Tinashe Sambiri|CCC MPs have mooted a resolution to wear black masks and armbands to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.

The jailed CCC members have clocked 100 days in prison as the regime continues to torment perceived foes.

CCC official, Hon Charlton Hwende on Thursday said :

“Our MPs will start wearing black masks and armbands to symbolize the death of democracy in the country.

Every arrested person has a right to get bail and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Free Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.”

By- Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said his party was a democratic institution that respects the internal democratic process.

In other words, Mutsvangwa is confirming that Chiwenga would contest Mnangagwa at the party’s elective congress due next month.

Reports suggest Chiwenga wants to replace the party President, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

These reports say there is an unwritten agreement between Mnangagwa and his deputy which states that the former will be president for a single term and hand over to Chiwenga.

The agreement is said to have been entered into in 2017 before the death of former President Robert Mugabe.

In an interview with The NewsHawks, Mutsvangwa said the congress, which will be the first to be held without Mugabe who died on 6 September 2019, would pass the test of democracy.

Asked to respond to reports that some Zanu PF members want Chiwenga to replace Mnangagwa in accordance with their “unwritten agreement”, Mutsvangwa said:

“We hear rumblings to that effect from those who are outside the membership of the party. Best if they can become party members so their rumblings can get the opportunity to be debated and addressed. Otherwise, if they feel genuinely aggrieved, the 2013 constitution of Zimbabwe allows for them to form their own parties in league with those fretting outside of party structures and membership. Zimbabwe is not a one-party state.”

-NewsHawks

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a murder case in which a 33-year-old man was axed to death in Chegutu Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday.

A police statement seen by Pindula News suggests that Fexon Nderema was found lying in a pool of blood while the alleged killer, Kudakwashe Munemo Chikomo has since been arrested in connection with the case. Reads the statement:

On 22/08/22, Police in Chegutu arrested Kudakwashe Munemo Chikomo (36) in connection with a murder case in which the body of Fexon Nderema (33) was found lying in a pool of blood at a complex in Chegutu CBD on 22/09/22 with deep cuts on the head.

Police recovered a blood-stained axe beside the body, and the victim’s cellphone was recovered from the suspect.

It is not yet clear why Nderema was killed.

Zimbabwe has recorded a rise in cases of passion in recent years with some attributing the trend to depression.

Police often urge members of the public to solve disputes amicably or engage a third party to mediate in the event that they are failing to find a solution on their own rather than taking the law into their own hands.- Pindula News

A 53-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo’s high-density suburb of Sizinda has been sentenced to four months imprisonment after stealing a six pack of Black Label beer at his work place.

Circumstances are that on September 7 at around 6pm, Army Ndala Zulu, who works at Bonsa Spar in Hillside, nicked the beer at his work station’s receiving bay and hid it inside his jacket.

His shenanigans were however caught on Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) after an alert security guard Chalton Maphosa had raised a red flag the following day.

At the court the retail outlet was represented by Khulisani Mhlanga and despite claiming he had stolen the beer to sell and buy mealie-meal for his family, Bulawayo magistrate Busani Sibanda found Zulu guilty hence the sentence for the offence.

However, one month was suspended on condition that he pays a fine of $4 194 before 30 September. Two months were suspended on condition of good behaviour and completes 70 hours of community service at Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)Tshabalala station that is to be completed in two weeks.

— BMetro

Tinashe Sambiri|
CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says the level of political intolerance in Zimbabwe has gone off the mark.

President Chamisa stressed the need for political tolerance, peace and justice in the country.

Zanu PF agents are tormenting suspected CCC members and supporters across the country.

On Wednesday President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:

“ZIMBABWE IS TOO DIVIDED A NATION…

Toxicity and hate dominate us. Many are too wounded and bitter. We need each other.

We must have a forgiving spirit, that heart of forgiveness. And true leaders must lead and heal the nation into peace, reconciliation, prosperity and happiness! Peace is simple!”

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC MPs have mooted a resolution to wear black masks and armbands to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.

The jailed CCC members have clocked 100 days in prison as the regime continues to torment perceived foes.

CCC official, Hon Charlton Hwende on Thursday said :

“Our MPs will start wearing black masks and armbands to symbolize the death of democracy in the country.

Every arrested person has a right to get bail and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Free Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.”

Tinashe Sambiri|Fearless CCC official Hon Job Sikhala says he is unmoved by attempts by the Zanu PF regime to gag dissenting voices.

Hon Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and Nyatsime activists were arrested for exposing Zanu PF malice.

Below is Hon Sikhala’s epistle from Chikurubi Maximum Prison:

Dear Zimbabweans and the world at large

100 DAYS UNDER INCARCERATION

LETTER FROM CHIKURUBHI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON

DATE 21 SEPTEMBER 2022

BY HON JOB SIKHALA

Today marks 100 days of our incarceration together with Hon. Godfrey Sithole since our arbitrary arrest on the 14th of June 2022.

Our arrest was followed by the arrest of 14 other innocent citizens, 3 of them with us here at Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison and the other 11 detained at Harare Remand Prison.

As correctly pointed out by Prof Ibbo Mandaza and 115 others’ petition, our arrest is purely political persecution by a regime afraid of dissent and democratic discourse in the Country.

We are victims of our beliefs, beliefs which we dearly hold, the belief that Zimbabwe must be a free society devoid of callous murders and killings of those holding differing views and opinions.

We are suffering and being persecuted for loving our Country and the downtrodden in our society, with all our hearts and soul.

Beloved Zimbabweans, we dearly love our Country and everyone living in it to the core, Zimbabwe belongs to all of us and we will strive forever for a society of equality and happiness.

Your overwhelming support is echoing here through the walls of Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison.

We are NOT criminals. We are political prisoners of a regime that is scared of its people.

It must be known, however, that Zimbabweans are not fools nor cowards as envisaged. They are just cautious and patient.

Hassan Omar Al Bashir thought likewise in Sudan before people power taught him otherwise.

The people of Zimbabwe are boiling with anger and it has reached a tipping point. Even accomplices in our persecution know it.

Zimbabwe is a Country of unhappy, poverty-stricken and tormented souls. Our persecution and torment are a testimony of the generality of every Zimbabwean.

Only the evil and looters and their compt kins rejoice in our suffering, whilst I and you live like paupers in our own country.

The hour of the people’s power shall come and we shall have tears of joy. We shall be witnesses to this grand occasion during our lifetime.

Your support, dear Zimbabweans, is needed most during this crucial hour of our country’s history.

We seek your full resolve to stand with us and speak out about the injustices of the movement being perpetrated upon us.

In GOD AND HIS PEOPLE, WE BELIEVE,

GUTU – There were running battles at Mpandawana in Gutu this week as touts operating at the main bus terminus tried to launch a group that will campaign for Mnangagwa under the name Mahwindi for ED.

Sources told The Mirror that the touts have declared the district’s main bus terminus a no-go-area for anyone who doesn’t join the group and campaign for Mnangagwa. Transporters who don’t join the group have also been warned that they will not be plying any route in the district.

The running battles resulted in the arrest of Charles Zvenyika, a CCC activist who allegedly resisted coercion by the ring-leaders of the rag-tag group.

Gutu is home to ugly political violence and in November last year Nyasha Zhambe, a CCC supporter died a few weeks after he was severely assaulted at a roadblock on suspicion that he was coming from Nelson Chamisa’s rally. The suspected gang leader at the roadblock Baster Mafios, died a few months later in a road accident after warnings from traditional leaders that the avenging spirit will come after him.

He was the only one among a dozen people in the kombi who was injured. He died on the spot.

Zvenyika who was detained by Gutu Police yesterday is expected to appear in court tomorrow (Friday) charged with theft of a cellphone and resisting arrest by the Police.

He was reported to Police by Joseph Mutema and Josephat Sarukore who are alleged to be the leading members of Mahwindi for ED.- Masvingo Mirror

Police yesterday accused politicians from across the divide of stoking violence, thus making it extremely difficult for the law enforcement agents to professionally discharge their duties.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi made the remarks during a meeting on peace and elections organised by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches in collaboration with the National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) in Harare yesterday.

Nyathi said: “Some politicians lie, for example, a politician wanted to hold a rally in a building in Bulawayo. His gathering was cleared by the police, but the property owner did not want it. The politician later addressed the gathering and claimed he had been denied by the police.”

Nyathi said police would now seek confirmation from property owners before clearing gatherings.

He was responding to concerns by participants over partisan policing in favour of the ruling Zanu PF party.

NTJWG programmes co-ordinator Wilbert Mandinde said the public no longer felt safe to report violations to the police for fear of being labelled perpetrators.

Police have often been accused of blocking gatherings and rallies organised by opposition political parties and pro-democracy groups.

Ahead of the March 26 by-elections, a number of rallies organised by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) were banned by the police under unclear circumstances.

But Nyathi said politicians were to blame for the confusion as they tended to book same venues booked by their rivals.

“We want the church to assist. Politicians say different things, preach peace during the day and during the night sending people to fight rivals and use hate language. Our politicians lie,” Nyathi said.

“Politicians, please unite people so that you make the work of the police easier. You use hate speech, when you are made to account for your work, you play the victim.

“Is it that when you address people you always must be confrontational? We want mature politics, talk about peace and what you want to do to the people, not incite violence.”

He said it was difficult to talk of peaceful elections in 2023 when people were inciting violence over social media.

Even in Parliament, he said, MPs use hate language against each other and that triggers violence.

ZCC secretary-general Kenneth Mtata said it was possible to achieve a non-violent 2023 election if stakeholders worked together.

Ian Makone, the CCC head of elections, challenged the police to be non-partisan. He said his party would next month release its proposed electoral reforms document.

“CCC will issue its document on election reforms. Among the seven key points that we mention in that document are the security of the voter and the security of the vote, all of which are undermined by violence on our land,” Makone said.

MDC Alliance secretary for defence, Solomon Sox Chikowere, said his party was advocating for an inclusive dialogue to end violence.

Representatives from Zanu PF, Zec and the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission did not turn up for the meeting although they had been invited.

The Zimbabwe Media Commission, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and the Zimbabwe Gender Commission attended the meeting. —Newsday

MPs have demanded that Auditor-General (AG) Mildred Chiri be summoned to Parliament to explain why allocated funds in some ministries and government entities for 2021 have not been accounted for.

Chiri recently presented the 2021 appropriation accounts audit report for several ministries in Parliament.

The report covers financial statements on appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and fund accounts, highlighting the key audit findings and recommendations.

On a point of national interest in the National Assembly on Thursday, Harare East legislator Tendai Biti (Citizens Coalition for Change) expressed concern over unaccounted votes and demanded an explanation from Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and the AG.

“I am gravely concerned that having looked at the appropriation accounts for 2021, those accounts must be prepared according to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards,” Biti said.

“They must also be prepared according to the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions. If you go to the accounts we received, you will see that there is no appropriation account that is commended on by the auditor in respect of about six key ministries.”

Biti cited the Finance and Economic Development; Lands and Agriculture; Health and Child Care; Higher and Tertiary Education; Women’s Affairs, Small to Medium Enterprises, Home Affairs ministries and the Public Service Commission.

The report exposes serious graft, mismanagement and corporate mis-governance in several parastatals and state entities.

But Biti said legislators needed answers from Chiri.

“The appropriation accounts are the accounts that tell us how much was spent and received. Overall, Mr Speaker Sir, the audit report does not have an overall appropriation of how much was used in 2021,” Biti said.

“Can the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee be directed to summon the Auditor-General so that she can explain before the committee why the 2021 audit report which has been put in our emails does not meet those standards? This is so important given the high levels of corruption in our country at the present moment.”

In response, Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda said: “I would rather go by your last recommendation, that is, the Public Accounts Committee must summon the Auditor-General to find out why those votes have not been accounted for.” –Newsday

By A Correspondent

Zimbabwe Union of Journalists ( ZUJ) president, Mr George Maponga, has been served with papers challenging him to stop the provincial congress scheduled for Friday 23 September.

Chiredzi based journalist Morris Bishi and other scribes in Masvingo lodged a complaint through their legal advisors, Ruvengo Maboke and Company, citing irregularities in the whole process of conducting the provincial congress.

According to Bishi and others, the constitutional provisions which stipulate that a notice of 30 days should be given before such a congress is held, were clearly violated by the ZUJ leadership.

Part of the letter reads:

” We are advised that you sent a letter on WhatsApp group ( news roundup) of journalists who operate in Masvingo wherein you advised members about your intention to conduct an elective congress on September 23 2022 in the afternoon. We have been advised that the said WhatsApp message was sent on the 16th of September…”

Also see screenshot of the letter below:

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC MPs have mooted a resolution to wear black masks and armbands to protest at the prolonged detention of Hon Job Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.

The jailed CCC members have clocked 100 days in prison as the regime continues to torment perceived foes.

CCC official, Hon Charlton Hwende on Thursday said :

“Our MPs will start wearing black masks and armbands to symbolize the death of democracy in the country.

Every arrested person has a right to get bail and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Free Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole and the Nyatsime activists.”

Tinashe Sambiri|Fearless CCC official Hon Job Sikhala says he is unmoved by attempts by the Zanu PF regime to gag dissenting voices.

Hon Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and Nyatsime activists were arrested for exposing Zanu PF malice.

Below is Hon Sikhala’s epistle from Chikurubi Maximum Prison:

Dear Zimbabweans and the world at large

100 DAYS UNDER INCARCERATION

LETTER FROM CHIKURUBHI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON

DATE 21 SEPTEMBER 2022

BY HON JOB SIKHALA

Today marks 100 days of our incarceration together with Hon. Godfrey Sithole since our arbitrary arrest on the 14th of June 2022.

Our arrest was followed by the arrest of 14 other innocent citizens, 3 of them with us here at Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison and the other 11 detained at Harare Remand Prison.

As correctly pointed out by Prof Ibbo Mandaza and 115 others’ petition, our arrest is purely political persecution by a regime afraid of dissent and democratic discourse in the Country.

We are victims of our beliefs, beliefs which we dearly hold, the belief that Zimbabwe must be a free society devoid of callous murders and killings of those holding differing views and opinions.

We are suffering and being persecuted for loving our Country and the downtrodden in our society, with all our hearts and soul.

Beloved Zimbabweans, we dearly love our Country and everyone living in it to the core, Zimbabwe belongs to all of us and we will strive forever for a society of equality and happiness.

Your overwhelming support is echoing here through the walls of Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison.

We are NOT criminals. We are political prisoners of a regime that is scared of its people.

It must be known, however, that Zimbabweans are not fools nor cowards as envisaged. They are just cautious and patient.

Hassan Omar Al Bashir thought likewise in Sudan before people power taught him otherwise.

The people of Zimbabwe are boiling with anger and it has reached a tipping point. Even accomplices in our persecution know it.

Zimbabwe is a Country of unhappy, poverty-stricken and tormented souls. Our persecution and torment are a testimony of the generality of every Zimbabwean.

Only the evil and looters and their compt kins rejoice in our suffering, whilst I and you live like paupers in our own country.

The hour of the people’s power shall come and we shall have tears of joy. We shall be witnesses to this grand occasion during our lifetime.

Your support, dear Zimbabweans, is needed most during this crucial hour of our country’s history.

We seek your full resolve to stand with us and speak out about the injustices of the movement being perpetrated upon us.

In GOD AND HIS PEOPLE, WE BELIEVE,

Tinashe Sambiri|Fearless CCC official Hon Job Sikhala says he is unmoved by attempts by the Zanu PF regime to gag dissenting voices.

Hon Sikhala, Hon Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole and Nyatsime activists were arrested for exposing Zanu PF malice.

Below is Hon Sikhala’s epistle from Chikurubi Maximum Prison:

Dear Zimbabweans and the world at large

100 DAYS UNDER INCARCERATION

LETTER FROM CHIKURUBHI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON

DATE 21 SEPTEMBER 2022

BY HON JOB SIKHALA

Today marks 100 days of our incarceration together with Hon. Godfrey Sithole since our arbitrary arrest on the 14th of June 2022.

Our arrest was followed by the arrest of 14 other innocent citizens, 3 of them with us here at Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison and the other 11 detained at Harare Remand Prison.

As correctly pointed out by Prof Ibbo Mandaza and 115 others’ petition, our arrest is purely political persecution by a regime afraid of dissent and democratic discourse in the Country.

We are victims of our beliefs, beliefs which we dearly hold, the belief that Zimbabwe must be a free society devoid of callous murders and killings of those holding differing views and opinions.

We are suffering and being persecuted for loving our Country and the downtrodden in our society, with all our hearts and soul.

Beloved Zimbabweans, we dearly love our Country and everyone living in it to the core, Zimbabwe belongs to all of us and we will strive forever for a society of equality and happiness.

Your overwhelming support is echoing here through the walls of Chikurubhi Maximum Security Prison.

We are NOT criminals. We are political prisoners of a regime that is scared of its people.

It must be known, however, that Zimbabweans are not fools nor cowards as envisaged. They are just cautious and patient.

Hassan Omar Al Bashir thought likewise in Sudan before people power taught him otherwise.

The people of Zimbabwe are boiling with anger and it has reached a tipping point. Even accomplices in our persecution know it.

Zimbabwe is a Country of unhappy, poverty-stricken and tormented souls. Our persecution and torment are a testimony of the generality of every Zimbabwean.

Only the evil and looters and their compt kins rejoice in our suffering, whilst I and you live like paupers in our own country.

The hour of the people’s power shall come and we shall have tears of joy. We shall be witnesses to this grand occasion during our lifetime.

Your support, dear Zimbabweans, is needed most during this crucial hour of our country’s history.

We seek your full resolve to stand with us and speak out about the injustices of the movement being perpetrated upon us.

In GOD AND HIS PEOPLE, WE BELIEVE,

On September 22nd, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) hosted the eighth Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was held under the theme “Building a Culture of Peace as Global Citizens”.

Over 500 participants joined the hybrid event reflecting on the collaborative strides toward sustainable peace in Southern Africa as the global community has yet to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and faces other threats caused by the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

The event opened with a congratulatory address by the City of Cape Town’s Portfolio Committee on Safety and Security chairperson, Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe, saying that The City of Cape Town is committed to promoting peace and a society free from constant fear and anxiety. The Councillor said, “To make Cape Town a city where all people can live with less fear of crime and violence requires collective action at scale, where government, the private sector, non-profit organizations such as HWPL, and residents work together to make communities safer”.

Speaking on the introduction of the 12 units of the peace education curriculum in the Cape Town schools, Gadija Samuels of Modderdam High School in Bonteheuwel shared, “The peace education program has empowered my students to be more considerate and self-respecting, which has led them to respect others. Peace education is a wonderful tool that we have received.” Peace education programs have been rolled out in schools worldwide, with children able to learn about peace at a grassroots level. 

Event participant Youth Development Coordinator Albert Matthews for the First Community Resource Centre, a youth organization working to interrupt the cycle of gang violence in Hanover Park, shared that what he took away from the event was the importance of discussions around peacebuilding. “Once we’re able to have dialogue and conversation with people and meeting at a common ground, we’ll be able to understand how we can ignite this fire of peace and let it start spreading like wildfire in our communities. Matthews added that community members need to meet each other at a common ground and put their differences aside, understanding that they all want to live in peace and be at peace.

Regarding the importance of peacebuilding at the global level, Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL said, “The global village has suffered from the unexpected COVID-19 that has hit every country. People are not alone amid difficulties. We live in the same global village, and we are neighbors and families. Each one of us is the one who is obliged to make our world a better place to live. And shouldn’t we pass on our good world to our descendants?”

Since the 18th of September 2014, the host organization HWPL has called for solidarity for peacebuilding at the global level through collective actions with various actors, including heads of state, ministers, lawmakers, religious leaders, educators, youth and women leaders, and reporters. This annual summit shares peace activities and achievements in cooperation with governments and civil society worldwide.

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa stunned all and sundry when he lied to the whole world about the situation in Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA on Tuesday, Mr Mnangagwa claimed his administration was determined to promote peace in Zimbabwe.

Back home, Mr Mnangagwa’s administration is tormenting political foes.

Addressing delegates at the UN General Assembly, Mr Mnangagwa said,
“We are convinced that democratic systems should give due importance to the full enjoyment of the rights of minorities within our countries, as protected by both domestic and international law.”

He also called upon all Zimbabweans to “jealously guard national sovereignty and independence in the face of divisive neo-colonial forces that seek to derail national development.”

Mr Mnangagwa on Tuesday fled from angry Zimbabweans, who were waiting for him at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

By James Gwati- The opposition CCC candidate for Insiza ward 4 by-election Augustine Gumede, says he is smelling victory.

Gumede said he was confident of winning the by-election set for 22 October.

The party posted winding up Gumede’s campaign.

Here is the social media post:

Insiza Ward 4 Bye-election 22 October ‘CCC’ Augustine Gumede presents himself to serve you! He needs your vote, your friends and your family’s Vote. Please vote for him and get your family and friends in Insiza to vote for him as thier Councillor.

The death of a Zimbabwean woman in a Krugersdorp hospital has left a deep scar among Zimbabweans who are desperate to receive health services in South Africa.

Luyanda Moyo, 21, is a Zimbabwean immigrant who visited South African medical centres to give birth but was allegedly met with poor treatment and lack of attention because of her nationality.

Moyo gave birth at the Yusuf Dadoo hospital in Krugersdorp to a baby weighing 4kg.

Despite complaining of pain and excessive bleeding, she alleged that the medical staff in the maternity ward did not pay attention to her.

Luyanda’s uncle, Gibson Tshuma, told “The Star” that she was so neglected to the point of being the last patient in the ward.

“The Star” understands that nurses found Luyanda dead hours after giving birth.

Luyanda Moyo, 21, is a Zimbabwean immigrant who visited South African medical centres to give birth

She was in so much pain that she apparently told nurses that she would rather die than bare the pain she was in.

Her family is calling for an investigation into her death.

Tshuma said the family was concerned that the statements uttered by Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Rmathuba, could have caused the staff at the hospital to have a negative attitude towards illegal Zimbabwean seeking medical attention in parts of South Africa.

Tshuma said when they found Luyanda’s body in the hospital her clothes were covered in blood.

The hospital failed to explain what happened to Luyanda.

“Based on the messages on her cellphone she was overdue and she was given an inducing pill even though they acknowledged that the baby was too big for her to deliver naturally,” Tshuma said.

“The Star” listened to some voice notes that Luyanda shared with her mother before she died.

In some of them the young woman was describing the unbearable pain she was in to his mother.

“It’s so painful… they haven’t checked on me, I think they will come today,” Luyanda said in a voice note to her mother.

Luyanda’s baby boy survived and is with his grandmother but the family said it was still left with a million questions concerning how Luyanda died.

“We are demanding answers as to what happened, we are not getting clear answers.

“They induced her even when they had observed an operation was necessary and then she was ignored when she was bleeding to death,” Tshuma said.

The family is preparing for Luyanda’s body to be transported back to Zimbabwe where her funeral will take place.

The family said it was concerned that if ordinary South Africans suffered poor service at hospital, the situations was worse for foreign nationals.

The Gauteng Department of Health did not respond to “The Star” questions by late afternoon yesterday.

-The Star

Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec)’s Grade Seven final examinations due to start on Monday could be plunged into chaos as teachers have threatened to down tools on the day to protest poor pay and working conditions.

Government increased the United States dollar component of civil servants’ salaries by US$25 — raising their foreign currency earnings to US$200 from US$175, but the employees have rejected the offer, insisting on the pre-October 2018 salary of US$540 for an average government worker.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Obert Musaraure said unions had agreed to down tools from Monday to pressure government to meet their demands.

“The amount itself is too little. If you look at the cost of living in Zimbabwe, statistics are showing that Zimbabwe food prices are on the rise and our cost of living is over 50% compared to that of South Africa and if you look at the income of a teacher, it is below 10% of the income of a teacher in South Africa,” Masaraure said.

Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Takavafira Zhou said government was taking civil servants for granted.

“The increment is nothing as the current salary of civil servants still falls short of the minimum salary that teachers were getting in 2018. It’s an insult, it is insignificant and does not address our concerns as teachers are still incapacitated,” he said.

But Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro ruled out the strike threat, saying it was “all systems go”.

“We are very sure that almost 100% of our teachers are coming to school and examination classes are raring to go. Teachers are even competing to outdo each other for good pass rates and that competition is needed for good pass rates,” Ndoro said.

“We are raring to go for the Grade Seven examinations and we are ready. Those who are saying they are going to strike are quite an insignificant number and we are not aware of the teachers who are going on strike.”

Civil servants last week gave their employer a 10-day ultimatum to increase their salaries or face a crippling strike.

Early this year, government suspended hundreds of teachers and docked their salaries after they went on strike.

Government says it will continue implementing a no-work, no-pay policy in what unions have said is an intimidatory tactic.

In a related matter, Zimbabwe Nurses Association president Enock Dongo said there was urgent need for a lasting solution to workers’ grievances.

“Government should find a lasting solution to salaries and not these piece meals, it will not work. This (protracted wage negotiations) is disrupting production. We need to be productive not to waste time in meetings for salaries or on the streets with the government,” he said.

-Newsday

A PRISON officer’s marriage is now on the rocks after her illicit affair, with an inmate, was exposed.

Correctional Officer Miriam Muzuva’s marriage with Rojers Chiradza came under the spotlight at Kentucky Prison.

She was reported to have fallen in love with an inmate.

Their affair was said to have started when Miriam received money, and groceries, from the inmate’s sister, who is based in South Africa.

Miriam clashed with Rojers and was transferred from Kentucky Prison to Harare Central Prison over the matter.

Miriam’s mother, only identified as Mai Muzuva, told H-Metro the matter has since been resolved.

“The matter has since been resolved mwanangu,” said Mai Muzuva.

“Miriam has since returned to her husband.

“They are now living together,” she said.

Impeccable sources told H-Metro Miriam returned to her husband following reports that another woman was likely to replace her.

Rojers denied the allegations.

“I do not know anything in connection with that issue, sorry,” he said, before hanging up the phone.

Miriam refused to entertain H-Metro.

Rojers and Miriam are legally married and have been blessed with three kids.- H-Metro

A PRISON officer’s marriage is now on the rocks after her illicit affair, with an inmate, was exposed.

Correctional Officer Miriam Muzuva’s marriage with Rojers Chiradza came under the spotlight at Kentucky Prison.

She was reported to have fallen in love with an inmate.

Their affair was said to have started when Miriam received money, and groceries, from the inmate’s sister, who is based in South Africa.

Miriam clashed with Rojers and was transferred from Kentucky Prison to Harare Central Prison over the matter.

Miriam’s mother, only identified as Mai Muzuva, told H-Metro the matter has since been resolved.

“The matter has since been resolved mwanangu,” said Mai Muzuva.

“Miriam has since returned to her husband.

“They are now living together,” she said.

Impeccable sources told H-Metro Miriam returned to her husband following reports that another woman was likely to replace her.

Rojers denied the allegations.

“I do not know anything in connection with that issue, sorry,” he said, before hanging up the phone.

Miriam refused to entertain H-Metro.

Rojers and Miriam are legally married and have been blessed with three kids.- H-Metro

A MARRIED man, who stays at the Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison Camp, has fled from home after allegedly rap_ing his daughter.

The man (whose identity cannot not be revealed for professional reasons) is on the run after the victim lodged a police report against him.

The suspected rap_ist has been staying in the camp with his wife, who is a correctional officer.

Harare Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case saying the victim has since been referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for medical examination.

“Police are investigating a case involving a man reported to have rap_ed his 18-year-old daughter at a prison camp in Chikurubi,” said Insp Chakanza.

“Circumstances were that the complainant was asleep in the spare bedroom when the accused got into her room wearing a short but without a shirt.

“The accused was reported to have signalled to the complainant to keep quiet upon entering her room. She tried to scream but the accused closed her mouth using his other hand.- H-Metro

A MARRIED man, who stays at the Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison Camp, has fled from home after allegedly rap_ing his daughter.

The man (whose identity cannot not be revealed for professional reasons) is on the run after the victim lodged a police report against him.

The suspected rap_ist has been staying in the camp with his wife, who is a correctional officer.

Harare Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case saying the victim has since been referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for medical examination.

“Police are investigating a case involving a man reported to have rap_ed his 18-year-old daughter at a prison camp in Chikurubi,” said Insp Chakanza.

“Circumstances were that the complainant was asleep in the spare bedroom when the accused got into her room wearing a short but without a shirt.

“The accused was reported to have signalled to the complainant to keep quiet upon entering her room. She tried to scream but the accused closed her mouth using his other hand.- H-Metro

The African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC) has called for action against corruption saying the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) should probe the administration of parliament after it gave its nod to a shady US$1,6 million laptop supply deal.

Secretary for Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, last week revealed that treasury had rejected a tender awarded to a company called Blinart Investments P/L by Parliament for the supply of 173 laptops priced at US$9,200 each, translating to US$1,6 million.

APNAC chairman Temba Mliswa said action must be taken against those involved in the scandal to curb corruption.

“We call upon the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to summon the Administration of Parliament, so that it explains itself on these allegations of corruption. There is no one who is above the law and as such there should be ‘no sacred cows’,” Mliswa said.

“The Zimbabwean Chapter of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC) would like to express its discontentment with the corruption allegations that are being levelled against the Legislature.

“Firstly in the Auditor General’s report and secondly in the botched procurement of the 173 laptops and 79 Desktops through Blinart Investments and Mid-End Computers and Hardware.”

Finance Ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga

Mliswa also raised questions on the whereabouts of the document that is purported to have cancelled the tender.

“The explanation by Parliament in its so-called press statement does not answer the pertinent question – why was the tender initially awarded to the two blacklisted companies on 26 August 2022 if it was cancelled on 9 August 2022, as Parliament claims in its Press Statement,” said Mliswa.

According to Mliswa, the Finance Ministry is falling short in providing a clear explanation on the scandal which he said might open a can of worms revealing underhand dealings.

“Why did the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development have to write to Parliament on 14 September 2022 blacklisting the two companies and stating that their bids are heavily inflated if Parliament had cancelled the same tender?”

APNAC chairman also bemoaned the rise in cases where government is duped by fraudulent companies.

“As if this is not enough, there are also allegations of failure to carry out due diligence by the current director public relations, one Farai Nicholas Makubaza, at the time he was under the employment of the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, where the said Ministry is said to have been prejudiced in the sum of ZW$32mln by Solution Motors fronted by its Director, one Patrick Siyamwaya,” said Mliswa.

“Siyamwaya was ostensibly cleared by the Chief Magistrate, Faith Mushure, after she ruled that the State had failed to prove its case of fraud against the accused.

“The same magistrate makes interesting comments about the three State witnesses namely, Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana, Nyasha Bwirire and Farai Makubaza. Parliament needs to act on such omissions or commissions which smack of sly underhand dealings, which APNAC is up in arms against.”

–NewZimbabwe

Tinashe Sambiri

In the video clip below, CCC Councillor for ward 4, Masvingo Urban, Aleck Tabe speaks on the controversial allocation of land to steel manufacturing giant Simbi Steelmakers by the city council.

Tabe has also dismissed claims that CCC councillors were bribed by the Zanu PF regime.

“We are for the people and for democracy. There is no way we can abandon CCC values.

Let me say CCC councillors are answerable to citizens. We will never endorse fraudulent deals,” said Tabe.

Watch video below:

Another 23-year-old robber has escaped from lawful custody in Gweru where he was serving a 48-month jail term for plain robbery.

Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect, Peter Sigauke who escaped on Monday.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed.

“Police in Gweru are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Peter Sigauke aged 23 in connection with a case of escaping from prison in Lalapanzi on September 19, 2022. The suspect was serving 48 months’ imprisonment for plain robbery.

“Anyone with information to contact ZRP Midlands on (0542) 228636 or (0542) 230837, National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station,” he said.

On Tuesday, a 22-year-old housebreaker escaped from lawful custody at Mutoko Prison while serving a 14-month jail term.

Tinashe Rupiya had been arrested for a case of unlawful entry into premises before he was convicted and sentenced in Mutoko before he escaped yesterday.

Police have since launched a manhunt for Rupiya whose whereabouts are still not known.

“Police in Mutoko are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Tinashe Rupiya aged 22 in connection with escaping from lawful custody at a prison in Mutoko on September 20, 2022.

“The suspect was serving a 14-month sentence for a case of unlawful entry into premises. Anyone with information to contact ZRP Murewa Operations on (06521) 22777, National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.- state media

Govt has come up with an online inputs distribution system specifically designed to prevent the abuse of the agricultural inputs under the Presidential Inputs Scheme ahead of the 2022/23 summer cropping season.

In the past, there have been reports of inputs abuse allegedly by some officials in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, Climate and Rural Development. In some cases, the officers deliberately omit names of qualifying farmers, excluding them from benefiting from Government’s Pfumvudza Input scheme.

In June, President Mnangagwa fired Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, Climate and Rural Development Deputy Minister Douglas Karoro following his arrest on charges of misconduct after he allegedly defrauded the Presidential Inputs Scheme of US$73 300 worth of inputs.

Several cases of inputs abuse are widespread and, in some cases, individuals have been nabbed for channelling inputs to the market.

Some beneficiaries of the programmes have also been selling the inputs, such as fertilisers, while others diverted them towards production of commodities outside the contracts.

In terms of Statutory Instrument 274 of 2018, it is a criminal offence to be found in possession of any agricultural inputs in excess of what the farmers need, unlawful sale, purchase and possession of agricultural produce or contracted crop and the misuse of farm inputs.

In an interview yesterday, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, Climate and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Dr John Basera said the online distribution application will address the abuse of inputs.

“In previous seasons, some agricultural extension officers were fingered in this scam of abusing inputs. In light of that, the ministry has come up with a raft of measures, which include an online input distribution application developed to monitor the distribution,” he said.

Dr Basera said all farmers will be registered and a verifiable online register will trace accountability.

He said the ministry will be taking Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates where work is being done. Reports will then be produced online and verified at every stage of inputs distribution through their head office.

Dr Basera said apart from online distribution surveillance, the Government had established inputs distribution committees at community level to enhance transparency.

“Pursuant to the whole of Government approach, input distribution committees comprising local leadership, political leadership, security agencies, other ministries, departments and agencies have been set to enhance transparency and accountability,” he said.

“The other fundamental strategy is to ensure that inputs are only distributed to beneficiary households who would have adopted the key principles of conservation agriculture namely holing out, applying manure between June and August and mulching accumulation by September each year.”

The Government is targeting 3,5 million households countrywide to receive inputs for the 2022/23 farming season under the Climate-Proofed Presidential Inputs Scheme, popularly known as Intwasa/Pfumvudza.

Government is targeting to produce three million tonnes of maize during the 2022/23 summer cropping season, with land preparation already underway.

This comes as the Second Republic has made food security a top priority and is working towards a US$8,2 billion agriculture industry economy, contributing 20 percent of GDP by 2025, underpinned by the country’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) — the driver towards Vision 2030 to make Zimbabwe an upper middle-class economy.

The country requires 2,2 million tonnes of maize for human and livestock consumption and the three million tonnes target will position Zimbabwe as a significant player in grain production in the region.

Intwasa is a concept aimed at climate proofing agriculture by adopting conservation farming techniques and involves use of small plots and applying the correct agronomic practices for higher returns.

Under the programme, each farming household will get an input package comprising 10kg maize seed, 5kg sorghum, 2kg pearl millet, 5kg soya beans, 2kg sunflower/castor beans (castor bean will be inter-cropped in the Intwasa crops) and 5kg sugar beans or 5kg cowpeas or roundnuts. The seed types and varieties will depend on the farming season.-Chronicle

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa stunned all and sundry when he lied to the whole world about the situation in Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA on Tuesday, Mr Mnangagwa claimed his administration was determined to promote peace in Zimbabwe.

Back home, Mr Mnangagwa’s administration is tormenting political foes.

Addressing delegates at the UN General Assembly, Mr Mnangagwa said,
“We are convinced that democratic systems should give due importance to the full enjoyment of the rights of minorities within our countries, as protected by both domestic and international law.”

He also called upon all Zimbabweans to “jealously guard national sovereignty and independence in the face of divisive neo-colonial forces that seek to derail national development.”

Mr Mnangagwa on Tuesday fled from angry Zimbabweans, who were waiting for him at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Tinashe Sambiri|Big-headed Zanu PF director of information, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, has accused Non Governmental Organisations ( NGOs) of sponsoring acts of violence in the country.

Writing on Twitter, Mugwadi feebly attempted to blame NGOs for “causing chaos in the country.”

Mugwadi is yet to comment on the flagrant violation of human rights by Zanu PF.

The controversial Zanu PF man said “NGOs must go hang.”

He argued :
“NGOs must go hang! I have never seen a product inscribed ‘made by Ngos’ or ‘made by Crisis Coalition’.

I have however seen violent products from such NGOs.

I have seen SUV cars driven by NGO-CSO corrupt cabals. Those who fund NGOs have their economy developed by Capital not ngos

The Constitution of Zimbabwe and relevant statutory provisions allows NGOs and CSOs to exist freely. that is why I never said they are illegal. My point is they are useless & corrupt for purposes of development!! If I am lying, show us their product besides organising violence?”

AT least five vehicles which were parked at a car park in Dangamvura near Matongo Shopping Centre were reduced to shells this afternoon after a veld fire engulfed the parking lot.

The Mutare Fire Brigade Department quickly rushed to the scene and doused the flames, saving several other cars that could have been burnt.

A witness said a farmer who was preparing a field near the car park started a fire which quickly turned into huge flames due to the current windy conditions.

“In the absence of a fireguard and the tall dry grass at the car park, the fire grew quickly and burnt the cars,” said Mr Talkmore Baradza.

Veld fires are burning huge tracts of grasslands in Manicaland and the Environmental Management Agency is embarking on province-wide awareness campaigns against veld fires.

Police confirmed the incident and said investigations are in progress.

— Manica Post

By A Correspondent

Zimbabwe Union of Journalists ( ZUJ) president, Mr George Maponga, has been served with papers challenging him to stop the provincial congress scheduled for Friday 23 September.

Chiredzi based journalist Morris Bishi and other scribes in Masvingo lodged a complaint through their legal advisors, Ruvengo Maboke and Company citing irregularities in the whole process of conducting the provincial congress.

Accordin to Bishi and others, the constitutional provisions which stipulates that a notice of 30 days should be given before such a congress is held was clearly violated by the ZUJ leadership.

Part of the letter reads:

” We are advised that you sent a letter on WhatsApp group ( news roundup) of journalists who operate in Masvingo wherein you advised members about your intention to conduct an elective congress on September 23 2022 in the afternoon. We have been advised that the said WhatsApp message was sent on the 16th of September…”

Also see screenshot of the letter below:

Tinashe Sambiri

In the video clip below, CCC Councillor for ward 4, Masvingo Urban, Aleck Tabe speaks on the controversial allocation of land to steel manufacturing giant Simbi Steelmakers by the city council.

Tabe has also dismissed claims that CCC councillors were bribed by the Zanu PF regime.

“We are for the people and for democracy. There is no way we can abandon CCC values.

Let me say CCC councillors are answerable to citizens. We will never endorse fraudulent deals,” said Tabe.

Watch video below:

Tinashe Sambiri

In the video clip below, CCC Councillor for ward 4, Masvingo Urban, Aleck Tabe speaks on the controversial allocation of land to steel manufacturing giant Simbi Steelmakers by the city council.

Tabe has also dismissed claims that CCC councillors were bribed by the Zanu PF regime.

“We are for the people and for democracy. There is no way we can abandon CCC values.

Let me say CCC councillors are answerable to citizens. We will never endorse fraudulent deals,” said Tabe.

Watch video below:

Tinashe Sambiri|The Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa stunned all and sundry when he lied to the whole world about the situation in Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA on Tuesday, Mr Mnangagwa claimed his administration was determined to promote peace in Zimbabwe.

Back home, Mr Mnangagwa’s administration is tormenting political foes.

Addressing delegates at the UN General Assembly, Mr Mnangagwa said,
“We are convinced that democratic systems should give due importance to the full enjoyment of the rights of minorities within our countries, as protected by both domestic and international law.”

He also called upon all Zimbabweans to “jealously guard national sovereignty and independence in the face of divisive neo-colonial forces that seek to derail national development.”

Mr Mnangagwa on Tuesday fled from angry Zimbabweans, who were waiting for him at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Tinashe Sambiri|Big-headed Zanu PF director of information, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, has accused Non Governmental Organisations ( NGOs) of sponsoring acts of violence in the country.

Writing on Twitter, Mugwadi feebly attempted to blame NGOs for “causing chaos in the country.”

Mugwadi is yet to comment on the flagrant violation of human rights by Zanu PF.

The controversial Zanu PF man said “NGOs must go hang.”

He argued :
“NGOs must go hang! I have never seen a product inscribed ‘made by Ngos’ or ‘made by Crisis Coalition’.

I have however seen violent products from such NGOs.

I have seen SUV cars driven by NGO-CSO corrupt cabals. Those who fund NGOs have their economy developed by Capital not ngos

The Constitution of Zimbabwe and relevant statutory provisions allows NGOs and CSOs to exist freely. that is why I never said they are illegal. My point is they are useless & corrupt for purposes of development!! If I am lying, show us their product besides organising violence?”

A Kadoma Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Emmanuel Manguda has been charged with posting an image deemed derogatory to ZANU PF leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Manguda, an interim CCC Kadoma district secretary, is being charged with cyber bullying and harassment under section 164B of the Cyber and Data Protection Act.

According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Manguda posted a picture of a cockroach bearing the man’s head in May.

Lawyer Douglas Chikwangani said he was summoned by Kadoma police, and “was advised that he was being charged for contravening section 164B of the Cyber and Data Protection Act for cyber bullying and harassment.”

Manguda is yet to appear in court.

If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in jail, a fine or both.

Section 164B of the Act says anyone who posts a message, picture or material with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, threaten, bully or cause substantial emotional distress, or to degrade, humiliate or demean any other person shall be guilty of an offence.- Newsday

AT least five vehicles which were parked at a car park in Dangamvura near Matongo Shopping Centre were reduced to shells this afternoon after a veld fire engulfed the parking lot.

The Mutare Fire Brigade Department quickly rushed to the scene and doused the flames, saving several other cars that could have been burnt.

A witness said a farmer who was preparing a field near the car park started a fire which quickly turned into huge flames due to the current windy conditions.

“In the absence of a fireguard and the tall dry grass at the car park, the fire grew quickly and burnt the cars,” said Mr Talkmore Baradza.

Veld fires are burning huge tracts of grasslands in Manicaland and the Environmental Management Agency is embarking on province-wide awareness campaigns against veld fires.

Police confirmed the incident and said investigations are in progress.

— Manica Post