Marry Mubaiwa allegedly diverted the entourage that accompanied Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to seek medical attention in South Africa to a hotel instead of going straight to hospital upon their arrival, as a court in Harare heard yesterday.
Mubaiwa allegedly instructed the security team accompanying VP Chiwenga to South Africa that he wanted to rest before taking him to hospital.
It then took the security team to use force to take him out of the hotel on the night of the following day, a court heard.
Warrant Officer Warren Sibanda, a nurse at Presidential Guard headquarters hospital, made the revelations while testifying as a State witness in a matter Mubaiwa is charged with attempted murder.
Mubaiwa allegedly tried to kill VP Chiwenga at a time he was seeking medical treatment in South Africa.
She denied the charges when her trial opened before Harare regional magistrate Mrs Feresi Chakanyuka.
“When we got to the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria, we entered through the basement. I thought I was at the hospital.
“I asked my superiors who told me that it was a directive from the accused who said the complainant wanted to rest. The rooms were already booked,” he said. Warrant Officer Sibanda told the court that Vice President Chiwenga asked him why they had taken him to a hotel instead of hospital, but he could not reply.
He told the court that he then went to inform the deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr John Mangwiro, about the Vice President’s concerns.
“After our arrival, the accused went to check on her child in another room and the complainant called me and asked me why we had taken him to the hotel instead of the hospital.
“I could not respond and I went to my superiors. Dr Mangwiro told me that the accused had indicated that the complainant wanted to rest.
“They said she was in control and there was nothing we could do. We spent the night and the following day at the hotel. Then at night we then went to hospital,” Warrant Officer Sibanda said.
He said Mubaiwa shouted at the security team on the evening they wanted to take the Vice President to hospital saying they were disturbing him.
Warrant Officer Sibanda said they had to use force to take him out of the hotel.
“Accused was shouting at everyone saying we were disturbing the complainant who wanted to rest. Force had to be used to take the complainant to hospital,” he said.
Warrant Officer Sibanda told the court that the Vice President did not resist when they wanted to take him to hospital.
He said Mubaiwa remained sleeping at the hotel while they took the Vice President to hospital.
Warrant Officer Sibanda said he provided basic nursing care for the two months the VP stayed in hospital.
He said he never slept at the hotel during the time of their stay in South Africa.
“Accused came to the hospital on June 24. I was doing basic nursing care.
“For the two months I was always by his bedside and never been to the hotel,” Warrant Officer Sibanda said.
He also told the court that Mubaiwa would only visit the Vice President during the night and was always accompanied by one Dr Bruce.
“They would seek privacy. We would then go out of the room,” Warrant officer Sibanda said.
He said one day he asked for permission to go and wash the Vice President’s clothes and only to return to be told that the security team had an altercation with Mubaiwa.
“When I returned, I saw the security team and Nyoni, who was part of security, said they had an altercation with the accused. I then noticed blood stains on the door and the complainant’s T-shirt.
“When I left him, he was in bed. I may not know what had happened,” Warrant officer Sibanda said.
He told the court that after the incident, they started refusing to give Mubaiwa and Dr Bruce exclusive privacy with the Vice President.
Warrant Officer Sibanda said Mubaiwa also delayed Vice President Chiwenga’s flight from South Africa to China where he wanted to seek further treatment.
The matter continues on March 13 when Warrant Officer Sibanda will be cross-examined by Mubaiwa’s lawyer.
Mr Lancelot Mutsokoti and Mrs Tinashe Makiya appeared for the State. -state media
A 28-YEAR-OLD Kezi man is on the run after fatally striking his 68-year-old grandmother with a log following a dispute over an undisclosed issue.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which occurred in Gole Village. She identified the suspect as Mpumelelo Dube.
Insp Mangena said Dube was sitting with his grandmother Bongiwe Ncube in her kitchen hut together with his siblings when the suspect struck her with a wooden log on the back of her head.
“I can confirm that we recorded a murder case that occurred in Gole Village in Kezi on Friday. Mpumelelo Dube was with his grandmother Bongiwe Ncube in her kitchen hut together with her grandchildren when a misunderstanding arose over an undisclosed issue,” she said.
“Dube picked up a wooden log and struck his grandmother three times on the back of her head and she died on the spot.”
After committing the offence, Dube fled from the scene. Ncube’s body was ferried to Maphisa District Hospital Mortuary.
Insp Mangena urged members of the public to desist from resorting to violence to resolve problems.
She said people should engage third parties and find ways to solve their problems amicably.
Insp Mangena appealed to members of the public with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact any nearest police station.- Chronicle
The weakened Tropical Storm Freddy has killed one person, damaged houses and sugarcane plantations in various parts of the country since Saturday.
Freddy arrived in the Mozambique channel, on February 22 and remained in the channel for two days, before making landfall on the Mozambique coast around Maxixe (about 400km from the south eastern border of Zimbabwe) last Friday.
Due to the distance, Freddy failed to make it to Zimbabwe as anticipated on February 24.
In a statement yesterday, the Department of Civil Protection in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works said in light of the anticipated cyclone, which later became a storm, civil protection organisations, provinces and development partners, were on high alert.
Provincial and district Command Centres in the districts likely to be affected were manned 24 hours.
The DCP said they continue to receive updates from provinces and districts that were most likely to be affected by Freddy.
In Mazowe District of Mashonaland Central Province, an eight classroom block had its roof blown off by strong winds at Musarara Primary School in Ward 9.
In Ward 11, five houses had their roofs blown off and furniture damaged.
In Shamva urban, a heavy wind storm was witnessed on Sunday around 2pm, and uprooted a Mukuyu tree at Cross junction along Chakonda Road, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man.
Mashonaland provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe has identified the deceased as Roberto Mukanwa, of Mukanwa Village under Chief Bushu. Mukanwa, who was a tout along the Shamva-Chakonda Road, had taken shelter under a makeshift shade that was under the Mukuyu tree.
Insp Mundembe said the body was retrieved and taken to Shamva Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem.
The DCP said in Manicaland Province, Chipinge District received heavy rains and strong winds on Sunday resulting in roofs of staff houses being blown off at Simudzai Primary School in Chipinge and Checheche Primary School in Chisumbanje.
In Masvingo Province’s Bikita District, one thatched hut was struck by lightning on Saturday in Kutsirai Village, while in Zaka District’s Marimira Village, Ward 13, “a house was completely destroyed by rainfall on February 26, 2023”.
In Chiredzi District’s Ward 19, Hippo Valley Estates, sugarcane plantations “were extensively damaged”, said the DCP.
Added the DCP: “The country is still in the cyclone season and is also prone to other extreme weather events, hence, it is imperative that all national and sub-national structures remain vigilant in the same spirit that was prevailing in preparation for Cyclone Freddy.
“Given the unpredictable nature of Tropical Storm Freddy in the ensuing days after the original forecast regarding its trajectory, the department in collaboration with MSD (Meteorological Services Department) and other stakeholders has scheduled for a mission to give feedback to the nation and particularly communities.
“This will build confidence in future early warning programmes, alerts amongst the citizens.”
Explaining the weakening of Freddy, the MSD said cyclones are weakened by two main factors which are; frictional surfaces due to mountains and other land objects that disturb the smooth flow of winds within the system, and lack of moisture especially when outside the ocean waters.
The delays by Freddy to make a landfall in Mozambique saw it weakening its magnitude and reducing its severity, hence the delays in reaching Zimbabwe on February 24 as initially projected.
In its update on Saturday, the MSD said the weakened Freddy was expected to last until today.-state media
A Harare-based engineering company and Lukhanyiso Primary School in Bulawayo are in a stand-off with the former refusing to release a 66-seater bus bought by the school.
Willovale Vehicle Body Engineering wants the school authorities to issue a public apology for having claimed that the company sold them a second-hand bus as a brand new vehicle.
The dispute resulted in the then headmaster Mr Thintitha Mpofu and School Development Committee Mr Phethengani Nyoni being arrested after they were reported to the police by parents.
Following the duo’s arrest, parents also set up an ad hoc committee chaired by Mzilikazi district schools inspector Ms Zanele Muyambo.
In both instances, Messrs Mpofu and Nyoni were cleared. However, Willovale Vehicle Body Engineering felt that their image was tarnished following the unsubstantiated allegations.
On Friday parents met school authorities and resolved that the school should take delivery of the bus which was returned to the company in 2019.
The company has however said it can only deliver the bus after the parents make a public apology.
Company managing director Mr Silvester Matambo said the bus had a 36 months guarantee just like all buses sold to other schools and institutions.
He said the bus will not leave their workshop until there is a written apology from the school.
“One thing to note is that the bus had a guarantee of 36 months. The problem with Lukhanyiso was that parents were misled by someone in the school management that some bus funds were embezzled leading to internal squabbles,” said Mr Matambo.
He said when the bus was delivered to the company in March 2019 for routine servicing, the company was later informed that the parents no longer wanted the bus.
“The bus has been parked at our workshop since that time. We need a written apology from the SDC for us to release the bus,” said Mr Matambo.
He said their reputation was at stake following the baseless allegations.
“The social media was abuzz with stories which tarnished our image following this dispute with the school authorities,” said Mr Matambo.
He said when the school bought the bus for $120 000, the company made it clear that it was a refurbished vehicle not a brand new one. -state media
Students at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) yesterday boycotted lectures in a protest that saw the institution rescinding last week’s decision to increase tuition fees by more than 100 percent.
The students started mobilising each other using social media platforms demanding that the university reverts to last semester’s fee structure.
Those who spoke to Chronicle said they were shocked last week to learn that the university was now demanding up to US$770 from around US$320 for under graduate programmes, and the money was said to be payable in local currency at the prevailing official exchange rate.
At about 8AM yesterday, students forcibly closed one of the entrances at Nust in a bid to stop anyone from accessing the university. The NUST Students’ Representative council (SRC) led the protest and sent around fliers detailing their grievances and why lectures should be aborted. When a Chronicle news crew arrived at the university, SRC members were standing by the pedestrian gate turning away students. The institution called the anti-riot police who quickly dispersed the students.
While some SRC members were urging students to boycott lectures, the other members were said to be involved in meeting with Nust administrators.
Later on, in a video addressed to students circulating on social media platforms, Nust SRC president Muziwenkosi Moyo said they had forced the university to drop the new fees structure.
“We have won. The draconian fees have been reduced. We would love to thank you all who stood in solidarity with us in the stay away,” he said.
In a press statement which was released later in the day, Moyo said the university had pegged the fees in US dollar to preserve its value.
He said students could however pay the fees using local currency.
“We want to update you on the recent developments concerning the call by the SRC for students to stay away from university premises. After a meeting with university management, we are pleased to announce that we have reached favourable resolutions that are pro-student,” he said.
“We are happy to inform you that the recently hiked fees of US$720 have been revoked and removed from your portals. Students will now continue to pay the preset ZWL fees structure adopted in September 2022.”
Moyo encouraged students to ensure that they are registered.
He said it is important for university fees to be affordable so that no one is deprived of the opportunity to learn.
Asked via written questions why the university had reversed the decision to increase fees, Nust director of communication and marketing Mr Thabani Mpofu did not provide any answers but said the matter had been resolved and students were back in lectures.
“The situation on campus is back to normal,” said Mr Mpofu.
He said students were sent notices to their portals indicating varying fee increases, depending on one’s faculty.
Students in the faculty of medicine were the hardest hit as the fee went from around US$320 to US$770.
In the faculty of sciences and engineering the fees was now pegged at US$720.
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Permanent Secretary Professor Fanuel Tagwira said following morning disturbances at Nust, he engaged the university to understand the source of the problem.
He said the university told him that the fees had been increased through an error.
“The university told me no fees changes had been made. They said someone punched in the wrong numbers to students’ portals, however it has now been rectified,” said Prof Tagwira.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Insp Abednico Ncube said his office had not received the report regarding the incident that resulted in police being called to Nust to restore order.-state media
Tinashe Sambiri|The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) has paid tribute to Mboneni Ncube.
Mboneni Ncube, a CCC activist, was murdered by Zanu PF hooligans on February 27, 2022.
In a statement, CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma accused Zanu PF vice president Constantino Chiwenga of causing Mboneni Ncube’s death.
“In a democracy, no one must be killed for being politically different.
On this day last year, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s murderous & blood thirsty fascist regime claimed the life of Mboneni Ncube. It must be noted that this happened after “crush lice” vitriolic rants by C Chiwenga,” Chuma wrote on Twitter.
By A Correspondent| Lack of sound sponsorship and dearth of basic empowerment skills are the main problems affecting artisanal miners.
Lack of insurance is another factor affecting miners.
In a bid to empower and equip miners with essential skills, Three Wingers Enterprises, a Zimbabwean company that focuses on mining consultancy, has embarked on offering theoretical and practical assistance to miners.
See presentation below:
SMART MINING OR SPONSORSHIP
Artisanal mining is sustained by what is commonly called sponsorship, sponsors bring money , food , diesel , explosives , headgears and expertise.
They either bring all or one of them to help miner owner and workers achieve what they couldn’t do on their own .
Bringing all increases risks of huge loses but decreases chances of losing when you indeed make money . Basically sponsorship is the unrecognised life blood of Artisanal mining directly or indirectly. It ranges from formal agreements, informal written to equipment hire loan , truck loan , milling loan even informal cash loan of mouth watering amounts passed within two parties without any writing on paper .
Those that are usually paid back come with huge profits of over 100% those who are not paid back usually disappear for ever .
We once wanted to do a video documentary of how it disappear or multiple by giving a full recorded mining activity from day one unfortunately resources limited us . In these series we will first list in this article reasons why some of the sponsorship monies are not paid back then cover in detail explain how it works . REASONS FOR FAILURE TO PAY BACK SPONSORSHIP IN EXACT ORDER 1 under sponsorship 2 lack of knowledge of Artisanal mining 3 improper monitoring tools 4 lack of insurance ( guarantee) 5 hitting a gold dry spell 6 failing to include all parties when signing.
1 UNDER SPONSOR This is a situation whereby you sponsor with insufficient funds and leave key areas of the transaction to make it a success unattended risking low returns or encouraging other co-sponsors to be included without your knowledge to come in with better understanding of mining thereby taking you out of the picture. Before you sponsor ask questions that would clearly paint the picture of exactly how much is the total cost of the transaction who covers what and what is expected of you how long it will take ( always multiply their estimated time by 3 ) . Sometimes what the miner owner needs is money for personal use let that be spelled out clearly know what you are getting into most things used at the mine are found in all major towns in Zimbabwe. Inorder to reduce risks look for a mining consultancy company to do analysis and agreements writing for you at a fee .
Below is a general list of first level mining and general prices then lastly available ongoing mines ready for sponsorships 1 compressor hire 10% of proceeds 2diesel 200litres 3 explosives set 3boxes 1000usd 4 Food 150usd 5 Petty cash 100usd 6 ore transportation and permits paid after process .
List of sponsorship opportunities 1 mining consultant company 3000usd long term engagement terms discussed 2 repairing tanks 1500usd longterm with minimum returns 300usd per month .
3 explosives and diesel x 4mines 4 mine open full scale joint venture open budget 5 Lithium mines both joint venture and purchase.
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world.
“While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and a positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world who lack access to high quality, respectful health care,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). “These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services before, during and after childbirth, and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights.”
The report, which tracks maternal deaths nationally, regionally and globally from 2000 to 2020, shows there were an estimated 287 000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2020. This marks only a slight decrease from 309 000 in 2016 when the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into effect. While the report presents some significant progress in reducing maternal deaths between 2000 and 2015, gains largely stalled, or in some cases even reversed, after this point.
In two of the eight UN regions – Europe and Northern America, and Latin America and the Caribbean – the maternal mortality rate increased from 2016 to 2020, by 17% and 15% respectively. Elsewhere, the rate stagnated. The report notes, however, that progress is possible. For example, two regions – Australia and New Zealand, and Central and Southern Asia – experienced significant declines (by 35% and 16% respectively) in their maternal mortality rates during the same period, as did 31 countries across the world.
“For millions of families, the miracle of childbirth is marred by the tragedy of maternal deaths,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “No mother should have to fear for her life while bringing a baby into the world, especially when the knowledge and tools to treat common complications exist. Equity in healthcare gives every mother, no matter who they are or where they are, a fair chance at a safe delivery and a healthy future with their family.”
In total numbers, maternal deaths continue to be largely concentrated in the poorest parts of the world and in countries affected by conflict. In 2020, about 70% of all maternal deaths were in sub-Saharan Africa. In nine countries facing severe humanitarian crises, maternal mortality rates were more than double the world average (551 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births, compared to 223 globally).
“This report provides yet another stark reminder of the urgent need to double down on our commitment to women and adolescent health,” said Juan Pablo Uribe, Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank, and Director of the Global Financing Facility. “With immediate action, more investments in primary health care and stronger, more resilient health systems, we can save lives, improve health and well-being, and advance the rights of and opportunities for women and adolescents.”
Severe bleeding, high blood pressure, pregnancy-related infections, complications from unsafe abortion, and underlying conditions that can be aggravated by pregnancy (such as HIV/AIDS and malaria) are the leading causes of maternal deaths. These are all largely preventable and treatable with access to high-quality and respectful healthcare.
Community-centered primary health care can meet the needs of women, children and adolescents and enable equitable access to critical services such as assisted births and pre- and postnatal care, childhood vaccinations, nutrition and family planning. However, underfunding of primary health care systems, a lack of trained health care workers, and weak supply chains for medical products are threatening progress.
Roughly a third of women do not have even four of a recommended eight antenatal checks or receive essential postnatal care, while some 270 million women lack access to modern family planning methods. Exercising control over their reproductive health – particularly decisions about if and when to have children – is critical to ensure that women can plan and space childbearing and protect their health. Inequities related to income, education, race or ethnicity further increase risks for marginalized pregnant women, who have the least access to essential maternity care but are most likely to experience underlying health problems in pregnancy.
“It is unacceptable that so many women continue to die needlessly in pregnancy and childbirth. Over 280,000 fatalities in a single year is unconscionable,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem. “We can and must do better by urgently investing in family planning and filling the global shortage of 900,000 midwives so that every woman can get the lifesaving care she needs. We have the tools, knowledge and resources to end preventable maternal deaths; what we need now is the political will.”
The COVID-19 pandemic may have further held back progress on maternal health. Noting the current data series ends in 2020, more data will be needed to show the true impacts of the pandemic on maternal deaths. However, COVID-19 infections can increase risks during pregnancy, so countries should take action to ensure pregnant women and those planning pregnancies have access to COVID-19 vaccines and effective antenatal care.
“Reducing maternal mortality remains one of the most pressing global health challenges,” said John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. “Ending preventable maternal deaths and providing universal access to quality maternal health care require sustained national and international efforts and unwavering commitments, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that every mother, everywhere, survives childbirth, so that she and her children can thrive.”
The report reveals that the world must significantly accelerate progress to meet global targets for reducing maternal deaths, or else risk the lives of over 1 million more women by 2030.
A 28-YEAR-OLD Kezi man is on the run after fatally striking his 68-year-old grandmother with a log following a dispute over an undisclosed issue.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which occurred in Gole Village. She identified the suspect as Mpumelelo Dube.
Insp Mangena said Dube was sitting with his grandmother Bongiwe Ncube in her kitchen hut together with his siblings when the suspect struck her with a wooden log on the back of her head.
“I can confirm that we recorded a murder case that occurred in Gole Village in Kezi on Friday. Mpumelelo Dube was with his grandmother Bongiwe Ncube in her kitchen hut together with her grandchildren when a misunderstanding arose over an undisclosed issue,” she said.
“Dube picked up a wooden log and struck his grandmother three times on the back of her head and she died on the spot.”
After committing the offence, Dube fled from the scene. Ncube’s body was ferried to Maphisa District Hospital Mortuary.
Insp Mangena urged members of the public to desist from resorting to violence to resolve problems.
She said people should engage third parties and find ways to solve their problems amicably.
Insp Mangena appealed to members of the public with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact any nearest police station.- Chronicle
Zanu-PF-aligned preacher Obadiah Musindo has been arrested and is detained at Harare Central police station on allegations he stole US$5,900 worth of cellphones.
According to NewZimbabwe, Musindo was arrested Monday 20 February.
The Destiny for Africa Network founder is alleged to have duped Munyaradzi Kereva who runs a mobile phones company in Harare of an iPhone 14 ProMax (256G) worth US$2,450, an iPhone 12 ProMax (256G) worth US$1,450, a Samsung S22 worth US$1,600 and a Samsung F12 worth US$300 last year October.
According to his docket, Musindo collected the phones and misrepresented to Kereva that he will be coming back with payment.
Musindo allegedly told Kereva he wanted to sell the phones to one of his clients at Sakunda Holdings offices.
He did not return as promised and evaded Kereva until his arrest.- Bulawayo 24
?DAY 258: We’re almost 100 days short of a year since @JobSikhala1 was arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. His persecution remains a dark stain on our democracy. Bail is a constitutional right. Let’s continue in solidarity with our change champion. #FreeWiwa ? pic.twitter.com/Gyq0zHZ4dk
By- Tropical Storm Freddy has destroyed buildings in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts.
Manica Post also reports that two people and seven cattle were struck by lightning following incessant rains being received across the country at the weekend.
This comes at a time when the Civil Protection Committee (CPU) has activated its systems in preparation for any eventualities in the wake of the envisioned tropical storm. Heavy rains and adverse weather conditions are expected in most areas around Manicaland Province after Tropical Storm Freddy made a landfall in Mozambique and is expected to induce more wet and harsh weather conditions in some parts of the country, Manicaland included. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has suspended today (Friday)’s lessons in areas that are likely to be affected. Part of the circular reads: “In view of the impending heavy rains, all institutions providing primary and secondary education are advised that localised flash floods caused by Tropical Storm Freddy are probable in parts of Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central provinces as well as Harare Metropolitan Province. “The above-named areas have been placed on high alert and as a result of this extreme weather likelihood, no learners are to attend school or face-to-face instruction on Friday, February 24, 2023. “Boarders are to remain in their hostels and continue with their studies via alternative learning modes from the confines of a safe environment. Heads of schools in these provinces are advised to exercise caution by notifying day learners not to attend school on Friday or to attempt to cross any flooded rivers.” Ministry of Local Government and Public Works also chipped in and said: “The Department of Civil Protection is urging citizens to be on high alert of forecasted Severe Tropical Storm Freddy. The spinning cloud-bands of the severe Tropical Storm Freddy are anticipated to cause localised heavy rains (above 65mm), and strong winds in districts such as Chimanimani, Chipinge, Chiredzi, Mwenezi, Beitbridge, Chivi, Masvingo Rural, Zaka and Bikita. “Tropical Strom Freddy is, however, expected to weaken from Saturday. We call on all relevant stakeholders and traditional leaders to step up efforts to disseminate information to their various communities, in particular all Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland South provinces where heavy rains accompanied by strong winds are expected. “We urge the citizens to take heed of the Meteorological Services Department alerts as they continue monitoring the unfolding situation. Citizens should be on the watch for possible flooding, avoid crossing flooded rivers or streams, stay indoors and avoid artisanal mining on shacky grounds during the period. Citizens living in low-lying area also encouraged to move to high ground.” Chipinge District Development Coordinator (DDC), Mr William Mashava said one person and seven cattle were struck by lightning, while two schools buildings had their roofs blown off in the district. “From the rains that have been received so far, some classroom blocks have had their roofs blown off. About eight houses had their roof blown off at Chinyamukwakwa, Vheneka and Chisumbanje areas. In Ward 27, seven beasts that were struck by lightning,” he said. Mr Mashava said they have activated CPU systems in the district and development partners have come in handy in their disaster preparedness initiatives. “We are preparing for any eventuality in the district that might come as a result of the effects of Tropical Storm Freddy. In almost every ward, we have at least two schools that were reserved for possible evacuation. We have received immense support from development partners. Some have donated their vehicles that will be on standby. Some have provided chainsaws, based on the past experiences whereby we could not reach out to some areas after roads were blocked by trees. “Some chipped in with whistles, megaphones, ropes and other non-food items. Sixty tents have already been delivered to Tongogara Refugees Camp. The Meteorological Services Department in conjunction with the Ministry of Publicity, Information and Broadcasting Services and PLAN will be helping with communication throughout the process,” he said. Chimanimani DDC, Mr Joseph Manyurapasi confirmed that a classroom block had its roof blown off at Mataa Primary. Mr Manyurapasi also confirmed the death of a Chimanimani villager who was struck by lightning. “So far, we have received a report at Mataa Primary School where a classroom block had its roof blown off. We also have a report of a person who was killed by lightning on Tuesday in Chief Mutambara’s area,” he said. In Mutasa, acting DDC, Mrs Caroline Tichawangana said the CPU is on high alert and no loss of lives and property has so far been reported in the district. “So far we have not recorded any rainfall related damages. It is raining in most parts of the district and heavy rains are being reported in Honde Valley and areas surrounding DC. “We have alerted our communities of the impending Tropical Storm Freddy through various platforms and we have identified 93 evacuation centres across the district. We have also activated our district command centre with members on standby to respond to any emergencies,” said Mrs Tichawangana. Buhera DDC, Mr Freeman Maviza said: “All communities have been alerted of the impending storm. Evacuation centres have been established in hot spot areas.” Nyanga DDC, Mr Nyashadzashe Zindove said: “We are always alert and this time we have activated our CPU in the district. So far we have not received reports on any damages and loss of life.” Cyclone Idai survivor, Mr Givemore Muzhambi said his house in Ngangu Township Extension has been flooded by the incessant rains being received in Chimanimani since last week. “We are frightened. I have a family of eight and during the last cyclone disaster, my house was destroyed while we were sleeping inside. We were all injured and that trauma is coming back to haunt us. We are praying that nothing happens,” he said. Mr Freddy Makuyana said he is planning to leave Chimanimani for Mutare with his family this weekend and return after the anticipated tropical storm. “A good number of people have actually left Ngangu Township for higher ground and other areas. We are doing this because we lost a lot of friends and relatives during Cyclone Idai. We are alert and were told to rush to evacuation centres when disaster strikes,” he said. Ms Prudence Mukwayo said they are well prepared for the tropical storm. “Unlike in the past, we are adequately prepared, thanks to the information being disseminated by our community radio stations. We have the station and cyclone monitors telling us to be always alert and I believe this will save lives and property,” she said.
By A Correspondent| Lack of sound sponsorship and dearth of basic empowerment skills are the main problems affecting artisanal miners.
Lack of insurance is another factor affecting miners.
In a bid to empower and equip miners with essential skills, Three Wingers Enterprises, a Zimbabwean company that focuses on mining consultancy, has embarked on offering theoretical and practical assistance to miners.
See presentation below:
SMART MINING OR SPONSORSHIP
Artisanal mining is sustained by what is commonly called sponsorship, sponsors bring money , food , diesel , explosives , headgears and expertise.
They either bring all or one of them to help miner owner and workers achieve what they couldn’t do on their own .
Bringing all increases risks of huge loses but decreases chances of losing when you indeed make money . Basically sponsorship is the unrecognised life blood of Artisanal mining directly or indirectly. It ranges from formal agreements, informal written to equipment hire loan , truck loan , milling loan even informal cash loan of mouth watering amounts passed within two parties without any writing on paper .
Those that are usually paid back come with huge profits of over 100% those who are not paid back usually disappear for ever .
We once wanted to do a video documentary of how it disappear or multiple by giving a full recorded mining activity from day one unfortunately resources limited us . In these series we will first list in this article reasons why some of the sponsorship monies are not paid back then cover in detail explain how it works . REASONS FOR FAILURE TO PAY BACK SPONSORSHIP IN EXACT ORDER 1 under sponsorship 2 lack of knowledge of Artisanal mining 3 improper monitoring tools 4 lack of insurance ( guarantee) 5 hitting a gold dry spell 6 failing to include all parties when signing.
1 UNDER SPONSOR This is a situation whereby you sponsor with insufficient funds and leave key areas of the transaction to make it a success unattended risking low returns or encouraging other co-sponsors to be included without your knowledge to come in with better understanding of mining thereby taking you out of the picture. Before you sponsor ask questions that would clearly paint the picture of exactly how much is the total cost of the transaction who covers what and what is expected of you how long it will take ( always multiply their estimated time by 3 ) . Sometimes what the miner owner needs is money for personal use let that be spelled out clearly know what you are getting into most things used at the mine are found in all major towns in Zimbabwe. Inorder to reduce risks look for a mining consultancy company to do analysis and agreements writing for you at a fee .
Below is a general list of first level mining and general prices then lastly available ongoing mines ready for sponsorships 1 compressor hire 10% of proceeds 2diesel 200litres 3 explosives set 3boxes 1000usd 4 Food 150usd 5 Petty cash 100usd 6 ore transportation and permits paid after process .
List of sponsorship opportunities 1 mining consultant company 3000usd long term engagement terms discussed 2 repairing tanks 1500usd longterm with minimum returns 300usd per month .
3 explosives and diesel x 4mines 4 mine open full scale joint venture open budget 5 Lithium mines both joint venture and purchase.
Tinashe Sambiri|The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) has paid tribute to Mboneni Ncube.
Mboneni Ncube, a CCC activist, was murdered by Zanu PF hooligans on February 27, 2022.
In a statement, CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma accused Zanu PF vice president Constantino Chiwenga of causing Mboneni Ncube’s death.
“In a democracy, no one must be killed for being politically different.
On this day last year, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s murderous & blood thirsty fascist regime claimed the life of Mboneni Ncube. It must be noted that this happened after “crush lice” vitriolic rants by C Chiwenga,” Chuma wrote on Twitter.
In the upcoming @AlJazeera investigative, ED's ambassador, Uebert Angel leaks everything on smuggling money and even people in his luggage between UK and Zim, abusing his diplomatic passport. Coming out in March, it is the most the comprehensive featuring a total 4 top smugglers pic.twitter.com/xXIUjK9mka
By A Correspondent- There was drama at a popular city night club over the weekend after a patron hired a ƨǝx worker, failed to pay the agreed charge, and bashed her with an empty bottle.
In the dispute that followed, Onisimo Levi (26) assaulted Kudzanai Mudarikwa with an empty bottle, on the head, as she demanded her payment.
Mudarikwa is currently battling for her life at Parirenyatwa Hospital.
The matter came to light before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi, on Saturday.
The circumstances are that on February 25, at the Big Apple bar in Harare, Levi allegedly approached Mudarikwa and hired her for ‘short time.’
Levi and his friend, Terrence Gudu, left the bar with Mudarikwa and her friend, Monalisa Mbanje, to Belgravia where they engaged in ƨǝxual activity.
After that they drove back to the Big Apple.
Mudarikwa demanded her money and a misunderstanding arose as Levi refused to pay.
He suddenly became violent and started assaulting Mudarikwa and pushed her out of the vehicle.
He allegedly grabbed an empty bottle and hit her on the head.
Levi was later restrained from further assaulting Mudarikwa and was arrested.
Police on Sunday busted a drug base in Mbare’s Matapi block 3, 4 and 5 where a tuck-shop and a vehicle registration number AEM 6736 were used as drug storage facilities.
In a statement, the police said they recovered an assortment of drugs including Colcaps syrup and a digital scale among other.
“The ZRP has recovered 1 x 750ml crate of black label, 11 x 750ml castle beer, 2 x 6 pack super Chibuku, a crate of Chibuku scuds, one sachet of dagga, one stub of dagga, one sachet of Omeprazole capsules, one sachet of Crystal Meth, one bottle of Colcaps syrup, four flu stop capsules and a digital scale. The operator of the tuck-shop, Siphelani Ncube, is now being pursued by the police,” said the police.
The police have been on an operation to arrest all drug peddlers in the country amid fears that the problem is now out of control.
Holy Ten of 1999-2001, Tambaoga, can longer afford a beard shaver, after all that nation-shaking singing to promote ZANU PF farm looting, an unidentified opinionator alleges pic.twitter.com/3x5ykRFycZ
United States of America’s former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley has threatened to cut aid to Zimbabwe, Belarus and Pakistan because of their association with China and Russia.
Haley is running to become the next President of the United States of America under the Republican ticket and is due to battle it out with her former boss Donald Trump.
“Belarus, in the pocket of Russia.
Zimbabwe, in the pocket of China.
Pakistan, in the pocket of China.
Cut all their aid,” tweeted Hiley.
Meanwhile, Haley’s tweet attracted heavy criticism with former Zimbabwe cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo reminding her that Harare does not get any aid from the US government.
“You are crazy. You mean you don’t know that Zimbabwe does not get any aid from Uncle Sam save for what your predatory government and its ilk call “humanitarian aid” given to its regime change NGOs? And you wanna be US President? Come on. Wakeup. China is the new global normal!,” said Moyo.
Other Zimbabweans joined in, telling Haley off while others said Harare did not need aid from the US.
By- Tropical Storm Freddy has destroyed buildings in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts.
Manica Post also reports that two people and seven cattle were struck by lightning following incessant rains being received across the country at the weekend.
This comes at a time when the Civil Protection Committee (CPU) has activated its systems in preparation for any eventualities in the wake of the envisioned tropical storm. Heavy rains and adverse weather conditions are expected in most areas around Manicaland Province after Tropical Storm Freddy made a landfall in Mozambique and is expected to induce more wet and harsh weather conditions in some parts of the country, Manicaland included. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has suspended today (Friday)’s lessons in areas that are likely to be affected. Part of the circular reads: “In view of the impending heavy rains, all institutions providing primary and secondary education are advised that localised flash floods caused by Tropical Storm Freddy are probable in parts of Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central provinces as well as Harare Metropolitan Province. “The above-named areas have been placed on high alert and as a result of this extreme weather likelihood, no learners are to attend school or face-to-face instruction on Friday, February 24, 2023. “Boarders are to remain in their hostels and continue with their studies via alternative learning modes from the confines of a safe environment. Heads of schools in these provinces are advised to exercise caution by notifying day learners not to attend school on Friday or to attempt to cross any flooded rivers.” Ministry of Local Government and Public Works also chipped in and said: “The Department of Civil Protection is urging citizens to be on high alert of forecasted Severe Tropical Storm Freddy. The spinning cloud-bands of the severe Tropical Storm Freddy are anticipated to cause localised heavy rains (above 65mm), and strong winds in districts such as Chimanimani, Chipinge, Chiredzi, Mwenezi, Beitbridge, Chivi, Masvingo Rural, Zaka and Bikita. “Tropical Strom Freddy is, however, expected to weaken from Saturday. We call on all relevant stakeholders and traditional leaders to step up efforts to disseminate information to their various communities, in particular all Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland South provinces where heavy rains accompanied by strong winds are expected. “We urge the citizens to take heed of the Meteorological Services Department alerts as they continue monitoring the unfolding situation. Citizens should be on the watch for possible flooding, avoid crossing flooded rivers or streams, stay indoors and avoid artisanal mining on shacky grounds during the period. Citizens living in low-lying area also encouraged to move to high ground.” Chipinge District Development Coordinator (DDC), Mr William Mashava said one person and seven cattle were struck by lightning, while two schools buildings had their roofs blown off in the district. “From the rains that have been received so far, some classroom blocks have had their roofs blown off. About eight houses had their roof blown off at Chinyamukwakwa, Vheneka and Chisumbanje areas. In Ward 27, seven beasts that were struck by lightning,” he said. Mr Mashava said they have activated CPU systems in the district and development partners have come in handy in their disaster preparedness initiatives. “We are preparing for any eventuality in the district that might come as a result of the effects of Tropical Storm Freddy. In almost every ward, we have at least two schools that were reserved for possible evacuation. We have received immense support from development partners. Some have donated their vehicles that will be on standby. Some have provided chainsaws, based on the past experiences whereby we could not reach out to some areas after roads were blocked by trees. “Some chipped in with whistles, megaphones, ropes and other non-food items. Sixty tents have already been delivered to Tongogara Refugees Camp. The Meteorological Services Department in conjunction with the Ministry of Publicity, Information and Broadcasting Services and PLAN will be helping with communication throughout the process,” he said. Chimanimani DDC, Mr Joseph Manyurapasi confirmed that a classroom block had its roof blown off at Mataa Primary. Mr Manyurapasi also confirmed the death of a Chimanimani villager who was struck by lightning. “So far, we have received a report at Mataa Primary School where a classroom block had its roof blown off. We also have a report of a person who was killed by lightning on Tuesday in Chief Mutambara’s area,” he said. In Mutasa, acting DDC, Mrs Caroline Tichawangana said the CPU is on high alert and no loss of lives and property has so far been reported in the district. “So far we have not recorded any rainfall related damages. It is raining in most parts of the district and heavy rains are being reported in Honde Valley and areas surrounding DC. “We have alerted our communities of the impending Tropical Storm Freddy through various platforms and we have identified 93 evacuation centres across the district. We have also activated our district command centre with members on standby to respond to any emergencies,” said Mrs Tichawangana. Buhera DDC, Mr Freeman Maviza said: “All communities have been alerted of the impending storm. Evacuation centres have been established in hot spot areas.” Nyanga DDC, Mr Nyashadzashe Zindove said: “We are always alert and this time we have activated our CPU in the district. So far we have not received reports on any damages and loss of life.” Cyclone Idai survivor, Mr Givemore Muzhambi said his house in Ngangu Township Extension has been flooded by the incessant rains being received in Chimanimani since last week. “We are frightened. I have a family of eight and during the last cyclone disaster, my house was destroyed while we were sleeping inside. We were all injured and that trauma is coming back to haunt us. We are praying that nothing happens,” he said. Mr Freddy Makuyana said he is planning to leave Chimanimani for Mutare with his family this weekend and return after the anticipated tropical storm. “A good number of people have actually left Ngangu Township for higher ground and other areas. We are doing this because we lost a lot of friends and relatives during Cyclone Idai. We are alert and were told to rush to evacuation centres when disaster strikes,” he said. Ms Prudence Mukwayo said they are well prepared for the tropical storm. “Unlike in the past, we are adequately prepared, thanks to the information being disseminated by our community radio stations. We have the station and cyclone monitors telling us to be always alert and I believe this will save lives and property,” she said.
Students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) are protesting at the university premises over what they say is exorbitant fees hike.
According to one of the students, they have been asked to pay US$720 per semester, an amount they say is beyond the reach of their parents.
Riot Police have since been deployed at the university.
By- Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare minister Paul Mavima has been accused of instructing the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to buy a house in Borrowdale.
It is alleged that while the house in Quinnington, Borrowdale, Harare was valued at US$350 000, NSSA paid US$400 000 and eventually sold the house to Mavima before the property could be entered into its books.
The NewsHawks report that the property deal was done secretly on behalf of Mavima.
Allegations:
i). It is alleged that Mavima identified the property and asked NSSA to buy and keep it for him while he awaited disbursement of his US$500 000 housing allowance given to each cabinet minister.
ii). The deal came to light when NSSA’s acting general manager, Charles Shava, ordered deputy director of audit, Andrew Nyakonda, on 16 February to conduct an investigation into the sale of the Borrowdale house and the purchase of a Kariba Lodge for US$244 000.
iii). The deal and the Kariba Lodge transactions were driven by NSsA investments and properties director Brian Murewa, who is said to have jumped the border into South Africa.
The NewsHwaks report that Shava who replaced suspended general manager, Arthur Manase, is being attacked over the audit he ordered.
On December 29, Paul Mavima wrote to NSSA board chairperson Percy Toriro recommending Agnes Masiiwa to replace Shava.
Vice president Constantino Chowenga, the acting president then, reversed Masiiwa’s appointment, saying it violated corporate governance.
NSSA general manager Arthur Manase was suspended in July 2022 and senior executives were supposed to be appointed on a rotational basis to fill the position in an acting capacity.
NSSA also bought a property in Kariba valued at US$220 000. The property was bought for US$215 000 after negotiations, but US$244 000 was paid. This means US$29 000 was siphoned.
THE High Court has struck off the roll expelled Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) vice-president Elias Mudzuri’s urgent application challenging his recall from the Senate by party president Douglas Mwonzora. The matter was stuck off the roll of urgent matters.
In his application, Mudzuri had the MDC-T party, Mwonzora, Morgen Komichi, Paurina Mupariwa-Gwanyanya and Parliament as the first to fifth respondents.
Expelled from MDC-T on February 6, 2023, the former MDC-T vice-president wanted the court to prohibit Mwonzora and the MDC-T party from recalling him from Parliament.
But the respondents responded by saying the application suffered from self-created urgency and what the applicant sought to interdict had already taken place.
The respondents further submitted that by filing his application on February 14, 2023, it showed that his application was not urgent.
Justice David Mangota then struck the matter off the roll of urgent matters.
He ruled: “All other requirements for an interdict will only be considered after the existence of the right has been established. Whereas in the case, no such right exists, the application for an interdict fails.
“The applicant, in short, did not treat his application with the urgency that the same deserved when he applied through the urgent chamber book on February 14, 2023 instead of him having done so on 8 February 2023. If the submissions of the respondents centred only on the issue of urgency or lack thereof, I would have been persuaded to overlook the fact that the application was filed six days from the date that it should have been filed and would, all things being equal, have considered the case in favour of the applicant.
“The applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of any right which he enjoys in the first respondent (MDC-T). The preliminary issues which the respondents raised are not without merit. They are upheld. The application is struck off the roll of urgent matters with costs.”
“It can only succeed after the right which he used to have before his expulsion from the first respondent (MDC-T) returns to him following the hearing and determination of his applications for review and/or declarator.”
-Newsday
Tinashe Sambiri|Angry citizens in the United Kingdom took to the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Saturday to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for denouncing the brutal murder of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.
See below CCC UK and Ireland statement:
Solidarity protest for CCC Hon Job Sikhala, Sat 23 Feb at Zimbabwe Embassy, London…
Today, Zimbabweans, activists and sympathisers stood in solidarity protesting the continued incarceration of Hon Sikhala who has been in prison for 256 days without bail. The protestors were demanding the release of Hon Sikhala #FreeWiwa
Protestors were told of the importance of speaking up, calling out persecution, human rights abuses and were encouraged to continue to protest demanding the Zimbabwe regime to be held accountable for the atrocities they perpetrate against CCC champions and other human rights activists.
Tinashe Sambiri Hard-hitting CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma has challenged citizens to assume a common garb in fighting for the release of jailed politician Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for speaking on behalf of Moreblessing Ali’s family.
Sarkozy described the incarceration of Hon Sikhala as horrible and unacceptable.
“Sometimes we simply have to stand up.
The abuse of @JobSikhala1 is horrible and unacceptable,” Sarkozy wrote on Twitter.
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has given its doctors a pay rise as the state-owned entity moves to stop the brain drain.
NSSA acting general manager Charles Shava said NSSA has not been spared by the brain drain as its medical staff continue to seek greener pastures.
The increment is with effect from January 1.
“The NSSA board has with effect from 1 January increased the allowances it gives to its doctors,” Shava said.
“It has been difficult for NSSA to retain its medical staff due to poor remuneration and allowances.
“The increases will help curb the perennial loss of medical staff to other local employers who pay occupational health doctors more money.”
He added: “NSSA doctors are qualified in occupational health and they are, therefore, in high demand across industries especially the mining sector.
“They are responsible for treating injured workers in industry as well as adjudicating on all medical matters under its two schemes.
“They also determine the level of injuries and applicable compensation for all injured workers.
“These are specialised trainings that NSSA invests in its doctors and therefore we can’t afford to train and lose so easily.”
Shava said NSSA will now be looking to review conditions of service for all its critical staff who include engineers, lawyers, accountants, actuaries, investment specialists, social security specialists and occupational health staff among others.
“The number one resource for NSSA is all its staff and, therefore, we will do everything within the law to improve their welfare,” he added.
“The welfare of NSSA staff is critical to the board as NSSA staff are invested with looking after millions of dollars of public funds.
“The retention of key staff is, therefore, at the top of our priorities. “
The country continues to lose thousands of healthcare workers to greener pastures.
Estimates say the country has lost over 3 000 health workers in the past two years.-Stamdard
Early results have started to arrive from Nigeria’s tightest election since the end of military rule in 1999.
Official results from the south-western Ekiti state show a clear victory for ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu in one of his strongholds.
Further results will not be formally announced until 10:00 GMT on Monday.
Following widespread delays and attacks on some polling stations on Saturday, voting was postponed until Sunday in parts of the country.
Voting continued through the night in some areas.
Turnout appears to be high, especially among young people who make up about a third of the 87 million eligible voters.
This makes it the biggest democratic exercise in Africa.
The election has seen an unprecedented challenge to the two-party system that has dominated Nigeria for 24 years.
Peter Obi from the previously little known Labour Party, Mr Tinubu from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are all seen as potential winners. There are 15 other presidential candidates.
A candidate needs to have the most votes and 25% of ballots cast in two-thirds of Nigeria’s 36 states to be declared the winner.
Otherwise, there will be a run-off within 21 days – a first in Nigeria’s history.
Saturday’s voting was marred by long delays at polling stations, as well as scattered reports of ballot-box snatching and attacks by armed men, especially in southern areas, where Mr Obi has strong backing.
Dr Nkem Okoli was just about to vote in the Lekki district of the biggest city Lagos when masked men attacked the polling station.
“There was pandemonium. There were bottles flying everywhere,” she told the BBC. “They broke [the ballot box]. They stole the phones of the officials. Now we can’t vote.”
In some areas, voting did not begin until around 18:00 local time – three-and-a-half hours after polls were due to close.
First-time voter Susan Ekpoh told the BBC that she spent 13 hours at her polling station in the capital, Abuja, only leaving at midnight.
She said when it got dark, election officials said they needed light to see what they were doing, so she and others used their car headlights to illuminate proceedings.
The southern Bayelsa state was among those areas where voting was delayed until Sunday – it is not clear how many parts of the country saw voting postponed. -BBC
A Zimbabwean man who is accused of defilement is accusing the Investigating Officer (IO) of xenophobia.
Edward Dube, from Gokwe in Zimbabwe made the claim Tuesday when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Thapelo Buang for arraignment.
According to the charge sheet, Dube allegedly defiled the complainant between July 2017 and September 30, 2021 at Maipaafeka location in Francistown.
Dube told the court that the reason why he was being denied bail was because the IO was exhibiting xenophobic tendencies towards him.
“I am in jail and being denied bail simply because I am a Zimbabwean,” said Dube.
Asked by Buang to clarify if he was saying that the court is xenophobic and if he (Dube) has got xenophobic tendencies in his mind, Dube said: “No I am not saying that this court is xenophobic. I am saying that the IO is denying that I should be granted bail simply because I come from Zimbabwe.”
Dube has previously told the court that the IO is aware that he was granted bail by the then Magistrate Goodwill Makofi, who is now a judge, but is now denying that assertion.
After carefully perusing the case record, Buang told Dube that there is nowhere in the record which reflects that Dube was indeed granted bail by Makofi.
Buang then asked Dube if he had any documents validating his stay in Botswana and that if the court was minded to grant him bail, where would he stay. In response, Dube agreed with the magistrate and prosecution that he did not have any documents authenticating his stay in Botswana, adding: “The police know where I stay at Maipaafela where they arrested me. I will stay where I was arrested.”
However, Buang denied Dube bail because he was a flight risk.
Dube had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of entering Botswana illegally.
He is due in court on March 1 for facts reading, mitigation and sentence in relation to entering Botswana using an ungazetted point of entry. He is also awaiting DNA results in relation to ‘defilement’ -Mmegi
Chelsea coach Graham Potter has revealed that he has received death threats from the club’s fans.
Potter is under mounting pressure at Stamford Bridge following last Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton.
The Blues have just one win all calendar year and the team is currently on a run of just two wins in 14 games across all competitions.
They sit in tenth place on the EPL table with 31 points from twenty-three games.
Because of these poor results, Potter received vicious abuse wishing him and his family dead.
The gaffer told a press conference on Friday: “As much as I’ve had support I’ve had some not very nice emails that have come through that want me to die and want my kids to die, so obviously that’s not pleasant to receive.
“The challenge for me is, ‘OK, how do I conduct myself?’ That’s what I always turn round to. The higher you go, the more pressure you have on how you are as a person. I want to succeed here. There is this nonsense that I don’t care. Where does that come from? Where’s your evidence on that?
“If you go to work and somebody’s swearing abuse at you, it’s not going to be pleasant. You can answer it two ways. I could say I don’t care, but you know I’m lying. Everyone cares what people think, because we’re hardwired to be socially connected.
“Ask my family how life has been for me and for them. It’s been not pleasant at all.
I understand supporters go home and they’re annoyed because the team aren’t winning but, I assure you, my life for the last three, four months has been fairly average, apart from the fact I’m really grateful for this experience.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
High Court Judge Justice Sunsley Zisengwe has defended the delict of adultery and said it must remain in the statutes to protect the institution of marriage.
He said this when he handed down probably the heaviest damages for adultery since the High Court in Masvingo was established in 2016, when he ordered Provincial Medical Director, Dr Amadeus Shamu’s mistress Ancercaria Taderera to pay US$13 000 to his wife Tatyana Shamu.
Justice Zisengwe said that Tatyana who broke down in court as she narrated how her husband built a house for the mistress when she as a wife didn’t have any was traumatized by the adulterous relationship. The Judge said he even felt pity for Tatyana as she was on the witness stand and recounting her experience.
“The plaintiff cast a sorrowful and pitiful sight on the witness stand as she recounted the humiliation, pain and indignity she had to endure on account of the adulterous relationship. As a consequence, she lapsed into a depression necessitating medical intervention,” said Justice Zisengwe.
Tatyana was represented by Grace Bwanya of Chihambakwe and Partners while Taderera was represented by Pauline Chimwanda of Nyavo, Ruzive Attorneys
Justice Zisengwe warned that the introduction of civil partnerships under the new Marriage Act, Chapter 5:15 last year does not remove the delict of adultery but was only introduced to deal with sharing of properties where a relationship had existed. The existence of civil partnerships in the Marriage Act does not therefore, remove adultery as it serves a different purpose, he said.
Analysts who commented to The Mirror after the ruling said there were a lot of misconceptions over civil partnerships introduced into the Marriage Act with many people relapsing into believing that adultery is no longer an issue.
Justice Zisengwe further said that the delict of adultery was important in the laws to serve two purposes; as a deterrent to would be transgressors and therefore preserve the sanctity and protect marriages. Damages from adultery give solace for the innocent spouse who is affected, said the Judge.
He disagreed with the defendant’s lawyer that adultery in the statutes was unconstitutional and he dismissed an appeal for the Judge to make such a declaration.
Chimwanda, on behalf of her client also said in her closing submissions that extramarital relationships have become so common and acceptable in contemporary Zimbabwe society that adultery in the statutes was no longer relevant and served no purpose. She said adultery was between two consenting adults and the law had no business policing social morals.
Justice Zisengwe agreed with Chimwanda that today’s society is more tolerant towards adultery but he said there are more factors that support the retention of the adultery delict. He said the steady flow of adultery cases into the courts means that a lot of people still frown at adultery. He called for more evidence to support Chimwanda’s position including the necessity of a referendum.
The relationship which resulted in two children started in 2011 and Tatyana discovered it in 2019. There was an out of court settlement in which Taderera paid US$5 000 compensation for monies and other favours that she had received from Dr Shamu. After the settlement there was an agreement that Taderera would stop the adulterous relationship.
However, Tatyana decided to sue for US$50 000 after realizing that the two continued with their relationship. Her evidence that the relationship still subsisted was that Dr Shamu and Taderera continued to communicate clandestinely mostly at midnight when she was asleep. She said that the tone of their communication was cordial and romantic. Tatyana said that Dr Shamu would abruptly end Ancercaria’s conversations whenever she entered his room.
More painful to Tatyana is that Taderera was a family friend who worked at Dr Shamu’s surgery. She said that Dr Shamu pampered his girlfriend with gifts that she never received herself as a wife.
She said that Dr Shamu bought Taderera a car and built her a house, something that he could not do for her as a wife. She also said that the two no longer share the same bedroom as a result of the illicit affair.
The damages claimed for by Tatyana were for contumelia and loss of consortium. Contumelia is the injury, insult and indignity suffered by the plaintiff as a result of adultery while consortium relates to the loss of comfort society and service of the wife of husband as the case maybe.
Justice Zisengwe granted Tatyana US$5 000 for contumelia and noted that Taderera’s case was worsened by her lack of contrition to the extent that she said in court that Tatyana’s depression was not caused by the illicit relationship but by the war in Ukraine because she is a Ukrainian.
For contumelia, Justice Zisengwe granted Tatyana US$8 000 because her marriage had all but collapsed with the couple using separate bedrooms and living as strangers. –Masvingo Mirror
Kaizer Chiefs forward Keagan Dolly has claimed that the absence of Khama Billiat has negatively affected his performance.
Dolly has struggled for consistency this season, making twenty-four appearances in all competitions for Chiefs with four goals and four assists.
The forward is often played alongside Billiat upfront but that pairing has not existed in recent games due to the latter’s injury.
The Zimbabwean is out of action for the rest of the campaign after undergoing surgery to treat a groin issue.
Speaking to iDiski Times, Dolly has admitted that Khama’s absence has negatively impacted his contribution to the team.
“I miss playing with Khama, we all know what he can bring on the day, his experience, his quality, and just our understanding you know,” Dolly said when asked by the publication if he’s been affected by Billiat’s absence this season
“But it’s part of the game, he’s out, and there are other players who can come in and do the job, it’s just for us to start understanding each other, and I think that’s been the main problem in our inconsistencies of trying to get combinations right.
“One player gets injured, and another player comes in, you know? I think Christian came into the squad, he’s a new player still trying to adapt to the way we play – so it’s progress for us, we need to keep on working on it until we get it right again.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
It is preventable and curable.
In 2021, there were an estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021, the region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region. Overview
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are 5 parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and 2 of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent. P. vivax is the dominant malaria parasite in most countries outside of sub-Saharan Africa.
The first symptoms – fever, headache and chills – usually appear 10–15 days after the infective mosquito bite and may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. Left untreated, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness and death within a period of 24 hours.
In 2021, nearly half of the world’s population was at risk of malaria. Some population groups are at considerably higher risk of contracting malaria and developing severe disease: infants, children under 5 years of age, pregnant women and patients with HIV/AIDS, as well as people with low immunity moving to areas with intense malaria transmission such as migrant workers, mobile populations and travellers.
Disease burden According to the latest World malaria report, there were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 compared to 245 million cases in 2020. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020.
Over the 2 peak years of the pandemic (2020–2021), COVID-related disruptions led to about 13 million more malaria cases and 63 000 more malaria deaths.
The WHO African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021 the Region was home to about 95% of all malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Children under 5 years of age accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region.
Four African countries accounted for just over half of all malaria deaths worldwide: Nigeria (31.3%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.6%), United Republic of Tanzania (4.1%) and Niger (3.9%).
Prevention Over the last 2 decades, expanded access to WHO-recommended malaria prevention tools and strategies – including effective vector control and the use of preventive antimalarial drugs – has had a major impact in reducing the global burden of this disease.
Vector control Vector control is a vital component of malaria control and elimination strategies as it is highly effective in preventing infection and reducing disease transmission. The 2 core interventions are insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS).
Progress in global malaria control is threatened by emerging resistance to insecticides among Anopheles mosquitoes. As described in the latest World malaria report, other threats to ITNs include insufficient access, loss of nets due to the stresses of day-to-day life outpacing replacement, and changing behaviour of mosquitoes, which appear to be biting early before people go to bed and resting outdoors, thereby evading exposure to insecticides.
Preventive chemotherapies Preventive chemotherapy is the use of medicines, either alone or in combination, to prevent malaria infections and their consequences. It requires giving a full treatment course of an antimalarial medicine to vulnerable populations (generally infants, children under 5 years of age and pregnant women) at designated time points during the period of greatest malarial risk, regardless of whether the recipients are infected with malaria.
Preventive chemotherapy includes perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and school-aged children (IPTsc), post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) and mass drug administration (MDA).
These safe and cost-effective strategies are intended to complement ongoing malaria control activities, including vector control measures, prompt diagnosis of suspected malaria, and treatment of confirmed cases with antimalarial medicines.
Vaccine Since October 2021, WHO also recommends broad use of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine among children living in regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
The vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce malaria, and deadly severe malaria, among young children.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s sons Collins and Sean are celebrating their birthday in lavish style to reflect their class.
Sean and Collins Mnangagwa are the identical twin sons of Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. They turned 36 today and decided to celebrate with a regal photoshoot earlier.
Collins Mnangagwa posted the pictures on his Instagram account, which are an apt reflection of their style.
In the first picture, President Mnangagwa was sitting on a chair, and the twins were leaning on both ends as they all smiled warmly at the camera.
In another picture, the Mnangagwa twins removed their blazers and wore sunglasses as they puffed Cuban cigars. They were sitting in a darkly-furnished room enjoying a game of chess.
Collins Mnangagwa is an engineer by profession. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from the North China Electric Power University in Beijing, China, in 2012.
The younger of the twins, Sean Mnangagwa, is a member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
Army Dismisses Reports That ED’s Son Sean Mnangagwa Was Promoted To Major Sean attained a Bachelor’s degree in Security and Business Management from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China.
Last year, Sean Mnangagwa lost his 5-year-old son Yasha Mafidi Mnangagwa. Mafidi succumbed to pneumonia at a local hospital, which developed from respiratory complications after he took food down the wrong pipe.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s sons Collins and Sean are celebrating their birthday in lavish style to reflect their class.
Sean and Collins Mnangagwa are the identical twin sons of Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. They turned 36 today and decided to celebrate with a regal photoshoot earlier.
Collins Mnangagwa posted the pictures on his Instagram account, which are an apt reflection of their style.
In the first picture, President Mnangagwa was sitting on a chair, and the twins were leaning on both ends as they all smiled warmly at the camera.
In another picture, the Mnangagwa twins removed their blazers and wore sunglasses as they puffed Cuban cigars. They were sitting in a darkly-furnished room enjoying a game of chess.
Collins Mnangagwa is an engineer by profession. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from the North China Electric Power University in Beijing, China, in 2012.
The younger of the twins, Sean Mnangagwa, is a member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
Army Dismisses Reports That ED’s Son Sean Mnangagwa Was Promoted To Major Sean attained a Bachelor’s degree in Security and Business Management from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China.
Last year, Sean Mnangagwa lost his 5-year-old son Yasha Mafidi Mnangagwa. Mafidi succumbed to pneumonia at a local hospital, which developed from respiratory complications after he took food down the wrong pipe.
A democratic Zimbabwe cannot be built on undemocratic processes like violation of the constitution, continuation of Zanu PF poor policies, violence, lack of respect of the rule of law and abuse of human rights.
President Mnangagwa government’s must abide by the constitution and allow the opposition to campaign freely. Zimbabwe cannot afford to have another disputed 2023 election.
Our democracy can be richer and stronger if every political party in the country is given a fair access to the media allowing them to gather unhindered and unharmed.
In terms of political repression, arresting political opponents, poor governance, banning of NGOs, mutilation of the constitution the Zanu PF government under this new republic has broken the record.
In November 2017 President Emmerson Mnangagwa said “the voice of the people is the voice of GOD” literally meaning that whatever people cried for he is supposed to incline an ear. Today Mnangagwa has changed goal posts and has become another Idi Amin of Zimbabwe.
Currently the regime is using dirty tactics like using the Zimbabwe Republic Police to ban CCC campaigning rallies and meetings.
They always say Citizens Coalition of Change is a structureless party but they deploy armed riot police to block their rallies.
Zanu PF government knows that they have no political clout and have ran out of new ideas to lure the electorate.
By stopping Nelson Chamisa to hold rallies punishing his supporters through jailing them and weaponisation of the law, the regime is actually scoring own goals.
The willful violation of the constitution of Zimbabwe, manipulation of the voters roll is a cause of concern.
For the past twenty or so years, we seem determined to miss every opportunity to showcase what Zimbabwe would have been like had it not been for political bickering and resistance to change.
Regression after independence shouts from rooftops what no descendant of Africa wants to. What we are witnessing right now in the country are symptoms of a failed economy.
Its all cheap propaganda that Zanu PF government is signing mega deals, investors are flocking into the country and the mantra that the country is open for business.
The finance industry is now a pale shadow of what it used to be. What brought down the economy needs addressing. There is no country in the world that had managed to flourish uts economy when there is political instability. Where the opposition is treated like an enemy of the state.
Unfortunately, there is still finger pointing the culture strangling Zimbabwe is not far from being solved.
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has instituted an aggressive transfer of senior officers countrywide, raising eyebrows as this is coming ahead of elections later this year.
NewsDay Weekender learnt that police transferred at least 66 top officers from various provinces.
The affected officers are expected to report to their new stations by March 3.
A police internal communication seen by NewsDay Weekender showed that officers affected in the transfer were senior cops ranking from assistant inspector, superintendent, sergeant and constable among others.
“The following transfers have been approved and should be implemented accordingly …,” the memorandum read naming the transferred senior officers.
But national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said he was not aware of the memorandum.
“I am not aware of the memorandum. Can you send it to our WhatsApp number,” Nyathi said.
He had not yet responded by the time of going to print.
Last year, a Zanu PF central committee report disclosed that some police officers attended the ruling party’s Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology to “re-orient” them ahead of the watershed elections.
In separate interviews, political analysts said while police regularly transfer its officers, the timing raised eyebrows.
“Going into the elections, it is crucial that the police keep a distance between themselves and political parties and operate in terms of the Constitution. Otherwise, we are going to see the police acting as if they were party enforcers,” political analyst Effie Ncube said.
Ncube also said forcing police officers to attend Zanu PF’s Chitepo School of Ideology orientation was “completely unacceptable and a threat to democratic governance”.
“When applying the law in such a scenario, the police can only selectively do so and exempt the party they are affiliated to. This is what our Constitution sought to avoid,” Ncube said.
“Sadly, it is being ignored as if it does not matter. This has led to the deepening of the political and economic crises and further reduced chances for a free and fair election.”
Another political analyst Vivid Gwede said history shows that transfers in the police force have sometimes been done “in bad faith to punish or reward police officers”.
“However, having senior officers attending the Zanu PF ideological school is unconstitutional. It is also a threat to the rule of law and justice, which require impartiality by law enforcement institutions,” Gwede said.
The opposition has accused police of being biased towards the ruling party.
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has instituted an aggressive transfer of senior officers countrywide, raising eyebrows as this is coming ahead of elections later this year.
NewsDay Weekender learnt that police transferred at least 66 top officers from various provinces.
The affected officers are expected to report to their new stations by March 3.
A police internal communication seen by NewsDay Weekender showed that officers affected in the transfer were senior cops ranking from assistant inspector, superintendent, sergeant and constable among others.
“The following transfers have been approved and should be implemented accordingly …,” the memorandum read naming the transferred senior officers.
But national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday said he was not aware of the memorandum.
“I am not aware of the memorandum. Can you send it to our WhatsApp number,” Nyathi said.
He had not yet responded by the time of going to print.
Last year, a Zanu PF central committee report disclosed that some police officers attended the ruling party’s Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology to “re-orient” them ahead of the watershed elections.
In separate interviews, political analysts said while police regularly transfer its officers, the timing raised eyebrows.
“Going into the elections, it is crucial that the police keep a distance between themselves and political parties and operate in terms of the Constitution. Otherwise, we are going to see the police acting as if they were party enforcers,” political analyst Effie Ncube said.
Ncube also said forcing police officers to attend Zanu PF’s Chitepo School of Ideology orientation was “completely unacceptable and a threat to democratic governance”.
“When applying the law in such a scenario, the police can only selectively do so and exempt the party they are affiliated to. This is what our Constitution sought to avoid,” Ncube said.
“Sadly, it is being ignored as if it does not matter. This has led to the deepening of the political and economic crises and further reduced chances for a free and fair election.”
Another political analyst Vivid Gwede said history shows that transfers in the police force have sometimes been done “in bad faith to punish or reward police officers”.
“However, having senior officers attending the Zanu PF ideological school is unconstitutional. It is also a threat to the rule of law and justice, which require impartiality by law enforcement institutions,” Gwede said.
The opposition has accused police of being biased towards the ruling party.
Zimbabwe's holds the world's largest number of assisted (disabled) voters (53%) despite being Africa's most literate nation by population percentage. How can the 2023 election be credible @ZECzim@mangwana_jasper ?
Zimbabwe's holds the world's largest number of assisted (disabled) voters (53%) despite being Africa's most literate nation by population percentage. How can the 2023 election be credible https://t.co/TIfgBAAvQU
Kaizer Chiefs forward Keagan Dolly has claimed that the absence of Khama Billiat has negatively affected his performance.
Dolly has struggled for consistency this season, making twenty-four appearances in all competitions for Chiefs with four goals and four assists.
The forward is often played alongside Billiat upfront but that pairing has not existed in recent games due to the latter’s injury.
The Zimbabwean is out of action for the rest of the campaign after undergoing surgery to treat a groin issue.
Speaking to iDiski Times, Dolly has admitted that Khama’s absence has negatively impacted his contribution to the team.
“I miss playing with Khama, we all know what he can bring on the day, his experience, his quality, and just our understanding you know,” Dolly said when asked by the publication if he’s been affected by Billiat’s absence this season
“But it’s part of the game, he’s out, and there are other players who can come in and do the job, it’s just for us to start understanding each other, and I think that’s been the main problem in our inconsistencies of trying to get combinations right.
“One player gets injured, and another player comes in, you know? I think Christian came into the squad, he’s a new player still trying to adapt to the way we play – so it’s progress for us, we need to keep on working on it until we get it right again.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Multiple murder suspect Jaison Muvevi, who was being investigated for killing up to 10 people, has been cleared of six charges following ballistic tests.
Muvevi hogged the limelight in January following the Hwedza shooting rampage that led to the death of three people while two others escaped death by a whisker, before he fled to Mozambique, where he was captured.
A former police detective, Muvevi was also linked to another suspected murder that took place in November 2022 in Eastlea, Harare.
Police were keen to investigate whether he was involved in six other unsolved murder cases that took place in Harare and Chitungwiza since 2020.
Muvevi’s suspected murder weapon was taken for ballistic tests about a month ago to try to link the forensic evidence to these six cold cases.
However, it has emerged that the ballistic tests did not match Muvevi’s murder weapon in the six cases.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed that the four alleged murder counts and two attempted murder charges are what remain on Muvevi’s charge sheet.
“I can confirm that on Muvevi’s charges, he remains facing four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
A police source close to the investigations said: “The results from the forensic ballistic analysis did not match his weapon. So, automatically he was cleared of the six suspected murder cases.
“The situation is still the same in terms of his other charges. So, he is still facing four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.”
The 42-year-old is presently before the courts after he allegedly gunned down three people — a senior police officer, a bartender and faith healer — in Hwedza on January 13.
Police believe Muvevi used the same weapon to fatally shoot Nyarai Round in Eastlea on November 19 in 2022.
His attempted murder charges arose after he also allegedly shot and injured a police officer during the Hwedza shootings, before he fired at another man in Mutare, whom he narrowly missed, while on the run.
On Monday, Muvevi appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi for routine remand and was further remanded in custody to March 6. -state media
Chelsea coach Graham Potter has revealed that he has received death threats from the club’s fans.
Potter is under mounting pressure at Stamford Bridge following last Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League’s bottom side Southampton.
The Blues have just one win all calendar year and the team is currently on a run of just two wins in 14 games across all competitions.
They sit in tenth place on the EPL table with 31 points from twenty-three games.
Because of these poor results, Potter received vicious abuse wishing him and his family dead.
The gaffer told a press conference on Friday: “As much as I’ve had support I’ve had some not very nice emails that have come through that want me to die and want my kids to die, so obviously that’s not pleasant to receive.
“The challenge for me is, ‘OK, how do I conduct myself?’ That’s what I always turn round to. The higher you go, the more pressure you have on how you are as a person. I want to succeed here. There is this nonsense that I don’t care. Where does that come from? Where’s your evidence on that?
“If you go to work and somebody’s swearing abuse at you, it’s not going to be pleasant. You can answer it two ways. I could say I don’t care, but you know I’m lying. Everyone cares what people think, because we’re hardwired to be socially connected.
“Ask my family how life has been for me and for them. It’s been not pleasant at all.
I understand supporters go home and they’re annoyed because the team aren’t winning but, I assure you, my life for the last three, four months has been fairly average, apart from the fact I’m really grateful for this experience.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
By- Dancehall music star Winky D’s name was withdrawn from this year’s National Arts and Merit Awards NAMA.
This follows the release of his latest project on 31 January 2022, Eureka.
Gaffa President’s latest offering speaks truth to power and has annoyed the ruling Zanu PF party and its sympathisers, some still vowing for the musician’s head.
This could have also influenced the the organisers of the event National Arts Council, to withdraw Winky’s name from the nominations.
Below are the musicians who won the NAMA awards held this weekend in the capital.
Outstanding female musician winner: Dorcas Moyo.
Zimdancehall chanter, Energy Sylvester Chizanaga, better known as Freeman scooped two awards
5). Outstanding song winner: Fire Emoji by Tavonga Leo Magombedze.
Tinashe Sambiri|Angry citizens in the United Kingdom took to the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Saturday to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for denouncing the brutal murder of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.
See below CCC UK and Ireland statement:
Solidarity protest for CCC Hon Job Sikhala, Sat 23 Feb at Zimbabwe Embassy, London…
Today, Zimbabweans, activists and sympathisers stood in solidarity protesting the continued incarceration of Hon Sikhala who has been in prison for 256 days without bail. The protestors were demanding the release of Hon Sikhala #FreeWiwa
Protestors were told of the importance of speaking up, calling out persecution, human rights abuses and were encouraged to continue to protest demanding the Zimbabwe regime to be held accountable for the atrocities they perpetrate against CCC champions and other human rights activists.
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
It is preventable and curable.
In 2021, there were an estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021, the region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region. Overview
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are 5 parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and 2 of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent. P. vivax is the dominant malaria parasite in most countries outside of sub-Saharan Africa.
The first symptoms – fever, headache and chills – usually appear 10–15 days after the infective mosquito bite and may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. Left untreated, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness and death within a period of 24 hours.
In 2021, nearly half of the world’s population was at risk of malaria. Some population groups are at considerably higher risk of contracting malaria and developing severe disease: infants, children under 5 years of age, pregnant women and patients with HIV/AIDS, as well as people with low immunity moving to areas with intense malaria transmission such as migrant workers, mobile populations and travellers.
Disease burden According to the latest World malaria report, there were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 compared to 245 million cases in 2020. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020.
Over the 2 peak years of the pandemic (2020–2021), COVID-related disruptions led to about 13 million more malaria cases and 63 000 more malaria deaths.
The WHO African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021 the Region was home to about 95% of all malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Children under 5 years of age accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region.
Four African countries accounted for just over half of all malaria deaths worldwide: Nigeria (31.3%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.6%), United Republic of Tanzania (4.1%) and Niger (3.9%).
Prevention Over the last 2 decades, expanded access to WHO-recommended malaria prevention tools and strategies – including effective vector control and the use of preventive antimalarial drugs – has had a major impact in reducing the global burden of this disease.
Vector control Vector control is a vital component of malaria control and elimination strategies as it is highly effective in preventing infection and reducing disease transmission. The 2 core interventions are insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS).
Progress in global malaria control is threatened by emerging resistance to insecticides among Anopheles mosquitoes. As described in the latest World malaria report, other threats to ITNs include insufficient access, loss of nets due to the stresses of day-to-day life outpacing replacement, and changing behaviour of mosquitoes, which appear to be biting early before people go to bed and resting outdoors, thereby evading exposure to insecticides.
Preventive chemotherapies Preventive chemotherapy is the use of medicines, either alone or in combination, to prevent malaria infections and their consequences. It requires giving a full treatment course of an antimalarial medicine to vulnerable populations (generally infants, children under 5 years of age and pregnant women) at designated time points during the period of greatest malarial risk, regardless of whether the recipients are infected with malaria.
Preventive chemotherapy includes perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and school-aged children (IPTsc), post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) and mass drug administration (MDA).
These safe and cost-effective strategies are intended to complement ongoing malaria control activities, including vector control measures, prompt diagnosis of suspected malaria, and treatment of confirmed cases with antimalarial medicines.
Vaccine Since October 2021, WHO also recommends broad use of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine among children living in regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
The vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce malaria, and deadly severe malaria, among young children.
Business Correspondent| Two Zimbabwean companies have put in place a strategic partnership to foster proper investment in mining.
The companies, Inner Core Resources Private Limited and Three Wingers Enterprises, are keen to turn mining into a lucrative sector in Zimbabwe and beyond.
A representative of Inner Core Resources said on Monday:
“Anything related to mining we can assist. We have a team of experts in various departments and we deal with a variety of issues. Even those who seek to learn about mining and how to invest can contact us.”
“Any mining related baby (Issue), we can help…
Those who want to buy mining equipment and don’t know which ones to use, where to get the best equipment, we can assist.
Mining Equipment selling for those who want to set up milling plants,” said the official.
Inner Core Resources can be contacted through its partner Three Wingers Enterprises.
Tinashe Sambiri|Angry citizens in the United Kingdom took to the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Saturday to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for denouncing the brutal murder of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.
See below CCC UK and Ireland statement:
Solidarity protest for CCC Hon Job Sikhala, Sat 23 Feb at Zimbabwe Embassy, London…
Today, Zimbabweans, activists and sympathisers stood in solidarity protesting the continued incarceration of Hon Sikhala who has been in prison for 256 days without bail. The protestors were demanding the release of Hon Sikhala #FreeWiwa
Protestors were told of the importance of speaking up, calling out persecution, human rights abuses and were encouraged to continue to protest demanding the Zimbabwe regime to be held accountable for the atrocities they perpetrate against CCC champions and other human rights activists.
Socialite, @Zuva52201710 says all Zimbabwe's drug problems are to be blamed on Emmerson Mnangagwa alone. Speaking in a live video, she says, Mnangagwa is either incompetent or guilty or both, before saying she can one day challenge him for the presidency. pic.twitter.com/AMpiTEftkH
Socialite, Zuva Habane says all Zimbabwe’s drug problems are to be blamed on Emmerson Mnangagwa alone. Speaking in a live video, she says, Mnangagwa is either incompetent or guilty or both, before saying she can one day challenge him for the presidency.
By-President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa (ED) has said Zimbabwe is now ready to reclaim its human resources scattered all over the world and take full responsibility for its citizens.
He made the remarks when the southern African nation is expecting more than 178 000 Zimbabweans from South Africa after the expiry of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits in June this year.
Writing in his weekly column published by The Sunday Mail, ED said a total of 178 412 nationals, including their families and dependents were expected home. He said:
Through our Embassy in South Africa, Government has availed a portal for them to register so their whereabouts and needs are known in anticipation of the repatriation exercise. Some have been away from home for quite a while and, until now, had set base in South Africa. The ZEP allowed Zimbabweans to lawfully remain in the sister Republic of South Africa in order to pursue their education, to work or set up businesses. With a strong educational foundation and largely highly skilled in different trades and disciplines, our nationals have been active across a wide spectrum of the South African economy. They will not be hard-pressed for options.
We are preparing for their return, and to warmly welcome them once they step on home soil. We will do so fully confident that their return and re-integration into their families and communities, and with relatives and friends will be smooth. Government will assist them as they prepare to resume a productive life as full citizens back in the land of their birth.
We thank all those countries which gave them shelter and more skills while we sorted out our affairs for recovery and growth. South Africa ranks foremost among those countries. With our economy now on an irreversible growth trajectory, the time has now come for our nation to claim back its own and to assume full responsibility for its citizens who may wish or need to come back home. They now have opportunities to contribute here at home. This is how my Government views this latest development.
He said a mopping team will leave for South Africa this week to ensure preparations are comprehensive and attend to every detail.
The team includes medical experts and officials from several ministries.
The President highlighted that he recently had a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and the director-general of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Professor Antonio Vitorino, to ensure a smooth return of Zimbabweans back home.
Some analysts are sceptical that Zimbabwe will be able to cater for the needs of those returning home as it is failing to meet the demands of the citizenry already in the country.
By-Renowed Sungura musician Alick Macheso said the Guruve man trending on social media with claims that he fathered him wants to use the musician’s name to gain fame.
The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has given interviews on several social media portals, saying he was the Orchestra Mberikwazvo leader’s son.
In a recent interview, Simbarashe described himself as heir to the sungura king’s throne.
However, Macheso exclusively told H-Metro recently that Simbarashe might be one ‘fame-seeker.’ “I heard of these stories for some time now. I can’t speak much about social media stories, but the truth is he is one of those people who want to use celebrities to get the limelight,” said Macheso. “This is not new in this industry. “What I can say is vanhu vanotsvaga mbiri zvakasiyana. “I have been parading my children who are pursuing music to my fans for some time now. “On this one, it’s up to you (the media) to keep entertaining such things for likes and sales.” In one of the interviews, Simbarashe said: “I stay in Guruve, which is my mother’s rural home. My father (Alick) is ageing and he might retire anytime. “And, I’m there to keep the legacy alive. “We should let him rest and enjoy the fruits of his work. We should take care of him together with my siblings.” Macheso’s publicist, Tich Makahamadze, said he engaged his boss when the videos of Simbarashe started circulating on social media. Simbarashe Macheso “I have engaged Mopao (Macheso) and he distanced himself from the man. “That’s our position as management,” said Makahamadze. Makahamadze questioned Simbarashe’s move to go on social media instead of approaching Macheso, if indeed, he was his father. “Macheso loves his children and he has been parading them whenever he gets the chance. And, if his case is genuine, why not visit him at home? “We have been to Guruve and what stops him from visiting his father? “It’s sad that some of these so-called journalists are stating it as a fact without talking to Macheso,” said Makahamadze. Stories of people claiming to be sons or daughters of celebrities are not new, particularly in the local music industry. There has been an ongoing debate about musicians Chamu Boroma and Paddy Kamusakara who both claim to be the late Simon Chimbetu’s sons. Chimbetu’s brother, Allan, the father figure of the Chimbetu family, dismissed Boroma and Kamusakara’s claims. Meanwhile, Macheso is set to make a return to the ghetto when he performs at Werras Park in Glen View 1 this Saturday. He will be supported by chanter Kinnah, at a show that has been dubbed ‘Sungura meets Zimdancehall.’ “Our focus is on our weekend shows, including the one at Werras Park on Saturday. “Prior to that, we are in Norton at Pakare Paye on Friday night,” said Makahamadze. -H-Metro
By- A 25-year-old Tsholotsho man allegedly went berserk, strangled his 16-month-old baby, and hanged her body on the roof rafters of the house before devouring part of the baby’s face in the circumstances yet to be established.
It had to take neighbours to wrest the baby’s lifeless body from the blood-drooling father, who was biting off chunks of flesh from the face of the body and chewing them. He has since been arrested and speculation is rife that he has a mental condition. The man, Mongameli Nkomo, (25) from Masekela Line under Chief Gampu allegedly strangled the baby with his hands. Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident saying the man was in police custody while investigations were underway. “I can confirm that a man from Tsholotsho killed his biological daughter over unclear circumstances. The man was arrested and investigations are still in progress. Nkomo is said to have arrived home at night on the day in question. He woke up his wife Nokulunga Mhlanga claiming that he was being chased by goblins. He started praying and told his wife to be strong. Nkomo later held his wife’s hand and bit her right finger and left arm. The wife jumped off the bed while holding their baby but Nkomo snatched the baby from her,” said Insp Banda. Police said Nkomo’s wife went outside the house screaming for help and that is when neighbours came to the scene. The neighbours proceeded into the house and found Nkomo having killed his daughter and bitten the body’s face, exposing the victim’s teeth. Neighbours had to use force to take away the deceased from Nkomo. They later subdued him and tied his hands. Insp Banda said the body of the baby was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) for a post-mortem. Chief Gampu also confirmed the incident which he described as shocking. “I am pained by the incident. How can one kill his own child like that? What does a 16 month-old baby know and besides, no one deserves to be killed. I was called in the middle of the night and I went to attend to the matter only to find out that a man had killed his daughter and had already eaten part of the child’s chin. When I arrived at the scene I called the police who acted swiftly and arrested the father. He obviously has to be examined to check his mental state. He had never had any such problems before but I am tempted to think something went wrong with him mentally,” said the Chief. A villager Mr Edwin Ndlovu said they were still in shock over the incident. “It’s sad that an innocent soul has been lost just like that. The father never showed any signs of mental problems, he was a good man. I do not know what got into him which led him to kill his child. We heard noise, people screaming and I armed myself with a stick thinking that there was an invasion at my neighbours home only to hear that Nkomo had killed his child and eaten part of the chin, leaving the small teeth exposed,” said Mr Ndlovu. Sunday News
By-The month of February brings sad memories to the Zimdancehall fraternity and the local music industry, especially after the death of Soul Jah Love (real name Soul Musaka) on February 16, 2021. The gifted composer and singer succumbed to diabetes at Mbuya Dorcas Hospital in Harare at 31. He was declared a liberation hero for representing youths through music. Top Zimdancehall producer Michael Murumbi, better known as PTK, said the industry was no longer the same without “Sauro”. PTK was one of the first producers to work with Soul Jah Love. “I really miss Soul Jah Love. He was gifted and always gave life to Zimdancehall,” said the producer. Over the years, PTK has released several chart-topping riddims and is expected to drop another one soon. “I have finished working on ‘Body Slam Riddim 02’, which is now due for release. I wish Sauro was around to feature on the project. He would have added more weight to it,” he said. “I am the one who started recording Soul Jah Love, with the track ‘Ndini Uya Uya’ (2014), which proved to be one of his best songs. Together with the late, we did so many projects and he helped me become one of the revered producers in the country.” PTK’s new riddim features Ndunge Yut, Blot, Silent Killer, Hwinza, Bazooker, Lukko and Chipoko Chasauro, among other artistes. “We have some artistes who are trying to fit into the late singer’s shoes but the truth is Soul Jah Love was in a league of his own. It is going to be hard to find his replacement, if ever we are going to.” The music producer urged upcoming Zimdancehall artistes to work hard and be original, and not to lose focus. “Consistency and discipline are key to succeeding in the music industry.” Some of the upcoming Zimdancehall chanters who are trying to emulate Soul Jah Love are Lukko, Chipoko ChaSauro and Mbida Dee. “It is now two years since he (Soul Jah Love) passed away, but, as it stands, we do not have even a single person whom we feel can match or surpass his work. The late chanter worked hard when it came to his music and that is what these youngsters need to copy from him,” added PTK. “But these young musicians must desist from trying to compare themselves with the late chanter if they want to grow their brands.
By- A New York-based global ratings firm Fitch Solutions has predicted Zanu PF’s clean sweep in this year’s elections.
According to the state media, the organisation’s latest report titled “Zimbabwe Country Risk Report”, which includes a 10-year economic forecast, also praised Mnangagwa.
“At Fitch Solutions, we expect that real GDP (gross domestic product) in Zimbabwe will accelerate to 2,4 percent in 2023, from 2 percent in 2022,” reads part of the report. “The acceleration in growth in 2023 will be driven by a more expansionary fiscal policy in the run-up to the elections in the middle of the year and an easing of price pressures, which should provide further support to consumers. “However, we still expect that ZANU PF will win a comfortable majority in the parliamentary elections in July, with the ruling administration benefitting from a host of incumbency advantages.” ZANU PF, the report adds, would likely remain the dominant political force for the foreseeable future. “The ruling ZANU PF party looks to retain its dominance over the medium term . . .” It is believed the coalescing of forces around the ruling party also “lessens the likelihood of formal splits from the party”. In last year’s by-elections held in March, which were widely considered a mini general election, ZANU PF demonstrated its popularity when it wrested two parliamentary seats — Epworth and Mutasa South — from the opposition. The results were interpreted as a sign of the incremental gains being made by ZANU PF in opposition strongholds, driven by success in both stabilising and growing the economy. The United States-based Fitch Solutions also expects President Mnangagwa’s administration to continue its drive to grow the economy, attract investment and manage the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We expect inflation to remain elevated in 2022 before moderating subsequently and returning to single-digit levels (on an average annual basis) from 2024,” said the agency. “We expect inflation to return to single-digit levels (on an average annual basis) from 2025 and remain broadly contained over the period to 2031. “This is based on the expectation that improvement in agriculture and mining output, as well as domestic energy production, will lead to a rise in foreign exchange revenue, improving the RBZ’s ability to support the currency . . .” Political analyst Mr Naboth Paurosi Dzivaguru, who is the executive director of GlobalEconomics2020 Consultancy Group, said Fitch Solutions’ projections were spot on. “ZANU PF has fine-tuned laws and policies that are seen attracting investors into the country,” he said. “The economic landscape created under the Second Republic is unlike anything we have ever seen in the history of the country. “The party’s candidate, President Mnangagwa, has shown his mettle in leading the economy. “The President has improved transparency in how the country is governed. “So, this excites the voting population and will translate into votes.” The ruling party, he added, has managed to infuse older and younger generations in its ranks, a development that has strengthened its backbone. “This is what is called a generational super-mix. “It has structures which are intact, which gives the party a scientific insight of the expected results.” Fitch Solutions becomes the latest reputable body to forecast a ZANU PF victory in this year’s elections after Afrobarometer, a Pan-African survey research network, did so in its most recent survey. ZANU PF national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa said the report mirrors the reality on the ground. “ZANU-PF welcomes the more dispassionate and objective polls’ outcome from Fitch Solutions,” he said. “It actually mirrors the concrete realities arising from the ongoing ZANU PF cell building and verification process. “This concerted and ongoing exercise will lead to the party primary elections.” The party’s internal polls, he said, “mimic the impending and imminent” harmonised elections. “In short, ZANU-PF is in the mode of a dress rehearsal for the upcoming plebiscite,” he added. “The credible Fitch Solutions poll forecast is a far cry from the tainted and wishful prophecies of the Brenthurst Foundation . . . The parochial Brenthurst Foundation subsists on the malign traits of Nick Oppenheimer, the scion of a family that built Anglo American Corporation on the back of exploitation of indigene African majorities by minority, colonial, settler racist apartheid regimes . . . “We are even more enthused that the report comes from Fitch Solutions, headquartered in New York, the premier centre of global capital. It, thus, speaks to world-class players and interests that are aligned to the bountiful natural resources of endowed Zimbabwe.”
By- Dancehall music star Winky D’s name was withdrawn from this year’s National Arts and Merit Awards NAMA.
This follows the release of his latest project on 31 January 2022, Eureka.
Gaffa President’s latest offering speaks truth to power and has annoyed the ruling Zanu PF party and its sympathisers, some still vowing for the musician’s head.
This could have also influenced the the organisers of the event National Arts Council, to withdraw Winky’s name from the nominations.
Below are the musicians who won the NAMA awards held this weekend in the capital.
Outstanding female musician winner: Dorcas Moyo.
Zimdancehall chanter, Energy Sylvester Chizanaga, better known as Freeman scooped two awards
5). Outstanding song winner: Fire Emoji by Tavonga Leo Magombedze.
Tropical Storm Freddy will make landfall in Zimbabwe today following a prolonged delay off the Mozambican coast that caused it to weaken substantially.
About 10 districts are expected to receive rains accompanied by strong winds starting today.
This comes as the Department of Civil Protection has mobilised district civil protection committees countrywide to respond to any life-threatening weather hazards that could accompany the tropical storm.
The department has dispatched ZUPCO buses to some districts to help with evacuation efforts, while some traditional leaders have been allocated airtime to facilitate communication in the event of flooding.
The tropical storm is forecast to hit the south eastern parts of the country, dumping large amounts of rain in Chimanimani, Chipinge, Mwenezi, Beitbridge, Chivi, Masvingo, Zaka, Bikita, Gutu and Buhera districts.In a statement yesterday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) said Tropical Cyclone Freddy had weakened.
According to the MSD, parts of Mashonaland East, Masvingo, southern parts of the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces will likely receive rains, while the rest of the country will have sunny weather.
Ministry of Local Government and Public Works communication and advocacy director, Mr Gabriel Masvora said Government had put in place measures to avert casualties when the tropical storm makes landfall.
Department of Civil Protection acting chief director Mr Nathan Nkomo said 24-hour command centres have been set up to help coordinate mitigation efforts in all districts likely to be affected.
Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has accepted an invitation for an interview by local radio station ZiFM Stereo.
ZiFM Stereo was the first privately-owned radio station to get a licence in Zimbabwe and is owned by Nyanga South MP, Supa Collins Mandiwanzira (ZANU PF) through his company African Business Communications (AB Communications).
Posting on Twitter, ZiFM Stereo said they were open to hosting Chamisa since he is “a key public figure.” The radio station said:
Advocate [Nelson Chamisa], here is an opportunity to speak to Zimbabwe.
We are kindly requesting an interview with you as a key public figure. Let us work on modalities to get you to engage with the people.
We are looking forward to a favorable response.
CCC Matabeleland North Chairman Prince Dubeko Sibanda rebuked the radio station saying they “are supposed to be a serious media house.” Added Sibanda:
Drop these antics of inviting the President through Twitter.
However, CCC deputy spokesperson Gift “Ostallos” Siziba welcome the invitation and promised to get in touch with ZiFM.
Chamisa said he was readily available and for the interview and directed the radio station to contact his media team. Said Chamisa:
I’ve heard you ZiFM. I’m ready when you are. We’re accessible, available and ready. Zimbabwe needs this kind of fairness, Get in touch with our media team. God bless you.
An armed robbery attempt was thwarted by Plumtree villagers who rushed to assist a shopkeeper at Kweneng Business centre on Tuesday after a man posing as a customer tried to rob her.
Matabeleland police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident and dismissed allegations that the incident might be linked to the recent case of school children who were shot in Empandeni.
“This person arrived at 8 pm. He took out a US$1 note saying he was hungry and wanted to buy a soft drink. The complainant went to open the shop, and he tried to push her inside, sensing danger the woman screamed attracting three people who were still outside the shops,” said Mangena.
“When interrogated, the suspect said he only wanted to buy a drink, he immediately left only to come back 40 minutes later and fired two shots in the direction of people who were still there, they ran away and hid in one of the homesteads close by. They locked themselves inside a house and he damaged four window panels,” said Inspector Mangena.
MASVINGO–A popular Mucheke Rank tout in Masvingo was found dead on the steps at the entrance to Farai Bar at 6 pm on Tuesday.
It is suspected that Farai Chirara who was popularly known as Doshto took an overdose of an illicit brew known as Chikozodo without taking food in the morning and went to Farai Bar in Mucheke.
He slept in the bar and some of his friends took him outside and left him at the steps of the bar where he was found dead by one of the bar ladies Raviro Madanhire (50). A report was made at Chikato Police Station. – Masvingo Mirror
Multiple murder suspect Jaison Muvevi, who was being investigated for killing up to 10 people, has been cleared of six charges following ballistic tests.
Muvevi hogged the limelight in January following the Hwedza shooting rampage that led to the death of three people while two others escaped death by a whisker, before he fled to Mozambique, where he was captured.
A former police detective, Muvevi was also linked to another suspected murder that took place in November 2022 in Eastlea, Harare.
Police were keen to investigate whether he was involved in six other unsolved murder cases that took place in Harare and Chitungwiza since 2020.
Muvevi’s suspected murder weapon was taken for ballistic tests about a month ago to try to link the forensic evidence to these six cold cases.
However, it has emerged that the ballistic tests did not match Muvevi’s murder weapon in the six cases.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed that the four alleged murder counts and two attempted murder charges are what remain on Muvevi’s charge sheet.
“I can confirm that on Muvevi’s charges, he remains facing four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
A police source close to the investigations said: “The results from the forensic ballistic analysis did not match his weapon. So, automatically he was cleared of the six suspected murder cases.
“The situation is still the same in terms of his other charges. So, he is still facing four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.”
The 42-year-old is presently before the courts after he allegedly gunned down three people — a senior police officer, a bartender and faith healer — in Hwedza on January 13.
Police believe Muvevi used the same weapon to fatally shoot Nyarai Round in Eastlea on November 19 in 2022.
His attempted murder charges arose after he also allegedly shot and injured a police officer during the Hwedza shootings, before he fired at another man in Mutare, whom he narrowly missed, while on the run.
On Monday, Muvevi appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi for routine remand and was further remanded in custody to March 6. -state media
ZRP cops in the Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for a Shurugwi man who allegedly teamed up with a girlfriend and fatally stabbed a 32-year-old rival suitor after they clashed at the girlfriend’s place.
The now deceased, Robson Goni (32), was stabbed by a yet to be identified man in a suspected love triangle in which the two-timing lady is alleged to have taken sides with the accused person.
Police spokesperson for Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident saying they have since launched a manhunt for the alleged killer and the woman in question who was only identified as Chiedza.
The murder case occurred at house number D15 Railway block in Shurugwi where Goni, who is believed to have been a boyfriend to Chiedza, decided to visit her unbeknown to him that she had another boyfriend who had also visited on the same day.
Tempers are said to have flared after the two men clashed and a fight ensued in which Chiedza is alleged to have teamed up with the other boyfriend to fight Goni which resulted in the boyfriend stabbing Goni to death.
After committing the offence, the two suspects left the scene for an unknown destination and are still on the run.
Insp Mahoko appealed for information that may help in the location and arrest of the two wanted persons.
“We received a report of murder that occurred in Shurugwi where an unknown suspect stabbed a rival suitor in a suspected love triangle. After committing the offence, the suspect and the girlfriend ran away and are still on the run. Investigations have been instituted but to date, the suspects have not been located. We call upon members of the public who may have information on the whereabouts of Chiedza and her boyfriend to pass it to any nearest police station,” he said.-state media
MASVINGO–A popular Mucheke Rank tout in Masvingo was found dead on the steps at the entrance to Farai Bar at 6 pm on Tuesday.
It is suspected that Farai Chirara who was popularly known as Doshto took an overdose of an illicit brew known as Chikozodo without taking food in the morning and went to Farai Bar in Mucheke.
He slept in the bar and some of his friends took him outside and left him at the steps of the bar where he was found dead by one of the bar ladies Raviro Madanhire (50). A report was made at Chikato Police Station. – Masvingo Mirror
More than 178 000 Zimbabweans are expected back home from South Arica after the expiry of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) in June this year.
The imminent return of Zimbabweans, who have been living in South Africa, comes after the neighbouring country announced last year that it will not renew special permits for Zimbabweans without critical skills.
Writing in his weekly column, which is published in this issue, ZANU PF President Emmerson Mnangagwa said a total of 178 412 nationals, including their families and dependents were expected home.
“Through our Embassy in South Africa, Government has availed a portal for them to register so their whereabouts and needs are known in anticipation of the repatriation exercise. Some have been away from home for quite a while and, until now, had set base in South Africa. The ZEP allowed Zimbabweans to lawfully remain in the sister Republic of South Africa in order to pursue their education, to work or set up businesses. With a strong educational foundation and largely highly skilled in different trades and disciplines, our nationals have been active across a wide spectrum of the South African economy. They will not be hard-pressed for options,” he said.
Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe was ready to welcome its citizens back home and had put systems in place to make sure that returnees were fully integrated into the society and contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of the country.
“We are preparing for their return, and to warmly welcome them once they step on home soil. We will do so fully confident that their return and re-integration into their families and communities, and with relatives and friends will be smooth. Government will assist them as they prepare to resume a productive life as full citizens back in the land of their birth.”
President Mnangagwa also thanked neighbouring countries that gave sanctuary to Zimbabweans while the country worked on its economic recovery.
“We thank all those countries which gave them shelter and more skills while we sorted out our affairs for recovery and growth. South Africa ranks foremost among those countries. With our economy now on an irreversible growth trajectory, the time has now come for our nation to claim back its own and to assume full responsibilities for its citizens who may wish or need to come back home. They now have opportunities to contribute here at home. This is how my Government views this latest development,” he said.
The President said a mopping team will leave for South Africa this week to ensure preparations are comprehensive and attend to every detail.
“The team comprises officials from many different Government departments to ensure preparations are comprehensive and attend to every detail.-state media
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says he is ready to lead the nation.
President Chamisa believes he has attained the necessary experience and knowledge to lead the nation.
The CCC leader wrote on Twitter:
READY TO SERVE & LEAD…
Dear citizens, when you empower me as your President &Commander-in-chief. I will lead extraordinarily, with distinction.
I have served the Republic with patriotic passion and pride. I understand government,having been a Cabinet Minister & MP representing Zimbabwe at various levels SADC, AU, ITU,ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels & UN. #Ready
THE YOUNG CITIZEN ON THE MOVE..We must just fix this country for the sake of this generation.
This is what stirs up my passion for change! It’s an intergenerational consensus for change!
IN a blood curdling incident, a 25-year-old Tsholotsho man allegedly went berserk and strangled his 16-month-old baby, hanged her body on the roof rafters of the house before devouring part of the baby’s face in circumstances yet to be established.
It had to take neighbours to wrest the lifeless body of the baby from the blood-drooling father who was biting off chunks of flesh from the face of the body and chewing them. He has since been arrested and speculation is rife that he has a mental condition.
The man, Mongameli Nkomo, (25) from Masekela Line under Chief Gampu allegedly strangled the baby with his hands. Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident saying the man was in police custody while investigations were underway.
“I can confirm that a man from Tsholotsho killed his biological daughter over unclear circumstances. The man was arrested and investigations are still in progress. Nkomo is said to have arrived home at night on the day in question.
He woke up his wife Nokulunga Mhlanga claiming that he was being chased by goblins. He started praying and told his wife to be strong. Nkomo later held his wife’s hand and bit her right finger and left arm. The wife jumped off the bed while holding their baby but Nkomo snatched the baby from her,” said Insp Banda.
Police said Nkomo’s wife went outside the house screaming for help and that is when neighbours came to the scene. The neighbours proceeded into the house and found Nkomo having killed his daughter and bitten the body’s face, exposing the victim’s teeth. Neighbours had to use force to take away the deceased from Nkomo.
They later subdued him and tied his hands. Insp Banda said the body of the baby was taken to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) for a post-mortem. Chief Gampu also confirmed the incident which he described as shocking.
“I am pained by the incident. How can one kill his own child like that? What does a 16 month-old baby know and besides, no one deserves to be killed. I was called in the middle of the night and I went to attend to the matter only to find out that a man had killed his daughter and had already eaten part of the child’s chin.
When I arrived at the scene I called the police who acted swiftly and arrested the father. He obviously has to be examined to check his mental state. He had never had any such problems before but I am tempted to think something went wrong with him mentally,” said the Chief.
A villager Mr Edwin Ndlovu said they were still in shock over the incident.
“It’s sad that an innocent soul has been lost just like that. The father never showed any signs of mental problems, he was a good man. I do not know what got into him which led him to kill his child.
We heard noise, people screaming and I armed myself with a stick thinking that there was an invasion at my neighbours home only to hear that Nkomo had killed his child and eaten part of the chin, leaving the small teeth exposed,” said Mr Ndlovu. – State Media
Tinashe Sambiri Hard-hitting CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma has challenged citizens to assume a common garb in fighting for the release of jailed politician Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for speaking on behalf of Moreblessing Ali’s family.
Sarkozy described the incarceration of Hon Sikhala as horrible and unacceptable.
“Sometimes we simply have to stand up.
The abuse of @JobSikhala1 is horrible and unacceptable,” Sarkozy wrote on Twitter.
Chiredzi Town Council sold residential stands on wetlands since 2013
We are aware of the fact that there is corruption in the allocation of stands by the local authority.
But as CCC we don’t associate ourselves with such activities. The main actor being Francis Moyo who is well known for land grabbing and some dubious actitivies in Chiredzi District.
Last week there was an article which circulated around the about the land scams orchestrated by Zanu pf and MDC Alliance councilors.
The public must be informed that as CCC we don’t have any of our Councillors who is involved.
We don’t tolerate corruption in our party.We have a running system to make sure our deployees are not involved in corruption actitivies.Our party is citizen centered, we listen to the citizens and we protect the citizen’s interests.
We call upon ZACC to investigate the Chiredzi Town Council scandal.
Part 1 : Election Agents and the Security of the Vote
By Ignatious Sadziwa and Tinashe Gumbo
Background
The security of the ballot is a very important ingredient in the promotion of free and fair elections.
Dr. Tinashe Gumbo
It satisfies and guarantees electoral credibility and integrity. The role of election agents (also known as polling agents), is very key in any election. Election agents play a gatekeeping role in ensuring that the electorate’s vote is secured. In this article, we seek to discuss the role of election agents in Zimbabwe. Our focus is on the gaps that have manifested during the previous elections with regard to the effectiveness of election agents’ work in the promotion of credible polls. We then reiterate some already-known recommendations for consideration by political parties as they recruit, train and deploy election agents. This is the first of the ten-part series of articles that are meant to contribute to the deconstruction and demystification of fears associated with being an active citizen in electoral processes.
Legal Provisions for Election Agents.
Ignatius Sadziwa
Election candidates are mandated by law (Section 93A, Electoral Act, Chapter 2:13, As Amended up to 28 May 2018) to appoint election agents for a particular poll. This should be done before, on, or after nomination day, but not later than seven days before polling day. The political party that sponsors the candidate is involved (or is an interested party) in the appointment of the election agents. Chief Election Agents are appointed to coordinate other agents (based at polling stations or in constituencies and wards as roving agents). The election agents have to be accredited by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. Thus, it should be noted that they are legitimate stakeholders in elections and are guided by the prevailing laws of the country (Section 83, Electoral Act). Zimbabwe has 210 constituencies,1958 wards, and 10985 (at least in 2018) polling stations. A political party that is serious about challenging for power must aim at deploying election agents at all the stations.
The Role of an Election Agent.
Election agents are representatives of both the candidates and political parties taking part in an election contest and their designated area of work is the polling station in the case of polling agents while the Chief Election Agents may be mobile. Election agents “monitor” and ensure that the election is being conducted in a transparent manner that does not disadvantage their candidates and by extension their political party. They witness all aspects of the voting and counting processes. Thus, prior to the opening of the polls, election agents examine the voting equipment including ballot boxes to ensure that they are empty and inspect the voting booth to determine if there is nothing that may influence the voter. They should, thus, be present during the unveiling of the ballot paper, the voting process, counting, and the collation and tabulation of final results.
To an extent, election agents also play an observing role by checking if the prevailing environment is conducive to free and fair elections. They can also assist their candidates and party with parallel voter tabulation (PVT) as witnessed in jurisdictions like Malawi and Zambia during their latest Presidential plebiscites.
Notable Potholes in Previous Elections
The current authors, being active practitioners in the electoral processes in Zimbabwe, noted that election outcomes are always contested because of an axiomatic belief that they are rigged all the time. Without committed, vigilant, willing, and well-trained election agents, it is always difficult to confirm any alleged election rigging. Yet, we have observed some limitations that are associated with recruitment, training, deployment, and the work of election agents in Zimbabwe. The observations in this article were informed by our direct involvement in electoral work and a review of election observation reports by local civic and faith-based organizations. Media reports were also consulted. Below, we attempt to summarize some of the issues noted in previous elections.
1. While an election agent must be a bona fide, loyal, committed, and willing member of a political party, it has emerged that in most cases, parties hastily recruit agents at the very last minute, thereby targeting the “wrong” agents for the task. This explains cases where some election agents went “AWOL” on election day thereby compromising the security of the people’s vote. Others were “bought” on the eve of an election; hence, they would give excuses leading to their failure to do the job. Claims of infiltration by the opponent elements are real as confirmed by one of the authors of this article who witnessed it during his contest for Mberengwa West Seat in 2013.
2. Research has shown that as of 2018, only one political party had the capacity to deploy election agents at all the polling stations. Opposition parties were yet to build their capacity to enjoy 100% deployment. The issue of financial resources and the “security” of the election agents remained a major factor in this regard. Alleged cases of rigging were normally raised at stations where some political parties had not deployed election agents, yet, no scientific evidence could be accessed to back the claims. In such cases, complainants would not be able to access the V11 Return Forms and this weakened their court cases when they subsequently decided to challenge the outcome.
3. The welfare of polling agents also remained a critical factor in previous elections. Some political parties failed to fully support their agents with food, communication means, and other logistical issues such as transport to and from the polling stations. Thus, the agents would be exposed to all forms of manipulation by those with adequate support. A visibly hungry agent could be sent out of the polling station to buy food or “cigarettes” (for mutual benefit) and in the process, some fishy things happened in his or her absence which he or she could not account for. The “poor” agent could also be offered some other “goodies” including communication gadgets to talk to his or her party about an issue that would have happened at the polling station. In such a tricky scenario, the agent could not be vigilant enough to report any critical developments caused by the “generous” opponent at the polling station through a “borrowed” phone. These were realities observed in the previous elections.
4. Polling agents are supposed to be bona fide voters at their designated polling stations. However, some of them have not managed to exercise their right to vote in their entire life as they would have been deployed outside their wards. To be a polling agent calls for commitment, willingness, and vigilance. Therefore, some political parties were forced to deploy some of their agents away from their polling stations as they (election agents) were deemed the “only suitable cadres who can deal with challenges in the other wards. Such cadres are deployed in hot areas where the party does not have a strong membership and where there is the possibility of intimidation from the opponent”, argued one candidate in the 2018 elections. While the argument was valid, it was equally true that the same election agents, who were legitimate voters, would be deprived of their voting rights. Furthermore, they were strangers in the areas they were deployed to, hence they could not provide that much-needed confidence to their party members who, in fact, did not know them.
5. Late arrival at the polling stations was also another major challenge. While the agents were supposed to be at the station at least two or so hours before the opening of the poll, in several cases, they were late due to some logistical challenges that were real. Therefore, they missed some critical processes such as witnessing the pre-poll preparations, examination of voting equipment as well as examination of ballot boxes, and other voting materials.
6. Illiteracy and inadequate training of polling agents were also visible gaps. Election processes are political in nature, but they are also majorly scientific. They involve a lot of figures, calculations, thinking, discussions, negotiations, and making serious resolutions. This requires a lot of prior training on the part of election agents. It emerged from the previous elections that in several cases, election agents were not well trained for the task, and in worst-case scenarios, they were illiterate. This became a fertile ground for rigging as statistics could possibly be manipulated in favor of a particular candidate at the expense of others. Such limitations manifested mainly during the stages of counting, reconciliation of ballot papers, tallying of results, and verification of figures.
7. Absence from the polling station: Some election agents left the polling stations during voting, closing, or counting, thereby allowing “forces of rigging” to rule. The principle is “polling agents should not leave the polling station”, as, in such an instance, illegal activity can happen in their absence. Monitoring the polling process and safeguarding polling boxes is their primary duty. Anything fishy can happen if they leave the polling station even for a moment. Yet, the law empowers the Election Officer to proceed with electoral processes in the absence of an election agent (Section 84).
A Few Recommendations
Our conclusion is that election agents are a critical component of the electoral process in Zimbabwe. Anyone can be an election agent once formally appointed by a particular candidate and political party. It, however, remains critical that political parties address the noted gaps in their recruitment, training, and deployment of election agents. Therefore, below are some recommendations we make particularly to the candidates and political parties:
1. Political parties should deliberately invest in the recruitment, training, and deployment of election agents. They should not wait to fulfill this investment at the last minute as doing so may expose themselves to possible infiltration or engagement of “wrong” agents. Election agents’ teams should be made up of people who are well versed in electoral processes, who are literate, committed, dedicated, willing, and available for the task. Most importantly, they should be bona fide members of that political party, who are ready to defend its interest and that of the candidate. Well-trained, and equipped agents are a near guarantee for effective monitoring of the election process against any form of rigging. Training should not be “generic” as we have witnessed in previous elections. There is a need for specialization based on one’s competence and experience in electoral processes.
Loyalty to the party is not enough for one to be an agent! It is not about money but the security of the people’s vote! Neither should relationship with the candidate be the main factor for participation as an election agent!
2. The “welfare of an election agent should remain the welfare of the party”. An ill-equipped and insecure polling agent is “dangerous” for the concerned party. He or she can easily be manipulated by the opposite party as he or she can be offered money, food, or transport to and from the station, thereby making him or her a compromised player. Parties should feed their agents (literally feeding them), equip them with efficient communication means, and guarantee their security in and outside the polling station. By doing so, they would have guaranteed the agents’ presence in the polling station at all critical moments hence the security of the vote. Adequate election agents should be deployed at each station. The law allows three agents per station of which only one should be in the polling station at each particular moment. The other two (either of whom may relieve the election agent entitled to be present in the polling station) shall be entitled to be present in the immediate vicinity of the polling station concerned (Section 95).
3. Vigilance remains a key characteristic of an effective election agent. While on duty, the agent should keep his or her eyes on the polling boxes, on the figures, and on the interest of his or her party. This will ensure that he or she has access to the key data including the final documents such as the V11 Return Forms.
4. Election agents should be deployed in their areas of residence to allow them to vote, but also to give confidence to their party members who come to cast their vote at that polling station. It is indeed cost-effective too to deploy locally as no transport is required to ferry the agents. Furthermore, it is very convenient as the agents will be at the polling stations, on time to witness all the pre-poll preparatory processes. Members of their political parties will feel confident when they see some of their own being part of the team of election agents. It will not help a polling agent to be defending his or her party’s vote “somewhere” when his or her vote does not count at the end of the day.
5. Political parties should be deliberately inclusive in their recruitment and deployment of election agents so that youth, women, and people with disabilities can also be active participants in electoral processes. Although no immediate scientific evidence was available to show the statistics for participation of different categories of people as election agents, we reiterate the importance of inclusivity.
Ignatious G Sadziwa, Executive Director @ Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust. He is a Social Democrat and an Election Expert. He can be contacted @ Mobile/WhatsApp +263772706621; Facebook: Ignatious Sadziwa; Twitter: Ignatious Sadziwa; Email: [email protected]
Dr. Tinashe Gumbo is a Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice activist. He writes on elections, the environment, mining, and music. He can be contacted on Mobile: at +254 702 523 940/WhatsApp at +263 773218860; Email: [email protected]; Blog: tinashegumbo.wordpress.com; Twitter: DrTinasheGumbo1; Facebook: Tinashe Gumbo
There is a real buzz in the green half of the capital.
Whenever CAPS United fans burst into the song “Gore Rino Ndizvo Zvarongwa naPapa Lodza”, nine times out of ten it’s just for fun. But this season, the song might carry its actual meaning.
Those who see football through objective lenses and operate in the truth-telling business will agree that the ‘Papa Lodza’ in question, Makepekepe coach Lloyd Chitembwe, is up to something ahead of the upcoming Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
Last season, the Green Machine’s campaign was marred by well-documented financial challenges, which resulted in the former Cup Kings being in the relegation matrix.
But after their penultimate game of the season —an entertaining 2-2 draw with champions FC Platinum at the National Sports Stadium, Chitembwe declared that the club does not want a repetition of such a season.
“Going forward, some of these decisions will be very key going forward. We don’t want a repeat of this kind of a season. Everyone has taken lessons, from players, to the coaches, everyone within the football club has taken lessons and we don’t want a repeat of such,” said Chitembwe.
The former Warriors assistant coach even reminded football fans that history shows that whenever the club has such a chaotic season, they go on to win the championship in the next campaign.
Whether the financial challenges which affected the 2016 league champions have been solved or not remains to be seen, but what’s there for all to see, is the quality of players the Farai Jere-led executive has lured to the club.
Kelvin Madzongwe, Tafadzwa ‘Fire’ Rusike, Godknows ‘Zizou’ Murwira, Adrian Silla, Innocent Zambezi and Admiral Matope have all joined Makepekepe, while former Dynamos midfielder King Nadolo, who was spotted at the club’s training session, could be another acquisition.
Last season’s Soccer Star of the Year first runner up and the league top goalscorer William Manondo, is staying put at CAPS.
Madzongwe, who swapped the green shirt of financially-troubled Bulawayo Chiefs for a more greener shirt which he hopes will bring greener pastures, is relishing the prospect of playing for Makepekepe.
“I’m really excited about the opportunity because obviously CAPS United is a big brand. So definitely playing for them is like playing for one of the biggest teams around, considering the history that they have and the calibre of players that have gone through CAPS United,” he told the club’s media department last week.
“So it’s a huge honor to be here, my family was excited when I joined, mostly my dad because he has always been a huge CAPS United fan so for him, I think it’s one of those dreams that he has realized for me,” Madzongwe added.
Madzongwe has added making promises to the list of things he can do, and his first assurance as a CAPS player, is that the Green Machine’s fans should brace for a good season.
“Last year the team didn’t have a good season. We struggled a lot but hopefully, this year things will be better, with the calibre of players that are here. So we are promising CAPS United fans that this year will be much better than last year,” he said.
Veteran winger Phenias Bamusi, believes says everything is smooth-sailing ahead of the 2023 season and CAPS fans can dare to dream.
“I believe we have a strong squad, and there are no disturbances so far,” said Bamusi.
Life is a matter of choices, and one can choose to undermine CAPS United this season, but at their own peril.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
A democratic Zimbabwe cannot be built on undemocratic processes like violation of the constitution, continuation of Zanu PF poor policies, violence, lack of respect of the rule of law and abuse of human rights.
President Mnangagwa government’s must abide by the constitution and allow the opposition to campaign freely. Zimbabwe cannot afford to have another disputed 2023 election.
Our democracy can be richer and stronger if every political party in the country is given a fair access to the media allowing them to gather unhindered and unharmed.
In terms of political repression, arresting political opponents, poor governance, banning of NGOs, mutilation of the constitution the Zanu PF government under this new republic has broken the record.
In November 2017 President Emmerson Mnangagwa said “the voice of the people is the voice of GOD” literally meaning that whatever people cried for he is supposed to incline an ear. Today Mnangagwa has changed goal posts and has become another Idi Amin of Zimbabwe.
Currently the regime is using dirty tactics like using the Zimbabwe Republic Police to ban CCC campaigning rallies and meetings.
They always say Citizens Coalition of Change is a structureless party but they deploy armed riot police to block their rallies.
Zanu PF government knows that they have no political clout and have ran out of new ideas to lure the electorate.
By stopping Nelson Chamisa to hold rallies punishing his supporters through jailing them and weaponisation of the law, the regime is actually scoring own goals.
The willful violation of the constitution of Zimbabwe, manipulation of the voters roll is a cause of concern.
For the past twenty or so years, we seem determined to miss every opportunity to showcase what Zimbabwe would have been like had it not been for political bickering and resistance to change.
Regression after independence shouts from rooftops what no descendant of Africa wants to. What we are witnessing right now in the country are symptoms of a failed economy.
Its all cheap propaganda that Zanu PF government is signing mega deals, investors are flocking into the country and the mantra that the country is open for business.
The finance industry is now a pale shadow of what it used to be. What brought down the economy needs addressing. There is no country in the world that had managed to flourish uts economy when there is political instability. Where the opposition is treated like an enemy of the state.
Unfortunately, there is still finger pointing the culture strangling Zimbabwe is not far from being solved.
To Hell with Julius Malema and his idea of “shutting down South Africa!
if u get a medical emergency like “gogo” getting a heart attack on the 20th of March 2023 and an ambulance doesn’t arrive cos roads are blocked by the EFF, go open an attempted murder/murder charge against Julius Malema. sue him & build your family a house with that money ?
COSAS must also encourage all students that won’t be able go to school on that day because of the “shut down” to go open a case, the students must sue Julius.
if you have a job interview on that day and can’t make it because roads are closed by the eff… sue him!
you can thank me later for using Julius Malemas ignorance to make you money ??
SAPS will arrest the ignorant EFF leader for incitement of violence, destroying property (vandalism), infringing on other people’s constitutional right of going to school, hospital etc…
The Lusaka Fire Brigade on Saturday managed to put out the fire that was caused by a fuel tanker which exploded on Lusaka’s Mungwi road.Four people have been injured in the inferno. (Pictures by ZNBC NEWS)
There is a real buzz in the green half of the capital.
Whenever CAPS United fans burst into the song “Gore Rino Ndizvo Zvarongwa naPapa Lodza”, nine times out of ten it’s just for fun. But this season, the song might carry its actual meaning.
Those who see football through objective lenses and operate in the truth-telling business will agree that the ‘Papa Lodza’ in question, Makepekepe coach Lloyd Chitembwe, is up to something ahead of the upcoming Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
Last season, the Green Machine’s campaign was marred by well-documented financial challenges, which resulted in the former Cup Kings being in the relegation matrix.
But after their penultimate game of the season —an entertaining 2-2 draw with champions FC Platinum at the National Sports Stadium, Chitembwe declared that the club does not want a repetition of such a season.
“Going forward, some of these decisions will be very key going forward. We don’t want a repeat of this kind of a season. Everyone has taken lessons, from players, to the coaches, everyone within the football club has taken lessons and we don’t want a repeat of such,” said Chitembwe.
The former Warriors assistant coach even reminded football fans that history shows that whenever the club has such a chaotic season, they go on to win the championship in the next campaign.
Whether the financial challenges which affected the 2016 league champions have been solved or not remains to be seen, but what’s there for all to see, is the quality of players the Farai Jere-led executive has lured to the club.
Kelvin Madzongwe, Tafadzwa ‘Fire’ Rusike, Godknows ‘Zizou’ Murwira, Adrian Silla, Innocent Zambezi and Admiral Matope have all joined Makepekepe, while former Dynamos midfielder King Nadolo, who was spotted at the club’s training session, could be another acquisition.
Last season’s Soccer Star of the Year first runner up and the league top goalscorer William Manondo, is staying put at CAPS.
Madzongwe, who swapped the green shirt of financially-troubled Bulawayo Chiefs for a more greener shirt which he hopes will bring greener pastures, is relishing the prospect of playing for Makepekepe.
“I’m really excited about the opportunity because obviously CAPS United is a big brand. So definitely playing for them is like playing for one of the biggest teams around, considering the history that they have and the calibre of players that have gone through CAPS United,” he told the club’s media department last week.
“So it’s a huge honor to be here, my family was excited when I joined, mostly my dad because he has always been a huge CAPS United fan so for him, I think it’s one of those dreams that he has realized for me,” Madzongwe added.
Madzongwe has added making promises to the list of things he can do, and his first assurance as a CAPS player, is that the Green Machine’s fans should brace for a good season.
“Last year the team didn’t have a good season. We struggled a lot but hopefully, this year things will be better, with the calibre of players that are here. So we are promising CAPS United fans that this year will be much better than last year,” he said.
Veteran winger Phenias Bamusi, believes says everything is smooth-sailing ahead of the 2023 season and CAPS fans can dare to dream.
“I believe we have a strong squad, and there are no disturbances so far,” said Bamusi.
Life is a matter of choices, and one can choose to undermine CAPS United this season, but at their own peril.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says he is ready to lead the nation.
President Chamisa believes he has attained the necessary experience and knowledge to lead the nation.
The CCC leader wrote on Twitter:
READY TO SERVE & LEAD…
Dear citizens, when you empower me as your President &Commander-in-chief. I will lead extraordinarily, with distinction.
I have served the Republic with patriotic passion and pride. I understand government,having been a Cabinet Minister & MP representing Zimbabwe at various levels SADC, AU, ITU,ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels & UN. #Ready
THE YOUNG CITIZEN ON THE MOVE..We must just fix this country for the sake of this generation.
This is what stirs up my passion for change! It’s an intergenerational consensus for change!
Tinashe Sambiri Hard-hitting CCC youth taskforce spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma has challenged citizens to assume a common garb in fighting for the release of jailed politician Hon Job Sikhala.
Hon Sikhala was arrested in June last year for speaking on behalf of Moreblessing Ali’s family.
Sarkozy described the incarceration of Hon Sikhala as horrible and unacceptable.
“Sometimes we simply have to stand up.
The abuse of @JobSikhala1 is horrible and unacceptable,” Sarkozy wrote on Twitter.
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
It is preventable and curable.
In 2021, there were an estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021, the region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region. Overview
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are 5 parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and 2 of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent. P. vivax is the dominant malaria parasite in most countries outside of sub-Saharan Africa.
The first symptoms – fever, headache and chills – usually appear 10–15 days after the infective mosquito bite and may be mild and difficult to recognize as malaria. Left untreated, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness and death within a period of 24 hours.
In 2021, nearly half of the world’s population was at risk of malaria. Some population groups are at considerably higher risk of contracting malaria and developing severe disease: infants, children under 5 years of age, pregnant women and patients with HIV/AIDS, as well as people with low immunity moving to areas with intense malaria transmission such as migrant workers, mobile populations and travellers.
Disease burden According to the latest World malaria report, there were 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 compared to 245 million cases in 2020. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020.
Over the 2 peak years of the pandemic (2020–2021), COVID-related disruptions led to about 13 million more malaria cases and 63 000 more malaria deaths.
The WHO African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2021 the Region was home to about 95% of all malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Children under 5 years of age accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region.
Four African countries accounted for just over half of all malaria deaths worldwide: Nigeria (31.3%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.6%), United Republic of Tanzania (4.1%) and Niger (3.9%).
Prevention Over the last 2 decades, expanded access to WHO-recommended malaria prevention tools and strategies – including effective vector control and the use of preventive antimalarial drugs – has had a major impact in reducing the global burden of this disease.
Vector control Vector control is a vital component of malaria control and elimination strategies as it is highly effective in preventing infection and reducing disease transmission. The 2 core interventions are insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS).
Progress in global malaria control is threatened by emerging resistance to insecticides among Anopheles mosquitoes. As described in the latest World malaria report, other threats to ITNs include insufficient access, loss of nets due to the stresses of day-to-day life outpacing replacement, and changing behaviour of mosquitoes, which appear to be biting early before people go to bed and resting outdoors, thereby evading exposure to insecticides.
Preventive chemotherapies Preventive chemotherapy is the use of medicines, either alone or in combination, to prevent malaria infections and their consequences. It requires giving a full treatment course of an antimalarial medicine to vulnerable populations (generally infants, children under 5 years of age and pregnant women) at designated time points during the period of greatest malarial risk, regardless of whether the recipients are infected with malaria.
Preventive chemotherapy includes perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and school-aged children (IPTsc), post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) and mass drug administration (MDA).
These safe and cost-effective strategies are intended to complement ongoing malaria control activities, including vector control measures, prompt diagnosis of suspected malaria, and treatment of confirmed cases with antimalarial medicines.
Vaccine Since October 2021, WHO also recommends broad use of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine among children living in regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
The vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce malaria, and deadly severe malaria, among young children.
Business Correspondent| Two Zimbabwean companies have put in place a strategic partnership to foster proper investment in mining.
The companies, Inner Core Resources Private Limited and Three Wingers Enterprises, are keen to turn mining into a lucrative sector in Zimbabwe and beyond.
A representative of Inner Core Resources said on Monday:
“Anything related to mining we can assist. We have a team of experts in various departments and we deal with a variety of issues. Even those who seek to learn about mining and how to invest can contact us.”
“Any mining related baby (Issue), we can help…
Those who want to buy mining equipment and don’t know which ones to use, where to get the best equipment, we can assist.
Mining Equipment selling for those who want to set up milling plants,” said the official.
Inner Core Resources can be contacted through its partner Three Wingers Enterprises.
MDC President Senator Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora is attending the 62nd Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels, Belgium.
By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a former National Railways of Zimbabwe of Zimbabwe (NRZ) top engineer for corruption.
This follows an internal audit report released last year indicating that Phillip Chifamba, who was chief engineer for infrastructure at the parastatal, grossly inflated costs for the renovation of an NRZ guest house in Bulawayo.
He was nabbed on Thursday last week after ZACC carried its own investigations and he is expected to appear in court soon.
The property, number 242 Leopold Takawira in Bulawayo, was supposed to cost US$110,000 to renovate but Chifamba, working in cahoots with the others who are also under investigation, caused the price to be increased $214 000.
This represents a variance cost of 104,000 in direct contravention of the company’s Procedural order as read with the Procurement Regulations which provide for re-tendering in the event of a price variance above 20%.
The property is used as the official residence of the NRZ board chairperson, a position currently occupied by Advocate Martin Dinha.
The audit report also indicated that Chifamba connived with former NRZ chief finance officer Joel Lunga, who approved the payments by-passing General Manager.
They also did not run the tender past the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe as is required at law.
Payments were made directly through Lunga.
“Payments were done by the Finance Branch on instructions from the acting chief finance officer (Lunga). Papers wrongly processed for payment sailed through the hands of acting chief finance officer without scrutiny,” the audit report said.
It added: “All payments regarding variations were approved by the offices of the chief engineer and that of the then procurement manager and paid for by the finance branch. This was clearly contrary to expectations of the line of duty of the chief finance officer.”
By- Police in Sanyathi have issued a warrant of arrest for local MP and Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura (Zanu PF) after he allegedly unleashed a militia on party rivals holding a meeting at Nyimo business centre on Thursday.
Several party officials were injured in the violence when the militia attacked district chairpersons from Arda, Rusvingo and Nyaunde, which led to the arrest of three members of Kambamura’s hitmen.
“Three people namely, Enock Chimombe, Sithabile Bhebhe, and Joseph Siampongo have been arrested for public violence and have been transferred to Kadoma Law and Order section. They will appear in court soon. The outstanding two who are yet to be arrested are Polite Kambamura and William Pariyangiwa,” said a police officer who declined to be named.
The complainant in the case is Zanu PF Arda district chairperson Sylvester Mhirizhonga, who reported the case under RRB5413524.
“I can confirm that three people who were part of a gang that beat us yesterday have been arrested. They were picked up by police in the morning,” Mhirizhonga said.
Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he was unaware of the matter.
Several party officials who spoke to NewsDay Weekender alleged that the hired youth militia was under instruction to beat up Zanu PF district chairpersons perceived as blocking Kambamura’s re-election bid.
Kambamura told NewsDay Weekender on Thursday that he was in Sanyati, but distanced himself from the violence.
“I do not know what you are talking about. Yes, I am in Sanyati but never witnessed that,” he said.
The Sanyati legislator is not new to intra-party violence.
He has of late been accused of unleashing hired thugs on his rivals within the ruling party to ensure he is not challenged in the primary elections.
In 2018, he was accused of destroying ballot papers belonging to a rival during the party’s primary elections. Source – NewsDay
By- The High court has dismissed a case in which former MDC deputy president Elias Mudzuri was challenging his expulsion from the party.
Mwonzora recently expelled Mudzuri alongside Norest Marara, Edwin Kakora, Gift Konjana, Den Moyo and Edwin Dzambara. Mudzuri then filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking to stop the confirmation of his expulsion. However, High Court judge Justice David Mangota dismissed Mudzuri’s application, ruling that he had failed to justify his request. Ruled the judge: The logic of the matter is that the letter of 6 February 2023 would not have taken away from the applicant his position as Vice-President of the first respondent (MDC-T) and allowed him to remain a card-carrying member of the first respondent. He would, in all probability, have been stripped of his membership in the first respondent completely. Once it is accepted, as it should, that the applicant is no longer a member of the first respondent, the logical conclusion which follows from the stated matter is that he has no right that he requires to protect. An applicant for an interdict must prove, on a preponderance of probabilities, the existence of the right which he wants to be protected by the interdict. All other requirements for an interdict will only be considered after the existence of the right has been established. Where, as in casu (in this case), no such right exists, the application for an interdict fails. The applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of any right which he enjoys in the first respondent. The application is struck off the roll of urgent matters with costs. In his application, Mudzuri cited, the MDC-T, MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora, party chairman Morgen Komichi, and MDC-T Secretary General Paurina Mupariwa Gwanyanya as respondents. The respondents challenged his application, arguing that what he sought to interdict had already taken place. Mudzuri, Norest Marara, Edwin Kakora, Gift Konjana, Den Moyo and Edwin Dzambara were expelled from MDC-T for violating the party’s constitution after dragging their Mwonzora to court challenging his re-election on December 18, 2022.
By- Former MDC deputy president Elias Mudzuri has lost a court challenge against his former boss Daglous Mwonzora.
Mwonzora recently expelled Mudzuri alongside Norest Marara, Edwin Kakora, Gift Konjana, Den Moyo and Edwin Dzambara. Mudzuri then filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking to stop the confirmation of his expulsion. However, High Court judge Justice David Mangota dismissed Mudzuri’s application, ruling that he had failed to justify his request. Ruled the judge: The logic of the matter is that the letter of 6 February 2023 would not have taken away from the applicant his position as Vice-President of the first respondent (MDC-T) and allowed him to remain a card-carrying member of the first respondent. He would, in all probability, have been stripped of his membership in the first respondent completely. Once it is accepted, as it should, that the applicant is no longer a member of the first respondent, the logical conclusion which follows from the stated matter is that he has no right that he requires to protect. An applicant for an interdict must prove, on a preponderance of probabilities, the existence of the right which he wants to be protected by the interdict. All other requirements for an interdict will only be considered after the existence of the right has been established. Where, as in casu (in this case), no such right exists, the application for an interdict fails. The applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of any right which he enjoys in the first respondent. The application is struck off the roll of urgent matters with costs. In his application, Mudzuri cited, the MDC-T, MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora, party chairman Morgen Komichi, and MDC-T Secretary General Paurina Mupariwa Gwanyanya as respondents. The respondents challenged his application, arguing that what he sought to interdict had already taken place. Mudzuri, Norest Marara, Edwin Kakora, Gift Konjana, Den Moyo and Edwin Dzambara were expelled from MDC-T for violating the party’s constitution after dragging their Mwonzora to court challenging his re-election on December 18, 2022.
By-The Police have announced that they arrested more than 1 800 drivers for using illegal routes permits and not following permit timetables.
The operation comes after Police recently expressed concern over the conduct of some public service vehicle drivers who need to comply with the timetables and route permits. This has resulted in avoidable accidents caused by bus drivers engaging in dangerous and reckless road races for passengers. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Friday said the number of people who have been arrested under the operation stood at 1 805. He said: On 22/02/23, Police arrested 711 people across the country on operation on the enforcement of route permits and timetables for public service vehicles (PSVs). This brings the cumulative figure of arrests to 1 805. Last week, Asst Comm Nyathi said the enforcement of route compliance and timetables would be done in terms of the Road Motor Transportation Act. He said: The Zimbabwe Republic Police has noted with concern the conduct of some public service vehicle drivers who are not complying with timetables on route permits, resulting in the drivers being dragged into dangerous and reckless road races for passengers. This conduct has resulted in road traffic accidents in some instances. In a bid to ensure compliance with road traffic rules and regulations by public service vehicles, the Zimbabwe Republic Police will with immediate effect heighten enforcement on compliance with route permits and timetables. Owners of public service vehicles are, therefore, advised to adhere to the dictates of their route permits and timetables forthwith. We appeal to public service vehicle owners to cooperate with police officers to ensure sanity prevails on the roads.
The rand has been hit hard by the long-expected confirmation that South Africa was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body that sets standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
The local currency was trading at R18.46/$ in early afternoon trading on Friday, the weakest level since November last year.
It is closed to reaching levels last seen at the height of the pandemic crisis in May 2020.
Maarten Ackerman, chief economist and advisory partner at Citadel, says it’s possible that the rand could breach R19/$, and even weaker, in coming days.
The currency started the year at R17/$, but has come under pressure in recent weeks as the dollar rushed ahead as new US economic data supported more aggressive interest rate hikes, he adds.The rand started bleeding on Thursday after meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve revealed an increased appetite for hikes.
“SA remains behind the US in the quantum of rate hikes so far, with only a 375 basis points lift in the repo rate versus the 450 basis points lift in the Fed funds rate in the current hiking cycle, resulting in rand weakness as SA’s risk premium with the US has eroded severely,” says Annabel Bishop, Investec economist.
If South Africa’s interest rates are not raised in step with the US, the rand and local assets like bonds will lose their appeal to foreign investors, who are on the hunt for good returns.
Foreign inflows are crucial to keep the rand stable.
Greylisting is also negative for foreign inflows.
Countries on the grey list have historically seen a decline in foreign investment.Being on the grey list signals to global banks, financial institutions and foreign investors that the country is not fully compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing standards.
Greylisting is expected to hike the cost of doing business in South Africa by increasing the amount of due diligence companies have to carry out.
South Africans may also find sending funds offshore and transacting with international banks more onerous.But Ackerman says that rand could return to levels of around R17.50/$ in the second half of the year.
The dollar rally is expected to lose some steam as the US interest rate hike cycle ends, with “peak dollar” expected in the first half of the year.
A Mutare man was on Thursday hauled before a magistrate for allegedly creating an illegal by-pass on his farm opposite the 22 Miles tollgate, reported The Herald.
Padina Dzumbira appeared in court facing charges of contravening sections of the law governing tollgates.
The appeared before Mutare magistrate Perseverance Makala yesterday charged with contravening section 3A (3) of Statutory Instrument 250/21 of the Toll Road (National Road Network) (Amendment) and was remanded out of custody to 10 March 2023.
The rule bars the use of a private bypass road falling within 1km of a toll gate unless authorised by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development.
No one is allowed to collect toll fees on any road within 1km of a tolling point.
Prosecuting, Sharon Chibvongodze said the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) saw drivers by-passing the 22 Miles tollgate on the farm road, and reported Dzumbira to the police.
Last year, the 22 Miles acting tollgate supervisor Charedza Majedera allegedly saw Dzumbira allowing vehicles to bypass the tollgate using his private road.He then called in the ZINARA risk and loss control department to set up surveillance cameras to record evidence.
Part of the State outline reads: An analysis made on the video footage obtained from the surveillance cameras on October 14, 2022, October 17, 2022, and October 25, 2022, shows classes of motor vehicles bypassing the tollgate and pass through the accused’s homestead.
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