After that the youth, armed with logs and pangas forced their way into an InterAfrica Bus and right now are at Tachi Bus Center 15km away where they have closed shops and are threatening to beat business people.

— The Mirror Masvingo (@TheMirrorMsv) November 21, 2022

Zanu PF national secretary for security Lovemore Matuke is the Senator for Gutu. Police hands are tied; last week people were assaulted as the Office in Charge watched.

— The Mirror Masvingo (@TheMirrorMsv) November 21, 2022

Zanu PF national secretary for security Lovemore Matuke is the Senator for Gutu. Police hands are tied; last week people were assaulted as the Office in Charge watched.

— The Mirror Masvingo (@TheMirrorMsv) November 21, 2022

Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF DCC chairperson Josphat Sarukore has banned CCC programmes in Gutu District.

Sarukore is leading a reign of terror in the place and police are yet to arrest him.

On Saturday Sarukore’s team violently attacked CCC members at Mupandawana.

The same gang besieged CCC councillor Bernard Chimwango’s house and threatened to kill him.

“Good afternoon my dear respected, responsible and reliable leaders and Champions of Change. Herewith please do find Zanu PF DCC Josphat Sarukore who is terrorising Gutu with police impunity.

Vanhu vaakutya kupfeka yellow because of him isu tese tiripo. Zvino if our own people cannot wear our regalia from fear, how do we persuade those who are on the fence to join us?

We are a very few months away from the harmonised elections and this is a negative thing that is happening without recourse.

Ndinofara kuti vakazomhanyiswa kuma garage but let’s put measures in place to fight intimidation.

We can
not afford to lose this election hama. What’s the action plan?

Imba yacouncillor Chimwango yakombewa izvozvi nemayouth ezanu varikuti varikuda kupisa imba,” a CCC member said on Sunday.

By A Correspondent- Socialite and comedienne, Tarisai “Madam Boss” Chikocho, says she BOUGHT her new car.

Some reports have claimed she received a donation because of her high profile.

Madam Boss was involved in an accident on her way to Kadoma for a show headlined by South African diva, Makhadzi.

She told H-Metro on Thursday that she has found a new luxurious Ford Ranger.

“Do you think an insurance company can replace a damaged vehicle within a short period of time?

“I bought it myself and no one donated it to me,” said Madam Boss.

She expressed disappointment at the negligence shown by employees of a company, which failed to fix wheel nuts, resulting in her accident.

“Vehicle Inspection Department, evaluators and police have concluded that the wheel nuts were not properly fixed, and that’s what led to the accident.

“It is disturbing me daily, but as for my body all is now well and I am enjoying my new kid.

She is performing well on the road.”

Asked how she had been managing her errands without a vehicle, she said: “My husband (Ngoni Munetsiwa) was helping me with business errands.

“He would take me from place to place where I had appointments.

“By the way, I sold my other car to fund my projects.”

By A Correspondent- A chemistry teacher at George Silundika High School, Joseph Moyo (36), recently appeared before Tsholotsho magistrate Regius Mawarire for leaking a Mathematics examinations paper.

Moyo was released on free bail and remanded to 15 December. He was ordered to continue residing at his given address in Cowdray Park, report at ZRP Cowdray Park once a fortnight, and stop visiting the school until the finalisation of investigations by the police.

Prosecutor, Valentine Makoni, told the court that Moyo was allegedly sent the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Ordinary Level Mathematics Paper 2 by one Farai Sibanda, who is still at large, via Bluetooth. Said Makoni:

On 19 October, a day before the Mathematics paper 2 examination was written, Moyo conducted extra lessons for his Form Four learners at his laboratory during which he started revising the leaked paper.

Moyo was represented by Thabekhulu Dube of Ncube and Partners. 

Statemedia

By A Correspondent- Police in Harare have arrested an Epworth man, Innocent Zaruma (34) over murder.

Zaruma was nabbed after he attacked his ex-wife, Talent Simba (23), and her partner Surance Sithole (22) after he had found the two walking together near Mabvazuva Secondary School in Epworth, Harare on 16 November 2022

Zaruma stabbed Sithole once on the stomach before dragging his ex-wife to an unknown place, leaving the victim with protruding intestines.

He died upon arrival at Parirenyatwa Hospital.

By A Correspondent- Passion Java, a notorious socialite, is on her tail, according to Kikky Bada$$, since she refused to play into his gimmicks.

In a series of recent social media posts, Java has made fun of Kikky’s looks.

Kikky Bada$$ said yesterday in a lengthy Facebook post that Java had a grudge against her since she declined his plea for them to fight on Facebook.

She stated:

For someone to call himself a prophet and to act like a 13 year old is beyond me. You’re mad that you were not a partner ? Lol how did I make you write a whole post about me . I want you to write in English so that I can tag your wife and in laws . Panganai Java you’re actually disgusting and I think it’s time you come out of the closet

 Tell em how you really get down . This behavior has gone too far and I blame vanokusekerera.

You’re literally a drama Queen you live for likes and retweets. All you do is insult people and try to be funny when you’re really not , you gamble in casinos then turn back to use the name of God in vain. You’ve destroyed the music industry iwe , anything you touch you break . You find relevancy in people’s names. Basa rako kutora credit for basa revamwe . Chillspot made you , but after wafamba with some of the artists you’re leeched the life out of them . You’re a parasite . Watsamwa kuti ndabvunza kuti unoti “tisiyei” iwe nani .

Uko haukwane ku tax bracket iro ukati let me insert myself mukati like a tampon as always. I didn’t use anyone’s name for a come up like you everything I am it took years to built . Put some respect on my f*cking name, you’ve disrespected me a couple of times and I kept it moving, not today . What have you actually done for the society chaunongoda imbiri. Basa tuma skits tusina kana basa.

I pity those you lay those filthy hands on . But manje inini handikukwate. Hausi Gafa and you’re really not what you say you are . Because Mari yacho yaunoswero tinyangadzira hauna. You can’t even built a house ? Or have a fleet of cars here in ZIM that actually belong to you . Chako ku hire mota dzevamwe . For you to go and come for my looks shows how shallow and pathetic you are. Don’t make me post them screenshots . Because I will. That other time you asked me to fight with you on FB I refused you went on to post about me . Play with your kids and your girlfriends not me I’m not the one . You’re mad you tried to get with me and I refused . You’re a disgrace to your kind and you really a manifestation of “false prophets” nothing you say or do represents God.

Uri n’anga . Ende unondisvota. I’m writing in English so that your wife and the people you fool can read. You will not bully me like you do other artists, I will be a problem to you if need be I can play that role very well. Try me you weak b*tch!

By A Correspondent- The Roman Catholic Church was forced to intervene and stop teachers at St Joseph Primary School from demanding US$2.00 from every pupil so that they will be allowed to sit for end-of-year tests.

Parents alleged that the Roman Catholic Church-run school, which has a reported enrolment of over 1 000 learners, asked parents and guardians to pay the money so that their children would be allowed to write end-of-term examinations.

The pupils were also made to pay ZWL$300 for Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) and Physical Education (PE).

However, following an uproar by parents, Father Christopher Wusiku, who is the Local Responsible Authority for the school, directed that the learners should be given back their money, that is, the US$2 and the ZWL$300.

When contacted for comment, Father Wusiku refused to confirm or deny the reports but insisted that the parents are aware of the school’s position on the matter.

A source told Pindula News that it was never the school’s policy to request pupils to make payments towards their end-of-term tests but was an arrangement made by some teachers and their pupils.

St Joseph Primary School is situated at Mutora Growth Point In Gokwe North and is one of the largest and most prestigious schools in the district.

By A Correspondent- Police have arrested a Sanyati couple for brutally murdering a nine-month-old infant from the wife’s previous relationship by drowning her in a bucket of water and burying her remains in a shallow grave.

Pelagia Jakaza, 19, the mother of the baby, plotted with her husband Bonface Mberegwa, 23, to exterminate the child born from Jakaza’s previous relationship.

In a weekend statement, police said the couple committed the heinous act on November 9 this year.

On 19/11/22, ZRP Sanyati acted on a tip-off and arrested Pelagia Jakaza (19) and her husband, Bonface Mberengwa (23), for a case of murder in which they allegedly conspired to kill Pelagia Jakaza’s nine-month-old child sired from a previous relationship by drowning the victim in a bucket of water, on 09/11/22

They two buried the remains in a shallow grave on an anthill at Mapfuti Village, Sanyati. Police recovered the bucket used in drowning the victim and exhumed the body. #notocrime,” police said.

The criminal came to light at a time Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Children’s Day, which is observed annually on November 20.

The World Children’s Day campaign aims to increase international cooperation and awareness among children, as well as to improve their well-being.

Cases of child abuse are now common in the country, with two minors, aged nine and eight, from Tsholotsho and Bindura, respectively, recently raped ad impregnated.

Civil societies and child rights groups have urged the government to roll out a national programme that advocates for children’s rights, security and protection.

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted that his party will consider boycotting the 2023 elections if its concerns over the voters’ roll are not addressed.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been in the eye of a storm after data experts exposed a number of irregularities in the voters’ roll.

Some of the anomalies unearthed by data analysts Team Pachedu include the movement of registered voters from their wards and constituencies without their consent.

They exposed cases where people using the same address were being registered under different wards.

In some areas, there are registered voters who used addresses of central business district offices, which have not been in use for some time, among other anomalies.

The opposition CCC has called for an independent audit of the voters’ roll, but Zec has turned down the demands.

Chamisa told The Standard in an interview that if Zec failed to provide a credible voters’ roll, the party would be left with no option, but to withdraw from the polls.

“We have been there (during the by elections) to test the environment and also to test Zec’s sincerity, but that test has left questions,” he said.

“If there is no credible voters’ roll, we are telling citizens that it’s something that will be a deal breaker. We will not allow an election that has no credible voters’ roll in this country.

“There can’t be a credible election without the access to an electronic voters’ roll, a credible one that is audited.

“The voter’s roll must be audited by all parties.”

Zec itself said it had picked up over 180 000 errors on the voters roll as of June 23.

Independent election watchdogs said the figure was too huge, and could have a strong bearing on the outcome of next year’s elections.

“We have written several times to Zec, and we have written a document, a very detailed document indicating where we have qualms with their conduct and attitude, but they have not been able to respond to that document,” Chamisa added.

“We have also written to them about the voters’ roll, but they have not been able to respond.

“They have to pass the integrity, professionalism, and accountability test.

“More importantly they have to pass the independence test.”

Zec has, however, said it would set “reasonable conditions” on availing the voters’ roll on a platform only accessible to those approved by the commission to protect it against possible tampering.

The hard copy was pegged at US$187 000, a fee, which again political parties said was too high.

Zec chief elections officer Utloile Silaigwana urged political parties that have any issues about violations of electoral laws to report to the police.

“During elections, the Commission also establishes multi-party liaison committees in terms of sections 160B, C and D of the Electoral Act to resolve electoral disputes and allied malpractices in an amicable way,” he said.

“Aggrieved parties who observe violations of the code and feel that they are beyond the jurisdiction of multi-party liaison committees are advised to report such issues to the police, since such violations are deemed criminal offences.”

Zimbabwe has a history of disputed elections, with the voters’ roll being at the centre of the disputes.

Elections watchdogs and other opposition parties said elections without a credible voters’ roll were meaningless.

MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi said a credible voters’ roll determines a free and fair election.

“That’s part of the electoral reforms that we are demanding. We do not want a disputed election,” Komichi said.

“There will be no legitimacy and the country will remain isolated internationally.”

Political analyst Vivid Gwede said serious pressure, both local and diplomatic, must be exerted on Zec and government on the need for a credible voters’ roll.

“The public needs to know that eligible voters, and only eligible entries, are on the voters’ roll,” Gwede said.

“The roll is also important for other crucial processes such as the delimitation of constituencies.

“Thus, the call for radical transparency with the voters’ roll is on point.”

Zanu PF secretary for administration Orbet Mpofu said Zec has the responsibility to ensure stakeholders have access to a credible voters’ roll.

“Zanu PF has never interfered with the process,” said Mpofu.

“As Zanu PF, we can’t comment on the voters’ roll because we are aware Zec is still working on it and has not yet released the document.”— Standard

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted that his party will consider boycotting the 2023 elections if its concerns over the voters’ roll are not addressed.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been in the eye of a storm after data experts exposed a number of irregularities in the voters’ roll.

Some of the anomalies unearthed by data analysts Team Pachedu include the movement of registered voters from their wards and constituencies without their consent.

They exposed cases where people using the same address were being registered under different wards.

In some areas, there are registered voters who used addresses of central business district offices, which have not been in use for some time, among other anomalies.

The opposition CCC has called for an independent audit of the voters’ roll, but Zec has turned down the demands.

Chamisa told The Standard in an interview that if Zec failed to provide a credible voters’ roll, the party would be left with no option, but to withdraw from the polls.

“We have been there (during the by elections) to test the environment and also to test Zec’s sincerity, but that test has left questions,” he said.

“If there is no credible voters’ roll, we are telling citizens that it’s something that will be a deal breaker. We will not allow an election that has no credible voters’ roll in this country.

“There can’t be a credible election without the access to an electronic voters’ roll, a credible one that is audited.

“The voter’s roll must be audited by all parties.”

Zec itself said it had picked up over 180 000 errors on the voters roll as of June 23.

Independent election watchdogs said the figure was too huge, and could have a strong bearing on the outcome of next year’s elections.

“We have written several times to Zec, and we have written a document, a very detailed document indicating where we have qualms with their conduct and attitude, but they have not been able to respond to that document,” Chamisa added.

“We have also written to them about the voters’ roll, but they have not been able to respond.

“They have to pass the integrity, professionalism, and accountability test.

“More importantly they have to pass the independence test.”

Zec has, however, said it would set “reasonable conditions” on availing the voters’ roll on a platform only accessible to those approved by the commission to protect it against possible tampering.

The hard copy was pegged at US$187 000, a fee, which again political parties said was too high.

Zec chief elections officer Utloile Silaigwana urged political parties that have any issues about violations of electoral laws to report to the police.

“During elections, the Commission also establishes multi-party liaison committees in terms of sections 160B, C and D of the Electoral Act to resolve electoral disputes and allied malpractices in an amicable way,” he said.

“Aggrieved parties who observe violations of the code and feel that they are beyond the jurisdiction of multi-party liaison committees are advised to report such issues to the police, since such violations are deemed criminal offences.”

Zimbabwe has a history of disputed elections, with the voters’ roll being at the centre of the disputes.

Elections watchdogs and other opposition parties said elections without a credible voters’ roll were meaningless.

MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi said a credible voters’ roll determines a free and fair election.

“That’s part of the electoral reforms that we are demanding. We do not want a disputed election,” Komichi said.

“There will be no legitimacy and the country will remain isolated internationally.”

Political analyst Vivid Gwede said serious pressure, both local and diplomatic, must be exerted on Zec and government on the need for a credible voters’ roll.

“The public needs to know that eligible voters, and only eligible entries, are on the voters’ roll,” Gwede said.

“The roll is also important for other crucial processes such as the delimitation of constituencies.

“Thus, the call for radical transparency with the voters’ roll is on point.”

Zanu PF secretary for administration Orbet Mpofu said Zec has the responsibility to ensure stakeholders have access to a credible voters’ roll.

“Zanu PF has never interfered with the process,” said Mpofu.

“As Zanu PF, we can’t comment on the voters’ roll because we are aware Zec is still working on it and has not yet released the document.”— Standard

Tinashe Sambiri| Troubled Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority ( ZESA) has spoiled the 2022 World Cup euphoria due to incessant power cuts.

The inconsistent and erratic power supply has all but ruined the World Cup excitement.

Angry soccer fanatics say ZESA’s dull incompetence is a result of rampant corruption and theft of State cash by Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration.

“Everything is in disarray, we want to watch world cup matches in the comfort of our homes, thanks to the blundering regime, that’s not possible now,” fumed one soccer fanatic.

“This government is useless, that’s what I can say,” one Jones of Masvingo city said.

By A Correspondent- A Kadoma security guard, who escaped death by a whisker after being brutally attacked by robbers while on duty, is appealing for help to settle his medical bill.

The security guard was manning his employer’s workplace, when he was ambushed by the thugs, who brutalised and left him for dead in a bushy area.

His family rushed him to a hospital where he has been kicked out for failing to settle his medical bills.

A source, familiar with the family’s plight, said the security guard still needs medical attention urgently, but cannot afford it.

“The victim has been kicked out of hospital for failing to settle his bills, but the hospital is still demanding payment.

“At the same time, the man hasn’t healed.

“So, hopefully, some well-wishers out there can help the family settle the medical bills and also help him get proper treatment.”

-H=metro

By A Correspondent- In a space of a month, Zimbabweans have woken up to two bizarre cases of child s_əxual abuse.

A nine-year-old girl from Tsholotsho last week became the youngest mother in the country after giving birth to a baby girl at the United Bulawayo Hospitals through caesarean section (C-section).

Barely days before people could make sense of this graphic case of s_əxual perversion, they received news that police had arrested two 17-year-old boys for impreg_nating a nine-year-old girl in Bindura.

The victim, a Grade Three learner, is presently at Bindura Hospital.

A month ago, a 15-year-old girl from Norton died while giving birth at a church shrine in Bikita.

The tragedy is reminiscent of the case of 14-year-old Anna Machaya, who died while giving birth in Marange in July last year. This is just a tip of the iceberg.

Police are worried that the incidents have also become pervasive in towns and cities.

We cannot currently provide statistics, but there is a worrying spike in such cases (child preg_nancies) coming through our Victim Friendly Unit (VFU),” said police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi.

“In the past, we had more cases in remote areas, but, of late, even in towns, the cases are alarming, so, parents need to do more in safeguarding their children.”

According to the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, at least 124 offenders were jailed between January and June 2020 for child s_əxual abuse.

The figure exponentially rose to more than 600 in the comparative period last year.

Protection

To protect minors, the legal age of consent for s_əx for girls has been adjusted from 16 to 18 years.

The Government is also strengthening child protection co-ordination at district and community levels to provide a multi-sectoral safety net for minors.

We are concerned about the violation of children’s rights and the increasing levels of abuse across the country. This case in particular (nine-year-old mother) is horrific and shows how deep the scourge of violence against children has gone,” Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Professor Paul Mavima told The Sunday Mail Society.

“It (violence against children) robs children of a happy childhood and creates an unsafe environment for them. A child belongs to everyone. Child protection requires collective action. Let us not wait for the worst to happen. I urge the nation to promptly report all cases of children at risk of abuse.”

The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, he said, is working with other relevant departments to offer specialist child protection services and therapy for the nine-year-old mother.

“Her safety is of paramount importance. As such, the process of reunification is already underway as it follows a well-structured and systematic plan that puts the best interests of the child at the fore.

“This entails assessing the preparedness of both the family and community for reintegration. Post-reintegration support will also be provided to the child,” he added.

Zimbabwe has a comprehensive legislative framework for protecting children against abuse. Section 81 of the Constitution outlines a Bill of Rights for children

Furthermore, the Marriages Act (Chapter 5:15) outlaws and criminalises child marriage in any form, including by coercion and pledging.

The Children’s Act (Chapter 5:06) also criminalises neglect, and defines the parameters of children in need of care, who include survivors of s_əxual violence and abuse.

However, the authorities say late reporting of cases, tampering with evidence and attempting to conceal evidence are making it increasingly difficult for survivors to access justice.

“The ministry has initiated the process of consolidating the various parenting initiatives that were being implemented in a fragmented approach by different private voluntary organisations.

“The aim is to develop a National Parenting Programme as provided for in the proposed Children’s Amendment Bill. Implementation of the different parenting initiatives is, however, ongoing in various selected areas,” said Minister Mavima.

The Children’s Amendment Bill is part of the Government’s strategy to protect children.

When passed, the revised law will address various gaps to ensure effective implementation of provisions of the Constitution and commitments made to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, among others.

The Children’s Amendment Bill has since passed through the Lower House of the National Assembly and is now under consideration in the Upper House.

It is being jointly considered with the Child Justice Bill, as the two pieces of legislation complement each other in ensuring the comprehensive protection of children.

“This scourge (violence against children) requires an all-stakeholder approach which focuses more on awareness and prevention, as well as timely response. We are committed as a ministry to lead in this vicious fight against perpetrators of child abuse,” said Minister Mavima.

He urged the public to report all cases of abuse to the authorities – the police, community child care workers, district social development offices and provincial social development offices.

Advocacy

Shamwari Yemwanasikana has this year received at least 200 child s_əxual abuse cases through its Girls’ Protection Support Services Department (GPSSD).

Most of the cases are walk-ins and tip-offs.

GPSSD co-ordinator Ruvimbo Muchandibaya said the victims are taken through the referral pathway, in which they are assisted to make a report with the police’s VFU.

“After that, they go through a medical examination with our assistance and, thereafter, they get some psychosocial support,” she said.

In some cases, the entire family also has to go through psychosocial support sessions. The survivors are also mentally prepared for court. They undergo pre-trial counselling before being accompanied to court.

However, some children’s rights advocacy groups feel existing laws are not deterrent enough. They are also calling for an all-hands-on-deck approach in dealing with the scourge.

The situation is now out of hand because some, if not most, of the offenders never get caught. The community is no longer safe. The authorities alone cannot champion this. We should act and push to get solutions from the very communities where this is happening,” argued HIV/AIDS advocate Tariro Kutadza.

Issues of child s_əxual abuse, she added, are also exposing victims to HIV/AIDS.

Religious and traditional leaders promoting their beliefs have been identified as some of the major drivers of child abuse.

“Some are doing this in the name of kuromba to escape poverty,” said Ms Kutadza.

Justice for Children team leader Petronella Nyamapfene feels communities are to blame for child abuse.

“In most situations, cases are not reported or they are dealt with within the family, as the perpetrators are often breadwinners. In other cases, women are forced to conceal the information to preserve their marriages,” she said.

Nyamapfene urged the Government to set up structures that protect survivors in case the breadwinner is arrested.

This, she notes, will give victims and their families confidence to seek justice.

Grassroots

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has sent teams to the different provinces to assess the situation.

The teams are also educating learners on aspects related to child abuse.

The ministry’s communications and advocacy director, Taungana Ndoro, said their aim is for learners to understand s_əxual abuse and be able to safeguard themselves.

Preliminary findings, he said, indicate that boys are also victims.

“What is disturbing is that some of these children do not open up or they take it to be normal; they go on to teach others. It is sad that in some cases, they actually ‘violate’ each other in their respective age groups, and we have realised that the problems are actually in their families and communities,” said Mr Ndoro.

The ministry is setting up health committees in schools, while guidance and counselling is being revived.

“We are also at full throttle supporting the First Lady’s Nhanga/Gota/Ixhiba initiative to restore sanity,” said Mr Ndoro.

“However, we still feel, if we are to champion this, communities need to be involved in all our programmes and also be enlightened on how best to be vigilant.”

Community psychologist Noreen Dari believes, with the right support and intervention by qualified personnel, victims can lead normal lives.

“Therapy will help them deal with the trauma of rape and the negative emotions it comes with. While many people around the child may mean well, not everyone is trained to deal with such cases. The remedy lies in the therapeutic interventions and techniques employed by the professionals,” she said.

“The education sector needs to create vacancies for specialists in schools. These will help identify cases of child abuse.”

— Sunday Mail

 By A Correspondent- A headman in Mudzi, a teacher and their accomplice are in trouble after they allegedly hired a self proclaimed prophet to cleanse the home of a senior citizen before stealing seven cattle from him as payment to the prophet.

The trio Kahiya Proffessor (52) (headman), Charlse Tsepayi  (55) (teacher) and Itai Tsepayi (44) appeared before Mutoko magistrate Rumbidzai Mhandu.

They were granted $30 000 bail each.

The state alleged on November 6 the trio hired prophet Taurai Muzondiwa to cleanse Benjamin Kahiya’s house.

They promised to pay him with seven cattle and he spent the whole night exercising his duty.

In the morning the trio led him to Kahiya’s cattle and stole the stock worth US$2800.

Muzondiwa’s lucky ran out when he wanted to change the ownership of the cattle.

Fearing arrest he fled to Mozambique  and he is currently on the run.

Richard Mbambe and Chipo Munemero prosecuted.

By A Correspondent- A Glendale man was dragged to Concession magistrates courts on Thursday after he fondled his friend’s manhood before kissing  him.

Lovemore Magaya was remanded in custody to November 21 by magistrate  Charity Maunga.

The state led by Munyaradzi  Nengomasha  alleged on  November 8 Magaya was drinking beer with his friend Bredon Karigambe at Major Brown farm in Glendale.

When the two got drunk Karigambe took Magaya to his homestead and Magaya slept on the floor while Karigambe slept on his bed.

During midnight Magaya woke up and went on the bed where he started fondling his friend’s manhood  while kissing  him.

The shocked Karigambe woke up and a scuffle arose.

A police report  was filed leading  to the arrest of Magaya

By A Correspondent- Barely two months after winning an international business award in the United Kingdom, Gweru-based businesswoman Dr Smelly Dube has bagged another prestigious global award, the Pan African Changemaker Award in Enterprising and Community Development.

She was handed the prize early this week in Zanzibar.

The multi-business awards winner was invited to attend the 7th Pan African Humanitarian and investment summit in Zanzibar.

Dr Dube was also among the panelists nominated to speak and inspire fellow African businesswomen.

In September, the philanthropist was honoured with an African Achievers Award at the Queen’s Gate in London alongside 15 influential women and men from Africa.

The awards were in recognition of outstanding work by men and women in the field of business, leadership, politics and philanthropy in Africa and Africans in the Diaspora. 

Dube’s award was presented with the Global Corporate Leadership award in recognition of her philanthropy and real estate business.

The award was presented by the former President of Mauritius, Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim.

By A Correspondent- A 36 year old man from Pumula South suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly hitting his wife with a hammer after confronting him over his girlfriend.

Qiniselani Oskar Khoza appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja facing a charge of physical abuse as defined in Section 3 (1) (a) as read with Section 4 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act Chapter 5:16.

Khoza pleaded guilty to the charge and was remanded out of custody to 18 November 2022 for sentencing.

The court heard that on 3 November 2022 and at around 11pm Sibongile Sibanda (38) received a WhatsApp audio from Khoza’s girlfriend who was calling her names.

She insulted Sibanda and also told her that she was now an old woman who was no longer bearing children.

After that Sibanda then confronted her husband about his girlfriend who had sent her a message while insulting her.

That didn’t go down well with her husband who started strangling and went on to hit her with a hammer on her left palm leading to her sustaining serious injuries.

Sibanda reported the matter to the police leading to the arrest of Khoza.

BMetro

By A Correspondent- Two separate armed robbers got away with cash and goods worth Eight thousand United States dollars  in Mashonaland Central on Monday. 

Deputy police spokesperson in Mashonaland Central province Sergant Major Samuel Chikasha confirmed the causes. 

“The first robbery took place in Bindura at around 1 pm when five male suspects driving a Mercedes Benz went to Fidel Quip shop pretending to be customers before producing pistols and demanding cash and cell phones from shop attendants and other customers,” Chikasha said.

The suspects stole cash and valuables valued at US$5 000 At around 5 pm during the same day, 5 male suspects driving a blue truck waylaid a snacks delivery truck along the Glendale – Concession road.”

“Three of the men disguised as police officers ordered the delivery men to step out of the vehicle purporting to be searching for stolen property before robbing them of 3250 United States dollars in sales proceeds.”

The incidents were reported at Glendale police station and Bindura central.

By A Correspondent- Late former President Robert Mugabe’s artefacts are not part of the fascinating array of Zimbabwe liberation heroes’ war relics currently on display at the much-hyped Museum of African Liberation in Harare amid signs the late leader’s family could be deliberately keeping the vestiges from a project so passionately spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

This emerged Wednesday during a media tour of the multi-million dollar pan African venture still under construction on the slopes of a mountain just adjacent to the National Heroes Acre.

The Museum of African Liberation is one of the country’s most ambitious projects run in collaboration with emerging pan-African think tank, Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK).

On display are late former Vice President Joshua Nkomo’s famous animal skin hat, walking stick, personal rifle, diplomatic passport, and tape recorder.

Also on display are late former Vice President Simon Muzenda’s hacksaw, walking stick and half-moon, among other artefacts.

Late ZANLA commander Josiah Tongogara’s personal pistol and military fatigue are also on display as does Leopold Takawira’s trunk, radio set, rattler and rosary.

But what is conspicuously missing are artefacts belonging to Mugabe, a man credited for steering the country’s freedom pursuit to its final day of white colonial rule and becoming the nation’s founding leader then.

Mnangagwa called on families to donate artefacts of liberation war heroes for display at the museum when he laid the foundation stone for the project.

Museum of African Liberation CEO Kwame Muzawazi tried to play down sentiments Mugabe’s family could have ignored Mnangagwa,

He said the museum waits for families of departed heroes to voluntarily surrender the relics as a means of preserving the war luminaries’ history and national heritage.

“Tongogara died almost 40 years ago, Nkomo died nearly 20 years ago, Muzenda died almost 20 years ago. Mugabe only died some four years ago,” Muzawazi told ZimLive.

By A Correspondent- An 86-year old Makoni grandpa who was caught red-handed as he was s_3xually abusing a mentally challenged woman (22) was jailed six years for the offence.

Katesi Mamvura of Nzvimbe Village was convicted by Rusape regional magistrate, Mr Francis Mapfumo, after pleading not guilty to the offence.

Mamvura denied the charges saying he was caught just before the act.

However, he was convicted after a full trial and sentenced to six years imprisonment.

Three years were set aside on condition of good behaviour.

Prosecutor, Mr Marlon Makamba said the senior citizen took advantage of the absence of the complainant’s mother to abuse her.

“The complainant is mentally challenged. On April 17, the complainant was left at home, together with her sister while their mother travelled to Harare for the Easter church service.

By A Correspondent- Being nak_ed in front of your mother is considered taboo in our African culture but this seems to have no meaning for Vusani Privilege Sibanda (37) of Sizinda suburb in Bulawayo who walks nak_ed in the presence of his mother.

And whenever his mother questions him he verbally and physically abuses her.

This was heard when the troubled mother Priscilla Sibanda applied for a protection order against her son.

In her affidavit she said: “Vusani Privilege Sibanda is troubling me because whenever he drinks beer he hurls insults at me and my grandchildren.

“He would order them to move out of the house. At times he walks nak_ed in front of me, and I’m now afraid that he would end up rap_ing me.”

Sibanda said whenever she tried to reprimand him he turned violent and bashed her while calling her a witch.

She said her son was also destroying property

The presiding magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube granted the protection order in Sibanda’s favour.

The magistrate barred Vusani from assaulting and insulting his mother.

Vusani was also barred from ordering Sibanda’s grandchildren to vacate their family home.

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By A Correspondent- A road traffic accident scene bust up ended in tragedy after a passenger who had joined an argument over the cause of the road mishap was beaten up by occupants of the other vehicle and later died from the assault injuries.

The incident, according to a police statement Friday, happened at Total Service Station in Glen Norah B this year.

Police said Christopher Kahari, who was aged 42, was assaulted by unknown suspects after a minor road accident.

“The victim, Chrispen Kahari, was a passenger in a Mitsubishi L200 vehicle, registration number AAD9608 when the car got involved in a minor road traffic accident with an unidentified vehicle at a shopping centre.

“The vehicle occupants, who were in the other car, then attacked the victim and the Mitsubishi L200 driver.”

The victim, who had sustained severe injuries, managed to escape to his home, where he later succumbed to the injuries on the following day.

Police appealed for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.

By A Correspondent- Cyber Security boss Credo Peacemaker Kereke (48) appeared at the Harare magistrates court yesterday charged with two counts of domestic violence and intimidation.

The case however, was postponed to November 22 after he requested time to look for a legal practitioner to represent him

Allegations are that on October 28, this year, at around 1900 hours, Kereke, who heads the Central Intelligence Organisation’s listening centre in Mt Hampden, went to his matrimonial house and found Chindito holding divorce papers.

It is alleged that Kereke had been pressuring her to file for divorce.

After he was given the papers, it is alleged that Kereke became violent, and grabbed her neck.

Chindito managed to escape and sought refuge at a church mate in Madokero suburb. She never returned to the matrimonial home.

Kereke allegedly started sending threatening messages, telling her to come and collect her belongings and sign the divorce papers.

He is also accused of assaulting his wife’s sister, accusing her of colluding against him.

The State further alleges that Kereke has even threatened to shoot Chindito.

— NewsDay

By A Correspondent- A Karoi magistrate has ordered the eviction of 89 illegal settlers from a game reserve in Hurungwe after ordering them to pay $10 000 fines for invading the property.

The illegal settlers had invaded part of the 6 000 hectares of Ruwanzi Game Ranch situated about 35 kilometres east of Karoi town.

It is within Hurungwe Rural District Council Ward 3, which is part of Hurungwe East Constituency.

The suspects were found guilty after they settled without proper documentation in the area currently used as a cattle ranch by a private player.

Passing sentence, magistrate Moreblessing Makati said the accused persons had no legal rights to occupy Ruwanzi Ranch area.

They were fined $10 000 each.

‘‘In addition a month imprisonment is wholly suspended on condition that each of them vacate the said area by 14 November 2022,’’ ruled Makati.

By A Correspondent- Zimdancehall chanter Nutty O, whose real name is Carrington Simbarashe Chiwadzwa, says he was snubbed at United States rapper William Leonard Roberts II, affectionately known as Rick Ross’ show held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Friday night.

Nutty O was billed to curtain raise for the US rapper but did not perform as he was not given a chance to do so.

The musician issued a statement to explain to his fans why he failed to perform. He wrote

The sincerest apologies to #ABXPeople who came through to the Rick Ross concert last night expecting the Nutty O performance.

As you know, we were much excited about yet another link-up and witnessing the Mustard Seed in effect, but due to circumstances beyond our control as Team ABX, despite arriving at the HICC at 9 pm in good time for the program-stated performance time of 22.15pm we were not granted access to the stage area and event by the promoter. Efforts for the Artist, Band and Team to get access tags had failed since the morning of the show day, 18 Nov.

We stayed in constant communication with the organizing team through management to no avail.

CITIZENS ARE IN CHARGE..I bumped into this one in the countryside, deep in the rural areas. Blessed sabbath! #Godisinit pic.twitter.com/7p6xh6wlbE

— nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) November 19, 2022

By-Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi, who was arrested last Thursday in South Africa, was this week remanded in custody to Tuesday next week for his bail hearing.

The 43-year-old and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s business partner was arrested on allegations of kidnapping his son in Harare in 2020 and on charges of contempt of court.

Buyanga appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

However, his arrest warrant was cancelled on Monday at the Harare Magistrates court after magistrate Judith Taruvinga said that she had issued the warrant of arrest erroneously.

The South African lawyer representing Buyanga, Laurence Hodes SC, on Thursday called for a speedy bail hearing for his client, saying Buyanga was entitled to bail.

Hodes added that the warrant Interpol executed to arrest Buyanga on 10 November had been cancelled in Zimbabwe. He said:

His continued incarceration is unlawful. We have an authentic court order from Zimbabwe, showing the cancellation of his warrant of arrest.

… We have attached his proof of visa permits to our affidavit. These would assist in showing he is not a flight risk and is entitled to bail. The accused is applying to have custody of his child in South Africa.

There is [a court] order in Zimbabwe that his child is in his custody. The High Court in Johannesburg is determining which parent would be given custody of his 8-year-old son.

There is no basis to detain him. He was arrested at the address we had submitted. I am ready to proceed with the bail application.

Should the State decide to proceed with the bail [application], we are ready. If there is no warrant, he should be released.

The chief magistrate in Zimbabwe sent an email to the Director of Public Prosecutions in SA that the warrant has been cancelled.

The only document that gives this court jurisdiction to hear the matter is a warrant of arrest.

Prosecutor Advocate Rutondo Phungo argued that the State had to authenticate the documents they had received from the defence before the bail application could begin.

The matter was postponed to November 22 for verification of the Zimbabwean court order and other documents. | The Herald

By- The government has announced that more than 1 500 people died in road accidents between January and September this year.

Speaking at the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) in Bulawayo on Saturday, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona expressed concern over the high number of people killed in road traffic accidents. He said:

This year alone, from January to September 2022, we had 38 776 crashes, 1 559 killed and 7 851 injured.

This translates to a traffic collision every 15 minutes, an average of 45 injuries per day, and an average of five deaths per day.

Friday nights, Saturdays and festive seasons are the worst.

Mhona said the government is committed to reducing road traffic accidents by 50 per cent under the National Development Strategy 1. He added:

The carnage on our roads must stop! Surely, it can only be through us that we put an end to the silent killer on our roads.

This is a war we can win as roughly 94 % of road traffic accidents are directly attributed to human error.

A change in human behaviour could therefore easily result in lowering the worrisome statistics.

WDR is commemorated on the third Sunday of November every year and this year it is being commemorated today, 20 November. | NewZimbabwe.com

By- The president of the opposition CCC Nelson Chamisa said they may consider boycotting the 2023 general elections if its grievances are not addressed.

CCC has demanded an independent audit of the voters’ roll, but the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has reportedly turned down the request.

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, Chamisa said that they will not allow an election without a credible voters’ roll. He said:

We have been there (during the by-elections) to test the environment and also to test ZEC’s sincerity, but that test has left questions.

If there is no credible voters’ roll, we are telling citizens that it’s something that will be a deal breaker.

We will not allow an election that has no credible voters’ roll in this country.

There can’t be a credible election without access to an electronic voters’ roll, a credible one that is audited.

The voter’s roll must be audited by all parties.

ZEC itself has conceded it had noted more than 180 000 errors on the voters’ roll as of 23 June 2022.

Chamisa said they have reached out to ZEC to raise their concerns but ZEC has not responded. Said Chamisa:

We have written several times to ZEC, and we have written a document, a very detailed document indicating where we have qualms with their conduct and attitude, but they have not been able to respond to that document.

We have also written to them about the voters’ roll, but they have not been able to respond.

They have to pass the integrity, professionalism, and accountability test.

More importantly, they have to pass the independence test.

By- CCC President Nelson Chamisa has suggested that his party will consider boycotting the 2023 general elections if its grievances are not addressed.

CCC has demanded an independent audit of the voters’ roll, but the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has reportedly turned down the request.

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, Chamisa said that they will not allow an election without a credible voters’ roll. He said:

We have been there (during the by-elections) to test the environment and also to test ZEC’s sincerity, but that test has left questions.

If there is no credible voters’ roll, we are telling citizens that it’s something that will be a deal breaker.

We will not allow an election that has no credible voters’ roll in this country.

There can’t be a credible election without access to an electronic voters’ roll, a credible one that is audited.

The voter’s roll must be audited by all parties.

ZEC itself has conceded it had noted more than 180 000 errors on the voters’ roll as of 23 June 2022.

Chamisa said they have reached out to ZEC to raise their concerns but ZEC has not responded. Said Chamisa:

We have written several times to ZEC, and we have written a document, a very detailed document indicating where we have qualms with their conduct and attitude, but they have not been able to respond to that document.

We have also written to them about the voters’ roll, but they have not been able to respond.

They have to pass the integrity, professionalism, and accountability test.

More importantly, they have to pass the independence test.

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has assured the nation that the people’s victory is coming in 2023.

President Chamisa held a crucial meeting with Commonwealth Assistant Secretary Luis G Franceschi.

“Today, we met with the Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Prof @lgfranceschi on Zimbabwe’s re-admission to @commonwealthsec.

THIS TIME….ONE TIME,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.

“Zimbabwe must normalize relations with all nations and Global institutions, on the basis of shared values, in pursuit of national interest.”

In a related development CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba has broken new ground …

?YELLOW to the world! Well done ⁦@Cde_Ostallos⁩ for representing us on the global stage! He participated at the ⁦@ObamaFoundation⁩ Democracy Forum yesterday & introduced ⁦@BarackObama⁩.?? pic.twitter.com/tmm7E19Rhn

— Fadzayi Mahere?? (@advocatemahere) November 18, 2022

By A Correspondent- Former Chitungwiza Chamber Secretary Priscilla Vengesai was yesterday jailed for an effective 15 months after she was found guilty of attempting to bribe a High Court judge handling a civil case in which she had an interest.

Vengesai was charged with bribery and was convicted by Harare regional magistrate Mr Hosiah Mujaya. He sentenced her to two years in jail but suspended nine months on condition she is not dishonest when she comes out after serving the rest of the jail term.

Vengesai will serve 15 months behind bars.

Agreed facts are that she attempted to bribe Justice Felistus Chatukuta in a case involving Avondale Holdings and TM Supermarkets.

On May 28 2014, Justice Chatukuta met Vengesai at her workplace when the judge was in her private capacity processing a relative’s cession papers. Justice Chatukuta asked for assistance, which Vengesai gave as part of her job, before they exchanged contact numbers for future communication.

On the following day, Vengesai sent a text message using her private mobile number to Justice Chatukuta asking to see her in connection with a case involving Avondale Holdings (Pvt) Ltd versus TM Supermarkets (Pvt) Ltd.

On June 26, 2014, Vengesai booked an appointment with Justice Chatukuta asking to see her in chambers and the judge agreed.

But then Vengesai indicated that she had come to deliver a token of appreciation from Avondale Holdings as a result of the judgment Justice Chatukuta had delivered in its favour against TM Supermarkets (pvt) Ltd.

She also told justice Chatukuta that she was a friend to Avondale Holdings and had been sent to convey the token of appreciation to her. She then dug out a wad of US dollars and extended it to the judge.

Justice Chatukuta turned down the payment and immediately made a complaint, resulting in Vengesai’s arrest.

?COURT UPDATE: Hon @JobSikhala1’s bail ruling has been postponed to Monday morning after the Magistrate, Tafadzwa Miti cited electricity challenges.Hon Sikhala has spent 157days in prison without trial. Monday will mark 160days in prison.Bail is a constitutional right. #FreeWiwa pic.twitter.com/QDtjMl06SQ

— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) November 18, 2022

Mugabe Never Voted Chamisa, Says Charamba

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) November 19, 2022

By Farai D Hove |WITHIN 3 DAYS OF JONSO BOUNCING BACK, THE BATTLE FOR BOB’S REMAINS HAS BEGUN – The late President Robert Mugabe did not at all vote for Nelson Chamisa’s party, his former spokesman has claimed.

Writing in his weekly column, Jamwanda as he is affectionately called, suggested that Mugabe duped the opposition when he indicated he was not voting for ZANU PF in the 2018 elections.

The statement strokes memories of the historic moment Mugabe walked into a Highfields Polling station to cast his vote. Without stating who he suggests Mugabe voted instead of the CCC leader, Charamba said in part:

It is just that Chamisa and his diminishing company always enjoy licking candy, acutely crave to do to the point of brushing aside nuances which matter in reading complex politics. As they did in 2018, when they believed that the late President Robert Gabriel Mugabe endorsed and voted for them, merely by reading from his bitter disposition.
We know better, whatever his public poise and rebuke then, and however much Triple C may elect to abuse him posthumously.