Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has grabbed newspaper headlines in South Africa after he arrogantly told those who did not approve of Sports minister Kirsty Coventry to appoint their own choices when they become Presidents.

Below is a report published by Timeslive and republished by The Sowetan…..

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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a new cabinet, appointing some of his own family members to high-ranking positions.

Mnangagwa appointed his son Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa as deputy minister of finance. Kudakwashe Mnangagwa is the Zanu-PF youth quota MP in the Midlands province. The youth quota, is made up of 10 candidates aged 21-35, chosen by proportional representation based on the constituency votes.

Mnangagwa also appointed his nephew, Tongai Mnangagwa, as the deputy minister of tourism. Controversial minister Barbara Rwodzi was appointed minister of tourism. She caused a stir in June when she hurled insults at a senior police officer for investigating Zanu-PF activists.

Mthuli Ncube has been retained as the country’s finance minister. The former Oxford University professor has dismally failed to revive the country’s economy as the Zimbabwe dollar has continued to weaken and inflation has reached triple digits.

Kirsty Coventry has been reappointed as the country’s sports minister despite being among the most underperforming ministers. During her five years as cabinet minister, in 2020, Zimbabwe was banned from hosting international soccer games by the Confederation of African Football because of substandard stadiums. In 2022, Zimbabwe was banned for 18 months by Fifa, football’s governing body, over government interference in the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa).

Addressing journalists at State House, Mnangagwa when asked why he has reappointed Coventry said he was happy with how she has performed in government.

“I have reappointed her because l am happy with her performance. Whoever was not impressed by her can appoint someone else when they become president,” he said.

There are no members of the opposition in the cabinet.

Mnangagwa said he doesn’t need to appoint the opposition.

“The opposition would enjoy to be in actual opposition, rather than be in government then fail to do their opposition,” said Mnangagwa.

Douglas Mombeshora is the country’s new minister of health, relieving vice-president Constantino Chiwenga who served a dual role as health minister. Mombeshora was deputy health minister during the country’s typhoid outbreak from October 2011 to June 2012.

MASVINGO – A local Masvingo teacher whose fame rose after he became master of ceremony at various Emmerson Mnangagwa rallies is in trouble after his property was attached for failing to pay for a Public Address (PA) system.

The attached property under order MSVPSCC161/23 is a defy deep refrigerator, an upright Capri refrigerator, a plasma 65-inch Ecco television, a four-piece lounge set, and a wooden television stand.

David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School in Masvingo is the one whose voice has gone viral on social media calling for Jah Prayzah to stop playing music at Mnangagwa’s inauguration on Monday.Masomere said in court he would not pay the company that hired him for the PA system because the owner is a Zanu PF supporter like him. He said they were rendering their services to the party for free and would receive a token of appreciation from Zanu PF.

“Jah Prayzah chirega, Hello, let’s stop, Jah Prayzah chimira Jah Prayzah, Chimira, Chimira Tazvinzwa, thank you Jah Prayzah,” shouted Masomere and July Moyo.

However, the new Zanu PF MC was taken to court for failing to pay the PA hired from Meldwin-Tech Investments and used at 11 rallies.

Masvingo Magistrate Isaac Chikura ruled in favour of Meldwin-Tech Investments. Masomere hired the PA for US$1 080 but only paid US$380.

An initial default order was granted on July 28, 2023. Masomere through his lawyer Knowledge Mabvuure of Chihambakwe Law Chambers, applied for a rescission of judgment, which was dismissed with costs on Tuesday.

He argued that he did not enter into an agreement with Meldwin-Tech Investments… www.masvingomirror.co

https://masvingomirror.com/dj-masomere-property-attached-over-zanu-pf-rallies/

PEOPLE with disabilities have described the late national hero, Joshua Malinga as a visionary and true defender of their rights.

The late national hero might have gone, but his legacy of transforming the fortunes of people with disabilities lives on.

“As people with disabilities, we are at a loss following the death of Malinga. He was approachable and a visionary leader and ready to assist everyone. The National Disability Policy which we believe is part of his brainchild saw things working in favour of us as people with disabilities. When the President appointed him to the post, he did forget those that are unfortunate,” said a person living with disabilities.

Another said, “To us people with disabilities, we are grateful that Malinga was given the highest honour. He was bridging the gap between us as the praesidium. Because of him, we are being recognised everywhere we go.”

Director of Disability Affairs in the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Christine Peta saluted the government for according Malinga national hero status, saying he was such a man who transformed the lives of many.

“His journey started early when he was the secretary of the Jairos Jiri Association. He was a father to all people with disabilities. I remember travelling with him throughout the country making consultations on the disability policy. So, he spearheaded the National Disability Policy.

“He also occupied space at the international level and advocated on those platforms so that persons with disabilities can be included. He has left a void in the fraternity. We also want to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa for bestowing a national hero status on Malinga,” said Dr Peta.

In his condolence message on Sunday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa described the late Cde Malinga as a nationalist stalwart and vocal proponent of disability rights.

Malinga became a victim of polio at the tender age of two, but disability did not deter him from participating in nationalist politics that ushered in the country’s independence.

At independence, Malinga served as Executive Mayor of Bulawayo for two terms and rose through the ranks in the ruling ZANU PF party to become a Politburo member.

The late national hero will be buried on a date to be advised.

Disability fraternity mourns Cde Malinga

PEOPLE with disabilities have described the late national hero, Joshua Malinga as a visionary and true defender of their rights.

The late national hero might have gone, but his legacy of transforming the fortunes of people with disabilities lives on.

“As people with disabilities, we are at a loss following the death of Malinga. He was approachable and a visionary leader and ready to assist everyone. The National Disability Policy which we believe is part of his brainchild saw things working in favour of us as people with disabilities. When the President appointed him to the post, he did forget those that are unfortunate,” said a person living with disabilities.

Another said, “To us people with disabilities, we are grateful that Malinga was given the highest honour. He was bridging the gap between us as the praesidium. Because of him, we are being recognised everywhere we go.”

Director of Disability Affairs in the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Christine Peta saluted the government for according Malinga national hero status, saying he was such a man who transformed the lives of many.

“His journey started early when he was the secretary of the Jairos Jiri Association. He was a father to all people with disabilities. I remember travelling with him throughout the country making consultations on the disability policy. So, he spearheaded the National Disability Policy.

“He also occupied space at the international level and advocated on those platforms so that persons with disabilities can be included. He has left a void in the fraternity. We also want to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa for bestowing a national hero status on Malinga,” said Dr Peta.

In his condolence message on Sunday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa described the late Cde Malinga as a nationalist stalwart and vocal proponent of disability rights.

Malinga became a victim of polio at the tender age of two, but disability did not deter him from participating in nationalist politics that ushered in the country’s independence.

At independence, Malinga served as Executive Mayor of Bulawayo for two terms and rose through the ranks in the ruling ZANU PF party to become a Politburo member.

The late national hero will be buried on a date to be advised.

Disability fraternity mourns Cde Malinga

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has implored the nation to maintain focus despite the deepening crisis in the country.

The CCC leader flatly rejected the outcome of the 2023 polls citing irregularities in electoral processes.

The SADC EOM last month accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of deliberately titling results in favour Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party.

Writing on his official Facebook page, President Chamisa said:

DON’T DESPAIR ZIMBABWE FOCUS!!

Cheer up! Freedom doesn’t come easy but is coming. Celebrations loading…

Some will ask how and when but it will happen sooner than ever imaginable. Say a prayer for our beloved country.

We serve a Mighty and Living God! #Godisinit Blessed Tuesday.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CABINET

Provincial Ministers

Bulawayo – Judith Ncube

Harare – Charles Tavengwa

Masvingo – Ezra Chadzamira

Midlands – Owen Ncube

Manicaland – Nokhuthula Matsikenyere

Mashonaland East – Aplonia Munzverengwi

Mashonaland West – Marian Chombo

Mashonaland Central – Christopher Magomo

Matabeleland North – Richard Moyo

Matabeleland South – Evelyn Ndlovu

Cabinet Ministers
Finance and Investment Promotion z Prof Mthuli Ncube
Deputy – David Kuda Mnangagwa

Veterans of Liberation – Christopher Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Monica Mavhunga

Youth Empowerment – Tino Machakaire
Deputy – Mupamhanga Junior

Sports, Recreation Arts and Culture , Kirsty Coventry
Deputy – Emily Jesaya

Environment, Climate and Wildlife – Nqobizitha Ndlovu
Deputy – John Paradza

Tourism And Hospitality – Barbra Rwodzi
Deputy – Tongai Mnangagwa

Defence – Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri
Deputy – Levy Mayihlome

Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises – Monica Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Jeniffer Mhlanga

Local Government and Public Works – Winston Chitando
Deputy –

Foreign Affairs – Fedrick Shava
Deputy –

Home Affairs – Kazembe Kazembe
Deputy –

Justice, Legal and Paliamentary Affairs – Ziyambi Ziyambi
Deputy – Obert Mazungunye

Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services – Jennifan Muswere

ICT – Tatenda Mavetera
Deputy – Dingumuzi Phuthi

Mines and Mining Development – Soda Zhemu
Deputy –

Higher and Tertiary Education – Professor Amon Murwira
Deputy – Simelizezwe Sibanda

Primary and Secondary Education – T. Moyo
Deputy – Angeline Gata

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare – July Moyo
Deputy – Mrs Dinha

Industry and Commerce – Sithembiso Nyoni
Deputy –

Transport and Infrastructure Development – Felix Mhona
Deputy –

Energy and Power Development – Edgar Moyo
Deputy –

National Housing – Daniel Garwe
Deputy – Yeukai Simbanegavi

Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement – Dr A Masuka
Deputy – Vangelis Haritatoos
Deputy – Davis Marapira

Ministry of Health and Child Care – Dr Mombeshora
Deputy –

Provincial Affairs in the OPC – L Matuke.

Skills Audit and Development – Prof P. Mavhima.

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has implored the nation to maintain focus despite the deepening crisis in the country.

The CCC leader flatly rejected the outcome of the 2023 polls citing irregularities in electoral processes.

The SADC EOM last month accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of deliberately titling results in favour Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party.

Writing on his official Facebook page, President Chamisa said:

DON’T DESPAIR ZIMBABWE0FOCUS!!

Cheer up! Freedom doesn’t come easy but is coming. Celebrations loading…

Some will ask how and when but it will happen sooner than ever imaginable. Say a prayer for our beloved country.

We serve a Mighty and Living God! #Godisinit Blessed Tuesday.

RESPECTED coach Rodwell Dhlakama is delighted to be coaching football in his home area after leading Green Fuel to a one-nil victory over Sheasham in their first match playing at Green Fuel stadium in Chisumbanje on Saturday.

History was made on Saturday as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League football was played in Chisumbanje for the first time in Zimbabwe’s history when Green Fuel got the better of Sheasham at Green Fuel stadium.

The newly refurbished stadium was recently approved to host topflight matches and it opened its doors on Saturday to a rousing crowd that wanted to catch a glimpse of the action and the home team did not disappoint.

But for Rodwell Dhlakama, it was an emotional moment.

“I am emotionally attached to this team, I am from this area and just helping out the boys from this neighbourhood makes me very proud and more over leading a professional team it means a lot,” he said.

Green Fuel head coach Rodwell Dhlakama was born and raised at Chikore Mission in Chipinge, just 50 kilometres away from Chisumbanje where he is now working.

For the first time, he feels he is now coaching a home team after having led clubs like Monomotapa, Chapungu, Ngezi Platinum Stars and various other foreign clubs.

He took over at Green Fuel together with his trusted lieutenants Darlington Dodo and Innocent Chogugudza after seven matches this season when the team was rock bottom, but he has masterminded a great revival and the club is occupying 8th position on the PSL log with 29 points after 22 matches.

In other matches played on Saturday, Ngezi Platinum Stars returned to the top of the log after a narrow one-nil victory over Manica Diamonds, while defending champions FC Platinum continued with their resurgence after edging CAPS United 2-1 at Mandava Stadium.

Relegation haunted Triangle and Black Rhinos shared the spoils in a one-all draw, same as Chicken Inn and Bulawayo Chiefs.

On Sunday, the much-anticipated Battle of Zimbabwe between Dynamos and Highlanders was abandoned in the 40th minute after crowd trouble, with DeMbare leading two-nil.

Yadah briefly moved out of the relegation zone after beating fellow struggles Cranborne Bullets one-nil, while Simba Bhora replaced Yadah in the bottom four after a goalless draw against Hwange at the Colliery.

Rodwell Dhlakama back home

MASVINGO – A local Masvingo teacher whose fame rose after he became master of ceremony at various Emmerson Mnangagwa rallies is in trouble after his property was attached for failing to pay for a Public Address (PA) system.

The attached property under order MSVPSCC161/23 is a defy deep refrigerator, an upright Capri refrigerator, a plasma 65-inch Ecco television, a four-piece lounge set, and a wooden television stand.

David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School in Masvingo is the one whose voice has gone viral on social media calling for Jah Prayzah to stop playing music at Mnangagwa’s inauguration on Monday.Masomere said in court he would not pay the company that hired him for the PA system because the owner is a Zanu PF supporter like him. He said they were rendering their services to the party for free and would receive a token of appreciation from Zanu PF.

“Jah Prayzah chirega, Hello, let’s stop, Jah Prayzah chimira Jah Prayzah, Chimira, Chimira Tazvinzwa, thank you Jah Prayzah,” shouted Masomere and July Moyo.

However, the new Zanu PF MC was taken to court for failing to pay the PA hired from Meldwin-Tech Investments and used at 11 rallies.

Masvingo Magistrate Isaac Chikura ruled in favour of Meldwin-Tech Investments. Masomere hired the PA for US$1 080 but only paid US$380.

An initial default order was granted on July 28, 2023. Masomere through his lawyer Knowledge Mabvuure of Chihambakwe Law Chambers, applied for a rescission of judgment, which was dismissed with costs on Tuesday.

He argued that he did not enter into an agreement with Meldwin-Tech Investments… www.masvingomirror.co

https://masvingomirror.com/dj-masomere-property-attached-over-zanu-pf-rallies/

By A Correspondent

Information
Communication Technology &Courier Services Minister Hon Tatenda Mavetera says she is ready to serve the nation.

The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life.
Am ready to serve, ” Hon Mavetera wrote on Facebook

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has implored the nation to maintain focus despite the deepening crisis in the country.

The CCC leader flatly rejected the outcome of the 2023 polls citing irregularities in electoral processes.

The SADC EOM last month accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of deliberately titling results in favour Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party.

Writing on his official Facebook page, President Chamisa said:

DON’T DESPAIR ZIMBABWE0FOCUS!!

Cheer up! Freedom doesn’t come easy but is coming. Celebrations loading…

Some will ask how and when but it will happen sooner than ever imaginable. Say a prayer for our beloved country.

We serve a Mighty and Living God! #Godisinit Blessed Tuesday.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CABINET

Provincial Ministers

Bulawayo – Judith Ncube

Harare – Charles Tavengwa

Masvingo – Ezra Chadzamira

Midlands – Owen Ncube

Manicaland – Nokhuthula Matsikenyere

Mashonaland East – Aplonia Munzverengwi

Mashonaland West – Marian Chombo

Mashonaland Central – Christopher Magomo

Matabeleland North – Richard Moyo

Matabeleland South – Evelyn Ndlovu

Cabinet Ministers
Finance and Investment Promotion z Prof Mthuli Ncube
Deputy – David Kuda Mnangagwa

Veterans of Liberation – Christopher Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Monica Mavhunga

Youth Empowerment – Tino Machakaire
Deputy – Mupamhanga Junior

Sports, Recreation Arts and Culture , Kirsty Coventry
Deputy – Emily Jesaya

Environment, Climate and Wildlife – Nqobizitha Ndlovu
Deputy – John Paradza

Tourism And Hospitality – Barbra Rwodzi
Deputy – Tongai Mnangagwa

Defence – Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri
Deputy – Levy Mayihlome

Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises – Monica Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Jeniffer Mhlanga

Local Government and Public Works – Winston Chitando
Deputy –

Foreign Affairs – Fedrick Shava
Deputy –

Home Affairs – Kazembe Kazembe
Deputy –

Justice, Legal and Paliamentary Affairs – Ziyambi Ziyambi
Deputy – Obert Mazungunye

Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services – Jennifan Muswere

ICT – Tatenda Mavetera
Deputy – Dingumuzi Phuthi

Mines and Mining Development – Soda Zhemu
Deputy –

Higher and Tertiary Education – Professor Amon Murwira
Deputy – Simelizezwe Sibanda

Primary and Secondary Education – T. Moyo
Deputy – Angeline Gata

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare – July Moyo
Deputy – Mrs Dinha

Industry and Commerce – Sithembiso Nyoni
Deputy –

Transport and Infrastructure Development – Felix Mhona
Deputy –

Energy and Power Development – Edgar Moyo
Deputy –

National Housing – Daniel Garwe
Deputy – Yeukai Simbanegavi

Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement – Dr A Masuka
Deputy – Vangelis Haritatoos
Deputy – Davis Marapira

Ministry of Health and Child Care – Dr Mombeshora
Deputy –

Provincial Affairs in the OPC – L Matuke.

Skills Audit and Development – Prof P. Mavhima.

CCC statement on earthquake in Morocco

Our heartfelt condolences go out to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco in the wake of the recent devastating earthquake, which has tragically claimed over 2000 lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, homes, and means of livelihood in this catastrophic event.

#moroccoearthquake

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has implored the nation to maintain focus despite the deepening crisis in the country.

The CCC leader flatly rejected the outcome of the 2023 polls citing irregularities in electoral processes.

The SADC EOM last month accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of deliberately titling results in favour Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party.

Writing on his official Facebook page, President Chamisa said:

DON’T DESPAIR ZIMBABWE FOCUS!!

Cheer up! Freedom doesn’t come easy but is coming. Celebrations loading…

Some will ask how and when but it will happen sooner than ever imaginable. Say a prayer for our beloved country.

We serve a Mighty and Living God! #Godisinit Blessed Tuesday.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CABINET

Provincial Ministers

Bulawayo – Judith Ncube

Harare – Charles Tavengwa

Masvingo – Ezra Chadzamira

Midlands – Owen Ncube

Manicaland – Nokhuthula Matsikenyere

Mashonaland East – Aplonia Munzverengwi

Mashonaland West – Marian Chombo

Mashonaland Central – Christopher Magomo

Matabeleland North – Richard Moyo

Matabeleland South – Evelyn Ndlovu

Cabinet Ministers
Finance and Investment Promotion z Prof Mthuli Ncube
Deputy – David Kuda Mnangagwa

Veterans of Liberation – Christopher Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Monica Mavhunga

Youth Empowerment – Tino Machakaire
Deputy – Mupamhanga Junior

Sports, Recreation Arts and Culture , Kirsty Coventry
Deputy – Emily Jesaya

Environment, Climate and Wildlife – Nqobizitha Ndlovu
Deputy – John Paradza

Tourism And Hospitality – Barbra Rwodzi
Deputy – Tongai Mnangagwa

Defence – Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri
Deputy – Levy Mayihlome

Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises – Monica Mutsvangwa
Deputy – Jeniffer Mhlanga

Local Government and Public Works – Winston Chitando
Deputy –

Foreign Affairs – Fedrick Shava
Deputy –

Home Affairs – Kazembe Kazembe
Deputy –

Justice, Legal and Paliamentary Affairs – Ziyambi Ziyambi
Deputy – Obert Mazungunye

Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services – Jennifan Muswere

ICT – Tatenda Mavetera
Deputy – Dingumuzi Phuthi

Mines and Mining Development – Soda Zhemu
Deputy –

Higher and Tertiary Education – Professor Amon Murwira
Deputy – Simelizezwe Sibanda

Primary and Secondary Education – T. Moyo
Deputy – Angeline Gata

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare – July Moyo
Deputy – Mrs Dinha

Industry and Commerce – Sithembiso Nyoni
Deputy –

Transport and Infrastructure Development – Felix Mhona
Deputy –

Energy and Power Development – Edgar Moyo
Deputy –

National Housing – Daniel Garwe
Deputy – Yeukai Simbanegavi

Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement – Dr A Masuka
Deputy – Vangelis Haritatoos
Deputy – Davis Marapira

Ministry of Health and Child Care – Dr Mombeshora
Deputy –

Provincial Affairs in the OPC – L Matuke.

Skills Audit and Development – Prof P. Mavhima.

Presiding and polling officers have been called back to Bhasera, the command center for Gutu East Constituency.

It is not clear what they are going to be doing there since reopening of ballot boxes can only happen through a court order. Most of the polling officers are on their way to Bhasera now.

There is suspicion of massive rigging in Gutu East where Benjamin Ganyiwa of Zanu PF garnered the highest number of votes despite being the most unpopular of the three candidates.

Presiding and polling officers have been called back to Bhasera, the command center for Gutu East Constituency. It is not clear what they are going to be doing there since reopening of ballot boxes can only happen through a court order. pic.twitter.com/hACF7so3hw

— The Mirror Masvingo (@TheMirrorMsv) September 5, 2023

Citizens Coalition for Change’s losing candidate for Chirumanzu Constituency, Patrick Cheza and four party activists are at Gweru magistrate courts for bail ruling this morning.

Cheza made a bail application after his arrest on assault charges for reportedly assaulting ZANU PF’s Barbra Rwodzi, who is the National Assembly member-elect for Chirumanzu Constituency on the 24th of last month.- ZBC News

Citizens Coalition for Change’s losing candidate for Chirumanzu Constituency, Patrick Cheza and four party activists are at Gweru magistrate courts for bail ruling this morning.

Cheza made a bail application after his arrest on assault charges for reportedly assaulting ZANU PF’s Barbra Rwodzi, who is the National Assembly member-elect for Chirumanzu Constituency on the 24th of last month.- ZBC News

Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, following the passing on of Cde Joshua Teke Malinga, Harare, 10th September, 2023.

I learnt with a deep sense of grief and sadness of the passing on last Friday of Cde Joshua Teke Malinga, following a brave fight against a malignant form of prostrate cancer.

A Nationalist stalwart and vocal proponent of disability rights, the late Cde Malinga was a leading voice both in the ruling Party, Zanu PF, and in Government on disability issues, including ensuring, in his capacity as my special advisor, that Government policy was alive and sensitive to interests of disabled persons across gender, age, class or colour. My decision to appoint him to advise me on this all-important yet often easily overlooked area was informed by his unequivocal and fervent interest in protecting and defending the rights of disabled persons.

A victim of polio at a tender age of 2, the late Cde Malinga’s illustrious life and career bore testimony to the fact that circumstances of disability need not diminish one’s ability and life chances.

For him, disability became a spur to an exceptional life and career, including courageously participating and sharing in the risks of nationalist politics, and in the struggle for our Independence. An accounting graduate, Cde Malinga rose through the ranks of the country’s nationalist politics until he was elevated to the Central Committee and, later to the Politburo of the ruling Party, Zanu PF which he served with utmost loyalty, even as his health gradually failed and deserted him. He never missed any Party functions or meetings.

A two-time Executive Mayor of our second capital, Bulawayo, the late Cde Malinga, personified diligence and integrity in civil and municipal matters, virtues woefully scarce nowadays. His wise leadership and profound counsel will thus be sorely missed at different echelons of our Party, our Government and our Nation.

May I, on behalf of our Nation, the ruling Zanu PF Party, Government, my Family and on my behalf, express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Malinga Family on this their saddest loss. May they derive solace from the knowledge that the Nation in whose defence and interest Cde Malinga was put under illegal sanctions, today joins them in mourning his sad, untimely demise, and in according him deserved honours and a befitting farewell.

In recognition of his distinguished role in the struggle for our Independence, in the development of our Nation since its inception, and in championing the cause of special interest groups in public policy and national development, the ruling Zanu PF Party has unanimously decided to accord Cde Malinga National Hero Status.

May his dear soul rest in eternal peace.

E.D. Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT

President Mnangagwa mourns Cde Joshua Malinga; announces national hero status

Mnangagwa DJ Property Attached Over Outstanding PA System Bills

MASVINGO – A local Masvingo teacher whose fame rose after he became master of ceremony at various Emmerson Mnangagwa rallies is in trouble after his property was attached for failing to pay for a Public Address (PA) system.

The attached property under order MSVPSCC161/23 is a defy deep refrigerator, an upright Capri refrigerator, a plasma 65-inch Ecco television, a four-piece lounge set, and a wooden television stand.

David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School in Masvingo is the one whose voice has gone viral on social media calling for Jah Prayzah to stop playing music at Mnangagwa’s inauguration on Monday.Masomere said in court he would not pay the company that hired him for the PA system because the owner is a Zanu PF supporter like him. He said they were rendering their services to the party for free and would receive a token of appreciation from Zanu PF.

“Jah Prayzah chirega, Hello, let’s stop, Jah Prayzah chimira Jah Prayzah, Chimira, Chimira Tazvinzwa, thank you Jah Prayzah,” shouted Masomere and July Moyo.

However, the new Zanu PF MC was taken to court for failing to pay the PA hired from Meldwin-Tech Investments and used at 11 rallies.

Masvingo Magistrate Isaac Chikura ruled in favour of Meldwin-Tech Investments. Masomere hired the PA for US$1 080 but only paid US$380.

An initial default order was granted on July 28, 2023. Masomere through his lawyer Knowledge Mabvuure of Chihambakwe Law Chambers, applied for a rescission of judgment, which was dismissed with costs on Tuesday.

He argued that he did not enter into an agreement with Meldwin-Tech Investments… www.masvingomirror.co

DJ Masomere property attached over Zanu PF rallies

If anyone thinks this is the ugly side of football and ends there he or she is a lazy thinker !
This is a Statement with far deeper meaning than just football

If anyone thinks this is the ugly side of football and ends there he or she is a lazy thinker !
This is a Statement with far deeper meaning than just football. pic.twitter.com/iYqMFyE7u8

— Dr Walter Mzembi (@waltermzembi) September 10, 2023

Scrutiny Mounts on Declaration of Assets for Zimbabwean MPs; Focus on Mnangagwa’s Children in Cabinet.

DNA CHECK: Soda Zhemu, Kazembe Kazembe, Kuda David Mnangagwa, Emmerson Mnangagwa pic.twitter.com/BtBA7vqmB8

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) September 11, 2023

Harare, Zimbabwe – As newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) settle into their roles, questions arise about whether the four children of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who hold senior cabinet positions, will also declare their assets in accordance with constitutional requirements. The MPs, who were sworn in last week, are facing a November 7 deadline to submit their lists of financial interests to Parliament, in line with both the Constitution and parliamentary rules.

The swearing-in of MPs from both the National Assembly and Senate marked the commencement of the 10th Parliament, following the resounding victory of the ruling Zanu-PF party in the August 23 harmonized elections.

Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Kennedy Chokuda, reminded parliamentarians of their obligation to declare their interests during his remarks following the elections of the two presiding officers last Friday. He cited Section 198 of the Constitution, in conjunction with the Senate’s Standing Order Number 50 and the National Assembly’s Standing Order Number 51, which mandate all members to register their financial interests with the Clerk of Parliament.

Members have a 60-day window from the day they take their oath of office to complete this registration. Failure to comply with this requirement is deemed contempt of Parliament.

The asset declaration requirement for legislators and Cabinet Ministers was initially implemented during the Sixth Parliament. In 2016, the Parliament’s Standing Rules and Orders Committee approved a draft Asset Declaration Register that outlines the types of assets MPs are expected to declare.

These assets include land within and outside Zimbabwe, buildings, movable assets, financial assets, and high-value items such as jewelry exceeding US$25,000 in worth. The asset declaration process aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and public trust in public office holders, while also addressing speculation surrounding the accumulation of wealth by certain individuals in public office.

The question of whether President Mnangagwa’s children, who hold influential positions in the cabinet, will comply with these asset declaration requirements adds an intriguing dimension to the ongoing discussions about transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe’s political landscape.

As the deadline approaches, Zimbabweans and observers await the declarations from their elected representatives and the potential implications for those who may not fully adhere to these regulations.

Violence Erupts at Dynamos vs. Highlanders Soccer Match; Police Condemn Hooliganism

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Chaos and violence marred a highly anticipated soccer match between Dynamos and Highlanders on Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium, leaving eight people injured, including four police officers, and three police vehicles damaged. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from law enforcement agencies and officials.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi issued a statement strongly condemning the outbreak of violence during the Premier Soccer League match. He stated, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police condemns all forms of public violence at soccer matches in the country and will ensure that arrests are effected on hooligans without fear or favour.”

The violent incident unfolded when fans invaded the pitch and engaged in clashes during the match. Preliminary investigations revealed that four police officers and four members of the public sustained injuries during the pitch invasion and subsequent violence within the stadium. Additionally, three police vehicles were stoned and damaged by soccer hooligans.

Nyathi emphasized that the police acted professionally to contain the situation and avoid further harm. Tear gas was not deployed within the stadium to prevent stampedes or injuries to fans. Instead, the police cooperated with marshals to maintain order.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police managed to evacuate soccer players, match officials, and VVIPs from the stadium and sought reinforcement to assist in containing the situation. Tear gas was only used outside the stadium to disperse the violent crowd who openly threw stones and other objects at police officers,” he explained.

In a concerning development, Assistant Commissioner Nyathi expressed the police’s concern about certain politicians attempting to exploit the high-profile soccer match to incite violence before, during, and after the event. He warned that such political activists risked arrest for inciting violence at soccer matches.

Furthermore, the police are appealing to the public for information that can help identify and locate the suspects involved in the violence at Barbourfields Stadium. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or via WhatsApp at 0712 800 197.

Assistant Commissioner Nyathi concluded by emphasizing that the law would take its course on hooligans at soccer matches, leaving no stone unturned in holding the suspects accountable for their actions.

This incident comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on social media messages inciting unlawful activities and disturbances in the country, prompting the Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to issue stern warnings to unruly elements engaging in actions that could destabilize Zimbabwe. The investigation into these social media posts is ongoing.- state media

If anyone thinks this is the ugly side of football and ends there he or she is a lazy thinker !
This is a Statement with far deeper meaning than just football

If anyone thinks this is the ugly side of football and ends there he or she is a lazy thinker !
This is a Statement with far deeper meaning than just football. pic.twitter.com/iYqMFyE7u8

— Dr Walter Mzembi (@waltermzembi) September 10, 2023

? Breaking News: Kwekwe Police Arrest Gay Couple on Sodomy Charges After Deception Unveiled ?

Kwekwe, Midlands Province- Kwekwe police have taken into custody a gay couple following an unusual complaint that led to shocking revelations. The incident unfolded when one of the partners approached the authorities, demanding the arrest of his significant other due to an initial deception – the belief that his partner was a woman.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, revealed that after a thorough investigation, both men have been apprehended. The investigation uncovered that the couple had been residing together since July, engaging in consensual same-sex activities.

Insp Mahoko provided details of the case, stating, “It is alleged that during the month of July, on an unknown date, one of the suspects, James Mapawu (40) of Narrans Building in Kwekwe, met with Praise Mapawu (25) in a nightclub. Praise Mapawu had been disguised as a woman, leading James Mapawu to believe he was interacting with a member of the opposite sex.”

Love blossomed between the two, leading to them cohabiting while primarily engaging in same-sex relations.

However, tensions between the couple reached a breaking point when a recent intimate encounter took an unexpected turn, resulting in an argument. As they were cuddling in preparation for intimacy, Mapawu became aroused, triggering the dispute.

In a surprising twist, it was Joshua Mpofu who reported the incident to the police, culminating in the arrest of both partners. They now face charges related to sodomy, a legal offense in Zimbabwe that carries significant consequences.

This case has ignited discussions surrounding the complexities of gender identity, relationship dynamics, and the legal status of same-sex relationships in the region. The judicial system in Kwekwe will soon decide how to proceed with this unique and contentious case.

As this story develops, it serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in certain parts of the world, where societal prejudices and legal restrictions continue to impact their rights and well-being.

?On 18/08/2023, the chief elections officer of @ZECzim , Utoile Silaigwana, stated that they had printed a total of 7,126,600 presidential ballots, 7,098,750 national assembly ballot papers, and 6,861,650 local authority ballot papers.

However, just five days later, there was a significant shortage of ballot papers across the country, where an estimated 6,623,511 registered voters were expected to cast their votes.

Moving forward, after the chaotic, disorganized, and fraudulent elections, ZEC disclosed that only 4,561,221 votes were cast, leaving 2,062,290 registered voters unable to exercise their right to vote due to an inadequate election process marked by irregularities and fraud.

The question arises: what happened to the 2,300,429 missing local authority ballot papers on the day of the election?

The only plausible answer is that ZEC grossly failed to fulfill its constitutional obligations, necessitating the urgent need for a #FreshElectionZW??.

?On 18/08/2023, the chief elections officer of @ZECzim , Utoile Silaigwana, stated that they had printed a total of 7,126,600 presidential ballots, 7,098,750 national assembly ballot papers, and 6,861,650 local authority ballot papers.

However, just five days later, there was a significant shortage of ballot papers across the country, where an estimated 6,623,511 registered voters were expected to cast their votes.

Moving forward, after the chaotic, disorganized, and fraudulent elections, ZEC disclosed that only 4,561,221 votes were cast, leaving 2,062,290 registered voters unable to exercise their right to vote due to an inadequate election process marked by irregularities and fraud.

The question arises: what happened to the 2,300,429 missing local authority ballot papers on the day of the election?

The only plausible answer is that ZEC grossly failed to fulfill its constitutional obligations, necessitating the urgent need for a #FreshElectionZW??.

Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, following the passing on of Cde Joshua Teke Malinga, Harare, 10th September, 2023.

I learnt with a deep sense of grief and sadness of the passing on last Friday of Cde Joshua Teke Malinga, following a brave fight against a malignant form of prostrate cancer.

A Nationalist stalwart and vocal proponent of disability rights, the late Cde Malinga was a leading voice both in the ruling Party, Zanu PF, and in Government on disability issues, including ensuring, in his capacity as my special advisor, that Government policy was alive and sensitive to interests of disabled persons across gender, age, class or colour. My decision to appoint him to advise me on this all-important yet often easily overlooked area was informed by his unequivocal and fervent interest in protecting and defending the rights of disabled persons.

A victim of polio at a tender age of 2, the late Cde Malinga’s illustrious life and career bore testimony to the fact that circumstances of disability need not diminish one’s ability and life chances.

For him, disability became a spur to an exceptional life and career, including courageously participating and sharing in the risks of nationalist politics, and in the struggle for our Independence. An accounting graduate, Cde Malinga rose through the ranks of the country’s nationalist politics until he was elevated to the Central Committee and, later to the Politburo of the ruling Party, Zanu PF which he served with utmost loyalty, even as his health gradually failed and deserted him. He never missed any Party functions or meetings.

A two-time Executive Mayor of our second capital, Bulawayo, the late Cde Malinga, personified diligence and integrity in civil and municipal matters, virtues woefully scarce nowadays. His wise leadership and profound counsel will thus be sorely missed at different echelons of our Party, our Government and our Nation.

May I, on behalf of our Nation, the ruling Zanu PF Party, Government, my Family and on my behalf, express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Malinga Family on this their saddest loss. May they derive solace from the knowledge that the Nation in whose defence and interest Cde Malinga was put under illegal sanctions, today joins them in mourning his sad, untimely demise, and in according him deserved honours and a befitting farewell.

In recognition of his distinguished role in the struggle for our Independence, in the development of our Nation since its inception, and in championing the cause of special interest groups in public policy and national development, the ruling Zanu PF Party has unanimously decided to accord Cde Malinga National Hero Status.

May his dear soul rest in eternal peace.

E.D. Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT

President Mnangagwa mourns Cde Joshua Malinga; announces national hero status

Presiding and polling officers have been called back to Bhasera, the command center for Gutu East Constituency.

It is not clear what they are going to be doing there since reopening of ballot boxes can only happen through a court order. Most of the polling officers are on their way to Bhasera now.

There is suspicion of massive rigging in Gutu East where Benjamin Ganyiwa of Zanu PF garnered the highest number of votes despite being the most unpopular of the three candidates.

Presiding and polling officers have been called back to Bhasera, the command center for Gutu East Constituency. It is not clear what they are going to be doing there since reopening of ballot boxes can only happen through a court order. pic.twitter.com/hACF7so3hw

— The Mirror Masvingo (@TheMirrorMsv) September 5, 2023

?On 18/08/2023, the chief elections officer of @ZECzim , Utoile Silaigwana, stated that they had printed a total of 7,126,600 presidential ballots, 7,098,750 national assembly ballot papers, and 6,861,650 local authority ballot papers.

However, just five days later, there was a significant shortage of ballot papers across the country, where an estimated 6,623,511 registered voters were expected to cast their votes.

Moving forward, after the chaotic, disorganized, and fraudulent elections, ZEC disclosed that only 4,561,221 votes were cast, leaving 2,062,290 registered voters unable to exercise their right to vote due to an inadequate election process marked by irregularities and fraud.

The question arises: what happened to the 2,300,429 missing local authority ballot papers on the day of the election?

The only plausible answer is that ZEC grossly failed to fulfill its constitutional obligations, necessitating the urgent need for a #FreshElectionZW??.

CCC Candidate Patrick Cheza Remanded in Jail Amidst False Accusations

GWERU, September 10, 2023 – In a startling development, Patrick Cheza, the losing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South constituency in the 2023 elections, finds himself stranded in jail after being falsely accused by ZANU PF of inciting public violence. Cheza’s bail ruling has been postponed, leaving him in custody for an extended period.

Magistrate Ms. Beauty Dube, standing in for Presiding Magistrate Mr. Tendai Mahwe, further remanded Cheza in custody to tomorrow for a bail ruling. Ms. Dube acknowledged the defense’s concern about the delay in the bail ruling but cited the extensive 218 handwritten pages of the case record as the reason for the postponement. She emphasized that the court couldn’t deliver the ruling in place of Mr. Mahwe.

The ordeal began when Cheza voluntarily handed himself over to the police, accompanied by his lawyer Mr. Esau Mandipa, following the arrest of his supporters. These supporters were accused of assaulting former Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Cde Barbara Rwodzi, after her son, Mr. George Chengetai Rwodzi, was involved in an accident with a vehicle allegedly belonging to Cheza.

Prosecutor Mr. Taurai Mabuto alleged that on August 24, Cheza arrived at the scene of the accident and shouted at Cde Rwodzi. He, along with several others, allegedly incited violence by shouting in vernacular language, “ngaarohwe,” which translates to “beat her up.” Subsequently, the group charged towards former Deputy Minister Rwodzi, wielding iron bars, logs, and knives.

In the ensuing chaos, Cheza, visibly agitated, raised his hand in a challenging manner and continued to provoke former Deputy Minister Rwodzi. This led to an attack in which she was tripped, and one individual attempted to stab her in the face with a knife. The group continued the assault, indiscriminately kicking her several times with booted feet all over her body. The attack only ceased when her security aide fired a shot into the air.

Former Deputy Minister Rwodzi sustained severe injuries and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Cheza and the other accused individuals now face public violence charges, while Cheza awaits his bail ruling.

This incident has raised concerns about the fairness of the legal proceedings and the use of false accusations in political contexts, further highlighting the challenges faced by individuals involved in Zimbabwean politics.

Write breaking news: Advisor to the Zanu PF Politburo member and former Executive Mayor of Bulawayo, Joshua Teke Malinga, who died on Friday, has been declared a national hero. He was 79.

In his condolence message last night, Emmerson Mnangagwa said the ruling Zanu PF party had unanimously conferred him with national hero status in recognition of his role in championing the cause of special interest groups in public policy, particularly those living with disability.

“In recognition of his distinguished role in the struggle for our independence, in the development of our nation since its inception, and in championing the cause of special interest groups in public policy and national development, the ruling Zanu PF Party has unanimously decided to accord Malinga national hero status,” said Mnangagwa.

He said he learnt with sadness about the demise of Malinga.

“I learnt with a deep sense of grief and sadness of the passing on last Friday of Joshua Teke Malinga, following a brave fight against a malignant form of prostrate cancer. A nationalist stalwart and vocal proponent of disability rights, the late Malinga was a leading voice both in the ruling party, Zanu PF, and in Government on disability issues, including ensuring, in his capacity as my special advisor, that Government policy was alive and sensitive to interests of disabled persons across gender, age, class or colour,” said Mnangagwa.

“My decision to appoint him to advise me on this all-important yet often easily overlooked area was informed by his unequivocal and fervent interest in protecting and defending the rights of disabled persons.”

Malinga’s illustrious life, said Mnangagwa, was testimony that disability is not an inability for one to discover himself.

“A victim of polio at a tender age of 2, the late Malinga’s illustrious life and career bore testimony to the fact that circumstances of disability need not diminish one’s ability and life chances. For him, disability became a spur to an exceptional life and career, including courageously participating and sharing in the risks of nationalist politics, and in the struggle for our independence,” said Mnangagwa.

“An accounting graduate, Malinga rose through the ranks of the country’s nationalist politics until he was elevated to the Central Committee and, later to the Politburo of the ruling party, Zanu PF which he served with utmost loyalty, even as his health gradually failed and deserted him. He never missed any party functions or meetings.”

He said Malinga demonstrated diligence and integrity during his time as Mayor of Bulawayo.

“A two-time Executive Mayor of our second capital, Bulawayo, the late Malinga personified diligence and integrity in civil and municipal matters, virtues woefully scarce nowadays. His wise leadership and profound counsel will thus be sorely missed at different echelons of our party, our Government and our nation,” Mnangagwa said.

“May I, on behalf of our nation, the ruling Zanu PF party, Government, my family and on my behalf, express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Malinga family on this their saddest loss.

“May they derive solace from the knowledge that the nation in whose defence and interest Malinga was put under illegal sanctions, today joins them in mourning his sad, untimely demise, and in according him deserved honours and a befitting farewell.”

Malinga was born on April 20, 1944, in Filabusi. He was born able-bodied and was attacked by polio at a very young age.

He grew up in Filabusi and would remain at home looking after the grains while others took to the fields.

He was then taken to Bulawayo by the late Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu who took him to Jairos Jiri centre where he went to school and later trained as a cobbler.

As a young man he was touched by how blacks were treated by whites leading him to join politics.

He became an activist and rose in politics to become a popular figure. Malinga was later elected Ward 2 Councillor in the early 1990s and became Mayor in 1993 up to 1996 serving two terms as an Executive Mayor.

He was once a Zanu PF district chairman for Lookout Masuku district before becoming a Provincial member. He rose to become a Central Committee member and was subsequently appointed a member of the Politburo up to the time of his death. He was once the World President of the disabled people.

By A Correspondent

Ree Women Vision Empowerment Network is a rapidly growing platform for emancipation.

Through the network, women are keen to end male chauvinism.

Reconciliant Chinhamo is the lady behind Ree Women Vision Empowerment Network.

She was born at Musume Hospital. She grew up in the village and studied in the village and at that time she was not able to finish school. She also person grew up selling sweets at school. In 2016 she started ordering clothes and selling them. In 2020 she opened a shop. In 2022 she opened an office in Harare for the development of women urging them to stand up for themselves.

Despite learning challenges during her childhood, Chinhamo managed to navigate her way to the summit of women empowerment. She is currently pursuing studies with Spaces College in Harare.

Below is a statement released by Ree Women Vision Empowerment Network…

R.W.V.E.N is a registered company in Zimbabwe, empowering women in agriculture, poultry, borehole drilling, and vehicle purchase. We encourage and motivate women to work together as one. Thereby, providing opportunities for women in communities around Zimbabwe to develop their capabilities, equipping them with skills and knowledge needed to take self-reliant actions to improve their lives and living conditions. This will not only benefit women but also the country as a whole.

Opportunities are created by educating members to be professionals in their field of interest without any restrictions or limitation. We have also seen that in order to mobiles women to focus on development they must be given opportunity to decide on what to do with their generated income.
Registration fee is twenty five United States Dollar us $25 on none refundable. Paying joining fee only does not mean that you are entitled to profits, if you do not contribute or participate in projects.

NB. What you contribute determines your share of profits. Do not EXPECT to get the same share with those who contribute more. We are situated in Harare CBD corner Kwame &Angwa Robinson House.

Once you join there is an admin cost [10%] of what you contribute. If in any case one wants refund we still deduct 10%.

Every women including youths, single mothers, married women, elderly and widows can be part of the organization. The good part about our organization is that everyone is entitled to benefit. We also do weekly stockvel and monthly stockvel, thereby providing for women to save.

However in order to participate in the projects that we have, you will have to become a member and have a card that you will always carry with you.

To become a member, you will have shares from your company as a percentage of profit.

An ID is required, proof of residence and your photo are placed on the membership cards. If you are from our office, look for a relative or a trusted friend to send.

Our company provides free land for the members and please note that we do not provide farming equipment needed you have to contribute as a group.

Unless if you need help from the company in form of money and you will return the money with interest.

Ree Women Vision Empowerment Network
Specialises: In women empowerment in agriculture.

BUSINESS ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS

Robinson house Cell 0779231500
1st Floor, room 129
Courner Angwa street and Kwame

EMAIL [email protected]
Harare
Zimbabwe

REE Women Empowerment Network

Mabel Chinomona has been re-elected President of Senate after garnering 50 votes against 25 for Senator Felix Magalela Sibanda of CCC.

Senator Chinomona is deputised by General (Rtd) Michael Nyambuya who got 49 votes beating Senator Magie Chakabuda of CCC who had 26 votes.

ZBC News

FIVE families from the Bilashaba area of Zvishavane district have been left homeless after a veld fire destroyed their homes Tuesday night.

The origins of the fire remain a mystery.

“We don’t even know where to start from as things stand, it is a serious blow,” said a victim.

Another victim said, “This is very bad especially since we do not know the origins of the fire and were caught unaware.”

The government has however come to the rescue of the families with revelations that resources are being mobilised to assist the victims.

“We are trying to mobilise resources to assist the disturbed families,” said Assistant District Development Coordinator for Zvishavane, Lucas Chinhara.

Environmental Management Agency Zvishavane District Education and Publicity Officer, Sally Maguvu said, “We are continually losing land to veld fires, and it’s sad that families continue to be affected in the process, but various resources are being availed to cater for the disaster.”

According to the Environmental Management Agency, the Midlands province has lost over 25 000 hectares of land to veld fires during the 2023 fire season.

Veld fire destroys 5 houses in Zvishavane

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has been forced to seek refuge outside the country following attempts by the Harare regime to arrest him for denouncing Zanu PF hooliganism.

Government agents are tormenting CCC activists across the country.

In a statement, Mkwananzi said :

Following protracted efforts to get me detained for no crime other than speaking out against a SHAM election, I have summarily left the country. I will continue to do my work & fight for change from my new station until the Zimbabwean crisis has been resolved which is not long, trust me.

Once again, I wish to reiterate that I have no pending cases with the Police. I was cleared of all the flimsy charges previously placed against me.

My resolve to fight for change runs deeper than they can imagine. Let us remain peaceful, vigilant & focused on ensuring that Zimbabwe holds a fresh, free & election.

Revolutionary love to all of you my friends. May God forever bless & protect you & your families until President @nelsonchamisa takes his rightful throne #FreshElectionsZW

Our change champion was attacked by Zanu PF thugs at the townhouse in Harare this afternoon.

Even after a flawed, rigged, sham and fraudulent election, Zanu PF continues to attack our members across the country.

We are a peace-loving citizen movement and condemn this criminal behavior in the strongest terms.- CCC

Tinashe Sambiri

Chief Fortune Charumbira has been fired from the Pan-African Parliament.

Chief Charumbira was dismissed over corruption charges involving USD 1,2 million.

He is a declared Zanu PF sympathiser well-known for tormenting opposition supporters in Masvingo Province.

Team Pachedu on Friday said in a statement:

“Chief Fortune Charumbira (ZANU-PF) has been fired from the Pan-African Parliament on corruption charges involving over US$1.2 Million.

He had served only one third of his term.

He will be replaced next month.”

Mabel Chinomona has been re-elected President of Senate after garnering 50 votes against 25 for Senator Felix Magalela Sibanda of CCC.

Senator Chinomona is deputised by General (Rtd) Michael Nyambuya who got 49 votes beating Senator Magie Chakabuda of CCC who had 26 votes.

ZBC News

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has been forced to seek refuge outside the country following attempts by the Harare regime to arrest him for denouncing Zanu PF hooliganism.

Government agents are tormenting CCC activists across the country.

In a statement, Mkwananzi said :

Following protracted efforts to get me detained for no crime other than speaking out against a SHAM election, I have summarily left the country. I will continue to do my work & fight for change from my new station until the Zimbabwean crisis has been resolved which is not long, trust me.

Once again, I wish to reiterate that I have no pending cases with the Police. I was cleared of all the flimsy charges previously placed against me.

My resolve to fight for change runs deeper than they can imagine. Let us remain peaceful, vigilant & focused on ensuring that Zimbabwe holds a fresh, free & election.

Revolutionary love to all of you my friends. May God forever bless & protect you & your families until President @nelsonchamisa takes his rightful throne #FreshElectionsZW

Tinashe Sambiri

Chief Fortune Charumbira has been fired from the Pan-African Parliament.

Chief Charumbira was dismissed over corruption charges involving USD 1,2 million.

He is a declared Zanu PF sympathiser well-known for tormenting opposition supporters in Masvingo Province.

Team Pachedu on Friday said in a statement:

“Chief Fortune Charumbira (ZANU-PF) has been fired from the Pan-African Parliament on corruption charges involving over US$1.2 Million.

He had served only one third of his term.

He will be replaced next month.”

Tinashe Sambiri

CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has been forced to seek refuge outside the country following attempts by the Harare regime to arrest him for denouncing Zanu PF hooliganism.

Government agents are tormenting CCC activists across the country.

In a statement, Mkwananzi said :

Following protracted efforts to get me detained for no crime other than speaking out against a SHAM election, I have summarily left the country. I will continue to do my work & fight for change from my new station until the Zimbabwean crisis has been resolved which is not long, trust me.

Once again, I wish to reiterate that I have no pending cases with the Police. I was cleared of all the flimsy charges previously placed against me.

My resolve to fight for change runs deeper than they can imagine. Let us remain peaceful, vigilant & focused on ensuring that Zimbabwe holds a fresh, free & election.

Revolutionary love to all of you my friends. May God forever bless & protect you & your families until President @nelsonchamisa takes his rightful throne #FreshElectionsZW

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly deployed shadowy Zanu PF affiliate Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) to intimidate and spy on non-governmental organisations (NGOs), a latest report by a local research unit reveals.

FAZ is a registered private voluntary organisation with strong links to the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and is run by the spy organisation’s deputy director-general, retired Brigadier-General Walter Tapfumaneyi

Mnangagwa is accused of creating shadowy civic groups to undermine mostly human-rights aligned civic society organisations as he seeks to consolidate his hold on power.

A number of shadowy groups such as the pastors, lawyers and teachers for ED, among others, were formed in the run-up to the August 23 and 24 elections to drive Mnangagwa’s re-election bid.

According to a report titled FAZ, ‘Lawfare and the Menu of Electoral Manipulation’, by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI), Mnangagwa deployed FAZ to infiltrate and sabotage civil society organisations (CSOs).

“FAZ has been used to restrict the activities of civil society organisations, which play a vital role in promoting democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe,” it said.

“FAZ group, which is made up of former military personnel and CIO operatives and led by CIO deputy director Walter Tapfumaneyi, is being used by Zanu PF to spy on and harass CSOs.”

ZDI principal researcher Bekezela Gumbo told NewsDay that FAZ has been monitoring CSO activities and disrupting their work.

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“This has also led to self-censorship among civil society people,” Gumbo said.

“Calling people to meetings which are hosted by non-governmental organisations has been difficult due to the heavy presence of FAZ in their community.

“Some of these people, who would have been invited to the meetings by the CSOs, are afraid that their personal information will not be safe, hence the risk of being harassed.”

Gumbo said many CSOs had been silenced as a result.

“Many CSOs are now afraid to be vocal, they now self-censor,” he said.

“The environment is tense and it’s now just a survival strategy so that they get registered in Zimbabwe.

“The NGOs are now just docile as they are being intimidated by FAZ.”

The report also indicated that Mnangagwa was using a lawfare strategy to suppress CSOs.

“Lawfare strategy used by the Zanu PF government is the use of various legal instruments to restrict the activities and funding of civil society organisations, which play a vital role in promoting democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe.”

Contacted for comment, FAZ president Kudakwashe Munsaka said the ZDI report was mischievous and meant to tarnish the image of the Zanu PF affiliate.

“It’s actually funny how they are accusing FAZ of spying on other NGOs when they are the ones who are doing something that is unprecedented,” Munsaka, who lost the race for the Binga North parliamentary seat to Citizens Coalition for Change’s Prince Dubeko Sibanda, told NewsDay.

“The ZDI is just playing politics, there is no substance to what they are saying. They actually want to paint FAZ into some monster.

“Yes, FAZ has been functioning since August last year and if you want to measure the impact of FAZ in the political scene, it’s about intimate voter contact and FAZ has not made a secret about that.”

Zanu PF acting director for information, Farai Marapira, also dismissed the ZDI report.

“It’s just an institution of the opposition which has run out of ideas. All those allegations are actually false,” Marapira said.

Several election observer groups flagged FAZ for undermining the August 23 and 24 elections by, among other things, intimidating voters through voter exit surveys.

The CCC has rejected the election results citing several irregularities such as intimidation of voters by FAZ.

The Nelson Chamisa-led opposition party is demanding fresh elections supervised by the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, but Zanu PF has ignored the demand.

-Newsday

The Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) has said it has not endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa after its legislators were sworn in yesterday at the new Parliament Building in Mt Hampden.

The CCC had earlier hinted at boycotting the event in protest over alleged electoral fraud.

The CCC is demanding a fresh election supervised by Sadc and the African Union.

In an interview with NewsDay yesterday, CCC deputy spokesperson Gift “Ostallos” Siziba said their attendance was not an endorsement of Mnangagwa’s victory.

“This is not an endorsement of Zanu PF’s alleged win, but just protocol. We cannot endorse electoral theft,” Siziba said

CCC national organising secretary Amos Chibaya, however, complained that party members were harassed for flaunting yellow ties.

“I think it’s Zanu PF members who don’t want to see anything yellow. The yellow ties had no party symbols,” he said.

Zanu PF has 136 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 33 Senators. The CCC has 73 MPs and 27 Senators.

In separate interviews, CCC and Zanu PF MPs said they were excited after being sworn in.

Kadoma legislator Gift Mambipiri (CCC) said his mandate was to fulfil the wishes of the people who elected him.

“I promise that the people’s vote will never go to waste,” he said.

Cowdray Park MP Pashor Sibanda (CCC) said their party wanted to reconstruct the agenda of Parliament.

“We have seen how Parliament has been abused before,” Sibanda, who defeated outgoing Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, said.

Hwedza South legislator Tinoda Machakaire (Zanu PF) said: “It’s not about coming to Parliament to make noise, but it’s about coming to develop and give the nation what we can do, what we were voted for by our constituencies for the betterment of our country.”

Chikomba West legislator Tatenda Mavetera (Zanu PF) said: “Being in Parliament is a mandate that we have been given by the people and we have to represent their interests more and push for legislation.”

-Newsday

GRUESOME details have emerged on how cannibal murder suspect Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu mercilessly took the lives of six people on the streets of Harare before eating their body parts.

Ndlovu appeared in court this Thursday where he was remanded in custody to Monday next week after requesting to seek the assistance of a legal practitioner.

Ndlovu is accused of killing six people in Harare’s Central Business District in the space of a week by allegedly crushing their heads before eating the victims’ body parts.

It is a story that has sent shivers down many a spine as the man whose name speaks of the love of God is accused of having gone against one of the Ten Commandments, mercilessly cannibalising his victims within a week of terror on the streets of Harare.

With the long arm of the law having caught up with him, Ndlovu appeared in court this Thursday where he was not asked to plead and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.

Horrific details of how he allegedly tormented his victims emerged with the court being told that on the 28th of August, Ndlovu approached the late Emmanuel Godfrey who was asleep on a pavement near Chinengundu Building at the corner of George Silundika Avenue and Simon Muzenda Street in Harare, where he crushed Chinengundu’s head using a concrete block.

The accused is alleged to have killed the victim and slit open his stomach and took some body parts which are yet to be established.

The accused was allegedly at it again on the 31st of August when he approached another victim who was asleep at the corner of Inez Terrace and Robert Mugabe Roads, where he used the same modus operandi to kill the victim.

Ndlovu also stands accused of the brutal murder of four other people using the same method.

The suspect ran out of luck on the 4th of this month after detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, got information linking him to the offences.

The Ndlovu case has sent shockwaves in Harare with those living and working on the streets now fearing for their safety.

Cannibal murder suspect in the dock

WOMEN’S rights organisations are advocating for mentorship programmes in communities and schools to curb teenage pregnancies in the wake of revelations that 21 percent of child births between 2019 and 2022 were adolescents.

Findings from a new National Assessment on Adolescent Pregnancies in Zimbabwe conducted by the Centre for Sexual Health and HIV AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, UNICEF, UNESCO and UNFPA has revealed a worrying trend of teenage pregnancies from as young as 10 years old, with some of them testing positive for HIV.

It is in this context that women’s rights organisations are calling for more education and mentorship programmes to empower the girl child.

Executive Director for the Women’s Action Group, Mrs. Edinah Masiyiwa said, “We have noted with concern that young women have no information around issues of sex and sexuality, they don’t have information on the consequences of having premarital sex when they are very young. So, it’s something we are also focusing on, trying to raise awareness on the disadvantages or the consequences of early sexual debut.”

“What we are also noticing is that there is no fear of getting pregnant as compared to contracting HIV and I think as a country we should give those messages that we were giving in the early 90s of HIV and we shouldn’t target the older generation only but we should also include young people. Parents are also not spending more time with their children,” she added.

Whispers programmes manager, Tendai Chatikobo said, “The main drivers in teen pregnancies is probably the lack of access to education for most young girls, the lack of access to materials for them to be occupied with things that will lead to them being empowered. I think we are beginning to see that a lot of young girls especially in vulnerable communities are struggling. Who is to blame? We cannot speak of blame as such but we can speak of the circumstances surrounding the happenings.

“We ought to go and analyse these situations and eliminate cases of any violence, cases of poverty that are driving these young girls to be subjected to activities that lead to pregnancy to try and attain a way of survival. After we eliminate that, we also try and see how best to capacitate them so that they can pursue their studies or they can pursue courses that can empower them and to give them motivation through mentorship.”

According to the report, an estimated 1 706 946 Antenatal Care bookings were made in 1 560 healthcare facilities from 2019-2022 among women of childbearing age.

Of these, 21% were among adolescents aged between 10 and 19.

The study found that pregnant and adolescent mothers were found in all geographical locations but mostly concentrated in rural areas, mining, and farming communities, and were more likely to be from single-parent households or staying with non-biological parents.

Adolescents either voluntarily engaged in sex or were coerced by their partners while very few were sexually abused.

Teen pregnancies on the rise