Tinashe Sambiri| The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ( ZEC) has been widely criticized for refusing to release the electronic voters’ roll.

Observers have urged CCC and concerned stakeholders to push for reforms before polls.

Team Pachedu has pointed out that ZEC is receiving instructions from Zanu PF.

“ZEC is refusing to release the electronic Voters’ Roll that they are using for delimitation.

ZEC also says that they will no longer be providing future Voters’ Rolls on CDs, to make it difficult to audit.

Why is ZEC so secretive with the Voters’ Roll?
ZEC is plotting to exclude IDs, Dates of Birth and Addresses from the electronic voters roll as a strategy to prevent the auditing of the 2023 election roll.

This violates Sections 20 & 21 of the Electoral Act which explicitly demands this information,” Team Pachedu said in separate statements.

Tinashe Sambiri| The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ( ZEC) has been widely criticized for refusing to release the electronic voters’ roll.

Observers have urged CCC and concerned stakeholders to push for reforms before polls.

Team Pachedu has pointed out that ZEC is receiving instructions from Zanu PF.

“ZEC is refusing to release the electronic Voters’ Roll that they are using for delimitation.

ZEC also says that they will no longer be providing future Voters’ Rolls on CDs, to make it difficult to audit.

Why is ZEC so secretive with the Voters’ Roll?
ZEC is plotting to exclude IDs, Dates of Birth and Addresses from the electronic voters roll as a strategy to prevent the auditing of the 2023 election roll.

This violates Sections 20 & 21 of the Electoral Act which explicitly demands this information,” Team Pachedu said in separate statements.

The Supreme Court will this week hear the National Prosecuting Authority’s appeal against the removal of some of former police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri’s properties from the unexplained wealth orders, five months ago.
Chihuri resumed control over some of the properties he acquired during his 25 years at the helm of the police force following a High Court judgment in June this year, which ruled partly in his favour.

But other assets and those of his companies fingered in possible corrupt business deals with the police force remained under the unexplained wealth orders.

Dissatisfied with the lower court decision, NPA took the matter up to the Supreme Court challenging the decision.

A three-judge panel comprising Justices Susan Mavangira, George Chiweshe and Joseph Musakwa will hear the appeal set for this Friday.

All Chihuri family’s known Zimbabwean assets were placed under management in 2020, while he was required to explain his link with the companies and properties which the State listed for potential forfeiture.

Chihuri is being accused of side-tracking US$32 million of public funds into family companies and buying properties during his tenure at the helm of the police force.

In his judgment in June this year, High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda varied two unexplained wealth orders previously granted to the State forcing Chihuri to explain his wealth, links and interest in the swathe of companies, and that he and his family acquired large property holdings and other assets.

The unexplained wealth order granted on 11 June 2020 had four paragraphs deleted from the list and that granted a week later on 18 June 2020 had two paragraphs removed.

Justice Kwenda granted the State’s counter application involving certain companies that were in business deals with the police force. -Herald

WITH the Zanu PF congress confirming that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has outsmarted Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, the late former president Robert Mugabe’s warning to the ex-military general amid the 2017 coup has now come to pass.

Mugabe warned Chiwenga that Mnangagwa would use and dump coup leaders unless he seized power himself. Mugabe told journalists at his Borrowdale mansion on 15 March 2018 in his last interview that he warned Chiwenga that imposing Mnangagwa would end in grief as he would later purge coup plotters.

Mugabe advised Chiwenga to take over himself, but the then army commander balked, probably because a military man taking over would have gone against the propaganda that the military was not staging a coup.

After the coup, Mnangagwa, as Mugabe had warned, went on to purge the coup leaders; dismantling the coalition that brought him to power. Chiwenga’s key military backers, who played a pivotal role in the coup, were kicked out of the army and Zanu PF, while he was battling a life-threatening illness in India and then China, amid poisoning fears. Among those removed were retired Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, who commanded troops on the ground during the coup as Presidential Guard commander. Sanyatwe is Chiwenga’s personal friend and confidante.

Sanyatwe was retired alongside several commanders ahead of diplomatic assignments in February 2019.

These include the late Zimbabwe National Army chief-of-staff retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba, who was chief-of-staff responsible for service personnel and logistics, retired Lieutenant-General Martin Chedondo and retired Air Marshal Sheba Shumbayawonda.

In June 2019, Mnangagwa then made another significant move by removing retired Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje from the Zanu PF commissariat and replacing him with ally Victor Matemadanda, as he seized control of the party, while Chiwenga was incapacitated.

Most of Chiwenga’s factional allies have been removed, dumped and others have died mysteriously including the face of the coup, the late retired Lieutenant-General Sibusiso Moyo who was appointed Foreign Affairs minister after the coup.

Former Air Force of Zimbabwe commander Perrance Shiri, who was appointed Agriculture minister, also died of Covid-19 although his allies say he, like Moyo, was poisoned.

Mugabe told journalists, including The NewsHawks editors who then ran the Zimbabwe Independent, that when the coup struck he sent Roman Catholic priest Father Fidelis Mukonori to engage army commanders, including Chiwenga, but he later replaced him with his confidante Gideon Gono.

He said Mukonori had “sold out” as his role as emissary became compromised and biased in favour of the coup, hence Gono had to come into the process because “he was objective”.

Gono went to meet Chiwenga and other commanders at KGVI, now Josiah Magama Tongogara, Barracks, Harare.

As armoured vehicles, tanks and other army cars rolled on the streets enforcing the coup, Mugabe said he spoke to Chiwenga through Gono, telling him that he should just take over power as Mnangagwa was not reliable and would remove all his allies to consolidate power later.

Mugabe said Chiwenga refused to take over and even denied that he had staged a coup against him. Mugabe said Chiwenga denied the coup vehemently, saying he would never act against him as they had worked together for decades since the liberation struggle days in Mozambique.

— NewsHawks

Below is a video clip produced by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change communications department.

The clip reflects solidarity with jailed MP Hon Job “Saro Wiwa” Sikhala…

WITH the Zanu PF congress confirming that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has outsmarted Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, the late former president Robert Mugabe’s warning to the ex-military general amid the 2017 coup has now come to pass.

Mugabe warned Chiwenga that Mnangagwa would use and dump coup leaders unless he seized power himself. Mugabe told journalists at his Borrowdale mansion on 15 March 2018 in his last interview that he warned Chiwenga that imposing Mnangagwa would end in grief as he would later purge coup plotters.

Mugabe advised Chiwenga to take over himself, but the then army commander balked, probably because a military man taking over would have gone against the propaganda that the military was not staging a coup.

After the coup, Mnangagwa, as Mugabe had warned, went on to purge the coup leaders; dismantling the coalition that brought him to power. Chiwenga’s key military backers, who played a pivotal role in the coup, were kicked out of the army and Zanu PF, while he was battling a life-threatening illness in India and then China, amid poisoning fears. Among those removed were retired Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, who commanded troops on the ground during the coup as Presidential Guard commander. Sanyatwe is Chiwenga’s personal friend and confidante.

Sanyatwe was retired alongside several commanders ahead of diplomatic assignments in February 2019.

These include the late Zimbabwe National Army chief-of-staff retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba, who was chief-of-staff responsible for service personnel and logistics, retired Lieutenant-General Martin Chedondo and retired Air Marshal Sheba Shumbayawonda.

In June 2019, Mnangagwa then made another significant move by removing retired Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje from the Zanu PF commissariat and replacing him with ally Victor Matemadanda, as he seized control of the party, while Chiwenga was incapacitated.

Most of Chiwenga’s factional allies have been removed, dumped and others have died mysteriously including the face of the coup, the late retired Lieutenant-General Sibusiso Moyo who was appointed Foreign Affairs minister after the coup.

Former Air Force of Zimbabwe commander Perrance Shiri, who was appointed Agriculture minister, also died of Covid-19 although his allies say he, like Moyo, was poisoned.

Mugabe told journalists, including The NewsHawks editors who then ran the Zimbabwe Independent, that when the coup struck he sent Roman Catholic priest Father Fidelis Mukonori to engage army commanders, including Chiwenga, but he later replaced him with his confidante Gideon Gono.

He said Mukonori had “sold out” as his role as emissary became compromised and biased in favour of the coup, hence Gono had to come into the process because “he was objective”.

Gono went to meet Chiwenga and other commanders at KGVI, now Josiah Magama Tongogara, Barracks, Harare.

As armoured vehicles, tanks and other army cars rolled on the streets enforcing the coup, Mugabe said he spoke to Chiwenga through Gono, telling him that he should just take over power as Mnangagwa was not reliable and would remove all his allies to consolidate power later.

Mugabe said Chiwenga refused to take over and even denied that he had staged a coup against him. Mugabe said Chiwenga denied the coup vehemently, saying he would never act against him as they had worked together for decades since the liberation struggle days in Mozambique.

— NewsHawks

State Media – A Harare man died after a fuel tanker trailer belonging to Segment of Glory Energy he was welding exploded, killing him instantly.

It is reported that the welder was on top of the trailer while sealing a leak that had developed on the tanker.

When The Herald arrived at the scene along Sherwood Crescent in Waterfalls, Harare, the body had already been removed.

Workers at the depot were continuing with business.

The truck, which had the fuel tank trailer that exploded was still parked in the SOG depot next to other trucks.

The workers referred all the questions of their employee Mr Justice Madzimure who expressed ignorance over the issue, saying he was not the owner of the haulage company.

A witness said those around panicked after hearing an explosive sound coming out of the depot and they saw the body of the welder lying in the yard of the next depot where it was thrown.

“The man was on top of the fuel tank trailer welding it and everything seemed to be going on well,” said the eye witness who refused to be named. “He asked if the sadza I was cooking was ready so that he could come and buy it when he was done.

“Moments later we were terrified by the explosive sound of the fuel tanker. The man was thrown into this yard (next depot) where he died instantly. When the fuel tanker trailer exploded some people ran away because they thought it was a bomb, but after the explosion some came back to see what had transpired.”

Others said they heard an explosion and thought that it was a bomb.

National police spokesperson assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi said he was yet to receive a report from police officers who attended the scene.

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition for Change( CCC) says Zanu PF does not have the capacity to turn around the economy.

In a statement on Sunday, CCC denounced the persecution of Hon Job Wiwa Sikhala and jailed activists.

“Today, our MP Job Sikhala celebrates his 50th birthday. He would have wanted to celebrate this milestone with his friends and family but the regime in Harare has made it impossible. His wife had baked him a cake but the autocratic regime stopped her from delivering it to him. We’re not yet free.

The regime continues to ruin the lives of innocent citizens through unconstitutional detentions without trial.

Happy 50th birthday our change change champion. We will continue to fight for your release,” said CCC.

Joana Mamombe also described Sikhala as a true freedom fighter.

“Celebrating 50th birthday of a REVOLUTIONARY Hon Job Wiwa Sikhala. A Fearless cadre in the face of imprisonment & trumped up charges, he still stands firm in his conviction that ZANU PF must be brought down.

I celebrate your life today FIGHTER, May you continue to Inspire even generations to come!
We miss you Hon Ken Saro-Wiwa.”

Below is a video clip produced by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change communications department.

The clip reflects solidarity with jailed MP Hon Job “Saro Wiwa” Sikhala…

Below is a video clip produced by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change communications department.

The clip reflects solidarity with jailed MP Hon Job “Saro Wiwa” Sikhala…

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

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Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has slammed the Zanu PF regime for blocking Hon Job Sikhala’s wife from presenting a birthday cake to the jailed politician.

Hon Sikhala turned 50 on Sunday October 30. He was jailed for denouncing the brutal murder of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

On Sunday President Chamisa described Wiwa as a hero of the people’s struggle.

“Today Hon @JobSikhala1 turns 50.

Sadly,I’ve just heard from his wife that they had baked a bday cake for him but Prison authorities denied the family the opportunity to have the cake delivered to him in prison.

Join me in wishing the citizens hero a happy birthday.God bless Wiwa!”

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

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Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

Distributed by
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Follow us:
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of South Korea following the tragic crush that claimed many lives.

More than 151 people have been killed in a stampede at a Halloween event in central Seoul, one of the country’s worst disasters.

We pray for all the affected families- Advocate Nelson Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has indicated that he is not ready to leave office despite losing popularity with each passing day.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare at the weekend, Mr Mnangagwa said Zanu PF would govern for the next five years.

Said Mr Mnangagwa:

” Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans.

The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. “

“We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken.

The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy.

The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate.

l depend on you and your support to win…,” added Mr Mnangagwa.

By Tafadzwa Muranganwa| A local apostolic church is introducing a number of initiatives that are challenging gender stereotypes and empowering its women congregants.

Many apostolic churches have been accused of being conservative and entrenching the patriarchy system which often leads to women abuse. It is against this background, Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Nyenyedzi Nomwe Church of the Whole World is introducing a number of programmes including the Women Annual Conference whose third edition was held in Msengezi.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 3-day- conference held at Dombwe Township, convener ,Regina Mhodzi,said gender roles are evolving and women should be able to adapt.

“The time where women were only assigned to depend on their husbands is over .Women should now be able to adapt with the changing times by being supportive of their partners by through income generating products.

“The programme also encouraged young women to invest in their education as this can also makes them better wives who are self-sufficient ,a trait most men now prefer,”Mhodzi said.

According to Mitchell Munyanyi, who is wife to the church leader, Madzibaba Enoch, empowering women through income generating projects can help arrest Gender-Based-Violence(GBV).

“Most women find themselves at the mercy of GBV because they don’t have their own income to support the family so by encouraging women to partake in income generating project like detergents making it helps them to alleviate domestic violence,” she said.

This was also reiterated by Ms Theresa Masuku Chitova who strongly disapproved child marriages.

At the closing ceremony ,some of the women congregants showcased their products while the major highlight was when a few others did a modelling contest, a rare among apostolic churches .

Commenting on the modelling ,the Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Nyenyedzi Nomwe Church of the Whole World founder and leader ,Madzibaba Enoch born Herbert Thabo Senda said it was meant to build self-esteem among the women congregants.

“The introduction of modelling is just to inspire women to have a high self-esteem and be able to preserve themselves which attract their husbands not to seek extra-marital affairs,” he said.

“We also noted that most marriages were breaking because men would have failed to provide for their families so now the church being a refuge of most women we found it prudent to empower them so that they can be able to support their spouses,” added Madzibaba Enoch.

In a speech read on her behalf by Council for Churches in Africa(CCA) chaplin general Ms A Chirume , CCA Mother General ,Prophetess Faith Sibanda-Moyo, says her organization is delighted that apostolic churches are now also advancing gender inequality.

“As women we really appreciate the strides which the churches have made so far in addressing gender inequality and equity especially amongst apostolic , zion ,among other indigenous churches all over Africa.

“In particular, the Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) has shown keen interests in furthering women quest for advancement of gender equality and equity amongst previously marginalized women within our society.We really appreciate such a noble cause by the CCA and its stance in supporting the government’s efforts to address gender issues,” she said.

Also present was CCA vice president Ms Runyararo Kunzekweguta who said her organization closely work with the government in empowering women.

KISSING BULAWAYO: Ethiopian Airlines yesterday made its maiden flight to skyes as it landed at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, a key development in the aviation industry that will boost the tourism sector and ease international travel.
The airline arrived on schedule to a spectacular traditional water cannon salute.

The airline, which already flies into Zimbabwe through Harare and Victoria Falls, is set to provide service four times a week from Addis Ababa to Bulawayo through Victoria Falls.

The coming of more international airlines is testimony to the positive impact of Zimbabwe’s Open Skies Policy, which enhances the country’s attractiveness to potential investors.

When the Second Republic came into being in 2017, just three airlines were utilising the country’s airspace. Now more than 18 airlines are flying into the country.

Vintage cars escorted the Ethiopian Airline soon after landing for the first time at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo yesterday

Speaking at the welcome ceremony, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Theodius Chinyanga said the Ethiopian Airline will aid in increasing economic growth in the country.

“We are cognisant of the critical role that air transport plays in the economic development of our country.

“The coming in of Ethiopian Airlines to JM International Airport will, without a doubt, spur on and encourage more exciting ground-breaking investment and trade ventures in other downstream sectors of our economy to the benefit of the nation.”

He stressed the need to embrace and utilise the opportunity provided by Ethiopian Airlines to grow tourism, trade, attract foreign direct investments, and create beneficial business relationships with the world.

The permanent secretary said the ministry will endeavour to increase connectivity, not only with the continent of Africa but with the rest of the world in line with the Government’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) focusing on the realisation of the country’s vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an Upper-Middle Income Economy by 2030.

Before Ethiopian Airlines came to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, the only other international flight in and out of the airport was to Johannesburg in South Africa, which is operated by Airlink.

“Therefore, with the coming in of this flight from Addis Ababa, we now have increased the connectivity between Bulawayo and the rest of the continent and the world at large,” said the permanent secretary.

The airline’s chief commercial officer, Mr Lemma Yadesga Gudeta expressed confidence that the airline will facilitate easy international access by increasing connectivity.

“Our new flight to Bulawayo creates even stronger socio-economic ties between Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. It also has a significant role in international accessibility and boosts the country’s tourism sector.”

In a statement, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew, said the Bulawayo route will enhance international connectivity and facilitate trade within Africa and beyond.

“The commencement of flights to Bulawayo is crucial in connecting Southern Africa to the world with our 130 destinations in five continents. We are glad to serve Bulawayo, the industrial hub of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, accelerating trade with our cargo and passenger services. Our flights to multiple cities in a country indicate our solid commitment to serve our customers and support our continent as the best pan-African carrier,” said Mr Tasew.

He said Ethiopian Airlines’ growing connectivity is backing the utilisation of the huge potential of the continent’s tourism industry.

“The new flight to Bulawayo will add convenience to travellers, thereby activating the trade activities in the industrial hub of southern Africa.”

Recently, Ethiopian Airlines was the official carrier for the international buyers and journalists who attended this year’s Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, after they entered into a partnership with Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). —Chronicle

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

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Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

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AN abusive man from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo who brutally assaulted his wife and knocked out her front teeth after a heated argument was lucky to escape jail agony when he was sentenced to perform 210 hours of unpaid labour.

General Ncube (25) pleaded guilty to a charge of physical abuse as defined in Section 3 (1) (a) as read with Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act Chapter 5:16.

Ncube was initially sentenced to 12 months in prison and had six months of the sentence suspended for three years on condition of good behaviour.

The other six months were suspended on condition that he completes 210 hours of community service.

The court heard that on 23 September 2022 at around 9am Siboniso Ndebele (23), asked her husband Ncube for permission to visit her relatives in New Luveve suburb and he turned down her request.

After denying her permission to visit her relatives, Ndebele told Ncube that she was leaving and immediately afterwards she left and headed to her relative’s house.

While she was approaching Cowdray Park on her way to New Luveve, she realised Ncube was following her.

Ncube then caught up with his wife and assaulted her using a stick all over her body and forced her to go back to their house.

Before they reached their place, Ndebele managed to escape and she sought refuge at a neighbour’s house.

Her daring husband came and pulled her out of the house.

When they arrived at their house, Ncube pushed her inside and locked the door and started assaulting her with a rope all over her body.

After his violent act, Ncube locked the door and left his wife lying unconscious on the floor.

She was later rescued by neighbours who came and managed to open the door.

As a result of the assault, Ndebele lost her front upper tooth and she sustained a swollen body, thighs and hands and suffered a severe headache.

The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of Ncube.

— BMetro

NEWLY-WEDS, Aubrey ‘Auby K’ Chikonye, and wife Ratidzai Charumbira, appeared in court yesterday in a physical abuse storm, which was triggered by a dispute over a cellphone.

The matter was reported at Borrowdale Police Station under CR349/10/22.

Chikonye, who stands accused of violating the Domestic Violence Act by allegedly physically abusing his wife, appeared before Harare magistrate Nkosinomusa Ncube.

He was released on free bail and the case was remanded to November 23 for the commencement of trial.

Allegations are that on Tuesday this week, Charumbira was asleep when Chikonye returned home from work.

Chikonye is reported to have woken up his wife and requested to go through the call log on her cellphone.

It is the State’s case that Charumbira refused, and this resulted in a misunderstanding between the two.

Chikonye is said to have allegedly started assaulting Charumbira, first by allegedly suffocating her with a pillow, until she became breathless.

He reportedly continued slapping her on the face and back before pushing her off the bed.

Charumbira is said to have fallen onto the floor, landing on her forehead, and sustained injuries on her forehead and upper lip.

— HMetro

AN abusive man from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo who brutally assaulted his wife and knocked out her front teeth after a heated argument was lucky to escape jail agony when he was sentenced to perform 210 hours of unpaid labour.

General Ncube (25) pleaded guilty to a charge of physical abuse as defined in Section 3 (1) (a) as read with Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act Chapter 5:16.

Ncube was initially sentenced to 12 months in prison and had six months of the sentence suspended for three years on condition of good behaviour.

The other six months were suspended on condition that he completes 210 hours of community service.

The court heard that on 23 September 2022 at around 9am Siboniso Ndebele (23), asked her husband Ncube for permission to visit her relatives in New Luveve suburb and he turned down her request.

After denying her permission to visit her relatives, Ndebele told Ncube that she was leaving and immediately afterwards she left and headed to her relative’s house.

While she was approaching Cowdray Park on her way to New Luveve, she realised Ncube was following her.

Ncube then caught up with his wife and assaulted her using a stick all over her body and forced her to go back to their house.

Before they reached their place, Ndebele managed to escape and she sought refuge at a neighbour’s house.

Her daring husband came and pulled her out of the house.

When they arrived at their house, Ncube pushed her inside and locked the door and started assaulting her with a rope all over her body.

After his violent act, Ncube locked the door and left his wife lying unconscious on the floor.

She was later rescued by neighbours who came and managed to open the door.

As a result of the assault, Ndebele lost her front upper tooth and she sustained a swollen body, thighs and hands and suffered a severe headache.

The matter was reported to the police leading to the arrest of Ncube.

— BMetro

NEWLY-WEDS, Aubrey ‘Auby K’ Chikonye, and wife Ratidzai Charumbira, appeared in court yesterday in a physical abuse storm, which was triggered by a dispute over a cellphone.

The matter was reported at Borrowdale Police Station under CR349/10/22.

Chikonye, who stands accused of violating the Domestic Violence Act by allegedly physically abusing his wife, appeared before Harare magistrate Nkosinomusa Ncube.

He was released on free bail and the case was remanded to November 23 for the commencement of trial.

Allegations are that on Tuesday this week, Charumbira was asleep when Chikonye returned home from work.

Chikonye is reported to have woken up his wife and requested to go through the call log on her cellphone.

It is the State’s case that Charumbira refused, and this resulted in a misunderstanding between the two.

Chikonye is said to have allegedly started assaulting Charumbira, first by allegedly suffocating her with a pillow, until she became breathless.

He reportedly continued slapping her on the face and back before pushing her off the bed.

Charumbira is said to have fallen onto the floor, landing on her forehead, and sustained injuries on her forehead and upper lip.

— HMetro

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that his party is full of thieves.

Addressing the seventh Zanu PF national Congress in Harare on Saturday, Mr Mnangagwa bemoaned the rampant looting of resources by members of his party.

See statement below:

ZANU PF FIRST SECRETARY CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA OFFICIATES AT THE 7TH ZANU PF NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS…

Live@ HICC

E.D Mnangagwa…

It is my honor to address you as we close our congress. l respect the unity and order displayed during this congress. The Zanu Pf way of doing things is exceptional. Internal party processes are more refined as we build a prosperous Zimbabwe living no one and no place behind. We appreciate our visitors their call for the unconditional removal of sanctions. Emerging from this 7th National Congress we must never bury our heads from the sun but to lead from the front. Targets articulated in the congress must be achieved by us. We must revamp administration to be insync with the modernisation we are pursuing. We must remain adaptive to the modern advancements. Victory must become the signature of Zanu pf. I challenge the leadership to broaden the horizon beyond 2030 to fulfill the hopes of people. We must come up with policies to end poverty through job creation delivering sustainable livelihoods and prosperous future for Zimbabweans. The party belongs to three generations , the dead, the current and the future. The current must keep Zanu PF alive and hand it over vibrant to the next generation.

The power of ZANU PF is with the people not the leadership. It is the people growing the country. As in the liberation we were like fish in the water. All party structures must be equipped with this role of catering for the people of Zimbabwe. We are the leaders of Zimbabwe. I outlined the success of the party in the opening remarks, Zimbabwe is going forward in the next 5 years. At this congress we have emerged with resolutions to guide the party congress and the generality has spoken. The party will run with organised structures to secure another 5 year term. Attainment of upper middle income economy by 2030 must be accelerated regardless of imposition of sanctions. A firm foundation has been laid on which we mount our campaign strategy. The system has been oiled to win. I thank you for nominating me to be your 2023 Presidential candidate. l depend on you and your support to win. l congratulate CC members who have won. There are those who can be chosen to lead not all of us should lead. I thank the out going CC every member is important. l urge you to work together as we fulfill the agenda of our party. Lets urge our people to turn up to vote. People died, lost limbs, bitten by snakes, wild animals but fought on to gain independence. Every 5 years we vote to secure the country. No one sweats to vote. Only through two things tsepete tsepete wapedza. On war you required rockets to win. Now you don’t die when tsepetearing. Lets rise up and defend our country and gains.

Kuramba vamwe into ZANU PF is not a ZANU PF way. We must accept more into the party. Our Chitepo School of ideology will teach those in the party and the leadership. Having money is not ideology better to have ideology and not money. Lets push in one direction and win elections. Resources are ready and will be distributed in due course. Nhamo yatinayo yosvika sei kuvanhu isingabiwe, vamwe varikuti zvirinani kupa chairman we cell, or commissariat to distribute. It is your individual capacity and duty to report to millions who are not here report honestly add positively not to subtract. Tell the people that Zanu pf is strong. We will continue to empower our communities from plumtree to mutoko, Zanu pf will be with them as they plant and sale crops. In dreams, in rain hapana paisiri. Kana wakuba Zanu pf haipo.

Goat, cotton , cattle, pfubvudza, irrigation schemes all come from Zanu pf. No one is barred from Zanu pf haizari muhomwe mayo. Hapana munhu anokwanisa Zanu pf muhomwe make ikasamupisa. Zanu pf accepts everyone miners, doctors, industrialists, teachers, does not support mbavha. Finally l wish you a safe journey we reject violence it is alien to our people.

It is my honor to declare this 7th National Peoples Congress officially closed.

ZIM1

NyikaInovakwaNeveneVayo

Distributed by
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