By A Correspondent- A lone gunman robbed the ZB Bank Victoria Falls branch on Wednesday afternoon and made off with an undisclosed amount of money – a source from the bank however said more than US$100 000 was stolen.

Sources told the Chronicle that the armed robber walked into the banking hall pretending to be a client and was wearing a wool hat and a face mask.

The suspect then proceeded to the counter and threatened bank tellers with the gun ordering everyone to lie down and they complied.

It is said that the suspect demanded cash which he loaded into a satchel that he was carrying and walked out of the banking hall.

“The suspect entered the banking hall as a client and was still inside when the bank closed. He threatened the security guard who gave in and he then went to the tills where pointed the gun and demanded cash which he loaded into a satchel and walked out through the back door,” said a source.

The suspect reportedly walked away after leaving the bank premises and started running and people outside did not suspect anything until staff from the bank came out and reported that they had been robbed. Pictures of the robbery incident started circulating on social media platforms after being captured on CCTV.

The Chronicle learnt that Glow Petroleum Service Station in Hwange was robbed by a single man on Monday using the same modus operandi.

It is reported that the suspect went away with about US$50.

Police could not readily comment on the robberies.

— Chronicle

By A Correspondent- Handlers of Chillspot Records co-producer, Tafadzwa “Levels” Kadzimwe, have said they will comply with the authorities in their investigations.

A complaint has been lodged with the police over allegations the star record producer rap_ed his former girlfriend.

The matter has been reported at Borrowdale Police Station where Levels (33) is facing rap_e charges.

His former girlfriend, Ashley “Shashl” Moyo (23) is alleging Levels rap_ed her during the course of their relationship.

However, Levels’ handlers said they will not rely on social media reports in dealing with the issue.

“We cannot rely on social media speculation, we are still waiting to hear from the police.

“We will comply with the police once we have been approached,” said Levels’ legal representative.

The pair’s spectacular fallout has elicited in a flood of mixed reactions.

Levels and Shashl’s relationship appeared to have soured when the pair’s s_əx tape leaked over the weekend.

A number of celebrities have been fighting in Shashl’s corner.

Others are convinced Levels deliberately leaked the s_əx tape.

However, the saga took a new twist when it emerged Shashl has filed rap_e charges against Levels.

The docket has been circulating on social media with some people claiming the record producer was in hiding.

His legal representative cleared the air by saying they will comply with the authorities.

Reports yesterday appeared to suggest that Levels will give an exclusive interview with StarFM’s Ollah 7 today.

Government has finally decided to act on land barons and illegal settlements by crafting a cocktail of strategies that include reviewing legislation and setting up courts to specifically deal with them.

The fight against land barons is also targeting illegal settlements on wetlands.

Acting Information minister Jenfan Muswere said devolution funds would be availed to the Harare City Council and other municipalities for the purpose of strengthening the local authorities’ law enforcement capacities.

“The relevant legislation is being reviewed for the Zimbabwe Republic Police and municipal police to work together more efficiently, and for the establishment of Municipal Courts,” Muswere said.

He said government had concluded mapping of settlements against approved layout plans.

The next stage involves verification of settlements to determine those which conform to approved plans to pave way for regularisation and issuance of title deeds.

“Government notes and sternly warns against the sprouting of settlements on some State-owned land. Strict action will be taken against those, including leaders, who are found in clear breach of the country’s rural and urban land use laws,” Muswere said.

“Relevant legislation will also be reviewed to allow for this.”

Muswere said 347 suspected land barons had been arrested and 91 cases were before the courts, while 57 had since been finalised, with six convictions having been secured.

Government has also rolled out a five-year plan on wetland restoration from 2021 to 2025.

Six wetlands covering a total area of 600 hectares have been rehabilitated.

With regard to housing co-operatives, a dispute resolution committee to assist the Registrar of Co-operatives has been established.

A total of 129 cases have been resolved in 2022 countrywide.

-Newsday

By A Correspondent- A Silobela man was shot dead after he approached his wife’s alleged boyfriend questioning him about the two’s alleged extra marital affair.

The incident happened on Thursday last week when Trymore Sibanda (27) confronted Mtandazo Sibindi (26) asking him about the alleged extra-marital affair.

“Police in Kwekwe arrested Mthandazo Sibindi (26) in connection with a murder case in which he allegedly shot dead Trymore Sibanda (27) after the victim had confronted him of having an extra-marital affair with his wife on 21/02/22 at Simana Village, Silobela. The suspect has since appeared before Kwekwe Magistrate Court where he was remanded in custody to 08 December 2022 for trial,” said the police on Twitter.

-Chronicle

By A Correspondent- A Zengeza 3 Extension self-styled prophet and carpenter was on Tuesday stabbed to death after he was caught locked in a bedroom with a married woman.

Petios Muchineripi, popularly known for his carpentry skills, was stabbed with a knife on his throat by one, Baba Princess, after he was caught with Mai Princess.

Baba and Mai Princess later fled the scene.

They left Petios’ body lying in a pool of blood in their dining room.

Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, said investigations were underway.

Police are investigating a murder case where an unknown person was stabbed to death in Zengeza 3 Extension,” said Insp Chakanza.

“Circumstances were that on November 29, at around 7pm, one of the neighbours heard the accused shouting at the now deceased, who was in his bedroom,” he said.

He said they had locked themselves in the bedroom.

“The accused person was further heard asking his wife to open the door, claiming that he had forgiven them and wanted to settle the matter peacefully.

“She opened the door and the accused person entered.

The accused and his wife fled the scene, leaving their house open.

“They were reported to have told their neighbour that the deceased had killed himself,” said Insp Chakanza.

Petios was reported to have separated from his wife some time ago.

Mai Princess had reportedly been given money to pay Petios, for making their wardrobe.

— HMetro

By A Correspondent- An overzealous Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer risks having
money deducted from his monthly salary to pay up damages amounting to ZWL400 000 as punishment for his misdemeanours after he severely assaulted and tortured Ednock Dube, a Chitungwiza resident, for allegedly violating curfew regulations.

Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) recently wrote a letter to ZRP Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga notifying him of his intention to apply in court for a garnishee order against the ZRP officer only identified as Chafunga and who is stationed at St Marys Police Station in Chitungwiza.

In the letter, Chinopfukutwa said payment of Chafunga’s monthly salary should be garnished by Salary Services Bureau, which processes government employees’ salaries, and channelled to offset a debt which he owes Dube.

Chafunga together with Matanga and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Hon. Kazembe Kazembe were on 16 September 2022 ordered by Chitungwiza Magistrate Sheunesu Matova to pay ZWL400 000 in damages to Dube after holding them liable for the violation of the Chitungwiza resident’s fundamental rights.

The 46 year-old Dube sued Chafunga, Matanga and Kazembe in April 2021 for compensation for pain and suffering and embarrassment and humiliation after he was subjected to unlawful assault, torture and inhumane and degrading treatment at the hands of some ZRP officers who
included Chafunga.

Dube had been arrested by ZRP officers on 25 February 2021 while on his way home from work for allegedly violating the curfew regulations imposed by government in 2020 in a bid to stop the unnecessary movement of people and to curb the spread of coronavirus. He was taken to St Mary’s Police Station, where he was detained in the police cells while
Chafunga handcuffed him to a pole and assaulted him with a truncheon on his head and hands.

As a result of the assault, Dube ended up nursing a fractured finger and sustained injuries to his eye and thereby limiting his eyesight.

He was then assisted by Chinopfukutwa of ZLHR and successfully sued Hon. Kazembe, Matanga and Chafunga for damages at Chitungwiza Civil Magistrates Court.

Dube is the latest person to be assisted by ZLHR to garnish the monthly salary of some offending ZRP officers for their delinquencies.

In March 2017, a Mutare Magistrate granted an application to garnish $100 per month from Constable Crispen Chikazhe in satisfaction of a judgment debt, which was granted against the police officer for his barbarism when he tortured Brighton Sanyanga, then a 19-year-old pupil
at Pafiwa High School in Mutasa District in Manicaland province.

Sanyanga, who at the time was an Advanced Level student at Pafiwa High School, was tortured by Chikazhe, who had invited him to attend at Nyanga police station to answer allegations of malicious damage to property which had happened at the school after a demonstration allegedly staged by students. Chikazhe, in an effort to extract information from Sanyanga, tortured the student physically by exposing him to electrical shock and psychologically by threatening to kill him.

Sanyanga’s lawyer Peggy Tavagadza of ZLHR intervened by suing Chikazhe on behalf of the student to ensure that the law enforcement agent paid for his cruel actions.

By A Correspondent- Grant Mashasha, who spent more than a decade indoors, including time in the ceiling of the family home in Zengeza 3, is beginning to emerge from his nightmare.

A family spokesperson said Grant spent four days hiding in the ceiling, and not more than a decade, as has been widely reported.

She revealed Grant was afraid that someone was after his life.

Nobuhle Mashasha told H-Metro that Grant, 39, is under the care of health experts, and is gradually opening up about his ordeal.

He was confined to his home, where he spent some time in the ceiling.

His mother Gogo Plaxedes Mashasha is in custody for failing to report the death of her husband.

“We managed to meet and talk to Grant upon our arrival from Gwanda,” said Nobuhle, his niece.

From how he looked on the day he was retrieved from the ceiling, Grant has changed completely, showing a healthy, handsome face.

“He feels stressed to quickly open up about how he came to be kept indoors for 10 years.

“He told us that he had been living in a room and slept on a sofa for 10 years, not 14, as reported.

“He spent four days in the ceiling, frightened by his mother’s threats that there were people after his life.

“He is beginning to understand that there is no one after his life and is now interacting with others.

“He is still scared of answering some questions thinking that someone might still be targeting his life,” said Nobuhle.

She said they read about the death of her grandfather in H-Metro, as her grandmother never informed anyone.

She also thanked the Zengeza residents for their support, and invited those who were free to join them at their rural home in Gwanda for her grandfather’s burial.

NewZimbabwe.com journalist Leopold Munhende was on 28 November 2022 charged for publishing falsehoods in a story that the online platform published on 21 September 2022.

Munhende was charged for contravening Section 31 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. He is accused of communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the State.

The police said they charged Munhende in his capacity as the editor of the publication. However, the law enforcement agents were informed that Munhende was in fact not the NewZimbabwe.com editor, they insisted on charging him for the crime.

MISA Zimbabwe deployed lawyer Chris Mhike to represent the stricken journalist.

The police specifically allege that Munhende published an article on NewZimbabwe.com that Mnangagwa had fled protesting Zimbabweans in New York. The article said dozens of aides had to shield the Zanu PF leader at the airport.

The police said Munhende knew or realised that there was a real risk or possibility that his actions or words may adversely affect the defence or economic interests of Zimbabwe.

In the warned and cautioned statement, Mundende denied the allegations, and questioned why the police arrested and charged him when he was neither the author of the article, publisher nor the editor of NewZimbabwe.com.

Munhende was released at 17:15 hours, after about five hours of interrogation.

By- Bulawayo Polytechnic has banned the wearing of skin-revealing dressing on and off campus.

The college said the attire should not be worn at all functions hosted by the institution outside the campus.

According to a notice to students issued on 15 November 2022, the institution has banned ripped jeans, blouses that leave the stomach out, string, sleeveless and off-shoulder tops and dresses.
Tops and dresses that reveal cleavages and the back, biker and bum shorts, skin tights and other tight-fitting clothes, see-through clothes and skirts, shorts and dresses that are more than five centimetres above the knees are no longer allowed.
The wearing of caps in class and offices has been banned and male students are no longer allowed to wear any headgear except on religious grounds.
Dropping of trousers and shorts and wearing slippers is not allowed by the institution.
Bulawayo Polytechnic Principal, Chiedza Masanganise explained that the students’ dress code is in line with the institution’s mandate to train and groom professionals for commerce and industry. She added:
If not properly dressed, the student will be asked to correct before accessing any Bulawayo Polytechnic facility and lectures.
As an institution, we encourage you to be dressed according to your trade.

 By- The opposition leader, CCC Nelson Chamisa, has slammed President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government for its alleged misplaced priorities.

Posting on Twitter on Wednesday, Chamisa said it is “morally and ethically wrong” for the government to give out loans to “chefs” when the majority of the country’s citizens are suffering.

This comes after the government has offered a US$40 000 housing loan to each sitting Member of Parliament (MP), US$500 000 for individual ministers, and US$350 000 for their deputies. Said Chamisa:

In any public office, any decision that prioritises self over the served is morally wrong, especially in a context where poverty pervades with citizens so hard-pressed and in circumstances of lack! Wrong leaders usually have wrong priorities.

The role of a government is to address citizens’ most urgent and pertinent needs. When this is abandoned, such a government merits replacement.

Any government that prioritises ‘chefs’ over citizens is not fit for the purpose. #CitizensFirst.

No public funds can ever be received or transacted silently. Accountability must always be full!

Arguably, the majority of CCC supporters who have expressed their thoughts on social media have criticised the party’s MPs for accepting the loans, saying they are selfish.

Last month, Chamisa claimed that the ZANU PF-led government was bribing CCC officials to destabilise the opposition party ahead of the 2023 elections. He said:

Anything that is valuable is bound to be betrayed or sold out. Economic circumstances are not for the lily-livered and the weak-kneed. Some are very sensitive to poverty and this economic environment has been very harsh.

Some would go for farms, nice cars, cattle, (and) coupons, while others will betray their birthright for a mere bowl of soup.

What is the birthright? Freedom, democracy, success and prosperity, the transformation of our country, good governance, citizen dignity — they will surrender those for their personal benefits.

But we learn from the best. (The late MDC leader) Morgan Tsvangirai never betrayed Zimbabwe.

However, CCC has not publicly stated its position on the issue of the loans, and reports suggest that only Harare North MP, Allan Norman “Rusty” Markham, has rejected the loan. | NewsDay

By-A college in Seke, Chitungwiza was robbed of cash and fuel coupons on Tuesday around 1 am.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say the three robbers were armed with three pistols. Read the police report seen reads:

The ZRP is investigating an armed robbery case which occurred at a college in Seke, Chitungwiza, on 29/11/22 at around 0100 hours, where three unknown suspects, armed with three unidentified pistols, attacked a security guard who was on duty at the premise. The suspects used a pick to break into the administration block, where they blasted a safe and stole US$3 094 fuel coupons, US$8 076, and ZWL$43 100 cash.

Meanwhile, police in Ruwa arrested Admire Mazenge (25) and Peacemaker Samson (26) on 29 November 2022 in connection with a robbery case which was recorded in Goromonzi.

The police allege that the duo attacked a security guard who was on duty at a premise in Goromonzi on 29 November 2022 at 3 am. 

The suspects stole agrochemicals, solar lights, 75kgs of fertilizer, two knapsacks, three cellphones, and US$60 cash, all valued at US$2 500. 

Police recovered some of the stolen goods, worth US$1000, from the suspects.

By James Gwati- The daughter of the former Health Minister Obediah Moyo, Ashleigh has been involved in a s*ex scandal with a Zimdancehall music producer, Tafadzwa Kadzimwe.

Shashl, as she wants to be called, is appearing in a s*x tape going rounds on social media with a Mbare’s Chillspot Records producer, Kadzimwe, popularly known as DJ Levels.

The videos leaked and went viral at the weekend.

The former health minister’s daughter has reported Levels to the police accusing him of having raped her.

This is despite several different pictures and videos posted on social media of the two having good times together.

After the video leaked, Levels took to his Instagram page to apologize to his followers, claiming that his phone was stolen at Pablos, and they leaked the videos.

“I would like to apologize to my fans, family, my bosses nemi mese vanyarikani. Please forgive me. Maoneswa zvinhu zvakadai I’m very sorry I’m not going to blame anyone but myself. Thanks God zvabva zvatopera hachisisina chimwe chakapfuura zvavaita. I promise you never see such again I’m sorry. My Samsung s21 was stolen from Pabloz nezuro after a small fight so these where in phone but I’m sure they are done now. I’m sorry,” he said.

By-An armed robber raided a ZB Bank Victoria Falls branch on Wednesday afternoon and got away with an undisclosed amount of money believed to be more than US$100 000.

The armed robber walked into the banking hall pretending to be a client and was wearing a wool hat and a face mask, the Chronicle reported.

Unsuspecting bank staff watched as the suspect pretended to be completing bank slips until other clients left and that is when he pulled out a gun.

The suspect then proceeded to the counter and threatened bank tellers with the gun, ordering everyone, to lie down and they complied.

It is said that the suspect demanded cash which he loaded into a satchel that he was carrying and walked out of the banking hall. A source told the Chronicle:

The suspect entered the banking hall as a client and was still inside when the bank closed. He threatened the security guard who gave in and he then went to the tills where pointed the gun and demanded cash which he loaded into a satchel and walked out through the back door.

The suspect reportedly walked away after leaving the bank premises and started running and people outside did not suspect anything until staff from the bank came out and reported that they had been robbed. 

Pictures of the robbery incident started circulating on social media platforms after being captured on CCTV.

By- An independent panel probing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala scandal has found a case against the South African head of state.

This was so despite Ramaphosa maintaining his innocence.

The section 89 panel of experts said that Ramaphosa may have committed serious violations of the law and serious misconduct in terms of the constitution.

“I have endeavoured, throughout my tenure as president, not only to abide by my oath but to set an example of respect for the constitution, for its institutions, for due process and the law.

“I categorically deny that I have violated this oath in any way, and I similarly deny that I am guilty of any of the allegations made against me,” said Ramaphosa, reiterating what he said in his submissions to the panel.
His office said it noted the report, which is due to be considered by a sitting of the national assembly on December 6, before it determines the way forward.
His spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa was also applying his mind to the report and he would make an announcement in due course.
The section 89 panel findings may cause a headache for Ramaphosa when he appears before the last sitting of the National Council of Provinces to answer oral questions on Thursday afternoon.
A press briefing by Magwenya scheduled to take place on Thursday morning was cancelled following the release of the panel’s findings.
Political parties have in the meantime wasted no time baying for Ramaphosa’s blood, calling for him to step down.
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appointed former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, judge Thokozile Masipa and advocate Mahlape Sello to the panel that conducted a preliminary assessment of the African Transformation Movement’s (ATM) motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa.
ATM leader Vuyo Zungula submitted a motion for the assembly to initiate an inquiry into Ramaphosa’s removal on the grounds of serious violation of the constitution or the law and serious misconduct over the theft of millions in foreign currency at his Phala Phala farm.
Zungula told TimesLIVE that the party feels “vindicated.”
“We feel vindicated and we hope that on Tuesday the members of parliament will vote to protect the constitution and the country because we can’t have a sitting head of state who has been found by an independent panel of judges that there is prima facie evidence that he has violated the constitution.” Timeove

Tinashe Sambiri| CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says tired Zanu PF politicians cannot resolve the country’s political melee.

According to President Chamisa, Zanu PF apparatchiks are sleeping on duty.

“WRONG LEADERS USUALLY HAVE WRONG PRIORITIES..The role of a government is to address citizens’ most urgent and pertinent needs.

When this is abandoned,such a government merits replacement.Any government that prioritizes ‘chefs’ over citizens is not fit for purpose. #CitizensFirst

SLEEPING ON THE JOB …Give them pillows!
Everything is sleeping in Zimbabwe
Parliament is sleeping
Church is sleeping
Government is sleeping
Leadership is sleeping.
Youth is sleeping.

Wake up Zimbabwe Arise from the dead! And Christ will shine on you,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Tuesday.

By- The employers of Zimdancehall music producer, Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, A.K.A. DJ Levels Chillspot Records said they will comply with the authorities investigating a rape case against the producer.
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A complaint has been lodged with the police over allegations the star record producer raped his former girlfriend.
The matter has been reported at Borrowdale Police Station where Levels (33) is facing rape charges.
His former girlfriend, Ashley “Shashl” Moyo (23) is alleging Levels raped her during the course of their relationship.
However, Levels’ handlers said they will not rely on social media reports in dealing with the issue.
“We cannot rely on social media speculation, we are still waiting to hear from the police.
“We will comply with the police once we have been approached,” said Levels’ legal representative.
The pair’s spectacular fallout has elicited in a flood of mixed reactions.
Levels and Shashl’s relationship appeared to have soured when the pair’s sex tape leaked over the weekend.
A number of celebrities have been fighting in Shashl’s corner.
Others are convinced Levels deliberately leaked the sex tape.
However, the saga took a new twist when it emerged Shashl has filed rape charges against Levels.
The docket has been circulating on social media with some people claiming the record producer was in hiding.
His legal representative cleared the air by saying they will comply with the authorities.

The Zimbabwean government is reportedly negotiating with neighbouring Zambia for additional power imports.

The development comes after indications that Kariba South Power Station might switch off due to low water levels.

Acting Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told a post-Cabinet briefing yesterday that deliberations had been made and Energy minister Zhemu Soda would update the nation soon.

Apart from the Zambia deal, Zimbabwe is banking on the expected coming online of Hwange unit 7 with an additional 300 megawatts (MW) next month.

Tests are reported to have been run although indications are that after the formal commissioning, the plant will run gradually until it optimises.

Zambia and Zimbabwe have a combined generation capacity of 2 130 megawatts at Kariba, which is on the Zambezi River that separates the two countries.

In July, Zambia declared that it had a surplus of about 1 000 MW.

According to the Zimbabwe Power Company website, Hwange Power Station is generating just 245MW, while other power stations Harare, Bulawayo, Munyati and Kariba are generating 11MW, 0MW, 14MW and 854MW, respectively, to give a total of 1 124MW, against a peak demand of 2 200 MW.

The move to engage Zambia comes after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) chief executive officer Munyaradzi Munodawafa said Zimbabwe had exhausted its 2022 water allocation necessitating the shutdown of the Kariba South Bank Power Station.

However, former Finance minister Tendai Biti said Zimbabwe needed a fresh 2 000MW on its national grid to meet rising demand. He told NewsDay:

You should just strike off Kariba, forget about it and look at new projects such as Batoka which can give you 2 000MW split in half between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

He said the balance comes from alternative sources, including wind, solar and independent power producers.

Tinashe Sambiri| CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says tired Zanu PF politicians cannot resolve the country’s political melee.

According to President Chamisa, Zanu PF apparatchiks are sleeping on duty.

“WRONG LEADERS USUALLY HAVE WRONG PRIORITIES..The role of a government is to address citizens’ most urgent and pertinent needs.

When this is abandoned,such a government merits replacement.Any government that prioritizes ‘chefs’ over citizens is not fit for purpose. #CitizensFirst

SLEEPING ON THE JOB …Give them pillows!
Everything is sleeping in Zimbabwe
Parliament is sleeping
Church is sleeping
Government is sleeping
Leadership is sleeping.
Youth is sleeping.

Wake up Zimbabwe Arise from the dead! And Christ will shine on you,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Tuesday.

Tinashe Sambiri| CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says tired Zanu PF politicians cannot resolve the country’s political melee.

According to President Chamisa, Zanu PF apparatchiks are sleeping on duty.

“WRONG LEADERS USUALLY HAVE WRONG PRIORITIES..The role of a government is to address citizens’ most urgent and pertinent needs.

When this is abandoned,such a government merits replacement.Any government that prioritizes ‘chefs’ over citizens is not fit for purpose. #CitizensFirst

SLEEPING ON THE JOB …Give them pillows!
Everything is sleeping in Zimbabwe
Parliament is sleeping
Church is sleeping
Government is sleeping
Leadership is sleeping.
Youth is sleeping.

Wake up Zimbabwe Arise from the dead! And Christ will shine on you,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Tuesday.

By- Authorities in South Africa have shut down a school operated by Zimbabweans.

South Africa’s Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) raided the school in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, for operating illegally.

The department last week closed down Milton Park English Foundation school which had been operating since 2018, according to IOL.

GDE spokesperson, Steve Mabona, confirmed to IOL the owners of the school were Zimbabwean nationals.

He added the department officials went to the school with the intention of closing it down but by then the owners had already fled the premises.

Mabona added the illegally-run school had been offering tuition for learners from Grade R to Grade 9, with a learner enrolment of 111 and most of them being Zimbabwean nationals.

He said according to the information they had received, the school had been operating for the past 5 months in the latest location. Mabona added:

However, the owners have been operating illegally from different densely populated locations, moving each time they are identified and closed. The said illegal school was previously shut down in 2020, whilst operating from a different location. 

The officials visited the school to assess learners, a meeting will be facilitated to inform parents of developments regarding the school. 

Officials will continue with such a process, however children of school going age, should be in a classroom, and as such documents or lack thereof will not be a barometer.

The department launched Operation Vala and warned the GDE would closely monitor the situation to ensure that closure is affected.

Mabona said the learners from the bogus school would be placed at neighbouring schools.

Former education MEC Panyaza Lesufi last year shut down about 20 other unregistered schools which were operating in Ivory Park.

By- A Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Muchuchuti on Tuesday threatened CCC deputy President Tendai Biti after he had submitted his defence in an assault case he is facing.

Muchuchuti said Biti was repeating submissions already on record in his application for referral of his assault matter to the Apex Court.

Biti is facing charges of assaulting a Zimbabwean investor Mrs Tatiana Aleshina at the Magistrates Court in 2020.
The magistrate’s warning came after a strong objection from Deputy Prosecutor Mr Micheal Reza who told the court that Biti was repeating submissions that are already on record.
This prompted Mrs Muchuchuti to warn Biti through his lawyer Mr Alec Muchadehama.
The matter was deferred to Friday where Biti is expected to finish his application.
It’s been four months now with the State complaining against Biti for trying to smuggle in irrelevant evidence to this case.
Mr Reza is on record telling the magistrate that Biti was taking back the court to the 20th century which is irrelevant in the current assault matter. “I thought I had heard everything until today where a 2020 assault case is referred back to irrelevant things that happened in the 20th century,” said Mr Reza. Herald

By- Armed robbers raided a service station along Parson Road in Kwekwe and got away with over US$ 582 500 and ZAR 58 400 cash.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the robbers were twelve. Reads the report:

The ZRP is investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred on 28/11/22 at around 0100 hours at a service station along Parson Road, Kwekwe.

Twelve unknown suspects armed with a pistol and an AK rifle tied the hands and legs of two security guards, who were on duty, with shoe laces before stealing a Dewalt drilling machine, US$ 582 540.00 and ZAR 58 430.00 cash which was in a table drawer and Chubb safe.

Police urged members of the public who might have information on the case to approach any nearest Police Station.

By James Gwati- Former Health Minister Obediah Moyo’s daughter, Ashleigh has been involved in a s*ex scandal with a Zimdancehall music producer, Tafadzwa Kadzimwe.

Shashl, as she wants to be called, is appearing in a s*x tape going rounds on social media with a Mbare’s Chillspot Records producer, Kadzimwe, popularly known as DJ Levels.

The videos leaked and went viral at the weekend.

The former Health Minister’s daughter has reported Levels to the police accusing him of having raped her.

This is despite several different pictures and videos posted on social media of the two having good times together.

After the video leaked, Levels took to his Instagram page to apologize to his followers, claiming that his phone was stolen at Pablos, and they leaked the videos.

“I would like to apologize to my fans, family, my bosses nemi mese vanyarikani. Please forgive me. Maoneswa zvinhu zvakadai I’m very sorry I’m not going to blame anyone but myself. Thanks God zvabva zvatopera hachisisina chimwe chakapfuura zvavaita. I promise you never see such again I’m sorry. My Samsung s21 was stolen from Pabloz nezuro after a small fight so these where in phone but I’m sure they are done now. I’m sorry,” he said.

By- Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga will face his ex-wife Marry in the trial of a case in which he is accusing his former wife of attempting to kill him in South Africa two years ago.

Marry Mubaiwa, Beatrice Mtetwa is representing, Chiwenga’s ex-wife in the trial, which kicked Tuesday.

She faces several charges that include money-laundering, and trying to fraudulently upgrade her marriage without Chiwenga’s knowledge.
Mubaiwa was recently acquitted of assault charges.
The State will be represented by George Manokore and Lancelot Mutsokoti.
Mubaiwa had questioned the jurisdiction of the matter which is alleged to have happened in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mtetwa argues that she must be tried in the province or region where the alleged offence was committed, adding that the case lacks jurisdiction.
“The accused contends that from the State’s allegations, the alleged offence was wholly committed outside the borders of Zimbabwe and there is no allegation or other legal contention that the alleged offence had impact or intended impact on Zimbabwe which would clothe the court with the necessary jurisdiction,” Mtetwa said.
Sometime in June 2019, Chiwenga was airlifted to South Africa for medical attention accompanied by Mubaiwa, his security team comprising provincial intelligence officer John Allen Lifa, Major Blessing Muringi, one Major Nyoni and Sergeant Andrew Mugari, as well as medical health staff comprising Warren Sibanda and Health deputy minister John Mangwiro.
On arrival, Mubaiwa allegedly kept Chiwenga at Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria for more than 24 hours without taking him for medical treatment, leading to his health condition deteriorating.
Security forced its way and took the VP to Netcare Hospital, where he was placed under intensive care by one Doctor Sieling.
He had an intravenous giving set and central-venous catherer inserted in his body to sustain his life for weeks in a private ward.
On July 8, at around 2000 hours, Mubaiwa allegedly tried to harm Chiwenga after ordering his security officers, Mugari and Nyoni to excuse her, indicating that she needed privacy.
It is alleged that she removed Chiwenga’s life support machines, which resulted in Chiwenga bleeding profusely, and his condition further deteriorated.
She left the ward and was allegedly intercepted by hospital security personnel as she exited the door.
Hospital security then alerted nursing staff which took Chiwenga back to his hospital bed and reconnected the lifesaving machines.
Chiwenga was later flown to China where he recovered and came back to the country and filed a report on November 27, 2019, to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
Mubaiwa was arrested on December 14, 2019, but she denied the allegations.
A request for mutual legal assistance document for extra-territorial investigations in the Republic of South Africa was done in which statements from witnesses who are South African nationals will be recorded. Newsday

By- A court case in which the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) is challenging the termination of the Zimbabwe exemption permits(ZEP) has been moved to April 2023.

The case was set down for Monday, and will now be heard in April, Times Live said quoting Nicole Fritz the director of the foundation.

Nicole Fritz said a three-bench panel of judges would hear the matter when it resumed. Said, Fritz:

We are disappointed that hearing dates could not be secured earlier in that we are anxious to have the matter heard by the courts and for a just resolution to be determined.

HSF is challenging Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to terminate the ZEP on June 30, 2023.

The HSF wants the high court in Pretoria to declare the decision by Motsoaledi to terminate the ZEP — and his limited extension to the permit — unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid.

The application is being opposed by the home affairs minister.

On the case only being heard in 2023, Zimbabwe Immigration Federation chair Luke Dzviti said: 

For now it’s not a train smash, I am not really disappointed because we still have a grace period. It’s fine as long as it happens before Zimbabwean nationals who are ZEP holders become illegal immigrants.

Dzviti said they were fine with the home affairs directive which says no one can be arrested or deported.

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has said Zimbabweans shall celebrate victory from Zanu PF oppression in 2023.

The CCC leader urged Zimbabweans in the diaspora to start packing their bags as they prepare for an emotional return to their country.

“CONGRATULATIONS Zimbabwe

We have already overcome, though it doesn’t show yet.

Freedom is coming! Prosperity is coming!Happiness coming!Peace is coming!Unity is coming! Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, start packing…

get ready to come back home!A Brand New Great Zimbabwe loading,” said President Chamisa in a statement.

“WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING…WISDOM is the greatest and first asset in leadership, and out of it, flows integrity, honesty and humility,” added the CCC leader.

By- Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga will face his ex-wife Marry in the trial of a case in which he is accusing his former wife of attempting to kill him in South Africa two years ago.

Marry Mubaiwa, who Beatrice Mtetwa is representing, was remanded Tuesday for trial.
She faces several charges that include money-laundering, and trying to fraudulently upgrade her marriage without Chiwenga’s knowledge.
Mubaiwa was recently acquitted of assault charges.
The State will be represented by George Manokore and Lancelot Mutsokoti.
Mubaiwa had questioned the jurisdiction of the matter which is alleged to have happened in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mtetwa argues that she must be tried in the province or region where the alleged offence was committed, adding that the case lacks jurisdiction.
“The accused contends that from the State’s allegations, the alleged offence was wholly committed outside the borders of Zimbabwe and there is no allegation or other legal contention that the alleged offence had impact or intended impact on Zimbabwe which would clothe the court with the necessary jurisdiction,” Mtetwa said.
Sometime in June 2019, Chiwenga was airlifted to South Africa for medical attention accompanied by Mubaiwa, his security team comprising provincial intelligence officer John Allen Lifa, Major Blessing Muringi, one Major Nyoni and Sergeant Andrew Mugari, as well as medical health staff comprising Warren Sibanda and Health deputy minister John Mangwiro.
On arrival, Mubaiwa allegedly kept Chiwenga at Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria for more than 24 hours without taking him for medical treatment, leading to his health condition deteriorating.
Security forced its way and took the VP to Netcare Hospital, where he was placed under intensive care by one Doctor Sieling.
He had an intravenous giving set and central-venous catherer inserted in his body to sustain his life for weeks in a private ward.
On July 8, at around 2000 hours, Mubaiwa allegedly tried to harm Chiwenga after ordering his security officers, Mugari and Nyoni to excuse her, indicating that she needed privacy.
It is alleged that she removed Chiwenga’s life support machines, which resulted in Chiwenga bleeding profusely, and his condition further deteriorated.
She left the ward and was allegedly intercepted by hospital security personnel as she exited the door.
Hospital security then alerted nursing staff which took Chiwenga back to his hospital bed and reconnected the lifesaving machines.
Chiwenga was later flown to China where he recovered and came back to the country and filed a report on November 27, 2019, to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
Mubaiwa was arrested on December 14, 2019, but she denied the allegations.
A request for mutual legal assistance document for extra-territorial investigations in the Republic of South Africa was done in which statements from witnesses who are South African nationals will be recorded. Newsday

By- The four Mwenezi villagers who died of suspected chemical poisoning have been identified.

They include a woman, her octogenarian mother, her son-in-law, and a neighbour.

The Herald reports that the four died within two days from suspected chemical poisoning amid fears they might have inhaled a fumigant pesticide used to preserve grain in Chitanga communal lands.

Flora Siziba (56) of Masisinyani village in the Mateke Hills area died last Friday together with her mother Raila Gula (90) at the former’s homestead in a space of a few hours last Friday after the pair allegedly started complaining of severe stomach pains before sweating profusely and vomiting.
Siziba’s neighbour Thomas Ndavani (age not given) who visited her homestead after learning of her tragic death also allegedly died a few minutes after his arrival when he also complained of severe stomach pains before starting to sweat heavily and vomiting.
The bodies of Siziba, her mother and Ndavani’s were taken to Neshuro Hospital for a post-mortem on the same day after police had attended the scene.
However, tragedy struck again on November 26 after Siziba’s son-in-law who stayed at her homestead, Shepherd Mukachana (age not given) also started complaining of stomach pains and was rushed to Gezani clinic where he was treated and discharged together with Siziba’s daughter-in-law one Vimbai Chirelele.
Later on the same day, Mukachana’s condition allegedly deteriorated as he also complained of severe stomach pains before starting to sweat heavily and vomiting. He died around 3pm.
According to police, Chirelele is still in stable condition and recuperating at home.
Mwenezi police have since dispatched a team to Siziba’s homestead to collect Mukachana’s body and for a post-mortem at Neshuro Hospital.
Police said they suspect the deaths were caused by chemical poisoning linked to inhaling a fumigant pesticide though conclusive investigations are still underway.
Masvingo Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and referred all queries to national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi.

-Herald

By- A Mwenezi woman and her octogenarian mother, her son-in-law and a neighbour have died of suspected chemical poisoning.

The Herald reports that the four died within two days from suspected chemical poisoning amid fears they might have inhaled a fumigant pesticide used to preserve grain in Chitanga communal lands.

Flora Siziba (56) of Masisinyani village in the Mateke Hills area died last Friday together with her mother Raila Gula (90) at the former’s homestead in a space of a few hours last Friday after the pair allegedly started complaining of severe stomach pains before sweating profusely and vomiting.
Siziba’s neighbour Thomas Ndavani (age not given) who visited her homestead after learning of her tragic death also allegedly died a few minutes after his arrival when he also complained of severe stomach pains before starting to sweat heavily and vomiting.
The bodies of Siziba, her mother and Ndavani’s were taken to Neshuro Hospital for a post-mortem on the same day after police had attended the scene.
However, tragedy struck again on November 26 after Siziba’s son-in-law who stayed at her homestead, Shepherd Mukachana (age not given) also started complaining of stomach pains and was rushed to Gezani clinic where he was treated and discharged together with Siziba’s daughter-in-law one Vimbai Chirelele.
Later on the same day, Mukachana’s condition allegedly deteriorated as he also complained of severe stomach pains before starting to sweat heavily and vomiting. He died around 3pm.
According to police, Chirelele is still in stable condition and recuperating at home.
Mwenezi police have since dispatched a team to Siziba’s homestead to collect Mukachana’s body and for a post-mortem at Neshuro Hospital.
Police said they suspect the deaths were caused by chemical poisoning linked to inhaling a fumigant pesticide though conclusive investigations are still underway.
Masvingo Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and referred all queries to national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi.

-Herald

Tinashe Sambiri| The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismally failed to solve the power crisis in Zimbabwe.

This was said by CCC led by President Nelson Chamisa.

The prolonged load shedding is grossly affecting business across the country.

Below is CCC’s statement on the power crisis in the country…

ZANU PF has failed to solve the power crisis.

A CCC Government would:

1. Rehabilitate Hwange Power Stations
2. Build additional hydro-power.stations including at Batoka Gorge
3. Modernize Zimbabwe’s transmission infrastructure
4. Open up the energy sector to independent power producers
5. Invest in renewable energy including solar, wind & gas

By A Correspondent- A number of women who were allegedly sexually abused by Walter Magaya have responded to the call made by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) for them to make submissions, according to The Herald.

The leader of the Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries church is accused of sexually abusing several women and girls.

Speaking during a recent press briefing on the preliminary findings of the national inquiry on sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls and child marriages, ZGC chairperson Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe said:

There have been some complainants that have come through but we can not share at the moment how many they are.

We have had some responses in terms of some people coming forward and we are still waiting for more responses. We will inform you as we get more responses from the complainants.

Investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of women by Magaya started last month, according to ZGC.

Previously the probe had been halted in 2019 after Magaya filed an urgent application at the High Court questioning the validity of the investigations.

However, the courts ruled in favour of the Commission paving way for the continuance of the probe.

The Commission is still calling on members of the public who might have complaints against the clergyman to come to present their grievances.

By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga will take home $69,2 million as their combined basic annual salaries in 2023, the latest proposed estimates of expenditure (Bluebook) have revealed.

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube announced the national budget last Thursday.  estimates of expenditure show that Mnangagwa and Chiwenga will earn $5,8 million each as monthly salaries. The wages are equivalent to US$8 964 at the prevailing official rate.

The estimates of expenditure show that in 2022, the unaudited out-turn to September under the President and Vice-Presidents’ salaries and wages vote stood at $18,6 million, while the revised estimate was $10 million more, at $28,1 million.

For the year 2021, the unaudited out-turn was pegged at $32,2 million with indicative estimates for 2024 for Presidential salaries pegged at $95,1 million and $105,9 million, respectively.

In terms of section 102(1) and (2) of Chapter 5, as read with the Sixth Schedule, part 4(20) of the Constitution, which deals with remuneration of Presidents and Vice-Presidents, their salaries must be charged upon and paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

In the 2023 budget, the Office of the President and Cabinet got an allocation of $161,7 billion. Of that amount, $114 billion will be spent by the Presidency, while $2,7 billion will go towards fuel, oil and lubricant expenses.

By A Correspondent- Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s ex-wife, Marry Mubaiwa is returning to her old elegant self if any of her recent pictures are anything to go by.

Marry was spotted earlier today at Harare Magistrates Court looking classy, a development that has reminded many of her modelling days.

This comes a few weeks after she warned that she is contemplating suicide and people should not be surprised if she takes the route.

Mubaiwa has been critically ill for several months after she was diagnosed with acute lymphoedema. Her several applications to seek treatment outside the country were rejected by the courts which led to her right arm being amputated in September.

The former model and video vixen said that she was considering suicide due to the extreme pain that she is in adding that she is not mentally well as she is suffering from depression.

Speaking to a South African publication, Sunday Times, Marry Mubaiwa said,

“I am not well at all, and I feel that if I had gone out of the country to seek better treatment, I would be better, but the court refused to give me my passport as part of bail conditions.

“Especially not seeing my children is very painful to me. Sometimes I start having thoughts of committing suicide — and don’t be surprised [if I do]. I have not spoken to my kids, and I have not seen them since 2019.”

The former second lady added,

“Our children have nothing to do with what is happening between us … These are young children. I always ask myself what he says to them about me. These are kids who need their mother.”

Mubaiwa also insisted that she is innocent of all charges laid against her.

“I spent nights and days crying, asking God: ‘Why did you let this happen to me?’ Everything I am accused of, I didn’t do it.”

“Right now, I am so sick. I am having challenges with my legs that are swollen and so painful, and the doctors told me after the amputation of my right arm that my body has too much fluid.”