BUSINESS operators in Harare are up in arms with the city council after the local authority hiked shop licence fees by over 1 000 percent.
It never rains but pours for small to medium-scale enterprises in Harare that are at loggerheads with the local authority over the recent shop licence fee hike.
A survey conducted by ZBC News in Harare’s Central Business District indicated that non-factory shops and food purveyors are now required to part with over ZWL1 million, up from an average of ZWL200 000.
“I used to pay ZWL200 000, but when I went to pay my shop license fees for this year, I was asked to pay US$1 100,” said Business operator, Killian Muzorori.
Several shops are on the verge of closing and moving out of the central business district.
“We are on the verge of closing shop because we are failing to pay the shop licence fees. Our plea is that the responsible authorities review downwards the operator’s fees or else we are left with no option, but to close our shops which are sustaining a lot of families,” noted another business operator, Mr Chris Manguni.
Harare City Council Director of Health Services, Dr Prosper Chonzi confirmed the increase in licence fees over the phone, saying they are implementing their 2023 budget.
The Harare City Council was recently forced to review vehicle clamping fees downwards from US$137 to US$57 after a public outcry over the high clamping fees.
Many believe the opposition-led city council which has been dogged by corruption is now cashing in on innocent citizens to replenish its dry coffers by charging exorbitant fees and fines.- ZBC News
Citizens are ready to rebuild the country and restore the nation’s glory days.
This was said by CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa.
On Wednesday President Chamisa held key discussions with CCC cluster leaders in Harare.
“GETTING READY & PREPARING … The Citizens National Assembly receiving a nationwide report chronicling the progress in national mobilization for change. It’s all systems go!! #NewNation,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.
“We will make Zimbabwe an entrepreneurial society with new industries, new factories, new companies, new sectors and employing more people. We will embark on radical Central Bank reforms on the back of wide consultation with bankers, businesses and labour,” added the CCC leader.
On Wednesday CCC said in a statement: Today, our Change Champion in Chief, Advocate @nelsonchamisa received reports on our national mobilization program, Mugwazo, the just ended mobile voter registration blitz and other party related activities from the Change Champions across the country.
The reports attest to the excellent progress made by the Change Champions as we prepare for the upcoming harmonized elections.
Tinashe Sambiri| Popular Zim Dancehall chanter Enzo Ishall has distanced himself from Zanu PF primary polls held last weekend.
According to media reports, Enzo Ishall, real name, Kudzanai Mamhere, got seven votes in the Zanu PF Sunningdale primary elections.
However, Enzo has since claimed he was not part of the said polls:
We are in the age of social media lies where names are thrown around for popularity by has been journalists. I was never part of the primary campaigns in the recent ZanuPf elections.
My vote is my choice and it is my democratic right If I chose to support ZanuPf. However, we need to stop making cheap shots just to get a few likes. Next time if i choose to participate don’t worry i will inform you. 2028 tichachimhanya.
Gold is leading economic booster of major towns and growth points in Zimbabwe .
You have to understand how the economy of gold works .
Gold itself is currency that can be exchanged many times before reaching the reserve bank. You have to pick what meets your personality inorder to cut your piece in this larger cake of natural resource tactfully inorder to save resources and avoid risks.
These opportunities range from setting up a hardware in growth points , setting up a food out in growth points and as close as possible to the mines as possible, construction company, retail shop, clothing shops in growth points and many more .In this post we will cover direct opportunities right inside the mine .
1 Transport and logistics You buy a truck or tractor to service surrounding mines for a fee depending on local prices.
Consider the following when buying a tractor or truck
1 cheap: in order to compete well you should cut the cost of buying a tractor or truck preferably old model with parts available in the country. 2 reliable: get something that would be accessible easily; with less breakdowns, a good driver who can put up in the Bush with a functioning fone .
3 Affordable your pricing is should be reasonable or inline with local prices for innovators try pay “pay per view model ” . Charging per kilometre .
Budget between 6000usd and 10 000usd . Return on investment around 6months. Supply of raw materials by loan.
You sell directly to miners explosives, diesel and compressor by loan Explosives: help them to get a licence to store and use explosives then buy and sell to them at profit inside the licensed mine only.
Diesel supply diesel to miners at loan or agreed fee payment after milling.
Compressor hire : buy a compressor loan for shares and cash payments.
For the above three Budget starts from 2000usd upwards . Cyanide plant building: Budget 5000usd upwards this cannot be covered in one post .
Selling safety clothing: one of major high income with less capital is selling safety clothing to miners for cash regardless of how many outlets have been opened .
Diesel powered windlass: this is a Chinese version of headgear but cannot be classified as one can move a tonne of ore at once versus 0;1tonne for traditional human powered windlass. Mine compliance assistance : some people struggle to maintain and meet mining standards they could need financing. Budget open .
NB there are investments as low as 500usd but difficult to maintain and risky recommended for those already familiar with the industry.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry says that her ministry does not want to have the suspension of Zimbabwe by FIFA, lifted at this point.
FIFA suspended Zimbabwe from international football for ‘third party interference’, after the country’s sports regulatory body, the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), suspended the Felton Kamambo-led ZIFA administration for several violations, chief among them failure to account for public funds.
The world governing body has reiterated that the suspension can only be lifted upon the unconditional reinstatement of the Kamambo-led board, while the SRC insists having the embargo lifted is not a priority, as there are more “pressing issues ” to deal with in the administration of the game.- Soccer24 News
Presidential advisor, Eddie Cross announces saying Uebert Angel has been stripped of his Diplomatic Passport and title; Cross also claims gold smuggler Ewan MacMillan has fled the country with his family, following @AJIunit ‘s #GOLDMAFIA documentary
Eddie Cross announces saying @UebertAngel has been stripped of his Diplomatic Passport and title; Cross also claims gold smuggler Ewan MacMillan has fled the country with his family, following @AJIunit 's #GOLDMAFIA documentary pic.twitter.com/D7acW9efZs
The father of Ansu Fati is furious with Barcelona and wants his son to leave the club.
The 20-year-old forward has struggled for game time this season. He has made 38 appearances in all competitions under coach Xavi Hernandez, but 27 of them have come as a substitute.
Bori Fati – who manages his son’s career alongside agent Jorge Mendes – believes Ansu deserves more minutes.
“If it was up to me, I would take him [to another team] but [Ansu] wants to stay at Barcelona,” Bori told Cope on Tuesday.
“He does not want to sign for another club, but I want to see him succeed. As a dad, I am angry. Seeing Ansu play so little winds you up a little bit and sometimes I think as a father, not a coach.”
He added: “At Barca they tell me that they have bet a lot on Ansu, they tell me that clearly.
“When I sat down with Jorge Mendes, the first thing he told me was that Ansu wants to stay and will continue playing for Barcelona.
“But I, as a father, thought otherwise, and Ansu doesn’t agree with that.
“What bothers me is how they are treating Ansu for minutes. One minute, two minutes, three minutes, that’s what bothers me.
“If it carries on like this, I will go [back] to [the family home in] Seville and that’s that. I didn’t go to the game against [Real] Madrid. I won’t go to the stadium anymore. The other day Ansu asked me why I didn’t go, he thought I was there. I told him I didn’t fancy it.”- Soccer24 News
BUSINESS operators in Harare are up in arms with the city council after the local authority hiked shop licence fees by over 1 000 percent.
It never rains but pours for small to medium-scale enterprises in Harare that are at loggerheads with the local authority over the recent shop licence fee hike.
A survey conducted by ZBC News in Harare’s Central Business District indicated that non-factory shops and food purveyors are now required to part with over ZWL1 million, up from an average of ZWL200 000.
“I used to pay ZWL200 000, but when I went to pay my shop license fees for this year, I was asked to pay US$1 100,” said Business operator, Killian Muzorori.
Several shops are on the verge of closing and moving out of the central business district.
“We are on the verge of closing shop because we are failing to pay the shop licence fees. Our plea is that the responsible authorities review downwards the operator’s fees or else we are left with no option, but to close our shops which are sustaining a lot of families,” noted another business operator, Mr Chris Manguni.
Harare City Council Director of Health Services, Dr Prosper Chonzi confirmed the increase in licence fees over the phone, saying they are implementing their 2023 budget.
The Harare City Council was recently forced to review vehicle clamping fees downwards from US$137 to US$57 after a public outcry over the high clamping fees.
Many believe the opposition-led city council which has been dogged by corruption is now cashing in on innocent citizens to replenish its dry coffers by charging exorbitant fees and fines.- ZBC News
This ( Wednesday) Morning President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the Guest of Honour at the Pastors4ED and the Zimbabwe Union Council of Churches (ZUCOC) Conference being held at the City Sports Centre in Harare.
The Conference marks the official launch of the Pastors4ED Harare Metropolitan Province Chapter.
It also doubles as a graduation ceremony for pastors who have acquired certificates as Marriage Officers and Commissioners of Oaths, as well as the ordination of pastors and chaplains.
A Praise and Worship session is underway as the delegates await the arrival of the Guest of Honour.- ZBC News
By- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been implicated in smuggling gold in Zimbabwe.
The Al Jazeera documentary named the President as one of the Zimbabwean authorities enabling the gold smuggling operations by offering protection to “the Gold Mafia.”
Episode 2 of Gold Mafia, Al Jazeera’s documentary on corruption and money laundering in Zimbabwe, released this Thursday, reports that smugglers use South African banks to launder money.
Simon Rudland, who owns Gold Leaf Tobacco, allegedly smuggles cigarettes to South Africa and then uses the illegally attained money to export Zimbabwean gold – it becomes clean.
By- Two Zimbabwe Judges have been absorbed by the Namibian judicial system.
The two, Rita Makarau and Moses Chinhengo, have been given top in the Namibian courts.
Makarau, a Constitutional Court judge and former Supreme Court Justice and High Court Judge President Rita Makarau has been appointed acting judge of the Namibian Supreme Court for one year.
In a statement, Nia’s Judicial Service Commission said another Zimbabwean, Mr Justice Moses H. Chinhengo, has also been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court for the period 18 September 2023 to 31 December 2023. Reads the statement:
Windhoek – The Judicial Service Commission announces that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Namibia has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed the following acting judges to the Supreme Court:
1. Lady Justice Rita Makarau
Lady Justice Rita Makarua has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Lady Justice Makarau currently serves as a Judge of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe. She previously served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe and was the Judge-President of the High Court of Zimbabwe.
2. Lady Justice Johanna Sophia (Hannelie) Prinsloo
Lady Justice Johanna Sophia (Hannelie) Prinsloo has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Lady Justice Prinsloo currently serves as a Judge of the High Court in a substantive capacity, having been appointed as such on 1 July 2017.
3. Lady Justice Esi Malaika Schimminq-Chase
Lady Justice Esi Malaika Schimming-Chase has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Lady Justice Schimming-Chase currently serves a Judge of the High Court in a substantive capacity, having been appointed as such on 1 April 2021.
His Excellency the President has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, also appointed the following persons as acting judges of the High Court to enable that court to deal expeditiously with its work:
4. Dr. Justice Collins Parker
Dr. Justice Collins Parker is re-appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court effective from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023.
5. Mr. Justice Moses H. Chinhengo
Mr. Justice Moses H. Chinhengo has been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court for the period 18 September 2023 to 31 December 2023.
Mr. Justice Chinhengo is a retired Judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe and formerly of the High Court of Botswana and currently serves as an Acting Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Kingdom of Lesotho. He previously served as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court of Namibia for the period 1 February 2021 to 31 December 2021.
6. Adv. Ramon Maasdorp
Adv. Ramon Maasdorp has been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court from 16 April 2023 to 31 July 2023.
He currently practices as a member of the Society of Advocates, having been admitted to the Bar in 2009.
The Judicial Service Commission congratulates the Acting Judges on their appointments and wishes them well in the execution of their onerous tasks.
Justice Makarau is also a former Chairperson of the controversial Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
By-The clerk of Parliament, Kennedy Chokuda, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for approving a US$9K per laptop tender.
The tender was awarded to Blinart Investments but was eventually cancelled following public outrage.
ZACC says Chokuda’s actions constituted Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer.
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development issued statements to the effect that it had cancelled two tenders to supply laptops and desktops arguing that the suppliers had overpriced the commodities.
Blinart Investments which had been awarded the tender to supply laptops was selling each laptop at USD9 264.49 and the government would have paid US$1 602 755.77 for 173 laptops.
The other company, Mid-End Computers and Hardware (P/L), demanded US$243 052.36 for 79 desktops as each was priced at USD3 076.61.
Members of the public criticised Parliament for awarding the tender saying this was grand corruption.
It also emerged that some companies, Lacheln for instance, submitted bids for the Laptop tender at Parliament for as low as $213 655 but Parliament opted for Blinart which had tendered for $1.6 million.
Blinart’s managing director, Elizabeth Muchenje, has since appeared before Parliament to explain how the company levied US$9 264.49 per laptop to the Parliament of Zimbabwe.
Addressing the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) committee, Muchenje said the laptop prices reached a price of US$9 264.49 each because they were high-end laptops with seven other accessories per laptop.
Muchenje said there was the search HP Spectra 32GB laptop, Laptop Stand, Laptop Backup, HDMI Adapter, USB Adapter, Wireless Mouse search HP, Laptop pouch, and search Microsoft Professional Office 2019.
By- Former Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Rita Makarau has landed a top judicial post in Namibia.
Makarau, a Constitutional Court judge and former Supreme Court Justice and High Court Judge President Rita Makarau has been appointed acting judge of the Namibian Supreme Court for one year.
In a statement, Nia’s Judicial Service Commission said another Zimbabwean, Mr Justice Moses H. Chinhengo, has also been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court for the period 18 September 2023 to 31 December 2023. Reads the statement:
Windhoek – The Judicial Service Commission announces that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Namibia has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed the following acting judges to the Supreme Court:
1. Lady Justice Rita Makarau
Lady Justice Rita Makarua has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Lady Justice Makarau currently serves as a Judge of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe. She previously served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe and was the Judge-President of the High Court of Zimbabwe.
2. Lady Justice Johanna Sophia (Hannelie) Prinsloo
Lady Justice Johanna Sophia (Hannelie) Prinsloo has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Lady Justice Prinsloo currently serves as a Judge of the High Court in a substantive capacity, having been appointed as such on 1 July 2017.
3. Lady Justice Esi Malaika Schimminq-Chase
Lady Justice Esi Malaika Schimming-Chase has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Lady Justice Schimming-Chase currently serves a Judge of the High Court in a substantive capacity, having been appointed as such on 1 April 2021.
His Excellency the President has, on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, also appointed the following persons as acting judges of the High Court to enable that court to deal expeditiously with its work:
4. Dr. Justice Collins Parker
Dr. Justice Collins Parker is re-appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court effective from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023.
5. Mr. Justice Moses H. Chinhengo
Mr. Justice Moses H. Chinhengo has been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court for the period 18 September 2023 to 31 December 2023.
Mr. Justice Chinhengo is a retired Judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe and formerly of the High Court of Botswana and currently serves as an Acting Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Kingdom of Lesotho. He previously served as an acting Judge of the Supreme Court of Namibia for the period 1 February 2021 to 31 December 2021.
6. Adv. Ramon Maasdorp
Adv. Ramon Maasdorp has been appointed as an acting Judge of the High Court from 16 April 2023 to 31 July 2023.
He currently practices as a member of the Society of Advocates, having been admitted to the Bar in 2009.
The Judicial Service Commission congratulates the Acting Judges on their appointments and wishes them well in the execution of their onerous tasks.
Justice Makarau is also a former Chairperson of the controversial Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
By Farai D Hove | Clerk of Parliament, Kennedy Mugove Chokuda has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for criminal abuse of office.
Kennedy Chokunda clerk of parliament
ZACC at the time of writing was still to reveal details of the charged against the Clerk.
Chokuda was recently accused in a laptop tender scandal, which he came out denying wrongdoing.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry says that her ministry does not want to have the suspension of Zimbabwe by FIFA, lifted at this point.
FIFA suspended Zimbabwe from international football for ‘third party interference’, after the country’s sports regulatory body, the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), suspended the Felton Kamambo-led ZIFA administration for several violations, chief among them failure to account for public funds.
The world governing body has reiterated that the suspension can only be lifted upon the unconditional reinstatement of the Kamambo-led board, while the SRC insists having the embargo lifted is not a priority, as there are more “pressing issues ” to deal with in the administration of the game.- Soccer24 News
The father of Ansu Fati is furious with Barcelona and wants his son to leave the club.
The 20-year-old forward has struggled for game time this season. He has made 38 appearances in all competitions under coach Xavi Hernandez, but 27 of them have come as a substitute.
Bori Fati – who manages his son’s career alongside agent Jorge Mendes – believes Ansu deserves more minutes.
“If it was up to me, I would take him [to another team] but [Ansu] wants to stay at Barcelona,” Bori told Cope on Tuesday.
“He does not want to sign for another club, but I want to see him succeed. As a dad, I am angry. Seeing Ansu play so little winds you up a little bit and sometimes I think as a father, not a coach.”
He added: “At Barca they tell me that they have bet a lot on Ansu, they tell me that clearly.
“When I sat down with Jorge Mendes, the first thing he told me was that Ansu wants to stay and will continue playing for Barcelona.
“But I, as a father, thought otherwise, and Ansu doesn’t agree with that.
“What bothers me is how they are treating Ansu for minutes. One minute, two minutes, three minutes, that’s what bothers me.
“If it carries on like this, I will go [back] to [the family home in] Seville and that’s that. I didn’t go to the game against [Real] Madrid. I won’t go to the stadium anymore. The other day Ansu asked me why I didn’t go, he thought I was there. I told him I didn’t fancy it.”- Soccer24 News
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Symptoms Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water (2). Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if untreated.
Most people infected with V. cholerae do not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria are present in their faeces for 1-10 days after infection and are shed back into the environment, potentially infecting other people.
Among people who develop symptoms, the majority have mild or moderate symptoms, while a minority develop acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration. This can lead to death if left untreated.
History During the 19th century, cholera spread across the world from its original reservoir in the Ganges delta in India. Six subsequent pandemics killed millions of people across all continents. The current (seventh) pandemic started in South Asia in 1961, reached Africa in 1971 and the Americas in 1991. Cholera is now endemic in many countries.
Vibrio cholerae strains There are many serogroups of V. cholerae, but only two – O1 and O139 – cause outbreaks. V. cholerae O1 has caused all recent outbreaks. V. cholerae O139 – first identified in Bangladesh in 1992 – caused outbreaks in the past, but recently has only been identified in sporadic cases. It has never been identified outside Asia. There is no difference in the illness caused by the two serogroups.
Epidemiology, risk factors, and disease burden Cholera can be endemic or epidemic. A cholera-endemic area is an area where confirmed cholera cases were detected during the last 3 years with evidence of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). A cholera outbreak/epidemic can occur in both endemic countries and in countries where cholera does not regularly occur.
In cholera endemic countries an outbreak can be seasonal or sporadic and represents a greater than expected number of cases. In a country where cholera does not regularly occur, an outbreak is defined by the occurrence of at least 1 confirmed case of cholera with evidence of local transmission in an area where there is not usually cholera.
Cholera transmission is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Typical at-risk areas include peri-urban slums, and camps for internally displaced persons or refugees, where minimum requirements of clean water and sanitation are not been met.
The consequences of a humanitarian crisis – such as disruption of water and sanitation systems, or the displacement of populations to inadequate and overcrowded camps – can increase the risk of cholera transmission, should the bacteria be present or introduced. Uninfected dead bodies have never been reported as the source of epidemics.
The number of cholera cases reported to WHO has continued to be high over the last few years. During 2020 323 369 cases, 857 deaths were notified from 24 countries 3. The discrepancy between these figures and the estimated burden of the disease is due many cases not being recorded due to limitations in surveillance systems and fear of impact on trade and tourism.
Prevention and control A multifaceted approach is key to control cholera, and to reduce deaths. A combination of surveillance, water, sanitation and hygiene, social mobilisation, treatment, and oral cholera vaccines are used.
Tinashe Sambiri| Popular Zim Dancehall chanter Enzo Ishall has distanced himself from Zanu PF primary polls held last weekend.
According to media reports, Enzo Ishall, real name, Kudzanai Mamhere, got seven votes in the Zanu PF Sunningdale primary elections.
However, Enzo has since claimed he was not part of the said polls:
We are in the age of social media lies where names are thrown around for popularity by has been journalists. I was never part of the primary campaigns in the recent ZanuPf elections.
My vote is my choice and it is my democratic right If I chose to support ZanuPf. However, we need to stop making cheap shots just to get a few likes. Next time if i choose to participate don’t worry i will inform you. 2028 tichachimhanya.
Tinashe Sambiri| Popular Zim Dancehall chanter Enzo Ishall has distanced himself from Zanu PF primary polls held last weekend.
According to media reports, Enzo Ishall, real name, Kudzanai Mamhere, got seven votes in the Zanu PF Sunningdale primary elections.
However, Enzo has since claimed he was not part of the said polls:
We are in the age of social media lies where names are thrown around for popularity by has been journalists. I was never part of the primary campaigns in the recent ZanuPf elections.
My vote is my choice and it is my democratic right If I chose to support ZanuPf. However, we need to stop making cheap shots just to get a few likes. Next time if i choose to participate don’t worry i will inform you. 2028 tichachimhanya.
KIDNAPPING ALERT!… In Gokwe Chireya, a 16 yrs girl, Charmaine Elsie Chiremba was kidnapped by suspected ZANU PF thugs on 29-03-2023. The thugs left a note close to blood stains telling the father to join ZANU PF. Below is Charmaine's picture and note left. pic.twitter.com/REciIcZIWi
Gold is leading economic booster of major towns and growth points in Zimbabwe .
You have to understand how the economy of gold works .
Gold itself is currency that can be exchanged many times before reaching the reserve bank. You have to pick what meets your personality inorder to cut your piece in this larger cake of natural resource tactfully inorder to save resources and avoid risks.
These opportunities range from setting up a hardware in growth points , setting up a food out in growth points and as close as possible to the mines as possible, construction company, retail shop, clothing shops in growth points and many more .In this post we will cover direct opportunities right inside the mine .
1 Transport and logistics You buy a truck or tractor to service surrounding mines for a fee depending on local prices.
Consider the following when buying a tractor or truck
1 cheap: in order to compete well you should cut the cost of buying a tractor or truck preferably old model with parts available in the country. 2 reliable: get something that would be accessible easily; with less breakdowns, a good driver who can put up in the Bush with a functioning fone .
3 Affordable your pricing is should be reasonable or inline with local prices for innovators try pay “pay per view model ” . Charging per kilometre .
Budget between 6000usd and 10 000usd . Return on investment around 6months. Supply of raw materials by loan.
You sell directly to miners explosives, diesel and compressor by loan Explosives: help them to get a licence to store and use explosives then buy and sell to them at profit inside the licensed mine only.
Diesel supply diesel to miners at loan or agreed fee payment after milling.
Compressor hire : buy a compressor loan for shares and cash payments.
For the above three Budget starts from 2000usd upwards . Cyanide plant building: Budget 5000usd upwards this cannot be covered in one post .
Selling safety clothing: one of major high income with less capital is selling safety clothing to miners for cash regardless of how many outlets have been opened .
Diesel powered windlass: this is a Chinese version of headgear but cannot be classified as one can move a tonne of ore at once versus 0;1tonne for traditional human powered windlass. Mine compliance assistance : some people struggle to maintain and meet mining standards they could need financing. Budget open .
NB there are investments as low as 500usd but difficult to maintain and risky recommended for those already familiar with the industry.
Citizens are ready to rebuild the country and restore the nation’s glory days.
This was said by CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa.
On Wednesday President Chamisa held key discussions with CCC cluster leaders in Harare.
“GETTING READY & PREPARING … The Citizens National Assembly receiving a nationwide report chronicling the progress in national mobilization for change. It’s all systems go!! #NewNation,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.
“We will make Zimbabwe an entrepreneurial society with new industries, new factories, new companies, new sectors and employing more people. We will embark on radical Central Bank reforms on the back of wide consultation with bankers, businesses and labour,” added the CCC leader.
On Wednesday CCC said in a statement: Today, our Change Champion in Chief, Advocate @nelsonchamisa received reports on our national mobilization program, Mugwazo, the just ended mobile voter registration blitz and other party related activities from the Change Champions across the country.
The reports attest to the excellent progress made by the Change Champions as we prepare for the upcoming harmonized elections.
KIDNAPPING ALERT!… In Gokwe Chireya, a 16 yrs girl, Charmaine Elsie Chiremba was kidnapped by suspected ZANU PF thugs on 29-03-2023. The thugs left a note close to blood stains telling the father to join ZANU PF. Below is Charmaine's picture and note left. pic.twitter.com/REciIcZIWi
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe’s cousin, and the new ZANU PF National Political Commissar Dr Mike Bimha has dressed down govt spokesperson Mangwana.
Bimha says preliminary results of the party’s primary elections will only be final after being endorsed by the Politburo, reversing Mangwana’s earlier statement.
He said this as preliminary results for ZANU PF primary elections held at the weekend continue to trickle in.
Briefing journalists at the party headquarters in Harare this Monday, Dr Bimha said only the national command centre has the mandate to announce results, adding that any other results outside that channel are not official.
“The official results of the primary elections are announced by the national command centre at the party headquarters. There could be other sources giving information through Twitter, but those results are not official. We need to be very thorough and verify these results. In most areas, results are posted at the centre and they remain unofficial. These results are preliminary as they are subjected to discussion in the Politburo, after that, they can be final results,” he said.
Dr Bimha said a special adhoc tribunal will meet this Tuesday to consider complaints, some of which might affect the results.
“We allowed people to lodge complaints, an adhoc special tribunal will be meeting tomorrow, and outcomes of these complaints will affect results,” he added.
The ZANU PF primary elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms of voter turnout, forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas to give all party members an opportunity to exercise their democratic right.- ZBC News
KIDNAPPING ALERT!… In Gokwe Chireya, a 16 yrs girl, Charmaine Elsie Chiremba was kidnapped by suspected ZANU PF thugs on 29-03-2023. The thugs left a note close to blood stains telling the father to join ZANU PF. Below is Charmaine's picture and note left. pic.twitter.com/REciIcZIWi
We also heard a call from Ambassador Angel’s assistant claiming a meeting with President Mnangagwa could be arranged for $200,000. Do we pay it? Standby for Episode 2 of #GoldMafiapic.twitter.com/F2QgejsFad
By Farai D Hove | Today is part 2 of Al Jazeera’s docu-series (8pm UK time), #GOLDMAFIA and yesterday Presidential Spokesman George Charamba threatened to go after journalists reporting on the ongoing documentary series, #GOLD MAFIA.
Meet Rikki Doolan. An English preacher with high-level connections in Zimbabwe. Doolan claims he can secure a meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa. But it will cost $200,000. Can he deliver on his promise? #GoldMafiahttps://t.co/GV1kXLtbBbpic.twitter.com/ogZ0Vt4jlw
The documentary, broadcasting every Thursday till its part 4, reveals deep but large scale gold smuggling and money laundering being executed by notorious launderers between Zimbabwe, UAE, and UK.
The implicated smugglers have direct connections to the central bank, RBZ for several years to date.
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Writing earlier in the day, Charamba said, “we will go after you if you elect to defame people on flimsy of privileges of false journalism. ”
He then thereafter warned the media about what he termed, trying to become “heroes of Al Jazeera, as did your counterpart in Egypt.”
There was extremely low traffic on the state broadcaster, ZBC Thursday morning, with a subscriber telling the channel the population is only interested in watching Al Jazeera’s #GOLDMAFIA documentary.
By Farai D Hove | Today is part 2 of Al Jazeera’s docu-series (8pm UK time), #GOLDMAFIA and yesterday Presidential Spokesman George Charamba threatened to go after journalists reporting on the ongoing documentary series, #GOLDMAFIA.
Meet Rikki Doolan. An English preacher with high-level connections in Zimbabwe. Doolan claims he can secure a meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa. But it will cost $200,000. Can he deliver on his promise? #GoldMafiahttps://t.co/GV1kXLtbBbpic.twitter.com/ogZ0Vt4jlw
The documentary, broadcasting every Thursday till its part 4, reveals deep but large scale gold smuggling and money laundering being executed by notorious launderers between Zimbabwe, UAE, and UK.
The implicated smugglers have direct connections to the central bank, RBZ for several years to date.
VIDEO LOADING BELOW
Writing earlier in the day, Charamba said, “we will go after you if you elect to defame people on flimsy of privileges of false journalism. ”
He then thereafter warned the media about what he termed, trying to become “heroes of Al Jazeera, as did your counterpart in Egypt.”
FORMER Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson and Constitutional Court judge Justice Rita Makarau has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Namibian Supreme Court from April 1 this year to March 31 2024.
We also heard a call from Ambassador Angel’s assistant claiming a meeting with President Mnangagwa could be arranged for $200,000. Do we pay it? Standby for Episode 2 of #GoldMafiapic.twitter.com/F2QgejsFad
By Farai D Hove | Today is part 2 of Al Jazeera’s docu-series (8pm UK time), #GOLDMAFIA and yesterday Presidential Spokesman George Charamba threatened to go after journalists reporting on the ongoing documentary series, #GOLD MAFIA.
Meet Rikki Doolan. An English preacher with high-level connections in Zimbabwe. Doolan claims he can secure a meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa. But it will cost $200,000. Can he deliver on his promise? #GoldMafiahttps://t.co/GV1kXLtbBbpic.twitter.com/ogZ0Vt4jlw
The documentary, broadcasting every Thursday till its part 4, reveals deep but large scale gold smuggling and money laundering being executed by notorious launderers between Zimbabwe, UAE, and UK.
The implicated smugglers have direct connections to the central bank, RBZ for several years to date.
VIDEO LOADING BELOW
Writing earlier in the day, Charamba said, “we will go after you if you elect to defame people on flimsy of privileges of false journalism. ”
He then thereafter warned the media about what he termed, trying to become “heroes of Al Jazeera, as did your counterpart in Egypt.”
United Freedom Party leader reacts to Gold Mafia situation
Godwin Zivavose
Fellow Zimbabweans and indeed all concerned citizens, we are again witnessing the extreme shameful illustration of a government that is proving that they are not sensitive to the plight of the general masses. In the midst of all this mayhem created by the Al Jazeera (Gold Mafia) documentary, one thing has again come out, that national resources are only benefitting a few individuals, whereas as United Freedom Party, we do not stand to determine the facts around the issues raised. We are however given a glimpse of how as a nation we are going nowhere under the current regime. It is surely not a surprise at all that the same individuals who have been figured in local tabloids as corrupt individuals, with some being cleared on gold allegations smuggling under dubious technicalities, are the same personalities fingered in the documentary. Ladies and gentlemen, as they may fail to cleanse this mess or justify, however the reality on the ground is that the nation is being held at ransom by a small clique that has deemed themselves the heirs to Zimbabwe’s natural resources. As United Freedom Party, we believe that the time is now to take a radical and more robust stance on corruption in country. There is need for more political will to fight this from the root. There is need to sincerely strengthen and capacitate our institutions in fighting against corruption. The departure point would be to recreate an authentic, sincere and independent commission to investigate on these issues raised in the documentary. The mere fact that there are undisputed faces and facts to it, there is need to move and focus towards unlawful issues raised in the documentary. The story line is the same from the Diamonds in Marange, the Platinum, and more recently the lithium. These are all precious resources that can lift Zimbabwean economy from this dark hole if and only managed well, with people at heart. The sanctions mantra that has been forcibly fed on our throats over the years, no longer hold water. Our health system is in shambles, hospitals are a sorry sight, there are no basic drugs like paracetamol, maternity wards have become a mere death sentence to expectant mothers, but when the government is confronted on that , the defence line is sanctions. How selectively crippling are these sanctions that only affect the health sector, the manufacturing industry and yet turns a blind eye on gold trade. Whatever justification of using middle men or investors, as they may call it, how then is it possible to beat sanctions when it comes to syphoning resources out of the country but suddenly find hands tied when it comes to providing basic social amenities?
What is sadder is the fact that the ordinary citizens have gone for several weeks without reliable supply of electricity, some places without water in the last 3 weeks on the trot. Forget that water is a basic necessity, but to put into context, Bulawayo metropolitan has gone for 3 solid weeks without running water. It is needless to mention the cholera outbreaks in most parts of the country. In Ethical terms, one fundi once inferred that a fool is one who does the same thing over and over again expecting a different result. In the elections year, it is more prudent for one to vote for change, vote for a better Zimbabwe.
Our country is faced by high levels of unemployment. We have graduates, the youth and economically active groups, who have all been reduced to hawkers. It is no secret that our country has been reduced to tuck-shop economy.
As we gear towards elections, we need to reflect on some of these issues and vote for change.
UNITED FREEDOM PARTY Nyika haisijere, ilizwe akusilo jele, a country is not a prison
By A Correspondent- Suspected hired illegal miners were reportedly hired by ZANU PF youth political commissar Tsungai Makumbe to attack Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa on Wednesday last week.
CCC officials told Bulawayo24.com that they saw Makumbe blocking Chamisa with his Toyota Fortuner from entering Bindura for his rally.
“The violent Makumbe had illegal miners in his car and tried to block our President the illegal miners who disembarked from his car holding catapults and stones were outnumbered by our youths and they ran away,” the source said.
Chamisa managed to address his supporters in Bindura and promised them victory despite the harassment from the ruling party.
Efforts to contact Makumbe were fruitless as he did not answer his mobile phone.
However, Makumbe is not new to violence, last year he assaulted a police officer and during the just-ended ZANU PF primary elections he was moving around parading his pistol.
By A Correspondent- A 32 year old Mazowe man is nursing injuries after he was attacked with an axe handle and open hands by a 13-year-old girl’s mother and another man who accused him of making the girl sit on his legs at a local bar in Mazowe.
James Makaza sustained an injury on the lips and forehead.
The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts yesterday where Zviitiko Kaurimbo (39)( the mother) and Spenser Manjira( 33) both from Hidden Valley farm, Mazowe appeared before magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware.
Prosecutors alleged on January 1 Makaza was drinking beer at a local bar in Mazowe when Kaurimbo’s 13-year-old daughter followed her at the bar.
Makaza called the girl and made her sit on his legs.
The girl’s mother interrogated Makaza on his actions and he told her that her daughter had nowhere to sit other than his legs.
The mother became angry and picked an axe handle which she used to assault Makaza.
Manjira joined the fight and assaulted Makaza on the mouth and he was seriously injured.
A police report was filed leading to the arrest of the two.
By Showbiz Reporter | Sociallite and blogger Jean Gasho posts the below pictures while saying her kids were taken away by British Social Services because they oppose the idea of a father who is polygamous. She says:
Just imagine removing children from their loving parents just because their parents are polygamous…yet swingers in the UK keep their children…same sex couples then get to adopt the children removed from loving parents.
Well, you can’t stop prophecy, you can’t stop the Prince of KUBALA marrying the women his God is giving him, through polygamy, the Kingdom of YAHOWA shall be established…
This is Atehene and his Queen and Lady…this is beginning of a new era..
By- A 17-year-old Glen View student was on Monday stabbed to death in a bullying incident.
In a statement, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspect was allegedly defending himself from the victim, and his friend, who had been bullying him for breaking a stapler at the school. “Police in Harare are investigating a murder case which occurred at Churu Farm, Glen View, Harare in which a student died after being stabbed on the neck with a piece of glass by another student of same age,” said Ass Comm Nyathi. “Meanwhile, police in Murewa, are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of murder in which the victim, James Tsiga, 41, was found dead with multiple open wounds and bruises all over the body at Jekwa Business Centre on Monday. “Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station,” said Ass-Comm Nyathi. -H Metro
ZBC (founded in 1960) is older than @SABCNews (1976), and way older than Al Jazeera (2006), and yet it has failed to produce a single documentary investigating corruption. Why @nickmangwana@Tinoedzazvimwe1 ?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesman George Charamba has threatened to jail journalists for reporting findings of Gold Mafia a documentary by Al Jazeera which exposes gold smuggling operations in Zimbabwe.
In a Twitter post, Charamba said the documentary is defamatory. He said:
FRIENDLY ADVICE TO ALL RECKLESS JOURNALISTS: Al-Jazeera is not a court of law before whose claims impart privileges to defamatory utterances. It is merely some weaponised channel. If you are reckless enough to repeat what its phoney documentary defamatorily says, hoping to plead:
“I heard/saw it on Al Jazeera”, you will be sorry for yourself. Do not for once think there is no grit to act against reckless, defamatory and politically motivated journalism. Faceless Twitter names egging you on will not be a factor when brickbats come. Be warned!
Al Jazeera released the first episode of the documentary titled Gold Mafia on Thursday last week.
The documentary implicates Henrietta Rushwaya (the president of the Zimbabwe Miners Federation), Uebert Angel (the presidential ambassador at large to the Americas and Europe), Simon Rudland (the owner of Gold Leaf Tobacco), Lamkesh Pattni (the owner of Suzan General Trading – a jewellery shop), Fidelity Printers and Refineries and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).
The documentary notes that there is a network of individuals who are exporting gold from Zimbabwe in exchange for dirty money from abroad. The money is then cleaned in Zimbabwe. This is said to be a move to bust sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
Rushwaya is said to be the one cleaning the dirty money.
Lamkesh Pattni, on the other hand, is allegedly siphoning cash from Zimbabwe in connivance with ZIMRA officials instead of bringing it from gold and jewellery proceeds.
Smuggling in Zimbabwe:
Smuggling is a big problem in Zimbabwe, and it is hurting the country’s economy.
The country is losing billions of dollars because of the illegal trade of goods like gold, tobacco, fuel, and diamonds.
The government estimates that $1.5 billion is lost each year due to gold smuggling and $300 million due to tobacco smuggling. Fuel shortages have also contributed to smuggling, which results in the loss of revenue for the government.
Smuggling creates an uneven playing field for legitimate businesses and can increase crime and corruption.
By-Zanu PF has released another batch of its primaries results held last week, calling for an urgent meeting to debate the contested constituencies.
Confirming the development last night, party spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, said:
“The Zanu PF Secretary General, Dr OM Mpofu, wishes to advise all members that there shall be an ordinary session of the Politburo to be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the home of the people’s revolution, Zanu PF headquarters commencing at 1400 hours. All members are expected to be seated by 13:45 hours sharp.
According to preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha, some of the party heavyweights fell by the wayside and new faces will represent the party in the forthcoming harmonised elections.
Some of the heavyweights who fell by the wayside are Cdes Joseph Chinotimba, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, Ziyambi Ziyambi, Mike Madiro, David Musabayana, Nokuthula Matsikenyere, Sekai Nzenza, Retired Brigadier General Calisto Gwanetsa and Elias Musakwa.
Youthful candidates who sailed through are vibrant Zanu PF Director for Information and Publicity Cde Tafadzwa Mugwadi, Nyasha Zenda, and the energetic Young Women for ED leader, Tatenda Mavetera, who battled it out against Dr John Mangwiro in Chikomba West constituency.
Veteran journalist Cde Supa Mandiwanzira won in Nyanga South, together with Cde Chido Sanyatwe in Nyanga North. Cde Richard Moyo in Umguza and Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi sailed through uncontested in Bulawayo South.
Cde Energy Mutodi, who transferred to his rural home from Goromonzi, managed to clinch Bikita South constituency.
In Beitbridge West, Cde Thusani Ndou won the primaries after beating the incumbent MP Cde Ruth Maboyi and Cde Alfred Moyo.
In Bulilima constituency, Cde Dingumuzi Phuthi sailed through uncontested.
By A Correspondent | The below is a video broadcast of the humiliated Prophet Uebert Angel instructing his church on how to respond to reporters who write negative articles about him. He says the crimes must be get repeat visits of serious violence that’s capable of jailing his followers who will be freed by the prophet once imprisoned.
He quotes a scripture that says a certain character called Phineas took a knife to go stab someone.
“Without praying, Phineas took a knife and stabbed the men he saw committing adultery.”
“When our father is opposed the Bible never says go and pray,” says Angel.
He continues saying, “Phineas saw somebody committing promiscuity, and he took a knife… [others were kneeling down praying and he took a knife.]
“Munhu anongoda kurohwa mbama, zvekuti anyorereyi ichi, zvekunamata tombosiya!”? – a person just needs a slap, this thing of saying praying, we do away with it.
[Wayward reporters should be beaten or thrashed without hesitation, prayers be damned]
Do you think I’ll let you rot in jail if you’re jailed for me? He asks them a rhetorical question, “No, I won’t!”
At the end, Angel, then concludes with the emphasis, “my name is Uebert Angel, and I stand upon this word!”
Prophet Angels instructing his church on how to respond to reporters who write negative articles about him.
“Without praying, Phineas took a knife and stabbed the men he saw committing adultery.”
Below was part of Sports and Culture Minister, Kirsty Conventry’s arguments before Parliament as she spoke concerning the ongoing FIFA ban.
“Mr Speaker Sir, we then stepped in, and as you know FIFA then stepped in afterwards to suspend us from international soccer.
“We accepted that. We have never asked them for them to lift it. We don’t want them to lift it at this point, until we have cleared and cleaned up our socks, we are not doing as other members may say, disservice.
“Disservice to who?” VIDEO (credit Money Game Zhali)
By-Zanu PF will this afternoon hold an Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare today to debate the party’s just-ended primary elections held last weekend.
Confirming the development last night, party spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, said:
“The Zanu PF Secretary General, Dr OM Mpofu wishes to advise all members that there shall be an ordinary session of the Politburo to be held on Thursday March 30, 2023, at the home of the people’s revolution, Zanu PF headquarters commencing at 1400 hours. All members are expected to be seated by 13:45 hours sharp.
According to preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha, some of the party heavyweights fell by the wayside and new faces will represent the party in the forthcoming harmonised elections.
Some of the heavyweights who fell by the wayside are Cdes Joseph Chinotimba, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, Ziyambi Ziyambi, Mike Madiro, David Musabayana, Nokuthula Matsikenyere, Sekai Nzenza, Retired Brigadier General Calisto Gwanetsa and Elias Musakwa.
Youthful candidates who sailed through are vibrant Zanu PF Director for Information and Publicity Cde Tafadzwa Mugwadi, Nyasha Zenda, and the energetic Young Women for ED leader, Tatenda Mavetera, who battled it out against Dr John Mangwiro in Chikomba West constituency.
Veteran journalist Cde Supa Mandiwanzira won in Nyanga South, together with Cde Chido Sanyatwe in Nyanga North. Cde Richard Moyo in Umguza and Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi sailed through uncontested in Bulawayo South.
Cde Energy Mutodi, who transferred to his rural home from Goromonzi, managed to clinch Bikita South constituency.
In Beitbridge West, Cde Thusani Ndou won the primaries after beating the incumbent MP Cde Ruth Maboyi and Cde Alfred Moyo.
In Bulilima constituency, Cde Dingumuzi Phuthi sailed through uncontested.
THE November Ordinary and Advanced Level registration closing date is 14 April 2023 and the 30 March that some centres have set is unsanctioned, the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) has said.
This comes after reports that some centres set closing dates of March 30, 2023.
In a statement, on 28 March, the examinations body said although registration centres wish to set deadlines that allow for the administration of entries, the deadlines should not disadvantage any candidate through failure to register.
The statement read that deadlines should allow for payment of fees in currencies of the parent’s choice for onward submission to Zimsec in the currency which they received.
“Examination registration fees are pegged in USD and parents can make payments in ZWL, USD or ZAR. Those who would like to make payments in ZWL will use the interbank rate which shall be communicated by ZIMSEC on April 4, 2023. The interbank rate prevailing on that day will apply for the period of April 4 to April 14, 2023,” read the statement.
ZIMSEC urged all heads of centres to adhere to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary education’s circulars on the administration of centres or schools during the school holidays.
By Farai D Hove | The below is the full thread of Presidential Spokesman George Charamba as he threatened to imprison journalists over the ongoing Al Jazeera Investigative Unit’s docuseries, #GOLDMAFIA. Charamba, writing on one of his twitter accounts yesterday, announced as follows.
FRIENDLY ADVICE TO ALL RECKLESS JOURNALISTS: Al-Jazeera is not a court of law before whose claims impart privileges to defamatory utterances. It is merely some weaponised channel. If you are reckless enough to repeat what its phoney documentary defamatorily says, hoping to plead:
“I heard/saw it on Al Jazeera”, you will be sorry for yourself. Do not for once think there is no grit to act against reckless, defamatory and politically motivated journalism. Faceless Twitter names egging you on will not be a factor when brickbats come. Be warned!We will come for you if you elect to defame people on flimsy grounds of privileges of false journalism. Trust us on that. Like I warned, you want to be heroes of Al Jazeera, as did your counterpart in Egypt a few years back, we help you ascend that dubious pedestal of false
ZANU PF has announced primary election results for 116 constituencies, amid indications that there has been a real contest as most sitting legislators failed to make it.
Briefing journalists at the party’s headquarters in Harare this Tuesday, ZANU PF National Political Commissar, Dr Mike Bimha reiterated that the preliminary results are not final as they will be confirmed by the Politburo.
The preliminary results announced by Dr Bimha indicate that Vangelis Haritatos won in the Muzvezve constituency, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni emerged victorious in the Nkayi North constituency, while Tafadzwa Mugwadi will represent the party in Buhera West.
Brian Mudhume won in Masvingo North, Farai Chigavazira in Chegutu West, while Simbarashe Ziyambi won in the Makonde constituency.
Tatenda Mavetera will be the party’s representative in Chikomba West, Felix Mhona in Chikomba East and Farai Jere in Murehwa West.- ZBC News
ZANU PF has announced primary election results for 116 constituencies, amid indications that there has been a real contest as most sitting legislators failed to make it.
Briefing journalists at the party’s headquarters in Harare this Tuesday, ZANU PF National Political Commissar, Dr Mike Bimha reiterated that the preliminary results are not final as they will be confirmed by the Politburo.
The preliminary results announced by Dr Bimha indicate that Vangelis Haritatos won in the Muzvezve constituency, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni emerged victorious in the Nkayi North constituency, while Tafadzwa Mugwadi will represent the party in Buhera West.
Brian Mudhume won in Masvingo North, Farai Chigavazira in Chegutu West, while Simbarashe Ziyambi won in the Makonde constituency.
Tatenda Mavetera will be the party’s representative in Chikomba West, Felix Mhona in Chikomba East and Farai Jere in Murehwa West.- ZBC News
GOVERNMENT has confirmed plans to empower traditional leaders to issue birth records to improve the process of acquiring civil registry documents.
Access to birth records has been a challenge for mothers who deliver at home with only health institutions responsible for issuing the important documents.
A Review and Validation of the Comprehensive Report on Zimbabwe‘s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Victoria Falls this Tuesday saw government confirming plans to capacitate traditional leaders to issue birth records.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Dr Gerald Gwinji said, ‘‘Plans are also underway to build the capacity of traditional leaders to actively notify births and deaths that occur in their communities. You recognize that when a child is born in a hospital and is given a birth record; it is that birth certificate that is used to acquire a birth certificate. We are now doing the same for traditional leaders, a form that is similar exactly to the same that is issued in the hospital but given a different numerical role is now being given to chiefs and headmen so that they do record that birth and present that birth record when that child wants to acquire a birth certificate.’’
The Zimbabwean government has made significant strides in easing the process of acquiring civil documents through the decentralization of services as alluded to by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
UNICEF Zimbabwe Child Protection Manager Dr Nyasha Mayanga noted, ‘‘UNICEF recognises the Government of Zimbabwe’s commitment toward strengthening its Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system.
The political will and support for the CRVS systems improvement agenda have been evident throughout the assessment process and we are certain this commitment will continue to post the assessment and planning phases. We are in the process of delivering ICT supplies to the Civil Registration Department. The full consignment of the ICT equipment consists of desktop computers, printers, solar equipment, and other accessories.’’
The Review and Validation of the Comprehensive Report on Zimbabwe’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics comes after the Second Conference of African Responsible for Civil Registrations held in South Africa in 2012, which made specific recommendations for African countries to urgently strengthen existing systems on the basis of the findings of the assessments.- ZBC News
Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has finally revealed the party’s candidate selection plan.
According to President Chamisa, the process of selecting candidates for local government and House of Assembly seats is wholly controlled by citizens.
In a statement on Tuesday, President Chamisa said :
” CITIZENS REPS FOR MP & CNCLRS..The candidate selection process & procedures manual aligns with our citizenocracy- citizens at the centre &citizens first. Citizens shall choose the best in terms of integrity,honour, merit, capacity, accountability, accessibility & visibility.
In line with the request from you the citizens, we are putting emphasis on your participation & choices. No imposition of candidates. The power is with you the citizens.Where there are ties between candidates, citizens will be expected decide on their own the best candidate.”
President Chamisa also held key talks with UN Zimbabwe Chief Edward Kallon.
See CCC statement:
“The @UNZimbabwe Chief @EdwardKallon met our Change Champion in Chief, Advocate @nelsonchamisa this morning ahead of the upcoming harmonized elections.
In line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 which talks about “peace, justice and strong institutions”, our CCiC has on numerous occasions urged Zimbabweans to be peaceful even under oppressive circumstances.
THREE copper thieves including a woman have been sentenced to a mandatory 10-year jail term each for stealing electricity copper cables.
The trio of Prisca Mupini (39), Prince Darawanda (28) and Sydney Mungofa (32) were each slapped with a 10-year jail term by Gweru regional magistrate Mr Christopher Maturure.
Mupini, Darawanda and Mungofa pleaded not guilty to the charges.
They were convicted after a full trial.
Two other accused persons in the case, Perfect Chiromo (22) and Christian Nkosana (23) were acquitted at the close of the state case.
For the State, Mr Talent Tadenyika told the court that on January 27, Darawanda and Mungofa hatched a plan to cut copper cables in the Woodlands suburb in contravention of the Zimbabwe Electricity Act.
The court heard that the accused persons then carried the copper cables and hid them in a busy area just after Gweru River bridge along Matobo Road.
The following day at around 5AM, they were seen by a police officer who was doing morning exercises packing copper cables in sacks, loading them in a purple Honda Fit vehicle.
The motor vehicle then drove towards Gweru city centre. A follow-up by police was done leading to the arrest of the accused persons and subsequent recovery of three sacks with copper cables.
A blue bolt cutter and a digital weighing scale were also recovered.
The copper cables were weighing 50kgs valued at US$1 000.
The copper cable thefts have had a direct negative impact on the operations of ZESA Holdings, the country’s energy supplier.
This has disrupted service delivery, with some homes and businesses left without power for long periods.
Signaling systems of the National Railways of Zimbabwe have also been affected.
In the first quarter of 2022, 15 cases of copper theft from the NRZ infrastructure were reported, resulting in the NRZ losing 1,067.58 kg of copper cables. Telecommunications company TelOne has also suffered major losses from copper cable thefts. TelOne said it is considering moving away from copper cables that have been targeted by thieves. In 2021, the company lost $1.5 million due to network disruptions due to infrastructure vandalism. Last year, the company said More than 300 incidents of vandalism were registered on the network, a 27 percent increase over the previous year.
TelOne said the biggest loss to the company from vandalism was loss of business due to voice and Internet service disruptions, which also disadvantaged its customers. Chronicle
THE South African Department of Home Affairs has extended the general concession for long-term waiver or visa applicants who are awaiting the results of their applications through December 31, 2023.
Over 200 000 Zimbabweans who have been trying to obtain visas to stay legally in the bordering country are happy about this.
According to a statement from the government, the decision is effective immediately, and South African citizens who requested for visas on or before March 31, 2023, may do so legitimately.
“The Department of Home Affairs extends the blanket concession to 31 December 2023 for a long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting the outcomes of their applications,” read a statement from the department.
“A Directive to the Home Affairs Head Office the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s Consular Services and Visa. Facilitation Centres have been issued to communicate this decision. The decision means that long-term visa or waiver applicants are permitted to legally remain in the country until 31 December 2023. pending the finalisation of their applications,” read the statement.
“Those that are travelling on passports issued by countries that are not visa exempted are required to apply for a visitor’s visa to return to South Africa until their applications have been finalised. This concession is only applicable to applicants who have submitted an application via VFS before or on 31 March 2023.”
The concession does not apply to any short-term tourists whose visas were valid for fewer than 90 days, and they must leave before or on the date when their visas expire.
Thulani “Mbazo” Ntuli, the deputy mayor of the KwaDukuza (Stanger) local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, passed away unexpectedly.
Ntuli passed away on Wednesday at around 11 a.m. He served as the ANC treasurer in the General Gizenga Mpanza area (Ilembe district).
He passed away after collapsing in the middle of an Exco meeting, according to a widely shared WhatsApp message relaying the tragic news to ANC members.
“Comrades I come to you with a heavy heart to announce that our deputy mayor, Comrade Thulani Mbazo (Ntuli) has left us… a short while ago.
“He collapsed at Exco (executive committee) meeting and passed away,” reads the WhatsApp message which was sent to ANC members in the region.
The dismal fall of ZANU-PF bigwigs in primary elections epitomizes resounding victory for CCC!
27 March 2023
Citizens Coalition for Change Namibia gyrates hysterically in uncontrollable gusto as bigwigs fall by the wayside during the recent primary elections. The inevitable demise of the belly politicians of plunder and self-enrichment in the Harare regime symbolizes the ultimate fall of the whole autocratic hegemony. Today, we are quite jovial that the progressive masses of our multitude have come back to their senses. As we celebrate the pathetic loss of the likes of Chinotimba, Webster Shamhu, Philip Chiyangwa, Dexter Nduna, Mary Mliswa, and Fortune Chasi only to mention a few, change champions should brace for a sweet victory in July\August.
The whirlwind of socio-economic transformation has gripped citizens across the political divide. We are jocund that even those in the sadist political outfit have suddenly developed the quest for change of leadership. It is now imperative to change champions to embrace dangerous freedom and gather the valor needed in the fight for justice, freedom, and equality in Zimbabwe. If people in ZANU-PF could realize the incapacity of Chinotimba to represent them, nothing will stop them from choosing the youthful, diligent, organic, and pragmatic President Advocate Nelson Chamisa ahead of the torn and tattered octogenarian, Gold Mafia.
It is now significant for all and sundry to unite under a common vision of transforming our livelihoods. The people of Zimbabwe are sick and tired of these looters and gold smugglers. July is the only opportunity we have to show ZANU-PF a middle finger. The timely fall of these bigwigs who were the faces of ZANU-PF brutality, lootocracy, rigging, and intimidation will surely give confidence to the change champions who have been victims since independence. I urge change seekers to continue mobilizing virgin voters for change in July. We should stick to our recently introduced 1+5 mobilization drive meant to complement the effective ‘MUGWAZO’ strategy.
The violence and alleged rigging during primary elections are a blessing in disguise for the people’s party. These shambolic elections have left ZANU-PF extremely divided, giving adequate room for CCC to maneuver. Rundu Branch change champion, Dr. Simbarashe Ndoda raised alarm on the lack of assisted voters during the primary elections. He further expressed his absolute disgruntlement in the number of assisted voters during general elections. It is perturbing that these assisted voters are seen during harmonized elections, not primary elections.
Dr. Simbarashe Ndoda reiterated that ZANU-PF uses assisted voters to rig the will of the people. ‘It is only 3 months before the watershed elections and we don’t have even a single assisted voter, where are they going to come from? Ndoda further echoed. There is a need to protect the vote and voters throughout the plebiscite. CCC Namibia is determined to take part in the recruitment, mobilization, and radicalization of voters for change.
On a different note, CCC Namibia calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala who has endured state-sponsored long pre-trial detention at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison since the 14th of June 2022. We demand justice and freedom for our firebrand Vice-chairperson, lawyer, human rights defender, and sound Member of the August House. Wiwa is a prisoner of conscience and he remains innocent until proven guilty hence a candidate for bail.
The district audibly calls for justice against the satanic ZANU-PF political elites who are exploiting the state apparatus as springboards to loot and smuggle our hard-worn national resources. We clamor for transparency and accountability in the governance of the motherland. After the last episode of the crucial investigations, we urge citizens to pent up their outrage seeking answers to these stinking and disturbing allegations.
A teacher from Bulawayo’s Sobukhazi High School who is accused of routinely sexually assaulting a form three student in his office has testified in court.
Jefter Chenjerai (35), who was remanded out of detention on a $60 000 bond, was not asked to enter a plea to the five counts of rape by Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Vivian Ndlovu.
A-Level instructor Jefter Chenjerai is accused of raping the girl in his office at the school and threatening to hurt her if she told anyone.
When her mother questioned the youngster about changes in her behaviour on March 27, which resulted in Chenjerai’s detention, the girl found the confidence to speak up.
The judge was informed that the minor’s abuse by the A-Level teacher began in February of last year.
Tonderai Ndiraya will drive a Ford Everest to the National Sports for a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match, just like he did in all of Dynamos’ home games last season. He will also be in the home team’s dressing room.
The vocal Dynamos fans will probably chant his name, as they did last season. The only difference is; he won’t be in the Dynamos dugout.
For a man who played for and coached DeMbare, Ndiraya’s blood ought to be blue, but he has to plot the Glamour Boys’ downfall, even though it will provoke wrath in the blue half of the capital.
The youthful coach is now in charge of ambitious Premiership new comers Simba Bhora, who will host Dynamos at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Until their home ground in the mining town of Shamva —Wadzanai Stadium is revamped to PSL standards, Simba Bhora will temporarily use the giant facility as their home venue.
Ndiraya doesn’t need to be reminded how crucial Saturday’s potentially explosive clash is, as far as Simba Bhora’s season is concerned.
His charges were brilliant, and somewhat very unfortunate to lose to defending champions FC Platinum on Matchday 1, but another defeat to last season’s runners up Chicken Inn in Bulawayo on Saturday, has made things more complicated for Ndiraya’s troops.
Simba Bhora face a Dynamos side bubbling with confidence after Sunday’s demolition of hapless Sheasham on Sunday, and another slip up for the Premiership debutants, might spell doom.
For Ndiraya, collecting maximum points against his former paymasters is a must.
“Another tough one,” said Ndiraya when asked about Saturday’s encounter.
“But this is the level we are now competing at and we just have to put our act together and take the game to Dynamos and get a result.
“We are playing at home, though it’s not really going to be an advantage but I think in terms of physical presence, we won’t be traveling so we hope to take the game to Dynamos and try to get result.
Ndiraya believes Simba’s difficult start to their debut campaign, worsend by very tough games on the fixtures list, is a test of character for his charges and the Dynamos game is one they need to win.
“It’s been a difficult two weeks for us, but I think it’s also a test of character. We need to be very strong and make sure we get a result when we play against Dynamos,” said Ndiraya.
Ndiraya’s Dynamos counterpart Hebert Maruwa reckons Saturday’s game is a difficult one.
“It’s going to be a tough match, you know what happend during the off season break —most of the guys moved there (to Simba Bhora),” he said.
“We just need to concentrate on our team,” added Maruwa.- Soccer24 News
Orlando Pirates have reportedly made a U-turn on the future of. Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The striker’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old was set to leave the club in search of regular game time. He pushed for an exit in the January transfer window but the club blocked the move.
However, following his return to top form, the Soweto giants are reportedly now considering giving the Zimbabwean another contract.
“Terrence Dzvukamanja had a tough start to the season.” one insider told the South African football website FARPost.
“Even though he had a few injury setbacks, his lack of game time was concerning. He was supposed to leave Pirates in January.
“But it looks like since he broke into the Orlando Pirates’ starting line-up in January, the coaches have been impressed with his work rate.
“So we can expect Dzvukamanja to be kept for the next season because you can see he has brought a new dimension in that attack.”- Soccer24 News
GOVERNMENT has confirmed plans to empower traditional leaders to issue birth records to improve the process of acquiring civil registry documents.
Access to birth records has been a challenge for mothers who deliver at home with only health institutions responsible for issuing the important documents.
A Review and Validation of the Comprehensive Report on Zimbabwe‘s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Victoria Falls this Tuesday saw government confirming plans to capacitate traditional leaders to issue birth records.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Dr Gerald Gwinji said, ‘‘Plans are also underway to build the capacity of traditional leaders to actively notify births and deaths that occur in their communities. You recognize that when a child is born in a hospital and is given a birth record; it is that birth certificate that is used to acquire a birth certificate. We are now doing the same for traditional leaders, a form that is similar exactly to the same that is issued in the hospital but given a different numerical role is now being given to chiefs and headmen so that they do record that birth and present that birth record when that child wants to acquire a birth certificate.’’
The Zimbabwean government has made significant strides in easing the process of acquiring civil documents through the decentralization of services as alluded to by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
UNICEF Zimbabwe Child Protection Manager Dr Nyasha Mayanga noted, ‘‘UNICEF recognises the Government of Zimbabwe’s commitment toward strengthening its Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system.
The political will and support for the CRVS systems improvement agenda have been evident throughout the assessment process and we are certain this commitment will continue to post the assessment and planning phases. We are in the process of delivering ICT supplies to the Civil Registration Department. The full consignment of the ICT equipment consists of desktop computers, printers, solar equipment, and other accessories.’’
The Review and Validation of the Comprehensive Report on Zimbabwe’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics comes after the Second Conference of African Responsible for Civil Registrations held in South Africa in 2012, which made specific recommendations for African countries to urgently strengthen existing systems on the basis of the findings of the assessments.- ZBC News
THE November Ordinary and Advanced Level registration closing date is 14 April 2023 and the 30 March that some centres have set is unsanctioned, the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) has said.
This comes after reports that some centres set closing dates of March 30, 2023.
In a statement, on 28 March, the examinations body said although registration centres wish to set deadlines that allow for the administration of entries, the deadlines should not disadvantage any candidate through failure to register.
The statement read that deadlines should allow for payment of fees in currencies of the parent’s choice for onward submission to Zimsec in the currency which they received.
“Examination registration fees are pegged in USD and parents can make payments in ZWL, USD or ZAR. Those who would like to make payments in ZWL will use the interbank rate which shall be communicated by ZIMSEC on April 4, 2023. The interbank rate prevailing on that day will apply for the period of April 4 to April 14, 2023,” read the statement.
ZIMSEC urged all heads of centres to adhere to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary education’s circulars on the administration of centres or schools during the school holidays.
By Farai D Hove | Today is part 2 of Al Jazeera’s docu-series, #GOLDMAFIA and yesterday Presidential Spokesman George Charamba threatened to go after journalists reporting on the ongoing documentary series, #GOLD MAFIA.
The documentary, broadcasting every Thursday till its part 4, reveals deep but large scale gold smuggling and money laundering being executed by notorious launderers between Zimbabwe, UAE, and UK.
The implicated smugglers have direct connections to the central bank, RBZ for several years to date.
Writing earlier in the day, Charamba said, “we will go after you if you elect to defame people on flimsy of privileges of false journalism. ”
He then thereafter warned the media about what he termed, trying to become “heroes of Al Jazeera, as did your counterpart in Egypt.”
By- Zanu PF has announced that it was halting the announcement of its weekend internal elections results following rigging complaints raised by some candidates.
The party’s national political commissar Mike Bimha said a special ad-hoc tribunal met yesterday to consider the complaints, some of which might affect the results. “We allowed people to lodge complaints, an ad-hoc special tribunal will be meeting today (yesterday) and outcomes of these complaints will affect results,” said Cde Bimha. The Zanu PF primary elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms of voter turnout, forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas to give all party members an opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. Yesterday Zanu PF released the second batch of the Zanu PF primary elections results in which the party director for Information and Publicity Cde Tafadzwa Mugwadi emerged victorious in Buhera West, while Mashonaland East Youth chairman Cde Isaac Tasikani sailed through in Mutoko South. Caps United president Cde Farai Jere will represent the party in Murewa West, while Cde Phillip Guyo won in Buhera North. The results are, however, still subject to confirmation by the Politburo. Preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar Cde Mike Bimha yesterday indicated that some ministers and veteran legislators fell by the wayside as the ruling party entrenches democracy and rejuvenates itself ahead of this year’s national harmonised elections. More results are expected today. -Herald
By Divine Mafa | After much reflection and deep meditation, I have been inspired to pen this essay from the higher locus.
The situation in Zimbabwe is dire, and the only solution to bring about real change is to dismantle the criminal regime that has ruled the country for over four decades. Diplomatic solutions and talks have been exhausted, and it is time to take a strong stance against the government.
The current regime is akin to a criminal Mafia, and there can be no more business as usual.
Sanctions are a powerful tool that can be used to put pressure on the government and its supporters. All government workers, including teachers, city workers, police officers, soldiers of all ranks, and election officers must be included in the sanctions list.
These individuals are tools used by the government to externalize assets and torture those who do not follow orders. Even university professors and lecturers who receive a paycheck from the government must be held accountable. No one should be left out of the sanctions list.
In addition, all mineral exports and other valuable resources should be placed under sanctions. The exploitation and displacement of at-risk populations have been rampant in Zimbabwe, and the ban on mineral sales will at least ensure that there will be some resources left when Zimbabwe finally becomes free. No foreign direct investment should be allowed, and those who participate must be punished, as recent money laundering cases have demonstrated.
The U.S. embassy and all other embassies should be closed as a sign of solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe. The international community must stand with the people of Zimbabwe in their fight for justice and democracy. The current regime must be held accountable for their actions. The use of the military to intimidate and silence opposition must be condemned.
The people of Zimbabwe need to know that the world is standing with them in their fight for justice and democracy.
To truly break the current corrupt system in Zimbabwe, we must take a multifaceted approach. We need to hold all government workers accountable by adding them to the sanctions list.
We need to engage with the international security council leadership to promote respect for human rights by by being present in area of need.
We need to conduct independent investigations to uncover the truth about what happened during the military suppression of opposition. We need to support citizen-led movements that can highlight the government’s wrongdoing and bring public attention to the issue.
This will be a long and difficult road, but the price of freedom is always heavy. We cannot allow the criminal regime in Zimbabwe to continue to hold power. It is time to take a strong stance and do whatever it takes to bring about real change. The people of Zimbabwe deserve better, and it is up to the international community to ensure that they get it. We must act now, before it is too late.
The situation in Zimbabwe is dire, and there can be no doubt that the government is a criminal mafia that has been allowed to operate with impunity for far too long. Diplomatic solutions have been attempted for over 42 years, but they have proven ineffective in the face of such brazen criminality. We must acknowledge the reality that Zimbabwe is more like North Korea than a functioning democracy.
In the face of such tyranny, it is clear that sanctions are necessary. No country should be allowed to conduct business as usual while its government commits atrocities against its own citizens. It is time for the international community to take a stand and impose meaningful sanctions against the regime in Zimbabwe.
The first step must be the closure of all embassies, including the U.S. embassy. This will send a strong message that the world will not tolerate the criminal behavior of the Zimbabwean government. The list of individuals subject to these sanctions must include all top officials, as well as any academics or professors who support the regime. We are talking about millions of people who have been oppressed for too long, and they deserve our support.
Make no mistake, the road ahead will be long and difficult. But the price of freedom is always heavy, and we must be willing to pay it. We cannot sit idly by and watch as innocent people are tortured and killed by a regime that cares only for its own power. We must act now, before it is too late, and show the people of Zimbabwe that they are not alone in their struggle for freedom.
The criminal regime in Zimbabwe must be held accountable for its actions. Diplomatic solutions have proven ineffective over the past 42 years, and it is time to take a stronger stance. Zimbabwe’s situation is reminiscent of North Korea, and no country should be allowed to conduct business with a government that disregards the basic human rights of its citizens.
Sanctions must be imposed on Zimbabwe, and this will not be an easy decision to make. However, we must consider the two million-plus individuals affected by these measures, including the closure of embassies, including the U.S. embassy, and the possible expulsion of professors. These measures may seem drastic, but they are necessary to bring about real change and ensure that the people of Zimbabwe receive the freedom and dignity they deserve.
We cannot simply stand by and watch as the Zimbabwean people are subjected to horrific atrocities. We must take action, even if it means sacrificing some of our own comforts and conveniences. The struggle for freedom is never easy, but it is a battle that we must fight with all our might. Let us join together in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe and show them that they are not alone in their fight for a better future.
It is imperative that all individuals on a government payroll, including professors and academics, be subjected to sanctions. We must not show any quarter to the criminal regime in Zimbabwe, nor should we entertain any discussions with the military. There is simply no government in Zimbabwe that benefits the people, and we cannot afford to leave any room for negotiations with such a corrupt entity.
The USA and allies must consider intervention as a final resort to bring about real change in Zimbabwe. There is no other way.
This criminal regime has brought nothing but pain and suffering to the people of Zimbabwe, and it is time to take drastic measures to put an end to it. As a people, we demand that the international community take action and support us in our struggle for freedom. The only way to move forward is to burn down the old system and build anew. We cannot allow this criminal entity to continue holding power over us.
Lastly , the opposition must boycott all and anything that could possibly legitimize Zanu PF, encourage more crime such as elections. Just a tool to help Maine more life. There should be no loss of life. Elections are not worth one loss of life. The international community must do what is necessary to guaranteed a free and safe environment for freedom of movement , elections and progress for humanity. There should be zero tolerance of what is considered rigged opportunities. 43 years of rigged opportunities this year on April 2023. It ends now if you are willing for it to end.
Vicarious Rebuttal
Title: Sanctions and the Logic of the Law: Breaking Government Control and Promoting Justice
Receiving stolen property and working for criminal organizations are crimes that are universally condemned in most jurisdictions around the world. These laws exist to protect the rights of individuals and to promote the rule of law, regardless of whether the perpetrators are individuals or governments themselves. However, in many cases, governments may seek to use their power to maintain control over the people they govern, often to the detriment of the rights of those people.
One example of this can be seen in Zimbabwe, where civil servants working in government hospitals are paid meager salaries, often less than $50, and are expected to show up for work, line up patients, and provide no real service. These hospitals serve as a facade, a show of peace to pretend that the government is providing services that it is not. In reality, the ministers are building hospitals to house private patients, while ordinary citizens suffer.
The police in Zimbabwe are also tools used to pillage money from toll booths and to harass people who do not support Zanu PF, the ruling party. These entities all serve the government, fully aware that it is a criminal element. Even professors and the vice-chancellor are expected to support the ruling thieving party to continue receiving ill-gotten gains.
Based on this logic, sanctions must be and should be applied to all beneficiaries of ill-gotten wealth, including members of parliament who were paid $40,000 in preparation to taint them during an Al Jazeera investigation. Sanctions are a necessary tool to help break the government’s hold on desperate civil servants and to free the unknown information and the desperate. By imposing sanctions, the international community can promote justice and hold those who profit from criminal activities accountable.
Moreover, the use of sanctions is not a new concept. Sanctions have been used in the past to promote justice and hold those who profit from criminal activities accountable. In the case of North Korea and Russia, for example, international sanctions have been used to target government officials and institutions who engage in criminal activities. The same approach can be used to hold the Zimbabwean government accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, sanctions are a necessary tool to promote justice and hold those who profit from criminal activities accountable. The logic of the law must be applied equally, whether the perpetrators are individuals or governments themselves. By imposing sanctions, the international community can break the government’s hold on desperate civil servants, promote justice, and protect the rights of individuals.
Section 2
The Logic of the Law in Many Jurisdictions: The Criminality of Receiving Stolen Property and Working for Criminal Organizations
Receiving stolen property and knowingly working for criminal organizations are criminal acts that are universally condemned in most jurisdictions around the world. These acts are seen as a threat to the security and welfare of society, as they promote illegal activities that undermine the rule of law and the rights of individuals.
In many cases, the severity of the offense and the punishment for these crimes vary depending on the value of the stolen property, the jurisdiction, and other factors. However, the fundamental principle behind these laws is the same – to protect the rights of the rightful owners of the property and to prevent individuals from profiting from criminal activities.
In recent times, there have been instances where governments themselves have been accused of running criminal organizations, such as in the case of North Korea, Russia, and Zimbabwe. These governments have been accused of engaging in illegal activities such as money laundering, illegal gold trades, and displacing villagers, among other things.
In Zimbabwe, for instance, civil servants working to provide basic services are paid using laundered US dollars obtained from illicit gold trades. These workers are often at the mercy of the government, with most departments headed by government intelligence operatives who make them dependent on pay ill-gotten from exploiting the living environment.
In such cases, the logic of the law becomes even more apparent, as it underscores the importance of the rule of law and the need to protect the rights of individuals, even in the face of government misconduct. These laws exist to ensure that individuals and governments are held accountable for their actions and that justice is served.
In conclusion, receiving stolen property and knowingly working for criminal organizations are crimes that are considered illegal in most jurisdictions. The laws that govern these crimes are meant to protect the rights of individuals and to promote the rule of law. Even in cases where governments themselves engage in criminal activities, the logic of the law becomes even more important, as it underscores the need for justice and accountability.
The situation is tense at RGM Airport. Inside every department junior employees are being randomly accused of facilitating the movement of minerals and money. It’s the small fish that are being implicated. Some were issued final notice, others mere warning. It’s not fair that the people they issued official instructions are the ones being punished, and yet the big fish are being let off.
By WaMwari Divine Chaminuka Mafa- As a concerned citizen, I write to you about the critical issue of our nation’s natural resources, particularly gold mining and its impact on our economy and environment.
Zimbabwe is a country blessed with vast reserves of natural resources, including Gold, but the management of these resources has been troubling in recent years. Our government has resorted to accepting money from criminals to buy Gold from mines with little to no skills, degrading our environment and leaving us in debt to these criminal elements. Divine Mafa A recent documentary by Al Jazeera has highlighted that 90% of the Gold that has been externalized out of Zimbabwe has never made it back to our country.
This demands urgent attention and action. We must recognize the critical importance of managing our natural resources sustainably, socially responsibly, and economically beneficially.
One positive factor that we can build on is the gold coin system that we created in the past.
This system kept Gold within our borders and prevented it from being externalized, which was a significant step towards creating a stable economy.
However, this system has been suspended, and we must find a way to revive it and make it work.
To revive the gold coin system, we must first address the root causes of our reliance on criminal elements for gold mining.
This means tackling corruption and strengthening our regulatory framework to ensure that only reputable and responsible companies are granted mining licenses.
We must also invest in training and technology to ensure that our mines are operating at the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
Moreover, we must explore opportunities to leverage our natural resources in innovative and sustainable ways. Renewable energy technologies have great potential to provide clean energy and create jobs while reducing our reliance on finite resources like Gold. We must also explore opportunities in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and software development, which have the potential to drive growth and innovation in our economy. Zimbabwe should focus on diversifying its economy by investing in tertiary and technological business sectors. This could help to create more stable and sustainable sources of income that are not reliant on finite resources like Gold. In conclusion, I urge all Zimbabweans to come together as a nation to address this critical issue. It’s important to note that Zimbabwe’s gold production remains constant at 600,000 ounces per year, and there are no new significant discoveries. It would take approximately 21-22 years to deplete the known reserves of 13.1 million ounces of Gold. However, this is just an estimate, and several factors could affect the time it takes to deplete the gold reserves. Despite this, it’s clear that relying solely on the extraction and sale of natural resources is not a sustainable long-term economic strategy. Therefore, we must work towards creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for our country. Other countries like Britain and France have more enormous reserves than Zimbabwe, yet they do not mine Gold. This highlights the importance of managing our resources responsibly and exploring other opportunities for economic growth and diversification. Let us work together to build a Zimbabwe that is a shining example of innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and consider this critical issue. Together, we can work towards creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for our country.
Orlando Pirates have reportedly made a U-turn on the future of. Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The striker’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old was set to leave the club in search of regular game time. He pushed for an exit in the January transfer window but the club blocked the move.
However, following his return to top form, the Soweto giants are reportedly now considering giving the Zimbabwean another contract.
“Terrence Dzvukamanja had a tough start to the season.” one insider told the South African football website FARPost.
“Even though he had a few injury setbacks, his lack of game time was concerning. He was supposed to leave Pirates in January.
“But it looks like since he broke into the Orlando Pirates’ starting line-up in January, the coaches have been impressed with his work rate.
“So we can expect Dzvukamanja to be kept for the next season because you can see he has brought a new dimension in that attack.”- Soccer24 News
Tonderai Ndiraya will drive a Ford Everest to the National Sports for a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match, just like he did in all of Dynamos’ home games last season. He will also be in the home team’s dressing room.
The vocal Dynamos fans will probably chant his name, as they did last season. The only difference is; he won’t be in the Dynamos dugout.
For a man who played for and coached DeMbare, Ndiraya’s blood ought to be blue, but he has to plot the Glamour Boys’ downfall, even though it will provoke wrath in the blue half of the capital.
The youthful coach is now in charge of ambitious Premiership new comers Simba Bhora, who will host Dynamos at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Until their home ground in the mining town of Shamva —Wadzanai Stadium is revamped to PSL standards, Simba Bhora will temporarily use the giant facility as their home venue.
Ndiraya doesn’t need to be reminded how crucial Saturday’s potentially explosive clash is, as far as Simba Bhora’s season is concerned.
His charges were brilliant, and somewhat very unfortunate to lose to defending champions FC Platinum on Matchday 1, but another defeat to last season’s runners up Chicken Inn in Bulawayo on Saturday, has made things more complicated for Ndiraya’s troops.
Simba Bhora face a Dynamos side bubbling with confidence after Sunday’s demolition of hapless Sheasham on Sunday, and another slip up for the Premiership debutants, might spell doom.
For Ndiraya, collecting maximum points against his former paymasters is a must.
“Another tough one,” said Ndiraya when asked about Saturday’s encounter.
“But this is the level we are now competing at and we just have to put our act together and take the game to Dynamos and get a result.
“We are playing at home, though it’s not really going to be an advantage but I think in terms of physical presence, we won’t be traveling so we hope to take the game to Dynamos and try to get result.
Ndiraya believes Simba’s difficult start to their debut campaign, worsend by very tough games on the fixtures list, is a test of character for his charges and the Dynamos game is one they need to win.
“It’s been a difficult two weeks for us, but I think it’s also a test of character. We need to be very strong and make sure we get a result when we play against Dynamos,” said Ndiraya.
Ndiraya’s Dynamos counterpart Hebert Maruwa reckons Saturday’s game is a difficult one.
“It’s going to be a tough match, you know what happend during the off season break —most of the guys moved there (to Simba Bhora),” he said.
“We just need to concentrate on our team,” added Maruwa.- Soccer24 News
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Symptoms Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water (2). Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if untreated.
Most people infected with V. cholerae do not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria are present in their faeces for 1-10 days after infection and are shed back into the environment, potentially infecting other people.
Among people who develop symptoms, the majority have mild or moderate symptoms, while a minority develop acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration. This can lead to death if left untreated.
History During the 19th century, cholera spread across the world from its original reservoir in the Ganges delta in India. Six subsequent pandemics killed millions of people across all continents. The current (seventh) pandemic started in South Asia in 1961, reached Africa in 1971 and the Americas in 1991. Cholera is now endemic in many countries.
Vibrio cholerae strains There are many serogroups of V. cholerae, but only two – O1 and O139 – cause outbreaks. V. cholerae O1 has caused all recent outbreaks. V. cholerae O139 – first identified in Bangladesh in 1992 – caused outbreaks in the past, but recently has only been identified in sporadic cases. It has never been identified outside Asia. There is no difference in the illness caused by the two serogroups.
Epidemiology, risk factors, and disease burden Cholera can be endemic or epidemic. A cholera-endemic area is an area where confirmed cholera cases were detected during the last 3 years with evidence of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). A cholera outbreak/epidemic can occur in both endemic countries and in countries where cholera does not regularly occur.
In cholera endemic countries an outbreak can be seasonal or sporadic and represents a greater than expected number of cases. In a country where cholera does not regularly occur, an outbreak is defined by the occurrence of at least 1 confirmed case of cholera with evidence of local transmission in an area where there is not usually cholera.
Cholera transmission is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Typical at-risk areas include peri-urban slums, and camps for internally displaced persons or refugees, where minimum requirements of clean water and sanitation are not been met.
The consequences of a humanitarian crisis – such as disruption of water and sanitation systems, or the displacement of populations to inadequate and overcrowded camps – can increase the risk of cholera transmission, should the bacteria be present or introduced. Uninfected dead bodies have never been reported as the source of epidemics.
The number of cholera cases reported to WHO has continued to be high over the last few years. During 2020 323 369 cases, 857 deaths were notified from 24 countries 3. The discrepancy between these figures and the estimated burden of the disease is due many cases not being recorded due to limitations in surveillance systems and fear of impact on trade and tourism.
Prevention and control A multifaceted approach is key to control cholera, and to reduce deaths. A combination of surveillance, water, sanitation and hygiene, social mobilisation, treatment, and oral cholera vaccines are used.
Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has finally revealed the party’s candidate selection plan.
According to President Chamisa, the process of selecting candidates for local government and House of Assembly seats is wholly controlled by citizens.
In a statement on Tuesday, President Chamisa said :
” CITIZENS REPS FOR MP & CNCLRS..The candidate selection process & procedures manual aligns with our citizenocracy- citizens at the centre &citizens first. Citizens shall choose the best in terms of integrity,honour, merit, capacity, accountability, accessibility & visibility.
In line with the request from you the citizens, we are putting emphasis on your participation & choices. No imposition of candidates. The power is with you the citizens.Where there are ties between candidates, citizens will be expected decide on their own the best candidate.”
President Chamisa also held key talks with UN Zimbabwe Chief Edward Kallon.
See CCC statement:
“The @UNZimbabwe Chief @EdwardKallon met our Change Champion in Chief, Advocate @nelsonchamisa this morning ahead of the upcoming harmonized elections.
In line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 which talks about “peace, justice and strong institutions”, our CCiC has on numerous occasions urged Zimbabweans to be peaceful even under oppressive circumstances.
The dismal fall of ZANU-PF bigwigs in primary elections epitomizes resounding victory for CCC!
27 March 2023
Citizens Coalition for Change Namibia gyrates hysterically in uncontrollable gusto as bigwigs fall by the wayside during the recent primary elections. The inevitable demise of the belly politicians of plunder and self-enrichment in the Harare regime symbolizes the ultimate fall of the whole autocratic hegemony. Today, we are quite jovial that the progressive masses of our multitude have come back to their senses. As we celebrate the pathetic loss of the likes of Chinotimba, Webster Shamhu, Philip Chiyangwa, Dexter Nduna, Mary Mliswa, and Fortune Chasi only to mention a few, change champions should brace for a sweet victory in July\August.
The whirlwind of socio-economic transformation has gripped citizens across the political divide. We are jocund that even those in the sadist political outfit have suddenly developed the quest for change of leadership. It is now imperative to change champions to embrace dangerous freedom and gather the valor needed in the fight for justice, freedom, and equality in Zimbabwe. If people in ZANU-PF could realize the incapacity of Chinotimba to represent them, nothing will stop them from choosing the youthful, diligent, organic, and pragmatic President Advocate Nelson Chamisa ahead of the torn and tattered octogenarian, Gold Mafia.
It is now significant for all and sundry to unite under a common vision of transforming our livelihoods. The people of Zimbabwe are sick and tired of these looters and gold smugglers. July is the only opportunity we have to show ZANU-PF a middle finger. The timely fall of these bigwigs who were the faces of ZANU-PF brutality, lootocracy, rigging, and intimidation will surely give confidence to the change champions who have been victims since independence. I urge change seekers to continue mobilizing virgin voters for change in July. We should stick to our recently introduced 1+5 mobilization drive meant to complement the effective ‘MUGWAZO’ strategy.
The violence and alleged rigging during primary elections are a blessing in disguise for the people’s party. These shambolic elections have left ZANU-PF extremely divided, giving adequate room for CCC to maneuver. Rundu Branch change champion, Dr. Simbarashe Ndoda raised alarm on the lack of assisted voters during the primary elections. He further expressed his absolute disgruntlement in the number of assisted voters during general elections. It is perturbing that these assisted voters are seen during harmonized elections, not primary elections.
Dr. Simbarashe Ndoda reiterated that ZANU-PF uses assisted voters to rig the will of the people. ‘It is only 3 months before the watershed elections and we don’t have even a single assisted voter, where are they going to come from? Ndoda further echoed. There is a need to protect the vote and voters throughout the plebiscite. CCC Namibia is determined to take part in the recruitment, mobilization, and radicalization of voters for change.
On a different note, CCC Namibia calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala who has endured state-sponsored long pre-trial detention at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison since the 14th of June 2022. We demand justice and freedom for our firebrand Vice-chairperson, lawyer, human rights defender, and sound Member of the August House. Wiwa is a prisoner of conscience and he remains innocent until proven guilty hence a candidate for bail.
The district audibly calls for justice against the satanic ZANU-PF political elites who are exploiting the state apparatus as springboards to loot and smuggle our hard-worn national resources. We clamor for transparency and accountability in the governance of the motherland. After the last episode of the crucial investigations, we urge citizens to pent up their outrage seeking answers to these stinking and disturbing allegations.
By A Correspondent- Business operators in Harare are up in arms with the local government authority after the council hiked shop licence fees by over 1 000%.
A survey conducted by ZBC News in Harare’s Central Business District indicated that non-factory shops and food purveyors are now required to pay over ZWL$1 million, up from an average of ZWL$200 000.
Said Business operator, Killian Muzorori:
I used to pay ZWL200 000, but when I went to pay my shop license fees for this year, I was asked to pay US$1 100.
Several shops are on the verge of closing and moving out of the central business district. Noted another business operator, Mr Chris Manguni:
We are on the verge of closing shop because we are failing to pay the shop license fees. Our plea is that the responsible authorities review downwards the operator’s fees or else we are left with no option, but to close our shops which are sustaining a lot of families.
Harare City Council Director of Health Services, Dr Prosper Chonzi confirmed that the council had hiked shop licence fees by 1 000% saying the city fathers were implementing their 2023 budget.
The Harare City Council was recently forced to review vehicle clamping fees downwards from US$137 to US$57 after a public outcry over the high clamping fees.
Speaking recently, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said the city fathers need to review their licencing fees. He said:
A lot of people are complaining. If you move from a premise, you can’t move with your licence. You have to pay again. Even if you do renovations. We also need to look at our licensing payment methods. We might need to introduce a quarterly payment system so that people can lessen the burden of paying and we might need a reduction in the quantum. I got a call from the Hairdressers Association. They wrote a letter complaining about the fees which means it’s a serious issue. Something went wrong when we were preparing the budget because almost everything went up.
Mafume added that they had instructed the council’s finance committee to look into and review the licence fees.
In January this year, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works approved ninety-two budgets for 2023 presented by local authorities, with four being rejected for various reasons.
A number of small to medium enterprise businesspersons signed a petition against the increase saying they were not consulted on issues of city budgets.
One businesswoman operating hair salons in the capital said her licence fee went up from US$400 to US$640.
PPE in mining Worn to minimize exposure to various hazards.
Examples of PPE include gloves, steel-toed footwear, eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs), hard hats, respirators and reflective clothing. Gloves – prevent scrapes and abrasions.
Footwear- should be water proof and a puncture proof sole.
Eye protection- prevent dirt and dust floating around the mine from going into the eyes. Also keep chemicals from splashing into the eyes. Protective hearing devices- to prevent irreversible hearing loss from loud machines, tools and vehicles miners use Hard hats- protect the miner from water and falling objects Respirators- prevent from dust exposure which may cause chronic lung disease in the long run. Reflective clothing- for workers to be recognized easily.
Compiled by Zimbabwe Online Health Centre in partnership with Three Wingers Enterprises
Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has finally revealed the party’s candidate selection plan.
According to President Chamisa, the process of selecting candidates for local government and House of Assembly seats is wholly controlled by citizens.
In a statement on Tuesday, President Chamisa said :
” CITIZENS REPS FOR MP & CNCLRS..The candidate selection process & procedures manual aligns with our citizenocracy- citizens at the centre &citizens first. Citizens shall choose the best in terms of integrity,honour, merit, capacity, accountability, accessibility & visibility.
In line with the request from you the citizens, we are putting emphasis on your participation & choices. No imposition of candidates. The power is with you the citizens.Where there are ties between candidates, citizens will be expected decide on their own the best candidate.”
President Chamisa also held key talks with UN Zimbabwe Chief Edward Kallon.
See CCC statement:
“The @UNZimbabwe Chief @EdwardKallon met our Change Champion in Chief, Advocate @nelsonchamisa this morning ahead of the upcoming harmonized elections.
In line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 which talks about “peace, justice and strong institutions”, our CCiC has on numerous occasions urged Zimbabweans to be peaceful even under oppressive circumstances.
Sociallite and opinionator Kerina Mujati accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa of being the goal keeper of the #GoldMafia group profiled in the ongoing Al Jazeera documentary.
Mujati lists several persons cited in the production as follows:
GOLD MAFIA TEAM LINE UP 1 E. Munangagwa (goal keeper) 2 Simon Rudland (defender) 3 Kamelish Pattin (defender) 4 Allistair Mathias (defender) 5.Peter Bowan (sweeper) 6 Ewan McMillan ( attacking midfilder)
Johan Swan Sr (right winger)
Johan Swan Jr ( striker)
Hubert Angel ( lone stricker)
Terence Ian Keith (striker)
Talanag George Alexander (left winger) Bench:1 Henriatta Rushwaya ( reserve goal keeper) 2 Keith Patrick
Team Manager: Billy Rautenbach. Coach: Kuda Tagwireyi Ball Boys: Phillip Chiyangwa, Wicknell Chivhayo, Scott Sakupwanya, P Java and Mudha Ncube.
Referee- M Ncube Linesmen- J Mangundya, G Guvamatanga.
GOLD MAFIA TEAM LINE UP 1 E. Munangagwa (goal keeper) 2 Simon Rudland (defender) 3 Kamelish Pattin (defender) 4 Allistair Mathias (defender) 5.Peter Bowan (sweeper) 6 Ewan McMillan ( attacking midfilder) 7. Johan Swan Sr (right winger) 8. Johan Swan Jr ( striker) 9. Hubert Angel…
By A Correspondent- West Properties Zimbabwe, a property developer, announced listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) on April 29, 2023, following its successful migration into being a public firm.
According to management, the move is meant to shore up the ambitious company’s vision of transforming a billion bricks into a lifestyle ecosystem by 2050.
West Properties announced the listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange at a media briefing in Harare on Monday.
WestProp will raise US$30m on course to listing on VFEX, becoming the latest company to be lured by incentives on the foreign currency-only bourse.
Board chairman Michael Louis said the initial public offering will raise funding to finance six projects by WestPro, Pokugara Residential Estate, Millennium Heights, Pomona City, The 1 Mall of Zimbabwe, Millennium Heights Office Park and the Hills Golf Estate.
Addressing the media, company CEO Kenneth Sharpe said by listing on the attractive bourse, the company was affording ordinary Zimbabweans a safe investment vehicle free from the general worries of losing valuable savings through inflation. Sharpe said:
In this day and age where the majority are crying over eroded pensions and banked money losing its value; we provide the best and safest way of keeping and growing the value of your money.
For an example, if you invest as little as US$50 with us, you are assured that the amount will not depreciate.
We will not charge you handling fees.
We are an alternative to the formal banking system.
We have a goal of taking our company from the current annual sales of US$40 million to over US$100 million within seven years and to create a balance sheet that will exceed US$1 billion in value which is more than 5 times the one today.
WestProp Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of Alpha Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, which is a property and investment holding company incorporated and domiciled in Mauritius.
WestProp Holdings Limited is involved in the development, management, and sale of commercial and residential properties.
The company has a diverse portfolio of properties, including office parks, shopping centres, warehouses, and residential estates.
Health ministry secretary Jasper Chimedza yesterday revealed that Zimbabwe has only one functional cancer machine.
Chimedza made the remarks when he appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care led by Ruth Labode to speak on the country’s curative cancer care.
Radiotherapy machines are used to treat at least 50% of all cancer cases.
Chimedza said the only functional cancer machine in Zimbabwe is privately owned. NewsDay cites him as saying:
In the private sector, we have one of the facilities in Newlands which continues to offer cancer radiotherapy services to both the public and the private sectors. It is not an ideal situation whereby we have one machine working in the country. We need more cancer machines. Patients should not be travelling long distances to access cancer treatment. We need the machines at provincial hospitals.
The machines that we have are not outdated. What we need is software updates and a few areas that need to be attended to. But as part of our thrust as a ministry, we want to extend this service to provincial hospitals. The next phase in terms of procurement of radiotherapy machines is replacement of these machines at provincial hospitals so that patients do not keep on travelling from different provinces to access services.
We are earmarking that all the provincial hospitals will have cancer machines and also the upcoming Lupane Hospital has that provision as well to service patients in Matebeleland North.
Director of pathology services in the Health ministry Max Hove said medical equipment is manufactured outside Africa and this particular type of equipment is manufactured in Switzerland.
He added that engineers have to travel from Switzerland to come and look at the machines and evaluate them for servicing.
According to Global Cancer Observatory data, in 2020, Zimbabwe reported 16 083 new cases of cancer and 10 676 deaths due to the disease which commonly manifests as cervical, breast and prostate cancer.
The shortage of functioning radiotherapy machines for cancer treatment in Zimbabwe has led to long waiting lists and patients having to seek treatment abroad.
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono raised awareness of this issue and alleged corruption in the procurement of a new machine. He was subsequently arrested on politically motivated charges. The situation remains a concern for many.
Some people from Zimbabwe have been going to other countries for cancer treatment because of limited medical resources, and a lack of specialized treatment options. However, those with financial constraints find it expensive to go abroad.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesman George Charamba has warned that “there is a limit to provocation we can take”, raising the prospect of media arrests over the reporting of the Al Jazeera ‘Gold Mafia’ documentary series.
The Qatar-based satellite channel is running a four-part documentary series exposing a gold mafia with alleged links to top government officials and reportedly using the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to launder the proceeds.
FRIENDLY ADVICE TO ALL RECKLESS JOURNALISTS: Al-Jazeera is not a court of law before whose claims impart privileges to defamatory utterances. It is merely some weaponised channel. If you are reckless enough to repeat what its phoney documentary defamatorily says, hoping to plead:— Tinoedza Zvimwe (@Tinoedzazvimwe1) March 29, 2023
“I heard/saw it on Al Jazeera”, you will be sorry for yourself. Do not for once think there is no grit to act against reckless, defamatory and politically motivated journalism. Faceless Twitter names egging you on will not be a factor when brickbats come. Be warned!— Tinoedza Zvimwe (@Tinoedzazvimwe1) March 29, 2023
WARNING NEWS HAWKS: If you and your sponsors foolishly think defamation is remedied by public relations by officers of victims, you are plain foolish and set to be sorry for yourself. Trust me. I don’t get taught my job by a mere O-Level chap pretending to be a bold editor of a https://t.co/S6oy2QHasU— Tinoedza Zvimwe (@Tinoedzazvimwe1) March 29, 2023
A clip from the second part scheduled for broadcast this Thursday features ex-convict and gold dealer Ewan Macmillan claiming to business links to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Charamba, using one of his Twitter handles then warned; “Vamwe vanhu tichavigira sadza kuboma; farisai muchidaro. Munonovaraidzana naSikhala manje manje. There is a limit to provocation we can take.”
By A Correspondent- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of Zimbabwe has warned the public against bribing officials, especially prosecutors to fast-track cases as it is a criminal offence.
The authority said prosecution services are free of charge.
Any money that is paid as a bribe for prosecution services will be forfeited to the state, read a notice from the NPA on 28 March.
Please take note that prosecution services are free throughout the country. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe does not charge members of the public for any court processes, nor does the authority receive payments from members of the public.
“Be warned that it is a crime to pay the prosecutors, NPA staff or any other persons purporting to represent the authority for prosecution services,” reads the statement.
“Please do not pay anyone to have your case heard or expedited in any way as you will be prosecuted for corruption.
“Any money that is paid as a bribe for prosecution services will be forfeited to the state.”
By A Correspondent- Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor Willard Moyo who recently ditched the opposition outfit won in Zanu-PF’s primary elections.
Moyo, who was Silobela Ward 29 councillor, ditched the CCC party, describing leader Nelson Chamisa as “a dictator, unpatriotic and a danger to Zimbabwe (who) must not be allowed anywhere near State power”.
He was contesting against Pretty Ncube.
Moyo said he is now geared to show CCC and the western puppets that Zanu-PF is the people’s choice. He claims Mnangangwa will trounce the opposition with more than 5 million votes.
Moyo claimed that the people asked him to stand in as their councillor and he could not turn them down.
Speaking ahead of the weekend primaries, Moyo said he did mind losing.
“The real enemy is CCC; we in Zanu-PF are one family; primary election must not divide but rather unite us,” he said, adding, “Being a councillor is not a position it’s a calling it’s a community voluntary job.”
Moyo claimed that local community approached him to contest the elections.
A local property development company Enhancing Mortgaging and Housing Company (EMH) has come under fire for selling stands to unsuspecting homeseekers without proper documentation.
It has come to this publication’s attention that EMH signed an agreement with New Century Production and in that agreement it was supposed to service the land and in return they would be given some stands only after being issued with a compliance certificate.
Disgruntled homeseekers who spoke to this publication said they came to know that EMH had no proper documentation to sell the stands to them after they had already paid their hard earned money.
One of the directors of New Century Production who spoke on condition of anonymity told this publication that they had received several reports from unsuspecting homeseekers seekers who were defrauded by EMH.
The director urged all those members of the public who lost their money to EMH to report the matter to the police.
“We are urging all the victims to report such thieves to the police rather than coming to us lodging complains,he said.
The director said they engaged EMH to develop and service the land but they did nothing only to hear that they had started selling stands to unsuspecting homeseekers.
Last year a Harare home seeker dragged EMH after it allegedly defrauded him of money he had paid to it for the attainment of a stand.
Courage Mateta paid about US$3 000 to Enhancing Mortgaging and Housing Company (EMH) in November 2018 after being assured that the payment was a guarantee that he would be allocated a residential stand.
Sad reports coming from Madziwa Mine Secondary where 8 learners were beaten by police officers leaving them with broken hands. Their crime was stealing maize cobs. The ZRP continues exercising it’s duties in a barbaric manner. Are these officers trained? @PoliceZimbabwepic.twitter.com/KwcIAjJpQX
By- Zanu PF has announced that it was halting the announcement of its weekend internal elections results following rigging complaints raised by some candidates.
The party’s national political commissar Mike Bimha said a special ad-hoc tribunal met yesterday to consider the complaints, some of which might affect the results. “We allowed people to lodge complaints, an ad-hoc special tribunal will be meeting today (yesterday) and outcomes of these complaints will affect results,” said Cde Bimha. The Zanu PF primary elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms of voter turnout, forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas to give all party members an opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. Yesterday Zanu PF released the second batch of the Zanu PF primary elections results in which the party director for Information and Publicity Cde Tafadzwa Mugwadi emerged victorious in Buhera West, while Mashonaland East Youth chairman Cde Isaac Tasikani sailed through in Mutoko South. Caps United president Cde Farai Jere will represent the party in Murewa West, while Cde Phillip Guyo won in Buhera North. The results are, however, still subject to confirmation by the Politburo. Preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar Cde Mike Bimha yesterday indicated that some ministers and veteran legislators fell by the wayside as the ruling party entrenches democracy and rejuvenates itself ahead of this year’s national harmonised elections. More results are expected today. -Herald
The exploitation and mining of rough diamonds by Chinese firm Anjin Diamond Company in the Chiadzwa area of Manicaland province has led to a sharp rise in malaria cases due to poor environmental management practices.
The company has over the years left numerous unreclaimed pits and slime dams. The development has also put the spotlight on the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) which is accused of failing to enforce the country’s environmental laws. Anjin has over the years left large pits, gullies and slime dams many of which are filled with stagnant water.
They have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. As a result, malaria cases in Chiadzwa have increased, while the pits have claimed lives and are posing serious danger to humans and wildlife. Anjin Diamond Company is a joint venture between China’s Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC) and Matt Bronze, an investment vehicle controlled by Zimbabwe’s military.
The firm started operating in Chiadzwa in 2010 but was ordered to shut down in 2016 when the government ceased operations of all diamond companies in the area after the then president Robert Mugabe claimed there were serious leakages of the gems amounting to US$15 billion.
The ban led to the establishment of the stateowned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) which then took over operations.
A graph taken in 2021 shows a spike of Malaria cases in Chiadzwa as a result of mosquitos coming from pits left open by Anjin
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over leadership of the country in a military coup in November 2017, he lifted the ban on Anjin’s operations, resulting in the company resuming full-scale diamond mining in Marange with an initial investment of US$38 million in 2019.
However, investigations by The NewsHawks with support from Information for Development Trust under a project meant to support investigative reporting focusing on the accountability and governance of foreign interests and investments in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, revealed that Anjin’s operations have resulted in serious land degradation in areas it has been exploiting diamonds.
Some of the open pits have not been rehabilitated since 2010. A recent visit to Chiadzwa, by this reporter revealed there many pits holding stagnant water.
The pits have become a haven for mosquitoes, causing a spike in malaria cases as confirmed by villagers, community leaders, and documents prepared by ministry of Health and Child Care officials as well as civil society organisations operating in the area.
A physical count revealed that in Muedzengwa Village which is located in ward 30 of Marange, there are eight deep pits left unrehabilitated by Anjin.
In nearby Chirasika Village there are six pits while in Tinoengana Village there are 15, bringing the total to 29 in the three villages alone.
A total of 12 villages, namely Chiadzwa, Chibiya, Mwaora, Farikai, Makotamo, Tarindwa, Rambai, Charamba, Tonhorai, Muedzengwa, Chirasika and Tinoengana are bearing the brunt of mosquitoes breeding in the pits, resulting in an upsurge in malaria cases.
The villages are spread between Marange’s wards 29 and 30. Investigations by this publication also revealed that Anjin over the years has not attempted to carry out land reclamation and gully filling in the affected areas in line with its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) plan approved by Ema.
The company’s spokesperson confirmed the existance of the pits but said Anjin had a reclamation plan which would be rolled out this year.
Malaria victims speak out
In an interview recorded on camera, Shylet Mapindu of Tonhorai Village located in ward 29 of Chiadzwa revealed she contracted malaria two times last year. Her three-year-old son, Prosper Mapindu, also contracted the disease.
“Each time that rains fall in this area, water gathers in the deep pits left by Anjin. Mosquitos are breeding there in large numbers and because of that we are enduring mosquito bites and we have many malaria cases in the area. Personally, I contracted malaria twice last year. The hospital is too far so I went to a nearby village health worker, who has testing kits,” Mapindu said.
“She put me on a malaria course and unfortunately my child here also faced the same situation He is three-years-old but he battled malaria at such a tender age.”
Besides causing malaria, Mapindu said the mosquitos were a nuisance and making life unbearable for villagers.
“In our huts here, you can hardly sleep at night due to the mosquitoes which will be giving us hard times. Some officials from the ministry of Health once came to do door-to-door spraying, but that did not help much. The mosquitoes are still plenty and we are enduring the bites daily,” she said.
Another villager, Aleck Taranga, who contracted malaria in February this year, said: “The open pits with stagnant water left behind by Anjin are a very big problem for us. I contracted malaria in February this year, but the challenge is that we do not have a clinic nearby. From my home in Tonhorai village to Chishimwi Clinic, the nearest health facility, it’s about 14 kilometres. “There is no transport to reach there so for you to walk that distance while ill it is very difficult. So, like many people, I just went to the village health worker, got tested and was given my malaria course after diagnosis. We have a big malaria problem here.”
Tonhorai village headman Onias Chinyadzwa said he and other villagers have in the past approached Anjin over the slime dams and pits.
He however said Anjin had not taken action to rehabilitate the pits.
“We are now thinking of going back to the company to highlight to them the increasingly devastating problem of malaria in our area caused by their slime dams. Because of the rains, the pits and slime dams have been filled with stagnant water. Mosquitoes are breeding there and malaria cases are rising,” he said.
Some village health workers from Chiadzwa confirmed the upsurge in malaria cases although they said they could not comment because they work under the ministry of Health and Child Care and are not authorised to speak to the media.
“What we do is that we collect malaria test kits and medication from major health centres like Chiadzwa Clinic. We then go back to work in our areas. In terms of malaria, in my community I handle an average of 25 to 45 cases of malaria a month and that is quite very high,” said a community health worker.
“We have been having such a trend for some time. From my own observation, I believe the ministry of Health is not keen to make public these statistics because, we have strict orders not to reveal the statistics to anyone. It’s a dismissible offence for us.”
The Environmental Management Act is the legal statute which provides for land reclamation after mining projects. Section 107 of the law says that land developers who include mining companies must “minimize adverse effect of (their) projects on the environment.”
Section 107 (1) reads: “Every developer shall take all reasonable measures to prevent or, if prevention is not practicable, to mitigate any undesirable effect on the environment that may arise from the implementation of his project.” Those who violate the Act can also be fined or imprisoned in line with section 97 of the Act.
Section 97 (2) and (3) says: “Subject to sub-section (4) any person who knowingly implements a project in contravention of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding ten million dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and such imprisonment,” the Act reads.
“The Agency may serve an order in terms of sub-paragraph (xiii) of subsection (1) of section ten on a person who knowingly implements a project in contravention of subsection (1) ordering that person — (a) to mitigate the effects of any adverse environmental impact in the manner specified in the order.”
Amalgamated Chiadzwa Development Communities Trust (ACDCT) Marange chapter chairperson Jey Kasakara told The NewsHawks that malaria cases in Chiadzwa are a cause for concern.
“From our interactions with environmental health technicians in our area, almost every month there is an outbreak of malaria in Chiadzwa due to proximity of some villages to pits that were left open by Anjin and are now breeding grounds for mosquitoes,” he said.
“The stagnant waters are helping in the breeding of the mosquitoes, causing terrible bites to villagers, especially at night when the vector is active. We have held focus group meetings in the affected areas and villagers are bitter about the issue.
“In November last year, officials from the ministry of Health sprayed chemicals to kill the mosquitos in homesteads but that was not enough because they did not do anything at the pits where mosquitos are breeding. So, the problem is still existing,” he said.
James Mupfumi, the Centre for Research and Development (CRD) director, said malaria is affecting the education sector.
“From our research and information we gathered in the area, the issue of malaria is now spreading into the education sector where children are being affected by the disease resulting in poor pass rates of zero percent. We have also held focus group meetings in the area to discuss on the issue of malaria and I can say it’s a big problem that is affecting the community there,” Mupfumi said.
“All age groups are being affected by the mosquito bites but the problem seems to be bigger on children under the age of five. The source of the problem are pits left behind by Anjin which are now a breeding hub for mosquitoes.”
Manicaland provincial medical director Munyaradzi Mukuzunga however professed ignorance on the malaria cases in Chiadzwa.
“I have never heard about the malaria cases. I have over 200 health centres which I preside over in Manicaland, so I cannot know everything that happens in all these centres. It is impossible. Maybe you can check with people who live around that area, but no one has ever told me about that problem of malaria in Chiadzwa,” he said.
Ministry of Health/CSO reports confirm malaria cases linked to mining. However, a report compiled by an environmental health technician employed by the ministry of Health titled “Environmental Health Impacts of Mining, Lessons drawn from Marange” presented at a policy dialogue meeting held on 9 December 2021 in Mutare confirmed malaria was on the rise, as a direct result of mining.
The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including the Centre for Research and Development, village health workers, ministry of Health officials, villagers from Marange and traditional leaders.
Part of the report reads: “Before mining in Chiadzwa, the area was characterised by high temperatures of about 37 to 40 degrees Celsius receiving rainfall of about 28mm per annum.
Occurrence of diseases was limited since there were no movements of people to the area,” the report reads.
“Malaria became a problem in the area for the past nine years. From 2010 backwards there were no high cases of malaria recorded.
“Highest number of malaria cases were recorded during the time when Anjin started mining activities. More than 100 cases in a month were once recorded for the period of 2016 and 2017. This was worst situation we experienced as health workers at Chiadzwa clinic.
“In 2021, Malaria cases surpassed the malaria threshold limit value for the following weeks, week 1, week2, week 3, week 6 and 7 as well as week 11 and 13.
“An increase in cases from the first week of January up to the third week of January was experienced, this means that we were in an outbreak for the whole month, and this was a result of many breeding sites in the area.”
The report says environmental factors such as high temperatures speed up the life cycle of a vector (anopheles mosquitoes) hence the high number of malaria cases.
“Studies were carried out and entomological surveillance was conducted in the area. A number of breeding sites around Chiadzwa and Chishingwi area were discovered with presence of larvae at 3rd and 4th insta,” the report reads.
“There is evidence that the area is infested with vectors. These open ponds left during mining by Anjin are a problem as surveys conducted by Ministry of Health and Child Care in June, September, October and November 2021 found out that open ponds were source of mosquito breeding.
“We experienced outbreaks on malaria almost every month and we conducted outbreak investigations, entomological surveillance, bio-laviciding, health education on Malaria. However even though these measures were being implemented, there is need for land reclamation, gully filling to reduce mosquito breeding sites in Chiadzwa.”
ACDT and CRD also conducted a survey in Marange to assess the malaria situation in 2020 by talking to villagers and village health workers. The survey established that four villages in Marange’s Chishingwi area were malariuos.
These are Kusena which is home to 1 141 villagers, Rombe with 909 people, Jessi area with 195 people and Muyedzengwa which had a population of 148 people.
A body of a suspected suicide victim wearing yellow t-shirt (encircled) floats in one of the slime ponds left by Anjin. Pits like these breed mosquitoes.
Death in Anjin pools
While the issue of malaria has become topical in the area, there are other emerging hazards including loss of lives being caused by the unrehabilitated pits left by Anjin.
Newman Chiadzwa, who resides in the area and is related to headman Chiadzwa, said in November 2021 a woman committed suicide in one of the pits together with her two children. Chiadzwa spoke in an interview with The NewsHawks during the visit.
The children were aged two weeks and three years. The incident happened at a pit left by Anjin in Muedzengwa Village of Marange.
“The pits left by Anjin are now a menace for human life due to causing of diseases as well as putting lives in danger. We are in trouble,” he said. On 30 April 2019, two women also died in one of the pits which resemble small dams while fishing.
The NewsHawks obtained still photos of police attending to the scene where the bodies had been retrieved. CRD confirmed the deaths.
Ema acknowledges environmental woes
Ema’s national spokesperson Amkela Sidange said Anjin had a valid environmental impact assessment licence. “On the issue of the pits that have been left open, yes the agency is already working on that after also realising that there is a loophole by the same company,” she said.
“The agency has been informed by the company that some of the pits, they still want to rework them, so they cannot cover them up because they still intend on coming back to work on them. So, what we are now doing at the moment; we are working with this company (Anjin) to actually come up with the comprehensive database on the number of pits that they have. It would be better to bring this up early in the story, to say Ema acknowledges that there is an issue.
“We are also establishing the pits that they want to rework, so that at the end of the day we are able to then come up with a figure of pits that they are saying they are no longer going to rework on them. This is then going to assist us to then issue them with an order to back fill these open pits that they are saying they are no longer going to rework.”
She added: “At the same time for those that they are saying they are going to rework on we must ensure that they are fenced off such that they don’t pose any risk be it to the livestock or to humans. So yeah basically, that’s what is happening there and the intention is to ensure that the pits that are going to be rehabilitated, we make sure that Anjin is given an order to have them backfilled to such an extent that the land can also be put into other use or rather it become reusable for other productive purposes.”
We have a rehabilitation plan: Anjin
Anjin spokesperson, Special Matarirano, said the company has a plan to rehabilitate the deep open pits and slime dams this year.
He insisted that Anjin had not violated any environmental laws. “Anjin Investments (Private) Limited is a diamond mining company which has a high regard of Zimbabwe’s national environmental laws. In fact, the company has and is compliant to all environmental legal and social requirements of the country,” Matarirano said.
“The company has an approved environmental rehabilitation plan, which is set to be launched this year and this is on the company’s environmental priority projects where a total of 7 hectares of land is set to be rehabilitated and populated with different fruit trees.”
Matarirano said Anjin had not filled the pits or rehabilitated the land since 2016 because the Chinese company is considering re-working the land.
“Key to note is also the fact that Anjin is still doing some re-explorations in the formerly alluvial mined areas, the exploration is mostly to determine the existence of the conglomerate in such areas,” he said.
“Hence some gullies which are in areas with potential mineral resources are not filled. In such areas where exploration is ongoing, slime dams and pits are continually being fenced. We are fencing off the areas to secure them from intrusion by humans as well as livestock,” he said.
Asked whether Anjin was aware that malaria cases are emerging around the area of Chiadzwa due to the high breeding of mosquitos in stagnant waters inside the pits that Anjin left unrehabilitated, Matarirano said the problem will be dealt with when the company completes its plans to be unrolled this year.
He claimed the company has been treating the water in the gullies to curb mosquitoes from breeding.
“Our rehabilitation action plan, that which we are launching this year, covers the hectarage we believe require immediate action on gullies, that’s the 7 hectares I mentioned earlier. One thing is that the company is quite awake and aware of its environmental protection duty and preservation of ecosystems, human and animal life in all its operations,” Matarirano said.
“The slime dams are a controlled water body which we drain whenever there is possibilities of health effects and or treated to disallow mosquitos from breeding. Anjin is a company that has a raison de’tre and has health security and safety on its priority of operations,” he said.
However, during the site visit to Chiadzwa last month, the measures which Matarirano spoke about such as securing the areas with the pits, draining water as well as treatment to disallow mosquito breeding, were not evident.
Photographs taken this week showed that the company is yet to implement these measures. Ema’s Sidange called upon mining companies in general to be environmentally friendly in their operations.
“It is actually our call as the agency really to those that are in the mining sector to ensure that they always rehabilitate after mining. To ensure that land is brought back into its natural state, and it can also be put into productive use and at the same time as a way of ensuring that we protect humans as well as animals,” she said.
While Anjin and Ema work on a rehabilitation plan, malaria cases continue to rise among Chiadzwa villagers, who are also angry because they have not benefitted much from diamonds being exploited in their area.
By- Zanu PF has held the exclusive announcement of its weekend internal elections results after some candidates have raised rigging complaints.
The party’s national political commissar Mike Bimha said a special ad-hoc tribunal met yesterday to consider the complaints, some of which might affect the results. “We allowed people to lodge complaints, an ad-hoc special tribunal will be meeting today (yesterday) and outcomes of these complaints will affect results,” said Cde Bimha. The Zanu PF primary elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms of voter turnout, forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas to give all party members an opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. Yesterday Zanu PF released the second batch of the Zanu PF primary elections results in which the party director for Information and Publicity Cde Tafadzwa Mugwadi emerged victorious in Buhera West, while Mashonaland East Youth chairman Cde Isaac Tasikani sailed through in Mutoko South. Caps United president Cde Farai Jere will represent the party in Murewa West, while Cde Phillip Guyo won in Buhera North. The results are, however, still subject to confirmation by the Politburo. Preliminary results announced by the party’s National Political Commissar Cde Mike Bimha yesterday indicated that some ministers and veteran legislators fell by the wayside as the ruling party entrenches democracy and rejuvenates itself ahead of this year’s national harmonised elections. More results are expected today. -Herald
As the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe announced that the country has no sanctions at all on either imports or exports, the permanent secretary inthe health ministry has revealed the country has got only one cancer machine.
Jasper Chimedza
Zimbabwe has just one operational cancer machine, said,Jasper Chimedza.
In order to discuss the nation’s curative cancer care, Chimedza appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, chaired by Dr Ruth Labode.In at least 50% of cancer cases, radiotherapy machines are employed, and yet the country has only one.
Said Chimedza:
In the private sector, we have one of the facilities in Newlands which continues to offer cancer radiotherapy services to both the public and the private sectors. It is not an ideal situation whereby we have one machine working in the country. We need more cancer machines. Patients should not be travelling long distances to access cancer treatment. We need the machines at provincial hospitals.
The machines that we have are not outdated. What we need is software updates and a few areas that need to be attended to. But as part of our thrust as a ministry, we want to extend this service to provincial hospitals. The next phase in terms of procurement of radiotherapy machines is replacement of these machines at provincial hospitals so that patients do not keep on travelling from different provinces to access services.
By- Two members of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services have been ordered to compensate trespassers they assaulted on Prison premises.
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) reported that the two ZPCS officers, Michael Nduna and Florence Chihambakwe, were sued for damages amounting to US$5 250 in their capacity by Harare resident Alex Tendai Gombedza.
In a court update, the lawyers said the ZPCS officers accused Gombedza and his friend Evidence Kutsawa of trespassing before assaulting them.
Gombedza and Kutsawa were walking through the Chikurubi Prison garden in Harare in January 2022 when they were assaulted.
After the assault, an aggrieved Gombedza engaged ZLHR’s Tinashe Chinopfukutwa and Paida Saurombe who in August 2022 sued Nduna and Chihambakwe for damages amounting to US$5 250.
The money was for the physical attack and ill-treatment, for pain and suffering, humiliation, an affront to dignity and embarrassment.
Gombedza also cited Justice and Legal Affairs minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi and ZPCS Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu among the respondents.
What happened:
During the trial at Harare Civil Magistrates Court, Chinopfukutwa and Saurombe said Nduna and Chihambakwe instructed Gombedza and Kutsawa to lie down on the ground before assaulting them on their feet using wooden pick handles.
After the assault, the ZPCS officers instructed some prisoners whom they were supervising to also assault the duo. As a result, Gombedza and Kutsawa sustained severe injuries and had to seek medical attention.
Gombedza sustained injuries on his legs and feet which warranted admission to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital for treatment.
He said he suffered excruciating pain in his feet, which he still feels to date.
According to medical reports, Gombedza suffered a 3% residual disability as a result of the injuries he sustained from the assault.
Chinopfukutwa and Saurombe argued that their client felt greatly humiliated, embarrassed, dehumanised and degraded by the assaults and ill-treatment that he received at the hands of the ZPCS officers.
The human rights lawyers stated that Nduna and Chihambakwe treated Gombedza as if he was a dangerous criminal yet he was unarmed and posed no security threat whatsoever.
Furthermore, Chinopfukutwa and Saurombe argued that there was no justification for the excessive use of force against Gombedza as he had not committed any crime but was just going about his business walking on his way to Harare’s central business centre.
In the end, Nduna and Chihambakwe were ordered to pay compensation amounting to US$5 250 to Gombedza broken down as:
i). US$2 500 for damages for humiliation, embarrassment, an affront to dignity and contumelia,
ii). US$2 500 for pain and suffering
iii). US$250 for medical expenses which he incurred while being treated.
Now, the ZPCS officers have lost some personal property, which was attached and removed by the Messenger of Court on Friday 23 March 2023 and will be auctioned to recover the judgment debt owed to Gombedza.
Among the household property which Nduna lost include a set of sofas, a deep freezer, a television set, a wardrobe & a printer. Chihambakwe lost a set of sofas, a television set and a room divider.
Zanu PF Matabeleland South Provincial chairman Mangaliso Ndlovu says he did not contest in party’s primary elections in the reconfigured Bulilima Constituency over the weekend for the good of the party.
Mangaliso Ndlovu
If he had he contested, Ndlovu, who is also the Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister and Bulilima East legislator, would have faced off with Bulilima West legislator Dingumuzi Phuthi, who is also the Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology, Courier and Postal Services.
Ndlovu’s constituency was collapsed through the delimitation exercise, as the province did not have enough registered voters during the time the exercise was done.
Both Ndlovu and Phuthi command huge support in the area.
In an interview, Ndlovu said although the decision not to contest was not any easy one, he had to take it for the greater good.
“Sometimes as leaders it is very important to know that it is not about you being in a position, it is about the party delivering. It is about the people loving their party and you making sure that you do what you can to promote that. I took some thorough introspection and I am so happy that I arrived at this decision, it was not an easy one. It would have resulted in a very brutal fight which I think could not work for the achievement of our goals as a collective,” he said.
“For me the bigger fight is to make sure that the ruling party wins all the constituencies in the province. We need a very strong coordinated campaign. We need to have time to articulate the good works that our President has been doing under the Second Republic. So, I looked at it and I said for me to be able to pull in weight and dedicate my time to the entire province, I should not contest. I do not think I needed to go in and fight with Hon Phuthi whom I believe is more than capable of delivering, because he is someone I grew up with in politics and I believe that he will represent the party very well.”
According to Ndlovu, handing over control to Phuthi to represent the Bulilima people was not difficult because he would do a good job of doing so in Parliament and win the constituency for the ruling party.
He declared that he will meet with the general public over the weekend to explain his choice and rally the populace behind the new party candidate who will carry on the President’s vision fulfilment efforts.
While this was going on, other constituents praised the MP for his dedication to building the constituency.
Because of his attitude to development issues, Chief Mphini claimed that Ndlovu’s decision to withdraw from the race did not sit well with the residents of the area.
“It is a big loss because he was able to separate politics and development and work with everyone. We have a councillor who is not from his party in our area and he did not sideline him, abantu bayakhala kakhulu. He is a pro-development minded person, just look at the number of clinics, schools and community projects like gardens and youth projects he initiated and those he supported. Cde Phuthi will have a challenge because the constituency is now very big and they will need to find a way of working together somehow,” said Chief Mphini.
Gwambe Clinic Project (South African chapter) chairman Mr Descent Lungwane Moyo said it is a bitter pill to swallow for the project as the legislator was a hands-on person.
“It is hard to accept that he will not be our MP after the elections because his commitment to the development of our area was marvellous. We had lots of challenges in building our clinic and he always motivated us when the going got tough. Beside supplying us with lots of materials and his equipment he would put on a work suit and join us in working. We will miss him a lot because he was able to bring everyone across the political divide for the good of the community,” said Mr Moyo.
A school head in one of the schools in Bulilima East constituency who did not want to be identified due to ministry protocols said they benefited a lot from the legislator.
The head said although disappointing, it was not shocking that Cde Ndlovu took the decision not to contest as he was a selfless person.
“Generally, he is a great leader and he relates well with the community at large. Vision 2030 is at his heart; he wants to see an upper middle class. He is the founder of the secondary school and assisted in building clinics and donating state-of-art science laboratories. He has been instrumental in assisting the Second Republic to cascade quality, inclusive and equitable education, even community empowerment through projects. He is a leader who has the national interest at heart,” said the head.
A woman thought to be the girlfriend of a recently dead Harare man made an appearance before the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of submitting fictitious paperwork to the Master of the High Court in order to obtain a piece of the inheritance.
Masters Of The High Court office, Harare
Thokozani Mazvimbakupa Dhliwayo (58) was detained till May 16 after making an appearance before magistrate Ms. Evelyn Mashavakure yesterday to answer to accusations of fraud.
Sheila Gwasira, 61, the widow of the late Shepherd Gwasira, is named by the State as the complaint. The deceased’s ex-girlfriend was Dhliwayo, and the two of them had a 17-year-old child.
After Mr. Gwasira passed away, the family registered his estate, and Dhliwayo requested to be a beneficiary. However, because the two weren’t married, the family members rejected her.- state media
A 24-year-old man from Bulawayo’s Thorngrove suburb allegedly sneaked into his mother’s bedr00m to watch her while she was having ƨǝx with her l0ver.
His mother, even after noticing him, allegedly continued being int!mate as if he wasn’t seeing anything.
A court heard that Algernon Antony (24) watched his mother Tiffany Antony (43) while she was nɑkǝd between the sheets with her l0ver.
The sh0cked mother told the court: “Your Worship, I was with my b0yfriǝnd in my bedr00m then my son Algernon entered while I was having ƨǝx with my partner.”
“I tried to tell him to move away but he would not listen as he kept watching us for several minutes,” she said.
The man appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded out of custody to Thursday next week for trial.
Police in Beitbridge detained a bus driver after discovering 40kg of mbanje hidden in the vehicle’s luggage compartment, with a street worth of $4 million.
After a fruitful search that was initiated by police after they learned that there was mbanje on board the bus, driver Hendrix Jonga (35), was apprehended last Friday at the Dulibadzimu bus terminal.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, a spokesman for the national police, confirmed the arrest and promised to keep going after drug dealers until there was peace throughout the entire nation.
According to him, Jairosi Mhlanga (20), who was detained on Thursday in Chisumbanje for being in possession of 3,05 kg of dagga with a street value of $150, was followed by Jonga’s arrest on Friday.
He is helping the police with their inquiries.
The campaign against drug dealers has got under way.
“It is true that the laws on drugs are vague resulting in police and prosecutors experiencing difficulties in coming up with appropriate charges. This will have a bearing on the penalty that is ultimately imposed on the culprit,” said Justice Takuva.
He said President Mnangagwa set the tone on the need to nip drug abuse in the bud when he urged law enforcement agencies to take ruthless action against drug peddlers as drug abuse was impeding economic development.
Studies have shown that 57,7 percent of youths in the country have at some stage abused drugs, while an educated three percent of adult population had a drug or alcohol abuse disorder.
Most admissions at the country’s mental health institutions are drug and substance related. While on circuit in Hwange, the High Court will hear 22 murder cases, five of which are drug related and committed by mentally challenged persons.
ZANU PF National Political Commissar Dr Mike Bimha says preliminary results of the party’s primary elections will only be final after being endorsed by the Politburo.
He said this as preliminary results for ZANU PF primary elections held at the weekend continue to trickle in.
Briefing journalists at the party headquarters in Harare this Monday, Dr Bimha said only the national command centre has the mandate to announce results, adding that any other results outside that channel are not official.
“The official results of the primary elections are announced by the national command centre at the party headquarters. There could be other sources giving information through Twitter, but those results are not official. We need to be very thorough and verify these results. In most areas, results are posted at the centre and they remain unofficial. These results are preliminary as they are subjected to discussion in the Politburo, after that, they can be final results,” he said.
Dr Bimha said a special adhoc tribunal will meet this Tuesday to consider complaints, some of which might affect the results.
“We allowed people to lodge complaints, an adhoc special tribunal will be meeting tomorrow, and outcomes of these complaints will affect results,” he added.
The ZANU PF primary elections attracted an overwhelming response in terms of voter turnout, forcing the party to extend the voting period in some areas to give all party members an opportunity to exercise their democratic right.- ZBC News
COMMUTERS have welcomed the blitz targeting pirate taxis in Harare, amid increasing cases of kidnappings as well as hit-and-run accidents.
The commuting public has spoken against Illegal public transporters who have become a menace on the country’s roads.
This comes at a time when police have intensified the blitz against pirate taxis popularly known as mshikashika.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police this Monday launched a blitz against pirate taxis in Harare, with several operators being arrested and vehicles impounded.
ZRP Harare Metropolitan Province Spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza said, “We are carrying out this blitz because we have cases of armed robbers we have those reports of rape, robberies, we are encouraging commuters to use buses.”
Apart from the government-initiated ZUPCO fleet, over 1700 busses are plying various long-distance routes, testimony to the government’s commitment to creating an efficient and safe public transport system.
Zimbabwe Passenger Transporters Organisation Chairperson, Dr Sam Nhanhanga noted, ‘‘We believe at the moment we have enough busses, we are awaiting the government to tell us what we need to do to be able to serve the urban areas.’’
To boost the public transport system, the government instituted section 138 of the constitution to pave way for free-duty imports of buses by private operators, while the ZUPCO fleet has been increasing through the Belarus facility.- ZBC News
The Dynamos fan who led Sunday’s roadshow on a motorcycle is wanted by police for violating traffic regulations by driving it without a helmet, it has emerged.
DeMbare fans held a roadshow before their first home game of the season —a 4-0 demolition of Premiership new boys Sheasham at the National Sports Stadium.
Both the biker and his passenger, also a Dynamos fan, were not wearing helmets and Police are investigating the driver, according to lifestyle tabloid H-Metro.
Police national spokesperson Assistant Commisioner Paul Nyathi confirmed to the publication that the biker is wanted for violating traffic regulations.
“That motorists is portraying a bad image in terms of law and order,” said Assistant Commisioner Nyathi.
“As Police, we are warning such fans to desist from violating the law and endangering passengers.
“We have instituted investigations with a view to indentify the motorist,” added Assistant Commisioner Nyathi.- Soccer24 News
Just like every industry mining has zero beginning where you begin with absolute nothing or with little amounts of less than 100usd .
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At this stage visit with a secret book identify needs that would let you in . The easiest is food just buy relish for them for free and start asking direct question how can you be of help .
NB don’t over promise or over commit yourself if you don’t yet understand the risky .
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1 use your own hands join the team with intention of raising money to invest back for those working join night shift before list what you want to do with the money . Below are inputs and values A box of explosives sets 330usd A drum of diesel market price A compressor set 2000usd Pegging a mine 3000usd. Never mind the amount using your hands increases the chances of high returns . 2 link with an investor with huge financial muscles and get double share . 3 identify and bring an expert who improve production Low income entry points in values 1 food and lighting 100usd 50kg mealie Cooking oil 5litres Salt Relish Torches Rare cheap entry points Buying food during milling of ore 400rands or less Covering a member who felt ill or absent temporarily by some un forseen means . At this time you have a vision what you want to do this is a list of what you can permanently do 1 be food and relish provider for as many teams as you can . 2 provide transport for life 3 provide explosives and diesel 4 provide compressor or diesel powered windlass 5 build tanks fir cyanide process 6 fund workers for none work related needs . This is risky needs a careful study.
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Symptoms Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water (2). Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if untreated.
Most people infected with V. cholerae do not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria are present in their faeces for 1-10 days after infection and are shed back into the environment, potentially infecting other people.
Among people who develop symptoms, the majority have mild or moderate symptoms, while a minority develop acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration. This can lead to death if left untreated.
History During the 19th century, cholera spread across the world from its original reservoir in the Ganges delta in India. Six subsequent pandemics killed millions of people across all continents. The current (seventh) pandemic started in South Asia in 1961, reached Africa in 1971 and the Americas in 1991. Cholera is now endemic in many countries.
Vibrio cholerae strains There are many serogroups of V. cholerae, but only two – O1 and O139 – cause outbreaks. V. cholerae O1 has caused all recent outbreaks. V. cholerae O139 – first identified in Bangladesh in 1992 – caused outbreaks in the past, but recently has only been identified in sporadic cases. It has never been identified outside Asia. There is no difference in the illness caused by the two serogroups.
Epidemiology, risk factors, and disease burden Cholera can be endemic or epidemic. A cholera-endemic area is an area where confirmed cholera cases were detected during the last 3 years with evidence of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). A cholera outbreak/epidemic can occur in both endemic countries and in countries where cholera does not regularly occur.
In cholera endemic countries an outbreak can be seasonal or sporadic and represents a greater than expected number of cases. In a country where cholera does not regularly occur, an outbreak is defined by the occurrence of at least 1 confirmed case of cholera with evidence of local transmission in an area where there is not usually cholera.
Cholera transmission is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Typical at-risk areas include peri-urban slums, and camps for internally displaced persons or refugees, where minimum requirements of clean water and sanitation are not been met.
The consequences of a humanitarian crisis – such as disruption of water and sanitation systems, or the displacement of populations to inadequate and overcrowded camps – can increase the risk of cholera transmission, should the bacteria be present or introduced. Uninfected dead bodies have never been reported as the source of epidemics.
The number of cholera cases reported to WHO has continued to be high over the last few years. During 2020 323 369 cases, 857 deaths were notified from 24 countries 3. The discrepancy between these figures and the estimated burden of the disease is due many cases not being recorded due to limitations in surveillance systems and fear of impact on trade and tourism.
Prevention and control A multifaceted approach is key to control cholera, and to reduce deaths. A combination of surveillance, water, sanitation and hygiene, social mobilisation, treatment, and oral cholera vaccines are used.
