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Mnangagwa Gazettes Delimitation Report

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has gazetted the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission delimitation report with boundaries of wards, the house of assembly and senatorial constituencies for use in the forthcoming general elections.

In an Extraordinary Gazette under Statutory Instrument 14 of 2023, President Mnangagwa said he received the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s final delimitation report on the 17th of February, 2023.

“Now, therefore, under and by virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do by this my Proclamation declare the names and boundaries of wards and the House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies as finally determined by the Commission, which names and boundaries are set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation, to be the wards and House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies of Zimbabwe for the forthcoming and any subsequent elections,” he said.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission embarked on a voter registration blitz last year, meant to inform the delimitation report.

The report was then submitted to the President for onward submission to Parliament for debate before being sent back to ZEC.

President Mnangagwa and Parliament also contributed their views regarding the draft preliminary delimitation report which culminated in the final report.- ZBC News

https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/02/21/president-gazettes-delimitation-report/
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War Breaks Out Between Vapositori4ED Over Mine

War has broken out between two Madzibaba4ED leaders over a mine. An audio video clip, featuring Johanne the Fifth of Africa Church Archbishop, Andy Makururu, attacking his former church mate, has gone viral.

The fallout started when the former church chairman, Madzibaba Danniel Mutori, threatened to expose Makururu’s secrets. The church leader indicated he was ready to curse Mutori.

“I am now going to reverse all the prayers, and blessings; you are going to turn back into a pedestrian,” he said.

“You are going to look for me since I have reversed all my prayers for you.”

Makururu accused Mutori of being ungrateful. “You came to me with your papers looking for prayers, you used me asking me to bless you when you started your mine.

“I did the prayers thinking I was helping my son only for you to lift a spear and point it at me the following day.

“However, I am not turning this same spear towards you because you are confused. I need my shares that you promised me.”

Contacted for comment, Mutori said Makururu was angered by his decision to leave the church.

“The reason why I am being fought by Makururu of Johanne the Fifth of Africa Church is because I left his church.

“He is jealous of my mining project, which I invested in alone. I started this project in 2018 and I am 42 years old now.

“I joined his church in Penhalonga before I relocated to Harare where I left the church at their Chadcombe base.

“I am not the only one being fought by him, they are many of us being fought for leaving the church.”

Mutori said he sensed he was unwanted during a recent church gathering in Masvingo.

“It started in Masvingo at his church conference where only my name was being talked about rather than the word of God.

“Again, our company is in line with the statutory mining protocols, because all the gold from all these carbon rooms goes straight to Fidelity.

“ZIMRA is aware of me, I have returns and accounts where I deposit this gold.

“Archbishop Makururu started by sending a terrifying message in which said he wanted to sink me.

“I forwarded that message to one of the church elders called Madzibaba Androge, who then forwarded the message back to Archbishop Andy who further threatened me.”

Mutori told H-Metro that he never entered into an agreement with Makururu.

“I never promised him anything, I just thought he was just praying for me like anyone else.

“Following the fallout, an intruder entered our house and stole my phone, some of the exhibits, and money from my wife’s bag, whilst we were asleep.

“I reported this to Penhalonga Police under reference number RRB5318259.”

Mutori said he was now doubting Makururu’s source of power.

“I used to believe in his prayers but I now doubt him after he demanded shares from the mine.

“I now doubt him as a genuine Archbishop because he is now swearing, saying he is of ‘Soko’ totem, which shows he has other beliefs.

“I left his church because of strange things happening at the church.

“For instance, Makururu started cutting people’s skins using razor blades, known as kutema nyora, claiming to be injecting blessings into their blood systems. -H Metro/additional

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ZEC Says We Removed 600 Dead From Voters Roll

State Media -Over 600 deceased persons have been removed from the voters’ roll by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, in terms of the Electoral Act.
The list of the deceased people was published under General Notice 207 of 2023 in an extra-ordinary Government Gazette published on Friday last week by ZEC chief elections officer Mr Utloile Silaigwana.

Apart from publishing the names of deceased persons, Mr Silaigwana also published the constituencies, wards and polling stations they were registered under.

“The names of those persons will be removed from the voters roll unless notice of appeal is given to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission,” he said.

“By means of this notice, notification is made to any voter on the First Schedule who may be alive to lodge an objection, at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Mahachi Quantum, No. 1, Nelson Mandela Avenue, corner Kaguvi Street and Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare, and at the respective Commission Provincial Offices, to the inclusion of his or her name in the First Schedule using the form prescribed in the Second Schedule no later than seven days from the date of publication of this notice.”

Mr Silaigwana said the electoral body adhered to its constitutional mandate and always removed names of dead people from the voters’ roll if it was brought to the attention of the Commission.

The removal of deceased persons is a continuous process that the Commission has always been doing when it receives a list of deceased persons from the Registrar General.

In June last year, ZEC removed over 32 000 dead persons from the voters’ roll. -state media

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Mnangagwa Announces Election Date Anytime From Now

Shooting in the face of critics who say the delimitation process was not procedural, ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said he will go ahead to proclaim election dates.

Mnangagwa said that he will now proclaim the date for harmonised elections following the gazetting of the final Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) delimitation report, while Government is ready to welcome back Zimbabweans from South Africa.

The report sets the boundaries for wards and constituencies to be used in the upcoming harmonised elections.

The proclamation by the President follows the presentation of the final report by the electoral body on February 17, pursuant to which, the report should be gazetted within 14 days.

In December last year, ZEC presented its preliminary delimitation report to President Mnangagwa which was tabled before Parliament and referred back to the elections Commission for further consideration.

In an extraordinary Government gazette on Monday, President Mnangagwa said: “Now, therefore, under and by the virtue of the powers invested in the President, l do by this my Proclamation declare the names and boundaries of the wards and the House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies as finally determined by the Commission, which names boundaries set out in the schedule to this Proclamation, to the Wards and National Assembly and the Senatorial Constituencies of Zimbabwe for the purposes of the forthcoming and any subsequent general election.”

The presentation of the final report made way for the adoption of the new wards and constituencies in time to meet timelines that should be observed in order for the harmonised elections to be held within the constitutionally permissible time frame.

Addressing thousands of youths during the National Youth Day commemorations in Lupane yesterday, President Mnangagwa said he will soon make a proclamation of the election date.

“The delimitation report has now been gazetted. I will soon be making a proclamation of the harmonised elections date. Meanwhile, I would like to highlight that my Government is ready to receive our citizens from South Africa who wish to come home,” he said.

“To date, we are already seeing many trickling back home and setting up their businesses. Come home, ekhaya, kumusha, we are ready to receive all our citizens.”

Zimbabweans living in South Africa under the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) are due to return home this year when this facility expires.

Government has pledged to help the citizens so that they can get home with their possessions and start-up here.

The special permit was granted to nearly 170 000 Zimbabweans working, studying and living in South Africa but expires at the end of June this year. A fair number have or are in the process of obtaining other work permits so they can stay, but a lot will have to leave.

The President implored youths to vote for Zanu-PF and observe peace as the country heads toward elections.

‘As per the requirement of the constitution, our country will soon be holding our harmonized elections. As peace-loving people, let us continue to guard and protect the stability we are enjoying in our nation by saying no to violence and rejecting those bent on causing mayhem, turmoil, and insecurity in our nation,” he said.

“The majority of you, our young people will be voting in these elections, some for the first time. I challenge you to exercise this sacred right, responsibly, aware that it was paid for by the blood of many sons and daughters of Zimbabwe, some of whom were your age.”

President Mnangagwa said the democratic right to vote is a right that must never be taken lightly.

‘It was not given on a silver platter. Your individual and collective votes as a demographic group must defend, protect and guard the independence, sovereignty and national interests of our motherland, Zimbabwe,” he said.

The President implored youths to register to vote and mobilise for a resounding Zanu-PF victory.

“Zan u PF is the party that brought about independence. It is the only party with policies, programmes and projects to lift many of our people out of poverty into prosperity,” he said.

“It is the only party with the vision for the future. This must be at the centre of your conversations as the various youth groups.”

President Mnangagwa said the Government led by the revolutionary party, Zanu-PF remains committed to facilitating the youth access to relevant spaces in the body politic of the country.

“Our promise to broaden your participation in Government remains high on our agenda. The youth seats in Parliament and their appointment into strategic positions in both the revolutionary party, Zanu-PF and within Government are assured,” he said.

The President said under the Second Republic, Government is not going back on its commitment to empower young talented people in the country.

“Your multi-faceted roles as entrepreneurs, innovators, and quick adaptors to the use of science, technology and innovation must see you participating fully in mainstream economic activities. If we remain united, peaceful and hardworking, nothing is impossible,” he said. – state media/additional reporting

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Mr Mnangagwa Embraces Delimitation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has gazetted the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission delimitation report with boundaries of wards, the house of assembly and senatorial constituencies for use in the forthcoming general elections.

In an Extraordinary Gazette under Statutory Instrument 14 of 2023, President Mnangagwa said he received the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s final delimitation report on the 17th of February, 2023.

“Now, therefore, under and by virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do by this my Proclamation declare the names and boundaries of wards and the House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies as finally determined by the Commission, which names and boundaries are set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation, to be the wards and House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies of Zimbabwe for the forthcoming and any subsequent elections,” he said.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission embarked on a voter registration blitz last year, meant to inform the delimitation report.

The report was then submitted to the President for onward submission to Parliament for debate before being sent back to ZEC.

President Mnangagwa and Parliament also contributed their views regarding the draft preliminary delimitation report which culminated in the final report.- ZBC News

https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/02/21/president-gazettes-delimitation-report/
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End Of The Road For ZEP

Zimbabweans in South Africa under the ZEP permit, reach the end of their stay, in 4 months from today.

The diasporans have engaged the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for assistance in ensuring that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders get their employment benefits before returning home.
This follows the decision by the South African government not to extend the permits for ZEP holders.

Permit holders have been given up to June this year to move to other visa provisions or return home.

Government has already established an inter-ministerial committee, which will be in charge of the relocation of ZEP holders in South Africa.

The International Organisation of Migration (IOM) has pledged to collaborate with the Government to assist Zimbabweans return home.

ZEP holders have worked in South Africa for more than 10 years and are expected to receive employment benefits when their permits are terminated.

However, most of the ZEP holders do not qualify for other available visas in the neighbouring country as they do not hold the specified critical skills qualifications.

The Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa is already seized with drafting an online database to assist in the movement of returning citizens.

While the Zimbabwean Community in South Africa has welcomed the interventions by the Government, the organisation’s chairperson, Mr Ngqabutho Mabhena, said ZEP holders are concerned about the employment benefits ahead of the expiration of their permits.

He said they were engaging both the South African government and ILO so that workers do not lose out when their permits expire.

“One of the issues that we are working on and still consulting is to assist those who would not have been able to move to other visas to be able to get their work benefits like the Provident Fund,” he said.

“Workers who are holders of ZEP are asking us about the procedure and we are talking to the Department of Labour in Pretoria and we are talking to the International Labour Organisation, they have an office in Pretoria to see how we can assist these workers so that they do not lose out on their benefits.”

Under the Provident Fund, employees receive money depending on the taxes they would have paid. Mr Mabhena said ZEP holders have been part of the South African economy for more than 10 years and accrued some benefits in the process.

“They have been part of the South African economy for the last 13 years and it is our considered view that if they decide to relocate they should be able to take their benefits with them,” said Mr Mabhena.

He said they were closely following the Government’s interventions in assisting returnees.

“We welcome the intervention by the Zimbabwean Government to assist those that are returning to Zimbabwe. What is a worry to most people is that they do have properties and as returning residents and they should not be paying duty,” he said.

“We are happy that the Zimbabwean Government is facilitating that so that people move to Zimbabwe with their goods, their properties, with their vehicles and those items that ordinarily they would have to pay duty for.”

He said ZEP holders should take up the online registration programme, which Government has extended to them.

Mr Mabhena said ZEP holders are concerned over their reintegration to the Zimbabwean society as most of them had not invested much back home.

The online registration is being conducted to map areas in which ZEP holders are located.

Briefing the South African press at the beginning of the month, Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Government said the online registration runs from February 2 and ending March 3.

More than 180 000 ZEP holders could face deportation if they do not migrate to other visas offered by the South African government by the end of June if they do not voluntarily return home.- state media

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“I Fear Hubby Will Harm Me”

A HARARE woman was forced to flee her violent husband, while nɑkǝd, to seek help from neighbours.

Yesterday, she sought a protection order against her husband, saying she fears that he would harm her.

Doreen Sabure took her husband, Alfred Mudoti, to the Harare Civil Court, accusing him of insulting and assaulting her.

Magistrate Tamara Chibindi granted the order to Sabure.

“He usually gets home drunk at night and starts assaulting me, together with the children, until morning.

“The last time he grabbǝd me by the neck threatening to kill me, and he even tried to stab me with a knife.

“I ran away nɑkǝd to seek help from our neighbours.”

She said her husband sometimes pelts her with stones leaving her with serious injuries.

“Whenever he starts throwing stones and bricks at us, we sustain serious injuries and he does not give us money for treatment.

“So, now, when he starts throwing stones, the children and I run to our neighbours for cover.”

In defence, Mudoti blamed his wife for not managing their shops well and continuously demanding money from him.

“I bought shops for her, but she is failing to manage them and constantly comes to me asking for money,” he said.

Mudoti was ordered not to insult, assault or harass his wife and children.

— HMetro

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“Murderers” Caught On Camera Hiding Corpse, Suddenly Freed By Court Same Week

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3 murder suspects accused of allegedly killing a Rusape man last week and were caught on camera dumping his body were granted bail the same week.


Clever Nyabote, Macdonald Ndamba and Takawira Munanzvu were granted $150 000 bail each with reporting conditions by Mutare High Court Judge, Justice Issac Muzenda.

The trio, which was represented by Mr Tendai Bvuma of Bvuma and Associates, is accused of callously murdering Marcus Runduke and dumping his body at Vengere Bus Terminus.

The State was represented by Mr Malvern Musarurwa who opposed bail, arguing that the trio were facing a serious offence and were not proper candidates for bail.

In his bail application, Mr Bvuma said his clients mistook Mr Runduke for a robber after he jumped on to their truck from the driver’s door.

“The now deceased violently hit the window on the driver’s door while attempting to force it open. Applicants assumed the now deceased was a robber, as he was also whistling, probably signaling other accomplices to come. The driver swiftly sped off and after driving for about 70 meters, the now deceased jumped off.

“The applicants were relieved they were now out of danger and proceeded into the CBD. They had US$2 871 on them and thus did not want to risk entertaining suspicious people around the vehicle.

“The following morning they went to Mabvazuva shops where they sold their potatoes up to around 12 noon when they heard some people gossip that they had killed a person and threw him out of their moving vehicle. They drove to Rusape Central Police Station to enquire about the matter and were arrested on their way. Applicants will submit that had they been responsible for the now deceased’s demise, they would not have spent the whole day selling potatoes in the same town,” argued Mr Bvuma.

Mr Bvuma further submitted that the CCTV footage which is being used to nail his clients does not clearly show what transpired and the metal bar found with them is used a lever when attending to faulty tyres.

“It is respectfully submitted that footage does not show the now deceased being assaulted. It does not show the applicants throwing the now deceased from their motor vehicle. The footage does not show whether the now deceased fell on his own accord or that he was pushed or thrown out.

“It is important to point out that the CCTV took the footage from the side of the lorry opposite the driver’s side where the now deceased fell from. It is also important to point out that the footage only shows the truck passing and that as it passed, a person was left on the ground.

“How the person came to be on the ground, the footage does show. The metal bar is used by applicants as a lever when removing a punctured tyre from the motor vehicle and every truck has one or more such bars. It was not used to murder a person as alleged,” submitted Mr Bvuma. -state media

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Change Is Coming : President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|Change is in the air, CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has said.

In his message on Twitter, President Chamisa exhorted the nation to remain optimistic before, during and after the 2023 polls.

See the CCC leader’s message below:

BE OF GOOD CHEER, BE HAPPY…

Be in the mood of a dolphin-of victory,kindness, harmony, peace and happiness. No extent of tinkering or fiddling with any report will matter much,the end of tyranny, corruption and oppression is already decreed,settled and sealed! Winners don’t whine!

When the sun rises, it rises for all and for everyone.Change is good for all citizens.

Change will benefit all citizens including those in Zpf. Change answers all things.

Change is inevitable. Change is natural. Change is coming. Receive the change!#NewGreat

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Our Task Is To Serve Citizens- Tabe

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC councillors in Masvingo Urban embarked on key feedback meetings at the weekend.

The four CCC councillors, Roki Kamuzonda( ward 3), Aleck Tabe ( ward 4), Daniel Mberikunashe ( ward 5) and Richard Musekiwa( ward 7 ) held the feedback meetings as part of community engagement processes.

Councillor Tabe held the residents’ feedback meeting at Runyararo Primary School, ward 4, Masvingo Urban.

“We belong to the people and we are for the people.We are encouraging young people to register to vote .

Community engagement is about citizens.We are embracing the citizens initiative in line with President Nelson Chamisa’s vision,” Tabe said.

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President Chamisa’s Message Of Hope

By Gift Ostallos Siziba

In Mabvuku capturing the voices and concerns of ordinary people.

We have to listen community representatives, compare our program of action with their aspirations, address their needs and rally society towards Change.

This is CCC under President Chamisa.

We are spreading the Messages Of Hope and spearheading the Program Of Change.

That is our focus- together we all bear the duty to organise and mobilize society.

Mabvuku under hon Chidakwa- thank you for embracing us

MessagesOfHope

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ZIFA Deliberates On Warriors Return To International Football

ZIFA boss Gift Banda
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) members will this Friday convene in Harare to discuss the recommendations made in the ZIFA Restructuring Committee report.

The report was released last month and made many recommendations, including the need to come up with a new and progressive constitution, management and financial accountability at all levels, grassroot football development and viable channels that will fund the organisation.

Interim ZIFA President Gift Banda confirmed to The Herald about the meeting, which is expected to come up with a working document that should guide the football reforms to get the game kicking again and guide towards reinstatement of ZIFA’s membership at FIFA.

Banda said: “Basically, we are going to be unpacking the document that has been produced by the ZIFA Restructuring Committee, putting everything in its rightful place. So we are saying, we have our national constitution as a country, what does it say?

“We have the FIFA constitution that we need to follow, what does it say? We have the recommendations from the Restructuring Committee, what do they say?

“We have the ZIFA constitution in its current form, what does it say? We have the recommendations from the ZIFA Constitutional Review Committee, what do they say? Remember we had started doing the constitutional review long before the Restructuring Committee had come in.

“So we are also going to be considering the submissions that have already been done.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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ZIFA Pushes For Return To International Football

ZIFA boss Gift Banda
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) members will this Friday convene in Harare to discuss the recommendations made in the ZIFA Restructuring Committee report.

The report was released last month and made many recommendations, including the need to come up with a new and progressive constitution, management and financial accountability at all levels, grassroot football development and viable channels that will fund the organisation.

Interim ZIFA President Gift Banda confirmed to The Herald about the meeting, which is expected to come up with a working document that should guide the football reforms to get the game kicking again and guide towards reinstatement of ZIFA’s membership at FIFA.

Banda said: “Basically, we are going to be unpacking the document that has been produced by the ZIFA Restructuring Committee, putting everything in its rightful place. So we are saying, we have our national constitution as a country, what does it say?

“We have the FIFA constitution that we need to follow, what does it say? We have the recommendations from the Restructuring Committee, what do they say?

“We have the ZIFA constitution in its current form, what does it say? We have the recommendations from the ZIFA Constitutional Review Committee, what do they say? Remember we had started doing the constitutional review long before the Restructuring Committee had come in.

“So we are also going to be considering the submissions that have already been done.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Where To Stay in Harare | BOOK HOTEL

Choosing a place to stay when embarking on a luxury stay in Zimbabwe is almost as important as the national park or game reserve. To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best spots for luxury accommodation in Zimbabwe:
Harare is the of capital city of Zimbabwe best-known for the business district and tall buildings. The name Harare is derived from that of the outcast Chief Neharawe who with his people occupied the kopje (the hill at the foot of which the commercial area grew).

Harare site

Highlights
1.National Heroes acre and National Botanical Gardens

  1. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
  2. Mukuvisi Woodlands Epworth Balancing rocks The Kopje
    4 Galleries,Curio shops, local street markets

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business trips
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Woman Flees Violent Hubby

A HARARE woman was forced to flee her violent husband, while nɑkǝd, to seek help from neighbours.

Yesterday, she sought a protection order against her husband, saying she fears that he would harm her.

Doreen Sabure took her husband, Alfred Mudoti, to the Harare Civil Court, accusing him of insulting and assaulting her.

Magistrate Tamara Chibindi granted the order to Sabure.

“He usually gets home drunk at night and starts assaulting me, together with the children, until morning.

“The last time he grabbǝd me by the neck threatening to kill me, and he even tried to stab me with a knife.

“I ran away nɑkǝd to seek help from our neighbours.”

She said her husband sometimes pelts her with stones leaving her with serious injuries.

“Whenever he starts throwing stones and bricks at us, we sustain serious injuries and he does not give us money for treatment.

“So, now, when he starts throwing stones, the children and I run to our neighbours for cover.”

In defence, Mudoti blamed his wife for not managing their shops well and continuously demanding money from him.

“I bought shops for her, but she is failing to manage them and constantly comes to me asking for money,” he said.

Mudoti was ordered not to insult, assault or harass his wife and children.

— HMetro

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Sikhala Loses Another Application

By-CCC national deputy chairperson Job Sikhala, facing a pair of trials on obstructing justice and inciting violence, is still applying for postponements as he seeks to have the High Court and the Constitutional Court first deal with applications he has already made or plans to make.
The applications are meant to overturn decisions made by a pair of magistrates denying him postponements or the actual dropping of the charges.
Yesterday in the trial on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice, he wanted to take his case to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that his constitutional rights were being infringed during the course of the on-going court proceedings.
Through his lawyers, Sikhala indicated that he wanted the Constitutional Court to decide whether or not his rights to equal benefit of the law had not been violated, and whether or not he had been denied the right to a fair hearing.
Lawyer Mr Jeremiah Bamu representing Sikhala said: “We seek to have two questions answered by the Constitutional Court. We want the court to determine whether or not the criminal proceedings under record ACC316/22 amount to a deprivation to equal benefit of the law or not.
“Secondly, we want the Constitutional Court to determine whether or not the criminal proceedings amount to a denial of his right to a fair hearing as enshrined in the Constitution.
“This court is obliged to undertake a factual enquiry and deals with issues of facts that may arise. This is in view of the fact that the question referred to Constitutional Court must have a factual foundation.”
Mr Bamu then called Sikhala as a witness to confirm affidavits to be attached to his application for referral of the matter to the Constitutional Court.
Mr Bamu is expected to submit a written application tomorrow morning.
The State led by Mr Oscar Madhume and Mr Zebadiah Bofu, is also expected to file opposing submissions before Harare regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa makes a ruling.
Sikhala lost his bid to have proceedings stayed in his other trial where he is jointly charged with CCC Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole on charges of inciting public violence in Nyatsime.
This was after magistrate Mrs Tafadzwa Miti dismissed his application saying there were no chances of success at the High Court on his application for the proceedings to be indefinitely postponed pending determination of his High Court application for review of Mrs Miti’s decision not to recuse herself.
In dismissing Sikhala’s application for stay of proceedings, Mrs Miti said there were no exceptional irregularities in her ruling and her ruling did not have any bearing on the outcome of the trial.
Mr Bamu then applied for postponement of 14 days to allow him to take further instructions from Sikhala and prepare an urgent chamber application to be filed at the High Court.
The State led by Mr George Manokore and Mr Ephraim Zinyandu opposed the application, saying the intention to approach the High Court on an urgent chamber basis had no bearing on the trial.
The State had invited two witnesses, who were ready to testify in the matter. Herald

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Zanu PF Bigwigs Fight Over Mutodi

By-Zanu PF senior politicians in Mashonaland East provinces are fighting over the Goromonzi West constituency left vacant by Energy Mutodi.

The former Information deputy minister has relocated to Masvingo’s home province and will not contest for the seat.

According to NewsDay, seasoned ZANU PF politicians – Bornface Mutize and Beata Nyamupinga – are leading the race to take Energy Mutodi’s seat.

Mutize is a ZANU PF central committee member, while Nyamupinga is a former MP of the same constituency.

A senior ZANU PF official in the province who declined to be named confirmed that mobilisation for support has already begun in the constituency. The official said:

After Mutodi announced that he is relocating to Masvingo, some candidates began showing up. We have top Zanu PF officials like Mutize and Nyamupinga, who have publicly declared their interests to contest in the area. It is no longer a secret.

ZANU PF provincial political commissar Lincoln Matare told NewsDay that no one has been given the green light to campaign as the party was occupied with preparations for the 2023 elections.

In 2018, Mutodi won by a narrow margin after the opposition MDC Alliance fielded two candidates, which split the party’s vote.

Energy Mutodi is now a provincial member of ZANU PF’s Masvingo province.

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Police Haul Mwonzora Over Death Threats

By- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has opened a docket against the MDC leader Daglous Mwonzora for allegedly issuing death threats to a party employee.

Mwonzora allegedly accuses the employee of pestering him over unpaid wages.

The employee, Mutandwa Machera, reported Mwonzora to the police on Monday following the death threats and a docket was opened under Harare Central IR 021195.

Narrating his experience, Machera said the Mwonzor called him on his cell phone on Sunday, threatening to shoot him. 

Machera said:

On 15 February at 15.40 hours, Douglas Mwonzora called me on my phone, threatening to kill me.

He said verbatim, ‘Mutandwa Machera and Kudzanayi Mashumba, I will shoot you if you come to my house. I don’t owe you any money. I am only going to assist you.

Yesterday (Sunday), I also fled my home after Mwonzora threatened me for one minute, 41 seconds telling me ‘I am going to shoot you. I am looking for you. My bodyguards will kill you in my name. Starting with me, if I miss you, my boys will kill you instead.

Mwonzora refers to himself as the government in waiting. How, when he can threaten a worker who is merely demanding his salary.

This was after the employee had vowed to accost the MDC leader at his Harare home to stage a demonstration over his dues.

Machera said he is owed US$9 600 in outstanding wages.

Together with over a dozen party employees, they are owed wages dating back over 13 months.

ZimLive.

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US Tourists Robbed In Durban CBD

By-Two United States (US) tourists have vowed not to visit Durban ever again after a daylight robbery in the South African city on Sunday.

Peter Livingston, 71, and George Eighmey, 81, were robbed in broad daylight on Sunday in the Durban CBD while taking in the sights.

The US tourists told IOL News that they had arrived in South Africa in December and decided to visit Durban for the weekend.

They had been staying at an Airbnb on the beachfront. Livingston said:

We decided to walk to the Botanical Gardens and hoped to see some of downtown Durban as well.

On our return, as we were walking on Xuma Street, just west of the Workshop Shopping Centre, near an area filled with minivan taxis, we were assaulted in broad daylight, by eight or nine young men.

They forced us to the ground and stole our cellphones and billfolds.

They sat or stood on my friend’s legs and arms to prevent resistance.

They literally tore my pants open struggling for my phone.

There were two police officers across the street. We shouted for help, but no one did anything.

He said the incident occurred in front of numerous street vendors and a lot of other pedestrians.

Livingston said they were grateful they did not require any medical attention. He added:

We don’t know how to make a report and the indifference of the police at the scene did not inspire confidence.

Needless to say, this will be our last trip to Durban. We will advise our friends not to come here either. It is too unsafe.

On Friday, Police Minister Bheki Cele painted a grim picture of the country’s crime statistics from October to December, with most crimes on the increase. 

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We Are For The People: Councillor Tabe

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC councillors in Masvingo Urban embarked on key feedback meetings at the weekend.

The four CCC councillors, Roki Kamuzonda( ward 3), Aleck Tabe ( ward 4), Daniel Mberikunashe ( ward 5) and Richard Musekiwa( ward 7 ) held the feedback meetings as part of community engagement processes.

Councillor Tabe held the residents’ feedback meeting at Runyararo Primary School, ward 4, Masvingo Urban.

“We belong to the people and we are for the people.We are encouraging young people to register to vote .

Community engagement is about citizens.We are embracing the citizens initiative in line with President Nelson Chamisa’s vision,” Tabe said.

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Change In Air: President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|Change is in the air, CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has said.

In his message on Twitter, President Chamisa exhorted the nation to remain optimistic before, during and after the 2023 polls.

See the CCC leader’s message below:

BE OF GOOD CHEER, BE HAPPY…

Be in the mood of a dolphin-of victory,kindness, harmony, peace and happiness. No extent of tinkering or fiddling with any report will matter much,the end of tyranny, corruption and oppression is already decreed,settled and sealed! Winners don’t whine!

When the sun rises, it rises for all and for everyone.Change is good for all citizens.

Change will benefit all citizens including those in Zpf. Change answers all things.

Change is inevitable. Change is natural. Change is coming. Receive the change!#NewGreat

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Message Of Hope To Nation

By Gift Ostallos Siziba

In Mabvuku capturing the voices and concerns of ordinary people.

We have to listen community representatives, compare our program of action with their aspirations, address their needs and rally society towards Change.

This is CCC under President Chamisa.

We are spreading the Messages Of Hope and spearheading the Program Of Change.

That is our focus- together we all bear the duty to organise and mobilize society.

Mabvuku under hon Chidakwa- thank you for embracing us

MessagesOfHope

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Change Inevitable : President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|Change is in the air, CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has said.

In his message on Twitter, President Chamisa exhorted the nation to remain optimistic before, during and after the 2023 polls.

See the CCC leader’s message below:

BE OF GOOD CHEER, BE HAPPY…

Be in the mood of a dolphin-of victory,kindness, harmony, peace and happiness. No extent of tinkering or fiddling with any report will matter much,the end of tyranny, corruption and oppression is already decreed,settled and sealed! Winners don’t whine!

When the sun rises, it rises for all and for everyone.Change is good for all citizens.

Change will benefit all citizens including those in Zpf. Change answers all things.

Change is inevitable. Change is natural. Change is coming. Receive the change!#NewGreat

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CCC Councillors Embark On Feedback Meetings

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC councillors in Masvingo Urban embarked on key feedback meetings at the weekend.

The four CCC councillors, Roki Kamuzonda( ward 3), Aleck Tabe ( ward 4), Daniel Mberikunashe ( ward 5) and Richard Musekiwa( ward 7 ) held the feedback meetings as part of community engagement processes.

Councillor Tabe held the residents’ feedback meeting at Runyararo Primary School, ward 4, Masvingo Urban.

“We belong to the people and we are for the people.We are encouraging young people to register to vote .

Community engagement is about citizens.We are embracing the citizens initiative in line with President Nelson Chamisa’s vision,” Tabe said.

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Mnangagwa Gazettes Delimitation Report With Notable Changes

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has gazetted the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) ‘s delimitation report with notable changes to the boundaries of wards, the house of assembly and senatorial constituencies for use in the forthcoming general elections.

In an Extraordinary Gazette under Statutory Instrument 14 of 2023, President Mnangagwa said he received the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s final delimitation report on the 17th of February, 2023.

Now, therefore, under and by virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do by this my Proclamation declare the names and boundaries of wards and the House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies as finally determined by the Commission, which names and boundaries are set out in the Schedule to this Proclamation, to be the wards and House of Assembly and Senatorial Constituencies of Zimbabwe for the forthcoming and any subsequent elections.

ZEC embarked on a voter registration blitz last year, meant to inform the delimitation report.

ZEC indicated in the report that when the voter’s roll for delimitation closed on 30 May 2022, Zimbabwe had 5 804 736 registered voters compared to 5 612 464 registered voters in 2007/08

Notable changes in the ZEC delimitation report were observed in the following provinces:

1).  Harare: Three constituencies were created from the Harare South constituency namely, Churu, Harare South and Hunyani. An additional constituency was created in Epworth resulting in Epworth North and Epworth South Constituencies. Harare North was reconfigured and renamed to the Hatcliffe constituency.

2). Bulawayo: Seven constituencies were reconfigured and renamed as follows:

Bulawayo North, Cowdry Park, Emakhandeni-Luveve Entumbane-Njube, Lobengula-Magwegwe Mpopoma-Mzilikazi and Pelandaba-Tshabalala.

3). Manicaland Province: Musikavanhu and Chipinge West were merged to create Chipinge West Constituency. The collapsed constituency formed Chikanga Constituency after Dangamvura-Chikanga was split due to high population.

4). Mashonaland East: Three constituencies namely Chikomba Central, Chikomba East, Chikomba West were reconfigured due to the low registered voter population. As a result, Chikomba Central was collapsed and two Constituencies remain namely Chikomba East and Chikomba West.

5). Masvingo Province: Gutu North was collapsed and merged with other existing constituencies due to a low registered voter population which failed to meet the minimum threshold for a constituency. However the collapsed constituency was replaced by the creation of a new Chiredzi Central Constituency. In the same vein, Zaka East and Zaka West were collapsed and reconfigured to form a new Zaka South Constituency. One of the collapsed constituencies was replaced by the creation of a new Mwenezi North constituency. In effect, the Province retained its previously allocated 26 constituencies.

6). Matabeleland South: The province had very low numbers of registered voters therefore it was allocated 12 constituencies after Bulilima East was collapsed to meet the minimum threshold.

7). Midlands province: Mberengwa South constituency was collapsed and three constituencies now remain i.e., Mberengwa East, Mberengwa West and Mberengwa Central. This collapsed constituency was replaced by the creation of a new Mkoba North constituency.

The commission also stated that it considered the following factors as stipulated in Section 161(6) of the Constitution:

• Physical features;

• The means of communication within an area;

• The geographical distribution of registered voters;

• Any community of interest between registered voters;

• Existing electoral boundaries; and

• Population.

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Mafaro: Nigeria’s Korra Is “Mai Titi”

By Showbiz Reporter | Some Zimbabweans took turns to clap at Nigerian sociallite Korra Obidi, following her video some dmfound to be offensive, depicting Jesus massaging her.

She was labeled ‘Mai Titi full of bad luck.’

All this was after Korra had uploaded a clip of her getting a massage from a man she posted as Jesus.

A comment from Korra was not available at the time of writing.

Below were some of the comments.

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Chinhoyi Family Escapes Death By A Whisker

A family from Shackleton settlement some 20 kilometres west of Chinhoyi yesterday escaped death by a whisker after a huge tree fell on their house.

The huge old tree gave in to the incessant downpour experienced in the town Monday morning.

Although there were no injuries from the mishap, the tree destroyed the roof of the house with the family’s property getting soaked.

They were visible cracks on the wall owing to the weight of the tree.

-State Media

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Chamisa Rubbishes Chin’ono’s CCC Wishful Divisions

By-The Nelson Chamisa-led opposition, the Citizens Coalition for Change, has dismissed Hopewell Chin’ono’s party divisions claims.

Chinn’ono recently said that the divisions in the CCC were shown by the continued detention of the opposition’s deputy chairman, Job Sikhala.

He posted on Twitter suggesting that his party had forsaken Sikhala, who has been in jail since June 2022. He tweeted:

One day we will talk about why this warrior is still in jail, and how those close to him betrayed him and go around speaking ill of him, pretending to be with him.

How some were bought, maybe he should tell his own story, but the story will be told. There is always a right time!

Some members of the CCC say Chin’ono’s assertion that Sikhala, whom he shared with cells at Chikurubi Maximum security prison in 2021, was betrayed by those close to him is “not too far-fetched.” They say more could have been done in a bid to secure his release.

However, the party’s Deputy SpokespersonGift Ostallos Siziba dismissed rumours of disunity saying they were fully behind Sikhala. He responded to Chin’ono’s remarks:

Kupi ko?

We are united together in the fight to win Zimbabwe for Change. Job is being failed by a captured judiciary.

He will come home, nothing lasts forever. We have been in prison before (l for one stayed in Chikurubi for more than 60 days without trial) and we know that as long as Zanu PF exists we are jail candidates.

The Zengeza West legislator was arrested and jailed allegedly for inciting the 14 June 2022 violence which erupted in Nyatsime during the funeral wake of slain CCC activist, Moreblessing Ali.

He has been jailed at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, without trial.

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Mliswa Blasts State Over Preferential Treatment Given To Robert Mugabe Jnr

Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has blasted the state over the way they handled the Robert Mugabe Junior’s arrest on charges of malicious damage to property saying it clearly showed preferential treatment as anyone would not have been given the same privilege.

Posting on Twitter, Mliswa said since the matter was before the courts, they were supposed to allow the parties involved to appear before the court while any pleas for withdrawals were supposed to be made through the Magistrate as opposed to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Below is Mliswa’s thread on the release of Robert Junior:

Not that I want him in jail so much but this is just preferential treatment as can be accessed by those with links to certain levels of power. Once the issue had reached the courts it was supposed to be recorded and the parties involved appear before the Magistrate.

The lawyer would then give a plea that they go and negotiate. The Magistrate would rule on that not this underhand business. At the courts any withdrawal should be the initiative of the applicant through the Magistrate not the NPA. If it were someone else dai avharirwa.

The negotiations should have been done at the Police station where the case was first reported. Now the NPA is forcing the complainant to go back and negotiate, is that what he wanted? It’s not the duty of the NPA.

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Kadoma Lawyer De-Registered Over Dishonorable Conduct

A Four member legal practitioners’ disciplinary tribunal, set up by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ), has recommended the deregistration of prominent Kadoma lawyer, Ignatius Murambasvina for unprofessional, dishonourable and unworthy conduct.

Murambasvina, a senior partner at Ignatius Murambasvina Legal Practitioners, was deregistered after the tribunal went through evidence presented before it during sittings held on June 11, July 9, 2021 and on January 25, 2023 when the judgment was passed. 

The tribunal — chaired by Felistas Chatukuta, deputised by Joseph Musakwa with Davison Kanokanga and Sarah Moyo as members — ordered that Murambasvina’s name be removed from the register of legal practitioners, notaries and public conveyancers.

The LSZ, an association authorised to register lawyers and regulating their operations, and how law firms operate in Zimbabwe, confirmed Murambasvina’s deregistration.

The ruling, handed down on January 25, 2023 read in part: “He had been charged with contravening s 23 (1) (c) of the Legal Practitioners Act [ Chapter 27:07 ] as read with sections 70 E and 70 F of the LSZ regulations, 1982 (SI 314 of 1982) and s23 (2) (b) of the Act.”

It was established that Murambasvina, had been instructed by a client, Maraja Investments Private Limited, t/a Kurima Gold to collect various amounts totalling US$114 000 owed by some 33 debtors.

The ruling noted that despite having been paid a US$1 000 deposit towards his fees, Murambasvina failed to fully account to the client in respect of the collections he made from debtors.

On the second charge, the ruling stated: “As at the date of the letter of complaint, the respondent (Murambasvina) had not furnished Messrs Chitewe Law Practice or client with an account of the client’s portfolio despite numerous communications with the respondent both, telephonically and in writing.”

Murambasvina was also accused of blocking the law firm, Messrs Chitewe Law Practice, from taking over agency at the request of a client when complainants sought alternative legal representation.

The ruling notes that it was proved that on February 17, 2014, Messrs Chitewe Law Practice requested in writing that Murambasvina renounce agency to enable the firm to carry out the client’s instructions.

Murambasvina was also accused of showing “no remorse and was not a fit and proper person to continue practicing law”.

The tribunal concluded that Murambasvina’s conduct had tarnished the integrity of the legal profession and ordered him to pay the expenses incurred by the applicant.

-Newsday

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 Shooting Outside South African Nursery School Leaves At Least One Person Wounded

A shooting outside a nursery school in Bedfordview on Tuesday morning has left at least one person wounded.

According to police sources and eyewitness accounts two people – a man and a woman – in a white SUV were shot outside the school this morning.

It’s understood the man, who was the driver, was struck in the upper body when a gunman opened fire. The man and the woman had just dropped off a child moments before. They were rushed to hospital but it’s unclear what their conditions are.

-News24

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ZimAchievers Spreads Wings To Scotland

International awards brand Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) continues with its expansion drive as they get set to host their first ever ZAA Awards Dinner Gala in Scotland on the 15th of April this year.

The ZAA Scotland Edition opens the ZAA awards calendar, which is also highlighted by the inaugural United Arab Emirates Edition set for later this year, joining the existing seven editions.

“We are very excited to introduce the Scotland and UAE editions on this year’s calendar as part of our efforts to recognise and celebrate all Zimbabwean achievers around the world. This latest development is the culmination of wide consultations with key players in the diaspora who are taking note of the impact Zimbabweans are making around the world,” said ZAA founder Conrad Mwanza.

“As has been the call from the beginning in 2010, ZAA aims to recognise, celebrate and award change makers for their achievements and build a collaborative platform for exchange of ideas and networking opportunities across multiple disciplines.”

“Preparations for the event and other programs are progressing well and we are excited. More details will be announced in the media, on our social platforms and website as we go. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this milestone a few days shy of marking our Independence Day celebrations.”

Nominations for the England, Scotland and South Africa editions are currently ongoing on www.zimachievers.org and will close on the 28th of February. The shortlisted nominees announcement will be made on the 5th of March before the voting period commences.

Dates were also announced for the England Edition, set for 22 April, with South Africa making its 8th Edition on 13 May.

Canada edition will be held on 5th August, while dates for the UAE, Australia, Canada, Botswana and China will be announced in due course.

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards  were established in 2010 and have grown to become one of the leading movements and interaction platforms for Zimbabwean changemakers around the world.

The awards are handed across different categories and fields of expertise such as sport, art and entertainment, media, academia, professional and more.

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EPL Giants Mourn Ghanaian Star

It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. He did not make a competitive appearance for our men’s first team having spent his seasons as a Blue out on loan, although he featured in some pre-season games.

During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up.

His loans took him to Vitesse, Everton, Bournemouth, Malaga and Newcastle before he was transferred permanently to St James’ Park.

He moved to Turkey to play for Hatayspor last year.

Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy.- Chelsea FC

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Armed Robber Beaten To Death

Two armed robbery suspects who thought they had hit the jackpot when they shot and robbed an illegal forex dealer of US$26,000 cash in Beitbridge were cornered and bashed by a mob leading to the death of one of the suspects and they left the loot in the chaos.

In a statement weekend, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Mirikia Pirikisi alias Henrik Nyathi, 38, and Arnold Mhosva, 29, now deceased.

The incident happened Wednesday last week.

The drama, according to police, started when the forex dealer was lured to a Total Service Station along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo highway through a phone call by one Leonard Huni.

Huni, who has not yet been arrested, claimed during the call he intended to exchange an equivalent of ZAR100,000 cash into US dollars.

The unsuspecting dealer was shot on the leg with a pistol before being robbed of US$26,000 and his Honda Fit vehicle.

When police swiftly reacted to the incident after being phoned by the complainant, they found the suspects surrounded by the mob.

“It was established the suspects were involved in a road traffic accident with the stolen vehicle before being apprehended and attacked with stones, logs, fists and feet by members of the public who went on to steal the complainant’s money during the commotion,” Nyathi said.

“The suspects sustained head injuries and were referred to Beitbridge District Hospital where Arnold Mhosva died upon admission.”

Nyathi said the arrest led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle, an MC 1911 pistol with an empty magazine, a pistol with five 9mm rounds of ammunition, an empty magazine and a 9mm spent cartridge.

The police spokesperson said further investigations revealed that Pirikisi was being sought in connection with escaping from Chikurubi Prison in November 2022, where he was serving six years for a case of robbery committed in Glen Norah, Harare in 2018.

“He was also being linked to a robbery case which occurred in Beitbridge in December 2017, in which an illegal forex dealer was robbed of ZAR 35 000, 900 Euros and US$500 cash.

“He is implicated in another robbery case which occurred in November 2022 in Highlands, Harare where cash and clothes were stolen.”

Police said they have since arrested one Jeremiah Hwati who was part of the mob that stole the dealer’s money.

Hwati implicated Kheda and Langton.

Police are keen to arrest other suspects who include Leonard Huni.

— ZimLive

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US Slaps Zimbabweans With Visa Airline Ticket Restriction

By Dorrothy Moyo | The United States government has slapped Zimbabweans arriving in Miami on celebrity cruise ships, with a visa requirement that they must possess a return flight ticket for them to disembark any ship sailing into the nation’s shores.

The order is effective from 20 February 2023.

Reasons for the order are that ‘there has been a significant increase on deserting Zimbabwe crew from multiple cruise lines.’

Miami Cruise ship

A notification sent by the Celebrity Cruise company states in full:

Please be advised, as per Miami Customs & Border Protection officers, effective immediately, crew from Zimbabwe nationality will not be allowed for Shore Leave in port of Miami and when disembarking the ship in Miami, they most be safeguarded with flights departing on the same day. Reason for these restrictions is, lately there has been a significant increase on deserting Zimbabwe crew from multiple cruise lines. We regret the impact of these restrictions to you and expect your kind understanding & corporation. Thank you.
Summit Human Resources

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Chelsea Pay Tribute To Christian Atsu

It is with enormous sadness that Chelsea Football Club receives the news that Christian Atsu is confirmed as one of the many victims of the dreadful earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Atsu was a Chelsea player between 2013 and 2017 having signed from Porto. He did not make a competitive appearance for our men’s first team having spent his seasons as a Blue out on loan, although he featured in some pre-season games.

During those years, the Ghanaian international was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, also scoring the Goal of the Tournament as Ghana finished runners up.

His loans took him to Vitesse, Everton, Bournemouth, Malaga and Newcastle before he was transferred permanently to St James’ Park.

He moved to Turkey to play for Hatayspor last year.

Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy.- Chelsea FC

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Man Caught B*nking Married Woman

A HOPLEY man was detained for about 18 hours, from 7pm on Wednesday to yesterday afternoon, after he was bust slǝǝping with a mɑrriǝd woman in her matrim0nial home.

Paul Mujongoti, 28, a mechanic based in Highfield, was caught sleeping with George Chayambuka’s wife, Rachel Tapuwa, 23, following a tip-off.

The 34-year-old George and his neighbours detained Paul, while awaiting the arrival of Rachel’s parents to witness her shenanigans.

George, a gold panner based in Shamva, had been home for five days and pretended to have returned to work.

Rachel then invited Paul into her matrim0nial bedr00m, where the two were caught and given a thorough beating.

Paul told H-Metro that he had been dat!ng Rachel for the past two weeks, unaware that she was mɑrriǝd.

“Rachel lied to me that she had separated from her husband, and that is why I went into her bedr00m.

“We have been dat!ng for the past two weeks and I never saw her husband.

“I came at around 3pm on Wednesday and her husband came around 7pm.

“Haaaa vandirova husiku wese, pamwe pacho tikanzi rovanai pachenyu.

“I was thoroughly assaulted,” said Paul.

Rachel told H-Metro that she’d lost affection for George and it had been long since they were last int!mate.

“I decided to chǝat on my husband because he was no longer giving me time with him.

“He was here for the past five days, and we never engaged in ƨǝx, and that is why I invited Paul soon after he left home for Shamva.

“I do not know why he returned and found us in bed.

“My two children aged 6 and 3 are with my parents in the village since he was failing to raise school fees as well as food to support us.

“I was forced to pack some of my belongings and I am now going to stay with a relative in Epworth.

“I will look for a job and take my children later,” said Rachel.

Some of Rachel’s neighbours spent the better part of the night at her house until her relatives came.

The two were released after a closed-door meeting was conducted by George and Rachel’s parents.

Paul’s wife, only identified as Mai Lisa, came armed with stones threatening to attack him.

She was restrained from attacking Paul by some of the residents.

George refused to entertain H-Metro.

— HMetro

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People’s Victory Unstoppable

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC) leader President Nelson Chamisa has boldly declared he will change the Zimbabwean story after winning the 2023 Presidential plebiscite.

Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa assured the nation of the people’s victory in the coming polls.

“OUR STORY WILL BE GLORIOUS…

We will be a giver & a donor country not a beggar nation. We will change and rewrite the story of Zimbabwe.

In no time, we will restore the glory of this great country! It’s a delayed match!

You will be proud to be a Zimbabwean! #ANewGreatZimbabweplan.”

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Rescue For 10 Month Old Zim Boy Held In SA Over Hospital Bill

“…If there is someone who knows the mother let me know on 0714449712, said a Mr Chimusoro (first name not given)…”

A call out has been made to rescue a 10-month-old Zimbabwean boy held in South Africa over an unsettled bill of more than R7 000.

The lad underwent a neck lump operation at the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital where he was admitted on February 7 this year.

The operation was performed on February 9, and he was supposed to be discharged the next day.

The boy’s mother, Yvonne Moyo from Tshikota, was then requested to pay R7 640. She said that she was told that, if she failed to pay the amount, the hospital management would not allow her to go home.

Moyo said that she was very grateful for the surgery that now enabled her child to live like other normal children, but that she did not have that kind of money as she was unemployed.

She felt certain that she was being discriminated against because she is Zimbabwean, and said that if she had been a local, they would have allowed her to go home immediately.

“My life has been turned into a nightmare. I have not had a moment of peace since I was told to pay the money. I need urgent assistance and plead with a Good Samaritan to come to my rescue, so I can pay the hospital bill. My family depend on piece jobs and the money is too little to cover medical needs as well,” she said.

When Limpopo Mirror contacted the spokesperson for the Department of Health, Thilivhali Muavha, for comment, he said if the local people don’t have money, “we make payment arrangements.” “Foreigners, however, must pay the full amount after assistance. In Moyo’s case, she signed an agreement with the hospital to pay R1 000 cash and the balance in instalments.”

Last year, Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba confronted a Zimbabwean patient at a Bela-Bela hospital telling her that South Africa does not have the budget to accommodate foreign nationals.

The matter triggered varying responses with medical practitioners saying “discrimination” against foreign patients was unethical and a violation of their code of conduct.

Some, however, defended the MEC saying the Zimbabwean government must offer health care services to its people or pay South Africa for such services.

“…If there is someone who knows the mother let me know on 0714449712, said a Mr Chimusoro (first name not given)…”

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Christian Atsu Body Arrives In Ghana

Christian Atsu’s body has arrived in Ghana for burial.

The former Chelsea and Newcastle forward, who was now attached at Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, was found dead under the ruble following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the south of Turkey and north of Syria two weeks ago.

He passed on at the age of 31.

The remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday night and his coffin was carried away by members of Ghana’s armed forces.

The body was accompanied from Turkey by his family and Ghana’s ambassador to Turkey, Francisca Ashietey-Odunton.

Reports in Ghana have suggested that the Government will assist the family with everything needed for the burial of the player.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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What Are Severe Mental Disorders?

Almost all people affected by emergencies will experience psychological distress, which for most people will improve over time.

Among people who have experienced war or other conflict in the previous 10 years, one in five (22%) will have depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
People with severe mental disorders are especially vulnerable during emergencies and need access to mental health care and other basic needs.
International guidelines recommend services at a number of levels ̶ from basic services to clinical care ̶ and indicate that mental health care needs to be made available immediately for specific, urgent mental health problems as part of the health response.
Despite their tragic nature and adverse effects on mental health, emergencies have shown to be opportunities to build sustainable mental health systems for all people in need.
Types of problems
There are various types of social and mental health problems in any large emergency.

Social problems:

pre-existing: e.g. poverty and discrimination of marginalized groups;
emergency-induced: e.g. family separation, lack of safety, loss of livelihoods, disrupted social networks, and low trust and resources; and
humanitarian response-induced: e.g. overcrowding, lack of privacy, and undermining of community or traditional support.
Mental health problems:

pre-existing: e.g. mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia or harmful use of alcohol;
emergency-induced: e.g. grief, acute stress reactions, harmful use of alcohol and drugs, and depression and anxiety, including post-traumatic stress disorder; and
humanitarian response-induced: e.g. anxiety due to a lack of information about food distribution or about how to obtain basic services.
Prevalence
Most people affected by emergencies will experience distress (e.g. feelings of anxiety and sadness, hopelessness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, irritability or anger and/or aches and pains).

This is normal and will for most people improve over time. However, the prevalence of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety is expected to more than double in a humanitarian crisis.

The burden of mental disorders among conflict-affected populations is extremely high: WHO’s review of 129 studies in 39 countries showed that among people who have experienced war or other conflict in the previous 10 years, one in five people (22%) will have depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (1).

According to WHO’s review, the estimated prevalence of mental disorders among conflict- affected populations at any specific point in time (point prevalence) is 13% for mild forms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder and 4% for moderate forms of these disorders. The estimated point prevalence for severe disorders (i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, severe anxiety, and severe post-traumatic stress disorder) is 5%. It is estimated that one in 11 people (9%) living in a setting that has been exposed to conflict in the previous 10 years will have a moderate or severe mental disorder.

In conflict-affected settings, depression and anxiety increase with age. Depression is more common in women than in men.

People with severe mental disorders can be especially vulnerable during and after emergencies and they need access to basic needs and clinical care. A review published in 2014 of the health information system from 90 refugee camps across 15 low- and middle-income countries found that 41% of health-care visits for mental, neurological and substance use disorders were for epilepsy/seizures, 23% for psychotic disorders, and 13% for moderate and severe forms of depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Effective emergency response
WHO-endorsed interagency mental health and psychosocial support guidelines for an effective response to emergencies recommend services at a number of levels – from basic services to clinical care. Clinical care for mental health should be provided by or under the supervision of mental health specialists such as psychiatric nurses, psychologists or psychiatrists.

Community self-help and social support should be strengthened, for example by creating or re-establishing community groups in which members solve problems collaboratively and engage in activities such as emergency relief or learning new skills, while ensuring the involvement of people who are vulnerable and marginalized, including people with mental disorders.

Psychological first aid offers first-line emotional and practical support to people experiencing acute distress due to a recent event and should be made available by field workers, including health staff, teachers or trained volunteers.

Basic clinical mental health care covering priority conditions (e.g. depression, psychotic disorders, epilepsy, alcohol and substance abuse) should be provided at every health-care facility by trained and supervised general health staff.

Psychological interventions (e.g. problem-solving interventions, group interpersonal therapy, interventions based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy) for people impaired by prolonged distress should be offered by specialists or by trained and supervised community workers in the health and social sector.

Protecting and promoting the rights of people with severe mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities is especially critical in humanitarian emergencies. This includes visiting, monitoring and supporting people at psychiatric facilities and residential homes.

Links and referral mechanisms need to be established between mental health specialists, general health-care providers, community-based support and other services (e.g. schools, social services and emergency relief services such as those providing food, water and housing/shelter).

Looking forward: emergencies can build better mental health systems
Mental health is crucial to the overall social and economic recovery of individuals, societies, and countries after emergencies.

Global progress on mental health reform will happen more quickly if, during every crisis, efforts are initiated to convert the short-term increase in attention to mental health issues combined with a surge of aid, into momentum for long-term service development. Many countries have capitalized on emergency situations to build better mental health systems after crises.

In the Syrian Arab Republic, despite — or perhaps because of — the challenges presented by the ongoing conflict, mental health services and psychosocial support are becoming more widely available than ever before. Mental health and psychosocial support is now offered in primary and secondary health and social care facilities, through community and women’s centres and through school-based programmes, in more than 12 Syrian cities located in governorates severely affected by the conflict. This contrasts with the situation before the conflict, when mental health care was mainly provided in mental hospitals in Aleppo and Damascus.

In Sri Lanka, during the immediate aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, mental health was a key priority. This led to a mental health system reform, supported by WHO, which addressed the shortage of human resources for mental health such as different cadres of dedicated mental health staff. As a result, 20 of the country’s 27 districts now have mental health services infrastructure, compared with only 10 before the tsunami.

When Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines in 2013, there were only two facilities that provided basic mental health services and the number of people able to provide support was insufficient to meet the need. A major scale up of government mental health services was supported by WHO and partners. As a result, 100% of the Philippines general health facilities in the affected region now have staff who are trained in the management of mental disorders.

Mental health should also be a component of national disaster preparedness plans. WHO and the Pan-American Health Organization are supporting countries in the Caribbean sub-region of the Americas so that they will be able to provide adequate mental health and psychosocial support to people in need following hurricanes and other natural disasters.

In many humanitarian and conflict settings, access to quality, affordable mental health care is limited. This access can be further diminished due to public health emergencies such as COVID-19, which tend to disrupt services and increase needs further.

WHO response
WHO is the lead agency in providing technical advice on mental health in emergency situations. In 2022 WHO is operational on mental health in a range of countries and territories affected by large-scale emergencies such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, South Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, the West Bank and Gaza Strip and Yemen.

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Mutizwa Buries Kaizer Chiefs

Knox Mutizwa scored a brace to propel Golden Arrows to a 3-2 win over Kaizer Chiefs.

The Zimbabwean striker netted his first of the day in the 69th minute to cancel out Chiefs’ lead.

He then sealed the victory ten minutes after a great team work.

Mutizwa was also involved in the build up to Arrows’ first goal scored by Ntsako Makhubela on the stroke of half-time.

The performance earned the Warriors international a DStv Premiership Man of the Match award.

Meanwhile, Chiefs got their goals from Sifiso Hlanti and Mduduzi Shabalala.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Mechanic Caught Red-handed With Married Woman

A HOPLEY man was detained for about 18 hours, from 7pm on Wednesday to yesterday afternoon, after he was bust slǝǝping with a mɑrriǝd woman in her matrim0nial home.

Paul Mujongoti, 28, a mechanic based in Highfield, was caught sleeping with George Chayambuka’s wife, Rachel Tapuwa, 23, following a tip-off.

The 34-year-old George and his neighbours detained Paul, while awaiting the arrival of Rachel’s parents to witness her shenanigans.

George, a gold panner based in Shamva, had been home for five days and pretended to have returned to work.

Rachel then invited Paul into her matrim0nial bedr00m, where the two were caught and given a thorough beating.

Paul told H-Metro that he had been dat!ng Rachel for the past two weeks, unaware that she was mɑrriǝd.

“Rachel lied to me that she had separated from her husband, and that is why I went into her bedr00m.

“We have been dat!ng for the past two weeks and I never saw her husband.

“I came at around 3pm on Wednesday and her husband came around 7pm.

“Haaaa vandirova husiku wese, pamwe pacho tikanzi rovanai pachenyu.

“I was thoroughly assaulted,” said Paul.

Rachel told H-Metro that she’d lost affection for George and it had been long since they were last int!mate.

“I decided to chǝat on my husband because he was no longer giving me time with him.

“He was here for the past five days, and we never engaged in ƨǝx, and that is why I invited Paul soon after he left home for Shamva.

“I do not know why he returned and found us in bed.

“My two children aged 6 and 3 are with my parents in the village since he was failing to raise school fees as well as food to support us.

“I was forced to pack some of my belongings and I am now going to stay with a relative in Epworth.

“I will look for a job and take my children later,” said Rachel.

Some of Rachel’s neighbours spent the better part of the night at her house until her relatives came.

The two were released after a closed-door meeting was conducted by George and Rachel’s parents.

Paul’s wife, only identified as Mai Lisa, came armed with stones threatening to attack him.

She was restrained from attacking Paul by some of the residents.

George refused to entertain H-Metro.

— HMetro

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Mob Kills Armed Robber

Two armed robbery suspects who thought they had hit the jackpot when they shot and robbed an illegal forex dealer of US$26,000 cash in Beitbridge were cornered and bashed by a mob leading to the death of one of the suspects and they left the loot in the chaos.

In a statement weekend, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Mirikia Pirikisi alias Henrik Nyathi, 38, and Arnold Mhosva, 29, now deceased.

The incident happened Wednesday last week.

The drama, according to police, started when the forex dealer was lured to a Total Service Station along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo highway through a phone call by one Leonard Huni.

Huni, who has not yet been arrested, claimed during the call he intended to exchange an equivalent of ZAR100,000 cash into US dollars.

The unsuspecting dealer was shot on the leg with a pistol before being robbed of US$26,000 and his Honda Fit vehicle.

When police swiftly reacted to the incident after being phoned by the complainant, they found the suspects surrounded by the mob.

“It was established the suspects were involved in a road traffic accident with the stolen vehicle before being apprehended and attacked with stones, logs, fists and feet by members of the public who went on to steal the complainant’s money during the commotion,” Nyathi said.

“The suspects sustained head injuries and were referred to Beitbridge District Hospital where Arnold Mhosva died upon admission.”

Nyathi said the arrest led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle, an MC 1911 pistol with an empty magazine, a pistol with five 9mm rounds of ammunition, an empty magazine and a 9mm spent cartridge.

The police spokesperson said further investigations revealed that Pirikisi was being sought in connection with escaping from Chikurubi Prison in November 2022, where he was serving six years for a case of robbery committed in Glen Norah, Harare in 2018.

“He was also being linked to a robbery case which occurred in Beitbridge in December 2017, in which an illegal forex dealer was robbed of ZAR 35 000, 900 Euros and US$500 cash.

“He is implicated in another robbery case which occurred in November 2022 in Highlands, Harare where cash and clothes were stolen.”

Police said they have since arrested one Jeremiah Hwati who was part of the mob that stole the dealer’s money.

Hwati implicated Kheda and Langton.

Police are keen to arrest other suspects who include Leonard Huni.

— ZimLive

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ZimAchievers Stretches Into Scotland

International awards brand Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) continues with its expansion drive as they get set to host their first ever ZAA Awards Dinner Gala in Scotland on the 15th of April this year.

CEO Conrad Mwanza…

The ZAA Scotland Edition opens the ZAA awards calendar, which is also highlighted by the inaugural United Arab Emirates Edition set for later this year, joining the existing seven editions.

“We are very excited to introduce the Scotland and UAE editions on this year’s calendar as part of our efforts to recognise and celebrate all Zimbabwean achievers around the world. This latest development is the culmination of wide consultations with key players in the diaspora who are taking note of the impact Zimbabweans are making around the world,” said ZAA founder Conrad Mwanza.

“As has been the call from the beginning in 2010, ZAA aims to recognise, celebrate and award change makers for their achievements and build a collaborative platform for exchange of ideas and networking opportunities across multiple disciplines.”

“Preparations for the event and other programs are progressing well and we are excited. More details will be announced in the media, on our social platforms and website as we go. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this milestone a few days shy of marking our Independence Day celebrations.”

Nominations for the England, Scotland and South Africa editions are currently ongoing on www.zimachievers.org and will close on the 28th of February. The shortlisted nominees announcement will be made on the 5th of March before the voting period commences.

Dates were also announced for the England Edition, set for 22 April, with South Africa making its 8th Edition on 13 May.

Canada edition will be held on 5th August, while dates for the UAE, Australia, Canada, Botswana and China will be announced in due course.

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards were established in 2010 and have grown to become one of the leading movements and interaction platforms for Zimbabwean changemakers around the world.

The awards are handed across different categories and fields of expertise such as sport, art and entertainment, media, academia, professional and more.

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ZimAchievers spreads wings to Scotland

International awards brand Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) continues with its expansion drive as they get set to host their first ever ZAA Awards Dinner Gala in Scotland on the 15th of April this year.

The ZAA Scotland Edition opens the ZAA awards calendar, which is also highlighted by the inaugural United Arab Emirates Edition set for later this year, joining the existing seven editions.

“We are very excited to introduce the Scotland and UAE editions on this year’s calendar as part of our efforts to recognise and celebrate all Zimbabwean achievers around the world. This latest development is the culmination of wide consultations with key players in the diaspora who are taking note of the impact Zimbabweans are making around the world,” said ZAA founder Conrad Mwanza.

“As has been the call from the beginning in 2010, ZAA aims to recognise, celebrate and award change makers for their achievements and build a collaborative platform for exchange of ideas and networking opportunities across multiple disciplines.”

“Preparations for the event and other programs are progressing well and we are excited. More details will be announced in the media, on our social platforms and website as we go. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this milestone a few days shy of marking our Independence Day celebrations.”

Nominations for the England, Scotland and South Africa editions are currently ongoing on www.zimachievers.org and will close on the 28th of February. The shortlisted nominees announcement will be made on the 5th of March before the voting period commences.

Dates were also announced for the England Edition, set for 22 April, with South Africa making its 8th Edition on 13 May.

Canada edition will be held on 5th August, while dates for the UAE, Australia, Canada, Botswana and China will be announced in due course.

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards were established in 2010 and have grown to become one of the leading movements and interaction platforms for Zimbabwean changemakers around the world.

The awards are handed across different categories and fields of expertise such as sport, art and entertainment, media, academia, professional and more. – Correspondent

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AKA Hitmen Get ZAR250 000

By- A taxi boss has revealed that the KZN hitmen who gunned down rapper AKA were probably paid around R250 000.

TimesLIVE conducted an in-depth interview with a taxi owner from KwaZulu-Natal who is intimately familiar with the hitmen industry. In iSiZulu, assassins are known as izinkabi.

According to the investigation, hitmen charge as little as R10,000 for an ordinary person without a bodyguard and as much as R500,000 or a million rands for more dangerous people.

South African rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen outside a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban on 10 February, along with his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. AKA was in Durban to perform at his birthday party.

The taxi boss revealed that three people most likely executed the AKA hit:

“He was a popular musician who was always with people. You need someone to drive the getaway car. You need someone who will be where AKA is, giving you details about what he is doing. Then you need the hitman to pull the trigger.

“The more dangerous you are, the more costly the services. It can go all the way to R500,000 or even a million, depending on how dangerous the person is. Some assassinations are so complex they can take six months to execute. If you want to kill someone who has a lot of bodyguards, that hit cannot be done in just a few weeks.”

The hired killers need to get as much knowledge about their target as possible to lower the risk of getting killed, he told TimesLIVE.

The taxi boss added that the people who eliminated AKA and Tibz are experienced professionals because they only killed two people in a group of many.

He reiterated that the AKA assassins are likely known in KZN because the industry operates as a network. The network is ever-growing as young men are trained and hired in taxi wars, political rivalries, and even in dubious business deals, TimesLIVE reported.

Research by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) revealed that KZN has the most assassinations in South Africa, standing at 38%.

AKA is the third musician to be taken out since November 2022, after Oupa John Sefoka, known as DJ Sumbody and “President of Barcadi” Itumeleng “Vusi Ma R5” Mosoeu, who was shot dead last month.

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Zim Man Survives Limpopo Horror Crash

By- A Zimbabwean man who is one of the survivors of the Limpopo bus crash that claimed at least 21 lives and left more than 60 people injured has described the accident as the “worst event” he has seen in his 59 years of life.

Jacob Sibanda said it was God’s choice to keep him alive or take his life together with the 21 others.

The bus collided head-on with a cash-in-transit van that was allegedly trying to overtake another vehicle on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo.

The bus rolled off a bridge and into a river during the collision outside the Hendrik Verwoerd tunnel heading towards Musina on Monday evening.

New Zimbabwe cites law enforcement officials as saying the bus was ferrying passengers from Louis Trichardt to nearby villages including Nzhelele, Tshikombani and Siloam.

The Zimbabwean national told Pretoria News yesterday that he was trying to get hold of his wife in Zimbabwe to inform her that he had survived the Limpopo bus crash. 

Sibanda lives in Louis Trichardt and was going to meet his wife to hand over groceries for their children in Zimbabwe.

I cannot remember what happened. I normally take the food to Beit Bridge where I meet my wife. But this time it was decided that she take a bus to Siloam so we could exchange parcels here because I needed to be at work in the evening.

This must have been the worst moment of my life. It was horrific because my eyes were wide open, but I don’t remember a thing. There was a loud bang and the next thing I remember I was in water and being carried by people.

I don’t know how I ended up in the water. I truly thought I was dead. I’m very happy to be alive because it was God’s will.

Sibanda, a self-employed merchant in Louis Trichardt, was among the few who sustained mild injuries. Others are still in critical condition in Siloam and Elim hospitals.

Paramedics and rescue personnel were able to retrieve 19 bodies from the crash.

Two other people died in hospital while the search for others in the nearby rivers continues as some were swept away.

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Police Open Case Against Mwonzora

A docket has been opened against MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora over issuing death threats to a party employee.

The development comes as dejected, unpaid employees marched over yo his house to demand their owings.

The docket says Mwonzora was reported by a Mr Mutandwa Machera on Monday following the death threats.

It was recorded at Harare Central under reference number IR 021195.

Machera says Mwonzora phoned him on Sunday, threatening to shoot him after he (Machera) demanded US$9 600, which are his outstanding wages.

“On 15 February at 15.40 hours, Douglas Mwonzora called me on my phone, threatening to kill me,” he says.

He continues adding

He (Mwonzora) said verbatim, ‘Mutandwa Machera and Kudzanayi Mashumba, I will shoot you if you come to my house. I don’t owe you any money. I am only going to assist you.

Yesterday (Sunday), I also fled my home after Mwonzora threatened me for one minute, 41 seconds telling me ‘I am going to shoot you. I am looking for you. My bodyguards will kill you in my name. Starting with me, if I miss you, my boys will kill you instead.

Mwonzora refers to himself as the government in waiting. How, when he can threaten a worker who is merely demanding his salary.

This was after the employee had vowed to confront the MDC leader at his Harare home to stage a demonstration over his dues.

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Mnangagwa Rubbishes UN, Vows To Criminalise NGOs

By- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has rubbished the United Nations for advising him to ignore the Private Voluntary Organisation Bill (PVO).

The Bill criminalises the operations of NGOs.

It has already passed Parliament and now awaits Mnangagwa’sMnangagwa’s signature for it to become law.

Ever since the proposed amendments passed through both houses of the National Assembly, there has been increased advocacy from some civic bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the President to ignore the Bill.
However, writing in his weekly column in The Sunday Mail, President Mnangagwa said he will “”sign it into law once it reaches my desk””.
“”The Private Voluntary Organisation Bill, PVO Bill, has now passed the various stages of the legislative process. It is now being cleaned up for my assent. I will sign it into law once it reaches my desk,”” he said.
“”Thereafter, Zimbabwe will enter a new era of genuine philanthropic and advocacy work, unsullied by ulterior political or financial motives. This has been our goal as Government in drafting such a law. To protect our society, specifically the needy and the vulnerable against the greed, wiles and subterfuges of the crooked, found both here at home and abroad.””
He said bona fide organisations “”have nothing to fear””, as they could continue their work and vocation by serving the needy and poor.
Several meetings between Government and church organisations were held to allay their fears and misgivings.
“”Our churches have been in the forefront of doing humanitarian work. This Godly role must be nurtured, furthered and protected. To that end, governance structures envisaged by the new law for the sector will incorporate churches so they bring their honest, beneficent influence to bear on all actors,”” he said.
One of the reasons for crafting the law, President Mnangagwa added, was “”to protect and defend our sovereignty from foreign interests””, who were increasingly using NGOs “”to infiltrate and destabilise us”” under the guise of helping the less privileged.
“”It is regrettable that a sector meant to do good for the weak and vulnerable has over the years got infiltrated and weaponised against our nation and our people, including the very poor in whose name and for whose benefit the sector arose to serve in the first place,”” he said.
“”Any responsible Government would not stand idly by as this happened. Corrective action had to be taken to cure such mischief. It has since been taken through this enabling legislation, which now empowers Government to protect the weak and vulnerable, while fortifying our sovereignty against insidious encroachment by these hostile forces.””
Some NGOs were also reportedly wilfully departing from their founding mandates, while others were abusing resources donated to assist the poor for self-enrichment.
There were equally serious concerns that there were organisations that were being used for money laundering, thus presenting both a threat to national security and breaching international law.
The new law, therefore, is expected to cure such delinquencies through ensuring transparency and accountability.
“”Our dollarised economy did not help matters. Because this sector had become veritable refuge for the deviant and wayward, and for actors with sinister motives, our country which is relatively small both by territorial size and by population, acquired and assumed the dubious honour of having one of the largest number of NGOs. Yet little showed on the ground by way of real humanitarian work,”” said the President.
Increased presence and activities of foreign funded NGOs, especially during times when some Western countries were hostile with Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa also said, betrayed their ulterior motive to work against the Government.
“”Bilaterally and multilaterally, the concerned nations would shun normal channels of government-to-government relations and interaction, preferring instead to work with and through particularly selected NGOs, which tried to become substitutes for the Zimbabwe Government. Why would foreign sovereigns seek to relate to another sovereign State through NGOs?””
Foreigners, he added, should not interfere is the country’scountry’s domestic affairs.
“”Foreigners must keep out, as we realise and fulfil our sovereignty through the laws we make for ourselves. On that score, no amount of foreign noises will stop the passing of the PVO law which, in any case, has gone through our Parliament comprising all the elected parties and representatives of our country,”” said the President.
“”We do not enjoy democratic space or any of our freedoms through foreign NGOs; we enjoy them every day in the very society we have founded and built through our own blood and struggles. This must sink in the minds of all those who solicitously involve themselves unduly in our legislative processes. Let me repeat: once the Bill is cleaned and send to my Office, I will sign it into law. Speedily, too!””

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Bev Quits

By- Dancer and singer Beverly Sibanda said she had quitted controversy because she was now a grown-up.

Speaking to a local tabloid after her performance at Jejeje Sports Club in Kuwadzana 2 last Thursday, the Sexy Angels’ boss said she was only doing it for her son.
“My son Kudzie is now in Form 2, which means I now need to act as a responsible parent. I have quit drama and controversy, which used to define me. I have realised that I am not getting younger,” she said.
The dancer, who lost her baby dad in December last year, said raising her son remains a top priority.
“By the way, my baby dad passed away last year and it means that I need to work hard and ensure that I give my son a better life.
“I don’t want to be remembered as an irresponsible parent when I still have the energy to work.”
She urged other single mothers to remain focused.
“Being a single mother is not a curse, but a situation that we have found ourselves in. This situation should never deter us from working hard for our families,” she said.
Bev, who was billed to share the stage with Slizer in Botswana last weekend, said she was deliberately keeping a low profile.
“When you start making money, you will realise that there is no need to make unnecessary noise.
“Elders will tell you that silence is golden and I am simply trying to behave as such.
-H-Metro

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Walter Magaya Creates Drug Rehabilitation Centre

By Farai D Hove | The man who is on video confessing before police officers that he has paid bribes to cover up his sex grooming operations, Walter Magaya, has launched rehabilitation centres.

Magaya made the disclosures last week he decided to do this in order toy address the ongoing challenge of drug addiction…

Video

Magaya announces rehabilitation centre
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Christian Atsu Body Arrives In Ghana For Burial

Christian Atsu’s body has arrived in Ghana for burial.

The former Chelsea and Newcastle forward, who was now attached at Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, was found dead under the ruble following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the south of Turkey and north of Syria two weeks ago.

He passed on at the age of 31.

The remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday night and his coffin was carried away by members of Ghana’s armed forces.

The body was accompanied from Turkey by his family and Ghana’s ambassador to Turkey, Francisca Ashietey-Odunton.

Reports in Ghana have suggested that the Government will assist the family with everything needed for the burial of the player.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Robert Mugabe Jnr Set Free

Lawyers representing the late former President Robert Mugabe’s son, Robert Jnr says he has been let free after the state decided to give parties the opportunity to negotiate.

According to the police, Robert Junior destroyed property worthy US$12 000 belonging to his friend Nkatazo Sindiso.

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South African Hospital Detain 10-Month Old Zim Boy Over Unpaid Bill

A South African hospital has refused to discharge a 10-month-old Zimbabwean boy over an unsettled bill of more than R7 000.

The boy underwent a neck lump operation at the Louis Trichardt Memorial Hospital where he was admitted on  February 7 this year.

The operation was performed on  February 9, and he was supposed to be discharged the next day.

The boy’s mother, Yvonne Moyo from Tshikota, was then requested to pay R7 640. She said that she was told that, if she failed to pay the amount, the hospital management would not allow her to go home.

Moyo said that she was very grateful for the surgery that now enabled her child to live like other normal children, but that she did not have that kind of money as she was unemployed.

She felt certain that she was being discriminated against because she is Zimbabwean, and said that if she had been a local, they would have allowed her to go home immediately.

“My life has been turned into a nightmare. I have not had a moment of peace since I was told to pay the money. I need urgent assistance and plead with a Good Samaritan to come to my rescue, so I can pay the hospital bill. My family depend on piece jobs and the money is too little to cover medical needs as well,” she said.

When Limpopo Mirror contacted the spokesperson for the Department of Health, Thilivhali Muavha, for comment, he said if the local people don’t have money, “we make payment arrangements.” “Foreigners, however, must pay the full amount after assistance. In Moyo’s case, she signed an agreement with the hospital to pay R1 000 cash and the balance in instalments.”

-Newsday

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I Am Nolonger Interested In Drama, Says Bev Sibanda

Raunchy dancer and socialite Beverly Sibanda has said she is nolonger interested in drama and controversy for the good of her son.

Speaking to a local tabloid after her performance at Jejeje Sports Club in Kuwadzana 2 last Thursday, the Sexy Angels’ boss said she was only doing it for her son.

“My son Kudzie is now in Form 2, which means I now need to act as a responsible parent. I have quit drama and controversy, which used to define me. I have realised that I am not getting younger,” she said.

The dancer, who lost her baby dad in December last year, said raising her son remains a top priority.

“By the way, my baby dad passed away last year and it means that I need to work hard and ensure that I give my son a better life.

“I don’t want to be remembered as an irresponsible parent when I still have the energy to work.”

She urged other single mothers to remain focused.

“Being a single mother is not a curse, but a situation that we have found ourselves in. This situation should never deter us from working hard for our families,” she said.

Bev, who was billed to share the stage with Slizer in Botswana last weekend, said she was deliberately keeping a low profile.

“When you start making money, you will realise that there is no need to make unnecessary noise.

“Elders will tell you that silence is golden and I am simply trying to behave as such.

-H-Metro

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Controversy Around Delimitation Report And Constitutional Crisis Debunked

By David Hofisi| When the Delimitation Report was released, it was roundly condemned by political players, civil society, the parliamentary ad hoc committee, even 7 of ZEC’s own commissioners, including the daughter of former VP Kembo Mohadi, refused to sign off on the preliminary report

After receiving the report of the ad hoc committee of Parliament, ZEC committed to addressing the concerns with the important caveat that it would compile a report for the President outlining why some recommendations were acceded to and others were not

Was the 3 February event a submission of the Final Report, or a compilation of the rationale for ZEC’s approach…or both? This is not a question of law – it is a question of fact contingent on authoritative testimony by the relevant parties

Ergo: ZEC must believe it submitted the Final Report, which the President does not gazette, to support claims of that 161(11) was breached. This authoritative statement is vital. If the Pres believes he is yet to receive the report, claims of a breach become even weaker

S.161 is dialogic. ZEC, led by a judge, coordinates with the executive & legislature before producing a final report. It implicates other arms of stated. The fact that ZEC gets the FINAL word does not mean that, after the constitutional processes, it gets the ONLY word.

Since ZEC was attacked for allegedly producing a ‘shoddy’ document, one would presume the response to their handling of parliamentary & presidential feedback to be that of greater scrutiny since the preliminary report was subject of bipartisan condemnation.

Instead, there’s been a radical turnaround, w newfound confidence in, & deference towards, the same body whose preliminary report resulted in accusations of rigging gerrymandering, malapportionment and misinterpretation of the Constitution.

In other words, the calls for immediate gazzeting are not informed by satisfaction regarding the delimitation process or the report thereof, but a rigid interpretation of procedural requirements which Lord Wilberforce called the austerity of tabulated legalism.

ZEC’s approach is to address concerns. Its up to Zimbabweans to decide if they will likely get a free & fair election from a substantive process addressing concerns, or an insistence for immediate gazzeting before we have a clear sense of whether a final report was submitted.

The timeline in the Const. is for gazetting, not for ZEC to complete the work of addressing concerns. There’s a reason for that leeway. It is not readily apparent whether accelerating that timeline is the way to secure a more acceptable report and credible election

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Kadewere Breaks Record As His Goal Helps Mallorca Edge Past Villareal

Warriors striker Tino Kadewere says he is delighted to break his Laliga duck after helping his Mallorca side to a 4-2 victory over 10-man Villarreal on Saturday, becoming the first Zimbabwean to score a goal in the Spanish topflight league.

The 27-year-old, on loan from French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon, celebrated his first league start for his team by opening the scoring sheet following a poor clearance by former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina which was intercepted by Muriqi to set up the former Harare City star to side-foot the ball home.

Speaking after the match, Kadewere who was injured at the beginning of his Mallorca tenure and played a few games as a substitute on his return, said he was happy to score his first league goal.

“I’m very happy and I feel very proud. It was a good game and it was a great goal. It also came at a good time because we got the three points,” Kadewere told the club’s official website.

Through this goal against the Yellow Submarine, Kadewere became the first Zimbabwean player to score a goal in the Laliga division.

The striker was substituted with 12 minutes remaining. He was saluted by the fans at the end of the match, and a section of the crowd could be heard chanting his name as the players made their way back to the dressing rooms.

A hash tag #FambaTino on the club’s Twitter page was also trending after the match.

Kadewere, whose loan deal expires at the end of the season, said he was humbled by the fans’ gesture.

-Newsday

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Robert Junior Arrested

The late former President Robert Mugabe’ son, Robert Jnr has been arrested for malicious damage to property and assaulting a police officer.

Robert Jnr reportedly destroyed cars and other properties at a party he attended over the weekend.

He is currently detained at Avondale Police Station and is likely to appear in court today.

Robert Jr is infamously known for his extravagant lifestyle, hanging out with stylish girls and wild drinking binges.

More to follow…

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Gvt Bans Boarding Schools Visits

By A Correspondent- The government has announced a ban on parents’ and guardians’ visits to boarding schools in a move aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Shungu High School in Kwekwe in the Midlands province was forced to cancel its planned annual general meeting (AGM) and parents’ visit on Saturday, the Chronicle reported.

In a memo addressed to parents and guardians, acting school head, Sister V Morisi wrote:

Following the communication received from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education on the suspension of visits by parents to schools due to Covid-19 escalation, we therefore, postpone the scheduled AGM and visit tomorrow February 18 until further notice. New arrangements will be communicated soon.

The ministry’s director of communications and advocacy, Mr Taungana Ndoro, confirmed the development. He spoke to the Chronicle:

The ministry has with immediate effect banned parents and guardians from visiting learners at boarding schools in a move aimed at mitigating against the spread of COVID-19.

The ministry is not allowing visiting days by parents/guardians to schools. COVID-19 is escalating and footprints should be minimised. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are still in full force.

He said COVID-19 has resurfaced especially in boarding schools, adding that the ministry cannot afford to relax on the risk management measures.

Health officials in the country have been calling on people to remain vigilant as fresh cases of the pandemic continue to be recorded.

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“Women, Children In Gold Mining Areas Have High Levels Of Mercury”: Study

By A Correspondent- A large number of children of school-going age and women of childbearing age in gold-mining areas in Zimbabwe have high levels of mercury in their bodies, a study has revealed.

According to the study carried out by Dr. Dennis Shoko, a local academic, and other researchers from outside Zimbabwe, titled “Country Diagnostic Report on Environmental Health Implications of Mercury in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zimbabwe” women miners living and working in areas where mercury is used are exposed to danger.

The mercury, which is used to process gold, exposes women and their children to lifelong diseases such as brain damage, kidney failure and heart diseases.

The study sought to measure infants’ and mothers’ levels of mercury in urine, hair and breast milk in the gold-rich area of Chakari, Kadoma.

It involved 120 mothers whose breast milk samples were analysed from four different groups. Part of the study reads:

High levels of mercury were found in breast milk in the Kadoma/Chakari area, which unduly exposes breastfeeding infants.

A large number of children of school-going age and women of childbearing age are already intoxicated or with elevated levels of mercury in their bodies.

In an interview with The Sunday Mail, specialist obstetrician Dr. Antony Muchabaiwa said:

Mercury can pass from a mother to her baby through the placenta during pregnancy and, in smaller amounts, through breast milk after birth.

Exposure to mercury can affect the infant’s brain and nervous system development during pregnancy and after birth.

Paediatrician Professor Douglas Chirenji told The Sunday Mail that chronic mercury exposure results in mental retardation, delayed development, language disorders and seizures in children.

An estimated 1.5 million local artisanal gold miners reportedly use about 50 tonnes of mercury to process gold annually.

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Jilted Lover Kills Self

By A Correspondent- A 20 year-old jilted man found hanging from a tree at his lover’s house on Saturday was scheduled to appear for hearing at his workplace over missing funds today.

Tinotenda Zikonya, who was found hanging from a mango tree at his lover, Memory Chivhunga’s parents’ house, was reported to have failed to account for US$1 900 at a money transfer agency he worked for.

Tinotenda failed to account for US$1 900, and on being searched, US$1 000 was found hidden at his place, while US$900 was not recovered.

“He was set to appear for a hearing on Monday (today). He had given the US$900 to Memory to persuade her to reconsider her decision to dump him,” said the source.

“We were surprised to hear about his suicide. We were aware of his affair with Memory as well as one with his workmate called Yolanda.”

Tinotenda sent a message to Memory around midnight informing her about his decision to hang himself at her mother’s house.

Memory woke up to read the message and peeped through the window and saw him hanging from their mango tree.

Tinotenda’s uncle, Stevenson Chimombe, said:

“I enquired from Memory the reason for Tinotenda to take his life at her mother’s house. She told me that she had told him of her intention to end the affair and he didn’t like it.

“Taingoziva kuti musikana ndiye anozviuraira kuti ndarambwa kwete murume, asi zvakawoma zvevana vemazuva ano.

“Memory’s mother knew Tinotenda and had been receiving groceries from him, which is why he decided to take his life at her house.

“Atirwadzisa, ashungurudza mhuri nekuenda nenzira yakadai.”

Memory reportedly decided to call it quits after discovering that Tinotenda was double crossing her with Yolanda.

Kuwadzana residents were shocked by the suicide.

“Tinoda kutema miti yese iripadzimba pane vanasikana kuitira kuti vakuwasha vashaye pekuzvisungirira,” said one resident.

Tinotenda’s body is awaiting a post-mortem at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.

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Country’s Restoration Coming -President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC) leader President Nelson Chamisa has boldly declared he will change the Zimbabwean story after winning the 2023 Presidential plebiscite.

Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa assured the nation of the people’s victory in the coming polls.

“OUR STORY WILL BE GLORIOUS…

We will be a giver & a donor country not a beggar nation. We will change and rewrite the story of Zimbabwe.

In no time, we will restore the glory of this great country! It’s a delayed match!

You will be proud to be a Zimbabwean! #ANewGreatZimbabweplan.”

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COVID Returns, Ambushes Schools

COVID-19 has returned to schools, it has emerged.

The govt has since banned parents and guardians from visiting learners at boarding schools in a move aimed at mitigating the spread of Covid-19.
One of the boarding schools, Shungu High School in Kwekwe in the Midlands province, which had planned for an annual general meeting (AGM) and parents visit on Saturday, was forced to cancel the meeting citing latest communication from the parent ministry.

In a memo addressed to parents and guardians, acting school head, Sister V Morisi wrote: “Following the communication received from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education on the suspension of visits by parents to schools due to Covid-19 escalation, we therefore, postpone the scheduled AGM and visit tomorrow February 18 until further notice. New arrangements will be communicated soon”.

The ministry’s director of communications and advocacy, Mr Taungana Ndoro, confirmed the development.

“The ministry has with immediate effect banned parents and guardians from visiting learners at boarding schools in a move aimed at mitigating against the spread of Covid-19,” he said.

“The ministry is not allowing visiting days by parents/guardians to schools. Covid-19 is escalating and footprints should be minimised. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are still in full force.”

Mr Ndoro said Covid-19 has resurfaced especially in boarding schools, adding that the ministry cannot afford to relax on the risk management measures. He said statistics on Covid- 19 cases in schools will be released soon.

“Stand guided, a minute will be generated in due course to that effect,” said Mr Ndoro.

The 2023 first term opened on Monday, January 9, and is ending on 30 March. The second term is scheduled to open on May 8 ending on August 3 while the third term begins on September 4 ending on December 1.

While parents and guardians were not amused by the move, health officials in the country have been calling on people to remain vigilant as fresh cases of the pandemic continue to be recorded.

Mr Timothy Mavavire from Beitbridge said he had made arrangements to spend Saturday with his son at Shungu only to be told on Friday evening when he was in Bulawayo that the visit had been postponed.

A new variant of the Covid-19 virus, XBB, which is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant has been detected in more than 80 countries with Botswana having detected cases towards the end of last year.

The Ministry of Health and Child Care cordoned off-boarding schools in 2021 from visitors during the term as the bulk of Covid-19 infections were recorded at the institutions.

Traditionally, boarding schools have set visiting days during the term where learners can be visited by their families and interact for a day.

However, following the increase in infections within boarding schools the ministry stopped the visits and has not allowed parents to visit their children since then.

In 2021 the Government also reduced intakes at boarding schools as a preventative measure to allow learners to learn and live in a safe environment where social distancing was possible.

Schools were prohibited from taking additional learners outside the permissible numbers in a bid to contain the situation.

Cabinet last year opened schools in compliance with the SOPs of the Prevention and Management of Covid-19 as well as other influenza-like illnesses.

The SOPs are minimum terms of operation that are set to ensure schools operate in a safe environment without risking a spike in new infections.

Handshakes, hugs and sharing of desks were prohibited and still remain prohibited in schools while classroom occupancy was reduced to 35 learners per classroom to cater for social distancing. Learners have been sanitising as they enter the premises of their schools and masking up to ensure there is no spread of the virus.

The ministry has also noted that school opening days have shifted from Tuesdays to Mondays. Since the coming of the Covid-19 pandemic, school operations have shifted. -state media

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CHAMISA, SHADAYA: 2 Prominent People Hopewell Says Are Losing 2023 Elections, Jobs, Respectively

By Farai D Hove | Two prominent people, the film-maker Hopewell Chin’ono says are losing on their careers, are CCC President Nelson Chamisa and social commentator Shadaya Knight. Chin’ono was on Sunday criticised after threatening micro blogger Shadaya Knight whose recent tweet has hit a record 58million views.

No one in Zimbabwean history has managed to hit 58 million views on Twitter.

The development comes barely a month after Chin’ono attacked the country’s most popular politician Nelson Chamisa, by falsely announcing that he (Chamisa) has never run an official voter registration campaign.

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Shadaya Knight’s tweet was a one line jest over a picture of singer Rihanna with her child and the baby’s father, which the commentator jokes saying, “…The emasculation of men continues…you can already tell who the man is in this relationship…that dude about to be a proud mother of 2???…”

To this Chin’ono writing on Sunday, said Shadaya will never get a job because of this tweet. Chin’ono, who once changed his own name 4 times in the space of 24 months, used the term, “death,” to threaten Shadaya.

He said in full, “This tweet has been retweeted countless times, it has been read by over 58.5 million people, but like death, Shadaya will have to carry the cross alone.

“This tweet will block any international job prospects for him.

“Whilst many cheer him on, he will face the consequences alone!”

He received a series of responses from Zimbabweans far and wide.

“I think that it’s a beginning of a problem where people have to hide what they feel because of imagined international jobs.

“The issue is if it’s wrong in his eyes it’s his opinion, I thought you stood for freedom of expression,” wrote accounts executive, Calvin Majora.

Pachedu convener @amchambi said, “He (ShadayaKnight) does not have to be in the office though but use his brand to make money.

“It’s not about being a worker, he can start his own show even with international media partners.”

Shadaya Knight himself responded saying he isn’t looking for any job.

the Shadaya Knight…
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People’s Victory Unstoppable

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC) leader President Nelson Chamisa has boldly declared he will change the Zimbabwean story after winning the 2023 Presidential plebiscite.

Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa assured the nation of the people’s victory in the coming polls.

“OUR STORY WILL BE GLORIOUS…

We will be a giver & a donor country not a beggar nation. We will change and rewrite the story of Zimbabwe.

In no time, we will restore the glory of this great country! It’s a delayed match!

You will be proud to be a Zimbabwean! #ANewGreatZimbabweplan.”

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Young People Determined To Remove Mnangagwa

Tinashe Sambiri|Young people in Masvingo are determined to remove the Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa from office via the ballot box.

CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma on Friday said: ” We are encouraging young people to register to vote in big numbers. We are glad the clarion call has been heard.”

Chuma also wrote on Twitter:

“NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER!!!

The young people in Masvingo are firm in the clarion call to Register Elect And Protect #REAP_zw .

The agenda is simple: it’s to usher in a prosperous New Great Zimbabwe.”

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Mnangagwa Losing Polls

Tinashe Sambiri|Young people in Masvingo are determined to remove the Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa from office via the ballot box.

CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma on Friday said: ” We are encouraging young people to register to vote in big numbers. We are glad the clarion call has been heard.”

Chuma also wrote on Twitter:

“NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER!!!

The young people in Masvingo are firm in the clarion call to Register Elect And Protect #REAP_zw .

The agenda is simple: it’s to usher in a prosperous New Great Zimbabwe.”

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Injury Setback For Nakamba

Marvelous Nakamba picked an injury in his fourth Luton Town game on Saturday.

The Zimbabwean midfielder limped off in the 68th minute after picking up a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Burnley.

The match marked his first league start at home for the Championship side and was excellent during the time he was on the pitch.

The Hatters conceded ten minutes after Nakamba’s substitution through a penalty, and the goal was the difference at full-time.

Should the injury be a serious one, it would be a setback for the Warriors international after he spent the first half of the season without playing competitive football.

The 29-year-old fell out of favour at Aston Villa and was at times dropped from the matchday squad.

The loan exit provided him with an opportunity to revive his career and he featured in all of Luton’s games since his arrival.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Newcastle United Mourn Christian Atsu

Newcastle United:
We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.

Rest in peace, Christian.

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Sad: Ghana’s Christian Atsu Found Dead

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week’s massive earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday.

Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay. He was 31.

“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. “Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found.”

Atsu had been scheduled to fly out of southern Turkey hours before the quake, but Hatayspor’s manager said on Friday the Ghanaian opted to stay with the club after scoring the winning goal in a Feb. 5 Super Lig match.

Atsu joined Hatayspor in September last year after spells with English Premier League clubs Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle United.

“We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness,” Hatayspor said on Twitter.

Newcastle also paid tribute, saying: “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.”

Atsu won 65 caps for Ghana and helped them reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they lost to Ivory Coast on penalties. He was last selected to play for Ghana in 2019.

He joined Chelsea from Porto in 2013 and had several loan spells at clubs including Vitesse and Bournemouth.

“Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy,” the London club said.

More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, and the toll is expected to rise further with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing in the country’s worst modern disaster.

– Reuters

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Christian Atsu Body Found Under Building

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week’s massive earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday.

Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay. He was 31.

“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay. “Currently, more items are still being taken out. His phone was also found.”

Atsu had been scheduled to fly out of southern Turkey hours before the quake, but Hatayspor’s manager said on Friday the Ghanaian opted to stay with the club after scoring the winning goal in a Feb. 5 Super Lig match.

Atsu joined Hatayspor in September last year after spells with English Premier League clubs Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle United.

“We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness,” Hatayspor said on Twitter.

Newcastle also paid tribute, saying: “A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.”

Atsu won 65 caps for Ghana and helped them reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they lost to Ivory Coast on penalties. He was last selected to play for Ghana in 2019.

He joined Chelsea from Porto in 2013 and had several loan spells at clubs including Vitesse and Bournemouth.

“Chelsea sends our heartfelt condolences to Christian’s family and friends and to all those affected by the earthquake tragedy,” the London club said.

More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, and the toll is expected to rise further with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing in the country’s worst modern disaster.

– Reuters

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Man Hangs Self At Lover’s House

A 20-year-old man committed suicide this morning at his girlfriǝnd’s house after she had ended their relati0nship.

Tinotenda Zikonya from Dawnview Park hung himself on a mango tree outside his estranged l0ver’s house in Kuwadzana 6.

Reports are that he clashed with his l0ver, only identified as Memory.

Their differences started in December when Tinotenda chǝated Memory.

“Whenever I wanted to break up with him he threatened me to commit suicide.

“We have been dat1ng since July 2021 and after he cheated on me, I decided to end the relati0nship but he did not take it lightly.

“And, on top of it all akundinyepera hanzi ndatora US$900 dollars.

“He threatened to fix me,” said Memo.

She said, the man was suicidal.

“Akandi chǝater neumwe musikana so that’s why I said I can’t continue naye.”

It is also being reported that Tinotenda came to the house yesterday, at around 10 am, and assaulted Memory’s parents.

— HMetro

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Man Kills Self After Being Dumped By Lover

A 20-year-old man committed suicide this morning at his girlfriǝnd’s house after she had ended their relati0nship.

Tinotenda Zikonya from Dawnview Park hung himself on a mango tree outside his estranged l0ver’s house in Kuwadzana 6.

Reports are that he clashed with his l0ver, only identified as Memory.

Their differences started in December when Tinotenda chǝated Memory.

“Whenever I wanted to break up with him he threatened me to commit suicide.

“We have been dat1ng since July 2021 and after he cheated on me, I decided to end the relati0nship but he did not take it lightly.

“And, on top of it all akundinyepera hanzi ndatora US$900 dollars.

“He threatened to fix me,” said Memo.

She said, the man was suicidal.

“Akandi chǝater neumwe musikana so that’s why I said I can’t continue naye.”

It is also being reported that Tinotenda came to the house yesterday, at around 10 am, and assaulted Memory’s parents.

— HMetro

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Nakamba Suffers Injury Setback

Marvelous Nakamba picked an injury in his fourth Luton Town game on Saturday.

The Zimbabwean midfielder limped off in the 68th minute after picking up a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Burnley.

The match marked his first league start at home for the Championship side and was excellent during the time he was on the pitch.

The Hatters conceded ten minutes after Nakamba’s substitution through a penalty, and the goal was the difference at full-time.

Should the injury be a serious one, it would be a setback for the Warriors international after he spent the first half of the season without playing competitive football.

The 29-year-old fell out of favour at Aston Villa and was at times dropped from the matchday squad.

The loan exit provided him with an opportunity to revive his career and he featured in all of Luton’s games since his arrival.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Magpies Mourn Christian Atsu

Newcastle United:
We are profoundly saddened to learn that Christian Atsu has tragically lost his life in Turkey’s devastating earthquakes.

A talented player and a special person, he will always be fondly remembered by our players, staff and supporters.

Rest in peace, Christian.

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Hopewell: Shadaya To Lose Job Opportunities Because Of World’s Most Popular Zim Tweet

By Farai D Hove | Film-maker Hopewell Chin’ono was on Sunday criticised after threatening micro blogger Shadaya Knight whose recent tweet has hit a record 58million views.

No one in Zimbabwean history has managed to hit 58 million views on Twitter.

The development comes barely a month after Chin’ono attacked the country’s most popular politician Nelson Chamisa, by falsely announcing that he (Chamisa) has never run an official voter registration campaign.

Shadaya Knight’s tweet was a once line jest over a picture of singer Rihanna with her child and the baby’s father, which the commentator jokes saying, “…The emasculation of men continues…you can already tell who the man is in this relationship…that dude about to be a proud mother of 2???…”

To this Chin’ono writing on Sunday, said Shadaya will never get a job because of this tweet. Chin’ono, who once changed his own name 4 times in the space of 24 months, used the term, “death,” to threaten Shadaya.

He said in full, “This tweet has been retweeted countless times, it has been read by over 58.5 million people, but like death, Shadaya will have to carry the cross alone.

“This tweet will block any international job prospects for him.

“Whilst many cheer him on, he will face the consequences alone!”

He received a series of responses from Zimbabweans far and wide.

“I think that it’s a beginning of a problem where people have to hide what they feel because of imagined international jobs.

“The issue is if it’s wrong in his eyes it’s his opinion, I thought you stood for freedom of expression,” wrote accounts executive, Calvin Majora.

Pachedu convener @amchambi said, “He (ShadayaKnight) does not have to be in the office though but use his brand to make money.

“It’s not about being a worker, he can start his own show even with international media partners.”

Shadaya Knight himself responded saying he isn’t looking for any job.

the Shadaya Knight…
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We Are Changing Zim Story: President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC) leader President Nelson Chamisa has boldly declared he will change the Zimbabwean story after winning the 2023 Presidential plebiscite.

Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa assured the nation of the people’s victory in the coming polls.

“OUR STORY WILL BE GLORIOUS…

We will be a giver & a donor country not a beggar nation. We will change and rewrite the story of Zimbabwe.

In no time, we will restore the glory of this great country! It’s a delayed match!

You will be proud to be a Zimbabwean! #ANewGreatZimbabweplan.”

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Mnangagwa Can Be Removed Via Ballot Box

Tinashe Sambiri|Young people in Masvingo are determined to remove the Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa from office via the ballot box.

CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma on Friday said: ” We are encouraging young people to register to vote in big numbers. We are glad the clarion call has been heard.”

Chuma also wrote on Twitter:

“NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER!!!

The young people in Masvingo are firm in the clarion call to Register Elect And Protect #REAP_zw .

The agenda is simple: it’s to usher in a prosperous New Great Zimbabwe.”

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A Must Read: Cervical Cancer Treatable At Early Stage

Key facts

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020.

About 90% of the new cases and deaths worldwide in 2020 occurred in low- and middle-income countries (1).

Two human papillomavirus (HPV) types (16 and 18) are responsible for nearly 50% of high grade cervical pre-cancers
HPV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact and most people are infected with HPV shortly after the onset of sexual activity. More than 90% of them clear the infection eventually.

Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer compared to women without HIV.

Vaccination against HPV and screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions is a cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage and treated promptly.

Comprehensive cervical cancer control includes primary prevention (vaccination against HPV), secondary prevention (screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions), tertiary prevention (diagnosis and treatment of invasive cervical cancer) and palliative care.

Overview

Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women with an estimated 604 000 new cases in 2020. Of the estimated 342 000 deaths from cervical cancer in 2020, about 90% of these occur in low- and middle-income countries. Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer compared to women without HIV, and an estimated 5% of all cervical cancer cases are attributable to HIV (2). Moreover, in all world regions the contribution of HIV to cervical cancer falls disproportionately on younger women.

In high-income countries, programmes are in place which enable girls to be vaccinated against HPV and women to get screened regularly and treated adequately. Screening allows pre-cancerous lesions to be identified at stages when they can easily be treated.

In low-and middle-income countries, there is limited access to these preventative measures and cervical cancer is often not identified until it has further advanced and symptoms develop. In addition, access to treatment of cancerous lesions (for example, cancer surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy) may be limited, resulting in a higher rate of death from cervical cancer in these countries.

The high mortality rate from cervical cancer globally (age standardized rate among women: 13.3/100 000 in 2020) could be reduced by effective interventions at different stages of life.

HPV and cervical cancer
A large majority of cervical cancer (more than 95%) is due to the human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. Most sexually active women and men will be infected at some point in their lives, and some may be repeatedly infected. More than 90% of the infected populations eventually clear the infection.

Cervical cancer is by far the most common HPV-related disease. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer can be attributed to HPV infection.

Although most HPV infections clear up on their own and most pre-cancerous lesions resolve spontaneously, there is a risk for all women that HPV infection may become chronic and pre-cancerous lesions progress to invasive cervical cancer.

It takes 15 to 20 years for cervical cancer to develop in women with normal immune systems. It can take only 5 to 10 years in women with weakened immune systems, such as those with untreated HIV infection.

Cervical cancer control: a comprehensive approach
The Global strategy towards eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem, adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2020, recommends a comprehensive approach to cervical cancer prevention and control. The recommended actions include interventions across the life course.

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Hopewell Chin’ono Uses “Death” Word To Threaten Shadaya, After World’s Most Popular Zim Tweet

By Farai D Hove | Film-maker Hopewell Chin’ono was on Sunday criticised after threatening micro blogger Shadaya Knight whose recent tweet has hit a record 58million views.

No one in Zimbabwean history has managed to hit 58 million views on Twitter.

The development comes barely a month after Chin’ono attacked the country’s most popular politician Nelson Chamisa, by falsely announcing that he (Chamisa) has never run an official voter registration campaign.

Shadaya Knight’s tweet was a once line jest over a picture of singer Rihanna with her child and the baby’s father, which the commentator jokes saying, “…The emasculation of men continues…you can already tell who the man is in this relationship…that dude about to be a proud mother of 2???…”

To this Chin’ono writing on Sunday, said Shadaya will never get a job because of this tweet. Chin’ono, who once changed his own name 4 times in the space of 24 months, used the term, “death,” to threaten Shadaya.

He said in full, “This tweet has been retweeted countless times, it has been read by over 58.5 million people, but like death, Shadaya will have to carry the cross alone.

“This tweet will block any international job prospects for him.

“Whilst many cheer him on, he will face the consequences alone!”

He received a series of responses from Zimbabweans far and wide.

“I think that it’s a beginning of a problem where people have to hide what they feel because of imagined international jobs.

“The issue is if it’s wrong in his eyes it’s his opinion, I thought you stood for freedom of expression,” wrote accounts executive, Calvin Majora.

Pachedu convener @amchambi said, “He (ShadayaKnight) does not have to be in the office though but use his brand to make money.

“It’s not about being a worker, he can start his own show even with international media partners.”

Shadaya Knight himself responded saying he isn’t looking for any job.

the Shadaya Knight…
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Mining: Do It The Formal Way

Business Correspondent| Below are guidelines one can follow after registering a mine with the country’s relevant office…

Steps to operating a mine after registration in order

1 appoint a manager
This is a process where you appoint a manager at ministry of mines by filling a form that is supplied by ministry of mines
You need your ID plus ID of persons to be appointed plus certificate of registration of mine plus last inspection certificate.

2 appointment of blaster
Is hiring someone with knowledge experience and recognized training and relevant blasting license through the ministry of mines .

3 apply for explosives storage and purchase licenses after your magazine have been inspected and approved.
4 magazine room it’s a special room built for storing explosives.

5 mine register where all employees are registered with full details.

6 Environmental impact assessment depending on level of operation an EIA is necessary that is done through ministry of mines by a consultant

7 Returns will be covered separately
8 EMA report will be covered in detail with Returns
9 gold registration.

10 mining books and information will be covered separately.

For more information

Call /WhatsApp 0774028830 for more

Facebook: Gold Mining Consultancy Zimbabwe

Website: https://www.threewingersenterprises.com

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“People’s Victory Certain “

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC) leader President Nelson Chamisa has boldly declared he will change the Zimbabwean story after winning the 2023 Presidential plebiscite.

Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa assured the nation of the people’s victory in the coming polls.

“OUR STORY WILL BE GLORIOUS…

We will be a giver & a donor country not a beggar nation. We will change and rewrite the story of Zimbabwe.

In no time, we will restore the glory of this great country! It’s a delayed match!

You will be proud to be a Zimbabwean! #ANewGreatZimbabweplan.”

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Botswana Pastor Hires & Kills Zim Thigh Vendor

By- A Botswana Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) pastor is being linked with the murder of a Zimbabwean commercial sex worker in December 2022.

She was found dead in her house in Maun on 24 December last year.

According to The Voice, a Botswana newspaper, as cited by B-Metro, reported that the married pastor, Marvin Pelonomi Radihephi (38) is based in Francistown.

Radihephi is suspected to have killed 48-year-old Warricious Bhunu after he allegedly solicited sex services from her.

He has since appeared before Maun Magistrate Court where he was not asked to plead and was remanded out of custody on condition that he reports every two weeks at Francistown Police Station.

The report says police are waiting for DNA and postmortem results, which will guide the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed with the case.

DNA tests from a used condom are also expected to be used to either link or exonerate Radihephi.

Allegations are that Bhunu was hired by Radihephi for services for two days before Christmas Day when he was visiting his home village of Maun.

Bhunu was alleged to have been found dead in her house located along a street commonly known as Harare at Sanyedi ward the next morning.

According to The Voice, Radihephi allegedly emerged from the room and sat in the car on Christmas Eve, which was on a Sabbath.

Nobody paid much attention until around six o’clock when one of Bhunu’s friends came around to check on her.

The woman greeted Radihephi, whose vehicle was parked right in front of Bhunu’s doorstep, and asked him if she was in and he responded in the affirmative.

The Voice said a witness, who stays in the neighbourhood, added that she was one of the people that came rushing to the scene when Bhunu’s friend who found her dead screamed for help.

Bhunu was allegedly lying naked and motionless on the floor and beside her were some used condoms.

The pastor, who was said to have been sitting in the parked car, is said to have sped off.

However, witnesses had reportedly noted down the car registration numbers.

The matter was then reported to the police and the car owner was tracked down

Pastor Radihephi was later arrested while in possession of the same car.

Bhunu’s body was repatriated back home and was buried last month.

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Zim’s Hub Of Leisure

Choosing a place to stay when embarking on a luxury stay in Zimbabwe is almost as important as the national park or game reserve. To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best spots for luxury accommodation in Zimbabwe:
Harare is the of capital city of Zimbabwe best-known for the business district and tall buildings. The name Harare is derived from that of the outcast Chief Neharawe who with his people occupied the kopje (the hill at the foot of which the commercial area grew).

Highlights
1.National Heroes acre and National Botanical Gardens

  1. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
  2. Mukuvisi Woodlands Epworth Balancing rocks The Kopje
    4 Galleries,Curio shops, local street markets

Best for
business trips
Family and group getaways

The hub of leisure in Zimbabwe
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CSOs Demands Amendment Of Drugs Act To Include Mutoriro

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have implored the government to amend the Dangerous Drugs Act and Criminal Codification Act, saying the laws do not classify drugs such as crystal meth as illegal substances.

Crystal meth commonly referred to as guka/mutoriro or dombo has become one of the leading drugs abused by youths, including school children.

In response to the drug “epidemic”, the Police have intensified operations against drug abuse resulting in the arrest of more than 2 000 people.

In a report published by NewsDay titled Drugs and Hard Substance Abuse: The New Menace in our Public Education System, the CSOs said:Zimbabwe is required to review its current outdated legislation to include various types of drugs like crystal meth that are not explicitly covered by the Criminal Codification Act and the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Despite the existence of these regulations, only the scheduled drugs which are named in the Dangerous Drugs Act read together with the drugs named under section 155 of the Criminal Code are construed to be dangerous.

This means that drugs such as methamphetamine (guka/mutoriro or dombo) are not spelt out in the Criminal Code or the Dangerous Drugs Act.

As such, the Dangerous Drugs Act of Zimbabwe and the Criminal Code are not contemporary with the trending drugs.

Therefore, the youth are taking advantage of these legal gaps and are now using drugs that do not attract court action such as sodium polyacrylate extracted from diapers because diapers or pads are legal products found everywhere in public.

Hence, there is a need for more focused drug legislation that allows drug abuse survivors to seek help without fear of criminalisation and facing other penalties.

According to this line of argument, illicit drug use is a public health concern rather than a criminal issue.

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Zimbabwe Seeks Increased Power Generation At Kariba

Zimbabwe is seeking an emergency meeting with the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) to discuss water allocations to improve power generation at Kariba South Hydroelectric Power Station.

Towards the end of 2022, ZRA drastically reduced water allocation to both ZESA and ZESCO, which share equally water resources at the complex.Business Times quoted Energy and Power Development Minister, Zhemu Soda as saying Zimbabwean authorities will meet ZRA over water allocation.

Said Soda:We are meeting ZRA with the hope that water allocation is going to be increased and improve our generation.

He said Zimbabwe is currently importing about 500 megawatts (MW) from regional power utilities.

ZESA is struggling to bring on line two new generators at the country’s largest coal-fired power plant, Hwange Power Station.

Chinese contractor, Sinohydro Corporation was supposed to commission Unit 7 with a generation capacity of 300MW last year but has hitherto failed to do so.

Meanwhile, Zambia power utility ZESCO last week announced an end to load shedding after it upgraded power generation at various power stations across the country.

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Armed Robber Who Escaped From Chikurubi Arrested Again

Police have confirmed the arrest of an armed robber who escaped from Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in November 2022, where he was serving six years for a case of robbery committed in Glen Norah in 2018.

Below is the statement issued by the spokesman for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi:The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Mirikia Pirikisi alias Henrik Nyathi (38) and Arnold Mhosva (29), in connection with a case of robbery which occurred on 15th February 2023 at Total Service Station, along Beitbridge- Bulawayo Road, Beitbridge, where an illegal forex dealer was shot on the leg with a pistol, before US$26 000 cash and a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number, AGA 7073, were stolen.

The complainant had received a call from one of the suspects, only identified as Leonard Huni, who claimed that he wanted to exchange an equivalent of ZAR 100 000 cash for United States dollars.

Police later received a report of robbery from the complainant through the phone. The police swiftly attended the scene and found the suspects surrounded by a mob, leading to their arrest.

It was established the suspects were involved in a road traffic accident with the stolen vehicle, before being apprehended and attacked with stones, logs, fists and feet by members of the public, who went on to steal the complainant’s money during the commotion.

The suspects sustained head injuries and were referred to Beitbridge District Hospital where Arnold Mhosva died upon admission.

The arrest led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle, an MC 1911 pistol with five 9mm rounds an empty magazine,  and a 9mm spent cartridge.

Further investigations by the police established that Mirikia Pirikisi was being sought in connection with escaping from Chikurubi Prison in November 2022, where he was serving six years for a case of robbery committed in Glen Norah in 2018.

Mirikia Pirikisi is also linked to a robbery case that occurred in Beitbridge in December 2017, in which an illegal forex dealer was attacked before ZAR 35 000, 900 Euros and US$500 cash were stolen.

He is implicated in another robbery case that occurred in November 2022 in Highlands, Harare where cash and clothes were stolen.

Meanwhile, investigations by the police led to the arrest of Jeremiah Hwati (35), who was part of the mob which stole the complainant’s money.

Jeremiah Hwati implicated other suspects only identified as Khedha and Langton.

Investigations are underway to account for the other suspects, including Leonard Huni who allegedly provided the firearm used during the robbery.

The firearm was stolen in South Africa in January 2023 by means of unlawful entry into premises.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores the public to be alert and wary of criminals who lure them to engage in shoddy forex deals and later on attack them.

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Rand Falls Again As ANC Troubles Mount

The rand is taking a beating in markets this week as a combination of local and global issues weighs the currency down.

The local unit was trading at R18.22 to the dollar on Friday morning (17 February) having broken and settled over the R18 to the dollar mark earlier in the week.

The rand had been on the cusp of R18 for much of the week, but was pushed over the edge after strong economic data in the US raised flags for further rate hikes by the Fed.

Locally, rating agency Fitch issued a stern warning over the ongoing load shedding crisis, while investor sentiment soured as the governing ANC pushed harder into far-left policies and alliances.

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CCC Members Acquitted Of Fabricated Assault Charges

A Gutu magistrate Mandlekosi Ndlovu has ruled that a case of 2 CCC activists charged for assaulting Zanu PF Mpandawana youth Deadly Poronario was a fabrication and that instead it was Poronario who provocked the CCC youth.

He acquitted Tinotenda Makumbe and his father Nhamo Makumbe.

Ironically it was the CCC duo who reported a case of assault against Zanu PF youth first but Mpandawana Police refused to open a docket and instead arrested the complainants.

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Emotional Send-off For Wayne Ndlovu

The 16-year-old Founders High School student, Wayne Ndlovu who was stabbed to death by one of his peers from a neighbouring school has been buried at Umvutsha Cemetery in Bulawayo.

Wayne Ndlovu, who was a Form Four pupil at Founders High School was murdered this Monday during a gang brawl between his school and Hamilton High, a neighbouring school.

As if to let the students have a feel of the consequences of their actions, a funeral service was held at Founders High School this Friday morning where scores of pupils from different schools and parents were in attendance.

“I am in pain. I was talking to him the day before he died. I died know he was going to die. He was a good person he didn’t deserve it,” a classmate said.

Although emotionally distraught, Wayne’s parents said as difficult as it might be to accept the pain of losing their child, they believe his death will bring an end to the endless brawls between schools.

His father said, “Boys and girls no more violence please. Boys and girls, do not even think about revenging. The battle is not yours, if you want to take this physically your fingers are going to get burnt.”
Founders High School head, Ms Dorothea Moyo said Wayne’s death has affected the whole school, with most students still struggling to come to terms with the tragic incident.

She said, “We have lost an enthusiastic young learner. It’s difficult to see my learners looking so depressed, crying and mourning.”

Bulawayo ZANU PF provincial chairperson, Jabulani Sibanda pleaded with students to shun gang fights, bullying and drug abuse.

“Kids must be protected from drugs. They are killing our youths,” he said.

Meanwhile, a 17 year old pupil from Hamilton High School who allegedly fatally stabbed the late learner has since appeared in court facing charges of murder.

The tragic incident comes on the backdrop of an increase in gang brawls at boys’ schools such as Hamilton, Milton and Gifford High schools.

Most of the clashes are reportedly fuelled by the need to control territories in the city centre and generational beliefs of enmity that are passed down to freshman by the seniors during orientation.- ZBC News

https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/02/18/sorrow-as-murdered-founders-pupil-buried/