By Political Reporter- One of the opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa’s loyalists, Fadzai Mahere, has won a court appeal again, both conviction and sentencing.

Mahere showed her loyalty to Chamisa by resigning from Parliament last month soon after the former CCC leader chickened out of the opposition movement.

On Wednesday, the High Court overturned the conviction and sentence of the former Mount Pleasant MP and lawyer for communicating a false statement in 2021 by Harare Magistrate Taurai Manuwere.

Justice Benjamin Chikowero and Justice Pisirayi Kwenda Wednesday ruled that Mahere had been charged, tried and convicted on the basis of a non-existent law and upheld her appeal and quashed the conviction and sentence.

According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Mahere had in April 2023, been fined US$500 or imprisonment for three months after she was convicted of undermining public confidence in a law enforcement agency, the Prison Service or the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe.
Mahere was arrested on 11 January 2021 by the police, who charged her with publishing or communicating a false statement with the intention of inciting or promoting public disorder or public violence or endangering public safety as defined in section 31(a)(i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act alternatively section 31(a)(iii) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act for allegedly undermining public confidence in a law enforcement agency, the Prison Service or the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe.
She was accused of sharing a message on the X social media platform wherein she allegedly communicated that a ZRP officer had beaten to death a baby that was strapped on its mother’s back, a claim which prosecutors said was false.

By- ZBC Chief Executive Adelaide Chikunguru has been fired for associating with the former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.

Chikunguru was fired Tuesday by the newly-appointed ZBC Board.

In a statement, the ZBC board said the reasons for Chikunguru’s suspension have been confidentially made known to her but are not, however, being made public for the time being.

ZBC’s Finance Director, Assael Machakata, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the duration of Chikunguru’s suspension.

ZBC workers recently accused Chikunguru of making decisions that make their conditions of service unbearable.

In a letter of complaint addressed to board chairperson Helliate Rushwaya and copied to other board of directors, the ZBC workers committee accused Chikunguru, human resource director Julius Toringepi, and corporate secretary Patricia Muchengwa of undermining decisions meant to improve their welfare.

The Standard reported sources as saying the trio was deliberately delaying the processes to have workers’ salaries increased as a way of sabotaging the new board.

Chikunguru is said to be loyal to the past board led by Josaya Tayi, which was appointed by former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.

The ZBC workers claimed they are owed back pay for October to December 2022 and other dues for January to March 2023 outlined in the National Employment Council collective bargaining agreement.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board chaired by Helliate Rushwaya in January this year.

Rushwaya was on the previous ZBC board and was the only former board member who was retained.

Acting Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jonathan Gandari announced the appointment of the new ZBC board via a statement issued on 10 January.

Other members of the new ZBC board are Advocate Lewis Uriri, Chipo Nheta, Precious Charandura, Charles Munganasa, Henry Mukono and Naneti Silikuni.

The appointment of the new ZBC board came after the Josaya Tai-led board’s term of office expired.

The previous ZBC board chaired by Tai, included Thomas Bvuma, Tsitsi Dangarembizi, Rushwaya, Dorothy Mabika, Devnanda Popatla, Reverend Thompson Dube and Brian Mutangandebvu.

By- The newly-appointed ZBC Board of Directors has suspended the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Chikunguru.

In a statement, the ZBC board said the reasons for Chikunguru’s suspension have been confidentially made known to her but are not, however, being made public for the time being.

ZBC’s Finance Director, Assael Machakata, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the duration of Chikunguru’s suspension.

ZBC workers recently accused Chikunguru of making decisions that make their conditions of service unbearable.

In a letter of complaint addressed to board chairperson Helliate Rushwaya and copied to other board of directors, the ZBC workers committee accused Chikunguru, human resource director Julius Toringepi, and corporate secretary Patricia Muchengwa of undermining decisions meant to improve their welfare.

The Standard reported sources as saying the trio was deliberately delaying the processes to have workers’ salaries increased as a way of sabotaging the new board.

Chikunguru is said to be loyal to the past board led by Josaya Tayi, which was appointed by former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.

The ZBC workers claimed they are owed back pay for October to December 2022 and other dues for January to March 2023 outlined in the National Employment Council collective bargaining agreement.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board chaired by Helliate Rushwaya in January this year.

Rushwaya was on the previous ZBC board and was the only former board member who was retained.

Acting Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jonathan Gandari announced the appointment of the new ZBC board via a statement issued on 10 January.

Other members of the new ZBC board are Advocate Lewis Uriri, Chipo Nheta, Precious Charandura, Charles Munganasa, Henry Mukono and Naneti Silikuni.

The appointment of the new ZBC board came after the Josaya Tai-led board’s term of office expired.

The previous ZBC board chaired by Tai, included Thomas Bvuma, Tsitsi Dangarembizi, Rushwaya, Dorothy Mabika, Devnanda Popatla, Reverend Thompson Dube and Brian Mutangandebvu.

By Political Editor – Suspected state security agents have created a fake X account for former Zengeza West lawmaker Job Sikhala and are using it to twist information.

This came out Wednesday after Sikhala denied the authenticity of a Twitter account using his name, discouraging the wearing of party regalia at the burial of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali set for this weekend.

Sikhala labels the account as fake and alleges it to be a deliberate attempt to distort facts and manipulate public perception.

The outspoken opposition politician has clarified that the information circulating on the X account is entirely false, emphasising that he has not issued any directive against the use of party regalia, whether blue or yellow, at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral.

Sikhala firmly attributes the misinformation to state agencies, characterising it as part of an agenda-setting strategy aimed at influencing public opinion.

Sikhala states:

“I want to make it clear that the story claiming that I have directed the exclusion of party regalia, whether blue or yellow, at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral is a fabrication. It stems from a fake account operating under my name, orchestrated by state agencies. This misinformation must be disregarded, as its sole purpose is agenda setting.”

The dismissal by Sikhala highlights the challenges posed by misinformation and the potential involvement of state actors in shaping public narratives surrounding sensitive events.

By A Correspondent

In a bizarre and audacious move, Sengezo Tshabangu, self-appointed Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has made headlines by claiming ownership of Advocate Nelson Chamisa’s face.

Tshabangu’s assertion has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwean politics, raising questions about intellectual property rights, party loyalty, and the limits of political maneuvering.

The controversy erupted when Tshabangu, in a display of apparent desperation, issued a stern warning to anyone who dares to use the logo bearing Advocate Chamisa’s face.

Asserting his authority within the CCC, Tshabangu declared his readiness to pursue legal action against individuals or entities that utilize Chamisa’s likeness without his consent.

“Let me set it clear that I’m one of the most influential decisión making board members of the CCC,the people who claim to have fired me had their sweet dreams and they must be strongly warned against maliciously using the party logo as that will attract severe consequences, ” Tshabangu claimed.

Tshabangu’s bold declaration has not only reignited tensions within the CCC but has also drawn widespread skepticism and criticism from across the political spectrum. Many view his claim of ownership over Chamisa’s face as absurd and legally dubious, raising concerns about the manipulation of party symbols for personal gain or political advantage.

Moreover, Tshabangu’s assertion of authority within the CCC adds another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics.

His self-proclaimed position as a decision-making board member of the CCC challenges the legitimacy of the party’s internal structures and further fuels internal divisions and power struggles.

In response to Tshabangu’s claims, voices within the CCC have expressed skepticism and condemnation, questioning the motives behind his actions and calling for transparency and accountability within the party.

Some have accused Tshabangu of attempting to assert control over the CCC for personal gain or political manipulation, while others have urged unity and solidarity in the face of external pressures and challenges.

Amidst the controversy, Advocate Nelson Chamisa, the central figure at the heart of Tshabangu’s claims, has remained notably silent.

His absence from the fray has only served to intensify speculation and uncertainty surrounding the situation, leaving many to wonder about the implications for his leadership and the future direction of the CCC.

As the dust settles on Tshabangu’s bold assertion of ownership over Advocate Nelson Chamisa’s face, Zimbabwean politics finds itself at a crossroads.

The episode serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges inherent in political mobilization and organization, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and integrity within political parties.

Ultimately, the fate of Tshabangu’s claim and its impact on the CCC and Zimbabwean politics at large remain uncertain.

However, one thing is clear: the episode has ignited a fierce debate about the boundaries of political authority, the sanctity of party symbols, and the importance of principled leadership in navigating the turbulent waters of Zimbabwean politics.

By Political Editor – Former Zengeza West lawmaker Job Sikhala has vehemently denied the authenticity of a Twitter account using his name that discourages the wearing of party regalia at the burial of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali set for this coming weekend.

Sikhala labels the account as fake and alleges it to be a deliberate attempt to distort facts and manipulate public perception.

The outspoken opposition politician has clarified that the information circulating on the X account is entirely false, emphasising that he has not issued any directive against the use of party regalia, whether blue or yellow, at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral.

Sikhala firmly attributes the misinformation to state agencies, characterising it as part of an agenda-setting strategy aimed at influencing public opinion.

ZimEye made several attempts to obtain a comment from Sikhala before publishing the initial story but failed to reach him for clarification.

Sikhala states:

“I want to make it clear that the ZimEye story claiming that I have directed the exclusion of party regalia, whether blue or yellow, at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral is a fabrication. It stems from a fake account operating under my name, orchestrated by state agencies. This misinformation must be disregarded, as its sole purpose is agenda setting.”

The dismissal by Sikhala highlights the challenges posed by misinformation and the potential involvement of state actors in shaping public narratives surrounding sensitive events.

By Political Reporter-The Emerson Mnangagwa controlled judiciary has delivered a harsh blow to Tendai Biti, the rotational acting President of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), by convicting and fining him for the verbal assault of Russian investor Tatiana Aleshina in 2020.

This shocking revelation raises questions about Biti’s alleged betrayal of Nelson Chamisa in favour of collaboration with Zanu PF.

Biti, a key figure within the CCC, was working alongside Zanu PF and Sengezo Tshabangu to undermine Nelson Chamisa’s leadership within the party.

In a strategic move, Biti and his associates successfully sidelined Chamisa and secured top party positions for themselves, only to face unexpected consequences when the very courts aligned with Zanu PF turned against him.

On Tuesday, Harare Magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro found Biti guilty of assaulting businesswoman and investor Mrs. Tatiana Aleshina, imposing a fine of US$300.

The magistrate ordered Biti to pay the fine forthwith, with no extension, or face six months in prison.

Additionally, six months of the sentence were suspended on the condition that he refrains from committing a similar offense within the next five years.

Mrs. Guwuriro noted that Biti, a legal practitioner, should have managed his emotions better, emphasizing that he is not a first-time offender, having previously been convicted for contravening the electoral act.

Criticizing Biti’s conduct as an honorable Member of Parliament at the time, she stated, “The accused abused the court and wasted its time by making his applications for referral to the Constitutional Court on a piece-meal.”

While acknowledging that the assault was not severe, the magistrate highlighted the impact on the complainant, asserting that more was expected from Biti considering his stature in society.

In mitigation, Biti’s lawyer argued that his client, aged 56 and married with five children, supports his family, including paying for the tertiary education of three of his children.

The defence stressed Biti’s responsibility towards his widowed mother, whom he cares for.

On the other hand, the State, led by Advocate Tafara Chirambira, argued that a fine was too trivial for the severity of the case, asserting that Biti’s financial means should not exempt him from a more punitive measure.

Advocate Chirambira emphasised that the court should not be influenced by politics or media narratives.

This legal episode not only exposes Biti’s alleged betrayal of Chamisa but also raises concerns about the intertwining of politics and judiciary, shedding light on the complexity of legal proceedings involving prominent political figures in Zimbabwe.

Kwazulu Natal- In a significant breakthrough, the Kwazulu Natal Police in South Africa have confirmed the apprehension of six individuals linked to the February 2023 shooting in Durban that claimed the lives of renowned rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibs’ Motsoane.

Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, disclosed that thorough investigations have established Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes as the primary target in the shooting incident.

The grim incident unfolded last year, leaving both Forbes and Motsoane
fatally wounded.

Addressing the media in Durban during a press conference, Mkhwanazi and Police Minister Bheki Cele shed light on the latest developments in the case, confirming the arrest of six suspects responsible for the murders of AKA and Tebello ‘Tibs’ Motsoane.

Additionally, they hinted at the possibility of more arrests as the investigation unfolds.

Mkhwanazi provided chilling details of the planned attack, revealing, “From our investigation, it became clear that Mr. Forbes was the main target. He was followed from the airport, tracked to the hotel, and observed inside the restaurant.” He continued, “The initial plan was not to execute the shooting in the manner it occurred. The intention was to shoot him within the confines of his vehicle. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, as he lingered outside while greeting a friend, the hitmen decided not to wait, leading to the tragic turn of events. The second victim, Tibs Motsoane, became a victim of circumstance.”

The police commissioner emphasised the meticulous strategy employed by the law enforcement agencies, revealing that the investigation’s first arrest took place in April of the preceding year. Mkhwanazi explained, “Our strategy involved identifying the six suspects involved in parallel cases, arresting them, and holding them in custody. Initially, we refrained from charging them directly in connection to the main case, number 85 of February last year in Florida. This approach aimed to ensure the capture of all key suspects, particularly the mastermind behind the orchestrated hit.”

As the investigation continues to unfold, the South African authorities remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice, determined to bring all responsible parties to account for the heinous act that shook the nation.-SABC

By Farai D Hove | ZimEye | Reports have emerged from the ZANU PF community that their spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa’s farm was subjected to a violent attack on Christmas Eve, amid the political tensions leading to his removal from a ministerial position. The incident, which has only recently come to light, involves the alleged bombing and burning of Mutsvangwa’s Halfway Tobacco farm.

Activist Kerina Mujati has brought this alarming incident to public attention, questioning the apparent silence from journalists regarding the matter. According to Mujati, the attack occurred during a time of heightened political discord between Mutsvangwa and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, suggesting a possible link to their notorious public disagreements.

The attack reportedly involved the use of grenades, leading to the destruction of the farm’s tobacco crop, along with significant financial losses. Mujati’s account indicates that Chris Mutsvangwa and his family narrowly escaped harm during the incident. This violent act raises serious concerns about the safety of political figures in Zimbabwe and the extreme measures taken against them amidst political rivalries.

Furthermore, Mujati highlighted a separate tragedy affecting the Mutsvangwa family, with the loss of another grandchild in Kenya in September 2023. This detail underscores the series of misfortunes befalling Chris Mutsvangwa and his family, painting a grim picture of their current circumstances.

Mutsvangwa was still to comment over the incident.

State House was mute over the development.

The fate of the former minister falls short on the heels of swirling reports within the party particularly in Mash West areas, stemming from a contentious deliberation that accuses him of an embarrassing relationship with one of his superiors, details of which are unprintable. The superior’s name is also unprintable.

Central Committee member, Phillip Chiyangwa speaking on file video, says in ZANU PF men are forced to surrender their ‘bedroom porridge’ to their seniors, a practice observed since the 1960s.

In the shadowed halls of power, where whispers wind their way,
A minister, once held aloft, now sees his fate’s decay.
Entwined in silent stories, with roots too deep to tell,
His path, once paved with promise, leads to a private hell.

Amidst the swirling tempest of the party’s inner strife,
He’s caught within a maelstrom, that’s stripped him of his life.
Accusations, veiled in darkness, where names dare not be read,
Speak of bonds unspoken, and paths one should not tread.

For in the dance of dominion, where secrets hold their sway,
The price of whispered allegiances is oft too steep to pay.
Thus, the former minister, ensnared by silent chains,
Finds his legacy in ruins, as the specter of disgrace remains.

The ZANU PF community and wider Zimbabwean society are now grappling with the implications of this attack, raising questions about the state of political discourse and the extent. – ZimEye

“ if you ask me to account, eeh for a car that I pot, bought 30 years ago because you hate me so much, you don’t like me you know, you hate me so much. Eeh I have more money in my current account than all those figures that he talks about and that money I can account for it, so I think it’s very petty as Zimbabweans to really, you know…” – Hopewell Chin’ono.

https://x.com/zimeye/status/1739358535551451505?s=46

By A Correspondent | ZimEye | The controversial activist, Hopewell Chin’ono (HC), contradicted himself multiple times during a Sunday night spaces engagement he hosted with UK-based online presenter Gerald Belts (GB).

In less than 15 minutes, he claimed he would not insult those he disagrees with, yet in the same breath, he used terms like “bullshit” to respond to a request for the name of a UK lender he claimed financed his first property with a GBP 50,000 loan in the form of a sports car. Rather than simply revealing the funder’s name, Chin’ono hurled a barrage of insults, dismissing the request as nonsensical.

Additionally, Chin’ono contradicted a letter from a UK embassy staff member addressing a political accusation by falsely claiming it was a standard criminal records check. He asserted that the letter, authored by a secretary responsible for political communications, stated he “is not a fugitive from justice,” when in fact the letter contained no such wording. It related to allegations of his political persecution. The document mentions Hopewell Chin’ono’s new identity, under which he has just recently visited the UK, not during previous times 1994 to 2002. This identity was one of many assumed by deported Zimbabweans who exploited the vacuum created by changes to the DNA system after the September 11, 2001 bombings. Investigations reveal that during the period of his unexplained property acquisitions, Chin’ono operated under a different name before his sudden relocation to Zimbabwe.

In December, Chin’ono who has failed proceeds of crime tests as the one done by his former employer, Geoff Nyarota,  changed his own story over the source of his funds. 

FRAUD ALERT: Before he discloses the UK institution he says sprung him into property ownership with a
£50,000 credit for a sportscar in 1996 at the age of 25, Hopewell Chin'ono announces another riveting colourful-claim, that he acquired properties rather from selling cellphones… pic.twitter.com/rO4ios8jgS

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) December 27, 2023

Below was the part exchange:

HC: Politics has been so toxic. It has been so toxic that brothers and sisters hate each other and yet they are fighting the same animal. You know, eeeh. And and and, I have shared my frustration with my relationship with Professor Brilliant with Zhangazha. I have said to Zhangazha, you know, Brilliant is errm, we belong to the same Institute, eeeh, Tutu fellowship, Africa leadership institute. We went to Oxford together at different times.

We need to relate. We are Zimbabweans we might differ on certain things you know, we should never, we should never fight each other to the point where we belittle each other where we insult each other we are brothers at the end of the day you know, it is just like back home in the rural areas we can, we can sit on the fire and disagree, to support different parties. But, we shouldn’t get to a point where we can’t engage with each other.

GB: Right. And also, I have received so many questions I am not realising now I have received so many questions.

HC: No, no, please please, these questions, I’m ready to answer them. We don’t do this every day.

GB: Let me, I want to acknowledge the people that I have added, I will come to you Gari. There’s a question here that says ask when he last spoke with Chamisa was it way before the leaked audios that is one question and then another one is saying.

Hopewell Chinono(HC): I want to address the issue of the audio, which Simba-Chikanza of ZimEye keeps bringing out. That is, that that.

GB: On top of that is there is the question of the safe houses as well, reported that you reported to Chiwenga, you know, if you can put that together.

Hopewell Chin’ono (HC) Yes, yes yes, that question that’s a ghost account of Simba-Chikanza asking you and I am happy to answer, it let me answer it. Aah, the first question is that Simba knows very well that those audios were doctored. Ah. They don’t represent a conversation that happened; but the most important thing is that I think I hope I will be able to look for it, but anyway, what Simba keeps posting that I exposed people it’s a lie. The what happened was that I was taken to have a conversation in 2018 which I publicly talked about. In that conversation there was the British ambassador, the EUAmbassador, a Congolese businessman called Kala Mpinga, Vice President Chiwenga, and then we were taken to the president of the country, Emmerson Mnangagwa. It had nothing with all this bullshit that Simba posts about. Simba has gone to a point of asking me to account for a car that I drove 30 years ago, LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH, I assume that people have common sense you know. Eeh. And and and, and, so, in that regard I was never going to answer all this nonsense uncle Ged, but, you know if you ask me to account, eeh for a car that I pot, bought 30 years ago because you hate me so much, you don’t like me you know, you hate me so much. Eeh I have more money in my current account than all those figures that he talks about and that money I can account for it, so I think it’s very petty as Zimbabweans to really, you know, imagine if I get into an argument with Kuda Musasiwa over something else, and then I start asking him to account for a car that he bought 30 years ago.

I start asking him to account for a house. You know I’ve been asked to account for my house more than 1000 times ago, more than a thousand times I mean, not ago, eeh, the British embassy has had to issue a public statement that I am not a fugitive from justice but that is how petty Zimbabweans are. Erin, I will post it right away. The British embassy has had to issue a statement to say “Hopewell Chinono is not a fugitive from justice in Britain,” but in a country that has no single working radiotherapy machine that has no clean drinking water that has no decent roads, that has no pensions for its pensioners, every day Simba-Chikanza tweets about the sports car that I drove and he lies about how I am a fugitive from justice and all that it’s a shame; it’s a shame because it shows the rest of the world; I want to tell you Uncle Ged, I want to tell you about how this is so shameful. I was invited for coffee, aah in PARKTOWN NORTH in Johannesburg by Geoff, who is the correspondent of the Canadian Globe, aaah in Johannesburg and he said to me, you know, aah, let’s have drinks, aah, Geoff York and he said to me this guy keeps writing about you. What’s going on? Is everything okay? But this is how the rest of the world sees us, as a people. You know, you are chasing after a 52 year old guy and you asking him to account for how he bought a house for 60,000 in Chisipite. You’re chasing after a 52 year old guy and you’re asking him to account how he bought a Toyota Supra in 1996 and today is 2024. I have never worked for Govt. I don’t earn public funds. I have never stolen anything from the state but a whole supposedly website spends two years chasing after a guy asking him; what if I tell you that I have £3 million in my account today, that I have worked for that I can account for that has been paid into that account by British institutions like ITV news that I have worked for and you’re asking me about £50,000 when I have £3 million in my account; when I live in a 4 million eh, eh Rand house in Johannesburg; when I live in a US$600,000 house in Harare and the whole struggle is reduced to talking about how a man bought a car worth US$50,000 or pounds 30 years ago ; It just shows how petty we are. It shows how.

GB: But, eh, why don’t you engage him in that aspect in a conversation?

HC: no no no no I’m never going to do that uncle Ged.

GB: because we are now being caught in a crossfire no no I think what we need to do. I think

GB: what we need to do so we host both of you?

HC: no no no no I think what we need to do a sensible people is to focus on sensitive sensible issues. If we start degenerating into, into these stupid things, then there is no reason why foreigners have to respect us because if we can’t respect ourselves, why do we expect strangers to respect us?

GB: right, so on that issue your clarification when it comes to those issues that he has raised…?

HC: No there is no clarification. I just said, I just said things in passing. I don’t owe that guy anything, as I said to you, I am not a public figure. I have more money than he talks about. I have no obligation to tell anyone how I have earned that money I have never worked for Govt. I’ve worked my whole life for private media. You know who I have worked for. If you think that what I have I didn’t earn it to go to ITV news. Those are my employers. Those are the people that were paying me money if you think that I did not earn what I have got like I live in a nice house and I don’t deserve it go to ITV news. Those are my employers, they say it publicly that they employed me. Why should, I mean, your grandmother stays in the rural areas and she doesn’t even have a pension, she doesn’t even have medication, and you want to know how I bought a car 30 years ago, come here on Uncle GED, let’s move on.

GB: LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH. Others will be saying isn’t it that a crime does not expire, Apologies, but it is hard; but anyway there is also a question here

HC:I think there’s a guy called Tino. The Village Boy I had blocked him. I have unblocked him.

GB: I think he wanted to ask something no no no he was here. He has actually asked a question, so in the spirit of unblocking people which is quite good. Okay there is there is a question here it is being said it is being asked. Are you going to apologise to Nelson Chamisa privately or publicly and move onto build a greater Zimbabwe?

HC: I have no reason to apologise to my brother Nelson because everything I said was based on facts, and eeeh, what that person needs to do is to come and say to me what you said about Nelson or about CCC on this particular instance is wrong and here are the facts.

I have no reason to apologise to politicians. I never apologise to politicians. Nelson Chamisa and all the other politicians and I talk to all of them. Today today today, eeh, eeh, I went to have my haircut and and the person who told me where I could get my hair cut was Saviour Kasukuwere I am in Johannesburg at the moment. And, and and I talk to all of them and I don’t hide that.

I talk to Saviour Kasukuwere, I talk to Welshman , I talk to Nelson Chamisa, I talk to Nkosana Moyo. Nkosana Moyo has been to my home in Zimbabwe , has been to my home in Johannesburg. These are my brothers these are my sisters.

I was speaking to Tadini’s president, Valerio, she sent a message to say I owe her a response. I speak to everyone these are Zimbabweans. You know we should not intimidate each other by saying, don’t talk to so and so, don’t talk to so-and-so because our resolutions only come from all of us to put together. This idea, politicians lie to you.

They say don’t talk to someone so but they talk to so, so I know it so President Nelson Chamisa will never say to me. Don’t talk to so and so but because he is the guy who told me to talk to everybody. So why shouldn’t I talk to? If you come to South Africa you see President Raposa talking to Julius Malema you will see him talking to Hellen Ziller. You will see him talk to
Steenhuisen. Why shouldn’t I not to talk to my brothers and sisters? I will talk to Tadini. I will talk to Makomborero. I will talk to Nelson. I will talk to even to ED. I will talk to him, I have no problem. You see, our lack. I think we need to introduce politics as a subject at high school, so that people understand what it involves. If you go to ENGLAND today, this animosity does not exist. Yeah you know and Zanu PF has allowed people to hate each other and do things but what you don’t know is that these people at night they do things together….

The Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) have been replaced with new school-based projects focusing on practical applications, reducing the number of areas covered in non-examination processes from about eight to one for each subject.

Primary school learners will now engage in a maximum of six learning areas, down from a minimum of 27 previously required. Similarly, Form 1 to 4 students will focus on five compulsory learning areas.

In alignment with the Second Republic policy of inclusivity, the Government is prioritizing the provision of conducive teaching and learning infrastructure across various regions, including rural areas, small-scale farming communities, commercial farming areas, as well as old and new resettlement areas.

Following yesterday’s Cabinet meeting in Harare, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, announced Cabinet’s approval of the Heritage-Based Education 2024-2030 framework.

This framework was presented by the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Professor Amon Murwira, who chairs the Cabinet Committee on Human Capital Development, Skills Development, and Application.

Heritage-based education will focus on pillars including learning programs, staffing, physical and digital infrastructure, legal and regulatory aspects, and financial infrastructure.

Dr. Muswere highlighted key aspects of the learning programs infrastructure, including the rationalization of learning areas and the strengthening of school-based continuous assessment.

“At the infant level (ECD A to Grade 2), the number of learning areas has been reduced from 11 to six. Similar reductions apply to junior levels (Grades 3 to 7). At the secondary school level, core and compulsory learning areas are being reduced from seven to five.

An inclusive and integrated approach will be adopted to cater to learners with special needs, including the provision of assistive devices,” said Dr. Muswere.

The review of assessment modalities and tools includes the rationalization of CALA activities, now referred to as school-based projects, emphasizing practical aspects observed within the school environment.

By Investigative Reporter – The leader of the MDC-T, Douglas Mwonzora, is said to have blocked his ex-girlfriend to prevent her from asking him to support their 10-year-old son they have together.

Gertrude Chuma, Mwonzora’s ex-lover, unveils a saga of neglect surrounding their nine-year-old son born out of wedlock before Harare magistrate Meenal Narotam in a session that left no room for the political leader to escape scrutiny.
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Chuma, bearing the weight of raising their child alone, took Mwonzora to court, painting a stark picture of his alleged negligence.

According to Chuma, she is seeking a monthly maintenance fee of US$1,500 from Mwonzora, citing his affluent lifestyle as the basis for her demand.

The ex-lover argued that Mwonzora, as the president of a political party, owner of a farm in Nyanga, and a director at a law firm, possesses the financial means to meet her stipulated requirements for the child’s well-being.

Disturbingly, Chuma disclosed to the court that Mwonzora, despite his financial status, insisted on enrolling their child in a private school, even though he allegedly failed to fulfil his obligations in paying the school fees in full.

Adding another layer to the saga, Chuma accused Mwonzora of blocking her calls, further hindering communication regarding their child’s welfare.

This revelation raises questions about the leader’s commitment to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship.

In Mwonzora’s absence, the court ruled in favour of Chuma, granting her application and ordering the MDC-T president to pay US$500 monthly for the child’s upkeep.

The decision highlights the court’s recognition of the child’s right to financial support and emphasises Mwonzora’s responsibility as a father.

As the news of Mwonzora’s personal affairs takes centre stage, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact his already precarious political standing in the MDC-T.

The spotlight on his private life may further contribute to the erosion of his leadership credibility, casting a shadow on the future of the sinking political party.
-NewsDay

By Investigative Reporter – Beleaguered leader of the MDC-T, Douglas Mwonzora, finds himself entangled in a maintenance battle as his ex-lover, Gertrude Chuma, unveils a saga of neglect surrounding their nine-year-old son born out of wedlock.

Chuma, bearing the weight of raising their child alone, took Mwonzora to court, painting a stark picture of his alleged negligence.

The unfolding drama was laid bare before Harare magistrate Meenal Narotam in a session that left no room for the political leader to escape scrutiny.

According to Chuma, she is seeking a monthly maintenance fee of US$1,500 from Mwonzora, citing his affluent lifestyle as the basis for her demand.

The ex-lover argued that Mwonzora, as the president of a political party, owner of a farm in Nyanga, and a director at a law firm, possesses the financial means to meet her stipulated requirements for the child’s well-being.

Disturbingly, Chuma disclosed to the court that Mwonzora, despite his financial status, insisted on enrolling their child in a private school, even though he allegedly failed to fulfil his obligations in paying the school fees in full.

Adding another layer to the saga, Chuma accused Mwonzora of blocking her calls, further hindering communication regarding their child’s welfare.

This revelation raises questions about the leader’s commitment to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship.

In Mwonzora’s absence, the court ruled in favour of Chuma, granting her application and ordering the MDC-T president to pay US$500 monthly for the child’s upkeep.

The decision highlights the court’s recognition of the child’s right to financial support and emphasises Mwonzora’s responsibility as a father.

As the news of Mwonzora’s personal affairs takes centre stage, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact his already precarious political standing in the MDC-T.

The spotlight on his private life may further contribute to the erosion of his leadership credibility, casting a shadow on the future of the sinking political party.

-NewsDay

By Political Reporter – The family of the late CCC activist, Moreblessing Ali, has officially announced the burial date for the slain activist, who fell victim to violence orchestrated by Zanu PF activists, led by Pius Jamba, two years ago.

The burial ceremony was previously delayed due to the arrest of Moreblessing’s lawyer at the time, Job Sikhala. 

Sikhala, who was advocating for the arrest of Ali’s murderers, faced imprisonment for over 500 days and was only released last month.

In a notice issued by Ali’s brother, Washington, the burial details were shared with the public:

Notice from Washington Ali:

I write to inform you that the burial service for Moreblessing Ali is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Zororo Cemetery at 12:30 PM. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all relatives, friends, and colleagues to join us in paying our last respects during this long-awaited event.

I express deep gratitude for the unwavering support you have provided to my family and me. From the moment we initiated the search for Moreblessing in May 2022 until the discovery of her decapitated body in June 2022, your compassion and assistance have been a source of strength throughout this harrowing ordeal. We also extend sincere appreciation to our family lawyer, Job Sikhala, who endured an unspeakable ordeal for standing with us.

As we prepare to lay her to rest, we find solace in the knowledge that she will finally find peace.

With sincere appreciation,

Washington Ali

This announcement invites the community to come together to honour Moreblessing Ali’s memory and support her grieving family during this solemn occasion.

By Crime & Courts Reporter-The Sengezo Tshabangu opposition CCC’s rotational President Tendai Biti has escaped jail.

Biti was Tuesday fined US$300 by Harare Magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro after she found him guilty of assaulting businesswoman and investor Mrs Tatiana Aleshina at the Harare Magistrates Court sometime in 2020.
In her ruling, Mrs Guwuriro ordered Biti to pay a fine of US$300 forthwith, with no time to pay or spend six months in prison.
Six months were wholly suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence in the next five years.
The magistrate said the accused is not a first offender and was once convicted for contravening the electoral act.
“There was no premeditation to the commission of this offence”she said.
The accused is a legal practitioner and ought to have managed his emotions.
The Magistrate said the person as an honourable Member of Parliament at that time, means the public expects more from his behaviour.
“The accused abused the court and wasted its time by making his applications for referral to the Constitutional Court on a piece meal,” she ruled.
She added that before the court is an assault which is not a bad one.
“A custodial sentence would be too harsh,” she said.
Community service should be reserved for more serious offences, it would be too harsh.
“The impact of the assault on the complainant cannot be ignored,” ruled the magistrate.
She said more was expected from the accused considering his stature in society.
“The mitigation factors of the defence outweighed the aggravation of the State,” she ruled.
In mitigation Biti’s lawyer said his client is 56 years old and married with five children of which three of the children are attending tertiary education in various universities, he pays school fees for the children.
Mr Muchadehama also said his client takes care of his mother who is widowed and he stays with her.
In aggravation the State led by Advocate Tafara Chirambira said a fine is too trivial for this case and therefore it will not be sufficient.
Advocate Chirambira said the accused is a person of means and a fine will not be punishable.
He added that the court will not be influenced by politics or newspapers.

-Herald

By Political Reporter- A shadowy man has surfaced in a video, threatening to gun down President Emerson Mnangagwa, attributing the threat to the alleged mismanagement of the country and the neglect of its citizens.

The unidentified man, dressed in a black suit and a purple shirt, ominously brandished two pistols in the video while expressing grievances about the economic hardships faced by Zimbabweans.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a search for the shadowy character.

In a public statement, the ZRP announced the initiation of a manhunt to identify and locate the individual responsible for the threat. The official statement posted on social media reads as follows:
“The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist in identifying and locating a man who is seen on social media brandishing two pistols while threatening to kill the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and some Government officials. The man is wearing a black suit and a purple shirt. Anyone with information is urged to report to the nearest Police Station.”

By Political Reporter-Zanu PF President Emerson Mnangagwa is claiming to be receiving death threats from unknown persons.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says they have launched a manhunt for a man who threatened to kill him in a video clip that has gone viral.

The man seen in a video wearing a black suit and a purple shirt could be heard complaining about the economic hardships being experienced by Zimbabweans whilst brandishing two pistols. 

The ZRP posted on X:

The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist to identify and locate a man who is seen on social media brandishing two pistols while threatening to kill the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and some Government officials. The man is wearing a black suit and a purple shirt. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.

By Political Reporter-Tendai Biti, the rotational acting President of the Citizens Coalition for Change, has been found guilty of verbally assaulting Russian national and investor Tatiana Aleshina in 2020.

Biti, a lawyer by profession, staunchly denied the allegations, contending that the charges against him did not constitute a criminal offence.

The conviction stemmed from an incident at the Harare Magistrates Court, where a heated exchange of words occurred between Biti and Aleshina.

According to a report by NewZimbabwe.com, Aleshina, who was a witness in criminal cases, claimed that she and her colleague at Pokugara Properties (Private) Limited were victims of Biti’s unsolicited verbal abuse and assaults, describing them as gross professional misconduct. Aleshina detailed the incident, stating:
“While attending to these matters at Harare Magistrates’ Court, I and my colleague…have been victims of Mr. Biti’s unsolicited verbal abuse and assaults which amount to gross professional misconduct.

It was clear to all people who were in the court gallery that Mr. Biti took delight not only in verbally abusing me but in trying to intimidate me…”
In her complaint, Aleshina highlighted Biti’s attempts to belittle her as a woman and a foreigner, alleging a violation of her rights. She claimed that Biti’s conduct, including swearing, shouting, and pointing at her face, constituted a clear act of verbal assault.

Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti, presiding over the case, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that individuals cannot be allowed to freely hurl derogatory terms at each other. She noted:
“What remains critical is that she went to receive medication. She was prescribed some medication although she refused to be admitted. It is not in dispute that the accused and complainant had a verbal altercation on the day in question and the accused called the complainant a stupid idiot.”

Magistrate Muchuchuti acknowledged the evidence presented, emphasizing that Biti’s actions were corroborated by multiple credible witnesses.

She concluded that Biti’s guilt had been established and stated:
“For those reasons, I find the accused person guilty.”
Biti is scheduled to be sentenced at 10 AM on
Tuesday, facing the prospect of a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or a combination of both. His legal representative, Alec Muchadehama, has expressed the intention to appeal the conviction.

The case underscores the challenges faced by opposition figures and highlights the broader implications of legal proceedings involving prominent political figures in the country.

By A Showbiz Reporter| One of the musicians who benefited from the controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo’s donated cars, BaTroy has, crashed it in an accident.

BaTroy is well known for his hit song ‘Shungu Dzemoyo Wangu.’

The Zimbabwean musician BaTroy crashed a Toyota Aqua gifted to him by Chivhayo.

Details about the accident are still sketchy, and it remains uncertain whether the singer was present in the car at the time of the accident or if he sustained any injuries.
However, he took to social media to share images of his severely damaged car. In one of his posts, he expressed his sorrow over the loss of his car, which, based on the picture he shared, appears to be extensively damaged.
“Aqua Yangu Mhai,” he wrote.
This accident came barely a month after wealthy businessman Wicknell Chivayo bought him the car.
In January, BaTroy made a public plea to Wicknell Chivayo to buy him a car.
In a video recorded during his commute on public transport, BaTroy humbly requested the businessman’s help, citing the undignified nature of his current mode of transportation.
Responding to the video, Wicknell said he was touched by the BaTroy’s plea. He disclosed that he was going to buy him an Aqua Toyota.
“Ndiani blaz uyu ndaona video yake ndichingo pedza kunamata 5 30 a.m??? Ndanzwa tsitsi saka Chikumbiro chake chadairwa..Anopindawo mu AQUA this week isati yapera…” he wrote on his Instagram stories.
However, upon learning that BaTroy did not have a driver’s license, Wicknell expressed his discouragement about buying him a car when he does not have a valid driver’s license.
“Baba Troy = No valid drivers license No provisional…
“I can’t and will never buy someone without a license a car…
“Anoita accident ofa mangwana chaiye then iyo Rolls Royce Spectre yangu yandiri kuita kurota iyi yosvika in the next few months ndino pfidza nemi ma zimba ….Taizviziva chikwambo chake chaida ropa…IM NOT READY FOR THAT NONSENSE,” he said.
The generous businessman confirmed that he would proceed with the purchase of the vehicle, with the understanding that BaTroy would collect it after obtaining his driver’s license. Wicknell Chivayo also stated that he would cover the expenses associated with the licensing process.
“However, I will still buy the car tomorrow have it registered in his name and give him in 3 weeks atora license…Now he must read highway code onyora provisional this week and I’ll pay 60 x 1 hours lessons for him then oenda ku road test.
“Once he has his driver’s license he will drive home in his car the same day,” he said.
True to his promise, Wicknell Chivayo presented BaTroy with a Toyota Aqua shortly after he obtained his driver’s license.
iHarare.com

The National Youth Service in #Zimbabwe is set to resume in April, according to Cabinet Minister Tinomuda Machakaire.

The program aims to groom #Zimbabwean youths to uphold their values and identity. Machakaire said modalities are in place for the resumption of the program,

which aims to nurture well-cultured youths, particularly during times of challenges like drug and alcohol abuse among young people.

Source : Operation Restore Legacy

Hopewell Chin’ono says it’s not true he announced he has relocated to South Africa, offers USD1,000 for evidence of tweets.

In a disturbing turn of events, Emmanuel Muzeza (40) is facing charges of maliciously damaging property after allegedly setting fire to his former sister-in-law’s vehicle in a vengeful act. Appearing before Harare regional magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje, Muzeza was remanded in custody to March 7th as investigations continue.

The feud between Muzeza and Ms. Nelliah Mandlokuwa (38) escalated to a dangerous level, stemming from Muzeza’s belief that Mandlokuwa played a role in his divorce from her younger sister. Tensions simmered between the two, reaching a boiling point when Muzeza, accompanied by accomplices Tafadzwa and Tichaona, purportedly executed a plan to seek revenge.

Reports indicate that on February 4th, in the dead of night, the trio allegedly armed themselves with a 2-liter container of petrol and unknown explosive material before proceeding to Mandlokuwa’s residence. With malicious intent, they set fire to her Nissan AD van, parked dangerously close to her bedroom window, causing extensive damage valued at US$6,500.

Mandlokuwa and her husband narrowly escaped harm as the flames threatened to engulf their home, forcing them to flee for safety. Shocked and shaken, Mandlokuwa recounts hearing a loud explosion before witnessing her car ablaze through the window.

Authorities were able to trace Muzeza’s movements through his mobile phone records, revealing discrepancies in his alibi. Despite purportedly being in Shurugwi, Muzeza’s phone signals placed him near the scene of the crime in Harare, leading to his arrest on February 21st.

“This is a despicable act of vengeance that endangered lives and caused significant damage,” stated a police spokesperson. “We will ensure that justice is served for the victims of this heinous crime.”

As the investigation unfolds, the community remains stunned by the brazenness of the alleged actions and awaits further developments in this troubling case.- state media