptive use rates in East Africa.
What research tells us
My research shows that social networks like friendships and links to the community can be sources of support and solidarity for girls. These generate social capital which enables them to resist pressures around sex and relationships. Friendships with like-minded students and support systems in the wider community, including church groups, helped girls to feel confident about pursuing goals that mattered to them and to reject sexual relationships they did not want.
Excluding girls from school cuts them off from these forms of social capital. What’s more, the threat of arrest reinforces the stigma and shame around early pregnancy by framing it as a criminal act.
It’s likely to be girls who are already disadvantaged that will further suffer from this type of action. Given the unmet demand for contraception in Tanzania, the average age of first pregnancy is 19.5 years old.
In addition, girls from the poorest socioeconomic backgrounds are twice as likely to be married before the age of 18 compared with those in wealthier families. And in rural areas, 32% of girls become teenage mothers compared to 18% in urban centres.
Going forward
Instead of expelling and arresting schoolgirls, the government must pay attention to the drivers of teenage pregnancy, which are entirely overlooked in current punitive policies. Youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services can help girls to avoid pregnancy, but gender inequality and poverty intersect in ways which increase the likelihood of girls getting pregnant while still in school.
Girls suffer from particularly high drop-out rates due to the demands of childcare, cooking and domestic chores that eat into their time to study. At secondary level, students must also pay fees for various items, even in state schools. Families that don’t recognise the value of educating their daughters are reluctant to fund their schooling. This means girls must make money themselves. Poverty is a significant driver of transactional sex in exchange for gifts and money amongst young women, which puts girls at risk of pregnancy because of the lack of negotiating power over condom use that characterises these encounters.
Rates of teenage pregnancy and childbirth in Tanzania are only likely to increase if action isn’t taken to help girls overcome challenges like these, rather than marginalise them further.
Tanzania ratified the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals and made a commitment to “leave no one behind” by addressing structural drivers of inequality in an integrated way. But if current trends continue, Tanzania will fail to meet these targets and fail a generation of the most vulnerable girls.
Agents|A Zambian woman reportedly divorced her illiterate husband who sponsored her education, saying she is no longer interested in marrying an uneducated man.
The woman who stays in Mansa divorced her husband after he sponsored her to school from Grade 9 to University.
When asked by the court why she was divorcing her husband ‘Vincent’, Maria Tembo said she was no longer interested in marrying someone who was not educated, adding that her friends were laughing at her because the husband was illiterate.
The two got married in 1997 and have two children together. The man had to sell his house he built in 1995 in order to take back his wife to school, ZambianObserver reports.
The wife started Grade 9 and went to university. And after being employed, she decided to divorce her husband in favour of a man she met at university.
The court has since ordered the woman to pay her ex husband K10,000 for abandoning him after sacrificing for her for 10 years.
It looks like the sand in the hourglass is about to run out on Days of our Lives.
The long-running American soap will reportedly be going on an extended hiatus from the end of November; however, there are enough episodes banked to play out until the end of the year and into 2020.
According to TMZ, the entire cast of the 55-season soap opera was recently released from their contracts (in other words, the actors are free to take on other projects). The outlet also announced that the show was going on an “indefinite hiatus,” and NBC and Sony Pictures Television will be deciding whether or not to renew the 54-year-old series early next year. While this doesn’t necessarily mean the show is getting canceled, it’s tough to say what the future holds for the beloved soap, at the moment.
After hearing this announcement, several fans expressed their utter disappointment. “WHAT?!?!?!? This must be a joke! Please say it isn’t true. So many good actors/stories. This breaks my heart,” one fan said. “It’s a tragedy to see the enduring format of the traditional afternoon soap winding down. And surprisingly so considering it’s #DaysOfOurLives which still enjoys a ferocious fan base around the world,” another tweeted. A different fan wrote: “This is sad and ridiculous @nbcdays should stay on air along with all other soaps.”
What does the long Days of Our Lives hiatus mean? And is it really ending?
Even though things seem grim, we know fans won’t be cut off immediately. According to TVLine, the soap shoots eight months in advance, meaning that DOOL will at least run through the summer of 2020. And if NBC and Sony Pictures Television do end up deciding to renew the series, production will resume in March.
One insider told the outlet: “It’s actually a shrewd — if cynical — business move … If Days gets picked up, [Corday Productions] can offer the actors new contracts at a reduced rate and with a ‘take-it-or-leave’ it attitude. Worst case scenario, they lose half their cast. Best case scenario [for Corday], everyone agrees to return at a lower salary.” Corday Productions, the production company that handles the actors’ deals, did not respond to TVLine’s request for comment.
Soap operas as a whole have been declining as the race for ratings has pressured networks to cancel many of them. Days of Our Lives aside, there are three big ones remaining — General Hospital on ABC and CBS’s Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful.
So, to be clear … “Days of Our Lives” — which first aired in 1965 — has NOT been canceled. Not yet. It’s possible they’ll bring everyone back, if the network re-ups, but at lower salaries.
We’ve reached out to NBC … but no word back, so far.
CHAOS broke out at Beitbridge Border Post yesterday when a mob of cross border drivers attempted to burn a Toyota Quantum carrying the body of a gang leader accused of unleashing a reign of terror against them in Musina.
Border authorities had to call anti-riot police to quell the potentially volatile situation.
According to security sources, the body of Knowledge Mukachana (32) was being transported to Chief Chimombe area in Gutu for burial. “The man was notorious for robbing Zimbabweans and other travellers near a checkpoint 2km before Musina town. Unfortunately he was stoned to death by a mob on Monday after he attempted to rob some motorists heading to Zimbabwe.
“So when he arrived here, some of his victims wanted to set the vehicle carrying his body on fire and anti-riot police had to be called in to escort the body to a safe zone,” said an official with the Ferret Squad.
The Ferret Squad is made up of various security agencies including the police who are charged with enforcing security at the country’s ports of entries.
According to the official, Mukachana was notorious for robbing his fellow countrymen and in most cases travelled in a Toyota Wish.
“Many cross border traders lost huge monies to him and his gang hence they wanted to burn him to ashes. In some cases, transporters lost clients because the victims thought the transporters were conniving with the deceased and his terror gang,” said the official.
The officer commanding Beitbridge chief superintendent Tichaona Nyongo said he was yet to get details on the incident.
“We only heard about his death in South Africa and we are yet to get finer details on the matter,” he said.
Government has committed to provide sanitary wear for female learners between Grade 4 and Upper Sixth. Finance Minister has allocated $200 million for this. BEAM gets $450 million and food assistance $1 billion.
This was revealed in the Budget for 2020 presented by Finance Minister at parliament today.
State Media|Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is investigating allegations of corruption regarding the release of bank notes after a picture of a person with a bulk of new notes went viral this morning.
The bulk of the sealed notes appeared more than the $300 withdrawal limit from banks, resulting in an uproar from social media users.
“Govt through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is investigating allegations of abuse of newly released bank notes. Cash was collected by banks using their CIT (cash in transit) vehicles on Monday. All serial numbers were recorded in the register. The offending banks will be named and severe action taken,” said the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services on social media this morning.
Meanwhile, excited depositors on Wednesday flocked to their banking halls in Bulawayo to withdraw new notes and coins following the cash injection on Monday into the formal system by the RBZ.
Long queues were seen at most banks and building societies in the Central Business District as depositors sought to get cash, which had become a rare commodity in the past few months. The news crew visited several banks that include Standard Chartered, CABS, ZB Bank, EcoBank and CBZ where banks were disbursing the new $2 and $5 notes and $2 bond coins.
“The money arrived at our branch here yesterday at 8PM,” said a banking official on condition of anonymity.
Some banks were issuing out only $2 coins while others issued both notes and coins. Others like CBZ Fife Street facilitated that customers access the cash through the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Most banks had their withdrawal limit at ZWL$100 per day while some were said to be giving up to $300 as per weekly limit.
Depositors who spoke to the news crew expressed excitement over the availability of cash at banks. They commended the Central Bank for injecting more cash in the formal system saying parallel market cash dealers had made life hard for them.
“I am happy to get cash from my bank but the problem is that the denominations are small. Goods are expensive and this means I have to carry a lot of cash,” said a ZB depositor.
The depositors said they hoped the banks will be consistent in availing cash to end the selling of cash by dealers.
Some depositors however complained that the use of coins attracts punitive premiums at some retail shops that prefer notes.
The depositors also suggested that RBZ prints higher denominations of $10 and $15 for transactional convenience.
RBZ governor Dr John Mangudya has said that the Central Bank will continue to drip-feed the market with notes and coins until the state of equilibrium is reached. The RBZ intends to increase the amount of cash in circulation to about 10 percent of total money supply, which translates to roughly $1,9 billion. Dr Mangudya said the process of injecting additional cash went smoothly on the first day and the RBZ will continue to top up banks with cash to meet demand.
He said the RBZ was determined to stop cheating by banks through strict monitoring of compliance with bank use and promotion regulations
CBZ caught smuggling new notes and coins to black market. Popular Twitter personality @matigary has said the Bank has been caught smuggling notes and coins to the black market where eco cash agents are charging 50 per cent for every withdrawal.
Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe (CBZ Holdings) has been implicated in parallel market money laundering schemes, Mining Zimbabwe has learnt.
The handle which is believed to be owned by Taurai Chinyamakobvu has expressed its intolerance with the situation at hand and called for an explanation from the Bank and decisive measures to be taken against the Bank.
“It’s not enough to demand an explanation to these @CBZHoldings seals on the coins. Consequences on wrongdoing must be swift & decisive. Citizens must never be taken for granted, ever” reads the tweet. The central bank governor has been blamed for failing to put measures on how to stop the situation which was so obvious would happen considering the economic climate at hand.
“It would be silly to imagine RBZ did not anticipate that banknotes would not be on the street. This has happened over and over when new notes are introduced. OVER & OVER. The QN is why was it not anticipated & nipped in the bud. Controls nhai Mangudya?” Reads the tweet.
Newsreaders Friday night requested we republish the full Jacob Mudenda interview in Serbia on 13th October 2019.
MUDENDA WITH SIMBA CHIKANZA FOR AN INTERVIEW- Begins with the humiliation Zim is receiving here, a Tanzanian politician says “Zim is now 7 times worse than it was under Bob.” Mudenda asks why. He is told it’s because you’re torturing MDC MPs and 1 Aug victims.. FINAL VIDEO ON ZIMEYE pic.twitter.com/23KwitUSSM
INTERVIEW OF ZIMBABWE’S SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT WITH SIMBA CHIKANZA AT THE IN-HOTEL IN SERBIA ON SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2019.
Jacob Mudenda speaking to ZimEye at the In Hotel, Serbia
The interview by Simba Chikanza (SC) with Adv Jacob Mudenda was recorded partly on audio and the rest on video. It began with Simba Chikanza showing Adv Mudenda his official name badge presenting himself as a journalist doing research over the Interparliamentary Union (The Union of all parliaments around the world).
Adv Mudenda was happy doing the brief interview which later became heated.
Watch video below. ..
FULL VIDEO OF INTERVIEW (PLUS AUDIO) LOADING BELOW…
SC: Many of the things that are coming on Zimbabwe; right now, I have just met some Tanzanians who were criticising us, heavily, just here.
Well, we are being told that we are now 7 times worse, more, than when we were during Robert Mugabe times. I think that is one matter that I am going to need a short engagement with you Sir.
Mudenda: There are exigencies (sic)
SC: Excuse me?
Mudenda: There are exigencies (sic)
SC: Let me just, while we are, let me just get a picture with you if you don’t mind Sir.
SC: Right, where are we here? Right so, here. Meeting Advocate Mudenda.
Mudenda: Thank you.
SC: You seem to have forgotten me, I don’t know why.
Mudenda: Yeah, I am trying to recollect.
SC: Splendid. Looking forward, I will be with you shortly.
Mudenda: Yeah
SC: Thank you Sir.
Mudenda: Someone will be joining me soon.
SC: Oh, someone will be joining you?
Mudenda: Yes.
SC: Okay, so someone will be joining you. Okay. So what I will do maybe, once they come maybe, I will go away. I am just having a very light one.
Mudenda: Okay.
SC: Oh, thank you Sir. Yeah, the criticism against us is very scathing, it is very heavy, this gentleman from Tanzania who was saying he runs an NGO, and works between Uganda and Tanzania, and he says your country is now 7 times worse than when Robert Mugabe.
Mudenda: What reasons does he give?
SC: Err, we didn’t go into deep, we didn’t get deeper than that, other than him saying the conduct of both government and institutions. He alleges the judiciary as well, and parliament and he mentioned specifically the withdrawal of allowances. Sir.
Ndokutorerai (shall I get you a ) chair?
SC: Sir, the withdrawal of allowances Advocate Mudenda, that has extremely, extremely criticised yourself. On what basis. You have here a topic, local and international policy analysts here, they say you have caused the deterioration of parliament, and.
Mudenda: I have what?
SC: You have made parliament to deteriorate. The value of parliamentarianism is, should be.
Mudenda: Into what?
SC: You are now a spokesman of a military cartel rather than parliament. And in this case Advocate Mudenda, you have a discussion, a topic, that you yourself, you allowed into parliament, you brought this discussion, and that is the 1 August brutality. It is clear even ZBC broadcast this.
Mudenda: (nod and sound in affirmation).
SC: They broadcast this, announcement that the military would be used to change 2018 election results.
Mudenda: (nod and sound in affirmation).
Mudenda: Yes
SC: The same MPs who are meant to be part of your own parliament Advocate Mudenda, they are part of your parliament. And you are the one who allowed this discussion to get into. You allowed it to be discussed.
Mudenda: No, you see the members of parliament have threatened to go to court, so that matter is subjudice.
SC: Sorry?
Mudenda: The matter is subjudice and I am not discussing that.
SC: Because they have threatened to go to court?
Mudenda: Yeah I’m not discussing that.
SC: But then, Sir, aren’t you concerned?
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: Aren’t you concerned?
Mudenda: I am not discussing that. I am not discussing that.
SC: That we have a clear matter.
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: You talked about a threat Sir, you talked about a threat advocate.
Mudenda: I am not discussing that.
SC: You talked about a threat.
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Alright?
SC: Advocate, Advocate, a crime is being committed right now. People are dying.
Mudenda: Go to court. Go to court.
SC: Go to court where? People are dying right now in Zimbabwe advocate.
Mudenda: I am not.
SC: I have got; I have got victims of 1 August.
Mudenda: Can you also respect my point of view. Alright?
SC: Do you also respect the people who are suffering, Sir? Do you respect the victims who still have bullets in their bodies, Sir…the victims who still have bullets in their bodies right now?
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Alright. Can you stop it.
SC: Advocate, Advocate, you are the highest you are the most respected person in Zimbabwe you are here to represent parliamentarianism. What parliamentarianism is. You are the person we refer to; we respect you sir. We respect you. And I’ve come to you to ask you about this thing which we are being criticised for; our nation is being criticised right here, Sir.
Mudenda: Can you still stop it. This is not the forum.
SC: Why is it not the forum Sir?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: But you are the Speaker of Parliament.
Mudenda: Can you stop it. Haaah.
SC: I have got people who are crying I have got victims. Are you concerned that you are no longer the Speaker of Parliament you are now the Speaker of a military cartel?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: Stop what advocate, stop what?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: Stop what?
Mudenda: Can you stop it.
SC: But you are destroying our country. You are destroying a whole community. You are right now, even the perception of our nation (sic) Advocate Mudenda.
Are you happy that parliamentarianism has been violated advocate Mudenda? Tell me.
Mudenda: [NO RESPONSE]
So you are not willing to address concerns about parliamentarianism, you are here to represent parliamentarianism and you are mentally torturing MDC MPs adding to the physical torture to victims of violence on 1 August which was done to change election results and this was broadcast on the ZBC. Advocate Mudenda, you are a respected man. You are the highest, the most respected person Sir.
Mudenda: Can you slow down so I can eat.
SC: I shall slow down, but I hope you realise here, that I have got people who are dying, there is a crime that is being committed.
Mudenda: Can I have my breakfast?
SC: You can sir, you can sir, I shall wait.
A crime is being committed Advocate.
Mudenda: Can you move off can you move off.
SC: I am not Sir.
I have got a legitimate criminal concern here, a legal concern sir;
I have got a legitimate legal concern.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN – MUDENDA’S AIDE TRAVELED WITH HIM FROM ZIMBABWE:
Sorry sorry I thought I had given you enough time.
SC: No you can’t do this.
SC: Advocate Mudenda people are dying right now people are dying right now and you are mentally torturing MDC MPs. On what basis do you withdraw their allowances for 5-months merely because they are expressing what you brought before Parliament?
Mudenda: Can you move out.
SC: I am here I am not going to move out I am a guest here and I am also; I am very much here; I am very much here; but I will wait on you because this is important, because you are an employee; you are a civil servant Sir; you are a civil servant. This is your job. This is your job, to be accountable to members of the public; to the international community; to prove that you’re doing the job of a speaker of Parliament not a speaker of a military cartel advocate Mudenda.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
No you cannot shut me I’m going to slow down I will allow him to eat but I’m not going to leave here. I am here I am a guest here; I am an invitee to this conference where you are as well; Thank you.
Tine vanhu varikufa right now hamadzedu dzirikufa kuZimbabwe, akomana, varume, mauya kunoku imimi, saka ndanyarara ikozvino. Ndakumirirai. Ndakumirirai.
This is a legal matter, it is also a criminal matter; I am waiting here.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
I think the honorable speaker has come here to have something to eat.
SC: Yes I will wait for him. I will wait for him Sir
As you can see I have withdrawn, I have withdrawn, I was sitting there when you are sitting so now I have moved away now so we will wait sir. I have got Zimbabweans who are waiting across inside Zimbabwe and around the world. They’re waiting; this is the most respected person; The highest person in the country in Zimbabwe next to Emmerson Mnangagwa.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
So why are you shouting?
SC: I am not shouting I am waiting sir.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
I think it is more about threatening than anything.
SC: What threat did you hear? What threat did you hear there?
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
I haven’t heard.
SC: No no no. Please don’t be unreasonable what threat did you hear here? What threat did you hear tell me, can you justify what you said.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
Know what I am simply saying you know when you are talking on top of your voice if you really want to interview you the Speaker you should interview in a manner that is (sic).
SC: According to your allegations I am quiet. Thank you.
UNKNOWN/ UNNAMED MAN:
Thank you.
POLICE ARE THEN SUMMONED IN AND DISRUPT THE INTERVIEW THEN THE BELOW HAPPENS….
BREAKING – JACOB MUDENDA HUMILIATED AFTER SENDING SERBIAN POLICE TO CHASE AWAY JOURNALIST AFTER BEING CONTRONTED OVER MENTALLY TORTURING MDC MPs AND 1 AUG VICTIMS, WHICH WAS DONE TO CHANGE 2018 ELECTION RESULTS | FULL STORY TO FOLLOW pic.twitter.com/RQwnMVX86m
Norton lawmaker Temba Mliswa wants MDC MPs punished for snubbing President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Paul Nyathi|MDC MPs on Thursday boycotted the Budget Presentation in parliament due to the presence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the joint seating of both houses.
MDC Presidential Spokesperson Nkululeko Sibanda told reporters that all MDC MPs were at a funeral in Marondera and did not deliberately bunk parliament.
“They are attending the funeral of a high ranking family within the MDC in Marondera. That is what I understand,” said Sibanda.
Independent member of parliament for Norton Constituency Temba Mliswa demanded Parliament takes disciplinary action on the MDC Parliamentarians.
Speaking before the presentation, Mliswa described the MPs as “hypocrites” and questioned how the MDC could take part in formulation of Bills that are signed into law by a President whose legitimacy they do not recognise.
“When one comes here national interests come first. There was a decision made by the courts following last year’s elections and that has to be respected,” said Mliswa.
He was referring to the judgement by the Constitutional Court last year on the MDC challenge of the 2018 elections.
“The decision that they made is a decision that is inconsistent. I thought MPs were more mature, more senior and they would be able to do what is expected.
“Mr. Speaker time has come that this institution comes up with rules that will empower you to be able to deal with any MP who behaves in a manner that is not befitting of this institution,” he said.
“The hypocrisy that they exhibit, they contribute to every Bill in this Parliament and at the end the President signs it so when they contribute and the President signs how then can they not be part of this.
“This is a critical event in terms of the country moving forward. The Minister of Finance will be presenting a budget which equally they contributed to. We were in Victoria Falls together.”
Mliswa said the MDC will not be able to sustain its strategy for the next four years, challenging them to seek a better plan.
There was expectation the opposition MPs will attempt to humiliate Mnangagwa who was in attendance, by walking out but surprisingly none pitched up.
They argue Mnangagwa stole the 2018 election from their party leader Nelson Chamisa.
On Monday party spokesperson Daniel Molokele maintained his party’s position on Mnangagwa remained the same despite reports they had dropped the illegitimacy mantra.
Zimbabwe coach Joey Antipas has heeded a plea from Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat for the inclusion of Knowledge Musonda in the Afcon qualifiers.
Antipas has not only called up the “Smiling Assassin”, but has re-instated him as the Warriors captain ahead of today’s clash with Botswana at the National Sports Stadium.
“We all know Knowledge is a great player, he has done it before, he has done it over and over again,’’ Billiat told The Herald.
“I have played with Knowledge before and I know what kind of a player he is. He is a player I connect with very well and he also connects well with the other players, which makes us a stronger team.
“We need him, he is a great player and I believe his presence will improve the team. He still has a lot to offer to this team,” added the Chiefs star.
Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has landed in South Africa after being spotted at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday.
Klopp visited the Mother City in 2017 as an ambassador to a local soccer charity for children, Joy is Round, and donated £10 000 (R188 000) to the initiative run by the Hout Bay United Football Community.
Sport24 reached out to Hout Bay United FC who confirmed Klopp’s trip was purely a private holiday during the current FIFA international break and is not linked to any official event at the club.
The club which runs a soccer academy for children aged seven to 18, oversees an initiative which aims to raise funds for grassroots soccer through the sale of balls and art made from old clothing and materials.
The 52-year-old Klopp was also spotted meeting 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Proteas Test skipper Faf du Plessis who shared a picture on his Instagram account.
Faf posted a picture to his 1.1 million followers, writing “About last night . . . When ur bro @siya_kolisi_the_bear has a serious man crush moment when he meets one of his heroes . . . very impressive man . Get why his players love him so much . I’m a fan as well now ????????”. — AFP
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has blamed ZIFA and CAF after their costs for the Afcon qualifier against Zimbabwe ballooned by an extra P250 000 (approx. ZW$ 355 000) following a venue change.
The Warriors were supposed to host Botswana at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo, but the match was moved to the National Stadium in Harare.
The BFA had created a small budget which would have seen their team travelling by road to Bulawayo. Following the venue change, the Zebras are now set to fly to Harare via Johannesburg for the Friday’s encounter.
“The shift has cost us over a quarter of a million (Pula), and even disrupted plans for our next game (against Algeria),” BFA general manager-football operations, Monnakgotla Mojaki told Mmegi Online.
“We are not happy with the way CAF and ZIFA (Zimbabwe Football Association) went about this. We have made an official complaint and protest to CAF. It was more of mind games than a genuine change.”
Meanwhile, the switch sparked controversy after the owners of Barbourfields Stadium, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) denied ZIFA’s claims that the match venue was changed over a faulty floodlight system.
The BCC said the FA’s decision to shift the game to Harare was based on other reasons.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) reportedly confiscated Warriors’ kit for Friday’s game against Botswana.
The Umbro kit which was delivered a couple of days ago was seized at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare by ZIMRA officials over customs duty issues.
According to the Herald, ZIFA has desperately been trying to get the equipment, which they believe should be exempted from paying the duty since it’s coming to be used by the country’s senior national football team.
The development has forced the association to use an old kit for the Warriors’ training programme which got underway in Harare on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe hosts Botswana in the Afcon Qualifiers at National Sports Stadium in Harare. Kick-off is at 6 pm.Soccer 24
Jane Mlambo| Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube has offered incentives to corporates that generate jobs for young people, ZimEye can report.
Presenting the 2020 national budget, Ncube said the new measure is aimed at reducing the cost of hiring young people as government will also share the cost.
“Under the 2020 Budget, a fiscal incentive is being introduced to support employers who generate jobs for our young job seekers. Any additional job created will attract a percentage tax credit to the employer.
“This measure will reduce the employers cost of hiring young people through a cost-sharing mechanism with Government.
“To operationalise YETI, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development will work closely with ZIMRA, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labour, EMCOZ and other relevant organisations to work out the respective legal and administrative framework,” said Mthuli Ncube.
Reports filtering through indicate that interim Warriors coach Joey Antipas has re-instated Knowledge Musona as Warriors skipper.
The Chicken Inn coach had given the arm band to Wales-based defender Alec Mudimu in Musona’s absence from the national team during the Somalia games but his inclussion of the Belgium-based star has also doubled with handing him back the captaincy.
Antipas’ charges meet the Zebras of Botswana under the floodlights at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow then clash with Chipolopolo four days later.
Musona is expected to lead the country’s flagship football team for the first time since the AFCON 2019 finals in Egypt.Soccer 24
Jane Mlambo| Government will purchase more ZUPCO buses as it moves to cushion the commuting public against the rising cost of transport.
Presenting the 2020 national budget, Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said government will continue to subsidize the mass transport system while capacitating ZUPCO to provide an efficient public transport system.
“To cushion the commuting public against the rising cost of transport, Government will continue to subsidise a Mass Transport System, as well as capacitate ZUPCO to provide an efficient public transport system.
“In this regard, ZUPCO will be capacitated to purchase more reliable conventional buses,” said Mthuli Ncube.
Dynamos ended their long winless run with a 2-1 victory over Chapungu at Ascot Stadium on Wednesday.
The Glamour Boys had drawn their last eight games and the latest result put them into 5th position with 43 points.
Emmanuel Jalai scored the opening goal on the stroke of half-time to send the visiting team in front but the lead was cancelled by Denver Mukamba who scored against his former side two minutes into the second period.
Evans Katema scored the winner just moments after the hour to give Dynamos a victory.
In Bindura, Chicken Inn moved to the top of the table, at least for now, after edging Mushowani Stars 1-0.
The Gamecocks got their solitary goal from Innocent Muchaneka in the second half. They move to 52 points along with second-placed FC Platinum who also won in their Match-day 30 encounter.
The Platinum Boys beat Manica Diamonds 2-0 thanks to goals from Gift Mbweti and Rodwell Chinyengetere in either half.
Elsewhere, Highlanders left it late to salvage a point against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Barbourfields Stadium.
Goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda scored from the spot in the 84th minute to cancel out Donald Teguru’s 34th-minute effort.
The result sees Bosso drop one place on the log to number 8 with 41 points.
Results:
Highlanders 1-1 Ngezi Platinum
Chapungu 1-2 Dynamos
Manica Diamonds 0-2 FC Platinum
Mushowani Stars 0-1 Chicken Inn
Triangle United 1-1 Herentals
Harare City 2-2 TelOne
Bulawayo Chiefs 0-0 Hwange
Black Rhinos 0-1 Yadah- Soccer 24
Jane Mlambo| Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has told parliament that government has increased the tax free threshold from the current ZWL20 to ZWL100 to cushion low income earners and high volume businesses.
Presenting the 2020 national budget, Ncube said;
“In order to cushion low income earners and high volume businesses, I propose to review the Tax-Free Threshold from the current ZWL$20 to ZWL$100 and the maximum tax payable per transaction by corporates from the current ZWL$15 000 to ZWL$25 000 on transactions with values exceeding ZWL$1 250 000, with effect from 1 January 2020,” he said.
EIGHT University of Zimbabwe students were on Tuesday night arrested for violence that left 10 people injured as well as a trail of destruction of property.
The skirmishes started when a dispute arose over Student Representative Council election results announcement.
Of the injured, two were campus security personnel.
The scuffle was between students aligned to the two major student bodies Zimbabwe National Student Union and Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union.
National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said it was wrong for students to behave violently adding that they needed proper grooming.
“Police will make sure that such violent behaviour does not prevail at our local universities.
“A number of buildings and properties were damaged during the violence at the university.
‘’Police officers were called in as reinforcement to assist university security in controlling the student,’’ he said.
He said a few rioters were taken into custody and police are still searching for the real culprits behind the violence.H-Metro
Jane Mlambo| Government has allocated ZWL200 million towards the provision of sanitary wear to school going girls, in a major breakthrough for the country.
Presenting the 2020 national budget, finance minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said the program will begin with rural girls from grade four to form six.
PUPILS at Prince Edward are living in fear of bullying from seniors at the school after a video of a senior pupil beating a junior before a fight broke out leaked.
The pupil being bullied in the video fights back with other pupils and social media users calling for action to be taken.
In the circulating video clip, a form four pupil in a white shirt is seen kicking a form three pupil in the face while other pupils watched with some recording the action.
The other pupil eventually fights back in a nasty exchange.
H-Metro spoke to a pupil who said he was at the scene when the fighting was taking place on the school grounds.
“What actually happened is that the form four boy in a white shirt got furious after his younger brother was beaten up and he confronted the junior leading to the fight.
“The fight went on and we could not get them apart as they equally exchanged serious blows but bullying is real here,” he said.
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Cain Mathema implored schools to set up anti bullying campaigns and mechanism.
“No to bullying in schools, nobody in Zimbabwe should be bullied whatsoever.
“Teachers and school heads must set an example making sure that this does not go unpunished.
“No one can live alone, we appeal to communities, schools and everyone involved so we can fight this behaviour,” he said.
The school headmaster Dr Aggrippa Sora confirmed the incident saying he will be meeting with the parents of the pupils today.
“This incident is sadly an act of settling scores and a form four student knowing that he is about to finish his education at the school decides to leave a bad mark thinking that he will be untouchable.
“The school does not condone such behaviour, no boy should touch another boy and disciplinary hearing is in progress.
“We are going to give strong recommendations to the Ministry and send a strong message to the kids that such behaviour cannot be tolerated.
“We assure all stakeholders that swift action is going to be taken and the situation is under control as we will try to have anti-bullying campaigns in the school,” said Dr Sora.
— HMetro
Farai Dziva|The country’s main opposition party, MDC says it will only participate in a dialogue process that is facilitated by a neutral figure.
Read full statement below :
Allegations by Newsday that Pres. Advocate Nelson Chamisa dropped illegitimacy challenge are FALSE and UNFOUNDED.
ED is Illegitimate. Period.
The MDC and indeed our President’s stance remains very clear and unequivocal … ED is illegitimate Period.
It remains our considered view as the people’s party that Zimbabwe still does not have a popularly elected President. The results of the 2018 Presidential elections as announced are definitely not a true reflection of the people’s electoral will.
The MDC has no doubt that our own candidate, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was the outright and undisputed winner of the 2018 Presidential elections with over 2.6 million votes.
The MDC remains fully guided by the resolution from the recent Gweru Congress that clearly gave the guidelines of the roadmap towards the return to political legitimacy.
The details of the roadmap are clearly explained under our strategic policy document, RELOAD.
The restoration of normalcy in Zimbabwe will only happen once there is unconditional acknowledgment that there is real need of a genuine or credible all inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral convenor.
The same dialogue process must also be able agree on a transitional mechanism that will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive reforms.
Once this is all done, free and fair elections will then be held, that will enable Zimbabwe to have an undisputed popularly elected President.
As such, unless and until that happens first; the issue of political illegitimacy will remain unresolved. Simple.
MDC: Change That Delivers
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
By Jane Mlambo| Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube presents the 2020 national budget and below are the highlights from his presentation currently underway in parliament.
Read below updates from the budget presentation;
Independent legislator Temba Mliswa says MDC legislators must respect parliament by attending budget presentation. They are not sincere “vakuda shamu inemunyu”.
Mthuli Ncube says the 2020 budget marks the exit from austerity to growth stimulation and employment through promotion of production oriented investment and productivity,
Mthuli Ncube says additional measures will be taken on subsidies to ensuree that only those can benefit.
Fuel and electricity: The pricing framework is made to ensure that its insync with regional prices
“Government will continue to subsidize public transport (Zupco),”
“Grain subsidies will be removed with effect from January next year,”
$165m for drought shocks and early warning measures. Irrigation will get $422 million. Compensation 500 farmers have been paid… $380 million set aside for compensation in 2020
Women development fund allocation ZWL20 million
Empower Bank allocated ZWL20 million dollars
2020 national budget is centred on prioritizing equitable development embraced through appropriate allocation
Transport ZWL4.5 billion
Energy ZWL8.9 billion
ICT ZWL1.2 Billion
Health ZWL2 billion
On devolution, Ncube said 2.93 billion to the lower tiers of government targeting projects identified by local authorities.
National e-government programme- 341,7 million allocated towards the national e-government project
Road development program- Dualisation of Hre-Beit ZWL1 Billion
Ongoing works on trunk roads ZWL1.2 billion
feeder roads ZWL300 million
local authority ZWL510 million
Mass urban transport system- ZWL540 million subsidy to the ZUPCO subsidy policy program
ZWL8.5 Billion to Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
ZWL2.2 Billion to Higher and Tertiary Education
To set up six innovation hubs, with resources allocated to stimulate innovation
Support for school children sanitary wear- says a ZWL200 million budgetary allocation for rural girls from grade four to form six
Export revolving fund- govt will support exporters through a ZWL20 million seed capital initially targeted at the horticulture sector before spreading to other sectors.
Government to set up a space satellite
Independent commissions including Public Service Commission, Judiciary Services Commission and many others will be allocated resources to ensure they are fully operational
Jane Mlambo|Opposition legislators have boycotted the national budget presentation by the minister of finance and economic development Professor Mthuli Ncube currently underway in parliament.
Unlike the last time when they walked out on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, this time they did not bother the drama but chose to completely stay away.
The seats usually occupied by opposition legislators were filled by Zanu PF MPs and other ministers including sports minister Kirsty Coventry.
In his budget presentation, Professor Ncube said the government will target a budget of not more than one percent while continuing to compensate former white farmers who were evicted in 2000.
Farai Dziva|The country’s main opposition party, MDC has described claims that party leader Nelson Chamisa has dropped his illegitimacy challenge against Emmerson Mnangagwa as baseless.
Read full statement below :
Allegations by Newsday that Pres. Advocate Nelson Chamisa dropped illegitimacy challenge are FALSE and UNFOUNDED.
ED is Illegitimate. Period.
The MDC and indeed our President’s stance remains very clear and unequivocal … ED is illegitimate Period.
It remains our considered view as the people’s party that Zimbabwe still does not have a popularly elected President. The results of the 2018 Presidential elections as announced are definitely not a true reflection of the people’s electoral will.
The MDC has no doubt that our own candidate, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was the outright and undisputed winner of the 2018 Presidential elections with over 2.6 million votes.
The MDC remains fully guided by the resolution from the recent Gweru Congress that clearly gave the guidelines of the roadmap towards the return to political legitimacy.
The details of the roadmap are clearly explained under our strategic policy document, RELOAD.
The restoration of normalcy in Zimbabwe will only happen once there is unconditional acknowledgment that there is real need of a genuine or credible all inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral convenor.
The same dialogue process must also be able agree on a transitional mechanism that will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive reforms.
Once this is all done, free and fair elections will then be held, that will enable Zimbabwe to have an undisputed popularly elected President.
As such, unless and until that happens first; the issue of political illegitimacy will remain unresolved. Simple.
MDC: Change That Delivers
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
Allegations by Newsday that Pres. Advocate Nelson Chamisa dropped illegitimacy challenge are FALSE and UNFOUNDED.
ED is Illegitimate. Period.
The MDC and indeed our President’s stance remains very clear and unequivocal … ED is illegitimate Period.
It remains our considered view as the people’s party that Zimbabwe still does not have a popularly elected President. The results of the 2018 Presidential elections as announced are definitely not a true reflection of the people’s electoral will.
The MDC has no doubt that our own candidate, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was the outright and undisputed winner of the 2018 Presidential elections with over 2.6 million votes.
The MDC remains fully guided by the resolution from the recent Gweru Congress that clearly gave the guidelines of the roadmap towards the return to political legitimacy.
The details of the roadmap are clearly explained under our strategic policy document, RELOAD.
The restoration of normalcy in Zimbabwe will only happen once there is unconditional acknowledgment that there is real need of a genuine or credible all inclusive national dialogue facilitated by a neutral convenor.
The same dialogue process must also be able agree on a transitional mechanism that will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive reforms.
Once this is all done, free and fair elections will then be held, that will enable Zimbabwe to have an undisputed popularly elected President.
As such, unless and until that happens first; the issue of political illegitimacy will remain unresolved. Simple.
MDC: Change That Delivers
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
A BULAWAYO man has been arrested for allegedly fatally assaulting his wife with an electric cable and a log accusing her of having an extra-marital affair.
Mike Nyoni (24) of Pumula South suburb allegedly assaulted Ms Moderate Ngwenya (21) on her thighs and butt0cks before hitting her on the head several times using a log.
Ms Ngwenya sustained serious head injuries, a laceration on the skull, swollen forearms, bruises on the lower limbs and on the chest.
She was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where she died while in the casualty ward waiting to be admitted.
Ms Ngwenya leaves behind a two-year-old daughter who is under the care of her in-laws.
Nyoni, who is said to be a gold panner, was arrested on Monday at Renkini bus terminus and is assisting police with investigations.
A source told the Chronicle news crew that a misunderstanding broke out between Nyoni and his wife while they were in Pumula North suburb where their relatives live. He attacked her all the way back home to Pumula South.
“This incident began in Pumula North where Mike was accusing his wife of cheating on him. He was assaulting her using an electric cable all the way from Pumula North until they got here. He finally took a log which he then used to assault her all over the body,” said a source.
According to the source, Nyoni contacted his wife’s alleged boyfriend and told him that he had assaulted her and she was in hospital.
The source said Nyoni’s mother Ms Thandekile Moyo was present when he finally assaulted her using a log.
“His mother was there when this happened. She tried to stop him but she failed and ran to her neighbour’s house as he had become violent,” the source said.
Chronicle news crew visited Nyoni’s residence in Pumula South suburb and spoke to his stepfather Mr Felani Ngwenya who said he was not in a position to comment on the issue.
“I cannot comment on the matter because I do not know much about what happened. It will be best if you contacted my wife as she is the one who was present when the incident happened,” he said.
Ms Moyo who was not at home was not reachable on her phone.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious Simango said the incident occurred on Friday last week and investigations into the matter are underway.
She urged members of the public to resolve their differences amicably as opposed to resorting to violence.
This incident comes days before the start of the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based-violence.
This campaign runs annually from November 25 to December 10.State media
Farai Dziva| The Movement For Democratic Change has described the death of two party members in a road accident as a huge blow.
See statement below :
The MDC family expresses its heartfelt sorrow and deepest condolences to both the Takawira and Chikuni families following the death of Admire Takawira and Paul Chikuni in a road accident near Ruwa on Sunday night.
The two were active and prominent leaders of the people’s party in the Mashonaland East province.
Takawira will be buried in Berejena, in Chivi; while Chikuni will be buried in Marondera.
May their souls rest in eternal peace
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
The MDC family expresses its heartfelt sorrow and deepest condolences to both the Takawira and Chikuni families following the death of Admire Takawira and Paul Chikuni in a road accident near Ruwa on Sunday night.
The two were active and prominent leaders of the people’s party in the Mashonaland East province.
Takawira will be buried in Berejena, in Chivi; while Chikuni will be buried in Marondera.
May their souls rest in eternal peace
Daniel Molokele
MDC Spokesperson
Farai Dziva| Highlanders legend Malcolm King has died.
This was announced by former ZBC presenter Ezra Thsisa Sibanda:
Former Highlanders servant, legendary Bosso son and Amahlolanyama’s iconic warrior Malcolm King passed on in Cape Town South Africa today.
This was a top businessman and was instrumental in Bosso’s dominance of Zim football in the late 80s. He is the reason Bosso has a club house, a club office & a house in Luveve.
He was an incredibly Bosso administrator who was loved dearly by fans, players and technically teams during his time. May the brilliance and beauty of his life never be defined by his death. A beautiful soul will never be forgotten and his memories will serve as a reminder that King, showed us great kindness and true love for Highlanders FC lala ngoxolo Mdala, MHDSRIP
By A Correspondent| Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared G40 an enemy of the State, warning any Zanu PF members interacting with its members that they would be dealt with.
Addressing journalists after a Zanu PF politburo meeting last night, party spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo said Mnangagwa warned Zanu PF members against getting into bed with G40, the faction that allegedly engineered his ouster from power in 2017 at the height of factional politics.
“He challenged the politburo leadership to be more visible at the grassroots and associate with programmes of government, always giving people a message of hope, those hobnobbing with G40 elements stand warned,” he said.
Zanu PF youth league has accused leaders appointed by Mnangagwa into government and party structures of sabotaging him and failing to attend important meetings because they belonged to G40.
Moyo, however, said the warning by Mnangagwa was targeting all Zanu PF members.
“He never classified at what level. Anybody, doesn’t matter at what level if they are hobnobbing with G40 then they stand warned,” he said.
“G40 is not a threat to Zanu PF. It’s a threat to the country including the MDC. It’s a threat to security and security affects everyone.”
By A Correspondent- Socialite Jackie Ngarande has rubbed off singer Pah Chihera the wrong way after what the latter believed was an underhanded move to try and humiliate her.
While Jackie uses her social media platform to assist those genuinely seeking, help, zimbolive news reports indicating howshemayhaveoverdone it; mistook one Chihera who asked for clothes and bag as the singer Pah Chihera
Said Jackie, exposing the person who goes by the name Pa Chihera.
Veduwe ,Kana ndichida kupa munhu chinhu ndomupa ndega. Ndanzwa from Instagram,WhatsApp. ,Facebook ndichingonzi ndipoo. Zvakutotyisa kuposta picture unokumbira hembe dzacho. Ndosara nei nhai….Musadaro. Imi makambondipawo chii? meaning when i want to give someone something, I will do it on my own volition.
“I am now tired of the requests on Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook where people are in the habit of asking for things from me. I am now scared of posting a picture because of people asking for my clothes.
“I will in the end remain with nothing! What have you given me in turn?”
The real Pah Chihera was not amused by Jackie’s shenanigans and called her to order.
“The word in the streets is be your sister’s keeper. When Jackie Ngarande posted that post on her “Helping platform” I would like to believe it would have registered in her mind that this is Pah Chihera the singer and somehow she should have first come to my inbox to check.
However, she went on and posted… Aim being to humiliate. Well thank God… I have come to realise many of my sisters being Chihera’s have made it a norm to use Pah Chihera as their Facebook names which I think is OK.
However, in instances like this it becomes a bit concerning. I am a very content individual and will never ask for clothes specially those worn before by someone who isn’t my relative.
The post Jackie Ngarande posted intended to cause humiliation… If I say to me well I will be judgemental
Maybe she had forgotten there is a Pah Chihera who is known in other platforms as a musician. Either way… Jackie I have known you for a long time and I feel this was aimed at belittling another woman and feeling powerful.
THINGS took a turn for the worse in the warring MDC on Tuesday when party hooligans stormed a meeting that was being chaired by its leader Nelson Chamisa, threatening to deal with former secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora in full view of the party’s big guns, the Daily News reported.
Tuesday’s ugly developments were confirmed by both Mwonzora and the MDC itself – badly exposing the folly of some of the main opposition’s officials, including Chamisa’s spokersperson Nkululeko Sibanda, who have ridiculously accused journalists of writing falsehoods about the party’s upheavals.
A senior party official who attended the Tuesday meeting told the DailyNews yesterday that had Chamisa not intervened and asked the thugs to leave – before ordering MDC security personnel to escort Mwonzora after the meeting – the former SG would have been “mincemeat”.
Molokele also confirmed Tuesday’s incident, which came hard on the heels of an attack on Mwonzora’s car by some MDC youths during last weekend’s meeting of the national executive council (Nec).
This comes as there is growing animosity towards Mwonzora by some party officials. This week, in a move which has seen its former SG’s political future coming even more under the spotlight, the MDC said it would initiate disciplinary proceedings against him — fuelling growing suspicion that the party’s bigwigs are pushing him to the exit door.
Mwonzora, a widely respected member of the MDC’s Nec, has never been forgiven by some officials after he expressed interest in challenging Chamisa for the leadership of the MDC ahead of the party’s congress which was held in Gweru in May this year.
MDC secretary-general Chalton Hwende fuelled the talk that the country’s biggest opposition is readying itself to jettison Mwonzora when he said this week that the party’s leadership is taking allegations by the youths against his predecessor very seriously, and would initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
Mwonzora has had a love-hate relationship with some MDC bigwigs and youth assembly members since he expressed his interest to contest Chamisa at the party’s Gweru congress.
By A Correspondent- Suspended Gweru town Clerk Elizabeth Gwatipedza’s salary perks which saw her receiving hefty benefits and drawing over $100 000 from the cash-strapped local authority, has sparked outrage among ratepayers.
A local publication carried out an investigation into the town clerk’s salary perks and benefits and revealed shocking commitments made by council for her services as from June 2017.
Soon after the story broke on Tuesday, residents took to social media to vent their anger on the package of the embattled town clerk, with some threatening to boycott payment of council rates in protest.
Posting on the official Gweru Residents and Ratepayers’ Association (GRRA) WhatsApp group, residents also questioned former mayor Charles Chikozho over the packages and demanded to know what motivated him and his team to sign the contract.
“@Chikozho mayor and your guys, what inspired you to agree to such nonsense?” posted one resident.
“As for me I will not pay a single cent to council. I cannot pay to feed one person,” posted another resident.
Former mayor Chikozho pleaded with the residents who were fuming on the social media group: “The matter is before a disciplinary authority (and) am of the view that it’s not proper to respond … I don’t want (to) influence the proceedings at this moment.”
However, a resident using the moniker “The Village Priest” pressed Chikozho further: “Cllr, the question was, what inspired you to agree to those conditions? This question does not in any way jeopardise investigations of incompetence of TC, what had you seen for you to agree to give her those perks?”
Cornelia Selipiwe, GRRA director, told Southern Eye that the town clerk’s perks had angered ratepayers, who felt she should not bleed the financially-crippled council.
“We are worried with such a contract; she is selfish and dangerous to the organisation. Our city has no money, we don’t need such a person, her appetite for high life was exhibited when she wanted to move into the mayor’s mansion and those curtains she wanted to buy for US$38 000, but why did the former mayor and councillors accept that scenario?” the GRRA leader asked.
Selipiwe also confirmed that some residents have been threatening to boycott payment of council rates in protest against the town clerk’s perks.
David Chokore, the Gweru United Residents and Ratepayers Development Association leader said: “We have never and will never begrudge anyone for getting what they truly deserve. From the available reported allegations, which remain uncontested to this day, there is rampant corruption and general collapse of council service delivery.”,
Gwatipedza told Southern Eye that it would be sub judice for her to comment on the matter since the independent tribunal set to hear her case was still seized with the matter.
By A Correspondent- A 35 year old Harare man, who terrorised women in and around Kwekwe by robbing and raping them, has been arrested.
Simbarashe Munyaradzi Muwaniki, of no fixed residential address in Harare, yesterday appeared before Gweru regional magistrate Pathekile Msipa facing unlawful entry, robbery and rape charges.
The complainant, who resides in Redcliff and whose name has been withheld for ethical reasons, identified the accused after he was arrested by Kwekwe police for similar offences where he used the same modus operandi against his victims.
The State case is that on April 30 this year at around 3am, Muwaniki allegedly broke into complainant’s house using an iron bar.
He went to the complainant’s bedroom and ordered her to remove the password from her mobile phone after threatening to kill her with the iron bar.
Muwaniki stole US$20 and $12 from a wallet in the wardrobe and later raped the complainant.
The complainant immediately narrated her ordeal to her sister and a tenant.
A report was made to the police and she was referred to Kwekwe General Hospital for medical examination.
Muwaniki denied the charges and the trial continues tomorrow.
By A Correspondent- A man from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly fa_tally assaulting his wife with an electric cable and a log accusing her of having an extra-marital affair.
Mike Nyoni (24) of Pumula South suburb allegedly assaulted Ms Moderate Ngwenya (21) on her thighs and bu__tt0cks before hitting her on the head several times using a log.
Ms Ngwenya sustained serious head injuries, a laceration on the skull, swollen forearms, bruises on the lower limbs and on the chest.
She was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where she died while in the casualty ward waiting to be admitted.
Ms Ngwenya leaves behind a two-year-old daughter who is under the care of her in-laws.
Nyoni, who is said to be a gold panner, was arrested on Monday at Renkini bus terminus and is assisting police with investigations.
A source told the state media that a misunderstanding broke out between Nyoni and his wife while they were in Pumula North suburb where their relatives live. He attacked her all the way back home to Pumula South.
“This incident began in Pumula North where Mike was accusing his wife of cheating on him. He was assaulting her using an electric cable all the way from Pumula North until they got here. He finally took a log which he then used to assault her all over the body,” said a source.
According to the source, Nyoni contacted his wife’s alleged boyfriend and told him that he had assaulted her and she was in hospital.
The source said Nyoni’s mother Ms Thandekile Moyo was present when he finally assaulted her using a log.
“His mother was there when this happened. She tried to stop him but she failed and ran to her neighbour’s house as he had become violent,” the source said.
The accused’s stepfather in Pumula South suburb however refused to comment on the matter.
He said:
“I cannot comment on the matter because I do not know much about what happened. It will be best if you contacted my wife as she is the one who was present when the incident happened,” he said.
Ms Moyo who was not at home was not reachable on her phone.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Precious Simango said the incident occurred on Friday last week and investigations into the matter are underway.
She urged members of the public to resolve their differences amicably as opposed to resorting to violence.
This incident comes days before the start of the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based-violence.
This campaign runs annually from November 25 to December 10
By A Correspondent- The Supreme Court is today expected to hear an appeal by former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo, who is battling to stop his trial on charges of criminal abuse of office.
Chombo (67), is seeking a permanent stay of prosecution on the basis of alleged torture by the army.
The appeal was prompted by the High Court’s decision to throw out his application for a permanent stay of prosecution.
In dismissing Chombo’s application, the court ruled that his alleged abduction by members of the Zimbabwe National Army during Operation Restore Legacy in November 2017 was not meant to extract a confession for criminal offences against him.
Chombo, who is now being represented by Professor Lovemore Madhuku, is facing a string of cases involving high-level corruption, fraud and criminal nuisance.
Following his arrest and his subsequent appearance in court on criminal charges, Chombo petitioned the High Court last year, seeking an order to compel the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and its boss Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi to permanently suspend his prosecution, alleging violation of his constitutional rights as enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
He claimed to have been tortured at the hands of military personnel. The then High Court judge Justice Nicholas Mathonsi found no merit in the application.
He made a finding that the circumstances under which Chombo was “raided, handcuffed, blindfolded and frog-marched to a vehicle which took him to an unknown place where he was held captive for almost nine days”, was not refuted in a meaningful way.
He also found that the ill-treatment infringed Chombo’s constitutional rights as claimed, but raised the question whether or not the appropriate remedy should be an order for permanent stay of prosecution.
At the end, Justice Mathonsi found it appropriate to dismiss Chombo’s application on the basis of the law principle that, “where the torture or ill-treatment of an accused person prior to charges being preferred against him or her has not resulted in a confession or the extraction of evidence sought to be used by the prosecution at the criminal trial, but the prosecution is relying on other evidence not obtained illegally, the accused person is not entitled to an order of permanent stay of prosecution even though he or she was ill-treated or tortured
By A Correspondent- A Zanu PF apologist on social media, Kudzai Mutisi, has criticised Members of Parliament for keeping quiet and lacking the cojones to confront Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) officials for the leakage of new notes to the black market.
Mutisi chided ZANU PF secretary for youth affairs and Chief Whip in the National Assembly Pupurai Togarepi for tweeting “cryptic riddles” while ignoring the new notes scandal.
Mutisi wrote on Twitter:
We have a number of MPs here on Twitter… None of them has the balls to confront @ReserveBankZIM honchos about the leakage of cash to the black market… @TogarepiPupurai would rather tweet some cryptic riddles… If @KMutisi was your MP, l would be at RBZ this morning.
Mutisi’s comments come as a picture of an individual holding “bricks” of new banknotes while seated in a car went viral on social media.
Government officials, including those at the RBZ and political elites and their children, have often been accused of driving the illegal cash business
By A Correspondent- A 28-year-old man drowned in Mtshabezi Dam in Gweru as he imitated members of the police sub-aqua unit who were retrieving a body from the water source.
Midlands Provincial spokesperson Inspector Joel Goko confirmed that Aaron Mayela drowned at the dam last Friday.
“First to drown was Anderson Mbano (23) of Ruby area in Gweru last week on Wednesday. Circumstances are that Mbano was hunting in the company of his two friends.
“The trio saw and chased after an eland before it ran into the Mtshabezi Dam,” said Insp Goko.
He said Mbano went into the dam pursuing the eland and drowned.
Insp Goko said a report was made and a police sub aqua unit attended the scene.
“As the police sub aqua unit was working on retrieving Mbano’s body, Mayela entered the dam and started imitating the police sub aqua moves.
“While the police sub aqua was retrieving the body of Mbano, Mayela was observing the proceedings from a distance.
“He then entered into the water, tried to swim across the dam towards the scenes where the body was being retrieved and he also drowned.
“The police sub aqua unit managed to retrieve all the two bodies and they were taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital for post-mortem,” said Insp Goko.
Insp Goko urged the public not to attempt swimming across flooded rivers or any water bodies.
“We appeal and urge members of the public not to swim or attempt to swim across flooded rivers, dams or any water bodies to avoid unnecessary loss of lives,” said Insp Goko.
By Nelson Chamisa|Just had a great meeting with the (Australian) Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Tony Sheehan and the Australian ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bronte Moules on various issues affecting our two great countries. We continue to appeal and mobilize for more support in the humanitarian area considering the health crisis and drought situation in the country.
By A Correspondent- Speaker of parliament, Jacob Mudenda on Wednesday rescinded his decision to stop opposition legislators from debating in parliament as punishment for failure to recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the legitimate leader of Zimbabwe.
Announcing his ruling, Mudenda said he had put into considerationthe fact that the country’s Constitution makes it mandatory for the president, his deputies and ministers to be accountable to parliament.
Said Mudenda:
“Accordingly, my previous ruling is hereby suspended to avoid any possible paralysis of parliamentary proceedings. I so rule.”
THE introduction of the new currency has triggered the resentment of the ZWL$0,25 cents bond coins by retailers, Zim Morning Post has learnt.
Attempting to purchase goods and services using a ZWL$0, 25 cents bond coin has become a nightmare for consumers.
This comes as informal traders and transport operators in Zimbabwe’s capital are declining to accept the coins as legal tender.
Zimbabwe’s skewed arrangement is such that cash is the preferred method of transacting in an economy where the majority of citizens earn a living from trading in the informal sector.
Sten Zvorwadza, National Vendors Union Zimbabwe (NAVUZ), Chairperson said it has become a common place for Zimbabweans to apply speculative assumptions on the use of small denominated coins.
“This has happened numerous times in the past and the government has failed to give proper direction when it happens,” Zvorwadza said.
“It is the duty of government to explain to the nation that such behaviour is unscrupulous and unacceptable.
“The news on the introduction of the new Zimbabwe currency has also fuelled the high levels of speculation leading to declare the 25 cent coins unacceptable in trade. The other emerging reason is that inflation has rendered the 25 cent coins valueless and accepting them is adding an unnecessary burden of counting valueless coins.
“Informal traders are highly sensitive when it comes to information and they react that way to mitigate against risk of collecting coins that would otherwise be valueless in the short or medium term. The role of government is to put the record straight by casting the true position of the coins being rejected as a measure to protect the vulnerable informal traders.”
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced new ZWL$2 and ZWL$5 dollar notes to increase the amount of physical cash in the economy to meet transactional demand.
The notes will be an addition to the already circulating bond notes.
This comes as current proportion of cash to broad money supply of 4 percent is low compared to the regional and international levels of 10 – 15 percent.
This low ratio has resulted in an undesirable cash premium which the RBZ would like to see eliminated.
“The Committee felt that there was need to boost the domestic availability of cash for transactional purposes through a gradual increase in cash supply over the next six months,” RBZ governor John Magudya said after the central bank Monetary Policy Committee met on October 28 and 29 at the bank chambers.
“The Committee also noted the need to review upwards the cash withdrawal limits to ease the burden on the transacting public. The additional cash injection will be carried out through the non-inflationary exchange of RTGS money for physical cash.”
A snap survey carried out by Zim Morning Post on Wednesday, established that retailers, vendors and commuter omnibus operators are not accepting the 25 cents bond coins.
“We do not take this,mazuda.
“Go and give your children to play with,” said one vendor operating along Harare street.
By Simba Chikanza| The Speaker Of Parliament Jacob Mudenda’s sudden change to allow MPs to ask ministers questions in the house yesterday, follows my visit to IPU, in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday over his conduct.
It is now public that Mudenda is seeking to get me killed over the recent Serbia 13th October interview, and when responding to questions over this on Tuesday, Mudenda blamed the Serbian Security Services for classifying me as a security threat to Zimbabwe and or Serbia. He said he never reported me to the Director General Of the CIO, Isaac Moyo.
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I have evidence and it is clear that he did and that he is seeking to end my life, a month after his boss Emmerson Mnangagwa told a business trade meeting in Bulawayo anyone who criticises ZANU PF will have their days on earth reduced.
Why does Mudenda want to kill me over the 13 min interview in which I questioned him on withholding MPs’ allowances punishing them for expressing themselves on a topic he brought into parliament (use of the military to change 2018 election results)? Why does Mudenda want to kill me?
Government has outlawed the fitting of new electric geysers, but existing geysers can continue to be used.
Owners of electric geysers are encouraged to switch to solar, while new solar geysers can have an electric back-up, although that must be set to operate outside peak demand periods.
The ban was announced by Energy and Power Development Minister Fortune Chasi in regulations gazetted last Friday.
Energy experts have noted that heating water in geysers absorbs 40 percent of electricity used by an average home and that Zimbabwe has over 250 000 electric geysers.
The regulations banning the use of new electric water heaters, dubbed the Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, are contained in Statutory Instrument 235 of 2019.
They were promulgated in consultation with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) in terms of section 65 (q) of the Electricity Act.
The banning of new electrical geysers is part of Government efforts to reduce demand for electricity and promote the use of renewable sources of energy.
“These regulations are meant to regulate the installation, licensing, operation, repair, maintenance, retrofit and upgrade of solar water heating systems for the production of sanitary hot water to save electricity,” reads section 2 of the regulations.
The regulations shall apply to all property developers, architects, engineers and users of electricity and users of hot water, but will not apply to existing premises with electrical geysers.
Exemptions allowing new electric geysers are possible, but have to be approved by Zera.
There are four grounds for exemption: premises with technical limitations; premises supplied with hot water from a co-generation plant in or next to the premises; premises using electricity generated from renewable energy and the excess is used to heat water as a dump load; and such other premises as the authority may determine.
Zera has to process applications in 30 days and give reasons if it turns the request down.
Back-up water heating systems may be installed to cater for when there is extended cloud cover or a breakdown.
“The back-up water heater systems that utilise traditional fuels, including electricity, gas, or similar fuels, may be separately installed in buildings or be integrated into the solar heating system to ensure that there is an adequate supply of hot water at all times, especially during periods of extended cloud cover,” reads the regulations.
“The conventional back-up system shall be designed to supplement a solar water heating system by operating when absolutely necessary to supply the energy deficit from solar collectors due to adverse weather conditions or solar water heating system defects.
“All geysers with an electricity back-up to be inhibited from using electricity during peak hours.” And the regulations make it clear that as before, all geysers have to conform to local authority by-laws.
Those installing solar water heaters now have to be more professional and issue an installation certificate giving the date of installation, capacity of the solar water heating system, details of the installer and warranty for the premises.
Solar geysers will help the country to save 300MW a year.
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will stand trial on December 3 for alleged criminal abuse of office after a Harare magistrate dismissed his application for exception.
Mphoko, represented by Advocate Tawanda Zhuwarara, wanted to have the charges quashed claiming they were calculated to “prejudice and embarrass him.”
He said the charges forced him to reveal sensitive information protected by the Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Ruling on the application was nearly postponed to another date as regional magistrate Mr Hoseah Mujaya was busy, but Advocate Zhuwarara submitted that Mphoko had no home in Harare and would be forced to sleep in a car.
Mr Mujaya dismissed the application, saying the charges had reasonable clarity and the ex-Vice President would not be prejudiced in any way when he entered a plea.
In the application, Mphoko said State papers did not particularise which provisions of the Constitution he allegedly violated.
“The charges are vague to the point of being indecipherable,” said Adv Zhuwarara.
“The charge does not particularise whom the accused is alleged to have ordered to release, Moses Juma or Davison Norupiri.
“The charge forces the accused to reveal information precluded from publication or conveyance by the Official Secrets Act.
“The accused is at the pain of the law and has trouble responding to the charges. The law requires that he tells you everything, yet he will be exposing himself to the possibility of another charge under OSA.”
Adv Zhuwarara said Mphoko needed immunity before revealing his defence.
The State represented by acting Prosecutor-General (PG) Mr Nelson Mutsonziwa said the application was in the wrong forum because Mphoko never approached the PG with the issue of the alleged classified information.
“We don’t know the information that he has,” he said.
“What if he has nothing? The procedure was for him to bring the information before the PG who after applying his mind to the application could issue a certificate of nolle proseque.
“Where evidence is sensitive, it can be led in camera. The court cannot decide on such a matter. It is in the wrong forum and it is invalid.
“There is no ambiguity in the charge and it is not misleading in any way. The police who were ordered to release two accused persons at Avondale Police Station are witnesses in the matter.”
THE kit the Warriors intend to use for their opening 2021 AFCON qualifier tomorrow is being held at the ZIMRA offices at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, just a day before the match.
The Warriors face the Zebras of Botswana at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow evening but some bureaucratic bottlenecks have seen the Umbro kit, which the team intends to use in that game, stashed at the ZIMRA offices. The Warriors kit sponsors sent the equipment in time for tomorrow’s game but the ZIMRA officials have been holding on to it because they want certain procedures to be cleared first.
ZIFA officials have desperately been trying to get the equipment, which they believe shouldn’t be levied any duties, since it’s coming to be used by the country’s senior national football team. However, sources have told The Herald that there appears to be some disagreements with ZIMRA officials and this has seen the equipment being held at the airport for days now.
This has forced ZIFA to use old kit for the Warriors’ training programme which got underway in Harare on Tuesday.
“Umbro sent the equipment because the deal stipulates that there is are kits for the AFCON qualifiers, kits for the World Cup qualifiers and kits for other tournaments like CHAN,” sources told The Herald.
“But the kit has been held up by the ZIMRA officials for some days now because they want to establish whether it’s supposed to come in for free or certain duties have to be paid for it to be cleared.
“The ZIFA officials have been running around for days now to try and secure the supporting letters to show that, indeed, the kit should come in for free since it’s meant for a national programme given the national team’s matches are national projects.
“Maybe it will be released on Thursday (today) no one knows but you know that such equipment should be used even during camp which has been on since Sunday.”
LEAD President Linda Masarira has questioned the flooding of new notes on the black market which she said puts in doubt the government’s commitment to normalize the economy.
In a Tweet aimed at the Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, Masarira demanded an explanation on how bunches of new notes have flooded the black market despite banks limiting withdrawal limits to ZWL$300 per week.
“Dear @MthuliNcube I am humbly requesting for an explanation on how the new notes have found themselves in cars which operate as black market banks. As long as hard cash is not available in banks yet available on the black market there is no hope of normalizing the economy,” questioned Masarira.
This followed a circulating picture showing bricks of new two dollar notes stashed inside a car.
I am humbly requesting for an explanation on how the new notes have found themselves in cars which operate as black market banks. As long as hard cash is not available in banks yet available on the black market there is no hope of normalizing the economy pic.twitter.com/2kiE1Xt4gS
The National Assembly met at a Quarter-past Two O’clock p.m.
PRAYERS
(THE HON. SPEAKER in the Chair)
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE HON. SPEAKER
RULING BY THE HON. SPEAKER ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
THE HON. SPEAKER: Following my ruling in the National Assembly on the 23rd of October 2019 regarding the eligibility of MDC-A Members of Parliament to question Vice Presidents, Ministers and Deputy Ministers on policy issues and the subsequent point of order raised by Hon. Mliswa on the same on Thursday 24th of October 2019, I have reconsidered my ruling taking into consideration the role of Parliament as augmented in Section 119 of the Constitution. It is the role of Parliament to protect and uphold the provisions of the Constitution. The Chair has subsequently reflected on the matter and makes the following ruling:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Orders 62 (2) and 64, National Assembly private members’ business takes precedence over Government business on Wednesdays and Fridays. As part of their oversight and representative roles, Hon. Members are obliged to pose questions with or without notice to Vice Presidents, Ministers and Deputy Ministers. This happens every Wednesday afternoon during Private Members Business in the National Assembly and on Thursdays in the Senate. They also raise issues for debate in the House by way of Motions on particular issues which invariably have to be responded to by appropriate Ministers under whose Portfolios such issues may be applicable.
Hon Ministers must respond comprehensively to such questions as required of them by Section 107 (2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe which states that:
“Every Vice President, Minister and Deputy Minister must attend
Parliament and its Committees in order to answer questions concerning matters for which he or she is collectively or individually responsible.”
This is a constitutional obligation imposed by the Constitution on both the Members of Parliament and the Ministers. It is for this reason that our Standing Orders create a charge of contempt for Ministers who fail to adhere to this constitutional obligation. Failure to adhere to these Standing Orders may result in contempt charges being raised against Ministers in terms of Standing Order 63 (2) of the National Assembly. In addition, in terms of Standing Order Number 26 of the National Assembly, Ministers are expected to respond to issues raised in Committee Reports within a period of ten sitting days.
Accordingly, my ruling of 23rd October, 2019 is hereby suspended sine die to avoid a paralysis of Parliamentary processes, I so rule.
By Paul Nyathi|Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube may be riding on cloud nine hoping that by introducing over ZWL$30 million of the new currency he has solved the cash shortage situation in the country and consequently killing the black market foreign currency exchange schemes, but the move may just come back to haunt him.
With just two days of the currency being introduced, the money has landed in the hands of black market foreign currency dealers who appear to have more of it than the formal banking system. How this has happened boggles the mind.
Zimbabweans finally got some access to new low-denomination currency on Tuesday, but banks maintained an existing weekly withdrawal limit of $20, while the Reserve Bank assures that the withdrawal limit is $300 per week.
As the Banks struggle with the currency issuing coins to depositors, the black market is flooding with the a combination of both the new currency notes and the old Bond Notes.
Perhaps in his move to release the money, Mthuli Ncube forgot that the flourishing black market was also faced with a shortage of the loyal currency and they have since hijacked all of it back into their system, certainly with clandestine help from elements within the central bank.
Paul Nyathi|John Cena has been such good support and a total ball of fun regarding Sho Madjozi’s song named after him. Seeing a major US celeb support the young South African singer like this is amazing!
https://youtu.be/qGNQNfNCEpA
Not only has John Cena shown Sho an indescribable amount of support, but he’s also surprised her with a visit, taken no legal copyright action and he’s even featuring the track in an upcoming film – Cena’s such a team player!
John Cena is apparently said to know every single word of the track and can rap it perfectly.
The big star appeared on Strahan, Sara and Keke (an American talk show) recently where he was asked what his favourite song was, and obviously he said John Cena by Sho Madjozi.
Cena took it a step further and proudly busted out the song, word for word like it was nothing. Yuuuuuus, everybody wanna be lit like John Cena!
Maybe the man really deserves an award for how cool he has been about it all and for the incredible support he has shown Sho.
Sho Madjozi was recently invited to perform on Kelly Clarkson’s new TV show. The Proudly South African singer hit it big with her song about the wrestler and the best part was he loves it too!
Sho Madjozi opens up to Kelly Clarkson about what it was like growing up in her rural South African village where there was only one television and how she first started watching John Cena in wrestling matches. Sho also reveals how she took his “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase to heart when dealing with some real-life struggles.
Sho then gets the surprise of her life when she finally meets John Cena in person, and he has so many nice things to say about her when they sit down together on the couch!
“I didn’t see him come in so when people were screaming I’m like yoh I’m killing it.”
Watch the full interview here:
Watch video of the song with lyrics downloading below:
Paul Nyathi|MDC Member of Parliament and party Vice Chairman Job Sikhala on Tuesday took swipe at the Speaker Of Parliament Jacob Mudenda over his move to report ZimEye.com journalist Simba Chikanza to State Security Agents, the CIO after he questioned him in an interview (click to read) in the Serbian capital last month.
Chikanza questioned Mudenda on his two unconstitutional moves in parliament where by Mudenda partisanly used his powers to suspend MDC Parliamentarians from asking questions to ministers in parliament as per the constitution and also withdrew their allowances as punishment for refusing to recognise Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidency.
Below is the full text of the debate raised by Sikhala on a point of privilege.
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HON. SIKHALA: I rise on a point of privilege Mr. Speaker concerning the events of the 15th October, 2019. On the 15th of October, 2019, Mr. Speaker Sir, there was an altercation that took place in the City of Belgrade in Serbia between you Mr. Speaker Sir and a Zimbabwean journalist called Simba Chikanza. After that altercation, it is now reported and also through an affidavit that has been deposited to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, (IPU) that you Mr. Speaker Sir, went and reported the said journalist to the Director of National Intelligence, Isaac Moyo that Simba Chikanza is a security threat in this country.
Simba Chikanza, Mr. Speaker Sir is a Zimbabwean who in terms of the Constitution is entitled – [HON. MEMBERS: Inaudible interjections] – Mr. Speaker Sir, Simba Chikanza is a Zimbabwean who is entitled to the protection by the laws of this country over the issue of his security. May you please guarantee, as he has raised a red alert that he has been classified as a threat to national security, that he is guaranteed to come to his country without harassment, intimidation or arrest? It is said that his classification as a threat to State security was motivated by your report to the Director General of CIO. Can you guarantee Simba Chikanza’s security in our country as a citizen of this country? I thank you.
THE HON. SPEAKER: Order, sometimes it is important that you get the facts straight. Leaders of delegations to conferences such as IPU are accorded state security and I was privileged to be covered by the state security of Serbia. It was what the security in Serbia thought, to the extent that my security had to be secured, they did take the necessary measures including beefing up the security around my presence in Serbia. It is normal practice that the security services in Serbia are obligated to inform my country of origin of what has transpired. It is the communication between the security services of Serbia and security services here in Zimbabwe. They were obligated to give a report and liaise with the security services here in Zimbabwe. What transpires between the two organs is not privy to me. It is a matter between the two security agencies in Serbia and Zimbabwe. So, I did not make any report to the Director General of Zimbabwe Intelligence Services.
Paul Nyathi|Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and his Reserve Bank Governor John Mangudya have been buoyant over the newly introduced currency claiming that it has come as a solution to the country’s cash crisis. The effectiveness of the currency will be tested this weekend when the country will be without its dominant mobile money platform, EcoCash.
The country’s biggest mobile money service provider announced during the week that it will suspended service over the weekend for almost thirty six hours while undergoing major system upgrade.
Banks started distributing the new money in $2 and $5 notes as well as $2 bond coins on Tuesday a day after its official expected launch.
Government including President Emmerson Mnangagwa himself have expressed hope that the new notes, worth about ZWL $30 million (about US$2 million on the official exchange), will end a cash crisis that has ravaged Zimbabwe for more than two years.
The big question that will be put to test at the weekend will to see if the money introduced will be enough to keep the monetary system running in Zimbabwe if there’s also a mobile money shutdown.
The impact of the cash crisis has been best captured by consumers being forced to pay premiums of up to 50% to get their cash from mobile money agents as well as a run-away Zimdollar vs US Dollar parallel market exchange rate currently at 1:20 against 1:15 on the official interbank market.
The new bank notes means Zimbabwe now has official currency notes since 2009 when the country, ravaged by massive hyperinflation, abandoned its own currency and embraced multi-global units such as the US Dollar and the rand from neighboring South Africa.
Nonetheless, Zimbabwe again slipped into hyper-inflation but the government, which brought the quasi-currency bond notes into the finance system in 2016, is adamant that having a substantive currency is the best way forward. The new notes have evidently been on demand, with banks forced to institute withdrawal limits of ZWL100 (about $7) per day.
In the absence of cash, Zimbabweans have over the past few years heavily relied on mobile money and point of sale platforms for settlement of transactions. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s latest stats, mobile and internet based transactions amounted to ZWL14.57 billion (around $1 billion) for the month of August 2019, representing a 17.2% increase from the previous month. It is against this backdrop that Zimbabweans will likely feel the hard pinch of a planned mobile money outage. EcoCash says it “will be carrying out a major system upgrade”. All services on the platform will be down starting 9pm local time this Saturday till 9pm the following day.
For some, the disruption to EcoCash has come earlier, with some users taking to Twitter to express their frustrations at being unable to make payments at supermarkets. Zimbabwe listed Cassava Smartech, which now holds EcoCash, confirmed via Twitter that online merchant services were currently down as of Tuesday evening. For many shoppers, cash is always the default option but then cash has been in short supply in Zimbabwe.
Demand for cash has somewhat always been elevated in Zimbabwe despite the over reliance on mobile money, most likely because money supply is low. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Zimbabwean central bank admits that the country’s “broad money supply of 4% is low compared to regional and international levels of 10% to 15%”. In a
, the reserve bank says “cash-based transaction values increased by 17.7%, to close at $1,046.71 million” for the month of August 2019. Transactions settled using bank cards were however also higher, rising by 20.46% to ZWL2.22 billion for the same month.
My wife had to use cash around 11am this morning after failing for some time to use #ecocash. I heard this 4rm countless other people. The sight in BM borrowdale now is bewildering. If you're swiping you are being asked to come to the front of the queue because ecocash irikunetsa
In EcoCash’s absence this weekend, the newly introduced bank notes will certainly find more takers and users but as has been the case over the years, they may not be enough, with even more shoppers and users likely to be stranded. There is even more skepticism among economic analysts that the new notes will effectively help solve the financial crisis.
“We believe that the introduction of new notes will do little to alleviate (cash) shortages… cash withdrawals from banks have dried up due to severe shortages of physical cash, leaving the public reliant on mobile money agencies who are charging a premium. There is a growing risk that the government will revert to printing money to fund the fiscal deficit, a policy that contributed to hyperinflation in the 2000s,” said Nathan Hayes, an analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, on Wednesday.
Nelson Chamisa addressing the National council of the MDC at the weekend.
Paul Nyathi|There has been widespread reporting that the Nelson Chamisa led opposition MDC has dropped a key position questioning the legitimacy of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, paving the way for possible talks between the chief political rivals to resolve Zimbabwe’s political and economic crises.
The opposition party has refused to recognise Mnangagwa’s presidency since the disputed polls of July 31 last year, and accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) of poll theft.
Chamisa has often referred to Mnangagwa as an illegitimate president.
But Mnangagwa has remained resolute that any talks must be predicated on the opposition recognising his poll victory.
The issue became a stumbling block and scuppered numerous efforts to bring the two protagonists together.
Media reports have since Monday declared that when the MDC’s national executive council (Nec) met at the weekend and reversed the party’s challenge of Mnangagwa’s legitimacy because it allegedly released a statement that did not refer to the legitimacy of Mnangagwa and, instead, concentrated on electoral reforms only.
But it’s this really what the MDC said?
Below is the full statement released by the MDC from which claims that the party endorsed Mangwana are made.
“The MDC national executive met today (Saturday) for seven hours and spent the better part of the meeting deliberating on the deteriorating situation in the country, particularly the worsening plight of the ordinary citizens. The executive, a key organ of the party, discussed and charted the way forward on the following key national issues.
1.The national situation
The national executive deliberated on the deteriorating political, economic and social situation in the country. In particular, the executive noted the rising cost of basic commodities as well as the slow genocide in the country’s hospitals, where the illegitimate regime has fired yet another batch of doctors for raising legitimate concerns about their wages and working conditions. They haven also raised issues about lack of medicines and other medical consumables to enable them to save lives.
2.Food insecurity
About 8,5 million people in the country are food insecure and the party noted with serious concern that the illegitimate regime had begun politicizing food in the rural areas. The party resolved to do all within its remit to stop the abuse of a key livelihood issue such as food.
3.Legitimacy crisis
The executive affirmed that the economic governance crisis in the country and the challenges facing the nation are symptomatic of the legitimacy crisis arising out of the stolen election of 2018. Unless and the until the legitimacy crisis is resolved, there will be no reprieve on the dire national situation as the people running government do not have the requisite confidence and mandate from the people.
The executive noted that the legitimacy crisis has led to the breaking down of the social contact, particularly between the leading and the led.
4.Elections
The party’s continued participation in by-elections has exposed the dire need for prudent electoral reforms. A compromised election management system, the murkiness around voting material, the abuse of traditional leaders and the use of food as political weapon continues to be rampant in the countryside, justifying the need for genuine electoral reforms. To this end, the party’s parliamentary caucus will table an alternative Electoral Bill that guarantees the holding of credible and legitimate elections that do not breed contested outcomes.
5.Increasing brutality against citizens and the leadership
The party noted the increasing brutality against the citizens and the people’s leadership and affirmed that the illegitimate regime of Mr. Mnangagwa will not succeed to break the collective spirit of the MDC in prosecuting the democratic struggle. The party stands in solidarity with citizens and leaders that are being persecuted.
The party resolved to set aside a day every year to remember and salute all survivors of political violence, living or dead, who have been victims of State-sanctioned brutality.
6.Parliament
The party deliberated on developments in parliament, particularly Zanu PF’s attempt to reverse the democratic gains enshrined in the Constitution. The national executive resolved that the people’s deployed to the August House must use the arena of Parliament to table alternative Bills as well as pro-poor motions that further citizens’ rights, widen democratic space and further the people’s democratic agenda. The party resolved to continue pressing for alignment of laws to the Constitution, and not amendment of the Constitution, itself made and affirmed by the people themselves in a referendum.
7.Dialogue
The party reiterated its commitment to a sincere, honest and credible dialogue process. The dialogue must unlock the impediments that have stood in the way of credible, free and plebiscites. As such, any honest and credible dialogue process, under a mutually agreed convener, must focus on a comprehensive reform agenda to ensure the security and freedoms of citizens as well as ensuring a free, fair and credible election that must yield a people’s government.
Local government
The executive noted the challenges faced by MDC-led councils and bemoaned the fact that in most of these councils are MDC-led but are not MDC-controlled. Zanu PF has centralized most of the key operations of local authorities, such as procurement. The party noted that Zanu PF has usurped key operations of councils in a manner that has curtailed the autonomy and the full independence of local authorities, in the process grossly interfering with service delivery. The party resolved to continue supporting the local authorities that it runs to ensure that they deliver prudent and affordable services to the people.
9.Resolving the national crisis
The party resolved to stand on the side of the people. The party will continue mobilizing locally and internationally for a cogent and robust #FreeZimbabwe campaign that must eventually yield a legitimate people’s government.
Special Notice from The MDC|President Chamisa is away attending the Progressive Alliance Forum, a grouping of Socialist, Labour and Social democratic parties. In his absence Hon Lynnette Karenyi has been appointed the Acting President of the Movement For Democratic Change.
Independent|FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube faces a daunting task of devising a cocktail of fiscal measures to stabilise the rapidly imploding economy when he presents the 2020 national budget this afternoon amid widespread pessimism.
The budget presentation comes at a time Zimbabwe is in the throes of a deepening economic crisis characterised by a debilitating liquidity crunch, an acute foreign currency shortage, low capacity utilisation estimated to be less than 30%, power outages lasting up to 18 hours and runaway inflation estimated at 353% (year-on-year).
Ncube will present his 2020 budget with little to show from last year’s budget. Some analysts say his 2019 budget proposals are virtually dead in the water.
Among the highlights of the 2019 US$8,2 billion budget was a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annual growth projection of 3,1%, the privatisation of five parastatals to generate US$350 million, 5% salary cuts for senior government officials with the declaration that the multi-currency regime remains in place.
However, a year later, the reality on the ground depicts a totally different picture to what had been envisaged by Ncube in his fiscal statement last year.
The devastating impact of the power cuts, which last up to 18 hours daily, the drought and the catastrophic Cyclone Idai in the eastern parts of the country, among other challenges, have rendered government’s 3,1% growth projection way off the mark.
The International Monetary Fund has projected that the economy will instead contract by 7,2% this year.
The multi-currency regime has since been banned through Statutory Instrument 142 of 2019 issued on June 24 this year, making the Zimbabwean dollar the sole legal tender.
He presents a budget at a time the local currency has been severely weakened against the United States dollar, resulting in runaway inflation that has eroded incomes to the extent that civil servants have warned that it will not be business as usual as they are incapacitated.
Doctors have withdrawn their labour since last month, saying they cannot cannot continue to work because of poor wages. Their colleagues in the civil service rejected a 60% increment they say has since been eroded by inflation.
The ravaging effect of inflation makes a mockery of the tax-free threshold of ZW$700 introduced by Ncube in his mid-term fiscal budget earlier this year. He will present the budget looking to come up with a package to placate a restive civil service, including striking doctors.
He will present the budget amid calls by the business sector to remove the 2% tax on electronic transactions, which was introduced on October 1, 2018, as they argue that it is punitive and counter productive.
In his 2020 budget paper, Ncube speaks of the 2020 budget enhancing revenue collection through advancing the ongoing Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and other administrative reform initiatives on broadening the tax base and closing revenue leakages.
He has projected a growth rate of 4,6% based on an improved rainfall season to enhance agricultural production and electricity generation, improved foreign currency availability and recovery in aggregate demand among other factors.
He projects nominal GDP of ZW$209,3 billion in 2020, revenues at ZW$24,8 billion and expenditures at ZW$28,5 billion. However, economist John Robertson said the 2020 budget is likely to be much ado about nothing.
“I expect a lot of waffle that adds up to promises that again will not be kept and the government ends up looking for someone to blame,” Robertson said. “The best we can hope for is a stable exchange rate, but there is not much to show that will happen.”
He projected the GDP growth rate to contract substantially due to the rolling power cuts and the drought.The budget, Robertson said, would be hindered by political decisions that are contrary to what needs to be addressed to resuscitate the economy.
He pointed out that lack of reforms will render most proposals in the budget futile.“I do not think there is nothing to look forward to. I just hope next year will not be worse. They are always talking about reforms but I cannot see any evidence of it,” Robertson said.
Business consultant Simon Kayereka said the Treasury boss should address a number of issues among them the 2% tax on electronic transactions and money supply.
“Issues that should be addressed include removing the 2% tax, which is punitive. He should reduce money supply which is stoking inflation, as well as putting measures to ensure currency stabilisation,” he said.
State Media|Warren Park 1 Polyclinic has resumed almost normal operations following the resolution of the industrial action by nurses over late pay, back pay and full operations should resume soon.
Council, which runs the facility, thrashed an agreement with staff resulting in them going back to work.
Yesterday, patients were being attended to as usual.
On Monday, the clinic was closed as nurses were unavailable to serve the patients and expecting mothers.
Children could not be vaccinated.
After talks and the payment of October salaries on Wednesday last week as a sign of good faith by council, nurses went back on duty.
City health director Dr Prosper Chikonzi said that they had crafted an arrangement that will see patients being attended to although the clinic is not fully opertional. “For Warren Park 1they will be working from morning up to 4pm. Then those that may want to be served after that time can visit other surrounding clinics like Hatfield, Mabvuku and Kuwadzana for services,” he said.
Dr Chonzi said they were working hard to ensure the maternity ward was open every day.
“Because of some challenges that we are having at the moment with our workers, the maternity ward is not functioning full time.”
“We are committed to serve patients all the time and we are working hard so that normalcy returns at all our clinics,” he said.
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will stand trial on December 3 for alleged criminal abuse of office after a Harare magistrate dismissed his application for exception.
Mphoko, represented by Advocate Tawanda Zhuwarara, wanted to have the charges quashed claiming they were calculated to “prejudice and embarrass him.”
He said the charges forced him to reveal sensitive information protected by the Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Ruling on the application was nearly postponed to another date as regional magistrate Mr Hoseah Mujaya was busy, but Advocate Zhuwarara submitted that Mphoko had no home in Harare and would be forced to sleep in a car.
Mr Mujaya dismissed the application, saying the charges had reasonable clarity and the ex-Vice President would not be prejudiced in any way when he entered a plea.
In the application, Mphoko said State papers did not particularise which provisions of the Constitution he allegedly violated.
“The charges are vague to the point of being indecipherable,” said Adv Zhuwarara.
“The charge does not particularise whom the accused is alleged to have ordered to release, Moses Juma or Davison Norupiri.
“The charge forces the accused to reveal information precluded from publication or conveyance by the Official Secrets Act.
“The accused is at the pain of the law and has trouble responding to the charges. The law requires that he tells you everything, yet he will be exposing himself to the possibility of another charge under OSA.”
Adv Zhuwarara said Mphoko needed immunity before revealing his defence.
The State represented by acting Prosecutor-General (PG) Mr Nelson Mutsonziwa said the application was in the wrong forum because Mphoko never approached the PG with the issue of the alleged classified information.
“We don’t know the information that he has,” he said.
“What if he has nothing? The procedure was for him to bring the information before the PG who after applying his mind to the application could issue a certificate of nolle proseque.
“Where evidence is sensitive, it can be led in camera. The court cannot decide on such a matter. It is in the wrong forum and it is invalid.
“There is no ambiguity in the charge and it is not misleading in any way. The police who were ordered to release two accused persons at Avondale Police Station are witnesses in the matter.”
State Media|Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda yesterday reversed the ruling he made last month barring MDC-Alliance legislators from posing questions to Cabinet ministers.
He made the decision after finding certain constitutional rights overrode his decision.
Adv Mudenda had banned the MPs during the Question Time on October 23 after Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said it was improper for opposition legislators to expect their questions to be answered by ministers appointed by a President they did not recognise.
This followed the walk-out by MDC-Alliance legislators on President Mnangagwa when he presented the State of the Nation Address and officially opened the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.
“Following my ruling on the 23rd of October regarding eligibility of MDC-Alliance parliamentarians to question vice presidents, ministers and deputy ministers during question time, I have reconsidered my ruling taking into consideration provisions of Section 119 of the Constitution,” said Advocate Mudenda.
He said the section provided for the role of Parliament in protecting and upholding the Constitution, adding that the Parliament’s Standing Rules and Orders also gave private members’ questions precedence on Wednesdays and Fridays as part of their oversight.
Adv Mudenda said the vice presidents, ministers and their deputies were also obliged by the Constitution to attend committees and Question Time to respond to issues they were collectively or individually responsible for.
He said because of the said provisions, he had decided to reverse the earlier ruling.
“In light of the above, my ruling of the 23rd of October is suspended sine die (indefinitely) to avoid the collapse of Parliament process,” said Adv Mudenda.
Norton legislator Mr Temba Mliswa, who had moved a motion requesting the Speaker to reverse the ban, thanked him for the decision.
“I want to thank you Mr Speaker Sir for reversing the decision which shows that you are a listening leader,” said Mr Mliswa.
Adv Mudenda warned that he would soon invoke provisions of the Parliament’s Standing Orders by charging ministers that continue to bunk Parliament’s Question Time.
He gave the warning after he wrote to the President during the course of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament raising concern on the behaviour of some ministers who do not attend sessions without seeking leave of absence as required by the Standing Rules and Orders.
State Media|Government has outlawed the fitting of new electric geysers, but existing geysers can continue to be used.
Owners of electric geysers are encouraged to switch to solar, while new solar geysers can have an electric back-up, although that must be set to operate outside peak demand periods.
The ban was announced by Energy and Power Development Minister Fortune Chasi in regulations gazetted last Friday.
Energy experts have noted that heating water in geysers absorbs 40 percent of electricity used by an average home and that Zimbabwe has over 250 000 electric geysers.
The regulations banning the use of new electric water heaters, dubbed the Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, are contained in Statutory Instrument 235 of 2019.
They were promulgated in consultation with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) in terms of section 65 (q) of the Electricity Act.
The banning of new electrical geysers is part of Government efforts to reduce demand for electricity and promote the use of renewable sources of energy.
“These regulations are meant to regulate the installation, licensing, operation, repair, maintenance, retrofit and upgrade of solar water heating systems for the production of sanitary hot water to save electricity,” reads section 2 of the regulations.
The regulations shall apply to all property developers, architects, engineers and users of electricity and users of hot water, but will not apply to existing premises with electrical geysers.
Exemptions allowing new electric geysers are possible, but have to be approved by Zera.
There are four grounds for exemption: premises with technical limitations; premises supplied with hot water from a co-generation plant in or next to the premises; premises using electricity generated from renewable energy and the excess is used to heat water as a dump load; and such other premises as the authority may determine.
Zera has to process applications in 30 days and give reasons if it turns the request down.
Back-up water heating systems may be installed to cater for when there is extended cloud cover or a breakdown.
“The back-up water heater systems that utilise traditional fuels, including electricity, gas, or similar fuels, may be separately installed in buildings or be integrated into the solar heating system to ensure that there is an adequate supply of hot water at all times, especially during periods of extended cloud cover,” reads the regulations.
“The conventional back-up system shall be designed to supplement a solar water heating system by operating when absolutely necessary to supply the energy deficit from solar collectors due to adverse weather conditions or solar water heating system defects.
“All geysers with an electricity back-up to be inhibited from using electricity during peak hours.”And the regulations make it clear that as before, all geysers have to conform to local authority by-laws.
Those installing solar water heaters now have to be more professional and issue an installation certificate giving the date of installation, capacity of the solar water heating system, details of the installer and warranty for the premises.
Solar geysers will help the country to save 300MW a year.
CAPE TOWN. — Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has landed in South Africa after being spotted at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday.
Klopp visited the Mother City in 2017 as an ambassador to a local soccer charity for children, Joy is Round, and donated £10 000 (R188 000) to the initiative run by the Hout Bay United Football Community.
Sport24 reached out to Hout Bay United FC who confirmed Klopp’s trip was purely a private holiday during the current FIFA international break and is not linked to any official event at the club.
The club which runs a soccer academy for children aged seven to 18, oversees an initiative which aims to raise funds for grassroots soccer through the sale of balls and art made from old clothing and materials.
The 52-year-old Klopp was also spotted meeting 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Proteas Test skipper Faf du Plessis who shared a picture on his Instagram account.
Faf posted a picture to his 1.1 million followers, writing “About last night . . . When ur bro @siya_kolisi_the_bear has a serious man crush moment when he meets one of his heroes . . . very impressive man . Get why his players love him so much . I’m a fan as well now ????????”. — AFP
Chiredzi Town is in mourning after residents lost six of their own in a head-on collision between a commuter omnibus and a haulage truck at Maranda turn off, 166km from Masvingo on the Beitbridge Highway on Tuesday.
The six have now been identified by police as Reuben Madzingo (24), Tawonga Mazana (28), Farai (38) and Collen Ernest Chipungu (37), Delight Zireva (31) and Vimbai Beta (41).
Beta was a farm manager at Farmware in Chiredzi.
Information gathered by The Herald shows that five of the six were businesspeople involved in commodity broking and were travelling to Polokwane, South Africa, on a routine business trip, while Madzingo had been sent by his father to buy spare parts for their tractor.
Chipungu owned the kombi and was driving.
They left Chiredzi around 3am, and three hours later, the lorry coming north encroached into their lane, resulting in the vehicles colliding head-on.
Zireva was a newly-wed after tying the knot in April last year and he left behind a wife who is expecting. Beta lost his wife some years back in a car accident, and is survived by three children.
Madzingo was a former student of Zimbabwe School of Mines, who was waiting for his final examinations results, while Mazana was still cutting his teeth in business.State media
Government has outlawed the fitting of new electric geysers, but existing geysers can continue to be used.
Owners of electric geysers are encouraged to switch to solar, while new solar geysers can have an electric back-up, although that must be set to operate outside peak demand periods.
The ban was announced by Energy and Power Development Minister Fortune Chasi in regulations gazetted last Friday.
Energy experts have noted that heating water in geysers absorbs 40 percent of electricity used by an average home and that Zimbabwe has over 250 000 electric geysers.
The regulations banning the use of new electric water heaters, dubbed the Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, are contained in Statutory Instrument 235 of 2019.
They were promulgated in consultation with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) in terms of section 65 (q) of the Electricity Act.
The banning of new electrical geysers is part of Government efforts to reduce demand for electricity and promote the use of renewable sources of energy.
“These regulations are meant to regulate the installation, licensing, operation, repair, maintenance, retrofit and upgrade of solar water heating systems for the production of sanitary hot water to save electricity,” reads section 2 of the regulations.
The regulations shall apply to all property developers, architects, engineers and users of electricity and users of hot water, but will not apply to existing premises with electrical geysers.
Exemptions allowing new electric geysers are possible, but have to be approved by Zera.State media
The first symptoms of breast cancer usually appear as an area of thickened tissue in the breast or a lump in the breast or an armpit.
Other symptoms include:
pain in the armpits or breast that does not change with the monthly cycle
pitting or redness of the skin of the breast, similar to the surface of an orange
a rash around or on one of the nipples
discharge from a nipple, possibly containing blood
a sunken or inverted nipple
a change in the size or shape of the breast
peeling, flaking, or scaling of the skin on the breast or nipple
Most breast lumps are not cancerous.
However, women should visit a doctor for an examination if they notice a lump on the breast.
A doctor stages cancer according to the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
There are different ways of staging breast cancer. One way is from stage 0–4, with subdivided categories at each numbered stage.
Descriptions of the four main stages are listed below, though the specific substage of a cancer may also depend on other specific characteristics of the tumor, such as HER2 receptor status.
Stage 0: Known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the cells are limited to within the ducts and have not invaded surrounding tissues.
Stage 1: At this stage, the tumor measures up to 2 centimeters (cm) across. It has not affected any lymph nodes, or there are small groups of cancer cells in the lymph nodes.
Stage 2: The tumor is 2 cm across, and it has started to spread to nearby nodes, or is 2–5 cm across and has not spread to the lymph nodes.
Stage 3: The tumor is up to 5 cm across, and it has spread to several lymph nodes or the tumor is larger than 5 cm and has spread to a few lymph nodes.
Stage 4: The cancer has spread to distant organs, most often the bones, liver, brain, or lungs.
After puberty , a woman’s breast consists of fat, connective tissue, and thousands of lobules.
These are tiny glands that produce milk for breastfeeding. Tiny tubes, or ducts, carry the milk toward the nipple.
Cancer causes the cells to multiply uncontrollably. They do not die at the usual point in their life cycle.
This excessive cell growth causes cancer because the tumor uses nutrients and energy and deprives the cells around it.
Breast cancer usually starts in the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. From there, it can spread to other parts of the body.
Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer.
Advances in screening and treatment for breast cancer have improved survival rates dramatically since 1989.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
The chance of any woman dying from breast cancer is around 1 in 38 (2.6%).
The ACS estimate that 268,600 women will receive a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer, and 62,930 people will receive a diagnosis of noninvasive cancer in 2019.
In the same year, the ACS report that 41,760 women will die as a result of breast cancer. However, due to advances in treatment, death rates from breast cancer have been decreasing since 1989.
Awareness of the symptoms and the need for screening are important ways of reducing the risk.
In rare instances, breast cancer can also affect men, but this article will focus on breast cancer in women.Medical News Today
Farai Dziva|
The leader of Divine Alliance for Vitalisation of Inspired Development (DAVID) opposition political party,
Melbah Dzapasi has declared that if she assumes power, she will impose the death sentence on those convicted of corruption.
In an interview with The Herald, the leader of the little known opposition party called for deterrent sentences to eradicate corruption.
“If we had it our way(implying that if she assumes power) as a means of fighting corruption, we would take the radical action of bringing back the death sentence for all those who partake in corruption.
… In my opinion, corruption has become a moral deficiency among Zimbabweans as it has now spilt to the private sector and even the Judiciary,” said Dzapasi .
Highlanders coach Hendrik Pieter de Jongh has criticised the Premier Soccer League and Zifa for scheduling games during the FIFA international break.
The league announced a full fixtures schedule for mid-week and weekend despite the national team’s involvement in the Afcon Qualifiers.
Speaking at his presser ahead of Wednesday’s clash against Ngezi Platinum Stars, de Jongh said: “The only problem is PSL and Zifa, who l feel should follow the Fifa rules.
“They are not my rules, but Fifa rules. All over the world, the FAs listen to coaches, so I hope that in future we won’t have situations such as this one. ”
The Dutchman’s comments follow after Chicken Inn coach Joey Antipas also blasted the move to have the league games during the international break.
The Gamecocks gaffer will travel to Bindura for their game against Mushowani and at the same time, he will be required to be in camp with Warriors as he doubling as interim coach.
“This whole thing is a mess because this is a Fifa week,” Antipas said on Monday. “Everywhere in the world, no local games are being played.
“Mind you, the national team games take priority over the domestic programme.
“I think we had too many stoppages during the season and now it is the clubs that are paying heavily for that.”
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya and Harare City’s Lloyd Chitembwe are also in the same predicament as they also make up the Warriors technical team.Soccer 24
Yesterday marked a paradigm shift in the history of the University of Zimbabwe.
Since the formation of the University of Zimbabwe, in 1952 when it was still the University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, the University of Zimbabwe has never declared a female president.
However the courageous, fearless Madam President, Miss Abiona Mataranyika rose beyond the limitations, patriarchy, and societal views of Women’s leadership, which I am so proud of. She made a resounding victory with 2511 votes which were more than twice the votes of the Vice President , more than thrice the votes of the third contestant, and more than million the votes of the fourth contestant.
We do not only celebrate the victory of Abiona Mataranyika, we also celebrate the Victory of our Secretaries Alfred Gucci Ndlovu and Watson Mavura. The campaign was not easy at all, false character deformation, cyber bullying and Madam President receiving various labels as a women. The chauvinistic ZANU PF on campus also tried hard to manipulate our votes by inciting violence upon the students and the institution at large, some were hurt due to the violence, stones thrown and riot chasing students, but still we managed to safeguard the students voice; they could shout that “hatingambotongwe nemukadzi vamwe vachiti ZICOSU ndiyo ichatonga”
I would like to thank the campaign team, the students who came in numbers to vote for Abiona, the team that worked tirelessly for the victory, the former and current student leaders always there for us, on the pictures and not on the pictures, for giving us solidarity, I am so proud that ZINASU nurtures good leaders, I am so thankful for the continuous support, you stood by us through thick and thin.
I am proud of you Abiona Mataranyika, you rose above the influence, you change the moderus operandi and set a peace for all future young women. May you continue to shine and impact. I give this duty to every women out there, its our duty to nurture and advise Abiona in a good way, we don’t only want her to make history as the first female president, but we want her to have the best leadership, serve well as well as making history for the future female presidents.
Long live Zinasu Long Live
Women Emancipation at Empowerment at the Centre
When She Rise We all Rise
Women can Lead
Farai Dziva|Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi has claimed the G-40 faction wants to use house maids to eliminate Government Ministers.
“Team G40 is back again with dirty tactics this time using house maids to administer poison, explosives and other harmful substances including ambushes.
Ministers be warned,” wrote Mutodi on Twitter.
However former Higher and Tertiary Education Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo has said Mutodi is afraid of his own shadow.
“This coming from a deputy minister of
@InfoMinZW
? Paranoia has hit town as things fall apart for the embattled regime. Next they’ll start suspecting their spouses to be in bed with the enemy…”
Farai Dziva|Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi has claimed the G-40 faction wants to use house maids to eliminate Government Ministers.
“Team G40 is back again with dirty tactics this time using house maids to administer poison, explosives and other harmful substances including ambushes.
Ministers be warned,” wrote Mutodi on Twitter.
However former Higher and Tertiary Education Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo has said Mutodi is afraid of his own shadow.
“This coming from a deputy minister of
@InfoMinZW
? Paranoia has hit town as things fall apart for the embattled regime. Next they’ll start suspecting their spouses to be in bed with the enemy…”
#PostCabinetPressBriefing Cabinet remains seized with the current power outages that are adversely impacting on production across all sectors of the economy. More power augmentation projects are being implemented countrywide. pic.twitter.com/zEUgqFcf5S
— Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting (@InfoMinZW) November 12, 2019
#PostCabinetPressBriefing Cabinet remains seized with the current power outages that are adversely impacting on production across all sectors of the economy. More power augmentation projects are being implemented countrywide. pic.twitter.com/zEUgqFcf5S
— Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting (@InfoMinZW) November 12, 2019
By A Correspondent- Government has professed ignorance over the load shedding of electricity in Beitbridge hospital that has led to the health facility shutting its mortuary.
On Wednesday afternoon opposition Member of Parliament for Mabuku Tafara James Chidakwa asked the Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development Magna Mudyiwa, “Government mortuaries are rejecting dead bodies citing lack of electricity so where are people supposed to take these bodies since its government responsibility to preserve these bodies?”
Mudyiwa said:
“I don’t know why these mortuary are rejecting the bodies, but we have tried as a ministry to ring fence areas that have mortuaries so that they will always have electricity
“Our responsibility as a ministry is to provide electricity which we are doing with the little energy that we have.”
Beitbridge hospital told the public that the electricity challenges affecting them did not allow them to fully operate the mortuary.
Zimbabwe has been facing electricity challenges that have forced the power utility to load shed electricity at some instances up to 18 hours.
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has been hit by mass resignations, with at least 12 top executives reported to have resigned.
The resignations have been prompted by alleged interference, endemic corruption, harassment and threats from some board members, a local publication reported:
Quite a number have resigned and it is now an everyday thing. People are frustrated and there is a feeling that things can’t continue like this.
They know that if they are accused of anything, processes are manipulated and they will not win so they are opting out. The situation is bad.
Officials who have allegedly resigned include Simpson Mandizha (administration), Tanyaradzwa Mandisodza (finance), Wilfred Chiroodza, Anyway Mudodo (finance manager), Hazel Tlou (finance tolling) and Daphne Charamba (finance tolling).
Vikani Lulamani (finance tolling) Muthetheleli Mpofu (finance tolling, engineer G Kufa (management), Gift Kanotangudza an ICT manager, Shadreck Matengabadza (audit manager) and company secretary Mathlene Mujokoro are reported to have resigned as well.
