MASVINGO – Government has not paid fees for all three school terms this year for children catered for under Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) thereby creating a serious financial crisis that has crippled the day to day running of schools, The Mirror has been told.

Government also owes schools for one term in 2022 and 2021 each, sources have said.

Schools in disadvantaged areas are as a result doing without basic requirements like chalks, exercise books and teachers and school heads cannot attend crucial meetings outside the school where transport is required, said sources. In many cases teachers have to use money from their meager salaries, said sources.

Government introduced BEAM in 2001 to provide school fees, examination fees, levies and building assistance for pupils whose parents and guardians cannot afford.

The situation got worse this year when BEAM appeared politicized with more children being brought under the assistance programme ahead of the harmonized elections leaving schools with a few children who paid on their own.

Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson, Taungana Ndoro however, told The Mirror that the Minister was aware of the problem and he is currently talking to the Ministry of Finance and Public Service. He said it was not true that Government has not paid for five terms.

“The Minister is aware of the problems and he is currently engaging with the Minister of Finance and the Minister Public Service. Every school receives its payment. No school has gone for five terms without fees payment. The Minister is looking at the problem,” said Ndoro.

Schools are allocated a number of children that they can put on the BEAM programme and the most deserving ones are chosen. Schools that spoke to The Mirror said the numbers can be up to 30% while this year because of elections the figures rose to almost 100% in some schools.

The other problem is that BEAM is paid in RTGS and this is … www.masvingomirror.com

A 31-year-old year-old woman from Borrowdale Surbub in Harare has been dragged to court after accusing a banker of engaging in acts of witchcraft.

In a case of outrage gone wrong, a resident of Borrowdale could regret the day her tongue accused a local banker of engaging in acts of witchcraft , after she was hauled before the courts this Saturday.

Leoba Hunda is in the dock for allegedly calling 30-year-old Vimbai Princess Chidaushe of Borrowdale a witch, accusing her of killing her baby.

The court gallery was left in shock , when it emerged that on the 19th of this month, Chidaushe received a text message on her mobile phone from Hunda with the scathing attack.

This did not go down well with Chidaushe who filed a police report leading to the accused’s arrest.

In her initial court appearance this Saturday the accused was freed on US$50 bail and she will be back in court on the 15th of next month.

COURT UPDATE- JACOB NGARIVHUME

Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume will be appearing in court on Tuesday 24 October at the High Court in Harare sitting at 0930hrs. He is appealing a 4 year conviction on charges of inciting public violence.
We stand in solidarity with our President in his fight against state corruption.

We extend our invitation to you our MEDIA PRACTITIONERS to grace the courtroom and give coverage to this momentous event,

Your presence will be greately appreciated.

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Section 59 of the Zimbabwean constitution grants every citizen the right to peacefully demonstrate and present petitions. Protesting or demonstrating in a democracy is not a crime.

The people of the Matabeleland have experienced an ongoing, systematic, and deliberate attack by the Harare regime, which includes the recent illegal recalls of their elected officials. Yet, once again, these individuals have been denied their rights to demonstrate and present their petition to the Minister of State and Devolution concerning the illegal recalls. Why does the Harare regime persist in persecuting, isolating, and harassing the people of Matabeleland?

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Section 59 of the Zimbabwean constitution grants every citizen the right to peacefully demonstrate and present petitions.

Protesting or demonstrating in a democracy is not a crime.

The people of the Matabeleland have experienced an ongoing, systematic, and deliberate attack by the Harare regime, which includes the recent illegal recalls of their elected officials. Yet, once again, these individuals have been denied their rights to demonstrate and present their petition to the Minister of State and Devolution concerning the illegal recalls. Why does the Harare regime persist in persecuting, isolating, and harassing the people of Matabeleland?

ProtectZimbabweanRights

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MASVINGO – Government has not paid fees for all three school terms this year for children catered for under Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) thereby creating a serious financial crisis that has crippled the day to day running of schools, The Mirror has been told.

Government also owes schools for one term in 2022 and 2021 each, sources have said.

Schools in disadvantaged areas are as a result doing without basic requirements like chalks, exercise books and teachers and school heads cannot attend crucial meetings outside the school where transport is required, said sources. In many cases teachers have to use money from their meager salaries, said sources.

Government introduced BEAM in 2001 to provide school fees, examination fees, levies and building assistance for pupils whose parents and guardians cannot afford.

The situation got worse this year when BEAM appeared politicized with more children being brought under the assistance programme ahead of the harmonized elections leaving schools with a few children who paid on their own.

Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson, Taungana Ndoro however, told The Mirror that the Minister was aware of the problem and he is currently talking to the Ministry of Finance and Public Service. He said it was not true that Government has not paid for five terms.

“The Minister is aware of the problems and he is currently engaging with the Minister of Finance and the Minister Public Service. Every school receives its payment. No school has gone for five terms without fees payment. The Minister is looking at the problem,” said Ndoro.

Schools are allocated a number of children that they can put on the BEAM programme and the most deserving ones are chosen. Schools that spoke to The Mirror said the numbers can be up to 30% while this year because of elections the figures rose to almost 100% in some schools.

The other problem is that BEAM is paid in RTGS and this is … www.masvingomirror.com

COURT UPDATE- JACOB NGARIVHUME

Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume will be appearing in court on Tuesday 24 October at the High Court in Harare sitting at 0930hrs. He is appealing a 4 year conviction on charges of inciting public violence.
We stand in solidarity with our President in his fight against state corruption.

We extend our invitation to you our MEDIA PRACTITIONERS to grace the courtroom and give coverage to this momentous event,

Your presence will be greately appreciated.

Transform Zimbabwe

By Bruce Huruva | In the pictures below Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial involvement in the Procurement Regulatory Authority has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Mnangagwa’s appearance at the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe’s 3rd Annual Public Procurement Conference, accompanied by his son, David Mnangagwa, who recently assumed the role of virtual Finance and Economic Minister, has raised alarming questions about nepotism and transparency.

What is particularly striking is not only the appointment of David Mnangagwa but also the President’s personal takeover of the Procurement Regulatory Authority. This consolidation of authority, coupled with legal changes that grant him absolute control over the procurement process in Zimbabwe, has sent shockwaves through the nation.

The timing couldn’t be more troubling, as allegations of questionable tender awards under Mnangagwa’s leadership continue to emerge. One prominent case that has come to light is the awarding of tenders to convicted fraudster Wicknell Chivayo, casting a shadow of doubt over the integrity of the procurement system.

As images circulate of President Mnangagwa’s arrival at the Harare International Conference Centre for the Procurement Regulatory Authority’s conference, the public is left to grapple with the implications of these developments. The conference itself carries the theme, “Service Delivery through Innovative Solutions,” a theme that stands in stark contrast to the concerns surrounding the President’s and his son’s involvement.

Critics argue that these actions by the President and his family members in government raise serious ethical and governance questions. Transparency and accountability in procurement decisions are now under intense scrutiny, prompting a wave of demands for reforms and accountability in government practices. The scandal has triggered a public outcry and intensified calls for responsible and ethical governance in Zimbabwe.

By Dorrothy Moyo | In a powerful display of solidarity against military crackdowns, Zimbabweans are set to join Palestinians in a mass demonstration tomorrow, October 24, 2023, denouncing the leadership of Emmerson Mnangagwa and various other people.

The protest, coinciding with worldwide condemnation of the atrocities in Gaza, will see Zimbabweans taking to the streets to voice their concerns over the state of their own country. Many have drawn parallels between the suffering of Palestinians and the challenges facing Zimbabwe.

The rural teachers union, ARTUZ, urged the public to participate, stating, “Join the Zimbabwe Palestine march scheduled for tomorrow. The march will commence at 11:00 AM from Ashbrittle Shops, located at the corner of Golden Stairs and The Chase. Organizers will distribute Palestinian flags to demonstrate unity.”

This historic demonstration signifies the resilience and unity of people around the world, emphasizing the need for change and justice, both in Zimbabwe and beyond.

THE FOREVER Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) leader Kudakwashe Munsaka has suffered a tragic loss as three of his close relatives were struck by lightning during heavy rains last Tuesday in Binga, Matabeleland North. The incident occurred just two months after a violent election marked by alleged vote rigging and widespread violence, in which FAZ was reportedly involved.

FAZ, an affiliate group of Zanu PF with purported links to the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), gained prominence during the controversial August 23 and 24 harmonized elections, where it was accused of being at the center of alleged election malpractice.

The recent heavy rains and strong winds wreaked havoc across the country, causing damage to infrastructure and displacing families. The Civil Protection Unit launched an appeal for donations to aid those affected by the disaster.

In the tragic incident in Binga, lightning struck a thatched hut, claiming the lives of Kudakwashe Munsaka’s aunt, Belitha Munkuli (79), and her two grandchildren, Meekness Munkuli (11) and Accept Bulemu (5), as well as a neighbor, Rudo Muzamba. Despite attempts to rescue them, the locked door prevented their escape, bringing the death toll to four.

This unfortunate event has left the Binga community in shock, and Munsaka expressed the family’s pain and noted that he had provided coffins and food for the mourners.

The leader of FAZ, which played a prominent role in the disputed elections, has faced accusations of wrongdoing, including intimidating suspected opposition supporters. It has been seen as a parallel structure within Zanu PF, believed to be controlled by the CIO, according to insiders in the party.

Zimbabwe, being one of the world’s most lightning-prone countries, often witnesses lightning-related fatalities and injuries, primarily in rural areas. The tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the nation amidst political tensions and natural disasters.- Agencies

NPA’s Money Laundering Prosecutions Raise Questions Amidst Scandals.

By Agencies -The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has claimed to be prosecuting money laundering offenses involving 100 individuals suspected of acquiring assets worth US$70 million through illicit financial dealings. This announcement follows a wave of skepticism, with the NPA’s credibility called into question due to recent events, including the GoldMafia scandal.

The suspicious claims were detailed in a government media report, stating that the NPA has initiated the process of confiscating the wealth of these individuals. This announcement coincides with Zimbabwe’s assumption of the presidency of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of Southern Africa (ARINSA), with the aim of enhancing the country’s ability to trace, freeze, and forfeit the proceeds of criminal activities.

NPA spokesperson Ms. Angeline Munyeriwa explained, “The NPA has been making and continues to make applications for unexplained wealth orders.” Currently, the NPA is handling 30 cases with assets involving US$20 million pending further investigation. Furthermore, they have filed 12 court applications for the forfeiture of assets valued at US$15.5 million.

Additionally, the NPA is pursuing 21 asset forfeiture cases, with the expectation of seizing properties worth US$10.8 million through the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU). They are also in the process of requesting international cooperation for the recovery of assets worth US$2.7 million, as well as investigating properties valued at US$3 million.

Ms. Munyeriwa noted that the NPA is currently handling 25 cases with preservation court orders for assets worth US$9.3 million. These preservation orders legally instruct individuals under investigation not to destroy property or alter any documents pertinent to the investigation.

Moreover, there are ongoing legal battles, including five appeals against forfeiture orders worth US$1.4 million and two appeals against the reinstatement of warrants of arrest at the Supreme Court. There is another pending application for the declaration of constitutional invalidity of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Civil Forfeiture Provisions, involving assets valued at US$250,000.

The Prosecutor-General has also filed an appeal against the release of exhibits worth US$300,000 at the High Court. In addition, there are ten interlocutory applications by defendants against preservation orders in the High Court, involving assets valued at US$4.7 million.

The NPA’s announcements have raised concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of their actions, particularly in light of recent scandals, such as the GoldMafia case, where bank accounts were swiftly unfrozen. The public and legal experts are closely scrutinizing these developments, which may have far-reaching implications for the fight against money laundering and asset recovery.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s assumption of the presidency of ARINSA has placed the country in a position of leadership. Over the next two years, Zimbabwe, through the NPA, is expected to work closely with other steering committee members in overseeing the administration of the network and setting annual priorities. This includes representing and promoting the network at various international events.

The presidency of ARINSA is a significant responsibility for Zimbabwe, with promises to uphold the agency’s objectives and push for effective collaboration among member states in the fight against cross-border financial crimes. However, the current cloud of skepticism surrounding the NPA’s actions will likely cast a shadow over the country’s new leadership role in this crucial area of law enforcement.

Government’s Claim to Curb Mineral Leakages Contradicted as Frozen Accounts Unleashed

In a startling revelation that raises questions about the sincerity of the government’s efforts to combat mineral leakages in Zimbabwe, the authorities have unfrozen the bank accounts of individuals implicated in the GoldMafia investigation. The GoldMafia investigation provided irrefutable evidence, including documented records and live video footage, of rampant smuggling and attempts to obfuscate illegal mining operations within the country.

The government’s contradictory stance was unveiled in a report that emphasized its commitment to implementing measures to curb mineral leakages, which have been draining the nation of substantial foreign currency inflows. Mines and Mining Development Minister Zhemu Soda asserted that the most significant leakages occur in the gold sub-sector, as well as other precious and semi-precious stones, through smuggling and diversion to the informal market.

It is estimated that these leakages cost Zimbabwe billions of United States dollars annually, a staggering economic loss that the nation can ill afford. Particularly alarming are recent reports of smuggling in the gold and lithium sub-sectors, with minerals being illicitly transported to countries like South Africa, Dubai, and China.

Furthermore, there have been reports of semi-precious stones, such as amethyst, aquamarine, and garnet, being illegally extracted by villagers in parts of the country like Hurungwe and Karoi in Mashonaland West Province. These valuable minerals are then sold to unscrupulous dealers who smuggle and export them in raw form, depriving Zimbabwe of potential revenues.

At the 2023 Mid-Term Performance Review and 2024 Strategic Planning Workshop held by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Minister Zhemu Soda vowed that the government would continue to take measures to combat mineral leakages. He emphasized the need to capacitate the metallurgy laboratory and enhance gold mobilization exercises to boost gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refiners.

Additionally, Minister Soda pledged that the ministry, together with the MMCZ (Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe) and other relevant government departments, would conduct a concerted effort to curb mineral leakages. Minerals constitute over half of Zimbabwe’s export revenue, with gold and platinum alone accounting for half of the total annual export earnings.

Last year, Zimbabwe produced 35.3 tonnes of gold, and this year, stakeholders aim to achieve 40 tonnes. The mining sector plays a crucial role in achieving the goals of Vision 2030, positioning Zimbabwe as an upper-middle-income economy.

To further develop the mining sector, Minister Soda announced plans to create curricula focused on critical minerals and precious stones like gemstones. This initiative aims to cultivate the necessary skills for mineral development, especially in light of the discoveries of lithium, gas, and oil resources within the country.

Moreover, the ministry intends to engage with global bodies to enhance governance within the mining sector, thus improving transparency and accountability.

While the government appears determined to address mineral leakages, the decision to unfreeze the bank accounts of individuals implicated in the GoldMafia investigation casts doubt on the sincerity of these efforts. The contradiction raises concerns about whether Zimbabwe can effectively combat the illicit trade in precious minerals that is depriving the nation of substantial revenues.- Agencies/State Media

The below audio recording is of the controversial activist Hopewell Chin’ono screaming out while walking away from legend singer Thomas Mapfumo’s photoshoot in Leicester, UK.

Chin’ono in the audio accuses CCC leader Nelson Chamisa of neglecting the jailed legislator, Job Sikhala, saying he was wasting time tweeting while Job Sikhala was suffering in prison. He says Chamisa seems more concerned over a Kariba rally that of Sikhala’s plight.

He accuses Chamisa of sending him pictures of his (Chamisa’s) rally.

“He sent me, I don’t tweet things like that,” says Chin’ono.

The former legislator, Tafadzwa Musekiwa then answers back asking if the rally “is the Kariba one,” to which Chin’ono blows back saying,

“I was being tweeted to and would just ignore; everything I was getting tweeted and would just ignore. There is someone who is in prison [and he’s doing this],” he says in the clip recorded in July 2022, comments which Zimbabweans have re opened as they connect them to the allegation that Nelson Chamisa’s party is going to split because according to him (Chin’ono) the CCC leader is incompetent.

Since last year Chinono has continued berating Chamisa saying he focuses too much on citing Bible verses.

Last week he continued on the same screamer.

The CCC President has to date chosen to ignore the commentator.

Hopewell Chin'ono (the man who's changed his own name 3 times in less than 2yrs), says this isn't his voice, and yet here is saying it all in public, and here is his voice as he was recorded at Mapfumo's show in Leicester. A military intel officer is here told CCC is splitting! pic.twitter.com/SuKub1jBxk

— Simba Chikanza (@schikanza) January 29, 2023

By Leslie Mpala | Once upon a time, in the tranquil town of Harare, there lived a man named Rev. Oscar Mukanahana. Rev. Mukanahana was a respected Bible preacher, well into his 60s, known for his wisdom and compassion. He had spent a lifetime spreading love and hope through his sermons, but little did the town know that the reverend had a secret, a secret that was now causing a whirlwind of misunderstanding.

The trouble began when rumors started swirling about Rev. Mukanahana having an affair with an undisclosed lover. Gossips whispered, tongues wagged, and many Zimbabweans were perplexed. How could a senior preacher, a man of the cloth, be embroiled in such a scandal?

But there was more to the story than met the eye. Rev. Mukanahana, though in the autumn of his life, was not immune to the challenges that many faced. Health issues had plagued him for some time, particularly his heart. A young woman, who had been part of his congregation, had taken it upon herself to assist him with his cardio struggles. Her intentions were purely rooted in compassion and kindness.

Then there was the matter of his marriage. The reverend had experienced a profound breakdown in his marriage, a matter too complex and deeply personal to be disclosed publicly. The weight of cultural expectations bore down upon him, making it impossible for him to openly discuss his struggles. He carried this burden quietly, seeking solace in the arms of his undisclosed lover.

But that wasn’t the end of the story. In this age of technology, even a respected preacher like Rev. Mukanahana wasn’t spared from the perils of modern devices. He had inadvertently recorded private moments on his mobile phone. It was a simple mistake, his handset accidentally activated as it rested in his pocket. These innocent recordings were misinterpreted as evidence of an affair, fueling the flames of misunderstanding.

As the town buzzed with scandalous tales, it became clear that Rev. Mukanahana’s love trouble was not what it seemed. In a world filled with complexities, challenges, and unforeseen circumstances, even a Bible preacher could find himself entangled in an undisclosed love affair.

What if?

The story of Rev. Oscar Mukanahana serves as a reminder that behind every person’s actions, there may be layers of justifiable reasons and untold stories. As the people of Harare came to understand the truth, they learned the importance of compassion and not rushing to judgment, especially when it came to matters of the heart.

By A Correspondent | An intensive three-year investigation has uncovered a massive financial scandal involving a UK nurse, Sithule Tshuma, who is accused of diverting a staggering $25 million from investors under the guise of purchasing agricultural land in Zimbabwe. The investigation has exposed a complex web of deception and fraudulent practices, leaving numerous investors in despair.

Tshuma, who had promised investors that their funds would be used to acquire land in Zimbabwe, claimed to be operating a community interest company known as “QOKI ZINDLOVUKAZI GROUP C.I.C.” However, it has been revealed that this entity was neither a CIC nor a multiple-director organization, as she had previously asserted. A CIC under UK law requires at least three directors or trustees, but Tshuma operated it as a one-person business. (read the full story)

The scheme, which lured investors with promises of blessing and empowerment, employed deceptive tactics that included trapping buyers through an installment-concept payment model instead of an outright purchase. Victims were made to believe that they were investing in a community-driven initiative when, in reality, they were funding Tshuma’s private business.

Investors paid substantial sums ranging from $7,000 to $70,000 per person, with the total funds raised reaching a staggering $25 million. However, years later, not a single residential stand had been delivered as promised. This has left investors questioning how such a substantial amount of money could be raised over a six-year period without any tangible results.

The initial investigation by ZimEye uncovered numerous fraudulent practices, including:

1. **Fake Community Organization:** Tshuma falsely advertised her company as a community interest organization when, in fact, it was a one-person operation.

2. **Incomplete Contracts:** Investors signed incomplete or skimpy contracts that were only signed by one party, leaving them vulnerable.

3. **Bullying and Harassment:** Tshuma and her associates engaged in coordinated bullying on social media, silencing anyone who questioned their operations.

4. **Evasive Answers:** Tshuma avoided providing clear answers to inquiries and diverted conversations, leaving investors in the dark about the true nature of their investments.

5. **Lack of Transparency:** Investors were not informed that the products they were buying into were not divisible, and they faced the risk of losing their entire investment in the event of death.

6. **Cult-like Behavior:** Tshuma’s tactics were described as cult-like, with investors feeling enslaved and bullied.

Properties purchased from 2016 to 2023 were yet to be issued title deeds to buyers, and any complaints were met with bullying and demands for additional payments for land development and maintenance.

The scale of the alleged fraud is immense, involving numerous projects and investors, including Nondwene, Douglasdale, Esigodini, Riverside, Qoki School, Airport Road, Woodville, Burnside, and many more. All of these investors are now left in uncertainty and financial distress.

Sithule Tshuma, in audios addressing investors, continued to claim that her property purchases underwent due diligence processes, assuring them that they would receive title deeds. However, these claims appear to be a part of the deception.

In the wake of this shocking revelation, Tshuma’s lawyer, Zibusiso Charles Ncube, continued to assert that she was not involved in any fraudulent activities, despite the glaring contradictions between her claims and the reality of the situation.

This scandal has had far-reaching implications, and investors who trusted Tshuma are now left facing financial ruin. The case has revealed the need for stronger regulatory oversight and safeguards to protect investors from fraudulent schemes.

In a separate investigation, it was revealed that a UK solicitor, Julian Condliffe, who was closely associated with Tshuma, was found liable in a court case related to deceptive practices in property investments. Condliffe had promised clients empowerment and blessings but failed to deliver on those promises, leaving some clients in such distress that they contemplated suicide.

This breakthrough in exposing fraudulent land investment schemes highlights the importance of due diligence and vigilance in financial investments, and it serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of falling victim to such scams. The authorities are now actively investigating these cases, and legal action is being taken to bring those responsible to justice.

“If university graduates embrace the ‘Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo… philosophy’, even if I die, I would not come back from the dead,” jokes President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Watch the full story tonight on the Main News ZBCtv , ZBC News Channel & ZBC News Online Facebook page- ZBC News

The Zimbabwean Finance Ministry’s recent announcement of providing a mere $12 per month to impoverished citizens as part of the Emergency Social Cash Transfer (ESCT) program has come under intense scrutiny and criticism. The program, supposedly aimed at alleviating the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now being labeled as a mockery of poverty alleviation efforts.

The government’s media claims that 113,000 individuals in eight urban areas are benefiting from this program, which is administered through the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare. While this may sound like a considerable number, the reality is grim.

Each beneficiary is receiving a paltry $12 per month, meant to cover at least four family members per household. To put this into perspective, $12 cannot even buy a single packet of mealie meal, a basic staple in Zimbabwean households. The amount is grossly inadequate to meet the most basic living expenses, especially considering the rising cost of living in the country.

Deputy Director of Family and Social Protection, Mr. Joseph Tirivavi, defended the program, stating that it targets vulnerable households, including those experiencing food scarcity, households with no able-bodied individuals aged 19 to 59, and those with chronically ill or disabled members. However, the $12 per month remains insufficient to make any meaningful impact on the lives of these households.

Critics argue that this initiative does not address the root causes of poverty and fails to provide any substantial relief to the vulnerable populations it claims to assist. With soaring inflation rates and economic challenges in Zimbabwe, the $12 monthly payout seems like a mere token gesture that falls far short of meeting the real needs of the people.

Zimbabweans are demanding better support from their government, and this revelation has sparked public outrage and calls for an immediate review of the ESCT program. Many believe that the Finance Ministry’s efforts to alleviate poverty are falling far short of what is necessary, leaving vulnerable citizens to struggle in dire economic conditions. The $12 monthly payout is now seen as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive and effective poverty alleviation measures in the country.

“If university graduates embrace the ‘Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo… philosophy’, even if I die, I would not come back from the dead,” jokes President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Watch the full story tonight on the Main News ZBCtv , ZBC News Channel & ZBC News Online Facebook page- ZBC News

MUST WATCH: How can this be an election where women are raped for their political participation? This woman was raped for standing firm against rigging.

She even refused to be bought and was subsequently beaten up and raped for her courage.

This is why we continue to demand #FreshElectionsZW.

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By Robson Ruhanya

As the constitutional and political crisis deepens, citizens are running riot blaming CCC President Adv Nelson for failing to take action against the election rigging, arbitrary arrests, long pre-trial detentions of political leaders, activists, and human rights defenders such as Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala, high levels of unemployment as well as the abuse of the fundamental universal basic freedoms enshrined in the 2013 Constitution. It must be clear to the citizenry that the national democratization process is not a CCC issue but a collective cause.

All hands on the deck! Where are school pupils who are victims of poor and suicidal policies in the education sector? We have heard of the troublesome CALA that has caused torture and suffering for both parents and learners. As a student of History, I laud more than 20,000 pupils who embraced dangerous freedom against apartheid on June 6, 1976. These pupils had the mettle and nerve to confront the problems facing them in schools after the illegal passing of the Bantu Education Act in 1953.

After getting inspiration from the vibrant Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness Movement, thousands of learners resident in Soweto and beyond displayed the valor to resist the declaration of Afrikaans and English as languages to be used as medium of instruction in black schools. High levels of human butchery were evidenced perpetrated by the Apartheid regime with hundreds left severely injured. The Soweto Uprising which was initiated by schoolchildren became the match stick that lit a bonfire! The independence of South Africa from apartheid was engineered by organic and pragmatic learners in high schools. Where are the schoolchildren in Zimbabwe? Are they ready to claim free and quality education in the motherland? School learners should come on board to win Zimbabwe for everyone!

Where are the educators in schools, universities, and colleges? Do we have professionals in the land between the Zambezi and Limpopo? What role are playing as nurses and doctors who are languishing in abject poverty when the belly politicians in ZANU-PF are consuming on their behalf? Since the introduction of the bond notes in 2016, we have witnessed hyperinflation eroding the workers’ savings and earnings yet no intellectual coordination in the working class. Visit all successful democratic revolutions undertaken across the globe and assess the significant role executed by the workers through their unions.

In the teaching fraternity, educators have been reduced to paupers. They receive slave wages yet are unprepared to confront the satanic regime demanding a living wage. All civil servants have been getting unsalted peanuts since 2016, it is quite perturbing that there is no single call from various unions to converge and face the diabolical Harare regime advocating for better livelihoods. At this juncture, we should see professionals mobilizing for peaceful action demanding the restoration of their dignity. Subcontracting the national democratic to CCC is a blunder. Instead of pursuing the gold mafia, it is ridiculous that poor teachers are falling victim to ZAAC as private lessons are prohibited regardless of the incapacity of the politically inept government to pay civil servants handsomely.

Where are the churches and their supposed role of calling dictators to order as they did during the liberation struggles around Africa? It is ridiculous that the current crop of church leaders have suddenly and shockingly joined the looting wagon. The role of the church has been magnificent in the past when open letters were published denouncing oppression and the gross abuse of human rights. We expect the churches to call a spade a spade amid rigged elections, politically motivated violence, and high social as well as economic decay due to corruption. Church leaders should desist from accepting bribes from the shake-shake building.

Where is Civic Society Zimbabwe? Following a sham election held on the 23rd of August condemned by all observer missions including SADC and the African Union, we expect all human rights defenders to amplify their clamor for legitimate results, a product of free, fair and credible elections. I would like take this opportunity to salute the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights who are always on their heels defending political prisoners. Some of them get incarcerated and tortured for representing their clients.

In the cases of the victimization of officers of the court, it is pathetic that lawyers who are the last line of defense are also persecuted by prosecution which I find bizarre and unacceptable. Prominent lawyer, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala has endured state-sponsored incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on trumped-up charges since 14 June 2022, Kudzai Kadzere was left with a broken arm, Obey Shava had his legs broken, Doug Coltart and Muchineripi endured prison cells for defending victims of state-engineered abductions. The Zimbabwe Law Society should stand firm in protecting the rights of lawyers in Zimbabwe. We anticipate more revolutionary action from lawyers in solidarity with the victimized.

Where is everybody? Citizens should organize and radicalize themselves for peaceful confrontation as enshrined on Section 59 of the supreme law of the country. All affected bonafide Zimbabweans must unite against political, social and economic decay promoted by those who exploit state apparatus as springboards for the primitive accumulation of wealth. School pupils, students, nurses, doctors, teachers, church leaders, business community, peasants, unemployed youths and all other civil servants must unite against those who eat for them. Zimbabwe is not a private property of ZANU-PF cronies, she belongs to all and sundry.

Citizens should have the unity and strength of purpose in the fight against ZANU-PF atheists. Like the Soweto Uprising of 1976, there is no struggle without bruises. Victory is certain with participatory democracy. Let’s all work towards a New Great Zimbabwe for everyone. I urge CCC president Advocate Nelson to lead us at the opportune time. Citizens must commit to pay the ultimate price to attain a complete change in Zimbabwe ??.

The struggle is won by a united, committed and dedicated front. The youths should save this country, what is needed is the commitment to.prosecute the national democratic struggle to its logical conclusion.

-Villager Arrested for Allegedly Keeping 93 Snakes in Binga, Matabeleland North Province

There was shock in Binga, Matabeleland North province, under the jurisdiction of Chief Pashu, a local villager has been apprehended for reportedly harboring a collection of 93 snakes in his granary. Million Mukombwe, a 47-year-old resident of Kamativi, allegedly maintained a peculiar menagerie that included pythons and spotted bush snakes. Mukombwe’s justification for this unconventional act was to employ the snakes to combat rats, termites, and small insects that posed a threat to his garden.

The bizarre discovery came to light when law enforcement officers, acting on a tip-off, arrived at Mukombwe’s property with the suspicion that he was cultivating marijuana (mbanje) in his garden. Subsequently, they uncovered an astonishing 197 marijuana plants, each approximately 29 centimeters in length. Matabeleland North provincial police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident.

“Villagers are in shock after the arrest of one of them because he was domesticating snakes in his granary,” noted Inspector Banda, underlining the astonishment in the local community.

Million Mukombwe recently made an appearance at the Hwange Magistrates Court, where he was remanded out of custody until October 26 for the continuation of his trial. Inspector Banda issued a stern warning to the public against keeping species protected by the law, highlighting the potential dangers and legal consequences.

“I would like to warn members of the public to resist this tendency of hunting animals or species because it is against the law of our country, and it will also lead to some people being injured by the same species. Actions like this result in a lack of trust among members of the community because traditionally, it’s unusual to find a person keeping snakes. Let us also stop farming and selling weed because it is illegal in this country,” emphasized Inspector Banda.

The incident in Binga has left the local community bewildered and serves as a reminder of the importance of abiding by wildlife protection laws and respecting legal boundaries.

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has rescheduled the November 2023 Ordinary Level Combined Science practical examination to the 29th of next month.

ZIMSEC spokesperson Ms Nicky Dhlamini confirmed the development, saying it has been necessitated by the need to allow for the distribution of materials to all centres in line with new security measures to curb malpractices.

The paper was supposed to be written on the 19th of this month.-ZBC News

By Robson Ruhanya

As the constitutional and political crisis deepens, citizens are running riot blaming CCC President Adv Nelson for failing to take action against the election rigging, arbitrary arrests, long pre-trial detentions of political leaders, activists, and human rights defenders such as Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala, high levels of unemployment as well as the abuse of the fundamental universal basic freedoms enshrined in the 2013 Constitution. It must be clear to the citizenry that the national democratization process is not a CCC issue but a collective cause.

All hands on the deck! Where are school pupils who are victims of poor and suicidal policies in the education sector? We have heard of the troublesome CALA that has caused torture and suffering for both parents and learners. As a student of History, I laud more than 20,000 pupils who embraced dangerous freedom against apartheid on June 6, 1976. These pupils had the mettle and nerve to confront the problems facing them in schools after the illegal passing of the Bantu Education Act in 1953.

After getting inspiration from the vibrant Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness Movement, thousands of learners resident in Soweto and beyond displayed the valor to resist the declaration of Afrikaans and English as languages to be used as medium of instruction in black schools. High levels of human butchery were evidenced perpetrated by the Apartheid regime with hundreds left severely injured. The Soweto Uprising which was initiated by schoolchildren became the match stick that lit a bonfire! The independence of South Africa from apartheid was engineered by organic and pragmatic learners in high schools. Where are the schoolchildren in Zimbabwe? Are they ready to claim free and quality education in the motherland? School learners should come on board to win Zimbabwe for everyone!

Where are the educators in schools, universities, and colleges? Do we have professionals in the land between the Zambezi and Limpopo? What role are playing as nurses and doctors who are languishing in abject poverty when the belly politicians in ZANU-PF are consuming on their behalf? Since the introduction of the bond notes in 2016, we have witnessed hyperinflation eroding the workers’ savings and earnings yet no intellectual coordination in the working class. Visit all successful democratic revolutions undertaken across the globe and assess the significant role executed by the workers through their unions.

In the teaching fraternity, educators have been reduced to paupers. They receive slave wages yet are unprepared to confront the satanic regime demanding a living wage. All civil servants have been getting unsalted peanuts since 2016, it is quite perturbing that there is no single call from various unions to converge and face the diabolical Harare regime advocating for better livelihoods. At this juncture, we should see professionals mobilizing for peaceful action demanding the restoration of their dignity. Subcontracting the national democratic to CCC is a blunder. Instead of pursuing the gold mafia, it is ridiculous that poor teachers are falling victim to ZAAC as private lessons are prohibited regardless of the incapacity of the politically inept government to pay civil servants handsomely.

Where are the churches and their supposed role of calling dictators to order as they did during the liberation struggles around Africa? It is ridiculous that the current crop of church leaders have suddenly and shockingly joined the looting wagon. The role of the church has been magnificent in the past when open letters were published denouncing oppression and the gross abuse of human rights. We expect the churches to call a spade a spade amid rigged elections, politically motivated violence, and high social as well as economic decay due to corruption. Church leaders should desist from accepting bribes from the shake-shake building.

Where is Civic Society Zimbabwe? Following a sham election held on the 23rd of August condemned by all observer missions including SADC and the African Union, we expect all human rights defenders to amplify their clamor for legitimate results, a product of free, fair and credible elections. I would like take this opportunity to salute the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights who are always on their heels defending political prisoners. Some of them get incarcerated and tortured for representing their clients.

In the cases of the victimization of officers of the court, it is pathetic that lawyers who are the last line of defense are also persecuted by prosecution which I find bizarre and unacceptable. Prominent lawyer, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala has endured state-sponsored incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on trumped-up charges since 14 June 2022, Kudzai Kadzere was left with a broken arm, Obey Shava had his legs broken, Doug Coltart and Muchineripi endured prison cells for defending victims of state-engineered abductions. The Zimbabwe Law Society should stand firm in protecting the rights of lawyers in Zimbabwe. We anticipate more revolutionary action from lawyers in solidarity with the victimized.

Where is everybody? Citizens should organize and radicalize themselves for peaceful confrontation as enshrined on Section 59 of the supreme law of the country. All affected bonafide Zimbabweans must unite against political, social and economic decay promoted by those who exploit state apparatus as springboards for the primitive accumulation of wealth. School pupils, students, nurses, doctors, teachers, church leaders, business community, peasants, unemployed youths and all other civil servants must unite against those who eat for them. Zimbabwe is not a private property of ZANU-PF cronies, she belongs to all and sundry.

Citizens should have the unity and strength of purpose in the fight against ZANU-PF atheists. Like the Soweto Uprising of 1976, there is no struggle without bruises. Victory is certain with participatory democracy. Let’s all work towards a New Great Zimbabwe for everyone. I urge CCC president Advocate Nelson to lead us at the opportune time. Citizens must commit to pay the ultimate price to attain a complete change in Zimbabwe ??.

The struggle is won by a united, committed and dedicated front. The youths should save this country, what is needed is the commitment to.prosecute the national democratic struggle to its logical conclusion.

By Robson Ruhanya

As the constitutional and political crisis deepens, citizens are running riot blaming CCC President Adv Nelson for failing to take action against the election rigging, arbitrary arrests, long pre-trial detentions of political leaders, activists, and human rights defenders such as Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala, high levels of unemployment as well as the abuse of the fundamental universal basic freedoms enshrined in the 2013 Constitution. It must be clear to the citizenry that the national democratization process is not a CCC issue but a collective cause.

All hands on the deck! Where are school pupils who are victims of poor and suicidal policies in the education sector? We have heard of the troublesome CALA that has caused torture and suffering for both parents and learners. As a student of History, I laud more than 20,000 pupils who embraced dangerous freedom against apartheid on June 6, 1976. These pupils had the mettle and nerve to confront the problems facing them in schools after the illegal passing of the Bantu Education Act in 1953.

After getting inspiration from the vibrant Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness Movement, thousands of learners resident in Soweto and beyond displayed the valor to resist the declaration of Afrikaans and English as languages to be used as medium of instruction in black schools. High levels of human butchery were evidenced perpetrated by the Apartheid regime with hundreds left severely injured. The Soweto Uprising which was initiated by schoolchildren became the match stick that lit a bonfire! The independence of South Africa from apartheid was engineered by organic and pragmatic learners in high schools. Where are the schoolchildren in Zimbabwe? Are they ready to claim free and quality education in the motherland? School learners should come on board to win Zimbabwe for everyone!

Where are the educators in schools, universities, and colleges? Do we have professionals in the land between the Zambezi and Limpopo? What role are playing as nurses and doctors who are languishing in abject poverty when the belly politicians in ZANU-PF are consuming on their behalf? Since the introduction of the bond notes in 2016, we have witnessed hyperinflation eroding the workers’ savings and earnings yet no intellectual coordination in the working class. Visit all successful democratic revolutions undertaken across the globe and assess the significant role executed by the workers through their unions.

In the teaching fraternity, educators have been reduced to paupers. They receive slave wages yet are unprepared to confront the satanic regime demanding a living wage. All civil servants have been getting unsalted peanuts since 2016, it is quite perturbing that there is no single call from various unions to converge and face the diabolical Harare regime advocating for better livelihoods. At this juncture, we should see professionals mobilizing for peaceful action demanding the restoration of their dignity. Subcontracting the national democratic to CCC is a blunder. Instead of pursuing the gold mafia, it is ridiculous that poor teachers are falling victim to ZAAC as private lessons are prohibited regardless of the incapacity of the politically inept government to pay civil servants handsomely.

Where are the churches and their supposed role of calling dictators to order as they did during the liberation struggles around Africa? It is ridiculous that the current crop of church leaders have suddenly and shockingly joined the looting wagon. The role of the church has been magnificent in the past when open letters were published denouncing oppression and the gross abuse of human rights. We expect the churches to call a spade a spade amid rigged elections, politically motivated violence, and high social as well as economic decay due to corruption. Church leaders should desist from accepting bribes from the shake-shake building.

Where is Civic Society Zimbabwe? Following a sham election held on the 23rd of August condemned by all observer missions including SADC and the African Union, we expect all human rights defenders to amplify their clamor for legitimate results, a product of free, fair and credible elections. I would like take this opportunity to salute the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights who are always on their heels defending political prisoners. Some of them get incarcerated and tortured for representing their clients.

In the cases of the victimization of officers of the court, it is pathetic that lawyers who are the last line of defense are also persecuted by prosecution which I find bizarre and unacceptable. Prominent lawyer, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala has endured state-sponsored incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on trumped-up charges since 14 June 2022, Kudzai Kadzere was left with a broken arm, Obey Shava had his legs broken, Doug Coltart and Muchineripi endured prison cells for defending victims of state-engineered abductions. The Zimbabwe Law Society should stand firm in protecting the rights of lawyers in Zimbabwe. We anticipate more revolutionary action from lawyers in solidarity with the victimized.

Where is everybody? Citizens should organize and radicalize themselves for peaceful confrontation as enshrined on Section 59 of the supreme law of the country. All affected bonafide Zimbabweans must unite against political, social and economic decay promoted by those who exploit state apparatus as springboards for the primitive accumulation of wealth. School pupils, students, nurses, doctors, teachers, church leaders, business community, peasants, unemployed youths and all other civil servants must unite against those who eat for them. Zimbabwe is not a private property of ZANU-PF cronies, she belongs to all and sundry.

Citizens should have the unity and strength of purpose in the fight against ZANU-PF atheists. Like the Soweto Uprising of 1976, there is no struggle without bruises. Victory is certain with participatory democracy. Let’s all work towards a New Great Zimbabwe for everyone. I urge CCC president Advocate Nelson to lead us at the opportune time. Citizens must commit to pay the ultimate price to attain a complete change in Zimbabwe.

The struggle is won by a united, committed and dedicated front. The youths should save this country, what is needed is the commitment to.prosecute the national democratic struggle to its logical conclusion.

MUST WATCH: How can this be an election where women are raped for their political participation? This woman was raped for standing firm against rigging.

She even refused to be bought and was subsequently beaten up and raped for her courage.

This is why we continue to demand #FreshElectionsZW.

CCC

By A Correspondent | An intensive three-year investigation has uncovered a massive financial scandal involving a UK nurse, Sithule Tshuma, who is accused of diverting a staggering $25 million from investors under the guise of purchasing agricultural land in Zimbabwe. The investigation has exposed a complex web of deception and fraudulent practices, leaving numerous investors in despair.

Tshuma, who had promised investors that their funds would be used to acquire land in Zimbabwe, claimed to be operating a community interest company known as “QOKI ZINDLOVUKAZI GROUP C.I.C.” However, it has been revealed that this entity was neither a CIC nor a multiple-director organization, as she had previously asserted. A CIC under UK law requires at least three directors or trustees, but Tshuma operated it as a one-person business. (read the full story)

The scheme, which lured investors with promises of blessing and empowerment, employed deceptive tactics that included trapping buyers through an installment-concept payment model instead of an outright purchase. Victims were made to believe that they were investing in a community-driven initiative when, in reality, they were funding Tshuma’s private business.

Investors paid substantial sums ranging from $7,000 to $70,000 per person, with the total funds raised reaching a staggering $25 million. However, years later, not a single residential stand had been delivered as promised. This has left investors questioning how such a substantial amount of money could be raised over a six-year period without any tangible results.

The initial investigation by ZimEye uncovered numerous fraudulent practices, including:

1. **Fake Community Organization:** Tshuma falsely advertised her company as a community interest organization when, in fact, it was a one-person operation.

2. **Incomplete Contracts:** Investors signed incomplete or skimpy contracts that were only signed by one party, leaving them vulnerable.

3. **Bullying and Harassment:** Tshuma and her associates engaged in coordinated bullying on social media, silencing anyone who questioned their operations.

4. **Evasive Answers:** Tshuma avoided providing clear answers to inquiries and diverted conversations, leaving investors in the dark about the true nature of their investments.

5. **Lack of Transparency:** Investors were not informed that the products they were buying into were not divisible, and they faced the risk of losing their entire investment in the event of death.

6. **Cult-like Behavior:** Tshuma’s tactics were described as cult-like, with investors feeling enslaved and bullied.

Properties purchased from 2016 to 2023 were yet to be issued title deeds to buyers, and any complaints were met with bullying and demands for additional payments for land development and maintenance.

The scale of the alleged fraud is immense, involving numerous projects and investors, including Nondwene, Douglasdale, Esigodini, Riverside, Qoki School, Airport Road, Woodville, Burnside, and many more. All of these investors are now left in uncertainty and financial distress.

Sithule Tshuma, in audios addressing investors, continued to claim that her property purchases underwent due diligence processes, assuring them that they would receive title deeds. However, these claims appear to be a part of the deception.

In the wake of this shocking revelation, Tshuma’s lawyer, Zibusiso Charles Ncube, continued to assert that she was not involved in any fraudulent activities, despite the glaring contradictions between her claims and the reality of the situation.

This scandal has had far-reaching implications, and investors who trusted Tshuma are now left facing financial ruin. The case has revealed the need for stronger regulatory oversight and safeguards to protect investors from fraudulent schemes.

In a separate investigation, it was revealed that a UK solicitor, Julian Condliffe, who was closely associated with Tshuma, was found liable in a court case related to deceptive practices in property investments. Condliffe had promised clients empowerment and blessings but failed to deliver on those promises, leaving some clients in such distress that they contemplated suicide.

This breakthrough in exposing fraudulent land investment schemes highlights the importance of due diligence and vigilance in financial investments, and it serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of falling victim to such scams. The authorities are now actively investigating these cases, and legal action is being taken to bring those responsible to justice.

In a recent and significant move, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe has taken direct control over 13 critical Acts (laws). These Acts, including the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, Interception of Communications Act, and the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, have been placed under the personal administration of the President.

Mnangagwa Places 13 Critical Laws Under His Private Control | CLEVER or FOOLISH?

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) October 21, 2023

This development is outlined in Statutory Instrument 189 of 2023, titled “Assignment of Functions (His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe) Notice, 2023.” The document cites constitutional authority for the President’s decision, specifically referencing section 104(1) of the Constitution in conjunction with section 37(2) of the Interpretation Act [Chapter 1:01].

Under this new directive, President Mnangagwa has reserved for himself both the administration of the specified Acts and the functions vested in the President by any Act, unless those functions have been delegated to another Minister.

The notice also repeals a previous Assignment of Functions (His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe) Notice, 2018, as published in Statutory Instrument 212 of 2018.

The list of Acts now under the direct control of President Mnangagwa is as follows:

1. Anti-Corruption Commission Act [Chapter 9:22] (Act No. 13 of 2004)
2. Commissions of Inquiry Act [Chapter 10:07]
3. Emergency Powers Act [Chapter 11:04]
4. Honours and Awards Act [Chapter 10:11]
5. Interception of Communications Act [Chapter 11:20] (No. 6 of 2007)
6. Prevention of Corruption Act [Chapter 9:16]
7. Presidential Pension and Retirement Benefits Act [Chapter 2:05]
8. Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act [Chapter 10:20]
9. Presidential Salary and Allowances Act [Chapter 2:06]
10. Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] (Act No. 5 of 2004)
11. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act [Chapter 22:20] (Act No. 7 of 2014)
12. Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission Act [Chapter 10:34] (No. 5 of 2022)
13. Zimbabwe National Security Council Act, 2023 (Act No. 1 of 2023)

This action signifies a significant consolidation of power within the presidency, raising questions and discussions about the implications of this shift in Zimbabwe’s governance structure. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact the enforcement and implementation of these laws.- Agencies

Tafadzwa Kanengoni 39 (notoriously known as Soda Water) who shot and killed a tuckshop owner from Mucheke, Masvingo was yesterday sentenced to 22 years in jail for possession of firearm and armed robbery by magistrate Bishad Chineka.

Kanengoni who killed Michael Munhungorwa in cold blood is yet to be sentenced for the murder at the High Court in Masvingo. https://twitter.com/TheMirrorMsv/status/1714582166573555888?t=pnDC5-_HI-ex6tQxR6zXvw&s=19

BUHERA-Four minors died after the burning roof of a thatched room they were sleeping in collapsed after being struck by lightning.
The incident happened around 2 am on Monday at Wadzenenga Village under Chief Nyashanu in Buhera. Neither of the minors was older than ten years old.

Manicaland Police Spokesperson Inspector Nobert Muzondo confirmed the unfortunate incident to the Chipinge Times.

He said Evernice Takaedzwa (31) slept in the same room as her four children. She woke up to find her roof on fire after being struck by lightning.

She ran out of the house and called her neighbours to help her put out the fire. She left her children sleeping in the room.

Conrad Muchena (54) came. The roof collapsed before they took the children out. They attempted to put out the fire using water and sand to no avail.

Muchena gained entry into the room after knocking down some bricks and retrieved the bodies.

Buhera Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira waived postmortem………….Full story on www.masvingomirror.com

SolidarityWithJobSikhala on #WiwaWednesday, CCC Namibia on board!

18 October 2023

The National Democratic Revolutionaries are missing the vibrant, organic, and pragmatic change champion, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala who has endured more than 15 months caged at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on trumped-up charges.

Citizens in Namibia are curious to know the whereabouts of Moreblessing Ali’s murderer, Pius Jamba Mukandi after his arrest. We did not hear anything after his prosecution! Is he still incarcerated or it was a catch-and-release since the murderer is a ZANU-PF activist? It is now imperative to actively demand justice for both Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and the deceased Moreblessing Ali who is yet to be buried since her gruesome murder last year in May. Progressive citizens across the globe should amplify their voices demanding justice, freedom, and equality.

Sikhala and Ali’s families have endured enough physical and emotional torture from this satanic regime. Let’s brace for dangerous freedom against injustice and arbitrary arrests of political leaders and activists. It is not a crime to represent the Ali family. CCC Namibia believes that lawyers are the last line of defense but when the same lawyers are incarcerated for more than a year, it boggles the mind. We demand an independent judiciary that does not take instructions from the desperate and illegitimate regime.

Namibia district is delighted at the revolutionary gesture to donate in solidarity with Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala as he continues to languish in jail without bail since the 14th of June 2022. The political prisoner deserves our support because as the breadwinner, his family has suffered from a lack of different fundamentals. We must donate material and financial resources to the prisoner of conscience to boost his revolutionary spirit. Let’s mobilize for a peaceful protest demanding a constitution with constitutionalism in Zimbabwe.

Bail is a constitutional right enshrined in the 2013 Constitution! Sikhala has been arbitrarily arrested more than 66 times but was never convicted which epitomizes the weaponization of the judiciary to silence dissent. As we demand fresh elections, let’s not forget the victims of persecution by prosecution. Ali’s family deserves justice! ZANU-PF must respect the sanctity of life. We are sick and tired of political persecution by the clueless regime, the citizenry deserves better.

Sikhala’s ill health is also worrisome and infuriating. Health is a basic right regardless of any circumstances hence the dire need to ensure his health safety in prison. There is great suspicion that our vibrant was poisoned by this politically inept Harare regime to eliminate him. This must be resisted with equal measure! Job Saro remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.

Citizens should resist illegitimate regimes that subvert the will of the masses. The people of Zimbabwe need to embrace participatory democracy to remove an illegitimate government announced by Zec on the 26th of August 2023. We demand fresh elections!

SolidarityForJobSaroWiwaSikhala

FreeJobSaroWiwaSikhala

CCC Namibia Rundu Champion
Robson Ruhanya

Watch video below Eddie Cross calls Job Sikhala a street kid who loves being photographed in chains.

Said Eddie Cross:

“Sikhala loves being in prison, he loves being photographed in chains

He is harmless, why would you keep him in prison? “

SolidarityWithJobSikhala on #WiwaWednesday, CCC Namibia on board!

18 October 2023

The National Democratic Revolutionaries are missing the vibrant, organic, and pragmatic change champion, Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala who has endured more than 15 months caged at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on trumped-up charges.

Citizens in Namibia are curious to know the whereabouts of Moreblessing Ali’s murderer, Pius Jamba Mukandi after his arrest. We did not hear anything after his prosecution! Is he still incarcerated or it was a catch-and-release since the murderer is a ZANU-PF activist? It is now imperative to actively demand justice for both Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala and the deceased Moreblessing Ali who is yet to be buried since her gruesome murder last year in May. Progressive citizens across the globe should amplify their voices demanding justice, freedom, and equality.

Sikhala and Ali’s families have endured enough physical and emotional torture from this satanic regime. Let’s brace for dangerous freedom against injustice and arbitrary arrests of political leaders and activists. It is not a crime to represent the Ali family. CCC Namibia believes that lawyers are the last line of defense but when the same lawyers are incarcerated for more than a year, it boggles the mind. We demand an independent judiciary that does not take instructions from the desperate and illegitimate regime.

Namibia district is delighted at the revolutionary gesture to donate in solidarity with Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala as he continues to languish in jail without bail since the 14th of June 2022. The political prisoner deserves our support because as the breadwinner, his family has suffered from a lack of different fundamentals. We must donate material and financial resources to the prisoner of conscience to boost his revolutionary spirit. Let’s mobilize for a peaceful protest demanding a constitution with constitutionalism in Zimbabwe.

Bail is a constitutional right enshrined in the 2013 Constitution! Sikhala has been arbitrarily arrested more than 66 times but was never convicted which epitomizes the weaponization of the judiciary to silence dissent. As we demand fresh elections, let’s not forget the victims of persecution by prosecution. Ali’s family deserves justice! ZANU-PF must respect the sanctity of life. We are sick and tired of political persecution by the clueless regime, the citizenry deserves better.

Sikhala’s ill health is also worrisome and infuriating. Health is a basic right regardless of any circumstances hence the dire need to ensure his health safety in prison. There is great suspicion that our vibrant was poisoned by this politically inept Harare regime to eliminate him. This must be resisted with equal measure! Job Saro remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.

Citizens should resist illegitimate regimes that subvert the will of the masses. The people of Zimbabwe need to embrace participatory democracy to remove an illegitimate government announced by Zec on the 26th of August 2023. We demand fresh elections!

SolidarityForJobSaroWiwaSikhala

FreeJobSaroWiwaSikhala

CCC Namibia Rundu Champion
Robson Ruhanya

Controversial Appointment of Anselem Sanyatwe as Commander of Zimbabwe National Army.

By Farai D Hove | ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Anselem Sanyatwe, the implicated leader of the 1 August 2018 coup, as the new head of the Zimbabwe National Army. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage as Sanyatwe had not yet answered to the demands of the commission that investigated his involvement in the military coup against opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.

During the events of 1 August 2018, which were marred by violence and claims of election interference, Sanyatwe and soldiers under his command were accused of changing election results through a deployment of troops. The commission found Sanyatwe and others liable for these actions, yet he had not faced any legal consequences.

Sanyatwe is infamous for his claim that soldiers who shot six people during the 1 August 2018 incident did so at a precise 45-degree angle, a statement that further fueled public outrage.

In a statement released on Friday, the Office of the President and Cabinet announced President Mnangagwa’s decision, citing constitutional provisions for the appointment. The outgoing Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant General David Sigauke, has retired from the position.

This appointment has ignited controversy and raised questions about accountability and justice in Zimbabwe, as Sanyatwe takes the reins of the nation’s military despite his involvement in the contentious events of 2018. Public reaction and international response to this decision are expected to be significant in the coming days.

BUHERA-Four minors died after the burning roof of a thatched room they were sleeping in collapsed after being struck by lightning.
The incident happened around 2 am on Monday at Wadzenenga Village under Chief Nyashanu in Buhera. Neither of the minors was older than ten years old.

Manicaland Police Spokesperson Inspector Nobert Muzondo confirmed the unfortunate incident to the Chipinge Times.

He said Evernice Takaedzwa (31) slept in the same room as her four children. She woke up to find her roof on fire after being struck by lightning.

She ran out of the house and called her neighbours to help her put out the fire. She left her children sleeping in the room.

Conrad Muchena (54) came. The roof collapsed before they took the children out. They attempted to put out the fire using water and sand to no avail.

Muchena gained entry into the room after knocking down some bricks and retrieved the bodies.

Buhera Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira waived postmortem………….Full story on www.masvingomirror.com

Tafadzwa Kanengoni 39 (notoriously known as Soda Water) who shot and killed a tuckshop owner from Mucheke, Masvingo was yesterday sentenced to 22 years in jail for possession of firearm and armed robbery by magistrate Bishad Chineka.

Kanengoni who killed Michael Munhungorwa in cold blood is yet to be sentenced for the murder at the High Court in Masvingo. https://twitter.com/TheMirrorMsv/status/1714582166573555888?t=pnDC5-_HI-ex6tQxR6zXvw&s=19

By Farai D Hove | Wednesday afternoon, Cameroon Street in Harare was the stage for a horrifying ordeal that would be etched into the memories of the locals. The small shop, quaintly named “Harare Treasures,” stood there, its wooden facade holding the secrets of countless trinkets, books, and curiosities.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, a ferocious inferno, seemingly summoned by the darkest of sorcery, suddenly engulfed the shop. The flames danced menacingly, casting eerie shadows upon the surrounding buildings. Thick plumes of black smoke spiraled into the night sky, blotting out the stars. Panic spread like wildfire among the street’s residents, who gathered helplessly, their faces etched with disbelief.

Firefighters raced to the scene, sirens blaring and hoses gushing with water, but it was as if the flames were determined to consume every inch of Harare Treasures. The crackling and popping of burning wood and the pungent smell of charred possessions filled the air. The shop’s treasures turned to ashes, and the owner’s dreams went up in smoke.

Just when it seemed the worst was over, the heavens unleashed their wrath. The pounding rain fell like a curtain of tears, drenching the smoldering remains of the shop. It was a surreal sight, the juxtaposition of fire and water, an elemental battle between destruction and salvation.

The once-vibrant wares were now reduced to a soggy, charred mess. Books turned to pulp, artifacts lay broken, and the echoes of laughter that once filled the shop were now drowned in the relentless downpour. The street that was once filled with gasps of horror now whispered with the sorrow of onlookers, their hearts heavy with the weight of the tragedy.

As the sun was setting on Wednesday night, the remnants of “Harare Treasures” were a heartbreaking sight. The shop, once a hub of memories and curiosities, was now a symbol of devastation. Property worth thousands of US dollars had been reduced to rubble.

The people of Cameroon Street came together, their spirits unbroken, to support the shop owner in their time of need. It was a testament to the indomitable spirit of the community, even in the face of such a harrowing night.

The horror that befell “Harare Treasures” would forever be a somber tale, a reminder of the unpredictable and uncontrollable forces of nature. Yet, through the ashes and the rain, the resilient human spirit prevailed, standing as a beacon of hope amidst the ruins.- ZimEye

Government has warned the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) against taking any action which may likely cause an uprising in the name of democracy.

The remarks were made by Foreign Affairs acting minister Amon Murwira when he addressed the African Union ambassadors affiliated to Zimbabwe in Harare yesterday.

Apart from exonerating government from the CCC recalls and saying they can only be reversed by self-proclaimed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, Murwira subtly accused CCC leader Nelson Chamisa of “undemocratic conduct”.

Referring to Chamisa’s refusal to accept results of the presidential election in the August 23 harmonised elections Murwira said: “It is a matter of public record that one presidential candidate in the just-ended harmonised elections declared, well ahead of the polls and, brazenly in the presence of election observers and the media, that the candidate would not abide by any other result except one which ‘pronounced the candidate as the sole winner’.

“Indeed this was the second such instance in which the candidate made such a declaration. Sadly, violence ensued after such a declaration in 2018. This type of conduct is an attack on our democracy, constitutionalism and the rule of law.

“Regrettably, some countries have tended to support this undemocratic conduct. As in previous instances, government will not tolerate any actions aimed at disturbing the peace under the guise of ‘democratic political processes’.”

He said Zimbabwean law enjoins the Speaker of the National Assembly and the president of the Senate to promptly act on any and all communication from political formations brought before them to effect a recall.

“Neither official can or may cause, amend, or block any such communication once placed before them. Again, it is downright false to impute responsibility for any recalls on the two Presiding Officers; or even to suggest that they have the remit to withdraw any such communication. Only authors of such communication can cause a reversal,” Murwira said.

He also claimed that there are no political prisoners in the country, despite the opposition alleging that former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala who has now clocked over 400 days in jail, is one of them.

Political analyst Rejoice Ngwenya described Murwira’s remarks on Chamisa and recalls as “garbage”.

“The Constitution says elections ought to be free and fair. Observers reported that elections were not free and fair, so end of story,” he said.

“Constitution allows us to demonstrate peacefully. Have we been afforded that opportunity? Zec (Zimbabwe Electoral Commission) must be independent, right? When Msengezi tried to recall ED, what happened? So the Speaker is a cyborg that responds to any letter from the street?”

CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi could not be reached to comment on Murwira’s statement yesterday.

Robbers’ Sangoma Magic Fails Them as They Face Trial.

-Bulawayo, October 20, 2023* – In a startling turn of events, the purported magical powers of three fleeing robbers ran out as they faced trial for an alleged armed robbery. Elvis Charapuka (38), Mlingiseli Sibanda (44), and Bhekimpilo Ncube (35) appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga, where they pleaded not guilty. The trio stands accused of robbing businessman George Kudya (42), who is also the managing director of Star Distributors, in a chilling armed attack at his Mahatshula suburb home.

Kudya took the stand for cross-examination and recounted the harrowing incident that unfolded on that fateful day. He revealed that upon returning home before 7 pm, he was ambushed by Charapuka, Sibanda, and Ncube. The robbers allegedly manhandled him and pointed a gun at his head, demanding money.

Under duress and fearing for his life, Kudya surrendered a substantial sum of US$6,000. The assailants then proceeded to rob him of an additional P110,000 before making their escape in their vehicle.

However, the surprising twist in this case came from a traditional healer, Gogo Otilia Murombedzi, who was called to testify. Murombedzi disclosed that Charapuka had been a visitor to her Cowdray Park suburb home for consultations and to obtain good luck charms before the robbery. She further confirmed that Charapuka had given her P1,800 as a token of appreciation. Astonishingly, she claimed that her ancestral spirits had warned her that the money was “dirty,” rendering it unusable.

The allegations against Sibanda, Ncube, and Charapuka revolve around an incident that occurred on January 7th of this year when the accused waylaid Kudya at his home. According to court documents, the trio arrived at Kudya’s residence just before 7 pm. They approached him, demanded money, and forcibly took US$6,000 from him. Unsatisfied, they compelled him to retrieve an additional P110,000 from his car.

Kudya promptly reported the robbery to the police, leading to an investigation that revealed Charapuka’s gesture of gratitude to the traditional healer. As the trial unfolds, the accused robbers face the challenge of explaining their actions, and the inexplicable failure of the supposed magical protection that had previously shielded them from harm.

Concillia Ncube represents the State in this intriguing case, which continues to captivate both the court and the public. The accused trio has been remanded out of custody, with their trial scheduled to resume on October 25, 2023.- HMetro/Additional Reporting