A Kariba woman is lucky to be alive after being attacked by an elephant while fetching water from an outside tap early this morning.
Miss Angela Kamberembere was filling up containers with water at Number 1158, Nyamhunga 2 Township, near Nyanhewe Primary School when she suddenly saw the elephant.
The elephant attempted to grab her with the trunk and she fell to the ground.
“The moment the elephant charged to attack me further, its right leg got stuck in a dish.
“This must have distracted it allowing me to recover before I started crawling away after gaining composure,” she said.
Residents in the area have blamed perennial water problems which have resulted in water coming out of taps between midnight and 4pm.
“Kariba Municipality is letting residents down. Instead of sleeping, we are busy filling up containers with water, exposing us to dangers with wild animals.
“We heard Angela screaming and we rushed to make noise which must have distracted the elephant. She is lucky to be alive,” said Mrs Albertina Botai.
Mrs Svinurai Vhareni said the elephant now frequents the area where it drinks water stored in dishes and other containers.
Mrs Vhareni said their rooms were too small to store water indoors.
The residents said water problems started in 2018 when Kariba Municipality connected additional institutional water users.
Senegalese star Sadio Mane has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injury.
The Bayern Munich star limped off in the opening hour of the German giants’ 6-1 demolition of Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Multiple reports in Europe suggest that the former Liverpool man will not be on the plane to Qatar for the 22 edition of the global extravaganza, which kicks off in 13 days’ time.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has accused political rival Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa of deliberately delaying the implementation of reforms before polls.
President Chamisa slammmed Mr Mnangagwa’s administration for playing mind games with citizens.
Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa called for key reforms before elections.
“There are no genuine reforms in the Zpf/government proposed electoral reforms by cabinet.
A pre-election pact on reforms by all parties, civil society and stakeholders is key.
Any unilateral political decision will produce a disputed and discredited national leadership.#onevision
VISIONARY LEADERS from other countries like UAE, Singapore, Malaysia etc. saw this and worked for their countries to get there. Zimbabwe can be that country too if we choose right leaders, vote for real change and stop looting of national resources. #RegisterToVote,” said President in a statement.
Tinashe Sambiri|Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is looting civil servants’ money in broad daylight.
This was said by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change ( CCC) led by President Nelson Chamisa.
In a statement on Wednesday, CCC denounced the rampant looting of resources by Mr Mnangagwa’s administration.
“CORRUPTION IS KILLING US: The regime in Harare looted the civil servants’ medical service provider, PSMAS, until it closed shop. Now the same looters are using the public funds to bail out the same institution it looted. We need new leaders.
The situation in Zimbabwe requires a robust, brave, and proactive responses, solutions and actions.
As CCC , we offer a new democracy promise with actions and solutions to the agenda for real transformation in Zimbabwe.
We offer our promise and commitment to a New Zimbabwe under our soon to be availed New Zimbabwe Document.”
ZANU PF leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa is begging for Zimbabwe to be readmitted into the Commonwealth after 19 years continuing outside it, it has emerged, just as an assessment mission was expected in the country tomorrow for a week-long visit.
The trip is aimed at assessing progress made by Zimbabwe following an application submitted in 2018 for re-admission into the club.
The visit dovetails with the Second Republic led by Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement thrust anchored with the policy of a “friend to all and an enemy to none”.
In a statement last night, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Frederick Shava said the mission will be led by Assistant Secretary General, Professor Luis Franceschi and will be in the country from November 12 to 18, 2022.
“A Commonwealth assessment mission will be in Zimbabwe from November 12 to 18, 2022, at the invitation of His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa, to assess the progress that the country has made following the application it submitted in 2018 to rejoin the organisation.
“The mission, led by assistant secretary general Professor Luis Franceschi, will be visiting the country for the third time, in line with Zimbabwe’s re-engagement thrust that seeks to reset and rekindle its foreign relations in order to create a conducive and supportive environment for the successful implementation of NDS1 and the realisation of Vision 2030,” said Minister Shava.
“During the visit, the Mission will meet with His Excellency the President and hold discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ambassador FM Shava, and other ministers and senior Government officials covering the political, legislative and economic reforms that the Government has under the Second Republic. It will also engage the media and other stakeholders on matters of interest to the organisation.”
Commonwealth secretary general, Mrs Patricia Scotland was in South Africa early this month where she addressed the first ordinary session of the 6th Pan African Parliament pledging to deploy a team in Harare to assess the situation on the ground.
She said several engagements had been made and the current stage with regards to Zimbabwe’s application to re-join the club was to have an assessment team which will eventually report back before a position is taken.
Mrs Scotland said she was “delighted that Zimbabwe is putting a great deal of energy and commitment to be re-admitted back into the Commonwealth”.
Mnangagwa met Mrs Scotland in 2019 on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly where the Head of State and Government outlined several steps including reforms that had been undertaken by Zimbabwe.
In his address at the UN General Assembly, President Mnangagwa said it was important to note that Zimbabwe had not been expelled from the Commonwealth, but had withdrawn and the issues that led to its pulling out, that of land reform, had since become water under the bridge.
The land reform programme was meant to address historical imbalances that saw rationalisation of land ownership from white minority owning large swaps of land to the black majority who hitherto had been on unfertile and unproductive soil.-state media
BREAKING: Hon Godfrey Sithole has finally been granted bail after spending 149 days in prison without trial. In a new Zimbabwe, a person is innocent until proven guilty not vice versa like what we’re currently experiencing under Mr Mnangagwa’s regime.
Bail conditions; ✔️ to pay RTGS300k ✔️report twice a week at the St Mary’s police station ✔️not to interfere with witnesses ✔️surrender his diplomatic passport
A 47-year-old Harare woman lost over US$62 000 to three robbers who raided her house yesterday afternoon while she was counting the money in her bedroom.
The incident occurred at a house in Glen Lorne at around 1.30pm.
Investigations revealed that the three robbers who were armed with a pistol raided the house and went straight to her bedroom before stealing the cash.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations are in progress.
“The ZRP is investigating a robbery case where a woman aged 47 was robbed US$62 150 cash on November 9, 2022 at around 1.30pm in Glen Lorne, Harare by three unknown suspects.
“The suspects who were armed with an unidentified pistol pounced at the complainant’s residence and went to the bedroom where she was counting cash. They threatened her with a firearm before stealing the cash,” he said.
Police are appealing to anyone with information that might assist them with investigations to contact any nearest police station.-state media
Zanu PF supporters were shocked by the huge attendance at Tendai Mapangisana’ s funeral in Teteni Village ward 8 Chivi Rural District Council.
The whole village was turned yellow as CCC gave a resounding send off to gallant democratic change Champion.
Tendai Mapangisana died after a long illness.
Tendai Mapangisana’s funeral attracted a huge CCC crowd from all over Chivi North as people respected the role she played in fighting for democratic change.Her political life had great impact in the whole of Chivi North.
“We have lost a true change champion.CCC Chivi North will find it very difficult to find a workaholic like her.It is very difficult to find one to politically replace her.” said Chirasha Zivurawa.
ZanuPF supporters tried to influence villagers not to attend the funeral but were shocked by the crowd.
” Vanhu vanotinyepera kuti havasi veCCC .Chamisa wapinda muno medu maChivi zvebasa asi hatizive kuti vanhu ava wakavawana kupi nokuti havapfeki yellow asi nhasi chokwadi nyika yose kuita yellow seizvi? ” said a ZanuPF Cell chairman who refused to be published for fear of victimization.
“Chivi North yaenda varume.Zvandaona vanhu vanotinyepera kuti vachiri kuda ZanuPF vava vanhu vaChamisa ava” said a ZanuPF member whilst drinking beer at Mhandamabwe Growth Point.
Tendai Mapangisana is a close relative to Change Champion Chidaushe who thanked all CCC members who attended the funeral.
” I have no words to express my sincere gratitude.We are in time of mourning but the respect by CCC and all villagers all show that we desire change .We must all register to vote for change.Our only hope is in President Nelson Chamisa.Despite the intimidation and violence in rural areas the courage to wear yellow at this funeral has shocked me.Change is inevitable.” said Chidaushe.
BREAKING: Hon Godfrey Sithole has finally been granted bail after spending 149 days in prison without trial. In a new Zimbabwe, a person is innocent until proven guilty not vice versa like what we’re currently experiencing under Mr Mnangagwa’s regime.
Bail conditions; ✔️ to pay RTGS300k ✔️report twice a week at the St Mary’s police station ✔️not to interfere with witnesses ✔️surrender his diplomatic passport
A TOTAL of 151 people in Zimbabwe have died from Malaria between January and October 2022 with Mashonaland East and Central provinces recording 658 and 457 cases of infection out of the country’s 1 650 in one week.
This is according to the Ministry of Health and Childcare’s weekly Diseases Surveillance Report for October 17 and 23.
According to the report during the same week, the country recorded 1 650 malaria cases and four deaths from Harare; Murewa and Guruve Districts.
“Zimbabwe recorded 1 650 malaria cases and 4 malaria deaths during the same week. Mash East and Mash Central Provinces recorded the highest number of cases of 658 and 457, respectively, while the deaths were from Murewa District, Guruve District and Harare which recorded 2, 1 and 1 death, respectively,” read the report on the Health Ministry’s Twitter page.
It is added in the report that of the reported cases, 210 (12.7 percent) were from the under-five-year-olds category.
The 2022 cumulative cases of Malaria stand at 92 310 and 151 deaths.
Metro FM and Daily Thetha anchor Pearl Shongwe has died. She was 35.
“It is with great sadness that the Shongwe family announces the untimely passing of our beloved daughter Ntombifuthi Pearl Shongwe,” the newsreader’s family confimed in a statement to News24.
Per the statement, Shongwe died in her sleep. Her body was discovered by neighbours in her Waterfall apartment on Tuesday.
“Our daughter was a celebrated radio broadcaster and TV presenter. Her presence will forever live on in our hearts.”
The family has asked for privacy during their time of mourning, adding that memorial details would be shared in due course.
A cause of death has not been confirmed.
Shongwe’s career in broadcasting started in 2010, when she worked for youth radio station YFM as an entertainment reporter.
She went on to work as a floor MC at Silverstar Casino, and as a reporter for SABC Sport. She also lent her voice to the broadcaster’s flagship programs, including a children sport show, Sports Buzz.
Tributes poured in on social media following the news of her death.
“The SABC has learned through the family of Pearl Shongwe that she has sadly passed away. The SABC extends its heartfelt condolences to the Shongwe Family,” read a tweet from the official South African Broadcasting Corporation’s Twitter account. — News24
By- The South African Police have arrested Zimbabwe Businessman Frank Sadiqi Buyanga on allegations of child trafficking and other charges.
Charges also include immigration violations and forgery, a local online news portal NewZimbabwe.com reported citing a SAPS statement signed by Colonel Athlenda Mathe. Reads the statement:
Sadiqi is wanted by the Zimbabwean authorities for child trafficking, forgery and violation of the immigration act.
The charges emanate from an incident which took place in April 2020 in Zimbabwe where the suspect kidnapped his next of kin and fled with him to South Africa.
A warrant of arrest was immediately issued by Zimbabwean Authorities after which a red notice was also issued by Interpol Harare.
Buyanga and his ex-girlfriend Chantelle Muteswa have for years been embroiled in a legal battle over the custody of their minor son.
In 2020 Buyanga allegedly kidnapped his son from the hands of the mother and fled to South Africa.
This was after he was granted custody by the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling that gave equal access to unmarried couples.
Buyanga was allegedly being accompanied by two men armed with guns when he staged the ‘heist’ outside a Spar Supermarket in Harare’s Waterfalls suburb.
?All political prisoners must be freed. Bail is a constitutional right. They’ve all been incarcerated for a period longer than the ordinary sentence they’d have faced if they were guilty yet they’re innocent.
By- Villagers in diamond-rich Marange, Manicaland province, are demanding to be relocated in protest against being put in a restriction camp under the Protected Places and Areas Act (PPAA).
They said PPAA had subjected the area to underdevelopment, triggering increased human rights violations.
They also threatened to protest on November 15 over the PPAA issue, reported NewsDay Zimbabwe quoting a statement by community-based organisations (CBOs) and civic society organisations (CSOs) operating in Marange. Read the statement:
We are demanding review of General Notice of 180 of 2007 placing Chiadzwa under PPAA, according to section 6(2) of the PPAA. The conditions and compliance to it, therefore, are leading to violation of human rights.
Unjustifiable or unreasonable limitation of constitutional rights, section 86(3) provides that no law may limit the following rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights and no person may violate them: the right to life, the right to dignity, the right not to be tortured or subjected to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. These rights are violated daily in Marange.
(Development is lagging in) Marange community because Mutare Rural District Council is not at liberty to undertake development without permission from the diamond concession holders. The process is arduous and unsustainable.
We demand to be relocated if the PPAA conditions are not reviewed. We did not ask to be in a protected area or under the military. Mining companies in Marange must strengthen their own security capabilities. Government committed to a phased withdrawal of the military in Marange in 2009, but Marange has remained heavily militarised.
Some of the CBOs and CSOs operating in Marange include Marange Development Trust, Chiadzwa Community Development Trust, Bocha Community Development Trust, Centre for Research and Development, Centre for Natural Resources Governance, and Zimbabwe Diamond Allied Workers Union.
Some of the villagers were moved from their homes to pave way for mining activities.
Can one person save our planet from ecological disaster? My answer is absurd. Of course, it is almost impossible to achieve something alone, but if each of us changes our attitude toward the environment, we can accomplish the impossible.
The reason for all environmental problems is people’s irrational and irresponsible behavior. Therefore, changing people’s attitudes toward nature is the key to solving many problems. Today, in many countries of the Western world we can observe the tendency of ecologization of the population, i.e. people change their habits and preferences for the benefit of the environment and nature preservation. This article gives some basic steps for those who are ready to take a new look at environmental problems and are genuinely interested in solving them. For example, saving electricity in the name of ecology, you can play teen patti sites not from your computer but from your phone. Let’s talk about these kinds of tips and tricks below.
What is environmental awareness?
Environmental awareness, or eco-consciousness, is a multi-component concept. It manifests itself in many different ways: it includes sorting waste, living a Zero Waste lifestyle, reducing waste to the minimum possible, avoiding unnecessary, often impulsive purchases, choosing alternative energy sources, and much more. At the heart of it all is, above all, caring for the environment. And it is always the default focus.
In other words, the eco-conscious person runs every decision through their particular rules and requirements, understanding how it will affect nature. So if you start, it is not so difficult, and then it becomes a habit.
How to become an eco-conscious person
Just start. And do it gradually so that the stress of a sudden lifestyle change will be minimal, and you won’t want to return to the way things were.
Start small. For example, buy products strictly according to a list, not everything – and then put them in the trash. Give up plastic bags. For organic waste, you can make a compost pit on the property. Finally, start to sort your garbage.
An even more global aspect of eco-conscientious life deals with the transition to alternative energy sources: solar or wind. It is already a significant financial investment. Of course, such a step requires preparation and specific conditions. But even small steps in the right direction will give excellent results.
There are five basic rules to follow
Conserve Energy. And here it’s simple: turn off the lights when you don’t need them. There’s an instant bonus here – you’ll have to pay less for utilities. You can replace all the bulbs in the house LED. Emphasize – not fluorescent: they contain mercury vapor. Nature would not like that. And they are difficult to dispose of. When buying, choose energy-saving household appliances. It is also a good idea to put a dishwasher if you do not have one. It will allow you to save more water. For the same purpose, it is advised to take a shower instead of a bath and to install economical shower heads. And motion sensors in the rooms will not allow you to bother with turning on and off the light. In general, the list could go almost to infinity. Daily savings of resources by each of us is a massive step towards a “healthy” planet.
Save Water. Water is the source of life on earth and requires special treatment. Try to save water whenever possible, and don’t let water get contaminated by household runoff. Teach your children to turn off the water tap, collect rainwater for irrigation, and avoid throwing garbage into rivers (if you live nearby) and irrigation canals. Large and small rivers originate from the territory of GBAO and flow to several Central Asian countries. So residents of the upper Pyandj/Amu Darya have a great responsibility to keep the river clean.
Do not throw garbage around. Garbage is one of the leading causes of environmental pollution in cities and rural areas. Large amounts of domestic and industrial trash are thrown away daily. Always try to throw trash only in particular garbage cans, and teach your children to do so. If everyone treats nature responsibly and manages their waste, it will noticeably improve the problem with garbage. But it is also the responsibility of local authorities to ensure the collection and disposal of trash.
Give up disposable things. It is what all followers of the Zero Waste movement do, bringing us closer to zero-waste consumption. The main rule is that the less waste, the better. Even by not buying coffee in a paper cup with a plastic lid every time, by giving the barista your thermal mug, or throwing in your bag a reusable water bottle instead of a plastic disposable one, you make the planet cleaner safer.
Try to buy fewer things.
The habit of shopping and buying different products harms the environment. Most unnecessary things end up in a landfill, and some of them, for example, shoes and cosmetics, are tough to recycle. When buying a new something, ask yourself if you need it. If you can’t refuse to update your closet, try to give your old clothes to “second-hand” stores or particular collection points for reusing and recycling things.
Choose eco products.
Suppose you look closely at the products in the store, on many packages. In that case, you will see an “eco” sign indicating the environmental nature of the products and the manufacturer’s attitude towards nature. This sign indicates that only natural products were used for the production, or the packaging is made from recycled material or biodegradable material. By giving preference to eco-products, you support the producers of eco-products and contribute to the preservation of nature.
Choose a bicycle instead of a car.
It is far from a secret that road transport is one of the primary sources of air pollution from various exhaust gases. Therefore, choosing a bicycle or public transportation over a private car significantly contributes to preserving clean air. Today, in many European cities, you can see the trend of bicycle transport, which improves the air quality daily. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you are saving the environment and your budget and having a positive impact on your health.
Environmental Education.
Last but not least, there is environmental education, which plays a vital role in the formation of ecological culture. Unfortunately, most people worldwide do not have access to environmental information and allow a negative impact on nature without realizing it. Accordingly, the more people access ecological education and information; the less pressure will be on our natural environment. Therefore, updating your ecology and environmental protection knowledge is essential, and always be aware of the latest news and trends.
By- South African-based Zimbabwe Businessman Frank Sadiqi Buyanga has been arrested.
Buyanga, who is believed to be Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s business partner, was nabbed in South Africa on allegations of child trafficking and other charges.
Charges also include immigration violations and forgery, a local online news portal NewZimbabwe.com reported citing a SAPS statement signed by Colonel Athlenda Mathe. Reads the statement:
Sadiqi is wanted by the Zimbabwean authorities for child trafficking, forgery and violation of the immigration act.
The charges emanate from an incident which took place in April 2020 in Zimbabwe where the suspect kidnapped his next of kin and fled with him to South Africa.
A warrant of arrest was immediately issued by Zimbabwean Authorities after which a red notice was also issued by Interpol Harare.
Buyanga and his ex-girlfriend Chantelle Muteswa have for years been embroiled in a legal battle over the custody of their minor son.
In 2020 Buyanga allegedly kidnapped his son from the hands of the mother and fled to South Africa.
This was after he was granted custody by the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling that gave equal access to unmarried couples.
Buyanga was allegedly being accompanied by two men armed with guns when he staged the ‘heist’ outside a Spar Supermarket in Harare’s Waterfalls suburb.
Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has named his final 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
The selection is dominated by foreign-based players, with only a few locals called.
Vincent Aboubakar, who competed as a teenager in the 2010 World Cup and again in Brazil in 2014, will captain the team.
But long-serving centre back Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui was dropped from the squad in a shock omission.
Song did not gave no explanation for the axing of the 31-year-old Belgian-based defender at a hastily arranged news conference on Wednesday.
The Indomitable Lions will make their eighth appearance at World Cup – a record for an African nation. They are in Group G and will take on Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil, with their first game on Nov. 24.
Cameroon Squad:
Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy (Abha Club), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Marseille), Andre Onana (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes), Enzo Ebosse (Udinese), Collins Fai (Al Tai), Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union), Nicolas Nkoulou (Aris Salonika), Tolo Nouhou (Seattle Sounders), Christopher Wooh (Stade Rennes)
Midfielders: Martin Hongla (Verona), Pierre Kunde (Olympiakos), Olivier Ntcham (Swansea City), Gael Ondoua (Hannover 96), Samuel Oum Gouet (Mechelen), Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli)
Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Al Nassr), Christian Bassogog (Shanghai Shenhua), Eric-Maxime Choupo Moting (Bayern Munich), Souaibou Marou (Coton Sport), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu (Young Boys Berne), Jerome Ngom (Colombe Dja), Georges-Kevin Nkoudou (Besiktas), Jean-Pierre Nsame (Young Boys Berne), Karl Toko Ekambi (Olympique Lyonnais)- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
By-Five people have been injured in a Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) accident along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.
The bus veered off the road, hit a tree and landed on its side on Wednesday.
Matabeleland North Acting police Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Christopher Mahohoma confirmed the accident to NewsDay.
The officer said the bus driver lost control of the vehicle in which the injured people were travelling in. Mahohoma said:
The bus had 19 passengers on board and the five injured were not seriously hurt but the bus was badly damaged.
Drivers must be cautious on the roads when they are using public roads.
Indications are that Mandlenkosi Manda (31) who was driving an unregistered Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) bus lost control when he tried to overtake another vehicle upon reaching the 1km peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria falls road.
Meanwhile, five days ago, 4 people including the driver, died on the spot while 18 others were injured on the same road when a Binga bus veered off the road.
WHO highlights high cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report 19 October 2022 News release Geneva Reading time: 3 min (815 words) Almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and 2030, costing US$ 27 billion annually, if governments don’t take urgent action to encourage more physical activity among their populations.
The Global status report on physical activity 2022, published today by the World Health Organization, measures the extent to which governments are implementing recommendations to increase physical activity across all ages and abilities.
Data from 194 countries show that overall, progress is slow and that countries need to accelerate the development and implementation of policies to increase levels of physical activity and thereby prevent disease and reduce burden on already overwhelmed health care systems.
Less than 50% of countries have a national physical activity policy, of which less than 40% are operational Only 30% of countries have national physical activity guidelines for all age groups While nearly all countries report a system for monitoring physical activity in adults, 75% of countries monitor physical activity among adolescents, and less than 30% monitor physical activity in children under 5 years In policy areas that could encourage active and sustainable transport, only just over 40% of countries have road design standards that make walking and cycling safer. “We need more countries to scale up implementation of policies to support people to be more active through walking, cycling, sport, and other physical activity. The benefits are huge, not only for the physical and mental health of individuals, but also for societies, environments, and economies…” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, “We hope countries and partners will use this report to build more active, healthier, and fairer societies for all.”
The economic burden of physical inactivity is significant and the cost of treating new cases of preventable non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will reach nearly US$ 300 billion by 2030, around US$ 27 billion annually.
Whilst national policies to tackle NCDs and physical inactivity have increased in recent years, currently 28% of policies are reported to be not funded or implemented. Considered a “best buy” for motivating populations to combat NCDs, the report showed that only just over 50% of countries ran a national communications campaign, or organised mass participation physical activity events in the last two years. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only stalled these initiatives, but it also affected other policy implementation which has widened inequities in access to and, opportunities for, engaging in physical activity for many communities.
To help countries increase physical activity, WHO’s Global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030 (GAPPA) sets out 20 policy recommendations – including policies to create safer roads to encourage more active transport, provide more programmes and opportunities for physical activity in key settings, such as childcare, schools, primary health care and the workplace. Today’s Global Status report assesses country progress against those recommendations, and shows that much more needs to be done. One critical finding in the Global status report on physical activity is the existence of significant gaps in global data to track progress on important policy actions – such as provision of public open space, provision of walking and cycling infrastructure, provision of sport and physical education in schools. The report also calls for weaknesses in some existing data to also be addressed.
“We are missing globally approved indicators to measure access to parks, cycle lanes, foot paths – even though we know that data do exist in some countries. Consequently, we cannot report or track the global provision of infrastructure that will facilitate increases in physical activity, “said Fiona Bull, Head of WHO Physical Activity Unit. “It can be a vicious circle, no indicator and no data leads to no tracking and no accountability, and then too often, to no policy and no investment. What gets measured gets done, and we have some way to go to comprehensively and robustly track national actions on physical activity.”
The report calls for countries to prioritize physical activity as key to improving health and tackling NCDs, integrate physical activity into all relevant policies, and develop tools, guidance and training to improve implementation.
“It is good for public health and makes economic sense to promote more physical activity for everyone,” said Dr Ruediger Krech, Director Department of Health Promotion, WHO. “We need to facilitate inclusive programmes for physical activity for all and ensure people have easier access to them. This report issues a clear call to all countries for stronger and accelerated action by all relevant stakeholders working better together to achieve the global target of a 15% reduction in the prevalence of physical inactivity by 2030.”
Data for the report are drawn from the WHO Noncommunicable Disease Country Capacity Survey (2019 and 2022) and the WHO Global status report on road safety (2018).
The cost of inaction on physical inactivity to healthcare systems manuscript at Preprints with The Lancet (peer-reviewed version forthcoming in The Lancet Global Health)
THERE was drama at the funeral of one of the six victims of the Mazowe Road accident, Charity Chikuku, in Glen View 4 on Tuesday.
Her in-laws accused her of infidelity.
Chikuku, who was married to Earnest Takawira, was buried at her parents’ village in Mutoko.
Chikuku died together with her married friend Ruth Bandawe, who had accompanied her on their escapade to Mozambique.
Four pedestrians also died when the driver of the haulage truck failed to negotiate a curve along the Harare-Mukumbura Road last Friday.
A source told H-Metro that Chikuku left home saying she was going to visit relatives in Mazowe, only for her to embark on a tour of Mozambique, with her haulage truck driver lover.
“Charity had been sleeping with the cross-border truck driver, who was injured in the accident,” said the source.
“Voices were raised as harsh words were exchanged between the two families as they argued about where Charity should be buried.
“Charity’s parents refused and took the body to Mutoko.
“Her parents were shamed and mocked throughout the funeral wake at her husband’s place in Glen View 4.”
Chikuku is reported to have asked Bandawe to accompany the lovers to Mozambique.
Bandawe was married to Mutizwa Takawira (no relation to Earnest).
Mutizwa told H-Metro that Bandawe’s handbag was found in another haulage truck.
“My wife left home saying she was going to Mozambique to buy goods for resale,” said Mutizwa.
“What shocked us was that her handbag was found in another haulage truck, among three trucks, belonging to the same company which were following each other.
“How her handbag came to be in another haulage truck, which was not involved in the accident, remains a mystery.
“Kwasahwira wangu uko kwakazoita noise zvekuti mutumbi wemudzimai wake wakazonovigwa kumusha kwemukadzi.
“Isu we laid Ruth to rest at Granville Cemetery on Tuesday,” he said.
By-Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Zimbabwe for a spate of coups in Africa saying the southern African country set a bad precedent by removing its founding leader late President Robert Mugabe from office in November 2017.
Obasanjo who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007 made the remarks while addressing the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand, Johannesburg South Africa, according to ZimLive. He said:
I once moved a motion in 1999 then that any country that has a government not through constitutional means should be suspended.
There should be no half measures about these; It started in Zimbabwe where they said ‘it’s not a coup and it’s a half coup, it’s near a coup. A coup is a coup! Citizens of Africa have been able to shun leaders who amend the constitution, intending to personally gain from such amendments.
His remarks were apparently in reference to Operation Restore Legacy which was led by then commander Constantino Chiwenga, now state Vice President which resulted in Mugabe’s “forced” resignation.
The Zimbabwean military staged the operation on the eve of 15 November and members of the public joined and thronged to the streets demanding that “Mugabe Must Go!!!”
The events paved way for the installation of Mugabe’s long-time aide and now president Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Since then nations such as Sudan, Mali and Burkina Faso have experienced recent coups and are under military rule.
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is great concern they are starting to become more frequent.
A study by US researchers, Jonathan Powell and Clayton Thyne, identified over 200 coup attempts in Africa since the 1950s and about half of these have been successful.
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has accused political rival Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa of deliberately delaying the implementation of reforms before polls.
President Chamisa slammmed Mr Mnangagwa’s administration for playing mind games with citizens.
Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa called for key reforms before elections.
“There are no genuine reforms in the Zpf/government proposed electoral reforms by cabinet.
A pre-election pact on reforms by all parties, civil society and stakeholders is key.
Any unilateral political decision will produce a disputed and discredited national leadership.#onevision
VISIONARY LEADERS from other countries like UAE, Singapore, Malaysia etc. saw this and worked for their countries to get there. Zimbabwe can be that country too if we choose right leaders, vote for real change and stop looting of national resources. #RegisterToVote,” said President in a statement.
Zanu PF supporters were shocked by the huge attendance at Tendai Mapangisana’ s funeral in Teteni Village ward 8 Chivi Rural District Council.
The whole village was turned yellow as CCC gave a resounding send off to gallant democratic change Champion.
Tendai Mapangisana died after a long illness.
Tendai Mapangisana’s funeral attracted a huge CCC crowd from all over Chivi North as people respected the role she played in fighting for democratic change.Her political life had great impact in the whole of Chivi North.
“We have lost a true change champion.CCC Chivi North will find it very difficult to find a workaholic like her.It is very difficult to find one to politically replace her.” said Chirasha Zivurawa.
ZanuPF supporters tried to influence villagers not to attend the funeral but were shocked by the crowd.
” Vanhu vanotinyepera kuti havasi veCCC .Chamisa wapinda muno medu maChivi zvebasa asi hatizive kuti vanhu ava wakavawana kupi nokuti havapfeki yellow asi nhasi chokwadi nyika yose kuita yellow seizvi? ” said a ZanuPF Cell chairman who refused to be published for fear of victimization.
“Chivi North yaenda varume.Zvandaona vanhu vanotinyepera kuti vachiri kuda ZanuPF vava vanhu vaChamisa ava” said a ZanuPF member whilst drinking beer at Mhandamabwe Growth Point.
Tendai Mapangisana is a close relative to Change Champion Chidaushe who thanked all CCC members who attended the funeral.
” I have no words to express my sincere gratitude.We are in time of mourning but the respect by CCC and all villagers all show that we desire change .We must all register to vote for change.Our only hope is in President Nelson Chamisa.Despite the intimidation and violence in rural areas the courage to wear yellow at this funeral has shocked me.Change is inevitable.” said Chidaushe.
BREAKING: Hon Godfrey Sithole has finally been granted bail after spending 149 days in prison without trial. In a new Zimbabwe, a person is innocent until proven guilty not vice versa like what we’re currently experiencing under Mr Mnangagwa’s regime.
Bail conditions; ✔️ to pay RTGS300k ✔️report twice a week at the St Mary’s police station ✔️not to interfere with witnesses ✔️surrender his diplomatic passport
Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole has finally been granted bail after spending 149 days behind bars on charges of inciting the June 14 Nyatsime violence.
Job Sikhala, Sithole’s co-accused remains behind bars awaiting trial on 12 November 2022.
The two are represented by human rights lawyers, Beatrice Mtetwa and Jeremiah Bhamu who is instructed by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum and Zimbabwe Lawyers For Human Rights.
By A Correspondent| Police have arrested a 62-year old woman from Darwendale after she allegedly murdered her 81-year-old husband following a misunderstanding over infidelity.
According to the police, Mary Banda fought with Nira Benet (81) after they clashed over allegations of infidelity.
Benet was pronounced dead upon arrival at Father O’Hea hospital in Darwendale.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Mary Banda (62) in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Virginia Farm, Darwendale, on 06/11/22, where the suspect fought with her husband, Nira Benet (81), after a misunderstanding over allegations of infidelity.
“The victim, who was having some challenges in breathing, was rushed to Father O’Hea hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.”
Business Correspondent| Three Wingers Enterprises, a Zimbabwean company that focuses on mining consultancy, farming and housing, has launched a programme meant to equip those interested in getting mines with essential guidelines.
According to Three Wingers, going through the legal route is fundamental in mining to avoid inconveniences and embarrassment.
See presentation below:
How to mine legal without a mine Get a “tribute “
A tribute is an agreement with a mine to give you mining rights that allow you to mine on your own.
They are two types of legal tributes and third informal one 1 standard tribute 2 none standard 3 sponsoring ( informal and risky Standard is designed by ministry of mines which gives the grantor ( mine owner ) 5% and tributor 95% full mining rights. This is signed at ministry of mines . 2 none standard tribute are discussed by both parties and put in writing signed at ministry of mines
3 sponsoring is unofficial agreement ( risky ) but the most common across the country N.B only agreements signed at the ministry of mines are legal recognized.
The other option is to buy an existing claim productive at an agreed price and payment option. Each agreement signed attracts a fee.
Tinashe Sambiri|Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is looting civil servants’ money in broad daylight.
This was said by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change ( CCC) led by President Nelson Chamisa.
In a statement on Wednesday, CCC denounced the rampant looting of resources by Mr Mnangagwa’s administration.
“CORRUPTION IS KILLING US: The regime in Harare looted the civil servants’ medical service provider, PSMAS, until it closed shop. Now the same looters are using the public funds to bail out the same institution it looted. We need new leaders.
The situation in Zimbabwe requires a robust, brave, and proactive responses, solutions and actions.
As CCC , we offer a new democracy promise with actions and solutions to the agenda for real transformation in Zimbabwe.
We offer our promise and commitment to a New Zimbabwe under our soon to be availed New Zimbabwe Document.”
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has accused political rival Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa of deliberately delaying the implementation of reforms before polls.
President Chamisa slammmed Mr Mnangagwa’s administration for playing mind games with citizens.
Writing on Twitter, President Chamisa called for key reforms before elections.
“There are no genuine reforms in the Zpf/government proposed electoral reforms by cabinet.
A pre-election pact on reforms by all parties, civil society and stakeholders is key.
Any unilateral political decision will produce a disputed and discredited national leadership.#onevision
VISIONARY LEADERS from other countries like UAE, Singapore, Malaysia etc. saw this and worked for their countries to get there. Zimbabwe can be that country too if we choose right leaders, vote for real change and stop looting of national resources. #RegisterToVote,” said President in a statement.
A White Beatrice farmer Rob Kind has been taken to court by a labour union,Progressive Agriculture and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe(PAAWUZ) for allegedly failing to pay union dues.
The case is being heard at the Beatrice Magistrate Court and during the trial yesterday before Magistrate Babra Maketo ,PAAWUZ ,which is the complainant represented by its general secretary Phillip Mafundu took the Beatrice farmer to task over his failure to deduct and remit union subscriptions of his workers .
It is the state case that in August 2019 ,Mafundu representing PAAWUZ visited the accused’s farm soliciting for union membership where he met some workers who then joined the union.
“Sometime in the month of August 2019 and at Nyarugondo Farm,Beatrice ,the complainant visited the farms in a bid to liase with the accused person’s employees so that they could join his PAAWUZ union and be legally represented by the union.
“The employees’ farm workers joined the complainant’s union and the complainant then informed the accused person and gave him stop order forms signed by the employees so that they could be legally represented by the union and that they were to collect USD$3.00 from each member as joining fee for the month of September 2019,”reads part of the state outline.
The union say the failure by the farmer to deduct and remit the dues since 2019 has costed them over US$4 000 crippling its work as a labour union.
“Due to reasons known to himself ,the accused failed to collect the subscriptions of the US$3.00 from each member per month from September 2019 to September 2022.
“For the court’s knowledge ,as a result of this predujice ,the union has been struggling to fulfill its mandate of representing farm workers,”PAAWUZ general secretary Mafundu told the court.
The farmer represented by a lawyer one Chitowamambo from Atukwa Attorneys legal firm was at pains to try to distance himself from the allegations saying he did not receive the stop orders in person.
However,the Prosecutor Munyaradzi Karimazondo asked him to confirm if he had learnt of the visit of the union to which he affirmatively responded.
The gallery was left puzzled with how the Beatrice farmer was trying to evade from being liable to the offense to as far as claiming that he was not responsible for recruiting of workers but at the same time confirming that he does the day-to-day running of the farm.
The magistrate Babra Mateko after hearing the submissions from both the complainant and the defense counsel handed 23 November as the judgement day.
By A Correspondent- Lulu Menziwa, a South African slay queen, has resorted to social media to mourn her Zimbabwean ex-lover Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure.
Lulu Menziwa, who has been known as one of Mzansi’s hottest teachers due to her voluptuous curvy form, recently paid respect to Ginimbi on the occasion of his death anniversary.
Ginimbi died in a road traffic collision along Borrowdale Road on November 8, 2020, with three friends: Limumba Karim from Malawi, a model only recognized as Elisha from Mozambique, and our very own fitness trainer Mitchelle Amuli, also known as Moana.
Lulu Menziwa took to Instagram to share a photo of the late socialite Ginimbi.
Captioning the picture, she wrote;
On this day 2 years back we lost you G. Continue resting, she wrote.
By A Correspondent- There was drama at the funeral of one of the six victims of the Mazowe Road accident, Charity Chikuku, in Glen View 4 on Tuesday.
Her in-laws accused her of infidelity.
Chikuku, who was married to Earnest Takawira, was buried at her parents’ village in Mutoko.
Chikuku died together with her married friend Ruth Bandawe, who had accompanied her on their escapade to Mozambique.
Four pedestrians also died when the driver of the haulage truck failed to negotiate a curve along the Harare-Mukumbura Road last Friday.
A source told H-Metro that Chikuku left home saying she was going to visit relatives in Mazowe, only for her to embark on a tour of Mozambique, with her haulage truck driver lover.
“Charity had been sleeping with the cross-border truck driver, who was injured in the accident,” said the source.
“Voices were raised as harsh words were exchanged between the two families as they argued about where Charity should be buried.
“Charity’s parents refused and took the body to Mutoko.
“Her parents were shamed and mocked throughout the funeral wake at her husband’s place in Glen View 4.”
Chikuku is reported to have asked Bandawe to accompany the lovers to Mozambique.
Bandawe was married to Mutizwa Takawira (no relation to Earnest).
Mutizwa told H-Metro that Bandawe’s handbag was found in another haulage truck.
“My wife left home saying she was going to Mozambique to buy goods for resale,” said Mutizwa.
“What shocked us was that her handbag was found in another haulage truck, among three trucks, belonging to the same company which were following each other.
“How her handbag came to be in another haulage truck, which was not involved in the accident, remains a mystery.
“Kwasahwira wangu uko kwakazoita noise zvekuti mutumbi wemudzimai wake wakazonovigwa kumusha kwemukadzi.
“Isu we laid Ruth to rest at Granville Cemetery on Tuesday,” he said. H Metro
RISING filmmaker and Millennial Academy School student Tinayeishe Wakatama is on cloud nine after scooping the Judges Champion Award worth US$5 000 at the recently held ConnectHER Film Festival at St Andrew’s Dell Fine Arts Centre Austin, Texas in America.
The festival is an international youth competition that showcases short films produced by young filmmakers around the world based on issues that impact on women and girls.
The young filmmaker and actor received the award in absentia because she is sitting for her A-Level final examinations.
Her exploits in acting and filmmaking demonstrated in the film And That’s On Period, which promotes gender equality, specifically the sanitary health of impoverished women, impressed the judges at the festival.
School head Edmond Mudzimu said Wakatama had done well to raise the school’s flag high in a foreign land, adding that the student was their ambassador as the accolades that she keeps getting mean a lot to the Harare-based school.
“Wakatama has always been a force to reckon with at the school as she is constantly participating in anything that has to do with arts and showcasing her talent in unravelled issues that affect people in the community,” he noted, adding that this was not her first international award.
“She has always been a passionate individual regarding civic matters and developmental issues, that is why she chose to work on that topic about gender and sanitary health in a bid to raise awareness for feminine needs.”
Mudzimu added: “We supported her when she started making the film And That’s On Period because we have always known her to be a vibrant and energetic student, especially in literature. I took it upon myself to mentor her on language skills to use when acting and writing films, and most of her exposure comes from engaging in the interact club, public speaking and debate clubs at the school.”
Wakatama’s role in the film helped to foster a sense of unity among the pupils as she worked with them playing various characters depicting issues around sanitary products and gender roles.
“In the film, Wakatama was joined by other students as the cast. This developed collaborative skills and teamwork with students coming together working on the project which was quite inspiring,” he said.
Mudzimu described Wakatama as an important asset to the school.
“Wakatama has done a lot of work for the school, from hosting functions such as prize and speech-giving day as the master of ceremony and has also written some literature pieces that have been recognised internationally,” he added.
By Nomusa Garikai- Yes, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is in Egypt for UN COP27 Climate Summit.
He will, no doubt, be accompanied by the usual high-powered delegation of hangers-on. He will complain of how sanctions are stopping Zimbabwe from addressing the Climate change challenges and call for the sanctions to be lifted.
He will also call on the developed nations to honour their Climate Fund commitments; hoping against hope that Zimbabwe will get something regardless of the country’s reputation as one of the most corrupt and wasteful nations.
But most important of all, COP27 is a photo opportunity, Mnangagwa would hurt to miss!
To UN official COP27 stands for “27th Conference of the Parties”, to many people it is just a talking shop and to many third world leaders it is another opportunity to pile on the pressure on the developed nations for handouts.
UK PM Rishi Sunak says UK remains committed to £11.6 billion climate fund to help developing countries to cope with the ill effects of climate change and to transition from present position of emitting green-house gases to net zero emission.
Third world countries like Zimbabwe’s failure to stamp out corruption has given some of the developed countries the excuse drag their feet on their commitments to the climate fund.
They know whatever countries like Zimbabwe get, they will waste most of it. Zimbabwe received the least covid-19 aid for the same reason – corruption.
Former Health Minister Obadiah Moyo was sacked when details came out that he was behind the looting of US$60 million, in donated covid 19 funds. The case has been kicked into touch, which is the norm given Zanu PF catch and release policy!
The Earth’s temperature has increased exponentially to march the rise of green-house gases released into the atmosphere. warming continues to rise.
The average global temperature has risen by 1.15 degrees Centigrade in the last 300 years, marking start of the industrial revolution and the increased consumption of fossil fuel to power the machines.
The increase in the Earth’s average temperature, only 1.15 degrees Centigrade, has cause very significant climate changes.
The temperature rise has resulted in glaciers melting resulting in significant sea level rise and flood many coastal land and cities.
The temperature variation has disrupted the weather pattern increasing the frequency and extend of extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, floods, drought, etc.
“We are in the fight of our lives and we are losing … And our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible,” UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres warned in his COP 27 opening remarks.
“We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.”
Like it or not we, in the developing countries have contributed the least to global warming and yet we are the ones paying most dearly for it.
Whenever those in the developed nations catch flu, we in the developing world are coughing blood or worse! It is therefore in our interest to play a more positive role in fighting global warming by making sure every dollar we receive from the Climate Fund is used wisely and accounted for!
For Zimbabwe to play a meaningful role in fighting Climate Change, we must first implement the democratic reforms and end the curse of rigged elections and bad governance.
Because as long as Zimbabwe remains a pariah state ruled by corrupt, incompetent and murderous thugs, in power because they rig elections, nothing of substance will change!
A psychiatric inmate at Chikurubi Maximum Prison allegedly murdered a colleague by striking him with a hoe on the head and face several times following a misunderstanding in 2019, court heard on Wednesday.
Rapheus Mandiko (31) appeared for trial commencement before High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi.
Mandiko pleaded not guilty, arguing that he does not remember committing the crime.
The High Court reserved judgement.
Mandiko argued that he is a mental health patient, and was not in a right state of mind on the day he committed the crime.
According to the State, Mandiko was detained in Chikurubi Maximum Prison Psychiatric Unit.
It is the State’s case that on the fateful night of September 21, 2019, the prisoner smuggled a hoe into his cell from the storeroom during the day and wrapped it up in a blanket.
The court heard that during the night, Mandiko took the hoe and approached Tapiwa Nduna’s cell and attacked him, threatening other inmates who tried to intervene.
Court heard the now-deceased became unconscious after the savage attack.
Mandiko then allegedly took a rope and tied the late’s feet and shouted ‘Ndamupedzera (I have finished with him). He is alleged to have told all inmates to be quiet and spent the night walking up and down the corridor carrying the hoe.
Postmortem showed that Nduna suffered brain injury and severe head trauma.
By A Correspondent- A 26 year old Masvingo man masquerading as a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) official was this week denied bail when he appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Conceptor Ngwerune for allegedly defrauding desperate ZIMSEC certificate seekers and leaking 2022 Ordinary and Advanced level examinations.
Kudakwashe Betserai is accused of fraud and contravening section 35(a) and (b) of the ZIMSEC Chapter 25:18 for unlawfully gaining access or revealing contents of any examination material.
It is the state case as presented by prosecutor Tichaona Chakavarika that the accused defrauded different desperate and unsuspecting ZIMSEC duplicate Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificate seekers.
It is alleged that sometime in February 2020, Betserai approached Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and registered a simcard in the name ZIMSEC Mutare which he used to activate Ecocash and WhatsApp accounts and advertised that he had the capacity to replace lost certificates at a replacement fee of US$ 150.
The matter came to light after victims of the scam realized that Betserai became evasive after receiving the money and stormed ZIMSEC Security and Loss Control manager James Nyabonde’s office in Harare demanding for certificates or a refund to the surprise of the complainant.
The accused is also alleged to have fraudulently obtained an Econet Simcard and activated Ecocash and WhatsApp accounts which he used to distribute ZIMSEC 2022 Ordinary level Mathematics Paper 2, English Paper 1 and Science Paper 2.
The sources from which he got the papers from are yet to be established.
The State said the accused reportedly defrauded more than 50 people using the method and is highly likely to interfere with state witnesses if granted bail.
Betserai is said to have received varying amounts from victims into his Ecocash, Mukuru.com and Innbucks accounts.
A team from Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Commercial Crimes Division in Masvingo recovered an iPhone 6 and Vodafone handset which contains an Econet Simcard used to receive some Ecocash payments and also ZIMSEC O Level papers with indications that it had been forwarded to several beneficiaries.
Betserai was remanded in custody to November 15, 2022. TellZimNews
Independent Norton MP Temba Mliswa has refuted reports that he was robbed of US$25 000 by hookers at Monomotapa Hotel whilst emphasising his insatiable desire is for single Zimbabwean mothers.
Prior to Mliswa’s comments, reports went viral on social media alleging that the lawmaker was found lying naked in a hotel room following a late night with two alleged Kenyan women.
According to the reports, Mliswa had invited the alleged ladies of the night to his room for some after party activities, which resulted in him losing money that was stashed in his briefcase.
Contrary to the article, Mliswa, in a video, said the reports were untrue and that he preferred Zimbabwean single mothers.
“Why would I want Kenyan women when there are beautiful Zimbabwean women, especially in my modus operandi which you all know and I have been open (M2s M3s M4s) mothers of two three or four and I like them because I like to be with their kids and I love their kids and I can not separate the two by the way,” Mliswa said.
“I was not at the Monomotapa Hotel. I have not been to the Monomotapa Hotel in a very long time. I have never been booked at the Monomotapa Hotel. At the same time I did not have twenty five thousand,” he added.
In a video that accompanied the article on social media, Mliswa was dancing to an Amapiano song whilst balancing a glass of beer on top of his head.
“So to you who are giving me the prominence that I never thought I had, thanks so much for making me big. I think there have been too many hits and it makes me the bigger person that I thought I was.
“And at the end of the day, even when I dance to Amapiano with a glass on my head it is because I have balance not because I was drunk,” said the Independent MP.
By A Correspondent-Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has sacked over 11 000 employees and is set to extend the hiring freeze.
Meta had overextended, The Guardian reported citing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Like many of its competitors, Meta believed the rise in online activity during the coronavirus pandemic was a permanent shift which could continue even yonder the lockdowns.
As Meta’s revenue surged during the lockdowns, the company invested accordingly.
However, Meta’s revenues contracted, leaving the company, with almost 90 000 employees, financially exposed.
Zuckerberg also said wider “macroeconomic downturn” hammered all tech stocks equally, as profit today started to look tastier than growth tomorrow in the eyes of investors facing the end of the western world’s zero interest rate policy.
He also said there has been “Increased competition,” which hurt further, as did “ads signal loss.
Although Zuckerberg did not name Facebook’s rivals, it is believed he was referring to competition from TikTok, a trendy app stealing users and dominating the zeitgeist and a change of policy at Apple.
In 2021, Apple limited the amount of data, or “signals”, Facebook could gather about the behaviour of iPhone users, which made it harder for small businesses to use Facebook adverts to profitably acquire new customers.
In 2021 alone, Meta spent more than $12bn (£10bn) on research and design (R&D) at its Reality Labs metaverse wing and brought in barely a sixth of that in the few metaverse products it actually makes revenue from.
Those losses are growing: in 2019 Reality Labs lost $4.5bn with $500m in revenue, and in 2020 $6.6bn with $1.1bn in revenue. In an earnings call in February, Zuckerberg said he expected the losses to “increase meaningfully” over 2022.
Shareholders panicked. Brad Gerstner, the founder of Altimeter Capital, and a long-term shareholder in the company wrote an open letter to Zuckerberg in October, calling on him to radically scale back.
If Gerstner’s estimate is even remotely accurate, Meta could pay every single employee who is losing their job a $9m severance fee, and still spend less than it is expected to invest in building out the metaverse business.
Players in the agricultural sector now have an opportunity to boost their output by being able to monitor their crops using sensors as well as keeping track of their tractors, combine harvesters and other farming equipment using Econet’s Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology.
The M2M platform allows machinery and other business assets, such as warehouse or office surveillance cameras, to be managed remotely, without human intervention, by installing a device with a global subscriber identity module on site.
Using this technology, farmers can install sensors in the fields to monitor soil, water, light, humidity, and temperature conditions remotely, using their mobile phones.
When the censors are combined with smart irrigation systems, crops are only irrigated when they need to be watered, delivering substantial benefits for both water use efficiency and increased yield.
Econet’s M2M technology can also be used to transform water billing systems with the advent of smart metering, which will allow municipalities in the country to digitise their processes.
For the water utility and transportation companies, smart meters provide multiple benefits, including leak detection, energy reduction, demand forecasting, enhanced awareness campaigns, promotion of efficient appliances and performance monitoring.
From the customer’s side, smart meters can provide information on when and where water is being used, comparisons of own water use against other customers, and quick leak detections.
The head of Econet’s Business Solutions (EBS) unit, Dr Jimmy Shindi, said the introduction of smart meters will be a huge milestone for the local municipalities that are struggling with revenue collections, thus affecting operations.
“This will not only ensure that there is accurate charging of water usage, but also expedite the switch to prepaid water solutions,” he said.
The M2M technology is already benefiting many businesses that use data collected by connected devices to monitor inventory supply levels, energy use and equipment temperatures, among other things, to guarantee service quality, boost operational efficiencies and save costs.
“We are eliminating human intervention for secure Machine-2-Machine communication through our technology that is helping businesses achieve greater efficiency, coupled with robust security,” added Dr Shindi.
By making a switch to M2M, said Dr Shindi, manufacturers can reduce costs, optimize and integrate processes, and get comprehensive insights into their manufacturing processes.
“M2M technologies uses advanced sensors and chips to monitor a machine’s overall state and performance. If vibrations, temperature, pressure changes, and other signs of mechanical failure are detected, the system automatically communicates this information to other connected devices, allowing workers to spot and resolve problems faster.
“These technologies also help to enhance machine performance and productivity. Since M2M connected devices can spot warning signs and relay problems almost instantly, companies can deliver all of the preventative maintenance tasks to preserve the machines’ longevity and ensure an efficient performance,” he said.
Globally, the M2M technology has seen a shift into the passive tracking space as well as container tracking.
Passive tracking, which refers to the tracking of stationery vendors selling on behalf of an organisation, gives companies guarantees that they have adequate representation of their stationery sales trucks in all the spaces they need to be and maximise on revenues.
On the other hand, container tracking becomes necessary when the cargo is not confined to a specific truck and can be shifted from rail to road. In this instance, it is crucial to ensure that the contents of a container remain safe despite the changes in the transport mode.
Econet is Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications and technology company, providing mobile services to over 12 million connected customers. Since the launch of its services in 1998, the company has led in being the first to launch 3G and 4G services nationwide. More recently, it became the first operator to launch 5G services in the country.
By A Correspondent- New details have emerged in the case of a pregnant nine-year-old girl from Masekesa village in Tsholotsho under Chief Gampu amid indications that the family lived with a young male relative.
Chief Gampu has called for the interrogation of the young man emphasising that he was not accusing the man.
The traditional leader said the young man left a few months ago allegedly to seek employment in Dogwe village, one of the villages in the district.
The Chronicle quotes Chief Gampu as saying:
I am not at all saying the young man is responsible for what happened, neither am I saying the father did not but it is known that the family was living with a young relative who I believe is related to the girl’s mother and maybe the police may actually want to interview him as well, just like they did to the father.
The traditional leader said society was expected to protect young, innocent children instead of exposing them to such heinous acts.
He said he was going to spearhead awareness campaigns in his area of jurisdiction and encouraged other traditional leaders to also embark on such programmes so as to encourage and inform people about concerns related to child abuse while encouraging them to speak out against such vices
The young girl who was just eight years old when she fell pregnant, with suspicions that she was raped, is set to give birth through a cesarean delivery on November 17 at United Bulawayo Hospitals.
The incident led to the arrest of the girl’s biological father (29) who allegedly warned his daughter that “goblins will visit her at night and insert something in her private parts
Information deputy minister Kindness Paradza says government will not succumb to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa’s demands for electoral reforms.
Kindness Paradza…
“If Chamisa wants electoral reforms, he has to work through Parliament. If the [Electoral Amendment] Bill goes to Parliament, it will go for public scrutiny through public hearings where, if he wants to make any submissions, he can do so through his Members of Parliament and supporters,” Paradza told NewsDay yesterday.
That is democracy in our view. But it does not have to be a demand because we do not succumb to demands. We are the ruling party and have been in power for 42 years and we do not succumb to demands from the opposition.”
Paradza was responding to Chamisa’s Twitter post that a 2023 pre-election pact is the only way to go for the country to avoid a disputed poll outcome.
Chamisa, who narrowly lost to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the disputed 2018 elections, said various stakeholders should be consulted on the pre-election pact.
“There are no genuine reforms in the Zanu PF government proposed electoral reforms by the Cabinet. A pre-election pact on reforms by all parties, civil society and stakeholders is key. Any unilateral political decision will produce a disputed and discredited national leadership,” he tweeted.
Government last month announced that Cabinet had approved the principles of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2022.
Electoral stakeholders, including the opposition, however, said they were not consulted on the draft of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2022.
The Bill is silent on demands by the opposition and other independent election watchdogs.
In September, Chamisa launched the CCC’s pre-election pact on electoral reforms blueprint.
During the launch, Chamisa said Zimbabwe had over the years experienced a series of elections that failed credibility and integrity tests.
Yesterday, CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said the electoral reform agenda remained CCC’s priority.
“The CCC is currently seized with ensuring that any amendments to the Electoral Act are the product of wide consultation with all stakeholders, including civic society, citizens and political parties. The citizens have unequivocally placed their faith in the CCC,” Mahere said.
“Against all odds, we have demonstrated that we are a competent, credible alternative to Zanu PF. Even the Afrobarometer report states that if an election were called today, CCC would win. Zanu PF can never win a free and fair election in Zimbabwe. That is sealed and settled. This is why they are panicking and resorting to violence. We want elections, not war.”
Zimbabwe Electoral Comission (Zec) chief elections officer Utoile Silaigwana demanded questions in writing when asked what progress had been made in addressing CCC concerns over electoral malpractices.
“These are mere allegations which we do not know their basis. Send us questions in writing so that we respond,” Silaigwana said.
He had not responded to the questions by the time of going to print.
Some of the alleged electoral malpractices cited by CCC include violence against its members, Zec’s failure to release a credible voters roll, vote-buying and lack of access to the State media, among others.
Political analysts say this pointed to another disputed poll.
The analysts yesterday said odds were against the opposition as the country marches towards the 2023 elections.
Analyst Rashweat Mukundu said: “The CCC is walking a tightrope between a call for its supporters to come out in numbers to vote, while at the same time contending with the violence and the uneven political environment, hence the shift to extremes in messaging on political mobilisation strategies.”
Political analyst Vivid Gwede said. “The last round of the Afrobarometer showed Chamisa leading his opponent President Mnangagwa. But the opposition should be cautioned against overconfidence. A lot has happened since those survey results came out.”
CCC has ruled out boycotting the elections despite failure by government to implement electoral reforms. -Newsday
ELECTORAL watchdog, Election Resource Centre (ERC) has given the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) a seven-day ultimatum to furnish it with an electronic copy of the voters roll to be used in the delimitation exercise.
If Zec fails to meet the demand, which it says it will respond to through its lawyers, it faces a possible lawsuit. In July after closure of inspection of the voter’s roll, ERC wrote to Zec requesting a copy of the electronic voters roll.
On October 20, 2022, Zec agreed, but said it can provide the voters roll in hard copy format at a cost of US$187 238.
In a letter addressed to Zec chief elections officer Utoile Silaigwana dated November 7, Tarisai Mutangi of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) on behalf of ERC, said since February 2022 they had been seeking to access the national voters roll to be used for the delimitation process.
“We are aware that this costing has its basis in Statutory Instrument 145 of 2022 (Electoral (Voter Registration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (No1)), which imposes US$1 per page of the roll as the unit price,” Mutangi said.
“Our client is of the view, and we agree, that this cost is shockingly high and clearly is more than the ‘reasonable costs’ of providing the voters roll contrary to section 21 of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13].”
He described the price as bordering on unconstitutionality and having a chilling effect on political rights provided for in section 67 of the Constitution, adding that it made those rights illusory as they were now dependent on material comfort.
“On the contrary, an electronic voters roll costs US$200,” Mutangi said.
He accused Zec of refusing with the voters’ roll under the guise that it was “enhancing the security of the electronic voters roll”.
“Our respectful view is that, once the voters roll is available in hard copy, so should be the electronic one as both are provided for in a unitary provision, namely section 21(4) of the Electoral Act.”
Mutangi said electoral processes should be transparent, hence the need for Zec to avail the voters roll.
“In the above circumstances, our client is deeply concerned about the escalating cost of political participation in the country. The provision of a hard copy voters roll in these circumstances is inconsistent with these principles, while an electronic copy would address the problem making elections more transparent.”
Mutangi said there was need for dialogue to find solutions to the problem before the 2023 elections.
“We look forward to hearing from you on this matter within seven days of this letter, and your usual co-operation in treating these matters with the urgency they deserve,” he said.
Meanwhile, Project Vote 263 executive director Youngerson Matete has also given a 14-day ultimatum to Zec to avail the electronic voters roll. Contacted for comment, Zec spokesperson Jasper Mangwana said: “The commission will respond to ERC through their lawyers.” –Newsday
A TOTAL of 151 people in Zimbabwe have died from Malaria between January and October 2022 with Mashonaland East and Central provinces recording 658 and 457 cases of infection out of the country’s 1 650 in one week.
This is according to the Ministry of Health and Childcare’s weekly Diseases Surveillance Report for October 17 and 23.
According to the report during the same week, the country recorded 1 650 malaria cases and four deaths from Harare; Murewa and Guruve Districts.
“Zimbabwe recorded 1 650 malaria cases and 4 malaria deaths during the same week. Mash East and Mash Central Provinces recorded the highest number of cases of 658 and 457, respectively, while the deaths were from Murewa District, Guruve District and Harare which recorded 2, 1 and 1 death, respectively,” read the report on the Health Ministry’s Twitter page.
It is added in the report that of the reported cases, 210 (12.7 percent) were from the under-five-year-olds category.
The 2022 cumulative cases of Malaria stand at 92 310 and 151 deaths.
By Thubelihle Wellington Ncube| Creative students have cried out for recognition from the government during a discussion organised by the Zimbabwe Young Graduates and Youth Development Forum held at the College of creative Arts-Africa in Bulawayo earlier today.
The discussion which was graced by multi-award winner for NAMA and BAA actor and film producer Percy Shoko was dubbed ‘‘Rebuilding A Resilient & Sustainable Zimbabwean Economy in Challenging Times Through Entrepreneurship & Innovation”.
‘We feel as though the arts industry has been ignored especially in terms of developing the film and arts industry. We need our own television stations to be upgraded so that the quality of content we produce can be consumed by the local viewers complained one Mellissa a student at the institution.
The program which was meant to re-ignite the fire in the upcoming artists who already have a negative mindset towards the industry they will be entering into, saw a lot of mixed emotions being raised by the students who felt that they were not supported in their artistic endeavors as artists.
Creative students
As an industry that has been facing quite a lot of challenges economically, the students felt that the intervention of the government in sponsoring and proudly supporting the sector like all the other government sectors particularly with promoting local content and supporting partnerships with the international community in the arts sector.
‘Artists are the jesters of the community the one who play a crucial eye-opening role, and act as watchdogs and societal voices. If that voice is not supported then how will Vision 2030 be achieved or the development of the nation be achieved’ lamented Melusi Mhlanga.
Mhlanga further stated that it is such small issues that if the government was to hear the complaints the youths will regain trust in everything and it would even address issues to do with Voter Apathy among the youths.
Metro FM and Daily Thetha anchor Pearl Shongwe has died. She was 35.
“It is with great sadness that the Shongwe family announces the untimely passing of our beloved daughter Ntombifuthi Pearl Shongwe,” the newsreader’s family confimed in a statement to News24.
Per the statement, Shongwe died in her sleep. Her body was discovered by neighbours in her Waterfall apartment on Tuesday.
“Our daughter was a celebrated radio broadcaster and TV presenter. Her presence will forever live on in our hearts.”
The family has asked for privacy during their time of mourning, adding that memorial details would be shared in due course.
A cause of death has not been confirmed.
Shongwe’s career in broadcasting started in 2010, when she worked for youth radio station YFM as an entertainment reporter.
She went on to work as a floor MC at Silverstar Casino, and as a reporter for SABC Sport. She also lent her voice to the broadcaster’s flagship programs, including a children sport show, Sports Buzz.
Tributes poured in on social media following the news of her death.
“The SABC has learned through the family of Pearl Shongwe that she has sadly passed away. The SABC extends its heartfelt condolences to the Shongwe Family,” read a tweet from the official South African Broadcasting Corporation’s Twitter account. — News24
A TOTAL of 151 people in Zimbabwe have died from Malaria between January and October 2022 with Mashonaland East and Central provinces recording 658 and 457 cases of infection out of the country’s 1 650 in one week.
This is according to the Ministry of Health and Childcare’s weekly Diseases Surveillance Report for October 17 and 23.
According to the report during the same week, the country recorded 1 650 malaria cases and four deaths from Harare; Murewa and Guruve Districts.
“Zimbabwe recorded 1 650 malaria cases and 4 malaria deaths during the same week. Mash East and Mash Central Provinces recorded the highest number of cases of 658 and 457, respectively, while the deaths were from Murewa District, Guruve District and Harare which recorded 2, 1 and 1 death, respectively,” read the report on the Health Ministry’s Twitter page.
It is added in the report that of the reported cases, 210 (12.7 percent) were from the under-five-year-olds category.
The 2022 cumulative cases of Malaria stand at 92 310 and 151 deaths.
A 43-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been jailed for an effective three years for stealing R800 000 in tithes in the last four years.
Memory Mutsika was convicted by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for 128 counts of theft.
At the time of committing the offence, she was the treasurer of the Pretoria City Seventh Day Adventist church.
Her responsibilities included transferring tithe and offering deposited to the church account to the Northern Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson for Pretoria, Ms Lumka Mahanjana, said on Wednesday that during the period between 2012 to 2015, Mutsika transferred more than R800 000 of the money received from the tithe and offerings to her bank account. She said the woman converted the money for her personal use and that in court, she pleaded guilty to the charges and asked for a non-custodial sentence to pay the church back the money over five years.
“However, the State argued that Mutsika always indicated her willingness to pay back the money and has not paid back a single cent since March 2022, after she was convicted,” said Ms Mahanjana.
“The magistrate agreed with the State and said Mutsika showed no remorse, and that she only stopped stealing not because of her conscious, but because she was caught.
“The church placed her in a position of trust, but she betrayed that trust. He further said that he viewed Mutsika’s willingness to pay back the money, as a bargaining tool and as a ticket to keep her out of prison.” -state media
By A Correspondent- Four men appeared in court on allegations of murdering a suspected thief.
Alois Banda, (22) Brighton Mubwata (30) Whyman Tsatse (26) and Cyril Baatjes (44) were remanded in custody to November 22 when they appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo.
The quartet was advised to approach the High Court for bail application.
Allegations are that on November 4, Banda apprehended the now deceased, whose name and age are yet to be established, after he had entered into a yard in Ridgeview.
The court heard that Banda and Takudzwa Saidi, who is still at large, started assaulting the man with sticks.
They accused him of trespassing with the intention to steal.
The two also poured water on the man before dragging him to Skymaster Drive where they were joined by the other three in taking turns to assault him.
Banda denied ever assaulting the deceased man.
But, the magistrate told him to make his submissions to the High Court.
A 26 year-old Masvingo man masquerading as a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) official was this week denied bail when he appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Conceptor Ngwerune for allegedly defrauding desperate ZIMSEC certificate seekers and leaking 2022 Ordinary and Advanced level examinations.
Kudakwashe Betserai is accused of fraud and contravening section 35(a) and (b) of the ZIMSEC Chapter 25:18 for unlawfully gaining access or revealing contents of any examination material.
It is the state case as presented by prosecutor Tichaona Chakavarika that the accused defrauded different desperate and unsuspecting ZIMSEC duplicate Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificate seekers.
It is alleged that sometime in February 2020, Betserai approached Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and registered a simcard in the name ZIMSEC Mutare which he used to activate Ecocash and WhatsApp accounts and advertised that he had the capacity to replace lost certificates at a replacement fee of US$ 150.
The matter came to light after victims of the scam realized that Betserai became evasive after receiving the money and stormed ZIMSEC Security and Loss Control manager James Nyabonde’s office in Harare demanding for certificates or a refund to the surprise of the complainant.
The accused is also alleged to have fraudulently obtained an Econet Simcard and activated Ecocash and WhatsApp accounts which he used to distribute ZIMSEC 2022 Ordinary level Mathematics Paper 2, English Paper 1 and Science Paper 2.
The sources from which he got the papers from are yet to be established.
The State said the accused reportedly defrauded more than 50 people using the method and is highly likely to interfere with state witnesses if granted bail.
Betserai is said to have received varying amounts from victims into his Ecocash, Mukuru.com and Innbucks accounts.
A team from Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Commercial Crimes Division in Masvingo recovered an iPhone 6 and Vodafone handset which contains an Econet Simcard used to receive some Ecocash payments and also ZIMSEC O Level papers with indications that it had been forwarded to several beneficiaries.
Betserai was remanded in custody to November 15, 2022. –TellZimNews
Metro FM and Daily Thetha anchor Pearl Shongwe has died. She was 35.
“It is with great sadness that the Shongwe family announces the untimely passing of our beloved daughter Ntombifuthi Pearl Shongwe,” the newsreader’s family confimed in a statement to News24.
Per the statement, Shongwe died in her sleep. Her body was discovered by neighbours in her Waterfall apartment on Tuesday.
“Our daughter was a celebrated radio broadcaster and TV presenter. Her presence will forever live on in our hearts.”
The family has asked for privacy during their time of mourning, adding that memorial details would be shared in due course.
A cause of death has not been confirmed.
Shongwe’s career in broadcasting started in 2010, when she worked for youth radio station YFM as an entertainment reporter.
She went on to work as a floor MC at Silverstar Casino, and as a reporter for SABC Sport. She also lent her voice to the broadcaster’s flagship programs, including a children sport show, Sports Buzz.
Tributes poured in on social media following the news of her death.
“The SABC has learned through the family of Pearl Shongwe that she has sadly passed away. The SABC extends its heartfelt condolences to the Shongwe Family,” read a tweet from the official South African Broadcasting Corporation’s Twitter account. — News24
For the 80th time in the league, since independence, crosstown rivals Dynamos and CAPS United clash in the Harare derby at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The two giants will be looking to dismiss the narrative that the derby, which was one of the most looked-forward to fixtures in the local top-flight, has lost its flare.
DeMbare won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in May and will be hoping for a win to not only end the campaign on a high but appease their ever demanding fans, who watched their team surrender top spot in the league to eventual winners FC Platinum.
Tonderai Ndiraya’s charges started the season brightly but fluffed their lines and allowed the Platinum miners to win their record-equalling fourth league title in a row.
DeMbare will for the 8th season in succession, finish without silverware, a setback which has resulted in Ndiraya coming under the microscope.
CAPS on the hand have had a season to forget.
Makepekepe made headlines for the wrong reasons throughout the campaign, amid serious financial problems which threatened their existence.
Club owner Farai Jere has however managed to steady the ship and the Lloyd Chitembwe-coached side will be fancying their chances against their city rivals.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|CCC Youth Assembly spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma has challenged Zanu PF goons to stop provoking peace loving citizens.
On Tuesday Zanu PF hooligans attempted to disrupt a CCC media briefing in central Harare.
Chuma denounced Zanu PF barbarism indicating young people would not hesitate to protect vulnerable citizens.
“Today ( Tuesday) we managed to successfully drove off ZANU PF youths who wanted to disrupt our @CCCZimbabwe press conference. We will address the media and citizens anywhere, anytime! Next time basopo,” said Chuma.
Tinashe Sambiri|There is no doubt that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new dispensation is just a farce.
Political observers postulate Mr Mnangagwa’s administration is even worse than the dreaded Robert Mugabe regime.
Mr Mnangagwa is violently attacking CCC supporters across the country.
In Gutu Zanu PF goons are terrorising known CCC activists.
Read statement below:
VIOLENCE ALERT
Date: 07.11.22
REF: Gutu CCC Cluster Press Statement On Escalating Political Violence
We, the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Gutu Cluster leadership having met on Friday November 6 2022 and discussed the situation in the district, wish to note with concern and condemn the escalating political violence, intolerance, the selective use of the law and repression caused by Zanu PF in Gutu as the country heads towards the 2023 harmonised elections.
We have observed with dismay the blatant disregard of the law by sponsored Zanu PF thugs who hire trucks and ferry supporters to demonstrate at business premises or residences of citizens believed to be active members of the of CCC.
We have noted with concern the unprovoked physical attacks and torture of CCC members particularly around Mpandawana Growth Point, now a red spot for political violence that have resulted in serious injuries and death.
We also note and condemn the partisan and unprofessional manner in which the Officer-in Charge at ZRP Mpandawana handles political cases by placing Zanu PF thugs above the laws of this country. The culprits are known but never charged or arrested.
The following incidences of violence and intimidation are on record
14 October 2021 fatal attack on Nyasha Zhambe case reported at Gutu Police station,
11 September 2022 attack on Claudios Muyindisi case reported at Chatsworth police station,
24 September 2022 physical attack on Ward 33 Councilor Bernad Chimwango and Langton Mabande Guvava case reported at Gutu Police,
29 September 2022 damage to Vehicle belonging to Desire Tichazorwa case reported at Gutu Police station
We also wish to remind the Police, Government, National Peace and Reconciliation Commission that dozens of people were tortured at an illegal Zanu PF roadblock on 14 October 2021; reports were made to the Police and up to now there has been no conviction or court trial.
Nyasha Zhambe died from injuries sustained at the same roadblock and Police has swept the case under the carpet and up to now the well-known suspects are roaming free and committing new crimes.
We therefore as democracy champions, guided by our leader, Nelson Chamisa’s principled stance on peace and peaceful elections demand that the Government of President Mnangagwa, Police Commissioner General G. Matanga, NPRC chairman , Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson urgently look into this matter to avoid the human carnage witnessed in 2008 where we still have thousands of victims suffering ill health arising from permanent organ damages caused by torture and violence.
We yearn for a New Great Zimbabwe , a nation driven by one shared vision of a prosperous, free and just Nation.
Tinashe Sambiri|There is no doubt that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new dispensation is just a farce.
Political observers postulate Mr Mnangagwa’s administration is even worse than the dreaded Robert Mugabe regime.
Mr Mnangagwa is violently attacking CCC supporters across the country.
In Gutu Zanu PF goons are terrorising known CCC activists.
Read statement below:
VIOLENCE ALERT
Date: 07.11.22
REF: Gutu CCC Cluster Press Statement On Escalating Political Violence
We, the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Gutu Cluster leadership having met on Friday November 6 2022 and discussed the situation in the district, wish to note with concern and condemn the escalating political violence, intolerance, the selective use of the law and repression caused by Zanu PF in Gutu as the country heads towards the 2023 harmonised elections.
We have observed with dismay the blatant disregard of the law by sponsored Zanu PF thugs who hire trucks and ferry supporters to demonstrate at business premises or residences of citizens believed to be active members of the of CCC.
We have noted with concern the unprovoked physical attacks and torture of CCC members particularly around Mpandawana Growth Point, now a red spot for political violence that have resulted in serious injuries and death.
We also note and condemn the partisan and unprofessional manner in which the Officer-in Charge at ZRP Mpandawana handles political cases by placing Zanu PF thugs above the laws of this country. The culprits are known but never charged or arrested.
The following incidences of violence and intimidation are on record
14 October 2021 fatal attack on Nyasha Zhambe case reported at Gutu Police station,
11 September 2022 attack on Claudios Muyindisi case reported at Chatsworth police station,
24 September 2022 physical attack on Ward 33 Councilor Bernad Chimwango and Langton Mabande Guvava case reported at Gutu Police,
29 September 2022 damage to Vehicle belonging to Desire Tichazorwa case reported at Gutu Police station
We also wish to remind the Police, Government, National Peace and Reconciliation Commission that dozens of people were tortured at an illegal Zanu PF roadblock on 14 October 2021; reports were made to the Police and up to now there has been no conviction or court trial.
Nyasha Zhambe died from injuries sustained at the same roadblock and Police has swept the case under the carpet and up to now the well-known suspects are roaming free and committing new crimes.
We therefore as democracy champions, guided by our leader, Nelson Chamisa’s principled stance on peace and peaceful elections demand that the Government of President Mnangagwa, Police Commissioner General G. Matanga, NPRC chairman , Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson urgently look into this matter to avoid the human carnage witnessed in 2008 where we still have thousands of victims suffering ill health arising from permanent organ damages caused by torture and violence.
We yearn for a New Great Zimbabwe , a nation driven by one shared vision of a prosperous, free and just Nation.
Business Correspondent| Three Wingers Enterprises, a Zimbabwean company that focuses on mining consultancy, farming and housing, has launched a programme meant to equip those interested in getting mines with essential guidelines.
According to Three Wingers, going through the legal route is fundamental in mining to avoid inconveniences and embarrassment.
See presentation below:
How to mine legal without a mine Get a “tribute “
A tribute is an agreement with a mine to give you mining rights that allow you to mine on your own.
They are two types of legal tributes and third informal one 1 standard tribute 2 none standard 3 sponsoring ( informal and risky Standard is designed by ministry of mines which gives the grantor ( mine owner ) 5% and tributor 95% full mining rights. This is signed at ministry of mines . 2 none standard tribute are discussed by both parties and put in writing signed at ministry of mines
3 sponsoring is unofficial agreement ( risky ) but the most common across the country N.B only agreements signed at the ministry of mines are legal recognized.
The other option is to buy an existing claim productive at an agreed price and payment option. Each agreement signed attracts a fee.
A Gweru businesswoman (43), who was hypertensive, reportedly died in her car at Monomutapa Police Station in Mtapa suburb, Gweru.
The incident occurred at Monomutapa popularly known as Mtapa Police station in Gweru on Monday morning. Said a source:
The deceased person Ms. Mugobe Sheila Shoshore of Mkoba 13 was a well-known businesswoman involved in the transport business and she had two kombis and a taxi that operates in Senga and Mkoba.
Soshore reportedly parted ways with her daughter Hazel Mawere (19) at TM taxi rank in Gweru city centre at around 5 PM on Sunday and her daughter proceeded to Midlands State University (MSU). Added the source:
On Sunday evening, Shoshore proceeded to ZRP Mtapa where she usually parks her motor vehicle and proceeded to her place of residence.
On November 7, the deceased proceeded to Monomutapa Police Station where she entered the main gate and advised a police officer who was manning the main gate that she was taking out her car.
At around 8.45 AM police officers who were from a routine operation reportedly observed a white Honda Fit parked at the parking space. Said the source:
One of the police officers observed the now deceased occupying the driver’s seat with her head tilted towards the steering wheel and she was motionless.
The officer-in-charge of the police station was advised and an ambulance was called.
The body of the deceased was then conveyed to Gweru Provincial Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem.
The matter was reported under RRB 5367532.- Chronicle
THE Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) has triggered an outcry after raising intra-city charges to $800, which it also says would be equal to one United States dollar.
While the official exchange rate is about $635 to the greenback, Zupco last week announced new rates for peri-urban routes.
“You’re being advised to revert to the gazetted fare of $800 on all peri-urban routes with effect from November 4. For passengers willing to pay in USD, crews are urged to accept US$1 for a journey without an extra charge having to be passed to avoid fare distortions,” the Zupco memorandum, which was signed by Tito Chirau, the Belvedere Depot manager read.
Chirau also told the bus crews that starting from Thursday this week, they will be buying fuel on their own.
“Passengers paying in USD should be given a ticket matching the $800. You’re now mandated to buy your own fuel with effect from November 10 as all highway buses are doing.”
Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts Chitungwiza chairperson Obert Matsika said Zupco was “stealing” from passengers.
“How can they charge USD at the black-market rate? It must charge fares using the bank rate,” Matsika said.
National Consumer Rights Association spokesperson Effie Ncube told NewsDay that the RBZ rate was divorced from the reality on the ground.
“The fact is that the Zimbabwean dollar is worth less than what the government would like citizens to believe. The government-dictated rate is completely out of touch with the realities on the ground,” Ncube said.
Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors president Frederick Maguramhinga said the new charges meant that government was finally recognising the reality on the ground.
“It’s a move which shows the reality on the ground. Things are tough. It was going to be a burden for the government to continue to give fuel for free. This also brings fair competition and it should be controlled to benefit the people,” Maguramhinga said.
Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural Residents Association secretary Brighton Mazhindu said the Zupco project was not sustainable.
“They forced operators to charge in local currency yet spare parts are charged in USD. So, most operators only joined for free diesel and they didn’t service their routes,” Mazhindu said.
By- Zanu PF in Nkayi is targeting all projects which are being initiated by the Daglous Mwonzora’s MDC.
Nkayi senator Chief Ndlovu said this during a virtual discussion conducted by the Nkayi community parliament on Monday. Ndlovu said:
The challenges are that the ruling Zanu PF party dominates both Nkayi North and Nkayi South.
When we try to introduce developmental issues we are prevented. We have had situations whereby people were questioned for accepting a donation from the opposition.
It does not matter if a clinic is built by Zanu PF; our children will go there and get treated.
It does not matter whether Mthwakazi Republic Party builds a dam, our beasts will all go to drink there. We need to grow up. We should set the tone as Nkayi on what we can accept as communities. We should not let party issues divide us. He said taxpayers’ money like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should not be monopolised by MPs since Senators do not receive the allocation.
By- A senior MDC official said their supporters in Inkayi were being targeted by Zanu PF for accepting donations ahead of the 2023 elections.
Nkayi senator Chief Ndlovu said this during a virtual discussion conducted by the Nkayi community parliament on Monday. Ndlovu said:
The challenges are that the ruling Zanu PF party dominates both Nkayi North and Nkayi South.
When we try to introduce developmental issues we are prevented. We have had situations whereby people were questioned for accepting a donation from the opposition.
It does not matter if a clinic is built by Zanu PF; our children will go there and get treated.
It does not matter whether Mthwakazi Republic Party builds a dam, our beasts will all go to drink there. We need to grow up. We should set the tone as Nkayi on what we can accept as communities. We should not let party issues divide us. He said taxpayers’ money like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should not be monopolised by MPs since Senators do not receive the allocation.
?DAY 148: Hon @JobSikhala1 & Hon Godfrey Sikhala were arrested on 14 June. Their unlawful incarceration is a dark stain on our democracy. Bail is a constitutional entitlement. Stop abusing the law to silence political opponents. #FreeWiwa#FreeSitholepic.twitter.com/jFtXpXDNtp
?CORRUPTION IS KILLING US: The regime in Harare looted the civil servants’ medical service provider, PSMAS, until it closed shop. Now the same looters are using the public funds to bail out the same institution it looted. We need new leaders. pic.twitter.com/JRYlAJ3tl5
— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) November 9, 2022
?LISTEN: Our security team were able to counter the attempt by Zanu PF thugs to try and violently attack leaders of the #CCC who were conducting a press conference on Tuesday. This was an attempt to stop us from exposing electoral manipulation. pic.twitter.com/Tw5kFHYWB6
— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) November 9, 2022
By- A senator with the Daglous Mwonzora’s MDC accuses Zanu PF members in Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province, of blocking his developmental initiatives.
Nkayi senator Chief Ndlovu said this during a virtual discussion conducted by the Nkayi community parliament on Monday. Ndlovu said: The challenges that are there are that the ruling ZANU PF party dominates both Nkayi North and Nkayi South. When we try to introduce developmental issues we are prevented. We have had situations whereby people were questioned for accepting a donation from the opposition. It does not matter if a clinic is built by ZANU PF; our children will go there and get treated. It does not matter whether Mthwakazi Republic Party builds a dam, our beasts will all go to drink there. We need to grow up. We should set the tone as Nkayi on what we can accept as communities. We should not let party issues divide us. He said taxpayers’ money like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should not be monopolised by MPs since Senators do not receive the allocation.
By A Correspondent- A 29 year old man from Luveve suburb in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing charges of making a false report to the police.
Elias Mamera appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Busani Sibanda facing charges of deliberately supplying false information to a public authority as defined in Section 180 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
He was not asked to plead and was remanded out of custody on $20 000 bail.
Allegations against Mamera are that for the purpose of obtaining any advantage whether for himself or someone he made a false report of a purported theft to the police claiming Clinton Tarugamuchira Muregere, a mechanic, had sold his vehicle which he had left with him for repairs.
It is reported that on 4 September 2022 and at around 6pm, Mamera went to ZRP Bulawayo Central Police Station and made a false report to the effect that on 22 July 2022 he left his motor vehicle, a Honda CRV, to Muregere so that he could fix it.
Mamera went on to state that Muregere, after repairing the motor vehicle perfectly, sold it without his consent.
It is reported that a case of theft of a motor vehicle was then opened and a docket was sent to CID Vehicle Theft Squad in Bulawayo for investigations
Investigations were made and later established that the accused had filed a false report.
It emerged that Mamera had actually sold the vehicle to Muregere and was paid part of the payment and Muregere was still owing him a balance of US$470.
Following that discovery Mamera was immediately arrested and taken to court to answer charges of making a false criminal report.
?LISTEN: Our security team were able to counter the attempt by Zanu PF thugs to try and violently attack leaders of the #CCC who were conducting a press conference on Tuesday. This was an attempt to stop us from exposing electoral manipulation. pic.twitter.com/Tw5kFHYWB6
— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) November 9, 2022
By- A senator with the Daglous Mwonzora’s MDC accuses Zanu PF members in Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province, of blocking his developmental initiatives.
Nkayi senator Chief Ndlovu said this during a virtual discussion conducted by the Nkayi community parliament on Monday. Ndlovu said: The challenges that are there are that the ruling ZANU PF party dominates both Nkayi North and Nkayi South. When we try to introduce developmental issues we are prevented. We have had situations whereby people were questioned for accepting a donation from the opposition. It does not matter if a clinic is built by ZANU PF; our children will go there and get treated. It does not matter whether Mthwakazi Republic Party builds a dam, our beasts will all go to drink there. We need to grow up. We should set the tone as Nkayi on what we can accept as communities. We should not let party issues divide us. He said taxpayers’ money like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) should not be monopolised by MPs since Senators do not receive the allocation.
By A Correspondent- New details have emerged in the ongoing trial of the Chivhu woman who killed her four daughters in November 2020.
The woman, Emelda Marazani (29) who hails from the small town of Chivhu killed her four children by slicing their throats with a knife before setting her home on fire after a row with her husband, Lameck Brande.
Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “When the husband left for work in the morning, the suspect locked the children aged nine, five, three and one in the house. She took a rope and tied the two elder children before slitting open their throats with a knife. The suspect went on to kill the other two children with the knife before setting the house on fire.”
Nyathi said Marazani then drank poison which she had earlier acquired before walking out of house number 4171 in Highview suburb.
She told the court she poisoned the children first before she decided to slit their throats to make sure that they were really dead as she did not want them to suffer after she was gone, since she had also taken the poison.
Marazani, committed the heinous crime aged 29 said she reacted to the news that her husband’s lover was pregnant with a baby boy. She had only given birth to girls.
She asked the court, her relatives & husband for forgiveness.
Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar has criticised Mohamed Salah, and claimed he is on the same level with the Egyptian superstar.
The 30-year-old first hit out at the Egypt international in February ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between the two countries.
Aboubakar, who plays in Saudi Arabia, has repeated his earlier claims, saying he is still not impressed with the star.
He told 90football.fr, as cited by TalkSPORT.com: “I understand people’s attitudes, he’s one of the best goalscorers in the Premier League.
“It makes sense that when you go on about a player like that, people will talk.
“But I did say that it was my opinion, my point of view.
“I don’t give a toss if people don’t like it – I’m not impressed by him.
“I can do what he does. I just don’t have the opportunity to play in a big club.”
Salah has scored over 170 goals since arriving at Liverpool in 2017, leaving him eighth in the club’s all-time scoring charts – two behind Kenny Dalglish.
The striker is also Egypt’s second all-time leading scorer with 45 goals, eight behind Hossam Hassan.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar has criticised Mohamed Salah, and claimed he is on the same level with the Egyptian superstar.
The 30-year-old first hit out at the Egypt international in February ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between the two countries.
Aboubakar, who plays in Saudi Arabia, has repeated his earlier claims, saying he is still not impressed with the star.
He told 90football.fr, as cited by TalkSPORT.com: “I understand people’s attitudes, he’s one of the best goalscorers in the Premier League.
“It makes sense that when you go on about a player like that, people will talk.
“But I did say that it was my opinion, my point of view.
“I don’t give a toss if people don’t like it – I’m not impressed by him.
“I can do what he does. I just don’t have the opportunity to play in a big club.”
Salah has scored over 170 goals since arriving at Liverpool in 2017, leaving him eighth in the club’s all-time scoring charts – two behind Kenny Dalglish.
The striker is also Egypt’s second all-time leading scorer with 45 goals, eight behind Hossam Hassan.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tuesday the 8th of November 2022 saw more than five hundred disgruntled Vumbachikwe (known as Forbes and Thompson Duration Gold Mine) spouses of mine workers descend on the mine entrance and block the morning shift (their husbands) from entering their respective workplace and report for thier usual duty at the Gwanda gold mine.
By Maxwell Teedzai | Subsequently, employees of Vumbachikwe Gold Mine are alleged to have immediately notified Gwanda police who reacted by allegedly shooting in the air, throwing tear gas and beating up the women and their children who were embarking on a lawful and peaceful industrial action in an historic solidarity support strike to help thier husbands get a living wage as they are being grossly underpaid by their respective bosses. “Police brutality is unexpected and unwarranted and especially when it is unleashed on women and children who are standing in solidarity with thier husbands to help push thier bosses into compliance with the April 2022 NEC – National Employement Council wage adjustments which to date have not been duly effected,” argued Kurebwa Javangwe Nomboka the President of NMWUZ – National Mine Workers’ Union of Zimbabwe. Consequently, lastest reports indicate that the Gwanda Police’s alleged reaction worsened the scenario when suddenly they reacted by unleashing terror on the unsuspecting women and children who had staged the solidarity strike to help thier husbands get their April 2022 back-dated wages which to apparently remain unsanctioned by thier husbands’ employers. New information trickling in seem to further reveal that the entire Workers’ Committee of Vumbachikwe Gold Mine were this morning allegedly taken into police custody but with charges leveled against the workers’ representatives still unknown. Other sources privy to this report alleged that the Office of the President and Cabinet and Resident Minister for Gwanda Mr Abednego Bhebhe have engaged unionists and a selected few from the Vumbachikwe Gold Mine Workers’ Committee to iron out issues between the employers and the employees.
“It’s unlawful for the President’s Office and the Resident Minister to engage mine workers to negotiate with us while some of our members are in police custody and some of our members’ wives and children have been injured,” said Nomboka. However, employers at Vumbachikwe have shifted the blame on the mine workers and asked the police to press charges against them.
“We strongly feel that employers at Forbes and Thompson Duration Gold Mine of Gwanda are doing injustice to both the workers and their respective spouses who were merely exercising their fundamental right to a peaceful demonstration in which they’re demanding that thier bosses honor the long standing April NEC wage adjustment which remains unimplemented to this day,” fumed Nomboka – President of NMWUZ. Meanwhile, the Vumbachikwe bosses have remained adamant, as they continue to turn a deaf ear to the demands of the angry spouses of mine workers whose wages remain inhuman with the least worker earning as little as rtgs$15k. This month of November is the worst since April as some wageslips came with no wage at all (rtgs$0.00)and without the April 2022 NEC stipulated wage adjustment of an aside US Dollar payment.
Consequently, NMWUZ President has warned that he would soon organise a spontaneous strike in direct response to the recent Vumbachikwe management’s provocation which has subsequently brought to a halt all mining activities at the Gwanda Gold Mine.
“The spontaneous strike which we’re organizing for Vumbachikwe won’t be for the entire mining sector in Zimbabwe but like a wildfire it might burn the entire mining sector in Zimbabwe,” retorted Nomboka. Nomboka further noted the unavailability of proper monitoring and follow-up procedures by NEC as some of the major logistical pitfalls affecting the livelihoods of employers in the mining sector in Zimbabwe.
Reports coming in have further revealed that police brutalized and injured several mine workers and about a hundred women are reported to have been injured as well. Nomboka has vowed unrest in the extractives sector for as long as employers continued to exploit workers. The mining sector in Zimbabwe is the biggest foreign currency earner yet workers in the selfsame sector remain among the poorest in the SADC – Southern African Development Community. Although the solidarity strike by Vumbachikwe Gold Mine Workers’ had been cleared by the police, the police still went ahead and victimized the many women and children who took part in the industrial action. “We demand a living wage that is above the PDL – Poverty Datum Line to be awarded to the lowest grade in the mining sector in Zimbabwe”.
By A Correspondent- A wedding was called off after the bride-to-be was caught cheating a month before the big day.
The woman was part of the roora squad when the traditional ceremony took place.
Her hope to participate in the wedding as well has been dashed since the wedding has been cancelled.
“Sis got caught cheating on her man who has already paid lobola & they were going to wed next month. My gender ???. The worst of it is I was part of the bridal team; no dancing, photoshoot & nice food anymore ?”
Sis got caught cheating her man who has already paid lobola & they were going to wed next month. My gender ???. The worst of it is I was part of the bridal team; no dancing, photoshoot & nice food any more ?
Some social media commentators are of the view that perhaps the bride developed cold feet as the day approached and exposed her cheating to avoid marrying this guy.
Avoider Sphithiphithi @Fuze_Elimhlophe
Didn’t you know that she was cheating as a friend? I think she didn’t want to get married to the guy. Women are good in this cheating thing. She only gets caught if she wants to get caught
Munhu @munhu111
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Yes he gave up too quick.
Didn’t even try kunamatira imba yake and use holy ghost fire to fight the homewrecking man who seduced his wife and destroyed their home.
I guess his self esteem ruined everything. Even innocent bystanders missed out on good food and fun.
Palm__Angel??@yellowSummer23
The more reason I won’t have a bridal team .You are nosy
By A Correspondent- In a sad occurrence, an 11-year-old Bulawayo Grade 5 student committed suicide.
Patience Chishema, a resident of Bulawayo’s Njube area, is said to have taken her own life after an unreported disagreement with her mother.
Mike Chishema, Patience’s heartbroken father, broke the news of her death (38).
Speaking to the daily publication The Chronicle, the bereaved father said he was still in shock as he was trying to come to terms with her death.
l still cannot believe that my daughter is gone, l don’t understand where an 11-year-old gets the idea of hanging herself or how she even knew that hanging is a way of killing herself.”
By Showbiz Reporter | Zimbabwean journalist Hope Chizuzu who was last week slapped with a restraint order, was Tuesday morning accused by his estranged wife of being violent towards her.
My problems started when my husband started a relationship with a married woman, says his wife.
She continues adding that she is now preparing to divorce him after enduring physical abuse. She shows bite wounds on her hands she alleges are from Chizuzu. WATCH LIVE VIDEO
MARANATHA Christian School (Hekima Inc) got away with US$750 after winning a grand prize of the Junior Achievement Zimbabwe (JAZ) National Company of the year competition.
The school created software which improved education accessibility in Africa as a whole following Covid-19 which crippled the learning sector.
16 schools across the country participated for a six month entrepreneur project under the theme “Fuelling Change makers”.
Zengeza High 1 (Prompt Company) took the second prize while Masvingo Christian College ( Tavy Company) took third prize.
One of Maranatha students who spoke to the media said: “ I’m part of JAZ under Hekima Inc, and we are the winners of the national company of the year competition. We made a study application that can be used by any android device. We were 22 in the group and everyone was assigned a task to do in creating the application. The project was focusing on the application that would combat problems that are unexpected such as Covid-19. Using our application, people can learn from home in case another serious outbreak of a disease,” she said.
JAZ is an organisation which builds young entrepreneurs by educating them on entrepreneurship and rewarding those who succeed to help curb unemployment in the country.
HARARE – A 24-year-old Harare man Tuesday appeared in court charged with fraud after he allegedly hacked NMB Bank system and transferred money amounting ZW$794 750 to his account siphoning the bank’s clients account.
Trymore Taurai Muzanenhamo appeared before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure and was remanded in custody to November 22.
He was advised to approach the High Court for bail.
According to the State, on October 21 this year, Muzanenhamo allegedly used an application that is on his lphone to hack into one NMB clients’ account.
He then took control of the account as well as client’s mobile banking facility.
Court heard he proceeded to Budiriro 4 Shopping Centre in Harare where he approached three money changers seeking to buy US dollars with the loot.
Muzanenhamo then made internal transfers with a cumulative value of ZW$794 750.00 into the accounts of three money changers and obtained US dollars from them.
According to court papers, the complainant received electronic notifications via his cell phone reporting the amount has been debited from his account through an internal transfer.
Investigations were made by detectives leading to Muzanenhamo’s arrest.
The detectives recovered the Iphone which had an installed application which he was using to hack into several bank client’s bank accounts.
By A Correspondent- A young Nigerian man has released a sex tape of Zanele Sifuba, the Speaker of the ANC Free State legislature after she allegedly refused to pay R300,000 blackmail money to the Nigerian man who was sleeping with her.
It could however not be confirmed if the woman in the video is indeed Sifuba.
Netizens took to social media to express their disapproval at the release of the sex tape arguing that Sifuba was justified for refusing to pay ransom to the crooks.
Some netizens called for the arrest and prosecution of the people behind the leaked video with others calling for stiffer penalties for the culprits.
Others however blasted Sifuba’s behavior arguing that she is to blame considering that she allegedly took the video herself and sent it to her then lover.
Sifuba is a South African politician and educator who has been the speaker of the Free State Provincial Legislature since May 2019. She was elected to the legislature in the same month. Sifuba is a member of the African National Congress.
The IOL reported that the ANC Women’s League National Working Task Team, spokesperson Dina Pule said that although she had not seen the video, the sharing of explicit videos of women was despicable.
“Well, it does not take us to have seen and established who it is in the video, we condemn acts of sharing of such videos. It does not matter who is in that video, we fight for the rights of women. Every woman deserves dignity and their privacy,” said Pule.
“That is a violation of somebody’s privacy. We can’t do that. Who would want to go out and record such? It is wrong.”
THE Election Resource Centre (ERC) has given Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) a seven-day ultimatum to furnish it with an electronic copy of the national voters’ roll, which the elections management body will use during the 2023 general elections.
ERC was left peeved after ZEC refused to give it an electronic copy of the national voters’ roll and demanded that the elections watchdog pay US$187 238 as the cost of providing the electoral register, citing provisions of Statutory Instrument 145 of 2022 Electoral (Voter Registration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (No.1), which imposes US$1 per page of the roll as the unit price.
The elections watchdog had written to ZEC soon after the closure of the inspection of the voters’ roll for the delimitation process in July requesting to be furnished with an electronic copy of the national voters’ roll.
But in response to the ERC’s request, ZEC on 20 October 2022 acceded to the elections watchdog’s request but only undertook to provide it with the national voters’ roll in hard copy format and provided a quotation of US$187 238 for its acquisition.
This compelled ERC to engage Dr Tarisai Mutangi of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who on 7 November 2022 wrote a letter to ZEC protesting that such a cost is shockingly high and more than the “reasonable costs” of providing the national voters’ roll and is contrary to provisions of section 21 of the Electoral Act.
Dr Mutangi further argued that the exorbitant cost of the national voters’ roll, borders on unconstitutionality as it has a chilling effect on curtailing enjoyment of political rights provided in section 67 of the Constitution and makes these fundamental rights illusory as they are now dependent on material comfort.
On the contrary, Dr Mutangi noted that an electronic copy of the national voters’ roll only costs US$200.
ZEC also declined to provide ERC with an electronic copy of the national voters’ roll on the basis that the elections management body is in the process of enhancing the security of the electronic voters’ roll and did not provide an indication as to when its process will be finalised.
The human rights lawyer insisted that once the national voters’ roll is available in hard copy so should be the electronic one as both are provided for in a unitary provision, namely, section 21(4) of the Electoral Act.
Dr Mutangi protested against ZEC’s justification for withholding the electronic voters’ roll saying it borders on irrationality and thus is potentially unconstitutional in view of the provisions of section 68 of the Constitution.
He stated that ERC is highly concerned about the escalating cost of political participation in Zimbabwe as the process of accessing information held by an elections management body should be simple, quick and affordable. Therefore, Dr Mutangi said, ZEC’s offer to provide the elections watchdog with a hard copy of the national voters’ roll instead of the requested electronic version, which would make electoral processes more transparent, is inconsistent with the principles stated above.
Dr Mutangi said ERC is willing to give dialogue a chance in resolving the impasse between itself and ZEC, which should lead to finding solutions that permanently resolve problems related to the provision of the voters’ roll as the nation prepares for the 2023 general elections and would only resort to instituting litigation processes as a last resort.
Dr Mutangi asked ZEC to respond to ERC’s letter within seven days.
ByChris Goshomi | The following is a trailing of opportunities and pitfalls of relocating to UK, as it’s not many months ago since I found myself writing to the UK govt on behalf the diaspora community following deportations en masse of Zimbabweans. Some people had lived in the UK for all their adult lives, and many were approaching their old age.
https://youtu.be/Gd2l5Geo9MY
Separation with family is such an excruciatingly painful process, that, to one who has not had such experiences, it’s quite easy to trivialise it, and make such humorous caricature of men with Shangani bags.
The man with a Shangani bag is someone’s father, someone’s lover, brother and so on. I have had such a traumatising experience of helplessly attempting to console “big men” breaking down, sobbing like little children, faced with the deportation prospects. The former President Robert Mugabe warned about migration challenges, but what alternative did he provide the citizens? Many left because of his policies, and anti-opposition cruelty. Fewer people left the country during the colonial rule than during his reign, and even greater numbers are leaving today due to his legacy, which leads in essence to the real reason for this article. Mugabe’s legacy has been the main “push factor” for population migration from Zimbabwe.
I recall around early 2000, a time before my emigration journey to UK. There was only one theme which dominated discussions wherever you met people, whether in the ‘holy’ circles of churches, at those who enjoyed their pass time with “holy drink”, or even at workplaces. You would just hear that so and so has left for UK, surprisingly they just left without warning, or a word, even to their close relatives. I believe there were examples of some who left without informing their wives nor children. It was a common occurrence to just discover in the morning, that a colleague has not turned up for work. I heard of many cases where some just abandoned company cars at the airport. They did not bother to handover any work or materials which belonged to their employment. One would wonder whether it is just a Zimbabwean way of things to be so secretive, even when people are doing same things (could sharing notes not increase prospects of success?). People are not even comfortable to share information about their health conditions, simple things like blood pressure and diabetes, where you can learn ways to manage your conditions from each other.
What could the reasons for this attitude? Some attribute this to spirituality and fear of witchcraft, some believe that it jinxes your chances, some believe that people can betray your trust and phone the UK authorities to “grass” you about your prior arrival and about the falsehoods you intend to present as the reasons for your visit. Some just fear the embarrassment which comes with deportations in case they are refused entry. This continues throughout the journey and settlement in the UK though, surprisingly. On arrival we were coached by those who arrived before, if you are that lucky to have someone so generous, in some cases unlucky, because some of the coaching and knowledge was extremely detrimental. We were taught to use false names to secure employment, and false documents were an easy reach, “just your pocket”. Some of the compatriots pretended to be from other countries other than Zimbabwe, not sure why any other poor country in Africa could be a better association option than Zimbabwe. Meanwhile Nigerians, Congolese and many other nationals were travelling to buy Zimbabwean passports to come to the UK to claim Asylum. Each fellow Zimbabwean you met pretended to have everything in order. No one would tell you about claiming asylum, but Home Office records state that an estimated 20 000 people from Zimbabwe claimed asylum in the UK at the beginning of year 2000. Who are those 20k people then? Maybe they are not Zimbabweans, it could be other nationals who took advantage of the Zimbabwean political meltdown, because every Zimbabwean I met then, claimed they had work permits, or they were students at universities/colleges. If they were students though, they must have been unique students. They never seemed to miss a work “shift” (as we called it), and they worked very long hours, contrary to UK law which allows students to only work 20 hours a week. If they really had work permits also, in early 2000 work permits were for higher skills jobs, why were these people working 60 hours a week in factories and care jobs? At what point did they work in their specialised fields which they got the permits for?
Fast forward – 20 years later, UK Home Office announces deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe. You begin to hear of detentions and, “on the run” of very close compatriots. Some eventually braved it and reached out to their communities for support, however, some chose to face deportation than to seek help and support from their communities, not sure if this is the wisest way of dealing with problems and challenges. Even those who later came out to seek help, I would like to believe that their situation could have not reached the deportation stage if they had opened up and shared their problems with their communities in time. In shona they also say, “benzi bunza rakanaka” (meaning to say, everyone has the potential to give helpful advice, just ask, do not look down upon anyone). Many came to the UK through the asylum route, and there is nothing embarrassing about it. They have legitimised their stay and are now very productive UK citizens, and government are very aware of that, hence the reason they have extended yet another opportunity to take more people from Africa. Zimbabwe is leading on this exodus.
A new wave of movements to UK has resumed since “Brexit” (a term used to describe UK withdrawal from the European Union). And compatriots are using again, the same “modus operandi” Everything is done quietly. Nothing was learnt from the early 2000 movements. We hope not to have a repeat of the 2021 deportation lamentations. The current movements have taken a two-way process of “hush tones”, an environment so dangerous for exploitation of each other. The Zimbabweans who have already settled in the UK have seized the opportunity to deal with the labour market deficit in the UK, a great idea, and as usual, we all do the same thing, but with cards close to our chests. Again, not sure if it’s induced by the same fears such as those of 20yrs ago, like witchcraft and so on. Society has a tendence to name their children after great events, I would not be surprised to hear of some youngsters called COS in a few months (Certificate of Sponsor, a document that I am also desperately looking for on behalf of my loved ones). Most people in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa are looking for this golden document. Many are selling homes to purchase this document which is sold by the prospective employers in the UK. This document is supposed to be for free to the employees under UK immigration law (1971 Immigration Act), hence its literal meaning “certificate of sponsor”. It means the employer is the sponsor, the reason why the employer applies for the employment sponsor licence from the Home Office. However, if you are Zimbabwean, you really understand, “the nothing for free” statement. There is no need for much labouring with details around this, unless you want to make more enemies than friends in my society. When you ask friends that run the care companies about these COSs, the information you get is so sketchy, even information to also register a similar business is not easily shared. We have coined a statement, “that’s a Zimbabwean way anyway”, so, is it surprising? In Zimbabwe also, friends and relatives are busy running around chasing for COS quietly, they do not tell anyone, in case the witches catch wind and jinx things as usual. The problem though, just as in early 2000, the episode does not go without victims. The pains and the joys of social media, it’s not regulated, you just wake up to very traumatic wailing of victims without warning. Victims just pope up on your facebook without discretional warning, it doesn’t matter your nervous disposition to handle such content. The secretive “opportunity environment” is the breeding and hunting ground for scammers. They maximise, asking for divine and ancestral spiritual intervention does not help once you have been duped.
Those who filter through the scamming risks also face huge challenges on arrival in the UK. Chief among the challenges is poor regulation of the migrants’ working environment, reportedly leading to visa renewal struggles. The UK Guardian recently reported concerns about rent arrears, homelessness, employment, and challenges of accessing medical services among the new migrant workers. The migrant workers seeking to extend or formalise their immigration are given a status called 3C while they wait for the Home Office to process their application. The purpose of section 3C, 1971 Immigration Act leave, is to prevent a person who makes an in-time application to extend their leave from becoming an overstayer while awaiting a decision on that application and while any appeal or administrative review they are entitled to is pending (Home Office, 1971 Immigration Act). Although their right to work is protected, they however, have no documents to evidence their status, which then creates challenges with employers and landlords. Employers are afraid of the increased penalties if they fail to conduct adequate immigration status checks in line with immigration policy changes from 2012. The changes have made it harder for anyone without documentary proof of their valid immigration status to access healthcare, benefits, driving licences, bank accounts or mobile phone contracts.
The section 3C challenge is that it does not extend leave where the application is made after the applicant’s current leave has expired. The 3C leave application is also a complicated legal process, which requires expert legal applications, attracting substantial costs, thereby presenting challenges for these migrant workers. We are already aware that, a majority of our people migrate for low-income jobs such as Social care jobs, and other jobs which attract little local market demand due to the level of remuneration and conditions of service. This, therefore, compounded with migrant workers’ limited understanding of UK laws, and support networks, result in many failing to extend their visas within required time frames, which then presents a wave of illegal migrants in the country. There are also high risks associated with employer compliance issues which are not of the migrant workers’ own responsibility, such as rogue employers and agencies who are reportedly extortionately charging applicants exorbitant fees for the certificate of sponsors (COS), anecdotal reports are that charges are ranging from £5k-£10k. The law states that, evidence that the person paid someone to provide the document, and that person was not authorised to accept such payments is grounds enough for withdrawal of the 3C leave. This is a situation which the migrant workers are reportedly trapped in, as they have to purchase these expensive COSs due to lack of choice induced by considerable pressure from lack of opportunities in the home countries, whether conscious or unconscious of the legal implications.
Furthermore, anecdotally, some recruiting employers are people who previously worked in the sectors, at operational levels, not even at middle management levels, or just team leader. They have serious challenges of skills and knowledge deficiencies of the policies, regulations, and organisational management in the industry. Again, because of the fear of “witchcraft”, these employers do not ask for help within time from people closer to them. They then make some errors which then result in the Home Office, and other regulatory bodies such as Care Quality Commission (CQC) revoking their operational licences. The Home Office gives the migrant workers just 60 days to find an alternative sponsor to issue them out a new COS when the company they worked for has lost the licence. This time frame to get another COS is very little, resulting in these employees becoming overstayers without valid visas. Bearing in mind that in that little window, getting another job requires a lot of procedures, such as references, new criminal record checks, some employers prefer you to start by working for them before they can apply for a new COS, meanwhile your 60 days are ticking, no guarantee that they will apply for the COS for you. Once you have become an overstayer, the UK immigration law is very punitive. You get banned for 10 years. To add salt to injury, these migrant workers would have uprooted their entire family, which impacts on children attending schools. The unexpected legal changes and complexity caused problems for people from the Windrush generation, a group of black people from the Caribbeans, who came to deal with labour force shortages in UK after 2nd world. They ended up unable to prove their legal status in UK, resulting in many of them getting deported, while those who remained were unable to work for decades, including their subsequent generations. The Guardian report raises concerns that, the new group of migrant workers are now facing similar difficulties because of this 3C status and this could lead to same Windrush scandal outcomes. Who is prepared to go back to Zimbabwe after managing to escape the evils of poverty and the gallows of misrule? How many illegal immigrants are going to result from this so called “opportunity”? Windrush scandal is an understatement.
There are also widespread reports of revocation of sponsor licences among many Zimbabwean community companies currently. Some companies are even losing the licences before the people they recruited from Zimbabwe, and other parts of the world have managed to set off. Once this happens, the recruited employees’ visas are revoked, or refused, if they were not already granted/processed, despite the fact that they would have paid extortionate illegal COS fees. This is causing unprecedented pain, heartbreak, and community disintegration. In any company or work environment, there are likely to be disagreements naturally between employers and employees, however, unfortunately, when a sponsor licence has been revoked in our communities, the suspicions between the employer and the employees become so dense. Employers then suspect that those employees they had bad relations with reported them to the authorities. The entire community gets at loggerheads. It snaps all the already naturally strained fibres that hold communities together. But who facilitates the company which they work for to shut down, particularly when it impacts on them as well? Anyway, who knows, people make meaning from their experiences? It’s a complex working environment for both employers and employees. There is no data protection, some employers can just wake up on social media telling the whole wide world that they have lost the licences, and their entire stock of staff have no work permits, the same applies for employees. Your work-related hardships are for public consumption on either party, employer, or employee, because of the community connectivity. Is this current work opportunity in UK a real opportunity or just another Shangani bag heartbreak brewing? Will it create the same Windrush Scandal residual effects?
The new labour migrants from Zimbabwe are not only imagining a connection with the land of UK and its white indigenous inhabitants on their arrival, they also have a deep reconnection fantasy with their brother, sister, uncle, aunt who left them home some few decades ago. To their unbelievable shock, the cultural distance that has grown in between them is unimaginable. Africans in the UK, who settled earlier are now whiter culturally than the white themselves, that, even intra family, there are massive gaps depending who is acculturing faster than the other, is it father, mother or children? They are not acculturating at the same rate. The new African migrant worker is now living with his very close relatives, but distant by time and geography. In most cases you get temporary shelter while you wait to get on your feet and independent, it does not matter you are now in your 50s and set in your ways. You must adjust and comply with the norms and values of people you live with. You have a flimsy familiarity with the problems of your relatives, and you kind of knew before you came. You always heard about their telephone calls reporting their “on and off”, lifestyle, however, it’s a different ball game when it it’s a live drama in your face. You are caught in the middle. It’s easy to become a victim of circumstances depending which side of power in the house your actual relative is, wife or husband, in some cases children are even more powerful than their parents, they are now in their teens and twenties but living at home.
To put things into perspective about the level of current UK movements from Zimbabwe, table 1 contains the recent home office figures of the top 20 countries supplying labour force to UK. Nigeria, Zimbabwe and South Africa are among the leading suppliers globally. Thanks to Brexit, UK’s labour market demands have shifted attention towards Africa. Despite Zimbabwe’s population size, it is just number 6 below United States by a very small margin. Amongst the top 10 countries, Zimbabwe is the country with the smallest population, but has very high figures of migrant workers leaving for UK.
Table 1. Work visa applications and outcomes, by nationality, in the year ending June 2022 – (Home Office Immigration Statistics).
What should be done by the Zimbabwe diaspora community to reduce the likelihood of the 2021 Shanagni bag deportations repeat, and potential “Windrush scandal” problem among our communities? You do not want to be always reactive, but proactive to address the problems before they happen. Currently there is a huge leverage potential for negotiations with the UK government to push them to adjust some of their policies that impact on the labour market participation of new SSA migrants. UK is clearly in dire labour force shortage, and anything that promotes sustainability of labour market participation of the new migrants is an open table invitation. Brexit has reinvigorated Britain’s re-engagement with the world beyond Europe, particularly its former colonies. The special relationship that Britain has with its former colonies was clearly neglected due to the UK’s EU membership which had supposedly diverted British attention solely to its near European neighbours. The EU membership continued to hold back Britain’s stronger trading links with SSA. So, the sudden turn to recruit large a number of workers from SSA is a clear demonstration of the recovery of this relationship. The UK Zimbabwean, and its SSA diaspora community counterparts should now engage the government about the challenges faced by both the black employers and employees in sustaining the labour market engagement. The SSA governments should also join hands in these negotiations, than waiting for just deportation engagement of their citizens in return for bribes and aid. The employers and employees should also make closer networks to deal with their challenges and have some internal or intra community mechanisms for conflict resolutions. There is no need to always resort to mainstream institutions, whose main agenda is largely to sink your efforts. This is a lifetime opportunity which our communities can maximise on if well managed. However, it can also be another source of community disintegration, pain, and heartbreak if not well managed.
Written by
Chris Goshomi PhD Candidate
Politics and International Relations.
Research Focus, Sustainable labour market participation of generations of African descent in UK
By- A Top Gweru businesswoman (43) died in her car at Monomutapa Police Station in Mtapa suburb in Gweru.
Midlands’ provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko could not be reached for comment. However, sources said the incident occurred at Monomutapa popularly known as Mtapa Police station in Gweru on Monday morning. “The deceased person Ms Mugobe Sheila Shoshore of Mkoba 13 was a well-known businesswoman involved in transport business and she had two kombis and a taxi that operates in Senga and Mkoba,” said the source. Ms Shoshore was hypertensive. On Sunday at around 5 PM, Shoshore parted ways with her daughter Hazel Mawere (19) at TM taxi rank in Gweru city centre. “Her daughter proceeded to Midlands State University (MSU). On Sunday evening Shoshore proceeded to ZRP Mtapa where she usually parks her motor vehicle and proceeded to her place of residence,” said the source. “On November 7, the deceased proceeded to Monomutapa Police Station where she entered the main gate and advised a police officer who was manning the main gate that she was taking out her car.” The source said at around 8.45AM police officers who were from a routine operation observed a white Honda Fit parked at the parking space. “One of the police officers observed the now deceased occupying the driver’s seat with her head tilted towards the steering wheel and she was motionless.” The officer- in -charge of the police station was advised and an ambulance was called. The matter was reported under RRB 5367532 The body of the deceased was then conveyed to Gweru Provincial Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem. Chronicle
Zimbabweans in SADC countries please act responsibly by ÷ 1: plan to be home for Christmas holidays 2: Visit the nearest ZEC offices during that Christmas holidays.The offices are open during weekends also.It cost you less than 10min to register to vote for change 3: make plans at work to have leave during July and August so that you come to vote 4: After voting make sure stay until results as you will not go back wagadzirisa nyika change is there
??☝??? Patriotic Papa JC speaks when things are not good for Citizens who want better change in Zimbabwe
?ZANU PF RUNNING SCARED: CCC is a movement of courage & Zanu PF is obviously running scared and that’s why it’s resorting to violence. We’re not afraid of their shenanigans. Our message to Zanu PF is that they must stop violence & stop abusing @PoliceZimbabwe. pic.twitter.com/hF80iBwjsZ
— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) November 8, 2022
By Farai D Hove | Douglas Mwonzora’s security aide Yvonne Musarurwa is in court today over the alleged assault of Khupe chief of staff, Kudzanayi Mashumba last year.
The trial is over malicious damage to property and grievous bodily harm during the time Mwonzora was fighting off Khupe for the leadership of the court created MDC makeshift.
It will be heard at the Harare Magistrates Court.
The trial of Mwonzora aide, Yvonne Musarurwa and others for malicious damage to property and grievous bodily harm on @mashumba is commencing today at the Harare Magistrates Court. pic.twitter.com/muxwMJLseo
We are receiving several negative reports on the UK shipping company, Swiss Global. ARE YOU ALSO AFFECTED? " In Aug, I sent my parcel to be delivered in 14 days, but since then it's story after story; when you reach them, it's just excuses…"
By-A South African court has ordered the seizure of 23 pieces of gold, worth R9 million, that were smuggled by (a former driver of miners boss Henrietta Rushwaya) Tashinga Nyasha Masinire, into the neighbouring country last year.
The High Court in Joburg granted a final forfeiture order for the contraband which Masinire attempted to smuggle through O.R. Tambo International Airport. Said Gauteng Hawks spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha:
Nyasha was arrested by members of the Hawks’ serious organised crime with the assistance of customs officials at OR Tambo International (ORTIA) after he landed from neighbouring Zimbabwe.
He consequently appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court facing charges of illegally dealing with precious metals.
The court granted him R100 000 bail, and he has been in attendance since. His next appearance is scheduled for later this year.
In May, Hawks national spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Philani Nkwalase said Masinire’s release on bail came with strict conditions. Said Nkwalase:
Some of the conditions include that he should not leave South Africa, and he also has to report to the nearest police station at least three times per week.
Masinire was arrested shortly after landing at OR Tambo International Airport.
The SA Revenue Service found 23 pieces of gold in Masinire’s luggage after he was requested to scan it at the international arrivals’ customs section. Added Nkwalase:
He allegedly failed to declare any items and did not have any permits or licences to be in possession or transport gold, and the Hawks were called to effect the arrest.
Masinire was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport while attempting to smuggle gold. | IOL
?Here is the video of when suspected @ZANUPF_Official thugs stole our banner before our Election Watch press briefing. We condemn this criminality & resort to violence.
“How come we never see you writing on behalf of ZESA or other real parastatals to the Harare City Council… you are only writing on behalf of Geogenix?,” Local Govt Minister July Moyo was asked by ZimEye.
Local Government minister July Moyo was last week grilled by opposition legislators over the controversial Pomona waste management deal with Geogenix BV, which is being implemented in the capital.
Moyo has been snubbing National Assembly question-and-answer sessions for a long time, but last week he turned up and the opposition legislators had a chance to demand an explanation from him over the costly waste management deal which would have seen Harare City Council forking out US$22 000 per day or US$8 million annually to dump its waste at the Pomona dumpsite.
Harare East legislator Tendai Biti demanded to know why government, notwithstanding that City of Harare cancelled the agreement with German investor Geogenix BV, continues to pay the US$22 000 per day fee.
“The Constitution in section 264 says local authorities are run by elected people and not the minister. What is the minister’s take in this corrupt agreement?”
Harare North legislator Allan Markham accused Moyo of abusing devolution funds.
“How can devolution funds be used to guarantee a project in perpetuity? In other words, he is making the sole decision to use devolution funds for this year. That is fine, but he is guaranteeing with devolution funds that have not been approved yet,” Markham said.
Kambuzuma legislator Willias Madzimure said Moyo should explain why he did not bring the Pomona waste management deal before Parliament for scrutiny.
Moyo said the project was appraised by the City of Harare, which was joined in the appraisal by government which has a responsibility over local authorities throughout the country.
“So, when the government was approached by the City of Harare, we knew that there is a problem in Pomona. Government agreed to say we should proceed with this project. We have gone ahead and appended our guarantee, and that is why we are going ahead with the full appraisal of the technical people of the City of Harare,” said Moyo.
“There is nowhere in the agreement where it says it is guaranteed by devolution funds. This is imagination as there is nowhere where it is written like that.”
Moyo further indicated that when there is a government guarantee and a default in payment occurs, Treasury picks up the tab. —–Newsday
Caption this picture of Auxillia Mnangagwa in Iran. So far, State House employees describe her as worse than Grace Mugabe. "The First Dr Amai was better; at least she was not violent; this one physically beats workers," they say. pic.twitter.com/6ZFCPkWnu1
By Farai D Hove | The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Ukraine is winning against the Russian invasion.
Speaking to Sky News in an interview 6 days ago, Boris Johnson said he believes Ukraine is winning because ‘all wars of independence always end in one way.’
He was speaking just as he was praised for his handling of the United Kingdom’s defence assistant response to the Ukraine crisis which has been held as incomparable to all other European nations’.
His comments also come at a time when it was speculated that Russia has purchased sophisticated drones from Iran.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says it has verified a total of 6,490 civilian deaths during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as of November 6, 2022. Of them, 403 were children. Furthermore, 9,972 people were reported to have been injured.
