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By A Correspondent- A Zimbabwean science teacher based in South Africa has won awards for recording the best results in the neighbouring country.
The teacher, Nkosiphile Moyo (34) of Filabusi, teaches Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at the Johannesburg Polytechnic College in South Africa.
He recently walked away with an award for being the best educator in Physical Science and Mathematics under the 2022 National Senior Certificate Awards for Johannesburg East District.
According to the Chronicle, in 2020 Moyo was recognised for achieving a 100 percent Matric pass in Mathematics Literacy at Demseel College in Johannesburg.
Moyo was the first Sciences teacher at Mabhikwa High School in Lupane in 2013 and taught at the school up to 2018.
Moyo, who is a holder of a Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Physics from the National University of Science and Technology, only studied Sciences at tertiary level as the secondary school he attended only offered Arts.
After leaving Mabhikwa High School, Moyo taught Sciences in various schools in Bulawayo from 2018 to 2019, before moving to South Africa in 2020. He said:
I joined Demseel College in Johannesburg West in 2020 where I taught Mathematics.
I received a certificate for recording a 100 percent Matric pass in Mathematic Literacy in that same year.
I recently secured an award from my school for being a top achieving educator in Physical Science and Mathematics under the 2022 National Senior Certificate Awards for Johannesburg East District.
The district had about 30 secondary schools.
These awards are a great achievement for me. I wish to take the knowledge and expertise that I have gained to nurture learners back home.
People often complain that Science subjects are difficult but for me, they are just like any other subject and they have become a part of my life.
Moyo did his primary education at Tshazi Primary School from 1993 to 1999 and secondary at Tshazi Secondary School in Filabusi District from 2000 to 2003.
But due to financial challenges, he failed to immediately proceed to A-level and only proceeded with his education in 2006 and he completed his A-level in 2007.
He then proceeded to Hillside Teachers’ College in 2010 where he specialised in Sciences — Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Moyo attained a Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Physics from the National University of Science and Technology in 2019.
By A Correspondent- A ZESA cable thief was arrested when he went to hospital to get treatment for burns that he sustained during the theft.
Tinashe Tatenda Ndoreka (25) has since been sentenced a 20-year jail term for copper cable theft.
In a statement on twitter, the police said:
‘’The ZRP confirms the arrest and conviction of Tinashe Tatenda Ndoreka (25) for theft of copper cables which occurred in Chimhanda area, Rushinga, Mt Darwin between Jan and Feb, 2023. The matter came to light when the suspect was electrocuted and sought medical attention.
“A 16-metre squared 4-core armored cable was recovered from a local dam and some copper cables were recovered from the suspect’s disused toilet. The suspect has since been convicted and sentenced to an effective 20-year jail term.’’
By A Correspondent- Members of Parliament on Wednesday cornered the acting leader of government business in the National Assembly, Felix Mhona, and deputy Finance minister Clemence Chiduwa over an unfulfilled promise made to the military in 2020 for construction of garrison shops in barracks to serve soldiers with cheap basic food commodities.
In a post-cabinet briefing to journalists in Harare on 26 February 2020, Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube said the cantonment shops would enable military personnel to be “issued with a card or credit limit to buy what they want monthly”.
At that time, Zimbabweans, particularly civil servants, were enduring one of the worst economic crises characterised by acute shortages of fuel, electricity, foreign currency and basic goods like maize-meal as well as cooking oil. Ncube’s promise to introduce garrison shops was calculated at pacifying the soldiers who were increasingly becoming restive. Zimbabwe’s year-on-year inflation was as high as 525% at the time.
Two years before the promise, Ncube had introduced austerity measures he said were going to boost the economy, but his interventions turned out to be ruinous to public sector workers, and the military which had staged a coup to topple Robert Mugabe in 2017.
Junior and middle-ranked military personnel, who had hoped to be rewarded for staging the coup that ushered in President Emmerson Mnangagwa, were left grumbling as economic harships mounted.
However, three years later, the government has not opened rhe promised garrison shops, prompting MPs to raise questions on Wednesday in the National Assembly.
Opposition MDC-A proportional representation MP for Midlands Catherine Gozho kicked off the grilling of Mhona and Chiduwa. Mhona is also Transport minister.
“My question is directed to the minister of Defence and War Veterans. Since the honourable minister is not here, I will direct it to the leader of government business. In 2020, government promised to build garrison shops in barracks so that the military personnel can buy basic commodities at low prices. Have the garrison shops since been constructed like you promised?” she asked.
In his first response, Mhona, who was standing in for Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and leader of government business, said:
“The honourable member is so passionate about the welfare of the military and she asked whether the garrison shops have been built.”
“What I would want to explain to the august House is, the garrison shops may not have been constructed as expected, but government has ensured that the security forces are well looked after. I think the honourable minister for Defence and War Veterans will explain to the august House the important aspects concerning the welfare of the forces so that we understand what has been done.”
The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) MP for Mbizo constituency, Settlement Chikwinya, followed up with another enquiry.
My understanding is that there are some barracks with existing garrison shops. The government’s promise at that time was to supply these garrison shops with subsidised commodities?” he queried, before Speaker Jacob Mudenda said: “Is it your understanding or knowledge?”
Chikwinya responded and turned the heat on deputy Finance minister Chiduwa.
“Knowledge. Understanding based on knowledge and I speak of 5.1 Battalion, that is Battlefields … So, they have garrison shops.”
“The undertaking by government was to supply these garrison shops with subsidised basic commodities so that soldiers could buy at subsidised prices.”
“That undertaking was made by the minister of Finance. I would want to know from the deputy minister of Finance here present whether the present garrison shops that are already there are supplied with subsidised basic commodities so that at least soldiers can buy at subsidised prices,” asked Chikwinya.
In response, Chiduwa shifted the blame to the Defence ministry led by Oppah Muchinguri, but was interjected by other MPs.
“On this issue, ministry of Finance provides the resources but in terms of implementation, it is done by the parent ministry. At the moment, Ministers cornered over false promise to military I am not sure if they have done it, otherwise. I would still need to check because the provisions were approved here in Parliament, so I would need to check if there was a budget for the garrison shops,” he said.
The matter was put to an end by Mudenda who held back more questions from MPs by saying Chiduwa needed more time to go and investigate the issue of the garrison shops in barracks before getting back to Parliament with a conclusive response.
“The answer by the honourable deputy minister is adequate. Let him go and find out what exactly the position is and come back to the august House,” said Mudenda.
Last year, independent Norton MP Temba Mliswa also cornered Muchinguri-Kashiri over the poor welfare of rank-and-file soldiers, saying they were supposed to get improved income from profits made in military companies like Rusununguko Inkululeko.
Mliswa told Parliament that junior soldiers were suffering in the barracks yet their seniors were enjoying comfortable lives from income raked in from military companies like Rusununguko Nkululeko (Private) Holdings.
The military company is the brainchild of the late Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo and has vast investments in various sectors of the economy, including in the media after getting a television licence to operate its NRTV station.
Mliswa took on Muchinguri-Kashiri over the business entity which symbolises the opaque commercialisation of the military whose financial owners have gone unscrutinised. The army also has other income-generating projects like the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI), but the profits realised do not trickle down to rank-and file soldiers.
By A Correspondent- Local Government minister July Moyo’s staggering US$155 million Chiredzi land deal — stinking to high heaven in the lowveld — for his cronies has now fully exploded as residents and Members of Parliament up the ante in the explosive issue which underlines rampant corruption in local authorities involving senior municipal and political bigwigs.
This comes after Chiredzi residents had initially made appeals to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government to stop Moyo and his associates from parcelling out land for the town’s expansion and to investigate the corrupt land deal.
While the uproar intensifies, the entity Moyo gave the contentious land to, Full Life Open Arms Africa Investments, is now selling it unserviced residential stands at US$20.61 per square metre. Given the land size of 750 hectares and that 1 hectare is 10 000 square metres, this means sold in full the land cost US$155 million.
The development has infuriated Chiredzi residents, who in November 2022 petitioned Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda, urging Parliament to investigate the minister’s abuse of power as well as establish the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of the land.
Residents say officials from the two local authorities are afraid to challenge the minister over the murky parcelling out of the land.
Zanu-PF’s Chiredzi West legislator Farai Musikavanhu this week told The NewsHawks that the project lacks transparency.
Full Life Open Arms Africa Investments (FLOAAI) was in 2018 given the mandate to develop 750 hectares of land meant for Chiredzi town expansion. The allocation was done within a few days when Chiredzi Town Council and Chiredzi Rural District Council were being run by special commissions appointed by Moyo after the 2018 elections. At the time, Zimbabweans were anxiously awaiting the results of an electoral petition by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa at the Supreme Court.
The land in Buffalo Range Extension, north of Chiredzi town, was under the jurisdiction of Chiredzi RDC and the two local authorities signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly develop the area, which is meant to be Chiredzi’s new town.
Residents and stakeholders raised a red flag a few weeks ago after the developer, FLOAAI, started selling unserviced stands at US$20.61 per square metre.
According to a petition presented to Parliament and signed by four members of Chiredzi Residents and Ratepayers Association (CHRRA), FLOAAI was handpicked by Moyo without following public procurement procedures.
The petition further said the developer is a land baron who is set to prejudice the two Chiredzi local authorities of a substantial amount of money since he is now selling unserviced stands without paying a cent to the local councils.
Residents also say they were not consulted when the land was grabbed. They also complained that an environmental impact assessment was also not carried out.
“Your petitioners Jonathan Shonhiwa, Emmanuel Marimba, Lucky Mupungu and Lyold Sithole having consulted residents and other key stakeholders respectfully are worried about the high level of corruption on 750ha of land in Buffalo Range area allocated to both Chiredzi Town Council and Chiredzi Rural District Council for development on a joint venture based on percentage sharing,” the petition to Parliament reads.
“Now therefore, your petitioners beseech the Parliament of Zimbabwe to exercise its constitutional role and address the issues which are of public concern. It is alleged that Minister July Moyo handpicked a developer for the 750h in Buffalo Range area in Chiredzi without following proper legal tender procedure and allowing both councils to advertise.
The developer who does not have any history of works in other towns has not paid any cent to the two local authorities but is now selling unserviced stands prejudicing the two councils.
“. . . The minister of Local Government abused his powers, to back and award the developer, without the two local authorities, hence the local authorities are in fear to whistleblow the wrong doings.”
Chiredzi Residents and Ratepayers Association (CHRRA) chairperson Jonathan Shonhiwa told The NewsHawks that members of his association are deeply concerned about the level of corruption involved in the development of Chiredzi’s new town. He said it is a shame to note that high-level office bearers are involved in awarding a job of that magnitude to a developer without using a competitive tender procedure.
“As CHRRA we are worried about the selection procedure of unsolicited bidding instead of competitive tender procedure since it involves a lot of money to develop the 750 hectares. They did this with the influence of officials from the ministry of Local Government and Public Works, since the handpicked developer, Full Life Open Arms Africa Investment, had proved that he has no money and capacity to develop the area. He is now selling 1 700 undeveloped stands at US$20.61 per square metre against the agreement signed between the developer and councils,” said Shonhiwa.
FLOAAI chief executive officer Godfree Nelson Madanyaya was evasive when The NewsHawks reached him for comment.
“I am one of the happiest people in this world. How can l help you and what do you want to hear from me?” said Madanyaya, before he abruptly terminated the call.
Chiredzi Rural District Council chief executive officer Ailes Baloyi said there is an agreement between the joint venture and the developer for him to develop 350 hectares and the remainder will be developed at a later stage.
He said councils will benefit from the sale of stands as well as shortening their ballooning waiting lists.
Acting Chiredzi Town Council secretary Wesley Kauma told The NewsHawks the misunderstanding over the project was caused by former town secretary Charles Muchatukwa, who is now late, as he acted on behalf of council without consulting councillors and town management. He said the developer was selling unserviced stands to recoup his costs which he used for the feasibility studies and necessary surveys.
“Yes, there is confusion regarding this project and it is true that information about it is not public. The agreement is that the developer should recoup his costs through selling stands. Our councils are the ones which approached the minister and he gave us the idea of bringing in the developer of which all other developers were not willing to take up the job due to magnitude of the area and this developer took that risk,” said Kauma.
Chiredzi West legislator Farai Musikavanhu told The NewsHawks that the project lacks transparency.
He said the land should be recovered “from dirty dealers”, adding all stakeholders must be involved in the process.
By A Correspondent- With the little life that was left inside her, one woman fought to christen her newly born baby before breathing her last a few decades ago.
On her bedside, she left a piece of paper on which she had written her child’s name – Mugove Chizutu.
The ill-fated circumstances that marked the start of Mugove’s life would continue to haunt him throughout his life.
His existence, it appeared, was mired in a web of hopping from one unfortunate life event to the next.
Having been dealt this devastating blow at birth, Mugove was raised at an orphanage where circumstance always seemed to conspire against giving him a fair shot at succeeding in life. Upon reaching 18 years of age, he was ejected from the orphanage as he had reached adulthood.
What awaited him outside was a difficult life, one of constantly moving from one thankless job to the next. Coupled with an addiction to hard drugs, this cocktail of wretched circumstances threatened to drive him to the brink of giving up.
Last week, Mugove tried to put an end to it all. He survived a suicide attempt after launching himself from the ninth floor of Tanganyika House in central Harare, marking a sad turn of events for the youthful Hatcliffe man, who seems to have never known rest since birth.
The incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely across social media platforms, captured nationwide attention.
It hinted to the rising cases of suicide in the country.
In the video, Mugove is seen leaping from the building before landing with a thud on the roof of an old garage below, amid loud screams of disbelief from the crowd that was watching.
He miraculously survived. However, he suffered a fractured left hand, a broken jaw and deep cuts on his head and legs. He was admitted to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where his condition is currently said to be stable, but critical.
Little is known about what triggered the tragic chain of events that drove Mugove towards ending his life.
Known to his peers as “Blujoh Bantan”, Mugove, who is in his twenties, grew up at Ivordale Orphanage, which is run by a local church in Murehwa. At this institution, he enjoyed the comfort and care of foster parents.
After being expelled from the orphanage, he found life outside relentlessly unforgiving.
A Hatcliffe woman, who took Mugove into her home after his expulsion said he lived a troubled life.
“Mugove’s mother died in hospital and only left a note with his name and his father’s surname,” said the woman, who asked to remain anonymous.
“While we don’t know much of what happened next, all we know, according to what he told us, is that he was taken to Ivordale Orphanage in Murehwa. The orphanage is run by a local church and these are the people who took care of him in terms of upbringing and schooling until he turned 18.
“He was then asked to leave the orphanage and go and start his own life elsewhere since he was now an adult.”
She said she met him as he desperately searched for a place to stay.
“He came to me after being referred by a close relative of mine who used to work at the orphanage,” she added.
“The relative pleaded with me to take him in until he found his feet.
She said during the short period she stayed with him, she noticed that Mugove was exhibiting traits of drug abuse.
After he got a job at a hardware shop in town, he moved out to live with a friend.
They later went their separate ways after a feud with their landlord.”
She last heard from Mugove when he was committed to a drug rehabilitation centre, where he was recovering from drug addiction.
Upon release from the centre, he moved to Epworth.
Not much is known about the circumstances that led to his suicide attempt last Tuesday. A vendor who sells soft drinks adjacent to the scene of the attempted suicide told The Sunday Mail that before the incident, Mugove had asked her for water as he was making his way into Tanganyika House.
The witness, who also chose to remain anonymous, said Mugove was shouting and complaining about being tormented by “invisible people” whom he said wanted to kill him.
“I saw him that morning when he asked me for water,” said the witness, adding that he appeared intoxicated. He then said someone was trying to kill him, and he proceeded with his mission.”
Minutes later, Mugove would leap from the building in an apparent suicide attempt.
“I was sh0cked after coming across pictures of him on WhatsApp when he attempted suicide,” said the Hatcliffe woman who stayed with him earlier.
“I always noticed that he exhibited traits of mental health issues, but never thought he would attempt suicide.”
She added: “He is a good person; I never imagined it would come to this.”
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the authorities were worried about rising cases of suicides in Zimbabwe.
“The cases are worryingly increasing,” he said.
“We are analysing the issue in order to come up with correct statistics of suicide cases and related data. Once these details become available, we will provide them to the public.”
The latest available World Health Organisation data, reported on in 2019, shows that 14 out of 100 000 deaths in Zimbabwe are a result of suicide.
By A Correspondent- Police have arrested three suspects in connection with attempted murder and armed robbery cases that occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between 30 October 2022 and 29 January 2023.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Brighton Bester Moyo (23), Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo (37), and Tapiwa Mbirimi (35).
Asst Comm Nyathi said Zhou was injured during a shootout with detectives in Mbare, Magaba area on 04 February and later succumbed to gunshot wounds on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital.
Police are looking for the other suspects only identified as, Ndex, Archford, Carrington, Ashey and Simon, who are still at large. Reads the statement:
ARREST OF BRIGHTON BESTER MOYO AND TWO OTHERS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY CASES
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Brighton Bester Moyo (23), Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo (37) and Tapiwa Mbirimi (35) in connection with a spate of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between 30th October 2022 and 29th January 2023.
On 25th January 2023, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, received information that linked Brighton Bester Moyo to attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred on 05th January 2023 in Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza where the complainants were attacked before US$16 030 and ZAR3 900 cash, several cellphones and a Beretta Pistol with 14 rounds were stolen.
It was established that the suspect is serving a 27-month jail sentence for a case of assault at Beitbridge prison.
Detectives interviewed the suspect at the prison and he implicated Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo and three others.
On 25th January 2023, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, received information that linked Brighton Bester Moyo to attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred on 05th January 2023 in Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza where the complainants were attacked before US$16 030 and ZAR3 900 cash, several cellphones and a Beretta Pistol with 14 rounds were stolen.
It was established that the suspect is serving a 27-month jail sentence for a case of assault at Beitbridge prison.
Detectives interviewed the suspect at the prison and he implicated Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo and three others.
On 04th February 2023, detectives received information that Brave Zhou was travelling to Harare from Beitbridge.
The detectives went to Mbare, Magaba area where they spotted the suspect walking along Cripps Road.
When the detectives approached the suspect to arrest him, he withdrew a pistol and fired at them leading to a shootout.
Subsequently, the suspect was arrested and referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital where he died on admission.
The arrest led to the recovery of a Toyota Corolla vehicle, registration number ADS 6050 which was bought by the suspect using proceeds of crime, a 7.65mm Vizol pistol with a magazine of one round, a crowbar and a Samsung ES27 digital camera.
On 07th February 2023, detectives reacted to information that led to the arrest of Tapiwa Mbirimi alias Captain in Bulawayo.
An Itel cellphone, various clothes, various tools, a 6.35 Berretta pistol with an empty magazine, a Qbook laptop, Samsung 55-inch television, defy refrigerator, a TV stand, a speaker and a bed were recovered from the suspect.
The suspects are linked to thirteen cases of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Chitungwiza and Harare.
These include a robbery case that occurred on 30th October 2022 at Ashdown Park, Harare where two complainants were attacked before three cellphones, a Bluetooth speaker and US$1 293 cash were stolen, and eleven cases of attempted murder and robbery which occurred on 29th January 2023 at Savanhu Village, Mayambara, Seke where the suspects ran amok attacking villagers with machetes and iron bars before stealing 14 cellphones, two pairs of shoes and US$928 cash. T
he suspects shot one of the complainants with a pistol on the back.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects only identified as, Ndex, Archford, Carrington, Ashey and Simon.
Anyone with information to contact National complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
By A Correspondent- Members of Parliament have expressed concern with the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco)’s inability to pay farmers for their 2022 deliveries, reported ZimLive.
The legislators also bemoaned Cottco’s tendency to use groceries to pay farmers for their cotton.
Speaking in the National Assembly last week, Kambuzuma legislator Willias Madzimure (CCC), demanded that the government cotton merchant treats cotton farmers with dignity. Madzimure said:
The issue of giving farmers groceries and sometimes equipment to use in the fields does not augur well for farmers.
When farmers deliver produce, they are expecting to get their money in cash so that they will then decide on their own what they want to use the money for, instead of them being asked to go to a shop and pick up groceries or implements.
Gokwe-Kabuyuni legislator Spencer Tshuma (ZANU PF) noted that cotton farmers were now failing to pay school fees for their children.
Responding to the lawmakers, Acting Agriculture Minister Felix Mhona confirmed farmers have been paid using groceries.
He, however, added that farmers were never forced to accept groceries saying it was a voluntary arrangement between the parties. He said:
I think the time when that was happening was more of a voluntary programme where one would opt to get groceries. Of late, this is not happening.
Where people were actually getting groceries in terms of payment, going forward and as it is now, the government is going to pay farmers their hard-earned money and not in the form of goods.
Mhona also acknowledged that payments to cotton farmers had been delayed and said the government was looking into the issue to ensure that the farmers are paid.
Finance Deputy Minister Clemence Chiduwa said cotton farmers were owed more than US$28 million. Said Chiduwa:
Last week but one is when we agreed that in order for us to pay out that money, we are paying US$5 million per week.
So, I expect that in the following week, we will be able to pay all the outstanding money in tranches of US$5 million per week.
By A Correspondent- Citizens Coalition for Change Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole has claimed that suspected state security agents have been trailing him as part of attempts to intimidate him.
The legislator was incarcerated in June last year alongside Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala after political violence erupted at the funeral of slain CCC activist Moreblessing Ali in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza.
They were detained alongside 14 other Nyatsime residents charged with inciting public violence.
Sithole and the Nyatsime 14 were granted bail in November last year while Sikhala remains behind bars.
Sikhala faces a separate charge of obstructing the course of justice and the state has been denying him bail arguing that he is an unrepentant repeat offender.
I have noticed that there are people who are monitoring and following me just like a hawk does its prey,” Sithole said.
“We have been receiving strange visitors at my residential place purporting to be lost and some asking funny questions, on a daily basis.
“It is not a coincidence, they are being sent.
“I have also noticed that cars without registration numbers are following me and others are parking nearby.”
Sithole spent more than five months in prison alongside 14 Nyatsime residents as they were constantly denied bail.
The legislator, who is serving a second term in office as an MP, said while jail time might have brutalised his flesh, he will soldier on.
“The devastating prison stay is like a hell hole, heart wrenching, but it has not killed my spirit. In fact it has re-energised me,” he said.
“The desperate regime is keen to cling to power at all cost, but democratic change is within sight.”
Opposition parties accuse the ruling party of converting security forces into an extension of the ruling party.
“In this country we have a situation whereby security agents and government institutions declare that they only take orders from seniors, not recognising the law, trashing their constitutional duties,” the MP said.
“Professionalism and respect was lost due to crass political opportunism.”
Zimbabwe goes to the polls this year and the Citizens Coalition for Change, the main opposition party, has raised a red flag over the banning of its gatherings and rallies.
By A Correspondent- A High Court judge has ordered the reinstatement of a prison officer after establishing that she was unfairly dismissed from service in 2019.
Rhoda Mawadze was the Rations officer-in-charge between August and December 2018 when some food items meant for prisoners went missing, reported ZimLive.
Mawadze was brought before a disciplinary committee chaired by Prisons Chief Superintendent Tawanda Chimika, which found her guilty of misappropriating inmates’ food stocks before recommending her dismissal.
She was unhappy with her dismissal and appealed through the High Court.
During the High Court hearing, it became clear that the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) accounting processes were in a bad state.
It was also established that responsibilities were haphazardly distributed among different members, making it wrong to blame a single individual for the mess.
Mawadze’s appeal was presided over by Justice Catherine Bachi-Muzawazi. The judge noted:
… there was a glaring revelation of shortfalls, loopholes and weaknesses in their bookkeeping, handover procedures, security, and unrestricted access to food stores were a clear illustration of maladministration or administration in-efficacy and inefficiency.
Justice Bachi-Muzawazi ruled that Mawadze was made a sacrificial lamb and ordered that she be reinstated without loss of salary from the time she was fired in 2019. Said the judge:
She (Mawadze) then became the target and victim of a report she had initiated.
Even the handover-takeover procedures were not observed from the time the applicant assumed the rations post to the time the offences were laid against her.
They should have taken the flaws that were highlighted in evidence as a learning curve and a chance to re-evaluate and improve the inefficiencies in the system instead of taking a defensive strategy of penalising the small fish who brought the whole inefficiencies and saga to light.
…The court found the administrative decision grossly irregular and accordingly, dismissed the point in limine and upheld the applicant’s claim in terms of the draft order sought.
Resultantly, it is ordered that the decision handed down by the first respondent on 12 May 2019 be and is hereby quashed and set aside.
The applicant be and is hereby immediately reinstated to her employment without loss of salary.
Prisons Chief Superintendent Tawanda Chimika, Commissioner General ZPCS Moses Chihobvu and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe were cited as respondents.
CCC Spokesperson, Patricia Chinyoka, dancing herself out at ZANU PF terrorist, Mai Titi's London gig last night, while activists are being tortured in Zimbabwe. pic.twitter.com/nJfSdpsHlM
When you talk of reckless driving, you are bound to come across this recent picture of Zupco bus drivers who were heading different directions but couldn’t find time to pull over on a curve to greet each other but just stopped in the middle of the road and did their business while other commuters beg for safe passage.
The picture has sent social media abuzz this follows the recent Rimbi accident which saw bus drivers blocking each others way and ended in a horrific accident.
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF secretly imported a fleet of over 200 top-of-the-range vehicles to traverse the country while seeking votes in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s re-election bid.
A senior Zanu PF official told The Standard that the party kept the importation of the fleet out of public attention to manage a possible public outrage which he said could cost it in the upcoming elections.
The ruling party has been accused of splashing funds on party cars and regalia at a time the majority of the citizens are wallowing in poverty.
The double cab vehicles are kept at a private residence in the leafy suburb of Mandara in Harare under guard by state security officers waiting for branding and distribution to party chefs.
“These are off-road vehicles, which are awaiting distribution to senior party members,” the official said.
The vehicles are for a rigorous rural campaign. Every place should be reached, hence the support.
“But obviously the party cannot parade the vehicles as it could stir anger among those whom it wants votes from.”
anu PF secretary for transport July Moyo curtly said he was not aware of the imported vehicles.
“The finance department is better placed to respond to your questions,” Moyo said.
“They are responsible for importing the vehicles and they will be handed over to me. I haven’t received any vehicle.”
Party secretary for finance Patrick Chinamasa was not picking calls.
Zanu PF political commissar Mike Bimha said he could not comment on importation of the vehicles, but defended the party spending on cars and other campaign resources.
“We really need the cars for rural mobilisation, in fact, many of them, because we are geared up for a massive campaign,” Bimha said.
“People should know that there is a difference between the government and the party.
“Zanu PF gets funds from well-wishers and also from membership subscription and other projects. It has no access to state coffers.
“Therefore, how it spends its money, it’s no one’s business. If there are complaints about public services, they must be directed to
the government and not to Zanu PF.”
Zanu PF had only 45 motor vehicles and three buses when Mnangagwa assumed power in 2017, according to the party’s central committee report released last year.
The ruling party acquired an additional 438 new motor vehicles in 2018 alone, bringing the fleet size to 486.
The party also bought more vehicles in 2020 while Mnangagwa also donated 30 double cab vehicles last year, bringing the fleet size to 531.
Political analyst Elded Masunungure said while Zanu PF was not answerable to citizens for its expenditure, it was obliged to be accountable to its supporters.
“We have seen a fusion of Zanu PF and the state, which makes it difficult to distinguish between the two,” Masunungure said.
“Under circumstances where there is dire need of assistance among the populace, Zanu PF as an institution has the duty to at least serve its supporters, if not the whole nation.
“It cannot be accountable to every citizen, but it has its supporters. It is buying vehicles for the top chefs, but what about its supporters?”
By A Correspondent- Police are on the trail of 10 prominent drug kingpins in the capital who are understood to have been supplying large quantities of illicit narcotics to the public.
In the last two weeks, law enforcement agents have arrested over 1 500 drug dealers countrywide under an operation codenamed “No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances: See something, say something”.
The operation, which is a multi-agency effort, is designed to flush out criminal drug syndicates behind the current drug epidemic.
Secretary for Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mr Tafadzwa Muguti told The Sunday Mail that the authorities were doubling down on the ongoing operation.
“Once the police have reasonable suspicion that you are dealing in drugs, they have no choice but to call you in for questioning,” he said.
In Harare Province, I understand at least 10 well-known drug lords are on the run and police are looking for them.
“As Government, we will continue to pour resources into the operation to make sure all those responsible for selling drugs are brought to book.”
“No fish is too small or too big; as long as you play a role, you will face the music.”
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said several high-profile suspects were wanted for questioning.
“We can neither deny nor confirm that specific individuals are wanted for questioning, but police have intensified investigations into several suspected drug kingpins,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
“Some have gone into hiding, but police will not leave any stone unturned as we continue with the operation across the country.
“To date, about 1 500 people have been arrested in connection with their involvement with drugs across the country.”
Some of the known drug dens in the capital had reportedly closed shop by last week after police rounded up hundreds of drug peddlers.
It is believed that police were keen to interview a prominent Mbare-based businessman and music promoter suspected of heading a drug cartel in the suburb.
Added Asst Comm Nyathi: “So far, police have recovered large quantities of mbanje, crystal methamphetamine — commonly referred to as mutoriro — and bottles of banned addictive cough syrups such as BronCleer, Benylin with Codeine and Adco-Salterpyn syrup, among other illicit substances in a recent raid in Mbare.
Some of the houses we raided were being used by people as waiting rooms, but are now being occupied by some families who were engaging in criminal activities such as brewing illicit and dangerous substances, which promote drug and substance abuse and related criminal activities.”
The public is being encouraged to assist law-enforcement agents during the crackdown.
By- Zambia has ended power cuts at a time when its neighbour, Zimbabwe, is having countless hours of darkness.
Zambia’s power utility, the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO), announced at the weekend. ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani told the state media that the country would no longer experience load-shedding.
He said households and companies countrywide will now enjoy 24 hours of power supply without disruptions. Mapani said this comes after ZESCO restored and upgraded power generation at various power stations in the country. Addressing a media briefing in Lusaka on Thursday, Mapani said ZESCO had revamped the Victoria Falls power station, which is currently feeding about 20 Megawatts into the National Grid. He said ZESCO has also upgraded power generation at Kafue Gorge Upper and Lower Power Stations by over 150 megawatts. He also disclosed that ZESCO would soon increase power generation at Lake Kariba from the current 250 megawatts to 350 due to the water levels in the Kariba Dam. Zambia also plans to begin the importation of about 120 megawatts from Mozambique, Mapani further revealed.
By- A female Zanu PF member of Parliament, Getrude Chibagu, has shocked Parliament after saying she wants to carry President Emmerson Mnangagwa on her back.
The proportional representation legislator said he wants to carry Mnangagwa “because he is doing a very good job”.
Speaking in the National Assembly recently during the debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech, Chibagu said Mnangagwa drilled boreholes for people in Mbire District, and this has transformed their lives. She said:
Mr. Speaker, as I am speaking, if it was possible to carry an old person like a baby, I would carry His Excellency President Mnangagwa on my back because he is doing a very good job, working very hard and supporting every Zimbabwean.
So, what would you want? You find young people taking mutoriro, they are destroying themselves, but we need to work very hard, we need to farm our land.
You hear people like Kanyemba-Bhonzo who broadcast at ZBC, he comes from our area Kanyemba and this is a very good thing. In this august House, there is a need for us to value development, emulating His Excellency.
I will not say much but my plea is that as Zimbabweans, let us work hard and develop our nation.
According to Open Parly, Chibagu once spent the entire term without saying anything in Parliament.
Chibagu is serving her 3rd term in Parliament. She was a Senator (2008-2013) and then elected to National Assembly (Women’s Quota) from 2023 to 2018 and then from 2018 to 2023.
By-The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) senior reporter and Zanu PF sympathiser Tendai Munengwa and a member of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Henry Kachere have been arrested for extorting US$25 000 from President Emerson Mnangagwa’s gold dealer Scott Sakupwanya.
Tendai Munengwa (centre)
Munengwa and Kachere appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda at the weekend.
The court heard that the duo connived to extort money from Sakupwanya by threatening to expose some sensitive classified information of some illegal gold dealings they allegedly claimed were happening at his company.
Pursuant to their plan, Munengwa is said to have approached Sakupwanya and demanded US$25000 so that he could bring the documents and cause their destruction upon payment.
As a result of the undue pressure exerted on him, Sakupwanya indicated he could afford US$15000.
Munengwa allegedly accepted the money and indicated he was going to bring the CIO officers handling the matter to his offices on February 9.
Allegations are that, the same day, the police obtained a trap authority and Sakupwanya gave the money to Tozivepi Milward, his security officer, to give the money to the two.
It is alleged that Munengwa and Kachere went to Better Brands offices in Greendale where Kachere showed Milward the file, which they claimed contained incriminating information. Milward then handed over the trap money to Munengwa who received it and took possession of the cash.
The police reacted promptly and arrested the two at the scene.
By A Correspondent- A community in Southview Park, Harare, is living in mortal fear of vicious dogs belonging to a family that recently moved into the neighbourhood. Some, if not most, properties in the suburb are not gated, which makes the residents vulnerable to potential harm.
“They (new family) have two big dogs and several puppies, which are making them even more aggressive. The dogs have attacked us on several occasions,” complained one of the residents.
“Talking to the owners is not helping, as they have only encouraged us to befriend the dogs to avoid being attacked. We now spend most of the day in the house, while getting home late at night is now risky. There is a real possibility of being mauled to death.”
The dogs were also reportedly messing their yards. The residents’ fear is shared by many other communities countrywide
Cases of dog attacks are worryingly on the rise. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, told The Sunday Mail Society that dog attacks have become a “serious matter”.
Some of the dog owners have been charged with culpable homicide,” he said.
“This has become a serious matter. People are breeding dangerous dogs and instead of exercising maximum caution, they actually leave these dogs unattended, while others do not have the security needed for one to have dogs on their premises.”about:blank
Medical practitioners claim there has been an alarming increase in the number of patients being treated for dog bites.
“In the past, we would attend to an average of two or three cases per month, but in the last half of 2022, cases spiked to at least seven,” said Dr Regis Murwira, a general practitioner.
“To attend to dog attack cases, the patient should have a police report. We administer rabies injections before attending to the wounds. For a rabies jab, one should part with at least US$25, excluding the consultation fee.”
Dog breeding seems to have not only become a viable business venture, but a new hobby for many residents.
Actually, cross-breeding, which should ideally be done only by authorised officials, has become a common practice for dog owners curious to produce the most vicious dogs possible.
It is now common for households, even those in high-density suburbs, to own breeds such as the pitbull, boerboel, doberman, bullmastiff, rottweiler and German shepherd, even when their environs are not suitable to keep such varieties.
For some, owning such dogs is fashionable and a status symbol.
While the furry creatures can be adorable family pets that can conveniently provide security, they can potentially do a lot of harm.
It is not surprising that the authorities in South Africa have since proposed to ban pitbulls following a slew of attacks that were often fatal.
In Zimbabwe, a six-year-old girl was mauled to death by two vicious boerboel dogs while playing in Goromonzi last year.
Prior to that, a 70-year-old man died after being severely attacked by stray dogs in Ardbennie, Harare, on his way home.
Also, in 2021, a Grade Five learner died in Chegutu after she was brutally attacked by three dogs on her way to school.
People breed canines for different reasons — as guard dogs, pets or for sale.
In some instances, they are trained for combat and also used as scouts, messengers, mercy dogs and trackers.
Regulation
However, it is illegal to own an unlicensed, unvaccinated and unsterilised dog.
Local authorities are responsible for issuing licences for pets after an applicant produces a valid rabies vaccination certificate and payment of a stipulated fee, which is currently pegged between US$10 and US$15 annually.
The licence bears the year and licence number.
“If a licence badge is lost, defaced or destroyed, the owner of the dog in respect of which such licence badge was issued must, on payment of a sum equal to 50 percent of a fee fixed in terms of the by-laws, obtain a duplicate of such licence,” reads part of the City of Harare by-laws.
“A licence or licence badge issued in accordance with these by-laws shall not be transferable to any other person or from one dog to another.”
The regulations also emphasise that it is illegal for anyone to keep a dog which – through constant or excessive barking, howling, whining or straying – creates a disturbance or threatens the comfort of others. Repeated complaints can result in the council, through a health inspector or authorised officer, taking action against the owner. Likewise, owners of stray dogs can also be charged.
Local authorities, however, seem to have become lethargic in enforcing the law. But Harare City Council spokesperson Innocent Ruwende claims their officials are active on the ground.
“It is the owner’s duty to get their dog sterilised and to seek clearance in the event that they want to breed. However, breeding for commercial purposes is illegal,” said Ruwende.
Simbarashe, a backyard breeder in Houghton Park, Harare, and an owner of a beverage manufacturing company, presently has four dogs and two puppies at his residence.
Although they are licensed and vaccinated, the dogs have not been spared.
He says the dogs are for security, both at home and work.
“No one has ever come to my place for home checks. This means something is wrong with the authorities. They need to see if we are adhering to the stipulated numbers or not.
“The fact that all my dogs are licensed shows that they do not have a proper tracking system to ensure we do not exceed the maximum number allowed per household,” he said.
Only a maximum of two dogs are allowed per household as per the Harare Dog Licensing and Control By-laws (2015). However, they do not have restrictions on the type of breeds.
Responsibility
It is an owner’s responsibility to ensure the dogs are well-fed and do not escape.
In most instances, dogs wander in search of food, which later results in them attacking people. Should one face challenges in maintaining the pets or feel they no longer need them, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) recommends they be surrendered to them at no cost.
“Our kennels in Harare have a maximum carrying capacity of 100 dogs, but they currently have more than 170 canines. Some of them are given up by their owners, while, as part of our mandate, we also move around collecting strays and sheltering them,” SPCA animal welfare inspector and administration manager Mark Beru said.
He urged dog owners to consult them or other qualified specialists for proper understanding of the pets.
“If one needs a dog, they are also able to get it from our offices for free. The procedure, however, demands that SPCA first conducts home checks to ensure the potential owner has what it takes to keep a dog.
“However, a fee of US$100 (or equivalent) is supposed to be paid by the new owner to cater for full vaccination, sterilising and microchipping.”
Microchipping is a process whereby a chip is implanted between the dog’s shoulder blades under the skin to make easy tracking of the pet in case it is lost or stolen.
“When a dog or bitch is not sterilised, it is in its nature to procreate, and, in the process, becoming vicious. Dog owners are being irresponsible. Backyard breeding shows that a lot of dogs out there are unsterilised, and the offence attracts a jail term,” warned Beru.
Certified dog breeder Matthew Holmes notes that pet owners need to know the behaviour and temper of the breeds they have.
Veterinary surgeon Dr Tashinga Nyamutumbu believes breeding procedures must be thoroughly understood.
Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba says local authorities need to come up with measures that compel dog owners to comply with regulations.
By A Correspondent- There was drama in Rushinga when two brothers allegedly dug up a grave to recover US$300 they believed was buried with the deceased.
Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe said Ranganai Magara (47) and Owen Magara (45) are facing charges of tampering with a grave.
On September 23, last year, the brothers buried Ranganai’s 19-year-old son who had committed suicide.
It is alleged that the son’s spirit possessed Owen revealing that he was buried together with US$300.
This motivated the two to seek permission to exhume the grave, but their headman Trust Kaimba (38) of Mukuyu Village refused saying he had no authority to grant such authority.
The two later mobilised some of their relatives and went on to exhume the grave without authority, but recovered no money.
By A Correspondent- An Apostolic Faith Mission Church of Zimbabwe (AFM) pastor, Tawanda Sakadzo has been dragged to court facing allegations of rɑp!ng a 12-year-girl on two different occasions.
The case was, however, postponed to a later date by Masvingo regional magistrate Bishard Chineka.
Sakadzo, who is represented by Omen Mafa of Mutendi, Mudisi and Shumba Legal Practitioners, is alleged to have rɑpǝd the minor in March 2021 at AFM Church in Village 25 under Chief Shumba in Masvingo District. Sakadzo is denying the charge alleging that he was in South Africa at the time the minor was rɑpǝd.
Prosecutor, Mr Liberty Hove, told the court that on the first count, Sakadzo offered a plate of rice to the minor and her sibling at his residence on their way from school. Sakadzo then allegedly started f0ndling the minor’s brǝɑƨts as they were eating and the sibling threatened to reveal the matter.
The accused released the girls and on their way home, the minor realised that she had left her face mask at the accused’s residence and went back to collect it.
Sakadzo then allegedly began f0ndling the girl’s brǝɑƨts and rɑpǝd her once. He then threatened to kill her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.
On another date, Sakadzo met the minor when she was fetching water at a community well with two siblings. The State alleges that he started taking selfies with her and after that the two started watching videos on the phone. Sakadzo allegedly ordered the girl’s siblings to leave and he rɑpǝd her at the well.
The minor did not reveal the rɑpǝ to anyone and her mother noticed blood stains on her pantiǝs and bought her san!tary wear.
The mother then quizzed her daughter after noticing that she was not using the sanitary wear that she had bought. It was then that the minor revealed the rɑpǝ ordeal and the case was reported at Muchakata Police Station leading to the arrest of Sakadzo.
Villagers in Ward 8 Gutu North are being asked to pay 50c each to thank MP Yeukai Simbanegavi for what she did for them in the last 5 years.
Village heads yesterday collected money in Guvamatanga, Mupuwi, Machinya, Chipenzi, Shamu, Mucheka & Hamandishe villages. Most villagers did not have the money as they struggle to get 2 meals a day and depend on social welfare for food. The money will be handed over to the organisers at Vutsinda Business Center today.
Villagers in Ward 8 Gutu North are being asked to pay 50c each to thank MP Yeukai Simbanegavi for what she did for them in the last 5 years. Village heads yesterday collected money in Guvamatanga, Mupuwi, Machinya, Chipenzi, Shamu, Mucheka & Hamandishe villages. pic.twitter.com/qML0xHbMrr
By-The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) senior reporter and Zanu PF sympathiser Tendai Munengwa and a member of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Henry Kachere have been arrested for extorting US$25 000 from President Emerson Mnangagwa’s gold dealer Scott Sakupwanya.
Tendai Munengwa (centre)
Munengwa and Kachere appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda at the weekend.
The court heard that the duo connived to extort money from Sakupwanya by threatening to expose some sensitive classified information of some illegal gold dealings they allegedly claimed were happening at his company. Pursuant to their plan, Munengwa is said to have approached Sakupwanya and demanded US$25000 so that he could bring the documents and cause their destruction upon payment. As a result of the undue pressure exerted on him, Sakupwanya indicated he could afford US$15000.
Munengwa allegedly accepted the money and indicated he was going to bring the CIO officers handling the matter to his offices on February 9. Allegations are that, the same day, the police obtained a trap authority and Sakupwanya gave the money to Tozivepi Milward, his security officer, to give the money to the two. It is alleged that Munengwa and Kachere went to Better Brands offices in Greendale where Kachere showed Milward the file, which they claimed contained incriminating information. Milward then handed over the trap money to Munengwa who received it and took possession of the cash. The police reacted promptly and arrested the two at the scene. The trap money was recovered from Munengwa.
By- Hip hop artist Holy Ten, real name Mukudzei Chitseme continues to lose fans on his social media platform following the explosive interview in which he dissed Winky D.
In an interview last week, the Kumba Kune Vanhu hitmaker shocked music fans when he described the Gaffa President as a Snake.
Before that interview, Holy Ten had 289 000 Instagram followers, which has rapidly dropped to the current 279 000.
The rapper has lost 10 000 followers within five days and has now even made his Instagram account private.
By- Limpopo health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has been reprimanded by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for unprofessional conduct and unbecoming behaviour after she shouted at a Zimbabwean patient in a Limpopo provincial hospital in August 2022.
SowetanLive reported that though Ramathuba was at the hospital in her capacity as a health MEC (government official), and not a practising doctor, she is a medical doctor by profession.
The opposition EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi laid a complaint with the HPCSA against Ramathuba, accusing her of violating the dignity and human rights of the patient.
Ndlozi was acting in his capacity as the EFF’s Limpopo provincial convener. In his complaint to HPCSA, Ndlozi said:
This follows a disturbing video clip that is circulating on social media where she is seen belittling and abusing a Zimbabwean patient in Bela-Bela Hospital.
It is evident in the video that MEC Ramathuba has violated her core ethical values and standards for good practice as outlined by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
The standards say: “healthcare practitioners should respect patients as people, and acknowledge their intrinsic worth, dignity, and sense of value”.
Ndlozi pleaded with HPCSA to investigate Ramathuba’s conduct and take appropriate action against her.
The HPCSA’s first medical and dental committee resolved in January 2023 that there was evidence of unprofessional conduct on Ramathuba in terms of the regulations under the Health Professions Act.
In a report dated 9 February, HPCSA said it will impose a penalty, caution and reprimand Ramathuba “for unprofessional behaviour and unbecoming [conduct] of a medical professional to be shouting at a patient’s bedside as the patient was vulnerable at the time”.
In a video that was widely shared on social media, Ramathuba could be heard telling the patient that migrants were to blame for her department’s stretched budget.
Her words sparked a debate in both South Africa and Zimbabwe, with some in support while others felt she was unfair to the patient.
Ramathuba, however, defended her controversial statement arguing that foreign nationals are abusing South Africa’s health system. She said:
I did stand by its content because I need to share that understanding that they are not doing anything to our surgical backlog, people are abusing the system.
When they hear that the MEC is coming to this district with special care, they leave their country, enter SA illegally, and come to our hospitals but doctors who operate them for ethical reasons even though the Constitution will cover the doctors, but they don’t refuse to operate them.
The South African whom we did this budget for is unable to get operated because they’re still flooding even our initiatives. This is an initiative outside our daily work.
By- A female Zanu PF member of Parliament, Getrude Chibagu, has shocked Parliament after saying she wants to carry President Emmerson Mnangagwa on her back.
The proportional representation legislator said he wants to carry Mnangagwa “because he is doing a very good job”.
Speaking in the National Assembly recently during the debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech, Chibagu said Mnangagwa drilled boreholes for people in Mbire District, and this has transformed their lives. She said:
Mr. Speaker, as I am speaking, if it was possible to carry an old person like a baby, I would carry His Excellency President Mnangagwa on my back because he is doing a very good job, working very hard and supporting every Zimbabwean.
So, what would you want? You find young people taking mutoriro, they are destroying themselves, but we need to work very hard, we need to farm our land.
You hear people like Kanyemba-Bhonzo who broadcast at ZBC, he comes from our area Kanyemba and this is a very good thing. In this august House, there is a need for us to value development, emulating His Excellency.
I will not say much but my plea is that as Zimbabweans, let us work hard and develop our nation.
According to Open Parly, Chibagu once spent the entire term without saying anything in Parliament.
Chibagu is serving her 3rd term in Parliament. She was a Senator (2008-2013) and then elected to National Assembly (Women’s Quota) from 2023 to 2018 and then from 2018 to 2023.
This year’s Lower-Six learners will start their A-Level classes on Monday after the release of O-Level results early this week.
The short gap between the release of the O-Level results and the start of A-Level returns Zimbabwe to an earlier age, although in more recent times there was a longer gap as prospective sixth formers with results good enough to start A-Level missed their first choice and had to scramble to find another school.
But the education authorities want to maximise teaching time, and prevent these older teenagers from loafing around and getting into trouble.
The Government has reminded school authorities and parents that fees — be it tuition or boarding — will be paid on a pro-rata basis, that will see the incoming learners pay less than the rest who started classes last month.
“We don’t want our learners idling around aimlessly and falling victim to social ills like initiation into drug abuse,” said Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro. “In view of that realisation, we have decided that they resume their studies this coming Monday.
“You will also realise that the past year or so our school calendar has been disrupted by Covid-19 mitigatory measures, particularly as it relates to face to face learning, so we are opting for an immediate class resumption so as to maximise on learning.
“We do not expect any disruptions on reopening and in the learning process. Schools must take note that since this group is coming in to join others who started on January 9, their fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis,” he said.
In light of a recent trend where some A-Level learners were taking a lot of subjects, Mr Ndoro said the ministry’s position is that three subjects suffice and in cases where some see the need then they can go for four.
He also reminded teachers that paid-for extra-lessons are illegal and those found doing it will be charged with criminal abuse of office. However, in cases where teachers feel the need for extended tutorials, they can have these but the extra time should include the whole class and should be at no extra cost.
Ndoro said as parents and guardians scout for new schools for their children, they should ignore illegal schools as the quality of education at these institutions cannot be regulated or monitored.
“As Government we have taken a zero-tolerance position on illegal schools, but the best people to assist us in this fight are the parents themselves,” said Mr Ndoro.
“Why should you take your child to an institution which is not accountable to anybody? It’s just not right. Parents must help us bring this to an end,” he said.
Schools in Zimbabwe, be they Government, Government-assisted or private schools, are registered in terms of the Education Act and their operations are regulated through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
It is through this regulation framework that Government ensures that children get sufficient education of sufficient quality and commensurate with their age.
Meanwhile, the first term which opened on January 9, is going on well and Government continues to call on schools to abide by set Covid-19 mechanisms.
Government continues to give priority to education as it is one of the pillars with which Zimbabwe hopes to capacitate future generations, foster economic growth and sustain an upper middle income economy.
Zimsec has resumed the June examinations, halted during Covid-19.
Spokesperson Nicky Dhlamini said: “We have resumed the June examinations since we feel that it is time. The June examinations were closed during Covid-19 since it has been a limiting factor for school activities.
“We have been adhering to Government measures against Covid-19. As Zimsec we follow Government’s protocols and they are the ones that guide us,” she said.
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a prison officer who was dismissed from service 2019 after an internal hearing found her guilty of misappropriating inmates’ food stocks.
Rhoda Mawadze was Rations officer in-charge between August and December 2018 when some food items meant for prisoners went missing.
She was hauled before a disciplinary committee, chaired by Prisons Chief Superintendent Tawanda Chimika, which found her guilty before recommending her dismissal.
Unhappy with the outcome, Mawadze appealed her sacking through the High Court.
During the High Court hearing, it emerged Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services’ accounting processes were in shambles while responsibilities were haphazardly distributed among different members, making it improper to apportion blame on a single individual.
Justice Catherine Bachi-Muzawazi, who presided over the appeal, observed that “there was a glaring revelation of shortfalls, loopholes and weaknesses in their bookkeeping, handover procedures, security, and unrestricted access to food stores were a clear illustration of maladministration or administration in-efficacy and inefficiency”.
This was after six state witnesses inadvertently exposed elements of dereliction of supervisory duties by the first witness, who was the officer in-charge during the time.
The judge ruled Mawadze was sacrificed.
She then ordered the immediate reinstatement of Mawadze without loss of salary from the time she was fired in 2019.
“She (Mawadze) then became the target and victim of a report she had initiated,” the judge said.
“Even the handover-takeover procedures were not observed from the time the applicant assumed the rations post to the time the offences were laid against her.
“They should have taken the flaws that were highlighted in evidence as a learning curve and a chance to re-evaluate and improve the inefficiencies in the system instead of taking a defensive strategy of penalising the small fish who brought the whole inefficiencies and saga to light.
“…The court found the administrative decision grossly irregular and accordingly, dismissed the point in limine and upheld the applicant’s claim in terms of the draft order sought.
“Resultantly, it is ordered that, the decision handed down by the first respondent on the 12 of May 2019 be and is hereby quashed and set aside.
“The applicant be and is hereby immediately reinstated to her employment without loss of salary.”
The judge also slapped prisons with costs.
Prisons Chief Superintendent Tawanda Chimika, Commissioner General ZPCS Moses Chihobvu and Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe were cited as respondents.
Those were the words of a husband, who after allegedly being caught cheating with the maid, deliberately attempted to commit suicide with his pregnant wife in the car.
Bulawayo residents were on Wednesday around 8 am treated to a free movie when Desire Charingeni and his wife Edith Mutanda had an epic fight in a speeding car that swerved off the road and seriously injured a pedestrian.
The couple from Parklands suburb fought all the way from their home until their Honda Fit car careened off the road at the intersection along 25th Avenue and Matopos Road.
Velaphi Zhou, an assistant builder who was taking a walk while awaiting delivery of cement for a project he was working on, sustained a fractured shin when the car hit him as it hurtled towards a precast wall that it destroyed before coming to a stop.
Bewildered residents rushed to the vehicle which was stuck in the wall and found the warring couple still throwing verbal barbs at each other.
Witnesses said Charingeni- who was later stretchered off to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) complaining of back pain- claimed his wife had grabbed the steering, forcing him off the road.
Matanda hotly disputed the accusation saying Charingeni had threatened to deliberately crash the vehicle after she demanded divorce.
“I didn’t touch the steering. He said he once had an accident in the car but this time he would make sure we die in the second one,” said an emotional Matanda.
“After dropping our child off at school, we had agreed to go to (Bulawayo) Central Police (Station) to get assistance with a divorce. He has been sleeping with the maid,” she said.
She said her husband floored the accelerator as he threatened to end their lives, resulting in the scary accident.
When the B-Metro crew arrived at the scene, Matanda looked overwhelmed with despair as she sat on a lawn alongside one of the houses. She had started venting out her frustration on the news crew when a suspected relative stopped her.
Charingeni and Dube were taken to UBH and the car was still stuck in the wall.
Bulawayo Police Spokesperson Inspector Abedinico Ncube could only confirm the crash yesterday.
“Circumstances are that the first party was driving due South along Matopos Road when he failed to keep his vehicle under control and veered off the road to the right side resulting in him hitting the second party who was walking due south. First party went on to hit the brick wall (durawall) of number 01, 25th Avenue Famona, Bulawayo,” said the police spokesperson.
Charingeni has been charged with negligent driving and his car has been taken to the Vehicle Inspection (VID) depot for inspection.
Ever been in one of those relationships that you eternally regret and constantly wonder what manner of evil spirit possessed you to go out with a certain person?
Sithobekile Sibanda from Nkulumane suburb is one person who has been through the agony of such a relationship.
She is regretting ever falling in love with Thabo Dube because after they broke up he frequents her home in the middle of the night to demand sex.
Sibanda told a court that their love went sour after Dube accused her of cheating on him. She said Dube would constantly bash and insult her.
Sibanda said her ex would also threaten to kill her and instructed her to desert her family house.
She said she reported the matter to the police and they engaged him but he has not changed.
Sibanda applied for a protection order against Dube at the Western Commonage Magistrate Court.
In her affidavit she said: “I’m applying for a protection order against my ex-boyfriend Thabo Dube. When we broke up my life turned upside down as he frequented my family home in the middle of the night and demanded to have sex with me in the yard.
“I have tried on several occasions to talk to him to refrain from his unbecoming behaviour but instead of changing he would beat me up and hurl insults at me.
“I have been subjected to humiliation and unfounded accusations. He also chases me out of my mother’s house claiming that he is the one who was paying the bills before we broke up. I now fear for my life because he also threatens to kill me.”
The presiding magistrate Sikhethile Moyo on Monday granted Sibanda a protection order.
Dube was ordered not to visit his ex’s home and not to verbally and physically abuse her.
Outspoken Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, challenged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Gokwe Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena’s Cottco fraud case.
Mliswa said NPA must tell where the US$5 million went if the authority does not have evidence against Wadyajena.
Mliswa’s remarks come barely days after Wadyajena (ZANU PF) was acquitted in a fraud case in which he was being accused of embezzling COTTCO funds meant for acquiring bale cables and buying trucks.
Wadyajena was jointly charged with COTTCO bosses Pius Manamike, Maxmore Njanji, Chiedza Danha and Fortunate Molai.In a series of Twitter posts seen by Pindula News, Mliswa said the money cannot just vanish. We present the posts below:
If the NPA says there is no evidence against Wadyajena in the US$5 million case, so where did the money go? At least someone should be accountable for that huge amount of money going missing. It cannot vanish into thin air as if from some backwater entity.
Even as Chairperson of the Agriculture Portfolio Committee Wadyajena kept doing business with Cottco. Its something that he should have declared and renunciated his position in any business with it. The fact that he didn’t reveals the compromised nature of his person.
Now the case has political angles with ZACC Commissioner Makamure being targeted as the instigator of Wadyajena’s arrest, allegedly to advance his own political ambitions. That’s a fallacy. It’s not Makamure who arrested Wadyajena but @ZACConline.
Makamure has never harboured any ambitions to be a legislator and he made a name and money a long time ago. That he even got into ZACC is out of respect for the President. He didn’t need the position, the same way Doug Munatsi got into ZIDA of respect not need.
His organisation, @SAPST has always worked with Parliament and it is contrived nonsense that he was working with the Americans. How did the CIO miss that when they vetted the organisation or him? Makamure is an upstanding citizen who is surely regretting working for the Gvt.
It’s very unfortunate when upstanding citizens are dragged into the mud like this by dirty politicians using the power of money to capture the courts and the media. We now know that many criminals are joining @ZANUPF_Official because they want to be protected. It’s a shame.
Ultimately such decisions and actions are an egg to the face of the ruling party. It shows all the talk about fighting against corruption is empty. How do you convince us that you are serious about fighting corruption when such cases flounder?
Why not just give ZACC a certificate to prosecute its own cases if you are serious? They have been asking for it but Gvt is refusing yet the NPA is consistently failing to get convictions. How do you win 4 cases out of 180 dockets& maintain a straight face?
We can’t have a country where the system is only effective in persecuting those who speak out but redundant on progressive issues. Hon Sikhala is there languishing in remand, I have suffered the same with Chihuri but every dog has its day. Seasons pass and the weather changes.
Nobody is convinced that Gvt will effectively deal with corruption. It has only become efficient against those who truly stand up for the people. Biti, Sikhala, myself and many others, we see it. Asi ushe madzoro. That’s a timeous prophecy that requires no invocation to manifest.
We saw those who abused their offices and the law under Mugabe. Where are they now? Politicians still fail to learn and appreciate this epic dictate of life. What goes around comes around. To be safe just do the right things when you have the power.
Police in Mutare have barred Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) from holding a scheduled constituency rally saying the venue was reserved for sports and was also too close to the homes of property owners who are not at ease with the event held “at their doorsteps”.
CCC had sent a notice to the police advising them of its plans to hold the rally at Rowa Grounds this Saturday.
However, in correspondence directed to the conveners of the event, ZRP Mutare Rural District’s Chief Superintendent P. Mbira said the rally notice was “not compliant with the law”.
“This office acknowledges receipt of your notice on the above subject,” he said in a letter addressed to CCC’s Jack Robert Saunyama.
“Your convening notice is not compliant with the law.
“The intended event is also lined up with sporting activities by local football clubs who usually use the same facility.
“Some property owners are against the holding of the rally at their doorsteps.
“This office perceives the situation on the ground to be unfavourable for the holding of the rally and therefore it cannot proceed.
“Be guided accordingly.”
CCC, which has the real chance of upstaging Zanu-PF in polls due this year, has seen the systematic prohibition of its gatherings by the State.
Police have moved with speed to block rallies in cases which have also seen arrests on opposition activists.
Elements linked to Zanu-PF have proceeded to visit brutalities against opponents found conducting their meetings even in private spaces such as homes.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has in terms of section 259 (3) of the constitution appointed veteran prosecutor Advocate Ajay Singh as the new Prosecutor-General, replacing Kumbirai Hodzi who resigned due to illness. The post has a history of political controversy.
This was announced by Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda on Friday.
Read his full circular below:
In terms of Section 259 (3) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency the President, Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, has appointed Adv. Ajay Singh to the position of Prosecutor-General of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The position fell vacant on the 1st of March, 2022, when Hon. Kumbirai Hodzi resigned on account of ill health requiring medical attention.
Hon. Adv. Singh grew up in Harare where he attended Blakiston Primary School and went on to do his secondary education at Prince Edward School and Churchill Boys High School. He thereafter left the country briefly to pursue tertiary education in India where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.) Degree followed by a Bachelor of Laws (Professional) Degree in 2002 and was subsequently enrolled as an Advocate in the same year.
A determined patriot, Hon. Adv. Singh returned to Zimbabwe and joined the Prosecution Service as a Law Officer where he was accorded an Authority to Prosecute by the Attorney General of Zimbabwe (as the Prosecution Service was then known) and was handed his Assumption of Duty on the 22nd of August and was posted as a Public Prosecutor at the Harare Magistrate’s Court.
Hon. Adv. Singh is a veteran prosecutor who has devoted over a decade of his life to public service in Zimbabwe. Besides prosecuting at the Harare magistrate’s Court, he served a full five-year term on the Board of Directors of ZUPCO (Zimbabwe United Passenger Company) between 2008 and 2013 and he is currently serving the final year of his four-year term on the Board of Directors of ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation).
The appointment is with immediate effect.
Dr. M.J.M. Sibanda Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Office of the President and Cabinet
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) constituency rally which was scheduled for 11 February at Rowa, Mutare Rural District has been barred by the police.
According to ZRP notice by Chief Superintendent Regulating Authority P. Mbiri of 08 February, it says his office perceives the situation on the ground to be unfavourable for the holding of the rally and therefore it cannot proceed.
In his notice, he said, “your convening notice is not compliant with the law, the intended venue is also lined up with sporting activities by local football clubs who usually use the same facility and that some property owners are against the holding of the rally at their doorsteps.”
However, it is said the same venue was used by Dumbarimwe last Wednesday to hold a meeting.
According to John Mafuke, the rally was prohibited at the instigation of ZANU-PF Provincial member responsible for transport Chikosi who owns a business closer to the venue of the proposed rally.
He said, “The reason is that Chikosi told the police to deny it because that is where his businesses are housed and he is a senior ZANU PF member. He knew the venue was going to be packed hence making him very unpopular within his party’s rank and file.”
CCC Manicaland interim Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kambiro said police are being used by ZANU PF to cripple CCC activities. Meanwhile, Kambiro urged Citizens to remain resolute and continue with the Mugwazo program.
“I feel ZANU-PF is continuing to use police force to cripple down CCC and treating CCC as a banned organisation.
“I encourage the citizens to remain resolute as the time for the dictator is coming to an end.” He said.
Contacted for comment a lady who said is Chikosi’s personal assistant(PA) told this publication that her boss was not around will comment once he is back.- Bulawayo 24
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) constituency rally which was scheduled for 11 February at Rowa, Mutare Rural District has been barred by the police.
According to ZRP notice by Chief Superintendent Regulating Authority P. Mbiri of 08 February, it says his office perceives the situation on the ground to be unfavourable for the holding of the rally and therefore it cannot proceed.
In his notice, he said, “your convening notice is not compliant with the law, the intended venue is also lined up with sporting activities by local football clubs who usually use the same facility and that some property owners are against the holding of the rally at their doorsteps.”
However, it is said the same venue was used by Dumbarimwe last Wednesday to hold a meeting.
According to John Mafuke, the rally was prohibited at the instigation of ZANU-PF Provincial member responsible for transport Chikosi who owns a business closer to the venue of the proposed rally.
He said, “The reason is that Chikosi told the police to deny it because that is where his businesses are housed and he is a senior ZANU PF member. He knew the venue was going to be packed hence making him very unpopular within his party’s rank and file.”
CCC Manicaland interim Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kambiro said police are being used by ZANU PF to cripple CCC activities. Meanwhile, Kambiro urged Citizens to remain resolute and continue with the Mugwazo program.
“I feel ZANU-PF is continuing to use police force to cripple down CCC and treating CCC as a banned organisation.
“I encourage the citizens to remain resolute as the time for the dictator is coming to an end.” He said.
Contacted for comment a lady who said is Chikosi’s personal assistant(PA) told this publication that her boss was not around will comment once he is back.- Bulawayo 24
Emmerson Mnangagwa congratulated himself for recruiting a brother of the late MDC founder Morgan Tsvangirai, who was never an opposition member.
Govt remains committed to delivering on the hopes and aspirations of all Zimbabweans as evidenced by its programmes that are geared towards ushering in prosperity for all, President Mnangagwa has said.
Transformative development programmes and the demonstrable success in stabilising and growing the economy, he said, have become a rallying point for Zimbabweans, who are increasingly lending their support to the ruling party, ZANU PF, to further accelerate national development.
Addressing delegates in Harare yesterday during the launch of the ruling party’s programme dubbed “Kumusha/Home/Ekhaya”, which is meant to welcome back returnees from other political parties, the President said ZANU PF was “deeply rooted in advancing the will and aspirations of the people”.
Yesterday’s event saw the ruling party embrace members who had defected over the years.
The ZANU PF Government under President Mnangagwa has embarked on an intensive nation-building programme underpinned by initiatives designed to achieve national food security, infrastructure development, job creation and economic growth.
“Our arms remain outstretched to welcome those who want to be members of our party.
“In this regard, those who are still in the opposition are welcome and ZANU PF will continue to facilitate their return home,” said President Mnangagwa.
“This is the unity and love that all structures of the party must preach and demonstrate.
“Not only in the context of our quest to realise five million votes during the upcoming 2023 harmonised elections, but beyond that for entrenching the democracy, national unity and cohesion that has become synonymous with the Second Republic.
“Let us, therefore, celebrate this milestone and recommit ourselves to the realisation of the party’s aims and objectives, as well as the national Vision 2030.”
Current programmes, policies and projects, he said, were premised on addressing the needs, hopes and aspirations of the people.
“The successes our party continues to record in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and other social service sectors provide ample testimony,” he said.
He described yesterday’s event as historic.
“We remain a national political party, a people’s party deeply rooted in advancing the will and aspirations of the people.
“Hence, this landmark event affords us all an important opportunity to rekindle and connect with the founding principles and enduring history of our country and that of our revolutionary party, ZANU PF,” he added.
“On behalf of our party, I warmly welcome you, my fellow comrades, dear brothers and sisters from across the 10 provinces of our country to your home, ZANU PF, the home of the people’s revolution.”
The returnees were urged to add value to existing party programmes and projects by deploying their skills and knowledge.
“Let us ride on our national character trait as hardworking people and think outside the box to invent and innovate as creative entrepreneurs for increased production and productivity across all sectors of the economy.
“I further call upon you, the new party members, to avail your knowledge, skills and experience while adding value to our people-centred governance mix and ongoing development initiatives.
“Together, let us build a prosperous and empowered Zimbabwe, brick by brick and stone upon stone.”
The President also called for peaceful political campaigns ahead of this year’s elections.
“The forthcoming 2023 harmonised general elections present to the nation an opportunity to exercise that democratic right to vote for competent ZANU PF cadres.
“It is through our revolutionary mass party that the concerns of all our people can be addressed.”
The ruling party, he said, must wrest all local authority and parliamentary seats from the opposition to guarantee a landslide victory.
President Mnangagwa said ZANU PF supporters should continue to adhere to the party’s culture of peace and harmony, adding that this was important for the country’s development. -state media
Police are on the trail of 10 prominent drug kingpins in the capital who are understood to have been supplying large quantities of illicit narcotics to the public.
In the last two weeks, law enforcement agents have arrested over 1 500 drug dealers countrywide under an operation codenamed “No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances: See something, say something”.
The operation, which is a multi-agency effort, is designed to flush out criminal drug syndicates behind the current drug epidemic.
Secretary for Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mr Tafadzwa Muguti told The Sunday Mail that the authorities were doubling down on the ongoing operation.
“Once the police have reasonable suspicion that you are dealing in drugs, they have no choice but to call you in for questioning,” he said.
“In Harare Province, I understand at least 10 well-known drug lords are on the run and police are looking for them.
“As Government, we will continue to pour resources into the operation to make sure all those responsible for selling drugs are brought to book.”
About 40 percent of those arrested during the operation, he said, were from Warren Park.
“For the benefit of those who may not understand our position on drugs, it’s very simple: If you buy drugs, you take drugs, you sell drugs or you transport drugs, this means you are part of the value chain of the drug industry. All of the above are illegal activities.”
Mr Muguti said the authorities were determined to dismantle the drug syndicates.
“No fish is too small or too big; as long as you play a role, you will face the music.”
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said several high-profile suspects were wanted for questioning.
“We can neither deny nor confirm that specific individuals are wanted for questioning, but police have intensified investigations into several suspected drug kingpins,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
“Some have gone into hiding, but police will not leave any stone unturned as we continue with the operation across the country.
“To date, about 1 500 people have been arrested in connection with their involvement with drugs across the country.”
Some of the known drug dens in the capital had reportedly closed shop by last week after police rounded up hundreds of drug peddlers.
It is believed that police were keen to interview a prominent Mbare-based businessman and music promoter suspected of heading a drug cartel in the suburb.
Added Asst Comm Nyathi: “So far, police have recovered large quantities of mbanje, crystal methamphetamine — commonly referred to as mutoriro — and bottles of banned addictive cough syrups such as BronCleer, Benylin with Codeine and Adco-Salterpyn syrup, among other illicit substances in a recent raid in Mbare.
“Some of the houses we raided were being used by people as waiting rooms, but are now being occupied by some families who were engaging in criminal activities such as brewing illicit and dangerous substances, which promote drug and substance abuse and related criminal activities.”
The public is being encouraged to assist law-enforcement agents during the crackdown. -state media
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa gave citizens hero Tino Chiremba a befitting send-off.
On Friday CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba said in a brief statement:
“…President @nelsonchamisa paid his last respects to Champion @tinochiremba who has gone before us. Tino is a Citizens hero, his works speak…
We salute him and pray that his soul rest in perfect peace. Go well Qhawe lama Qhawe!”
Writing on Twitter President Chamisa described 2023 as a year of citizens’ victory.
“Today we had a robust Citizens National Agenda setting meeting with the Change Champions & leaders from across Zimbabwe. It’s exciting. This is the year!!!”
By Peter Chiwenga| As Zimbabwe prepares for its next election, President Mnangagwa’s tactics to secure re-election have come into question. According to sources close to the situation, the president has deployed emissaries to recruit and buy support from former Saviour Kasukuwere supporters.
The emissaries are led by former Mp Maduza and former Mp Mashange, two former loyalists of Kasukuwere who have since been given money to sell him out.
Kasukuwere poses a major threat to President Mnangagwa’s re-election, as he is widely seen as the best candidate for the future of Zimbabwe.
With a strong track record of public service and a commitment to making Zimbabwe a better place, Kasukuwere has the potential to lead the country in a new direction. His charismatic personality and ability to connect with the people have made him a popular figure in Zimbabwe, and his popularity continues to grow.
The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is seen as a clear indication of his fear of losing the election. By buying the loyalty of former Kasukuwere supporters, the president is attempting to secure their votes and ensure his re-election. However, these tactics have not gone unnoticed by the public, who view them as a clear attempt to manipulate the election outcome.
The deployment of emissaries has raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming election. Many believe that the president is using these tactics to undermine the democratic process and ensure his re-election. The potential consequences of these actions could be devastating for Zimbabwe, as they could undermine the public’s faith in the electoral process and create further political instability.
It is important to note that Zimbabwe’s future depends on a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is a clear indication that he is not confident in his ability to win the election on his own merit, and that he is resorting to underhanded tactics to secure re-election.
In conclusion, the deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa raises serious questions about the fairness of the upcoming election in Zimbabwe. The public deserves a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. With a strong candidate like Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe has the potential to move in a new direction and secure a brighter future.- Peter Chiwenga
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has dismissed reports suggesting that Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over their national team.
The South Americans are searching for a new coach following the resignation of Tite after the team’s elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the quarterfinals.
Ancelotti, who is the the current Real Madrid coach, has been mooted as a possible successor and recent reports suggested that he has agreed to be the next coach of Brazil.
But the CBF has dismissed the reports in a statement, saying: “The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) states that the news released this Friday that the coach of Real Madrid, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, is the new coach of the Brazil national team is unfounded.
“President Ednaldo Rodrigues stands by the statements given on Wednesday, after the draw for the matches in the Copa do Brasil. At the time, the president ruled out speculation, saying that the matter will be dealt with transparently and that the coach chosen will be announced at the right time.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Pep Guardiola has allayed fears that he could leave Manchester City before the conclusion of the club’s case after charges of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules were raised by the English FA.
The reigning English champions have been accused of more than 100 separate breaches, with the alleged offences having taken place between 2009 and 2019.
According to a report carried by the Athletic, the club’s chiefs are now expecting Pep to leave by the time any potential sanctions are levelled against the club.
However, Pep has insisted that he has no intentions of leaving the Etihad Stadium and wants to stay “more than ever”.
The gaffer told reporters at a press conference on Friday: “I am not moving from this seat. I can assure you more than ever that I want to stay. More than ever!
“Now I don’t want to move on. Not because the people say, ‘They lied to you Pep’. They did not lie to me.
“Look what happened with UEFA, we did not do anything wrong. Now is the same case. Why should I not trust my people?
“I want to stay here even more now, I trust my people.
“I have sometimes wondered but I’ve never been more certain about staying.”
UEFA were the first to raise the charges against City in 2020 but lost the case after the English club appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The gaffer added: “The club proved we were completely innocent. You know on what side I am on.
“I am fully convinced that we will be innocent. What will happen then? It’s been the same since Abu Dhabi took over.
“Between the word of the 19 clubs or the word of my people, I’m sorry if I am going to rely on the word of my people.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Musician Mukudzei “Jah Prayzah” Mukombe has mourned South African rapper Kiernon AKA Forbes who was shot dead last night in Durban.
“Never got to cross paths but no one can underplay the influence AKA had on the global music scene representing Africa we have lost a real one.Rest in Eternal Peace Brother,” Jah Prayzah wrote on his Facebook page.
It is alleged one person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead.
It is further alleged that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.
Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10pm.- Byo24 News
Pep Guardiola has allayed fears that he could leave Manchester City before the conclusion of the club’s case after charges of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules were raised by the English FA.
The reigning English champions have been accused of more than 100 separate breaches, with the alleged offences having taken place between 2009 and 2019.
According to a report carried by the Athletic, the club’s chiefs are now expecting Pep to leave by the time any potential sanctions are levelled against the club.
However, Pep has insisted that he has no intentions of leaving the Etihad Stadium and wants to stay “more than ever”.
The gaffer told reporters at a press conference on Friday: “I am not moving from this seat. I can assure you more than ever that I want to stay. More than ever!
“Now I don’t want to move on. Not because the people say, ‘They lied to you Pep’. They did not lie to me.
“Look what happened with UEFA, we did not do anything wrong. Now is the same case. Why should I not trust my people?
“I want to stay here even more now, I trust my people.
“I have sometimes wondered but I’ve never been more certain about staying.”
UEFA were the first to raise the charges against City in 2020 but lost the case after the English club appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The gaffer added: “The club proved we were completely innocent. You know on what side I am on.
“I am fully convinced that we will be innocent. What will happen then? It’s been the same since Abu Dhabi took over.
“Between the word of the 19 clubs or the word of my people, I’m sorry if I am going to rely on the word of my people.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has dismissed reports suggesting that Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over their national team.
The South Americans are searching for a new coach following the resignation of Tite after the team’s elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the quarterfinals.
Ancelotti, who is the the current Real Madrid coach, has been mooted as a possible successor and recent reports suggested that he has agreed to be the next coach of Brazil.
But the CBF has dismissed the reports in a statement, saying: “The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) states that the news released this Friday that the coach of Real Madrid, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, is the new coach of the Brazil national team is unfounded.
“President Ednaldo Rodrigues stands by the statements given on Wednesday, after the draw for the matches in the Copa do Brasil. At the time, the president ruled out speculation, saying that the matter will be dealt with transparently and that the coach chosen will be announced at the right time.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa gave citizens hero Tino Chiremba a befitting send-off.
On Friday CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba said in a brief statement:
“…President @nelsonchamisa paid his last respects to Champion @tinochiremba who has gone before us. Tino is a Citizens hero, his works speak…
We salute him and pray that his soul rest in perfect peace. Go well Qhawe lama Qhawe!”
Writing on Twitter President Chamisa described 2023 as a year of citizens’ victory.
“Today we had a robust Citizens National Agenda setting meeting with the Change Champions & leaders from across Zimbabwe. It’s exciting. This is the year!!!”
By Peter Chiwenga| As Zimbabwe prepares for its next election, President Mnangagwa’s tactics to secure re-election have come into question. According to sources close to the situation, the president has deployed emissaries to recruit and buy support from former Saviour Kasukuwere supporters.
The emissaries are led by former Mp Maduza and former Mp Mashange, two former loyalists of Kasukuwere who have since been given money to sell him out.
Kasukuwere poses a major threat to President Mnangagwa’s re-election, as he is widely seen as the best candidate for the future of Zimbabwe.
With a strong track record of public service and a commitment to making Zimbabwe a better place, Kasukuwere has the potential to lead the country in a new direction. His charismatic personality and ability to connect with the people have made him a popular figure in Zimbabwe, and his popularity continues to grow.
The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is seen as a clear indication of his fear of losing the election. By buying the loyalty of former Kasukuwere supporters, the president is attempting to secure their votes and ensure his re-election. However, these tactics have not gone unnoticed by the public, who view them as a clear attempt to manipulate the election outcome.
The deployment of emissaries has raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming election. Many believe that the president is using these tactics to undermine the democratic process and ensure his re-election. The potential consequences of these actions could be devastating for Zimbabwe, as they could undermine the public’s faith in the electoral process and create further political instability.
It is important to note that Zimbabwe’s future depends on a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is a clear indication that he is not confident in his ability to win the election on his own merit, and that he is resorting to underhanded tactics to secure re-election.
In conclusion, the deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa raises serious questions about the fairness of the upcoming election in Zimbabwe. The public deserves a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. With a strong candidate like Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe has the potential to move in a new direction and secure a brighter future.- Peter Chiwenga
An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between 5–24 years lost their lives in 2021, according to the latest estimates released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME).
In a separate report also released today, the group found that 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the same period. Tragically, many of these deaths could have been prevented with equitable access and high-quality maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health care.
“Every day, far too many parents are facing the trauma of losing their children, sometimes even before their first breath,” said Vidhya Ganesh, UNICEF Director of the Division of Data Analytics, Planning and Monitoring. “Such widespread, preventable tragedy should never be accepted as inevitable. Progress is possible with stronger political will and targeted investment in equitable access to primary health care for every woman and child.”
The reports show some positive outcomes with a lower risk of death across all ages globally since 2000. The global under-5 mortality rate fell by 50% since the start of the century, while mortality rates in older children and youth dropped by 36%, and the stillbirth rate decreased by 35%. This can be attributed to more investments in strengthening primary health systems to benefit women, children and young people.
However, gains have reduced significantly since 2010, and 54 countries will fall short of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals target for under-5 mortality. If swift action is not taken to improve health services, warn the agencies, almost 59 million children and youth will die before 2030, and nearly 16 million babies will be lost to stillbirth.
“It is grossly unjust that a child’s chances of survival can be shaped just by their place of birth, and that there are such vast inequities in their access to lifesaving health services,” said Dr Anshu Banerjee, Director for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Children everywhere need strong primary health care systems that meet their needs and those of their families, so that – no matter where they are born – they have the best start and hope for the future.”
Children continue to face wildly differentiating chances of survival based on where they are born, with sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia shouldering the heaviest burden, the reports show. Though sub-Saharan Africa had just 29% of global live births, the region accounted for 56% of all under-5 deaths in 2021, and southern Asia for 26% of the total.
Children born in sub-Saharan Africa are subject to the highest risk of childhood death in the world – 15 times higher than the risk for children in Europe and northern America.
Mothers in these 2 regions also endure the painful loss of babies to stillbirth at an exceptional rate, with 77% of all stillbirths in 2021 occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia. Nearly half of all stillbirths happened in sub-Saharan Africa. The risk of a woman having a stillborn baby in sub-Saharan Africa is 7 times more likely than in Europe and North America.
“Behind these numbers are millions of children and families who are denied their basic rights to health,” said Juan Pablo Uribe, Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population, World Bank and Director of the Global Financing Facility. “We need political will and leadership for sustained financing for primary health care which is one of the best investments countries and development partners can make.”
Access to and availability of quality health care continues to be a matter of life or death for children globally. Most child deaths occur in the first five years, of which half are within the first month of life. For these youngest babies, premature birth and complications during labour are the leading causes of death.
Similarly, more than 40% of stillbirths occur during labour – most of which are preventable when women have access to quality care throughout pregnancy and birth. For children that survive past their first 28 days, infectious diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria pose the biggest threat.
While COVID-19 has not directly increased childhood mortality – with children facing a lower likelihood of dying from the disease than adults – the pandemic may have increased future risks to their survival. In particular, the reports highlight concerns around disruptions to vaccination campaigns, nutrition services, and access to primary health care, which could jeopardize their health and well-being for many years to come. In addition, the pandemic has fuelled the largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades, putting the most vulnerable newborns and children at greater risk of dying from preventable diseases.
The reports also note gaps in data, which could critically undermine the impact of policies and programmes designed to improve childhood survival and well-being.
“The new estimates highlight the remarkable global progress since 2000 in reducing mortality among children under age 5,” said John Wilmoth, Director, UN DESA Population Division. “Despite this success, more work is needed to address persistent large differences in child survival across countries and regions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Only by improving access to quality health care, especially around the time of childbirth, will we be able to reduce these inequities and end preventable deaths of newborns and children worldwide.”
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Geological Mapping is an important tool in the mining industry.
Many people look down upon Geological mapping and just do simple methods in search of minerals for example dowsing methods to search for minerals.
Geological mapping is the process done by a Geologist in which he picks up rock units called lithologies in an area, picking the orientation and structural features on the mine.
Explaining the importance of Geological mapping: One can know the contact zones which are important in gold mineralization. Gold moves in areas of low mean stress for example fractures, faults, etc if a Geologist is able to pic a contact zone he can be able to proceed checking possible mineralization in the cantact zone.
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Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa gave citizens hero Tino Chiremba a befitting send-off.
On Friday CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba said in a brief statement:
“…President @nelsonchamisa paid his last respects to Champion @tinochiremba who has gone before us. Tino is a Citizens hero, his works speak…
We salute him and pray that his soul rest in perfect peace. Go well Qhawe lama Qhawe!”
Writing on Twitter President Chamisa described 2023 as a year of citizens’ victory.
“Today we had a robust Citizens National Agenda setting meeting with the Change Champions & leaders from across Zimbabwe. It’s exciting. This is the year!!!”
By-The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has reprimanded Limpopo health MEC Phophi Ramathuba for unprofessional conduct and unbecoming behaviour after she shouted at a Zimbabwean patient in a Limpopo provincial hospital in August 2022.
SowetanLive reported that though Ramathuba was at the hospital in her capacity as a health MEC (government official), and not a practising doctor, she is a medical doctor by profession.
The opposition EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi laid a complaint with the HPCSA against Ramathuba, accusing her of violating the dignity and human rights of the patient.
Ndlozi was acting in his capacity as the EFF’s Limpopo provincial convener. In his complaint to HPCSA, Ndlozi said:
This follows a disturbing video clip that is circulating on social media where she is seen belittling and abusing a Zimbabwean patient in Bela-Bela Hospital.
It is evident in the video that MEC Ramathuba has violated her core ethical values and standards for good practice as outlined by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
The standards say: “healthcare practitioners should respect patients as people, and acknowledge their intrinsic worth, dignity, and sense of value”.
Ndlozi pleaded with HPCSA to investigate Ramathuba’s conduct and take appropriate action against her.
The HPCSA’s first medical and dental committee resolved in January 2023 that there was evidence of unprofessional conduct on Ramathuba in terms of the regulations under the Health Professions Act.
In a report dated 9 February, HPCSA said it will impose a penalty, caution and reprimand Ramathuba “for unprofessional behaviour and unbecoming [conduct] of a medical professional to be shouting at a patient’s bedside as the patient was vulnerable at the time”.
In a video that was widely shared on social media, Ramathuba could be heard telling the patient that migrants were to blame for her department’s stretched budget.
Her words sparked a debate in both South Africa and Zimbabwe, with some in support while others felt she was unfair to the patient.
Ramathuba, however, defended her controversial statement arguing that foreign nationals are abusing South Africa’s health system. She said:
I did stand by its content because I need to share that understanding that they are not doing anything to our surgical backlog, people are abusing the system.
When they hear that the MEC is coming to this district with special care, they leave their country, enter SA illegally, and come to our hospitals but doctors who operate them for ethical reasons even though the Constitution will cover the doctors, but they don’t refuse to operate them.
The South African whom we did this budget for is unable to get operated because they’re still flooding even our initiatives. This is an initiative outside our daily work.
By A Correspondent- Police have laid criminal nuisance and assault charges against Nation Musekiwa, 34, the Harare man who last week mysteriously fired at High Court judge, Emiliah Muchawa’s vehicle using a pellet gun.
Musekiwa, a resident of Goodhope, Westgate, was Wednesday hauled before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashayakure to answer to the charges.
When he appeared in court, he initially pleaded guilty to the charge but later changed his plea to not guilty.
his resulted in his matter postponed to March 8 for trial.
According to the State, on January 31 this year, the judge was driving home with her husband Panganai Muchawa in her silver Land Rover Discovery.
It is alleged around 7:15 pm, when the couple approached Tom Farm along Old Mazowe Road, they observed Musekiwa’s Honda Civic vehicle following them but did not suspect anything untoward.
As they were about to turn into GoodHope Road, off Old Mazowe Road, they realised the vehicle was still trailing them.
Court heard Musekiwa overtook them, heading towards the direction of their residence.
It is further alleged Musekiwa parked close to their main gate entrance.
He allegedly fired a shot in the air, forcing the couple to seek refuge at Justice Chinembiri Bhunu’s home while taking advantage of police officers who were on night guarding duty.
The state alleges that Constables Kambamura and Chidaushe who were on duty on the day, opened the gate after the frightened judge had hooted.
Musekiwa then drove away.
The judge made a police report with the scene later attended by the police officers who managed to pick a blank 9mm cartridge on the tarred road outside the judge’s home.
It is alleged that on February 1, Musekiwa handed himself to Harare Central police station after he had called the judge earlier advising her that he was the one who had fired the shot.
The recovered pellet gun was sent to CID Ballistics for examination and a ballistics report will be produced in evidence.
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with a series of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between October last year and January 2023.
In a statement, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said
ARREST OF BRIGHTON BESTER MOYO AND TWO OTHERS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY CASES
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Brighton Bester Moyo (23), Brave Zhou alias Kudawashe Moyo (37) and Tapiwa Mbirimi (35) in connection with spate of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Harare and Chitungwiza between 30th October 2022 and 29th January 2023. On 25th January 2023, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, received information which linked Brighton Bester Moyo to attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred on 05th January 2023 in Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza where the complainants were attacked before US$16 030 and ZAR3 900 cash, several cellphones and a Beretta Pistol with 14 rounds were stolen. It was established that the suspect is serving a 27-month jail sentence for a case of assault at Beitbridge prison. Detectives interviewed the suspect at the prison and he implicated Brave Zhou alias Kudakwashe Moyo and three others.
On 04th February 2023, detectives received information that Brave Zhou was travelling to Harare from Beitbridge. The detectives went to Mbare, Magaba area where they spotted the suspect walking along Cripps Road. When the detectives approached the suspect to arrest him, he withdrew a pistol and fired towards them leading to a shootout. Subsequently, the suspect was arrested and was referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital where he died on admission.
The arrest led to the recovery of a Toyota Corolla vehicle, registration number ADS 6050 which was bought by the suspect using proceeds of crime, a 7.65mm Vizol pistol with a magazine of one round, a crow bar and a Samsung ES27 digital camera.
On 07th February 2023, detectives reacted to information which led to the arrest of Tapiwa Mbirimi alias Captain in Bulawayo. An Itel cellphone, various clothes, various tools, a 6.35 Berretta pistol with an empty magazine, Qbook laptop, Samsung 55-inch television, defy refrigerator, TV stand, speaker and bed were recovered from the suspect.
The suspects are linked to thirteen cases of attempted murder and robbery cases which occurred in Chitungwiza and Harare. These include a robbery case which occurred on 30th October 2022 at Ashdown Park, Harare where two complainants were attacked before three cellphones, a Bluetooth speaker and US$1 293 cash were stolen, and eleven cases of attempted murder and robbery which occurred on 29th January 2023 at Savanhu Village, Mayambara, Seke where the suspects ran amok attacking villagers with machetes and iron bars before stealing 14 cellphones, two pairs of shoes and US$928 cash. The suspects shot one of the complainants with a pistol on the back.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects only identified as, Ndex, Archford, Carrington, Ashey and Simon. Anyone with information to contact National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
CHAMISA TAKES CAMPAIGN TO OPINION POLLS. “ CHAMISA SAID TO BE SURGING AHEAD IN POLLS” | WHAT A JOKE?
Masimba Mavaza
By Dr Masimba Mavaza | A survey conducted for The Brenthurst Foundation by the partisan but the so called non-partisan London-based SABI Strategy Group says Zimbabwe’s opposition leader
Nelson Chamisa is surging ahead of his rival President Emmerson Mnangagwa
– 53% to 40% -among those who say they will definitely vote in August. The survey did not tell us how many people were interviewed but we assume that they have interviewed fifty people.
An opinion poll, often simply referred to as a survey or a poll (although strictly a poll is an actual election) is a human research survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Opinion polls are usually designed to represent the opinions of a population by conducting a series of questions and then extrapolating generalities in ratio or within confidence intervals. A person who conducts polls is referred to as a pollster.
It is expected that In the months leading up to the general election, polls across the country will usually make outrageous predictions. The little known Sabi Strategy group
predicted an easy sweep for the CCC nominee NELSON CHAMISA. From Harare to Bulawayo everyone knows what will happen. Media outlets and pollsters will be licking their wounds for failing to project a victory for ZANU PF.
This time, prognosticators make assurances that the opposition his winning basing on a survey of few people. But as votes will be tabulated in July 2023 nervous viewers and pollsters will begin to experience a sense of déjà vu. Once again, more ballots will be ticking toward President Mnangagwa than the polls had projected. Though the voter surveys ultimately point in the wrong direction for their own benefits.
In the past decade we have witnessed the failure of traditional polls in predicting presidential election outcomes across the world. To understand the reasons behind these failures we analyze the raw data of a trusted pollster which failed to predict, along with the rest of the pollsters, the 2018 presidential election in Zimbabwe. Analysis of the raw and re-weighted data from longitudinal surveys performed before and after the elections reveals clear biases related to mis-representation of the population and, most importantly, to social-desirability biases, i.e., the tendency of respondents to hide their intention to vote for controversial candidates.
The reasons for the failure of pollsters to predict elections are believed to be many [2, 6]. Firstly, the percentage of responses to traditionally conducted surveys has decreased and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get people’s opinion. Response rates in telephone polls with live interviewers continue to decline, and it has reached a 6% lower limit recently [7]. Response rates could be even lower for other methodologies, like internet polling or interactive voice response. Compounded with declining response rates is the concomitant problem of mis-representation of the survey samples. That is, the sample surveyed by pollsters does not represent the demographic distributions of the general population. This problem is ameliorated by re-weighting the surveys sample according to the general demographics of the population in a process called sample-balancing or raking These problems have led to some commentators to argue that “polling is irrevocably broken,” that pollsters should be ignored, or that “the polling industry is a wreck, and should be blown up.”
Zimbabwe’s elections are not predicted by a pollster who relies on the partisan media.
The prediction on Zimbabwean elections is a very elaborated rigging way by the opposition. This is where they try to condition the people’s mingled into believing that CHAMISA will win elections. This is done in such a way that a narrative of a victorious opposition is spread so as to make it easy to refuse to accept the results. This is trick employed by the opposition to hammer support in a dedicated war against peace in Zimbabwe.
Opinion polls help politicians understand what the public wants, and the public understand who is popular at the ballot box. But it is very clear that predictions of the 2023 General Election are widely off the mark. Zimbabweans have began to question their use.
In the lead up to an election, political pundits and interested members of the public will never refer to opinion polls to see how results might land, this because the polls are biased towards the West opinion and will never serve the interest of the Zimbabweans.
But while polls have been viewed as a reliable guide, recent failures in the predictions of General Elections worldwide have been viewed as being potentially damaging for the industry.
Opinion polls,are a survey of public opinion from a particular sample group, and as such can be useful in informing politicians about the views of specific groups of people. In practice, pollsters need to balance the cost of polling a large sample against the reduction in sampling error, and so a typical compromise for political pollsters is to use a sample size of 1,000-10,000 respondents. The polls relied upon by the Sabi Strategy came from a sample of fifty to hundred who were all CCC members. The result of the poll can not be relied on as it is biased and time wasting.
Polls survey a variety of issues relating to voters’ views on, from specific policies to political leaders’ approval rates. It should be known that between elections, “polls act as a feedback mechanism which could affect parties’ policy choices, whereas nearer to an election, they are feedback mechanism on how the campaign is going. So the polls by Sabi were a box ticking pathetic exercise which is meant to feed in a opposition sponsored narrative.
The polls are a danger to peace and a constructive destructive divisive action sponsored by the West.
However, their main use is prior to elections, where politicians use polls as a tool to inform their campaigns and to craft messaging. As such, they are not independent of the political process, Rather, they could also influence voters’ behaviour by affecting expectation about the outcomes of the election.
When people vote for the party they think is going to win, this is referred to as the ‘bandwagon effect’. This what the CCC is hoping to benefit from the false predictions. They are hoping to create a legitimate expectation in the elections which should justify them to reject the expected ZANU PF victory.
Because polling results around voting intentions are often publicised,the information they provide can influence voters’ perception of the various parties’ likelihood of winning an election, or the chances of being part of a coalition government. This can influence how people vote at the ballot box. When people vote for the party they think is going to win, this is referred to as the “bandwagon effect”. Alternatively, voters may evaluate parties more positively if their chances of winning appear to be good or evaluate parties more negatively if their chances seem to be low, in what is called the “boomerang effect”.
Opinion polls are valuable as they guide policy development by giving decision makers impartial information about what the public wants. But this requires pollsters to be both transparent and accurate in their statistical methodologies, something recent polling failures have called into question.
The publishing of that opinion was a mischievous well calculated campaign by the opposition using the opinion polls.
The dishonest way used in this polling is the main cause of error the sampling pollsters used – samples over-represented CCC supporters and under-represented ZANU PF supporters and the statistical weighting applied to the raw data were not sufficient to correct for the imbalance. Consequently, the samples were mainly unrepresentative of the population of voters, leading to the polling miss and exposing the underhand advantage in the election poll opinion.
The opinion would have been efficacious, but impossible in practice.
Polls are powerful – they can influence emotions and shape political fortunes. They can be used to drum up support for campaigns and reveal how closely aligned (or far apart) the general public is on consequential.
Like every election year, the 2023 elections have released a riptide of numbers as pundits and voters alike try to grasp their significance. At the national level, polls and primary results indeed will send people in some parts of the country wondering how to read surveys.
Rather than conduct a census of every single person to find out where the public stands on an issue or candidate, surveys sample opinions and can distill information that helps us better gauge our world. At their best, polls can empower the broader public to help influence crucial decisions. But it is important to recognize the limitations of surveys, in addition to the strengths. The surveys in question have been weaponised to decampaign ZANU PF.
One can expect a deluge of numbers as the presidential election approaches. Be cautious, though, as other recent vote predictions have been way off the mark.
By the time the country prepares to elect its next president in July 2023 , the news will be awash with numbers. As a result, some will feel confident they know what the results will be before they have even cast a vote. The question is, should we trust what these polls are telling us. We must not vote based on what a campaign which masquerade as an opinion poll has said
One may have noticed this: a new poll comes out – often a poll that was commissioned and published by a media company – and it gets heavily publicised by the media. In doing so, the media often increase the name recognition of whichever candidate is in the lead. As a result, that candidate becomes even more well known and gets an extra boost the next time people are surveyed.
This is known as a feedback loop, and it’s even more important in the early stage of the election cycle when the public is trying to spot someone they know.
Polls are estimates – ideally, very good estimates. The margin of error is a range that tells you how close that estimate gets to reflecting “the results that would have happened had we interviewed everyone.
It is sad that the polling organisations are now playing politics in Zimbabwe. The opinion published was not only wrong partisan and biased it was also shameful and mischievous.
ZANU PF will win the elections because it has invested in people.
By A Correspondent- Ever been in one of those relɑti0nships that you eternally regret and constantly wonder what manner of evil spirit possessed you to go 0ut with a certain person?
Sithobekile Sibanda from Nkulumane suburb is one person who has been through the agony of such a relɑti0nship.
She is regretting ever falling in l0ve with Thabo Dube because after they broke up he frequents her home in the middle of the night to demand ƨǝx.
Sibanda told a court that their l0ve went sour after Dube accused her of chǝat!ng on him. She said Dube would constantly bash and insult her.
Sibanda said her ex would also threaten to kill her and instructed her to desert her family house.
She said she reported the matter to the police and they engaged him but he has not changed. Sibanda applied for a protection order against Dube at the Western Commonage Magistrate Court.
In her affidavit she said: “I’m applying for a protection order against my ex-b0yfriǝnd Thabo Dube. When we broke up my life turned upside down as he frequented my family home in the middle of the night and demanded to have ƨǝx with me in the yard.
“I have tried on several occasions to talk to him to refrain from his unbecoming behaviour but instead of changing he would beat me up and hurl insults at me.
“I have been subjected to humiliation and unfounded accusations. He also chases me out of my mother’s house claiming that he is the one who was paying the bills before we broke up. I now fear for my life because he also threatens to kill me.”
The presiding magistrate Sikhethile Moyo on Monday granted Sibanda a protection order.
Dube was ordered not to visit his ex’s home and not to verbally and physically abuse her.
By A Correspondent- We’re going to die in this car today! Those were the words of a husband who, after allegedly being caught cheating on his wife with the maid, attempted suicide with his pregnant wife in the car.
Bulawayo residents were treated to a free movie on Wednesday around 8 a.m. when Desire Charingeni and his wife Edith Mutanda got into an epic fight in a speeding car that swerved off the road and seriously injured a pedestrian.
The Parklands couple fought all the way from their house until their Honda Fit car crashed at the intersection of 25th Avenue and Matopos Road.
Velaphi Zhou, an assistant builder who was taking a walk while awaiting delivery of cement for a project he was working on, sustained a fractured shin when the car hit him as it hurtled towards a precast wall that it destroyed before coming to a stop.
Bewildered residents rushed to the vehicle which was stuck in the wall and found the warring couple still throwing verbal barbs at each other.
Witnesses said Charingeni- who was later stretchered off to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) complaining of back pain- claimed his wife had grabbed the steering, forcing him off the road.
Matanda hotly disputed the accusation saying Charingeni had threatened to deliberately crash the vehicle after she demanded divorce.
I didn’t touch the steering. He said he once had an accident in the car but this time he would make sure we die in the second one,” said an emotional Matanda.
“After dropping our child off at school, we had agreed to go to (Bulawayo) Central Police (Station) to get assistance with a divorce. He has been sleeping with the maid,” she said.
She said her husband floored the accelerator as he threatened to end their lives, resulting in the scary accident.
Matanda, who was sitting on a lawn alongside one of the houses when the B-Metro crew arrived, appeared overcome with despair. She had begun venting her rage on the news crew when she was stopped by a suspected relative.
The car was still stuck in the wall when Charingeni and Dube were taken to UBH. Inspector Abedinico Ncube, a Bulawayo Police spokesperson, could only confirm the crash yesterday.
Circumstances are that the first party was driving due South along Matopos Road when he failed to keep his vehicle under control and veered off the road to the right side resulting in him hitting the second party who was walking due south. The first party then ran into a brick wall.
Charingeni has been charged with careless driving, and his vehicle has been towed to the Vehicle Inspection Depot (VID).
By A Correspondent- Thirty-one (31) Anjin Investments employees were fired last year alone, while four others were recently suspended pending investigations over the alleged theft of diamonds in Chiadzwa.
Some employees are working in cahoots with diamond dealers to prejudice their employers of the precious gems, according to investigations conducted by The Manica Post.
The investigations also established that several diamond dealers, some of foreign origin but based in Mutare, recruit employees in order to have easy access to the diamonds.
It is understood that well-orchestrated syndicates of employees working in the Density Medium Separator and the Corn Crusher departments of the mining plants are taking advantage of lapses in security concentration to steal diamonds that are then passed on to dealers at agreed prices.
In some cases, security officers are also part of the syndicates.
Anjin Investments (Private) Limited’s public relations officer, Mr Special Matarirano confirmed this development. The Manica Post cites him as saying:
Our CCTV observed some irregular behaviour by four of our workers and the company’s policy is that any suspicious behaviour from employees who works in the red zone attracts an immediate suspension pending thorough investigations.
Hence, those four employees were suspended pending investigations. The results of the investigations will guide the decision the company will tak
Last year alone, a total of 31 employees were relieved of their duties by the company after being found on the wrong side of the code of conduct.
In line with the security global trends, Anjin has, over the years, been strengthening its security. In this regard, the company has been installing and upgrading its integrated security systems.
This has led to the integration of physical and technological security. As a company, we have also tightened up and sealed lapses in our security systems.
The company is taking no prisoners in securing the product and the equipment.
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), another other company carrying out mining operations in Chiadzwa, is said to have also fired a number of employees over the theft of diamond pieces.
By A Correspondent- Pandari Hotels was defrauded of US$90 000 when it bought a house in Glen Lorne, Harare from a Harare couple.
The house which was sold in 2014 belonged to someone else
According to The Herald, the hotel only realised that it had been defrauded when it was served with an eviction order by the owners, who then had them vacate the property.
Pandari Hotels reported the matter to the police resulting in the arrest of Edzai Arifaneti and Usedia Zguwaneti.
The couple was then taken to the Harare Magistrates Court and charged with fraud.
Arifaneti and his wife were not asked to plead when they appeared before magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi.
According to the State, the pair asserted that Paul Michael Newton Baker, who they claimed owned Anglovaal Investments, had sold them the property.
Arifaneti and his wife are alleged to have used the proceeds from the sale of the Glen Lorne property to construct a home in Chadcombe, Harare
Pandari Hotels was ordered to leave the property in 2019 after, the true owner, Elco Walraven, was granted an eviction order at the High Court.
By A Correspondent- British-Zimbabwean actor Regé-Jean Page has been named as the most handsome man in the world, after all elements of his face were measured for physical perfection by the Golden Ratio equation devised in Ancient Greece.
The Netflix’s Duke of Hastings star, who played Simon Basset, was found to be 93.65 percent accurate to the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, which measures physical perfection.
lso making it on the list by chronological order after Page are Man In Black star Chris Hemsworth (93.53 percent), Black Panther actor Michael B Jordan (93.46 percent), Harry Styles (92.3 percent), England international and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham (92.22 percent).
Also making it on the list are Robert Pattison (92.15 percent), Chris Evans (91.92 percent), 61 year old American actor George Clooney (89.91 percent) Henry Golding (87.98 percent)and Fast and Furious superstar Dwayne Johnson (86.07 percent).
Dr De Silva, who runs the Centre For Advanced Facial Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery in London said the latest computer mapping methods allows one to solve some of the mysteries of what it is that makes someone physically beautiful or handsome.
The technology is useful when planning patients’ surgery.
On crowning Page as the most handsome man, Dr De Silva explained the results and said, “Regé won because of his classically beautiful face and gorgeous brown eyes.
“He had easily the highest score for his eye spacing and the positioning of his eyes also scored highly.
“His perfectly shaped lips also scored highly and the only mark he got that was slightly lower was for his nose width and length,” said Dr De Silva.
By A Correspondent- Police in Lupane have arrested seven people in connection with cultivating approximately 246 plants of mbanje.
Police confirmed the arrest on their Twitter page on Friday afternoon, after posting a picture of some of the suspects.
The arrests are in conjunction with a countrywide crackdown dubbed No to illicit drugs and substances.
Police said: “Meanwhile, 266 arrests were made on 09/02/23 on operation “No to illicit drugs and substances” bringing the cumulative arrests to 1 655.”
Zimbabwe is experiencing an upsurge in drug abuse cases and most of those abusing the drugs are youths.
ast year, the Ministry of Health and Child Care launched a five-year strategic plan (2021-2025) against substance abuse to curb its prevalence which has become alarming.
Substances that are commonly abused are alcohol (both licensed and unlicensed brews) tobacco, cannabis and non-medical use of controlled medicines such as codeine-containing cough medicines and benzodiazepines.
According to statistics from Active Youth Zimbabwe which is a drug treatment and rehabilitation organisation, Bulawayo province has an average age of substance use initiation that is between 13 and 14 years old.
The illegal practice has been worsened by the fact that there are no rehabilitation centres locally and addicts are likely to relapse even after treatment at Ingutsheni.
This comes at a time when Zimbabwe is working towards a drug-free society through a drug master plan which will help the country achieve Vision 2030.
The master plan aims at dealing with drug and substance abuse in society. President Mnangagwa recently launched the National Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Campaign.
By A Correspondent- When a “prophet” or a “prophetess” instructs a congregant to do something, usually the follower does not ask questions as they believe the order comes from God.
This was played out when Khulisani Moyo consulted prophetess Sidelile Masera Moyo (43) of Induna Barracks in Bulawayo at her shrine in Donnington West intending to sell his car.
It was gathered that during a prayer session which involved congregants lining up to be prayed for, Khulisani who was desperate to sell his car after he had failed on countless occasions to get a buyer knelt before Sidelile and asked her to pray for him.
The prophetess held his head and spewed out religious rhetoric. After about two days, an ecstatic Khulisani returned to the shrine to announce he had sold the car.
He told the “woman of God” that the car had been bought for US$2 200.
The cunning Sidelile told him to wrap the money in white and black pieces of cloth and bring it back for prayers.
It is reported that Sidelile told her client that she would keep the money for three days and pray over it to cast out evil spirits that might be following Khulisani.
Gullible beyond belief, Khulisani complied.
After three days when he returned to collect his money he was told to come the following day.
She kept telling him to return the following day every time he went to collect his money- ostensibly because strong evil spirits held sway over it – until the scales fell of Khulisani’s eyes and he realised he had been duped.
Eventually the prophetess confessed she had used US$1700 to settle her debts and was left with US$500.
Initially she had intimated that God had spent the money.
She told Khulisani to return the following day and repeated the pattern of asking him to return the next day.
The dissatisfied congregant finally reached the conclusion that “God was not in it” and reported Sidelile to the police.
On Tuesday Sidelile appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja facing a theft charge.
She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, three months were suspended on condition that she does not commit a similar offence within a period of five years.
A further four months were suspended on condition that she restitutes Khulisani US$1700.
The remaining five months were suspended on condition that she performs 175 hours of community service.
By A Correspondent- Police in Mutare have barred Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) from holding a scheduled constituency rally saying the venue was reserved for sports and was also too close to the homes of property owners who are not at ease with the event held “at their doorsteps”.
CCC had sent a notice to the police advising them of its plans to hold the rally at Rowa Grounds this Saturday.
However, in correspondence directed to the conveners of the event, ZRP Mutare Rural District’s Chief Superintendent P. Mbira said the rally notice was “not compliant with the law”.
“This office acknowledges receipt of your notice on the above subject,” he said in a letter addressed to CCC’s Jack Robert Saunyama.
“Your convening notice is not compliant with the law.
The intended event is also lined up with sporting activities by local football clubs who usually use the same facility.
“Some property owners are against the holding of the rally at their doorsteps.
This office perceives the situation on the ground to be unfavourable for the holding of the rally and therefore it cannot proceed.
“Be guided accordingly.”
CCC, which has the real chance of upstaging Zanu PF in polls due this year, has seen the systematic prohibition of its gatherings by the State.
Police have moved with speed to block rallies in cases which have also seen arrests on opposition activists.
Elements linked to Zanu PF have proceeded to visit brutalities against opponents found conducting their meetings even in private spaces such as homes.
By A Correspondent- Government has greenlighted the return of the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level June examinations that were suspended in 2021 following disruptions caused by Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown.
The decision to suspend the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council June examinations arose from the delays in sitting the public examinations at the end of 2020 and the alterations of the 2021 standard calendar for education.
Government has also maintained its 55 percent subsidy on the examination fee for all non-private candidates in public schools.
Zimsec announced that candidates sitting for the June 2022 Ordinary level examinations in public schools will pay US$11 with Government subsidising the cost by US$24.
Private candidates in public schools will pay US$24. For Advanced Level, candidates in public schools are expected to pay US$22 with private ones in public schools forking out US$48.
Zimsec said the examination fees are also payable in local currency at interbank rate, which will be prevailing between 8-15 March.
Zimsec spokesperson Ms Nicky Dlamini confirmed the latest development.
Yes, the June exams are back, as you know their suspension was as a result of a surge in Covid-19 cases, but now that the situation is under control, we are able to conduct the June examinations,” she said.
The return of the June examinations comes on the backdrop of serious malpractices during the November 2022 examinations that saw a number of candidates, teachers and some school heads being nabbed for cheating.
The menace led to arrests and subsequent prosecutions of those involved with some teachers and heads being convicted and jailed.
Upon release of the 2022 Ordinary Level examinations last week, Zimsec announced that 4 961 candidates out of the 278 760 that wrote the examinations had their results nullified for having pre-access to the examination papers.
The nullification of results said Zimsec was in conformity with the Section 34 of the Zimsec Act.
The last June examinations written in 2020 had 54 645 candidates who sat for their Ordinary Level compared to 75 055 candidates in 2019, translating to a 27,19 percent decrease. A total of 3 501 candidates who sat for five or more subjects, 627 passed with grade C or better while the national Ordinary Level pass rate was 17,91 percent.
There were 5 058 Advanced level candidates in 2020 compared to 5 923 who wrote the previous year with 1 769 out of 2 638 writing two or more subjects and obtaining a Grade E or better in two or more subjects, translating to a 67,06 percent pass rate.
Meanwhile, Zimsec said candidates who feel aggrieved with their examination mark have a right to appeal to the examination body for a remark upon payment of a US$20 or equivalent appeal fee per subject.
The appeal, according to Zimsec, must be submitted through and supported by the school head where the said examination paper was written.
“Request for remark should be submitted through and supported by the school head where the candidate wrote examinations. The cost is US$20 or the equivalent per subject, and request for remark should be made within 42 days of publication of results,” wrote Zimsec on their official Twitter page.
Grade Seven results for the 2022 examinations were released on November 30 while the 2022 Advanced Level results were released 28 days ago.
Both “O” and “A” level candidates whose results were released last Friday are still within the appeal window.
A total of 36 945 sat for the 2022 “A” level examinations, recording a 88 percent pass rate while a total of 278 760 candidates sat for November 2022 “O” level Exams recording a 28,96 percent pass rate.
By James Gwati- Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been fingered in the mysterious death of a Harare businessman, whom he grabbed a government tender from.
George Mushambi (51), the director of Tawana Power Corporation, died in Harare this week after a short illness.
His death follows wrangles with Chiwenga over a multi-million dam construction government tender the late won, which the vice President blocked and later hijacked.
Tawana Power Corporation was awarded a tender to construct the Kondo-Chitowe dam in Manicaland in 2018.
The water project was going to be the most significant inland dam to generate Electricity and feed into the national grid. It would also benefit local communities with irrigation and other farming activities.
The company working with the government had also signed bilateral agreements with the governments of South Africa (Limpopo province) and Mozambique, whose two countries the project was also going to supply both water and power generation.
Chiwenga blocked the tender and grabbed the project after realising the intensity of the project.
Mushambi had taken Chiwenga to the courts challenging these two developments.
A close Mushambi associate told ZimEye that Chiwenga could have poisoned the late businessman.
He said: We are surprised by his death, which happened suddenly, but we are not surprised by who caused it. We are very confident that Chiwenga has a hand, given the battles Mushambi was having with this top military man. Our suspicion, which can not go down the drain, is that Chiwenga could have sent some slay queens to poison this guy.
Mushambi was buried at Glen Forestry cemetery in Harare Friday.
A suspected armed robber who is believed to be part of a gang that was targeting companies in and around Harare was shot and killed in a shootout with the police this Tuesday.
Alexio Mupamhura of Harare died at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he had been admitted after sustaining serious injuries during the shootout which took place in Ruwa on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police on the 6th of this month, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare, received information which linked Mupamhura to a robbery case that occurred on the 15th of December last year at Prime Irrigation Company along Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Road in Highlands, Harare, where the gang allegedly attacked a security guard who was manning the premises.
The gang stole several items which include a cellphone, five 12-volt lithium batteries, eight solar panels, a 5KW generator and US$700.
Mupamhura was involved in the shootout incident after detectives received information about his shenanigans and upon seeing the police at his home in Ruwa, he tried to flee.
It is alleged that Mupamhura drove into a maize field where he stopped his vehicle before fleeing while armed with an iron bar.
According to the ZRP, Mupamhura was later apprehend and upon quizzed, he implicated other suspects including Deliverance Makomva who was later arrested.
Makomva’s luck ran out after he had contacted Mupamhura’s wife to meet him at Mabvuku turn-off, along Harare-Mutare Road, where he wanted to give her unidentified property for safekeeping.
The duo’s arrest led to the recovery of the Mupamhura’s getaway vehicle, a pellet gun, five bolt cutters, two 14-pound hammers and several items.
Meanwhile, police have since launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects who are believed to be part of the gang.
The suspects are identified as Tendai Ruchiyo, alias T1, Emmanuel Dylan Matiza, alias Big Dealer, Carlson Mabhonga and Lloyd Chinembiri.
A white garment apostolic church member (Madzibaba), Willie Chindundundu (21) confessed to serial child kidnappings after he was caught by people trying to kidnap a one-year-old toddler in Glen Norah C on Tuesday.
Harare Provincial police spokesperson inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the incident and also said the matter was still under investigation.
“Allegations are that some children were playing outside in Glen Norah C on Tuesday around 5pm and as Chindundundu approached the children others ran leaving the toddler behind.
He took the child hid him under his garment and walked away, he was caught Glen Norah C residents after being alerted by other children who had seen what happened,” Chakanza confirms.
Residents chased Chindundundu and managed to catch him when he was about to get into a getaway car, he was bashed by mob before they arrival if the police and confessed that he had kidnapped many other children who are in the mountains.
Harare City Council has announced the imminent shutdown of water production at its treatment plants due to lack of aluminium sulphate.
“The city would like to notify you that due to critically low stocks of aluminium sulphate, water production has been reduced to stretch valuable stocks from 20 hours of operation to 30 hours from 2000 hours on Thursday. This means that we will be running out of the product and ceasing operations around Thursday midnight,” council spokesperson Innocent Ruwende said.
“Currently one pump is running to Warren Control and one to Lonchinvar, which means that the supply level is almost insignificant and all parts of the city will be affected.
“Our supplier of liquid aluminium sulphate has suffered a breakdown at their manufacturing plant which they hope will be repaired by Saturday morning and will resume deliveries later in the course of that day.”
Ruwende added: “Granular aluminium is only expected to start arriving in the country from Monday 13 February 2023. Efforts are underway to seek an alternative delivery sooner to cut the length of the shutdown.
“Any inconveniences caused are sincerely regretted.”
Ruwende revealed that the city fathers have written to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to urgently allocate foreign currency to one of the companies that supplies aluminium sulphate.
Harare’s perennial precarious water situation continues to raise fears of a possible major waterborne disease outbreak akin to the 2008 cholera pandemic which emanated from Chitungwiza and spread countrywide killing some 4 000 people and afflicting close to 100 000 in its wake.
Government has greenlighted the return of June examinations with the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) Thursday confirming the development by announcing the 2023 June Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations fees.
The examinations body maintained the 2022 fees structure that will see Ordinary level candidates in public schools paying US$11 with Government subsidizing the cost by US$24.
Private candidates in public schools will pay US$24, the same as private schools’ candidates.
For Advanced Level, public schools candidates are expected to pay US$22 with private candidates in public schools forking out US$48, the same amount set to be paid by candidates in private schools.
“Payment of June registration fees in ZWL will be done between the 8th and the 15th of March 2023 at the interbank rate prevailing as of the 8th of March 2023. Zimsec will announce the rate on the 8th of March 2023,” said Zimsec.
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) pulled a shocker yesterday after it released the 2022 Ordinary Level results for Mukaro and Silveira high schools in Masvingo, a few days after withholding them over cheating allegations. Zimsec spokesperson Nicky Dlamini confirmed the development.
“The results were released this morning. There were checks that were still being made, hence they were not released last Friday. All schools have now received results and candidates who have been identified have had their results withheld. But there has not been a drop on the nullified results, it remains 4 961,” Dlamini said.
Last week, Zimsec withheld results of the 4 961 candidates amid allegations of cheating following a massive countrywide examination papers leak during last year’s end of year examinations.
In a circular at the weekend, Mukaro school headmistress, one Marumanadzo told parents that she was shocked by the withdrawal of results for all students at her school.
Teachers unions told NewsDay that the eventual release of the results confirmed the fall of standards at the country’s examinations body.
Educators Union of Zimbabwe president Tafadzwa Munodawafa said: “I think this is a circus and it’s not even funny. This just confirms the deteriorated standards at Zimsec, and it affects the credibility of Zimbabwe’s education system. I am surprised that heads haven’t rolled yet at Zimsec, or at least resignation letters from the board to administration staff.”
Munodawafa said there was need for Zimsec to explain what had influenced release of the results and the factors that determined withholding of other students’ results.
“What instrument is being used? There are more questions than answers. Zimsec’s actions have been reckless from the leakages of the first paper. We would like to implore Parliament to suspend and investigate the Zimsec board and management. All stakeholders are owed answers,” he said.
Constitutional law professor Lovemore Madhuku has warned the country’s fragile poll processes could plunge into a constitutional crisis if President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues treating a copy of the delimitation report submitted to him last week as a revised document.
ZEC chairperson, Justice Priscilla Chigumba told the media at state house soon after meeting Mnangagwa that she had submitted a perfect report to the President.
This was the second time the ZEC boss has submitted a copy of the report to Mnangagwa after the draft document handed to the President December 26 last year elicited strong opposition from some Zanu-PF hawks who felt it was tilted in favour of the opponent.
The report submitted by Chigumba last Friday was followed by another episode of confusion with government spokesperson Nick Mangwana and presidential spokesperson George Charamba issuing statements contradicting Chigumba.
Speaking on Twitter Space hosted by ZimLive Tuesday, Madhuku said there was no constitutional provision that obliged ZEC to submit a revised draft report.
“There is a problem relating to what it is that ZEC can give to the president,” he said.
“It must give to the president a final report. The constitution does not have provisions for anything else after ZEC has received comments to its preliminary report.
“Its next interaction with the president is final, that is what the constitution contemplates.
“As we stand now, there are now two versions; the electoral Commission chairperson says she gave the president a final report which would mean that the president must now go to the next stage within 14 days of gazetting that.
“But the president’s office says that they have not yet received the final report.
“They have received what they are calling a revised preliminary delimitation report.
“I must make it clear that there is no provision for what is called a revised preliminary report.”
Madhuku said if Mnangagwa remained under the belief he was holding a revised copy of the report, he was most likely to skip the crucial process of gazetting the document within the timeframes prescribed by the constitution.
“If the president doesn’t do what is required of him in terms of section 161 subsection (11) then of course there would be a breach of the constitution by the president.
“On the other hand, if ZEC believes it has submitted a final report, ZEC will have no basis of submitting anything else.
“So, there, I can easily say that it can create a constitutional crisis if that difference in characterisation continues,” he said.
Madhuku warned the President risked inviting a legal challenge should he act contrary to what the law prescribes.
Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed the recent survey by the London based SABI Strategy Group showing opposition leader Nelson Chamisa will defeat incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa in impending elections, describing it as a “fatal desperation” which lacks objectivity.
According to the survey, if Zimbabwean elections were to be held now, Chamisa would garner 53% of the vote, Mnangagwa 40% and other parties 7%.
The polling was done using a 15-minute questionnaire where potential voters were asked: “Thinking ahead to the next presidential election, which candidate will you vote for?”
The pollsters said the results were through a nationally representative sample of 1,000 registered voters.
Moyo argued the research group was not independent adding that having high hopes on an online survey was desperation as it does not depict the situation on the ground.
“It is a fatal desperation to pin hopes on a phoney ‘PHONE SURVEY’ of 1000 registered voters in Zimbabwe done from London by a group paid by Brenthurst Foundation, founded by the meddlesome Oppenheimer family!
“Who gave them 1000 phone numbers of registered voters?
“London’s allegedly independent ‘SABI Strategy Group’ paid to do the phone survey, fraudulently presented as ‘fieldwork’ as it smiled to the bank with dirty Oppenheimer money is in fact a partner of Brenthurst Foundation and is thus not independent at all. Phoney!,” Moyo said.
The survey also revealed that 47% of the voters said the 2023 election will not be free and fair while 38% believed it will be fair.
Meanwhile the ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed the survey claiming it is flawed, researchers are biased towards the opposition and want to solicit support for Chamisa.
Members of the combined security officers known as Ferret arrested this week on allegations of abuse of office at Beitbridge Border Post were yesterday granted $50 000 bail each and warned not to interfere with investigations.
Beitbridge magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba said the probability that Rejoice Magede (30) of ZRP Old Camp Beitbridge, Letwin Mutema (33) of 1 000 Medium Density Dulivhadzimo, Lincoln Nqobile Mathema (34) of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services and and Farai Munaho (30) of the Zimbabwe National Army 1 Independent Company would abscond trial was unlikely.
“After initially fleeing the scene credit to them is they later handed themselves to the police which makes it unlikely they would run away from trial,” ruled Gwazemba in favour of a bail application by defence lawyer Julius Maphosa of Masawi Legal Practitioners.
Conspicuous was the absence of two other officers from the President’s Department and the Air Force of Zimbabwe Intelligence mentioned in the initial police charge paper.
The four who were granted bail yesterday were part of six Ferret Team members from various security organs deployed to fight cross-border crime at Beitbridge.
They were busted by the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission officers while collecting bribes from some motorists.
The suspects were found in possession of R21 000 in bribe money.
A LOMAGUNDI College general worker has been jailed 15 years for defl0wǝr!ng his stepdɑughter.
Lovemore Phiri, 48, of Staff Quarters, Chinhoyi, appeared before Chinhoyi regional magistrate Ignatius Mugova facing three counts of rɑpǝ.
Magistrate Mugova sentenced him to an effective 15 years imprisonment.
Prosecutor, Nyasha Sibesha, told the court that on August 21 last year and at around 8pm, Lovemore returned home drunk and found his stepdɑughter cooking.
The court heard that he told her that he wanted to hɑve ƨǝxuɑl interc0urse with her, but she refused.
Lovemore then forcibly pulled her into his bǝdr00m and rɑpǝd her.
The girl did not tell anyone, as Lovemore had threatened not to buy her food if she disclosed the rɑpǝ to anyone.
On the second count, the court heard that the following day, he found her home alone.
He again demanded to have ƨǝx with her and she refused.
The girl went outside and returned later and started doing her homework in the kitchen.
Lovemore grɑbbǝd her and again rɑpǝd her in his bǝdr00m, and again she did not disclose the matter to anyone.
On August 23, the juvenile was washing plates outside and Lovemore draggǝd her into the house and rɑpǝd her.
She only disclosed the rɑpǝ to her guidance and counselling teacher on September 16 and matter was reported to the police leading to Lovemore’s arrest.
A HARARE woman went to court seeking a protection order against her daughter-in-law, who accuses her of witchcraft.
Nyasha Chiponda appeared before Harare Civil Court magistrate Tamara Chibindi seeking a protection order against her daughter-in-law, Vongai Taruvinga, for calling her a witch after she refused to gossip with her.
The magistrate dismissed the application, stating that it was a petty issue and lacked evidence.
“She has a tendency of coming to my place, calling me a witch and sleeping by my door way.
“On August 18 last year, she assaulted me and l had to seek refuge at my uncle’s homestead.
“She also comes demanding money for rent and mealie-meal, which my husband gives her after being threatened,” Nyasha said.
However, Vongai said her mother-in-law doesn’t like her, as she took her son saying she is not good enough for him.
“l was given the court papers at work. l couldn’t go through them because l was panicking as the police were harsh with me.
“I went to ask for rent money from my husband since l don’t earn much and have to take care of our children,” she said.
State Media – South African police have intensified their crackdown on the smuggling of cigarettes from Zimbabwe via Beitbridge and illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River, seizing five vehicles and cigarettes worth more than R400 000 on Thursday, arresting 11 of the suspected Zimbabwean smugglers.
Police cornered the five vehicles after a high-speed car chase with the help of a farm watch, and after a fist fight with the farm watch members, the 11 were arrested. Another five vehicles in the same smuggling convoy escaped.
Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said police were not relenting in their quest to dismantle the cigarette syndicates.
“Members of the Limpopo Tracking Team and Capricorn Highway Patrol operationalised information received about 10 motor vehicles that were smuggling illicit cigarettes from Zimbabwe to South Africa.”
The convoy was driving south down the N1 Road from Musina to Louis Trichardt direction.
The security team caught up with them along the Piesanghoek Road where they had detoured to avoid police. On sight of the police, the Zimbabweans sped off and a high speed chase ensued.
Five vehicles were then cornered with the help of members of the Louis Trichardt Farm Watch. The other five managed to escape.
“The cornered group tried to engage in a fistfight with Farm Watch members but they were ultimately subdued and apprehended. The five vehicles were found loaded with cigarettes,” said Brig Mojapelo.
All 11 suspects were found to be undocumented Zimbabweans.
He said police had seized two BMWs, a Ford Territory, Nissan Pathfinder and an Audi A4 and 31 crate-boxes and 407 packs of cigarettes at an estimated value of R426 640.
“The intensification of intelligence driven operations to prevent the smuggling of illicit cigarettes into the country led to the arrest of 11 suspects,” said Brig Mojapelo.
“We also seized illicit cigarettes and five of the 10 motor vehicles that were transporting them along the Piesanghoek Road in the early hours of Thursday.”
The suspects will appear before a Louis Trichardt magistrate soon charged for dealing with and possession of illicit cigarettes, contravention of the Immigration Act and resisting arrest, plus, for the drivers, reckless and negligent driving and driving a motor vehicle without a driving licence.
Limpopo police commanders, Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe commended her subordinates for a well-coordinated operation.
She also thanked members of the Farm Watch for assisting the police in fighting crime.
A few days ago a 45-year-old Zimbabwean man was jailed for an effective five years in South Africa for smuggling a contraband of cigarettes worth over R300 000.
Oliver Mupanga was sent to prison without an option of fine and added another three months’ imprisonment, for entering South Africa without a passport when he appeared at the Senwabarwana Regional Court.
The sentences will run concurrently and the vehicle a Toyota Corolla with Registration number CMT 730 L was forfeited to the State.
The man was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
The main driver of the smuggling operations is the huge gap in tobacco taxes. Smugglers can buy cigarettes in Zimbabwe at wholesale or retail prices, and so paying the Zimbabwean tobacco taxes.
If they then smuggle them into South Africa they can sell these at a steep discount to the price of South African taxed cigarettes and still make huge profits.
The smuggling of cigarettes from Zimbabwe into South Africa through illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River is rife.
It is understood that 30 percent of cigarettes smoked in South Africa are from Zimbabwe including Pacific, Remington Gold, Mega, Dullahs, Branson and Sevilles.
Ideally a carboard crate of cigarette cartons is bought at US$120 from local producers and sold for between US$250 and US$300 to the syndicates who then smuggle it into South Africa where it sells for anything above R15 000.
Those that illegally transport the commodity across borders are paid between R100 and R300 per cardboard crate and in most cases this is done under the cover of darkness. -state media
The script sounds like a Tyler Perry production of one of his Hollywood blockbuster movies except that its real and the characters are real people in Zimbabwe.
A WhatsApp group message is calling for a middle-aged man to pair up with a 32-year-old woman for an arranged marriage.
Arranged marriages are not unique in some societies. But this ‘‘arranged’’ marriage that is being advertised online, where the whole world can see, is purely for monetary gains — for both parties.
It’s a marriage of convenience for the man and woman — once they are a married couple they can easily relocate to the United Kingdom.
Such a fake marriage of convenience is designed to expedite the processing of spousal visas to enable the bogus couple to travel to the UK for employment.
It’s a thriving business for the brokers that facilitate the marriages of convenience. And droves of Zimbabweans are happy to enter into phony marriages just to hop into the next flight for greener pastures.
Saturday Chronicle was briefed that for one to secure a job, for instance in the UK, they require what is known as a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS). COS is an electronic document issued by foreign employers to prove that one has secured a job, which in turn qualifies them to get a visa to go out of the country.
The COS document is not supposed to be sold but now money hungry individuals and companies have found a loophole they sell it for about £6 000, (US$7 000).
Spousal visas, arranged by the middlemen, enable two strangers to enter into a fake marriage to share the costs of the COS.
One social media page with thousands of followers is in the business of fixing fake marriages.
“We have here a 32-year-old woman looking for a man of about the same age willing to partner her to share the costs of the COS. Each party will pay half.
“When the spousal visas are out, you travel as a married couple and can divorce when you get to the UK, no worries. Inbox us your details such as age, location, profession and we will start the process,” reads the message.
But there is a catch. Once in a country like the UK, the newlyweds cannot just divorce at the snap of a finger when they get there. Saturday Chronicle was told that they should remain married for at least two years before terminating the sham union.
While acknowledging the existence of fake marriages, in their various forms, Registrar-General (RG) Henry Machiri said there is little the department can do to curb the scourge.
“We are not in a position to tell if a marriage is fake or not but we do keep records of every marriage in the country.
“Marriages of convenience are not unique to Zimbabwe and are common in many countries because people engage in such unions for various reasons. Some do it, for instance, to get work permits,” said Machiri.
But not all that glitters is gold for everyone who moves overseas for greener pastures. Countless reports of Zimbabwean caregivers in the UK being subjected to unfair labour practices, exploitation and poor salaries are abound.
A fortnight ago, a victim of such abuses in the UK recounted her story to the British media. She says that she was fired from her job and victimised after an interview with Home Office compliance officers after an investigation into illegal recruitment practices.
The lady says she was paid hourly rates of £8 instead of the stipulated £15 for caregivers and was victimised after a visit to her workplace by the Home Office in Coventry City. -state media
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has challenged Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa to release the final delimitation document he received from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
On Thursday President Chamisa accused Mr Mnangagwa of concealing the crucial report.
“In the interest of transparency and accountability,and in terms of Sec 239(a) as read with Sec 161 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe,ZEC must release to the world the final report presented to @edmnangagwa This report must be known & seen so as to compare it with the gazetted one.”
On the current political crisis bedeviling the country, President Chamisa said:
“ZIMBABWE A HEALED & HEALING NATION…Zimbabwe shall be a healed place and a healing country. A place of refuge,safety,comfort and happiness.
We will drive out violence, fear, hate, intimidation, intolerance, marginalization and discrimination.”
By Peter Chiwenga| As Zimbabwe prepares for its next election, President Mnangagwa’s tactics to secure re-election have come into question. According to sources close to the situation, the president has deployed emissaries to recruit and buy support from former Saviour Kasukuwere supporters. The emissaries are led by former Mp Maduza and former Mp Mashange, two former loyalists of Kasukuwere who have since been given money to sell him out.
Kasukuwere poses a major threat to President Mnangagwa’s re-election, as he is widely seen as the best candidate for the future of Zimbabwe. With a strong track record of public service and a commitment to making Zimbabwe a better place, Kasukuwere has the potential to lead the country in a new direction. His charismatic personality and ability to connect with the people have made him a popular figure in Zimbabwe, and his popularity continues to grow.
The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is seen as a clear indication of his fear of losing the election. By buying the loyalty of former Kasukuwere supporters, the president is attempting to secure their votes and ensure his re-election. However, these tactics have not gone unnoticed by the public, who view them as a clear attempt to manipulate the election outcome.
The deployment of emissaries has raised concerns about the fairness of the upcoming election. Many believe that the president is using these tactics to undermine the democratic process and ensure his re-election. The potential consequences of these actions could be devastating for Zimbabwe, as they could undermine the public’s faith in the electoral process and create further political instability.
It is important to note that Zimbabwe’s future depends on a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. The deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa is a clear indication that he is not confident in his ability to win the election on his own merit, and that he is resorting to underhanded tactics to secure re-election.
In conclusion, the deployment of emissaries by President Mnangagwa raises serious questions about the fairness of the upcoming election in Zimbabwe. The public deserves a free and fair election, and it is the responsibility of all parties involved to ensure that this happens. With a strong candidate like Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe has the potential to move in a new direction and secure a brighter future.- Peter Chiwenga
BIKITA – Parents at Zengeya Primary in Bikita are complaining that their local MP is meddling in the affairs of the school and that he recently forced the School Development Authority (SDA) to give a tender to paint the school to a Zanu PF youth who is his election campaign agent.
Parents who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimization said Bikita South MP, Josiah Sithole allegedly threatened authorities at the school and forced Zengeya Primary which is a council school to give the tender to Edward Sarireni Kwasha without following tender procedures.
They alleged that Sithole runs Government institutions in Bikita with an iron fist.
“Sithole told school authorities that Zanu is in power and as such, its supporters must be awarded tenders without any scrutiny,” said the sources.
Contacted for comment, Sithole said he did not force the school to give the tender but he advised Kwasha to speak to the authorities nicely after the latter called him for help when the school appeared not keen on giving him the job. He told The Mirror that Kwasha was eventually given the tender.
Sources said Sithole threatened the SDC and the school head with unspecified.
Efforts to get a comment from Zengeya school head Samuel Kufahakurambwi were futile as his mobile could not be reached by the time of going to Press.
Sithole accused his political enemies of creating the allegations to tarnish his image.
“I am aware of the matter, Kwasha is at work at the school as we speak after I advised him to talk to the authorities nicely. I just advised him, I did not get involved in the matter directly,” said Sithole.
Kwasha said he called the MP after painters from outside the constituency were on the verge of winning the tender.
“I never threatened anyone. I won the tender because I have children who attend school at Zengeya. We called the MP after some people from outside the constituency were about to snatch the tender,” said Kwasha.- Masvingo Mirror
Kudakwashe Mahachi’s agent, Gibson Mahachi, has revealed that the player is training in Johannesburg after failing to get a deal at Maritzburg United.
The forward trained with the KwaZulu-Natal-based side in January, hoping to get a deal after spending months unattached following his release at SuperSport United at the end of last season.
The release came after the 29-year-old was accused of attempting to murder his son, but the court acquitted him after the State failed to prove the essential elements of the case, while the evidence given by witnesses was declared disjointed and contradictory.
Speaking to FarPost, Gibson confirmed that there are considering other offers on the table.
The agent said: “Like I said earlier, our player [Kudakwashe Mahachi] is working on getting his full fitness back.
“He is no longer training with Maritzburg United in Pietermaritzburg. Right now he is in Johannesburg where is training as we continue monitoring him.
“Right now we haven’t reached a position on where he will return but there are offers on the table.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Former Highlanders and FC Platinum coach Pieter de Jongh has been appointed as the new head coach of Malawian top-flight club Silver Strikers.
De Jongh, who last coached Somalia national team, signed a two-year-contract and will officially take over the operations next week.
He succeeds Zambian coach Daniel Kabwe, who was fired in July of last year.
The club’s secretary Peter Masiye confirmed the hiring of the new coach to The Nation newspaper.
He said: “The coach has vast experience with a proven track record and we took our time because we wanted to engage an ideal one.
“It is a performance-based contract which will be reviewed annually.”
De Jongh, who won the Chibuku Super Cup with Bosso, becomes the latest coach with Premier Soccer League experience to move to the Malawian Super League.
Former Dynamos coach Kalisto Pasuwa is attached at reigning champions Nyasa Bullets, while ex-Highlanders and Harare City boss Mark Harrison is a technical director at Mighty Mukuru Wanderers.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
South African Police in Durban have confirmed that rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, and a friend of his were both shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.
Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead.
Police in the province were yet to officially comment on the murders, but IOL has independently confirmed from well-placed police sources, who cannot be named as they are not permitted to speak to the media.
It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.
Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10pm.
Police had cordoned off the area when an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night.
Patrons at a nearby restaurant were quoted by IOL said AKA had been standing outside Wish when he was gunned down.
Garrith Jamieson, a spokesperson for ALS Paramedics said Florida Road has been closed off after the shooting incident Florida Road where two people have been confirmed deceased
Jamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper”.
The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.
According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.
A HARARE woman went to court seeking a protection order against her daughter-in-law, who accuses her of witchcraft.
Nyasha Chiponda appeared before Harare Civil Court magistrate Tamara Chibindi seeking a protection order against her daughter-in-law, Vongai Taruvinga, for calling her a witch after she refused to gossip with her.
The magistrate dismissed the application, stating that it was a petty issue and lacked evidence.
“She has a tendency of coming to my place, calling me a witch and sleeping by my door way.
“On August 18 last year, she assaulted me and l had to seek refuge at my uncle’s homestead.
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“She also comes demanding money for rent and mealie-meal, which my husband gives her after being threatened,” Nyasha said.
However, Vongai said her mother-in-law doesn’t like her, as she took her son saying she is not good enough for him.
“l was given the court papers at work. l couldn’t go through them because l was panicking as the police were harsh with me.
“I went to ask for rent money from my husband since l don’t earn much and have to take care of our children,” she said.
A LOMAGUNDI College general worker has been jailed 15 years for defl0wǝr!ng his stepdɑughter.
Lovemore Phiri, 48, of Staff Quarters, Chinhoyi, appeared before Chinhoyi regional magistrate Ignatius Mugova facing three counts of rɑpǝ.
Magistrate Mugova sentenced him to an effective 15 years imprisonment.
Prosecutor, Nyasha Sibesha, told the court that on August 21 last year and at around 8pm, Lovemore returned home drunk and found his stepdɑughter cooking.
The court heard that he told her that he wanted to hɑve ƨǝxuɑl interc0urse with her, but she refused.
Lovemore then forcibly pulled her into his bǝdr00m and rɑpǝd her.
The girl did not tell anyone, as Lovemore had threatened not to buy her food if she disclosed the rɑpǝ to anyone.
On the second count, the court heard that the following day, he found her home alone.
He again demanded to have ƨǝx with her and she refused.
The girl went outside and returned later and started doing her homework in the kitchen.
Lovemore grɑbbǝd her and again rɑpǝd her in his bǝdr00m, and again she did not disclose the matter to anyone.
On August 23, the juvenile was washing plates outside and Lovemore draggǝd her into the house and rɑpǝd her.
She only disclosed the rɑpǝ to her guidance and counselling teacher on September 16 and matter was reported to the police leading to Lovemore’s arrest.
By-The banking sector has resolved to pay its workers in forex.
Workers and employers in the sector met in January and agreed on salaries and allowances for the period of 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2023.
The latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the industry, states that the lowest-paid employee in the baking sector would now get US$300 per month, NewZimbabwe reported.
During the negotiations, employers were represented by the National Bakers Association of Zimbabwe (NBAZ) while the employees were represented by the Baking Workers Union (BAWU) and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe (UFAWUZ).
The CBA reads in part:
NBAZ and BAWU met on the 27th of January 2023 and agreed to increase minimum and actual Basic wages for the period of 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2023. Parties agreed that the wages are indexed in US$ and are payable in ZWL$ at the prevailing Auction Rate prevailing on the 21st day of each month.
Salaries under the new arrangement:
i). the lowest-paid workers in grade 1 received a salary increment from US$270 to US$300.
ii) those in grade 2 earning US$308.
iii). workers in grade 4 will be earning US$325.49.
iv). grade 5 will be earning US$337.16.
v). grade 8 will be earning US$379.
vi). grade 9 will be earning US$398.
Allowances for the period January 2023 to June 2023:
a).Transport Allowance – US$35 payable in ZWL$ using the RBZ Auction rate prevailing on the 21st day of each month.
b).Housing Allowance – US$30 and payable to employees who are not provided accommodation by the employer.
c).Subsistence Allowance for food and accommodation allowance shall be payable as follows:
1). food allowance has been pegged at US$12 per day,
2). accommodation at US$20 per night.
d). Night Allowance– US$1 payable in ZWL$ using the prevailing Auction Rate prevailing on the 21st day of each month.
⛔️ALERT: CCC champion Godfrey Chitsara had his combi set on fire last night around 11pm. He has been transporting registrants to Mutasa ZEC offices since last year. Our peace teams have identified 3 suspects who are Zanu PF locals. We’ve reported this incident to @PoliceZimbabwe.
By The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has blocked a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally scheduled for the this weekend in Mutare.
The police blocked the rally citing objections by some property owners.
The opposition party led by Nelson Chamisa, a former minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services during the Government of National Unity (GNU), notified the police of its intentions to hold a rally at Rowa Grounds in Mutare.
In response, the Chief Superintendent (Supt) Regulating Authority ZRP Mutare Rural District, P Mbira said:
RE: NOTIFICATION BY CITIZENS COALITION FOR CHANGE TO HOLD A CONSTITUENCY RALLY AT ROWA GROUNDS ON 11 FEBRUARY 2023: MUTARE RURAL DISTRICT
1. This office acknowledges receipt of your notice on the above subject.
2. Your convening notice is not compliant with the law.
3. The intended venue is also lined up with sporting activities by local football clubs who usually use the same luckily.
4, some property owners are against the holding of the rally at their doorsteps.
5. This office perceives the situation on the ground to be unfavourable for the holding of the rally and therefore it cannot proceed.
6. Be guided accordingly.
Thank you!
ZRP has over the years been accused of being influenced by the ruling ZANU PF to block opposition rallies.
By- A 12-year-old Buhera boy fought and escaped from a crocodile that had attacked him as he crossed the save River.
Delvin Mutsvakiwa, a Grade Seven student at St Moses Primary School in Buhera, was badly injured on both hands.
The boy said he poked his fingers into the reptile’s nostrils, a lesson he had received from his grandmother.
With the crocodile’s air supply running low, it became powerless and let Delvin go.
The boy took the opportunity to quickly swim to safety.
Delvin told The Manica Post that the incident happened when they were helping cattle cross the Save River. He spoke in an interview held after he was discharged from Murambinda Mission Hospital after a two-day stay at the institution. He said:
We were helping our cattle cross Save River and I was in front. We had helped the first and second batches of our herd to cross the river. We were crossing with the last batch when I felt a sharp pain on my left arm.
I realised that a crocodile was attacking me. My friends who were behind me ran back to the riverbank and started shouting, advising me to wade to the reeds.
I shouted back that it was too deep for me to do that. I could see that if I took heed of their advice, the reptile would eventually overpower and kill me.
That’s when I poked my fingers into the crocodile’s nostrils. After a few minutes, I realised that it had become powerless. It let go its grip on my hand and I quickly swam to the riverbank.
I was badly injured and was bleeding profusely. I had to put some sand on the wounds to stop the bleeding.
The crocodile followed Delvin’s blood trail and caught up with him.
The reptile, however, caught a goat that was passing by and disappeared into the river.
At that time, Delvin’s three friends had rushed to the village to inform the elders that he had been attacked by a crocodile. He added:
Had the crocodile attacked me for the second time, I would not have survived since I was now powerless. I had lost a lot of blood and was already feeling dizzy.
When I saw it opening its mouth, I closed my eyes and waited for fate to take its course since I could no longer defend myself.
His mother, Ms Matilda Mutsvakiwa, said when fellow villagers arrived at the river, they were already crying as they thought that Delvin was long dead. She said:
There was no sight of him and the water in the river was bloody.
Little did we know that it was both Delvin’s blood and that of the goat which had ultimately become the crocodile’s meal.
People were crying and the village head was about to call the police to alert them of Delvin’s death when a weak Delvin shouted that he was alive and was across the river.
I thank God for rescuing my son and giving him a second chance to life.
Ms Mutsvakiwa added that quite recently, Delvin’s cousin lost his life after a crocodile attacked him at the same crossing point and that’s when her mother started imparting survival skills on her grandchildren.
The grandchildren were taught to either put a reed inside the reptile’s mouth or insert their fingers in its nostrils.
Buhera North legislator, William Mutomba, has since adopted the boy, contributed US$300 towards Delvin’s medical bills and has also offered to pay for the boy’s secondary school education.
By James Gwati- Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been fingered in the mysterious death of a Harare businessman, whom he grabbed a government tender from.
George Mushambi (51), the director of Tawana Power Corporation, died in Harare this week after a short illness.
His death follows wrangles with Chiwenga over a multi-million dam construction government tender the late won, which the vice President blocked and later hijacked.
Tawana Power Corporation was awarded a tender to construct the Kondo-Chitowe dam in Manicaland in 2018.
The water project was going to be the most significant inland dam to generate Electricity and feed into the national grid. It would also benefit local communities with irrigation and other farming activities.
The company working with the government had also signed bilateral agreements with the governments of South Africa (Limpopo province) and Mozambique, whose two countries the project was also going to supply both water and power generation.
Chiwenga blocked the tender and grabbed the project after realising the intensity of the project.
Mushambi had taken Chiwenga to the courts challenging these two developments.
One of Mushamba’s top business advisors has since fled the country for fear of persecution.
Another local Mushambi associate who is close to these developments told ZimEye that there were strong suspicions that Chiwenga could have poisoned the late businessman.
He said: We are surprised by his death, which happened suddenly, but we are not surprised by who caused it. We are very confident that Chiwenga has a hand, given the battles Mushambi was having with this top military man. Our suspicion, which can not go down the drain, is that Chiwenga could have sent some slay queens to poison this guy.
Mushambi was buried at Glen Forestry cemetery in Harare today.
Efforts to get a comment from Chiwenga were fruitless as his phone was not reachable at the time of publishing this story.
Kudakwashe Mahachi’s agent, Gibson Mahachi, has revealed that the player is training in Johannesburg after failing to get a deal at Maritzburg United.
The forward trained with the KwaZulu-Natal-based side in January, hoping to get a deal after spending months unattached following his release at SuperSport United at the end of last season.
The release came after the 29-year-old was accused of attempting to murder his son, but the court acquitted him after the State failed to prove the essential elements of the case, while the evidence given by witnesses was declared disjointed and contradictory.
Speaking to FarPost, Gibson confirmed that there are considering other offers on the table.
The agent said: “Like I said earlier, our player [Kudakwashe Mahachi] is working on getting his full fitness back.
“He is no longer training with Maritzburg United in Pietermaritzburg. Right now he is in Johannesburg where is training as we continue monitoring him.
“Right now we haven’t reached a position on where he will return but there are offers on the table.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Former Highlanders and FC Platinum coach Pieter de Jongh has been appointed as the new head coach of Malawian top-flight club Silver Strikers.
De Jongh, who last coached Somalia national team, signed a two-year-contract and will officially take over the operations next week.
He succeeds Zambian coach Daniel Kabwe, who was fired in July of last year.
The club’s secretary Peter Masiye confirmed the hiring of the new coach to The Nation newspaper.
He said: “The coach has vast experience with a proven track record and we took our time because we wanted to engage an ideal one.
“It is a performance-based contract which will be reviewed annually.”
De Jongh, who won the Chibuku Super Cup with Bosso, becomes the latest coach with Premier Soccer League experience to move to the Malawian Super League.
Former Dynamos coach Kalisto Pasuwa is attached at reigning champions Nyasa Bullets, while ex-Highlanders and Harare City boss Mark Harrison is a technical director at Mighty Mukuru Wanderers.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and youth aged between 5–24 years lost their lives in 2021, according to the latest estimates released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME).
In a separate report also released today, the group found that 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the same period. Tragically, many of these deaths could have been prevented with equitable access and high-quality maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health care.
“Every day, far too many parents are facing the trauma of losing their children, sometimes even before their first breath,” said Vidhya Ganesh, UNICEF Director of the Division of Data Analytics, Planning and Monitoring. “Such widespread, preventable tragedy should never be accepted as inevitable. Progress is possible with stronger political will and targeted investment in equitable access to primary health care for every woman and child.”
The reports show some positive outcomes with a lower risk of death across all ages globally since 2000. The global under-5 mortality rate fell by 50% since the start of the century, while mortality rates in older children and youth dropped by 36%, and the stillbirth rate decreased by 35%. This can be attributed to more investments in strengthening primary health systems to benefit women, children and young people.
However, gains have reduced significantly since 2010, and 54 countries will fall short of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals target for under-5 mortality. If swift action is not taken to improve health services, warn the agencies, almost 59 million children and youth will die before 2030, and nearly 16 million babies will be lost to stillbirth.
“It is grossly unjust that a child’s chances of survival can be shaped just by their place of birth, and that there are such vast inequities in their access to lifesaving health services,” said Dr Anshu Banerjee, Director for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Children everywhere need strong primary health care systems that meet their needs and those of their families, so that – no matter where they are born – they have the best start and hope for the future.”
Children continue to face wildly differentiating chances of survival based on where they are born, with sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia shouldering the heaviest burden, the reports show. Though sub-Saharan Africa had just 29% of global live births, the region accounted for 56% of all under-5 deaths in 2021, and southern Asia for 26% of the total.
Children born in sub-Saharan Africa are subject to the highest risk of childhood death in the world – 15 times higher than the risk for children in Europe and northern America.
Mothers in these 2 regions also endure the painful loss of babies to stillbirth at an exceptional rate, with 77% of all stillbirths in 2021 occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia. Nearly half of all stillbirths happened in sub-Saharan Africa. The risk of a woman having a stillborn baby in sub-Saharan Africa is 7 times more likely than in Europe and North America.
“Behind these numbers are millions of children and families who are denied their basic rights to health,” said Juan Pablo Uribe, Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population, World Bank and Director of the Global Financing Facility. “We need political will and leadership for sustained financing for primary health care which is one of the best investments countries and development partners can make.”
Access to and availability of quality health care continues to be a matter of life or death for children globally. Most child deaths occur in the first five years, of which half are within the first month of life. For these youngest babies, premature birth and complications during labour are the leading causes of death.
Similarly, more than 40% of stillbirths occur during labour – most of which are preventable when women have access to quality care throughout pregnancy and birth. For children that survive past their first 28 days, infectious diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria pose the biggest threat.
While COVID-19 has not directly increased childhood mortality – with children facing a lower likelihood of dying from the disease than adults – the pandemic may have increased future risks to their survival. In particular, the reports highlight concerns around disruptions to vaccination campaigns, nutrition services, and access to primary health care, which could jeopardize their health and well-being for many years to come. In addition, the pandemic has fuelled the largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades, putting the most vulnerable newborns and children at greater risk of dying from preventable diseases.
The reports also note gaps in data, which could critically undermine the impact of policies and programmes designed to improve childhood survival and well-being.
“The new estimates highlight the remarkable global progress since 2000 in reducing mortality among children under age 5,” said John Wilmoth, Director, UN DESA Population Division. “Despite this success, more work is needed to address persistent large differences in child survival across countries and regions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Only by improving access to quality health care, especially around the time of childbirth, will we be able to reduce these inequities and end preventable deaths of newborns and children worldwide.”
BIKITA – Parents at Zengeya Primary in Bikita are complaining that their local MP is meddling in the affairs of the school and that he recently forced the School Development Authority (SDA) to give a tender to paint the school to a Zanu PF youth who is his election campaign agent.
Parents who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimization said Bikita South MP, Josiah Sithole allegedly threatened authorities at the school and forced Zengeya Primary which is a council school to give the tender to Edward Sarireni Kwasha without following tender procedures.
They alleged that Sithole runs Government institutions in Bikita with an iron fist.
“Sithole told school authorities that Zanu is in power and as such, its supporters must be awarded tenders without any scrutiny,” said the sources.
Contacted for comment, Sithole said he did not force the school to give the tender but he advised Kwasha to speak to the authorities nicely after the latter called him for help when the school appeared not keen on giving him the job. He told The Mirror that Kwasha was eventually given the tender.
Sources said Sithole threatened the SDC and the school head with unspecified.
Efforts to get a comment from Zengeya school head Samuel Kufahakurambwi were futile as his mobile could not be reached by the time of going to Press.
Sithole accused his political enemies of creating the allegations to tarnish his image.
“I am aware of the matter, Kwasha is at work at the school as we speak after I advised him to talk to the authorities nicely. I just advised him, I did not get involved in the matter directly,” said Sithole.
Kwasha said he called the MP after painters from outside the constituency were on the verge of winning the tender.
“I never threatened anyone. I won the tender because I have children who attend school at Zengeya. We called the MP after some people from outside the constituency were about to snatch the tender,” said Kwasha.- Masvingo Mirror
