Free Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and lay Moreblessing Ali to rest!

05 December 2023

Following the conviction of Moreblessing Ali’s murderer, Pius Jamba Mukandi, CCC Namibia demands justice for the incarcerated Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala. Since it has been proven by the courts of law that Mukandi, a ZANU-PF member butchered our slain activist, the deceased must be allowed to receive a befitting send-off from change champions across the breadth and lengths of the tea-pot-shaped country.

Sikhala is wrongly jailed because he has been representing the bereaved Ali family since the 14th of June 2022. His long pretrial detention remains a thorn in the flesh of all progressive citizens and human rights defenders in the motherland. It was pathetic to witness our ardent change champion, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala undergoing an operation in leg irons as if he were a criminal. Namibia district reiterates that Job is a political prisoner illegally imprisoned on account of politics. ZANU-PF fears voices of dissent, this attempt to close democratic space must be resisted with equal measure.

It is a pity that Moreblessing Ali remains unburied since her gruesome murder in Nyatsime, Harare in May 2022. The psychological trauma caused by the regime on the bereaved Ali family is now a regional and continental issue. ZANU PF should be compelled to release Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala to ensure that our slain activist, Moreblessing Ali is allowed to rest easy. It is now imperative for all progressive Zimbabweans to amplify their revolutionary voices demanding justice for both Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and Moreblessing Ali.

Sikhala was vindicated in the case of obstructing justice by the High Court after spending more than 430 days caged at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. This is a clear case of the weaponization of the judiciary by the desperate regime. CCC Namibia urges citizens to peacefully pent up their outrage advocating for justice, equality, and freedom. Zimbabwe deserves constitutionalism and the rule of law. The illegitimate government should respect the sanctity of life.

Now that Pius Jamba has been convicted, we submit that the murderers of the late CCC activist, Tapfumaneyi Masaya should be brought to book. Pastor Masaya was abducted, tortured, and murdered by suspected state security agents in Harare during a door-to-door campaign. We demand justice for the pastor who was just exercising his political rights in a purported constitutional democracy. Belonging to the yellow juggernaut led by the organic change champion-in-chief, Advocate Nelson Chamisa should never warrant state-sponsored extinction. Let’s unite against state repression in Zimbabwe, we can’t afford to allow dictatorship to take center stage in our body politics.

Rundu Branch’s pragmatic change champion Simbarashe Ndoda encourages citizens across the globe to offer much-needed solidarity for the wrongfully jailed, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and the entire family. He further emphasizes that solidarity is a core value of social democracy hence the dire need to flood the courts during his court hearings. CCC Namibia applauds the organic Artuz President, Obert Masaraure for mobilizing solidarity teams for the prisoner of conscience. It remains our obligation to defend political prisoners against concocted charges that are political.

In a nutshell, it is inhuman to keep the deceased and a victim of state-engineered murder for more than 365 days without a vault. Moreblessing Ali was gruesomely murdered and cut into four pieces before she was thrown into a disused well owned by ZANU-PF members resident in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza. The politically inept regime must respect Ali’s children and the entire family. They deserve to decently bury their relative without hurdles.

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Free Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and lay Moreblessing Ali to rest!

05 December 2023

Following the conviction of Moreblessing Ali’s murderer, Pius Jamba Mukandi, CCC Namibia demands justice for the incarcerated Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala. Since it has been proven by the courts of law that Mukandi, a ZANU-PF member butchered our slain activist, the deceased must be allowed to receive a befitting send-off from change champions across the breadth and lengths of the tea-pot-shaped country.

Sikhala is wrongly jailed because he has been representing the bereaved Ali family since the 14th of June 2022. His long pretrial detention remains a thorn in the flesh of all progressive citizens and human rights defenders in the motherland. It was pathetic to witness our ardent change champion, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala undergoing an operation in leg irons as if he were a criminal. Namibia district reiterates that Job is a political prisoner illegally imprisoned on account of politics. ZANU-PF fears voices of dissent, this attempt to close democratic space must be resisted with equal measure.

It is a pity that Moreblessing Ali remains unburied since her gruesome murder in Nyatsime, Harare in May 2022. The psychological trauma caused by the regime on the bereaved Ali family is now a regional and continental issue. ZANU PF should be compelled to release Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala to ensure that our slain activist, Moreblessing Ali is allowed to rest easy. It is now imperative for all progressive Zimbabweans to amplify their revolutionary voices demanding justice for both Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and Moreblessing Ali.

Sikhala was vindicated in the case of obstructing justice by the High Court after spending more than 430 days caged at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. This is a clear case of the weaponization of the judiciary by the desperate regime. CCC Namibia urges citizens to peacefully pent up their outrage advocating for justice, equality, and freedom. Zimbabwe deserves constitutionalism and the rule of law. The illegitimate government should respect the sanctity of life.

Now that Pius Jamba has been convicted, we submit that the murderers of the late CCC activist, Tapfumaneyi Masaya should be brought to book. Pastor Masaya was abducted, tortured, and murdered by suspected state security agents in Harare during a door-to-door campaign. We demand justice for the pastor who was just exercising his political rights in a purported constitutional democracy. Belonging to the yellow juggernaut led by the organic change champion-in-chief, Advocate Nelson Chamisa should never warrant state-sponsored extinction. Let’s unite against state repression in Zimbabwe, we can’t afford to allow dictatorship to take center stage in our body politics.

Rundu Branch’s pragmatic change champion Simbarashe Ndoda encourages citizens across the globe to offer much-needed solidarity for the wrongfully jailed, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and the entire family. He further emphasizes that solidarity is a core value of social democracy hence the dire need to flood the courts during his court hearings. CCC Namibia applauds the organic Artuz President, Obert Masaraure for mobilizing solidarity teams for the prisoner of conscience. It remains our obligation to defend political prisoners against concocted charges that are political.

In a nutshell, it is inhuman to keep the deceased and a victim of state-engineered murder for more than 365 days without a vault. Moreblessing Ali was gruesomely murdered and cut into four pieces before she was thrown into a disused well owned by ZANU-PF members resident in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza. The politically inept regime must respect Ali’s children and the entire family. They deserve to decently bury their relative without hurdles.

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Free Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and lay Moreblessing Ali to rest!

05 December 2023

Following the conviction of Moreblessing Ali’s murderer, Pius Jamba Mukandi, CCC Namibia demands justice for the incarcerated Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala. Since it has been proven by the courts of law that Mukandi, a ZANU-PF member butchered our slain activist, the deceased must be allowed to receive a befitting send-off from change champions across the breadth and lengths of the tea-pot-shaped country.

Sikhala is wrongly jailed because he has been representing the bereaved Ali family since the 14th of June 2022. His long pretrial detention remains a thorn in the flesh of all progressive citizens and human rights defenders in the motherland. It was pathetic to witness our ardent change champion, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala undergoing an operation in leg irons as if he were a criminal. Namibia district reiterates that Job is a political prisoner illegally imprisoned on account of politics. ZANU-PF fears voices of dissent, this attempt to close democratic space must be resisted with equal measure.

It is a pity that Moreblessing Ali remains unburied since her gruesome murder in Nyatsime, Harare in May 2022. The psychological trauma caused by the regime on the bereaved Ali family is now a regional and continental issue. ZANU PF should be compelled to release Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala to ensure that our slain activist, Moreblessing Ali is allowed to rest easy. It is now imperative for all progressive Zimbabweans to amplify their revolutionary voices demanding justice for both Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and Moreblessing Ali.

Sikhala was vindicated in the case of obstructing justice by the High Court after spending more than 430 days caged at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. This is a clear case of the weaponization of the judiciary by the desperate regime. CCC Namibia urges citizens to peacefully pent up their outrage advocating for justice, equality, and freedom. Zimbabwe deserves constitutionalism and the rule of law. The illegitimate government should respect the sanctity of life.

Now that Pius Jamba has been convicted, we submit that the murderers of the late CCC activist, Tapfumaneyi Masaya should be brought to book. Pastor Masaya was abducted, tortured, and murdered by suspected state security agents in Harare during a door-to-door campaign. We demand justice for the pastor who was just exercising his political rights in a purported constitutional democracy. Belonging to the yellow juggernaut led by the organic change champion-in-chief, Advocate Nelson Chamisa should never warrant state-sponsored extinction. Let’s unite against state repression in Zimbabwe, we can’t afford to allow dictatorship to take center stage in our body politics.

Rundu Branch’s pragmatic change champion Simbarashe Ndoda encourages citizens across the globe to offer much-needed solidarity for the wrongfully jailed, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and the entire family. He further emphasizes that solidarity is a core value of social democracy hence the dire need to flood the courts during his court hearings. CCC Namibia applauds the organic Artuz President, Obert Masaraure for mobilizing solidarity teams for the prisoner of conscience. It remains our obligation to defend political prisoners against concocted charges that are political.

In a nutshell, it is inhuman to keep the deceased and a victim of state-engineered murder for more than 365 days without a vault. Moreblessing Ali was gruesomely murdered and cut into four pieces before she was thrown into a disused well owned by ZANU-PF members resident in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza. The politically inept regime must respect Ali’s children and the entire family. They deserve to decently bury their relative without hurdles.

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A variety of skills including welding, driving,manicure and pedicure, hairdressing are being taught at these institutions.

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By A Correspondent| Former Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, has dodged another bullet within Zanu PF after party spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, announced the lifting of suspensions on several party members.

Mutsvangwa said the recent suspension of Wadyajena and several party members were in violation of a standing Politburo order.

Wadyejena was suspended last month together with Florence Rwodzi and several other senior executives in Midlands for allegedly undermining the party’s candidates ahead of the August elections.

Several other party members, including former provincial chairman Larry Mavhima and Jorum Gumbo, the Special Advisor to the President responsible for Monitoring the Implementation of Government Programmes were also threatened with suspension for allegedly failing to campaign for the party.

Over 360 party supporters also faced the chop.

Several party members were also suspended in Harare province by the Godwills Masimirembwa provincial executive for various reasons, including failure to mobilise supporters for First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa’s meeting held at the Mbare Netball Complex.

Addressing a press conference in Harare, Mutsvangwa said the suspensions were null because they violated a prohibition order on the action imposed by the politburo.

He warned party members to stop the vindictive suspensions, claiming his party was an organised structure that respects party orders.

Zanu PF, Mutsvangwa said, was different from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) which he said its chaotic conduct has stampeded the country into elections following the recall of legislators and councillors by an impostor, Sebenzo Tshabangu.

“These suspensions are null. People must wait for a directive from the politburo, the standing order from the politburo is that there will not be a suspension,” Mutsvangwa told journalists in Harare yesterday.

“What we don’t want in the party is a replica of the chaos that is happening in the opposition. We are an organised party, and we rely on central orders from the President through the politburo.”

He added: “My sincere advice to party members is to desist from such action until they get direction from the politburo. We don’t want chaos. We don’t want petty settling of scores at the party, we celebrate our victory. We don’t have a reason for anyone to poke our fingers in other people’s noses.”

Wadyejena lost to Flora Buka during the primaries that were allegedly rigged by the Forever Association of Zimbabwe, a shadowy outfit run by the central intelligence organisation.

Buka, however, struggled to get numbers at her rallies, with the party provincial executive accusing Wadyajena of sabotaging her campaigns.

Party supporters from the constituency insisted they still wanted Wadyajena as their candidate.

Several meetings to try to unite party candidates with those who lost during primaries were held but no common ground was reached.

A disciplinary hearing for Wadyajena was abandoned after party members failed to show up.

Wadyejena was, however, later suspended on charges of sabotaging Buka.

Several other aspiring MPs who lost during the primaries were also suspended, together with their campaign team members, a situation that could have caused the biggest carnage in Mnangagwa’s backyard.

This is not the first time Wadyajena, the proverbial cat, has been threatened with suspension.

Last year, the provincial executive also proposed his suspension after he was arrested on allegations of corruption involving US$ 5 million money from the Cotton Company ay of Zimbabwe.

The proposal failed to find takers after it emerged party bigwigs were backing him. 

He narrowly survived the chop in 2015 when he was arrested in Victoria Falls on allegations of insulting former First Lady Grace Mugabe. 

His survival in the party was later secured by the coup on Mugabe in November 2017, which ushered in Mnangagwa, his political godfather.

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A variety of skills including welding, driving,manicure and pedicure, hairdressing are being taught at these institutions.

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The city of Masvingo has retreated to a strategic review workshop led by the parent ministry.

The Councillors and Management will be going through a thorough workshop aimed at achieving the global agenda.

It is now imperative for Mayors and Town Clerks to sign performance review contracts.

The workshop will be aimed at assessing the 2024 performance plan, reviewing the 2021-2025 strategic plan, as well as the 2025 agenda.

It is my hope that such review workshop which are meant to equip management councillors to lead with excellence.

Masvingo City Mayor His Worship Councillor Aleck Tabe

⚫NGARIVHUME Jacob will be at the High Court today to challenge his conviction. Jacob was sentenced to 4 years in prison for inciting public violence in the flopped demonstrations of July 2020. He was arrested together with Hopewell Chino’no but Hopewell is now a free man.

A new five-point plan to reduce immigration has been announced by the UK government, which includes banning care workers from bringing over their families and increasing the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa.

Home Secretary James Cleverly has come under pressure since taking office three weeks ago to show he is taking a hard line on immigration.

Conservatives are angry about the latest thwarting of the Rwanda deportation scheme in the courts and net migration hitting 745,000 last year.

Today’s five-point plan – which is “more robust” than any previous government’s stance on migration, according to Mr Cleverly – includes measures on health and care visas, skilled worker visas, family visas, the shortage occupation list and student visas.

The measures are:

• Health and care visas: Overseas care workers will not be able to bring family dependants, to end the “abuse of the health and care visa”. Care firms that want to sponsor people for visa applications will need to be regulated by the Care Quality Commission;

• Skilled worker visa minimum salary change: The threshold for an application will rise to £38,700 – although health and care workers will still be able to earn less before applying for the route;

• Shortage occupation list: The government wants to “scrap cut-price shortage labour from overseas” by reforming the way people working in short-staffed sectors can apply to come to the UK. This will include axing the 20% discount applied to the minimum salary for people looking for a visa for shortage occupations. The types of jobs on the list will also be reviewed and reduced;

• Family visas: The minimum threshold for a family visa will also be raised to £38,700 to “ensure people only bring dependants whom they can support financially”. Currently, it stands at the 2012 rate of £18,600;

• Student visas: Following the tightening of who can bring in family members on student visas earlier this year, the government will ask the Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate route “to prevent abuse and protect the integrity and quality of UK higher education”.

Mr Cleverly claimed these measures – as well as the previously announced measures on students – would mean that 300,000 people who entered the UK last year would not have been able to.

He also re-announced plans to raise the increase of the immigration health surcharge from £624 to £1,035.

He told MPs: “When our country voted to leave the European Union, we voted to take back control of our borders.

“Thanks to this Conservative government, we now have a points-based immigration system through which we control who comes to the UK.

“We prioritise the skills and talent we need to grow our economy and support our NHS – and we have a competitive visa system for globally-mobile talent.”

He added: “Immigration policy must be fair, consistent, legal, and sustainable.”

Asked by Tory MP Damian Green how many care workers are expected to be dissuaded by the removal of family dependents from their visa, Mr Cleverly said it was not estimated that fewer people would be working in the UK health and care sector – hoping domestic supply can fill any gaps.

The home secretary told MPs the plan aims to stop “approximately 120,000 dependants” coming in on health and care visas.

Yvette Cooper, Labour’s shadow home secretary, said the statement was an admission of “years of total failure” by the government – claiming that Rishi Sunak is “crashing around all over the place” and “reversing policies he introduced”.

She pointed out that Labour had called for the scrapping of the 20% discount to shortage occupation lists previously.

Sky News understands that Labour is not planning to object to any of the measures announced today, if they require a vote in parliament.

UK Hospitality, a trade body for the hospitality sector, said the changes would have stopped 95% of the 8,500 visas granted for chefs and managers last year – which would “worsen the shortages hospitality businesses are facing”. Sky News

Border Management Authority Intercept 42 Buses With Trafficked Children At Beitbridge Border Post
On 2 December 2023 at night, the Border Management Authority stopped 42 buses carrying 443 children with no guardians.

The authorities had to send the buses back to Zimbabwe.

They suspected that this was an incident of human trafficking.

The Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Nakampe Masiapato said they intercepted the operation based on the intelligence they received.

“A minor cannot travel from one country to another without their parent or a guardian. In instances where they are moving with a guatdian, there has to be legal paperwork that demonstrates that this particular individual is allowed by the law with the consent of the relevant parents or family members of that particular child to move from one country to another. 

Zimbabweans have defended the 42 buses busted by South African authorities carrying 443 trafficked children at Beitbridge Border Post.
 
He added that the children were all under 8 and had no one accompanying them. The BMA is currently investigating where the buses were going.

“The actual bus drivers themselves do indicate that they were actually picking up these children in identified locations as directed by the people they were interacting with.”
 
The Border Management Authority says 443 Zimbabwean children were rescued yesterday evening, before being trafficked into South Africa through the Beitbridge Border. BMA commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato discusses this further.

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has no wish whatsoever to stay beyond his second term in office which ends in 2028, his spokesperson George Charamba has reiterated.

Speaking to the Daily News yesterday ahead of this coming weekend by-elections Charamba emphasised repeatedly that the special polls had nothing to do with Mnangagwa.

He went on to blame the CCC and it’s at war factions for creating “the unnecessary by elections” and then “claiming falsely” that Mnangagwa wanted to use the polls to effect a Zanu Pf two thirds majority in Parliament to pave way for the extension of his term in office. – Daily News

DIEPSLOOT, South Africa — Two Zimbabweans were stoned and burned to death by a mob in Diepsloot, South Africa, on Friday night after being mistaken for thieves, according to a church leader.

Talent Moyo of Kezi and Felix Nkomo of Tsholotsho were on their way to an overnight prayer service at Imsebenzi Yamapostoli Church when they were attacked by locals who suspected them of being behind a spate of robberies in the area, said Mehluli Ncube, a church member.

Ncube said the two men had gone back to fetch their church garb and were stopped by a group of people who questioned them. Before they could explain, another group arrived and started pelting them with stones and setting them on fire with tires.

“They died while begging the vigilante group to let them go,” Ncube said. “There was blood all over the place they were killed and one could see some burnt tires. It’s so sad that they were killed in the same manner the late Elvis Nyathi was slain by a vigilante group in Diepsloot in April 2022.”

Ncube said Zimbabweans are now living in fear in Diepsloot as they think they are being targeted by some groups that want all foreigners to leave South Africa.

Police spokesperson Lt. Col. Mavela Masondo said the killers of the two Zimbabweans will face murder charges. No arrests have been made.

Five other suspected thieves were also killed by mobs in Diepsloot on the same day. They are all believed to be South Africans.

Ncube said the church is appealing for help to raise at least 20,000 rand ($1,300) to transport the bodies of the slain men to Zimbabwe. — VOA

A new five-point plan to reduce immigration has been announced by the UK government, which includes banning care workers from bringing over their families and increasing the minimum salary for a skilled worker visa.

Home Secretary James Cleverly has come under pressure since taking office three weeks ago to show he is taking a hard line on immigration.

Conservatives are angry about the latest thwarting of the Rwanda deportation scheme in the courts and net migration hitting 745,000 last year.

Today’s five-point plan – which is “more robust” than any previous government’s stance on migration, according to Mr Cleverly – includes measures on health and care visas, skilled worker visas, family visas, the shortage occupation list and student visas.

The measures are:

• Health and care visas: Overseas care workers will not be able to bring family dependants, to end the “abuse of the health and care visa”. Care firms that want to sponsor people for visa applications will need to be regulated by the Care Quality Commission;

• Skilled worker visa minimum salary change: The threshold for an application will rise to £38,700 – although health and care workers will still be able to earn less before applying for the route;

• Shortage occupation list: The government wants to “scrap cut-price shortage labour from overseas” by reforming the way people working in short-staffed sectors can apply to come to the UK. This will include axing the 20% discount applied to the minimum salary for people looking for a visa for shortage occupations. The types of jobs on the list will also be reviewed and reduced;

• Family visas: The minimum threshold for a family visa will also be raised to £38,700 to “ensure people only bring dependants whom they can support financially”. Currently, it stands at the 2012 rate of £18,600;

• Student visas: Following the tightening of who can bring in family members on student visas earlier this year, the government will ask the Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate route “to prevent abuse and protect the integrity and quality of UK higher education”.

Mr Cleverly claimed these measures – as well as the previously announced measures on students – would mean that 300,000 people who entered the UK last year would not have been able to.

He also re-announced plans to raise the increase of the immigration health surcharge from £624 to £1,035.

He told MPs: “When our country voted to leave the European Union, we voted to take back control of our borders.

“Thanks to this Conservative government, we now have a points-based immigration system through which we control who comes to the UK.

“We prioritise the skills and talent we need to grow our economy and support our NHS – and we have a competitive visa system for globally-mobile talent.”

He added: “Immigration policy must be fair, consistent, legal, and sustainable.”

Asked by Tory MP Damian Green how many care workers are expected to be dissuaded by the removal of family dependents from their visa, Mr Cleverly said it was not estimated that fewer people would be working in the UK health and care sector – hoping domestic supply can fill any gaps.

The home secretary told MPs the plan aims to stop “approximately 120,000 dependants” coming in on health and care visas.

Yvette Cooper, Labour’s shadow home secretary, said the statement was an admission of “years of total failure” by the government – claiming that Rishi Sunak is “crashing around all over the place” and “reversing policies he introduced”.

She pointed out that Labour had called for the scrapping of the 20% discount to shortage occupation lists previously.

Sky News understands that Labour is not planning to object to any of the measures announced today, if they require a vote in parliament.

UK Hospitality, a trade body for the hospitality sector, said the changes would have stopped 95% of the 8,500 visas granted for chefs and managers last year – which would “worsen the shortages hospitality businesses are facing”. Sky News

Citizens Action Southern Africa Zimbabwe (CIASA) Projects Director Archbold Madida has welcomed the beneficiation of minerals and hopes Zimbabwe’s economy will grow exponentially from the beneficiation of the minerals.

Speaking at a meeting in Bikita, Madida called for the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure an end to illicit financial flows within the mining sector.

Such a development, Madida says would mark a departure from the previous mining regimes whose financial records saw Zimbabwe losing billions of dollars to cartels.

The organization made a clarion call for the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure that the country gets maximum profits from the minerals unlike in the past when lithium ore was being exported in its raw form.

Speaking during the official opening ceremony the president of Zimbabwe called upon Bikita Minerals to mine the resources while following ethical environmental practices.

“I implore Bikita Minerals to undertake their operations with the highest ethical standards, professionalism, honesty and integrity and we seek to realize sustainable prosperity that benefits all Zimbabweans,” said Mnangagwa.

CIASA firmly believes that such ethical environmental standards will intensely help protect the environment and help contribute to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 15 and 13 among many others.

Mnangagwa told the gathering that Bikita Minerals has set aside US$20 million for the construction of a new bridge over Save river for easy passage to Manicaland and Mozambique and will complement Birchenough Bridge.

CIASA applauds Bikita Minerals for such exceptional corporate social responsibility, as it has also embarked on the construction of a US$22 million 132kvpower line, from Tokwe – Mukosi to Bikita which is expected to be complete during the first quarter of 2024. The powerline will feed into the national grid and is set to be the panacea to the country’s electricity woes.

It is also constructing a US$2 million 132kv solar which will electrify Bikita, Gutu and Zaka Districts, a move CIASA applauded as it is an investment in renewable energy and contributes to the reduction of use of fossil fuels.

The Mine has also helped in the construction of Shumbaimwe clinic which is located in ward 11 of Bikita district.

The company which is poised to get 1 billion profit this year now employees 800 workers and the company’s group chairman Wang Ping Wei, said with the opening of the two plants, more people will get employed .

CIASA Zimbabwe welcomed the move and it looks forward for the company to employ more locals from Bikita District and recommended that the company also consider employing people from other drought prone Districts like Chivi and Mwenezi.

It also implored the company to invest more towards unpaid care work for women and persons with disabilities

Spodumene and petalite which contains 60% and 40 % lithium respectively is used to manufacture mobile phones, laptops,digital cameras, automotive batteries and are used as a raw material in the ceramics industry among others.

Madida called upon the administration at Bikita Minerals to follow environmental guidelines that ensure sustainable mining and curbs depletion of natural ecosystems.

“The administration should priorities environmental matters and ensure protection of our ecosystems with the knowledge that the resources should benefit future generations,” Madida.

Zimbabwe, greatly depends on the mining sector to boost its GDP and enhanced production will help meet development objectives set out in the National Development Strategy 1(NDS1).

However Madida said for such noble ideas to see the light of the day, the Zimbabwean government must ensure transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources to improve the country’s fortunes. The Community Share Ownership Scheme should be open for all local communities to understand how resources have been disbursed and how they have been utilized especially by Bikita Rural District Council

PRESS STATEMENTANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATEDECEMBER 4, 2023

I am announcing today a new visa restriction policy for undermining democracy in Zimbabwe. Under this policy, the United States will pursue visa restrictions, pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, for individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Zimbabwe.

Such acts may include manipulating or rigging the electoral process; disenfranchising voters or preventing individuals from exercising their right to vote; excluding members of the political opposition from electoral processes; restricting the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) to operate and engage in democratic, governance, or human rights related activities; or intimidation of voters, election observers, or CSOs through threats or acts of physical violence.

They may also include engaging in corrupt acts, including bribery, that undermine the electoral process; interfering with the independent operation of the judiciary during its adjudication of electoral cases; or abusing or violating human rights in Zimbabwe.

Family members of such persons may also be subject to these restrictions.

Anyone who undermines the democratic process in Zimbabwe—including in the lead-up to, during, and following Zimbabwe’s August 2023 elections—may be found ineligible for U.S. visas under this policy.The visa restriction policy will apply to specific individuals involved in these acts, and is not directed at the Zimbabwean people.

The United States supports Zimbabweans’ aspirations to have free and fair elections that reflect the will of the people and strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights.

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ZRP Officer Faces Charges for Allegedly Freeing Suspected Thieves; Junior Officer Tips off Authorities.

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Forbes Dombo, finds himself in legal trouble as he faces charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer. The charges stem from allegations that Dombo ordered a constable to release five suspected thieves accused of stealing cellphones without following proper procedures.

The junior police officer, Ignatious Magejo, reportedly tipped off superiors about Dombo’s actions, prompting an investigation that led to his arrest. Dombo appeared before Harare regional magistrate Mr. Donald Ndirowei, and he was remanded in custody pending a ruling on his bail application.

According to the prosecutor, Mr. Anesu Chirenje, the incident took place on November 15 at ZRP Budiriro. Five men were arrested and detained at the station on theft allegations, with three cellphones recovered from them.

However, on the following day, Dombo allegedly assigned the case to Constable Manwere, instructing him to treat it as disorderly conduct. Shockingly, Dombo purportedly directed the constable to have the five suspects pay a US$5 fine each for their release.

The prosecution contends that Dombo failed to exercise due diligence in handling the case, as proper procedures dictate instructing the investigating officer to treat the recovered cellphones as exhibits and conduct a thorough investigation into the theft.

The case highlights concerns over potential misconduct within the police force, and the involvement of a junior officer in reporting the incident underscores the importance of internal oversight. Dombo now awaits the court’s decision on his bail application as legal proceedings unfold.

In a shocking incident in one of South Africa’s crime-ridden townships, seven men fell victim to an apparent vigilante attack targeting suspected gang members. Disturbingly, two of the victims have been identified as Zimbabwean citizens, adding an international dimension to the tragic event.

One of the identified victims is Talent Moyo, a 27-year-old man from Kezi, Zimbabwe. Moyo and his yet-to-be-named friend, believed to be from Tsholotsho, were reportedly menial workers in the area. The fatal encounter occurred as they were on their way to a church service.

According to accounts from the late Moyo’s family, the two men were intercepted by a mob dealing out justice to five suspected gang members terrorizing the community. Bound together with tires and ropes, the victims pleaded for their lives but were mercilessly beaten and burnt to death.

Mrs. Sibonginkosi Banda, Moyo’s aunt, expressed the family’s grief, noting that arrangements were underway to positively identify Moyo through DNA tests for repatriation to his rural home in Kezi. She described Moyo as a devout churchgoer who was planning to marry in December.

South Africa, particularly suburbs like Diepsloot, grapples with an alarming murder rate. Diepsloot, home to over 350,000 people north of Johannesburg, faces high rates of violence and crime, often with minimal government intervention.

The police have initiated a murder investigation into the charred bodies of the seven young men. Preliminary findings suggest that in both incidents, the victims were assaulted and burned by the enraged mob. South African police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo condemned acts of vigilantism, emphasizing that the community taking the law into their own hands constitutes a serious criminal offense.

Residents in Diepsloot expressed frustration over rising crime, including robberies, leading to heightened tensions in the township. Protests occurred earlier over charges against community leaders who led demonstrations in response to a series of murders and robberies, underscoring the community’s demand for increased security measures.

South Africa, with a concerning increase in its murder rate, faces the challenge of addressing vigilantism while grappling with broader issues of crime and public safety.

Harare City Council Official Faces Court Charges for Alleged Selling Wetlands

By Dorrothy Moyo | Former Harare City Council valuer and estates manager, Emmanuel Mutambirwa, found himself in court over the weekend, accused of facilitating the irregular sale of a wetland to a Chinese company. The charges stem from allegations that Mutambirwa failed to adhere to the correct procedures during the land transaction.

Representing the State, Hosiah Abraham Chisango, the Town Clerk for the City of Harare, lodged the complaint against Mutambirwa. The State contends that between 2017 and 2019, Mutambirwa, in his official capacity, neglected to follow the required processes outlined in the Urban Council’s Act and the City of Harare’s standard operating procedures for city valuation and estate management.

According to the allegations, Mutambirwa’s duties included advertising the intention to lease or sell land, allowing for public objections as mandated by Section 152 of the Urban Council’s Act. The established procedure involves seeking council resolution after recommendations from the head of valuation and estates management to the finance director.

In the case at hand, Vifot Investments (Private) Limited, a Chinese-owned company, applied for land for recreational development in May 2019. Mutambirwa purportedly recommended selling stand 40072 Borrowdale West, measuring 23.9684 hectares in a wetland behind Dandaro, to Vifot Investments without obtaining the necessary council resolution.

The court heard that Mutambirwa instructed the then acting finance director, Stanley Ndemera, to proceed with the sale, sidestepping the required council approval process. Vifot Investments reportedly paid a staggering $91,679,130 for the land.

The irregularities extended to the involvement of then acting mayor Stewart Mutizwa, who allegedly directly engaged officials to expedite the land deal without adhering to the stipulated procedures.

The controversy came to light when stakeholders and the Borrowdale community raised concerns about significant excavation and trenching in the wetland. The matter was reported to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), leading to investigations that ultimately resulted in Mutambirwa’s arrest.

As the case unfolds, it underscores the importance of transparency and adherence to legal procedures in land transactions, with the accused facing charges related to the improper sale of a vital wetland area.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is back home after attending the 28th Session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.

He was received at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport by the two Vice Presidents General (Retired) Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi, several cabinet ministers, service chiefs and senior government officials.

Briefing journalists upon arrival, President Mnangagwa said the climate-proof Pfumvudza/Intwasa Concept impressed several nations during discussions at the climate change conference.

State media

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe continues to adopt holistic and creative solutions to reduce emissions as the world battles climate change.

He was addressing the Group of 77 and China Meeting at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.

The ongoing UN Climate Change Conference saw the Group of 77 and China coming together with heads of state making presentations on their climate change action plans.

President Mnangagwa emphasised the need for the world to maintain focus on the necessary actions to deal with the climate change crisis, highlighting Zimbabwe’s commitment to reduce emissions.

“Amidst escalating conflicts, it is pertinent that we maintain focus on the actions that must be taken to mitigate this existential crisis of our generation. Zimbabwe continues to adopt holistic and creative solutions to reduce emissions, through increased investments in renewable energy, funding for climate action, and clear emission reduction targets,” he said.

The President also noted how Africa takes a huge blow from the effects of climate change, despite contributing the least to the crisis.

He added, “Firstly, for our region, Africa, despite having contributed the least to the ongoing climate crisis, continues to experience some of the worst losses and damages attributable to climate change. Therefore, the need to implement unfulfilled agreements, cannot be ignored.

“The First Global Stocktake is an invaluable opportunity to evaluate progress made with regard to mitigating and adapting to climate change. This must be used as a benchmark to confront challenges and meet gaps that still exist. Secondly, the climate finance mechanism demands our collective attention. Hurdles that hinder the flow of funds to developing countries must be removed.”

African countries continue to experience severe weather calamities as climate change takes its toll.

These include floods, cyclones, excessive heat and low rainfall which are threatening the continent’s food security.

Politicization of Agricultural inputs escalated post-election period in Zaka

Statement by COTRAD

The politicization of agricultural inputs in Zaka ward 8 has been a persistent issue in the district. Agricultural inputs, such as maize, sunflower seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, are essential for farmers to increase their productivity and ensure food security. The politicization of these inputs was influenced by political factors, such as party affiliation and loyalty.

Those who were loyal and supportive during the August election benefited from these inputs.

This has resulted in unequal access to inputs, favoritism towards certain groups or individuals, and the exclusion of those who do not align with the ruling party.

Politicization of these inputs has undermined the principles of fairness, efficiency, and productivity in agriculture in Zaka district.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the farmer said, politicization of agricultural inputs, hampers the development of the community and the agricultural sector at large. We don’t even know which criteria was being used to distribute the fertilizers, sunflower and maize seeds.

There is lack of transparency in the whole exercise and the majority who benefited from the program are those who were loyal and supporting the ruling party during the August elections.

The politicization of agriculture inputs have resulted in the creation of tensions in the community and the political leaders have been spearheading these conflict through the process of unfair distribution.

The politicization of agricultural inputs has detrimental effects on the agricultural sector and food production in this district.

A community member said, politicians should not play an active role in the distribution of agricultural inputs, the correct procedures should be followed for transparency sake.

Politicization of these inputs reduces agricultural productivity, and undermines the livelihoods of farmers. It also contributes to food insecurity, as farmers are unable to access the necessary inputs to increase their yields and improve their agricultural practices. The majority who are benefiting from these inputs are not farmers and the inputs are surfacing on the black market.

COTRAD alluded that it is crucial to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in the distribution processes. This can be achieved through the involvement of independent organizations, monitoring mechanisms, and the active engagement of the community.

Creating a transparent and merit-based system for the allocation of agricultural inputs can help ensure that resources reach farmers based on their needs rather than political considerations.

By working together, it is possible to mitigate the politicization of agricultural inputs and ensure that assistance reaches those who need it the most.

By A Correspondent
Overzealous cops on Sunday violently disrupted a Citizens Coalition for Change campaign rally in the ancient of Masvingo.

In spite of the fact that the rally had been cleared, ZRP corps cordoned off the venue and ordered CCC members to return home.

Said the CCC in a tweet: The @PoliceZimbabwe in Masvingo have banned a sanctioned rally.

They illegally recalled our elected members and announced dates for the by-elections, which are a result of fraudulent activity by an imposter.

And now, they don’t want us to campaign. The citizens must reject these thugs in the upcoming by-elections. #9DecemberByElections

By A Correspondent

CCC MP for Harare Central, Hon Lovemore Jimu, led a tree planting exercise in ward 14, Warren park on Saturday.

Hon Jimu took the opportunity to educate young people on the dire effects of drug abuse.

He also donated balls to the local community.

“Today’s event was the right platform for us to educate young people on the negative effects of drug abuse.

In addition, we also educated the local community on HIV/ AIDS prevention with special focus on measures that can be taken to minimise the effects new infections.

As you know, trees are vital for us as human beings and we need to take the necessary measures to protect our environment, “said Hon Jimu.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is back home after attending the 28th Session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.

He was received at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport by the two Vice Presidents General (Retired) Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Cde Kembo Mohadi, several cabinet ministers, service chiefs and senior government officials.

Briefing journalists upon arrival, President Mnangagwa said the climate-proof Pfumvudza/Intwasa Concept impressed several nations during discussions at the climate change conference.

State media

Politicization of Agricultural inputs escalated post-election period in Zaka

Statement by COTRAD

The politicization of agricultural inputs in Zaka ward 8 has been a persistent issue in the district. Agricultural inputs, such as maize, sunflower seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, are essential for farmers to increase their productivity and ensure food security. The politicization of these inputs was influenced by political factors, such as party affiliation and loyalty.

Those who were loyal and supportive during the August election benefited from these inputs.

This has resulted in unequal access to inputs, favoritism towards certain groups or individuals, and the exclusion of those who do not align with the ruling party.

Politicization of these inputs has undermined the principles of fairness, efficiency, and productivity in agriculture in Zaka district.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the farmer said, politicization of agricultural inputs, hampers the development of the community and the agricultural sector at large. We don’t even know which criteria was being used to distribute the fertilizers, sunflower and maize seeds.

There is lack of transparency in the whole exercise and the majority who benefited from the program are those who were loyal and supporting the ruling party during the August elections.

The politicization of agriculture inputs have resulted in the creation of tensions in the community and the political leaders have been spearheading these conflict through the process of unfair distribution.

The politicization of agricultural inputs has detrimental effects on the agricultural sector and food production in this district.

A community member said, politicians should not play an active role in the distribution of agricultural inputs, the correct procedures should be followed for transparency sake.

Politicization of these inputs reduces agricultural productivity, and undermines the livelihoods of farmers. It also contributes to food insecurity, as farmers are unable to access the necessary inputs to increase their yields and improve their agricultural practices. The majority who are benefiting from these inputs are not farmers and the inputs are surfacing on the black market.

COTRAD alluded that it is crucial to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in the distribution processes. This can be achieved through the involvement of independent organizations, monitoring mechanisms, and the active engagement of the community.

Creating a transparent and merit-based system for the allocation of agricultural inputs can help ensure that resources reach farmers based on their needs rather than political considerations.

By working together, it is possible to mitigate the politicization of agricultural inputs and ensure that assistance reaches those who need it the most.

Politicization of Agricultural inputs escalated post-election period in Zaka

Statement by COTRAD

The politicization of agricultural inputs in Zaka ward 8 has been a persistent issue in the district. Agricultural inputs, such as maize, sunflower seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, are essential for farmers to increase their productivity and ensure food security. The politicization of these inputs was influenced by political factors, such as party affiliation and loyalty.

Those who were loyal and supportive during the August election benefited from these inputs.

This has resulted in unequal access to inputs, favoritism towards certain groups or individuals, and the exclusion of those who do not align with the ruling party.

Politicization of these inputs has undermined the principles of fairness, efficiency, and productivity in agriculture in Zaka district.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the farmer said, politicization of agricultural inputs, hampers the development of the community and the agricultural sector at large. We don’t even know which criteria was being used to distribute the fertilizers, sunflower and maize seeds.

There is lack of transparency in the whole exercise and the majority who benefited from the program are those who were loyal and supporting the ruling party during the August elections.

The politicization of agriculture inputs have resulted in the creation of tensions in the community and the political leaders have been spearheading these conflict through the process of unfair distribution.

The politicization of agricultural inputs has detrimental effects on the agricultural sector and food production in this district.

A community member said, politicians should not play an active role in the distribution of agricultural inputs, the correct procedures should be followed for transparency sake.

Politicization of these inputs reduces agricultural productivity, and undermines the livelihoods of farmers. It also contributes to food insecurity, as farmers are unable to access the necessary inputs to increase their yields and improve their agricultural practices. The majority who are benefiting from these inputs are not farmers and the inputs are surfacing on the black market.

COTRAD alluded that it is crucial to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in the distribution processes. This can be achieved through the involvement of independent organizations, monitoring mechanisms, and the active engagement of the community.

Creating a transparent and merit-based system for the allocation of agricultural inputs can help ensure that resources reach farmers based on their needs rather than political considerations.

By working together, it is possible to mitigate the politicization of agricultural inputs and ensure that assistance reaches those who need it the most.

Zimbabwean authorities are intensifying a retributive exercise in which they are targeting some perceived opposition political party supporters by arresting and prosecuting them for allegedly committing offences against some ZANU PF political party supporters and the shadowy Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ), which claims to be an affiliate of the ruling political party.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers recently arrested Shepherd Muzama, a 61 year-old man, who resides in Mafurere village under Chief Marange in Manicaland province, and charged him with malicious damage to property as defined in section 140 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.

In court, prosecutors alleged that Muzama, a supporter of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change political party, on 23 August 2023 damaged a table belonging to Forever Associates Zimbabwe*** and valued at US$90, which had been mounted outside a polling station at Mutsago District Development Fund by a ZANU PF political party supporter, who together with Dadirai Mandingo, Precious Muchanyarei, Peter Muzama and Boniface Mutsago, were recording some names of their political party members, who had voted during the harmonised elections as part of what was called an Exit Poll Survey.

Mutsago prosecutors claimed, confronted the ZANU PF party supporters accusing them of intimidating members of the public, who had turned out to cast their votes.

The sexagenarian allegedly lifted the table, which the ZANU PF party supporters were using and banged it several times on the ground resulting in it being damaged.

Prosecutors also alleged that Mutsago took some cloth branded with the ZANU PF political party logo and an exercise book, which the ruling party supporters were using to record names of people.

For allegedly doing so, prosecutors said Mutsago acted unlawfully.

Mutsago, who was represented by Netsai Nyamwanza of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, was granted US$30 bail on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by Mutare Magistrate Tendai Mahwe.

He returns to court on 28 December 2023 for commencement of his trial.

By A Correspondent
Overzealous cops on Sunday violently disrupted a Citizens Coalition for Change campaign rally in the ancient of Masvingo.

In spite of the fact that the rally had been cleared, ZRP corps cordoned off the venue and ordered CCC members to return home.

Said the CCC in a tweet: The @PoliceZimbabwe in Masvingo have banned a sanctioned rally.

They illegally recalled our elected members and announced dates for the by-elections, which are a result of fraudulent activity by an imposter.

And now, they don’t want us to campaign. The citizens must reject these thugs in the upcoming by-elections. #9DecemberByElections

By A Correspondent
Overzealous cops on Sunday violently disrupted a Citizens Coalition for Change campaign rally in the ancient of Masvingo.

In spite of the fact that the rally had been cleared, ZRP corps cordoned off the venue and ordered CCC members to return home.

Said the CCC in a tweet: The @PoliceZimbabwe in Masvingo have banned a sanctioned rally.

They illegally recalled our elected members and announced dates for the by-elections, which are a result of fraudulent activity by an imposter.

And now, they don’t want us to campaign. The citizens must reject these thugs in the upcoming by-elections. #9DecemberByElections

By A Correspondent

CCC MP for Harare Central, Hon Lovemore Jimu, led a tree planting exercise in ward 14, Warren park on Saturday.

Hon Jimu took the opportunity to educate young people on the dire effects of drug abuse.

He also donated balls to the local community.

“Today’s event was the right platform for us to educate young people on the negative effects of drug abuse.

In addition, we also educated the local community on HIV/ AIDS prevention with special focus on measures that can be taken to minimise the effects new infections.

As you know, trees are vital for us as human beings and we need to take the necessary measures to protect our environment, “said Hon Jimu.

Follow Official WhatsApp Channel for the Citizens’ Coalition for Change led by President Advocate Nelson Chamisa|Citizens First|Citizens at the Centre.

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A Harare man has sued government and a local authority over their failure to contain the outbreak of the deadly cholera disease, which has claimed the lives of more than 150 people in the troubled southern African country.

In an urgent chamber application filed at Harare High Court, Wellington Mariga, a resident of Kuwadzana high-density suburb in Harare, faulted City of Harare (CoH) and Local Government and Public Works Minister Hon. Chitando and Health and Childcare Minister Hon. Douglas Mombeshora for dereliction of duty by letting the cholera pandemic to continue for a protracted period of time since its outbreak in February 2023 resulting in Zimbabwe recording a high number of cases and deaths.

Mariga, who is represented by Shadreck Masike of Shomwe and Partners Attorneys and Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, argued that both local and central government had statutory and constitutional obligations to provide adequate, constant, clean and potable water and had consistently failed to improve the provision of water in Harare to alleviate the cholera outbreak.

The Kuwadzana resident charged that despite CoH declaring a state of emergency due to the cholera epidemic, the local authority had failed and neglected to provide adequate and reasonable supply of potable clean water to Harare residents and particularly those residing in Kuwadzana.

Mariga argued that the lack of provision of clean and safe drinking water to some suburbs in Harare were exposing residents to the risk of contracting cholera.

He told the court that he had a front seat experience of the devastating effects of a cholera outbreak of 2008, where he lost his friends and some family members and hence he cannot sit and allow the same scenario to repeat itself when such a consequence could be mitigated by supplying clean and safe drinking water.

Mariga bemoaned that residents were relying on harvesting water from shallow wells and boreholes and the erratic water supplies to suburbs of Harare had left him and other residents at high risk of contracting cholera.

He argued that the failure to provide water to residents by CoH is a violation of the right to water provided in section 77 of the Constitution and is also a violation of the right to health guaranteed in section 76 of the Constitution.

He charged that the obtaining cholera outbreak demands the implementation of extraordinary interventions to improve the water supply in Harare and this could be aided by the deployment of water bowsers to suburbs with little to no access to adequate, constant, clean and potable water.

Mariga asked the High Court to grant an order directing CoH to immediately supply adequate, clean and potable water so that Harare residents can access water from water taps or water bowsers.

The CoH, Mariga demanded, should also be ordered by the High Court to supply a schedule for the immediate deployment of water bowsers to Kuwadzana high-density suburb to his lawyers within 24 hours of the granting of the court order.

Judge President Justice Mary Zimba-Dube will on Friday 1 December 2023 preside over hearing and determination of Mariga’s urgent chamber application.

By A Correspondent| Luke Tamborinyoka, the former spokesperson of the opposition MDC Alliance, has vehemently denied allegations made by self-styled CCC Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu that the two met at a local hotel to strategize the recalls that have been plaguing the Nelson Chamisa-led movement.

In a tweet responding to the claims, Tamborinyoka expressed surprise at the accusations and firmly rejected any association with Tshabangu’s purported agenda. “Someone has alerted me to a tweet by one Tshabangu linking my name to his surrogate ED project, which I have publicly denounced. How does he meet me at a local hotel when I’ve been out of Zim for months now? I am a loyal cadre of the CCC. I don’t hobnob with paid ZANU PF agents,” Tamborinyoka said.

The controversy arises amidst the internal challenges faced by the CCC, including the recalls of some of its prominent members.

Tshabangu, who claims to be the Interim Secretary General, has been at the center of the storm, accusing Tamborinyoka of collaborating with forces allegedly aligned with the ruling ZANU PF party.

Tamborinyoka emphasized his commitment to the CCC and distanced himself from any engagement with individuals associated with the ruling party. “I am a loyal cadre of the CCC,” he stated, seeking to dispel any doubts about his allegiance to the opposition movement.

443 Children Prevented from Trafficking, Returned to Zimbabwe

South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully thwarted an alleged trafficking attempt involving 443 children from Zimbabwe into South Africa. The authority provided updates on its state of readiness ahead of the festive season during a briefing on Sunday.

A sting operation conducted on Saturday night involved the search of 42 buses at the Beitbridge border post. Officials discovered children under the age of eight traveling without parents or guardians, indicating potential trafficking. Commander of the border guard, Michael Masiapato, confirmed the situation: “Fairly, they were being trafficked into South Africa. We were able to take them out of those buses, engage with Zimbabwean officials, and send them back for processing.”

Reflecting on successes in the transitional period since April 2023, the BMA reported preventing over 44,000 individuals from entering South Africa illegally, subsequently deporting them.

As part of heightened security measures for the festive season, the BMA announced the extension of operating hours at critical ports across the country. An additional 380 personnel will be deployed at selected busiest ports of entry. With an estimated six million people expected to traverse borders, airports, and harbors in December, the BMA aims to ensure effective border management.

Commander Masiapato highlighted the operational adjustments, stating, “While the busiest ports are operational 24/7, others receive a lot of traffic around this time of the year.” Specifically, the operating hours at Groblers Bridge, the port of entry to Botswana, will be extended by two hours, closing at midnight on 15 and 16 December, as well as 22 and 23 December. Similar extensions will apply to ports in Lesotho and Eswatini.

The successful interception of the trafficking attempt underscores the importance of vigilant border control efforts to protect vulnerable individuals, especially children, from exploitation and harm.- state media

Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Brutal Murder and Joyride with Corpse.

Musawenkosi Hara (39) of New Magwegwe suburb has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in jail for conspiring with her late boyfriend, Farai Michael Mutasa, to brutally murder her friend Thulisile Dube (36) after an all-night beer-drinking binge. The disturbing incident took a macabre turn as the duo went on a joyride with the lifeless body.

Hara, convicted of murder by Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda, faced strong condemnation for her actions. Justice Dube-Banda emphasized the seriousness of the crime, stating, “You ended the life of a person who considered you a friend.”

The judge underscored the betrayal of trust, as Dube believed she was safe in the company of Hara and her late boyfriend. Justice Dube-Banda described the murder as “brutal and savage,” highlighting the irreparable damage caused to the deceased’s family and her two children.

During the trial, it was noted that Hara showed no remorse and peddled falsehoods, earning her a lengthy prison term. The judge ruled, “You committed an evil act, and this court will hold you accountable.”

In mitigation, Hara pleaded for lenience through her pro deo lawyer, Mr Simbarashe Innocent Madzivire of Tanaka Law Chambers, citing a tough upbringing and her role as the sole breadwinner for her children and elderly parents.

Prosecutor Ms Caroline Mabhena outlined the gruesome events leading to the murder. After a night of revelry, Hara and Mutasa hatched a plan to kill the intoxicated Dube. They struck her with an unknown object, stole her belongings, and then abandoned the Honda Fit, with the lifeless body inside, in a bushy area in Emganwini.

The deceased’s aunt, Ms Sinikiwe Dube, expressed satisfaction with the 25-year sentence and revealed that the family had demanded 14 cattle from both the Hara and Mutasa families, with Mutasa’s family complying. However, the Hara family is yet to fulfill this demand.

The sentencing serves as a stern warning against such heinous acts, emphasizing the gravity of the crime committed by Hara and her late accomplice.

Grade 7 Results to Determine Form 1 Placements via E-Map System**

In a significant shift, the Zimbabwean Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has announced that Grade 7 results, set to be uploaded today on the e-map system, will be the sole criteria for selecting Form 1 learners in boarding schools. This decision aims to streamline the process, eliminating the need for entrance tests that often incurred additional costs for parents.

Mr Moses Mhike, the Permanent Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education, confirmed the functionality of the e-map system during the release of Grade Seven results at the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) headquarters in Harare. He emphasized that headmasters are expected to begin selecting learners for Form 1 places using the online platform.

With nearly 400,000 pupils sitting for Grade Seven examinations and approximately 25,000 boarding places available, Mr Mhike acknowledged the need for infrastructure development in boarding schools. He urged the nation to address this growing demand for boarding school placements.

Mr Mhike took the opportunity to clarify that private entrance tests for high school admissions are illegal, emphasizing that Grade Seven results are the only legitimate criteria for entrance into high school.

Regarding potential fee increases for the upcoming academic year, Mr Mhike stressed that any adjustments must be authorized by the Government after gaining majority approval from parents. He highlighted the ministry’s commitment to assessing affordability, particularly considering civil servants’ paychecks, while ensuring the quality of the education system remains uncompromised.

The recently released Zimsec Grade Seven results indicated a notable improvement in the pass rate, reaching 45.5%, up from 40.7% the previous year. Girls, on average, outperformed boys with a pass rate of 49.56% compared to 41.21%. The examination board attributed this positive trend to the resumption of normal classes post-Covid-19, coupled with ongoing improvements by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, ensuring enhanced teaching for students.

-Pastor and Daughters Implicated in Assault on Church Member-

Apostle Ruramai Nhapata, the leader of Trinity International Fellowship Ministry, and her daughters Esther Nhapata and Gamuchirayi Nhapata, have been implicated in the assault of former church member Ruvimbo Mugwindidza.

Ruvimbo Mugwindidza, who recently left the church, citing abuse and indoctrination as reasons, claims that she was physically and emotionally abused while residing with the Nhapata family. According to her, she could no longer tolerate the falsehoods and manipulation used to attract people to the ministry.

The incident took a violent turn as Apostle Nhapata and her daughters allegedly assaulted Ruvimbo, leaving her with a bleeding nose. Ruvimbo explained, “I could not continue living in falsehoods for the sake of free accommodation and free food.”

This incident follows a recent headline-grabbing event where Apostle Nhapata prayed for her neighbor’s deceased body, claiming he would come back to life.

Apostle Nhapata denies the allegations, stating that Ruvimbo is spreading falsehoods about them. She warned the media, saying, “You published bad things about me on the resurrection story, and this time you are back again to write bad things about us, go ahead. I will find what to do with you.”

Esther Nhapata, one of the accused, admitted to assaulting Ruvimbo but urged the media to leave her mother out of the story. She suggested seeking clarification directly from Apostle Nhapata.

The situation has escalated further, with another church member named Kamuzunguze issuing threats against the media outlet that reported the incident. He claimed that Ruvimbo was not assaulted to the point of death and accused the media of biased reporting.

As the controversy unfolds, authorities may intervene to investigate the allegations and determine the appropriate course of action against those involved.- Agencies

By Farai D Hove | In a controversial move, the government’s announcement to renovate stadiums faces intense criticism amid allegations of massive financial misappropriation. The revelation that over $240 million was allegedly spent on rigging the 2023 elections, coupled with extravagant expenditures on luxury vehicles for political allies and questionable house purchases for judges, raises serious doubts about the sincerity of the commitment to sports infrastructure.

Despite claims of a $136.2 billion budget allocated for 2024 to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, doubts persist about the actual existence of this substantial figure. Skeptics argue that the inflated Zimbabwean dollars might not translate into tangible value, given the government’s history of printing currency with little real value in United States dollars.

Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya’s reassurance during the 2023 Soccer Stars of the Year awards ceremony that the government is “working tirelessly” to meet FIFA standards is met with skepticism. Critics point out that the funds allegedly allocated for stadium rehabilitation could have been better utilized to support sports development, pay civil servants, and benefit the nation’s sportsmen and women.

With Zimbabwe recently readmitted into international football after a FIFA suspension, concerns arise about the feasibility of hosting future matches. While Premiership champions Ngezi Platinum Stars and Dynamos anticipate the privilege of hosting opponents at home turf, the state of major stadia like the National Sports Stadium, Barbourfields Stadium, and ongoing renovations at Rufaro Stadium remain uncertain.

The call for stadium owners and stakeholders to contribute to the development of internationally recognized sporting infrastructure is seen by some as a deflection from the larger financial concerns haunting the government’s credibility. As the nation navigates this complex scenario, the promised stadium renovations face scrutiny, overshadowed by the shadow of alleged financial mismanagement.- Agencies

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police has banned the opposition CCC from holding its sanctioned rally in Masvingo.

Said the CCC in a tweet: The @PoliceZimbabwe in Masvingo have banned a sanctioned rally.

They illegally recalled our elected members and announced dates for the by-elections, which are a result of fraudulent activity by an imposter.

And now, they don’t want us to campaign. The citizens must reject these thugs in the upcoming by-elections. #9DecemberByElections