By-The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilem, says his administration does not support gay rights.

In a video circulating on social media, Hichillema was captured saying his party has never supported gay rights.

HH’s anti-gay attitude has been seen by many to contradict the west, which has shown support for the new Zambia President.

By- A xenophobic movement and self-appointed illegal immigrant watchdog in South Africa, Operation Dudula said it wanted to challenge the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits by the government in court.

Zandile Dabula, national secretary-general of the movement, said it rejects the “vague” reasons behind the special advisory committee’s decision. TimesLive’s Kgaugelo Maswneng cites Dabula as saying:

Operation Dudula has instructed its attorneys to apply for ‘direct access’ to the Constitutional Court on an urgent basis, with an intent to prevent the minister of home affairs [from extending the] ZEP.

If Zimbabwean permit holders were serious about legalising their stay in SA, [they] would have taken advantage of the opportunity presented by the department of home affairs. 

Failure to make representations could mean the current permit holders don’t have valid legal grounds to advance or consciously elect to ignore legalising their stay in SA. 

The minister of home affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s behaviour is consistent with that of Dr Joe Phaahla, who instead of instructing hospitals to report illegality taking place at public hospitals elects to tell South Africans he is contemplating making lawbreakers pay for medical service

Dabula added that Operation Dudula said contravention of the Immigration Act is a criminal offence and should not be reasoned otherwise.

Home affairs recently extended ZEPs for another six months, from December 31 to June 30 2023. One reason for the extension was that the department had received few applications by Zimbabwean nationals for ordinary visas so far.

ActionSA echoed Operation Dudula’s remarks saying South Africa has been under the grip of crime, economic squeeze and unending social ills, “allegedly due to the influx of migrants and mostly by undocumented and illegal immigrants.” Added the party:

The extension of the Zimbabwean special permit to June 2023 is, therefore, a mockery of our constitutional democracy and further chips away at the autonomy of our state and its function, especially on managing our borders.

By- The magistrates’ Court in Harare has issued a warrant for the arrest of CCC activist Makomborero Haruzivishe.

The warrant of arrest was issued after the activist failed to attend court.

Haruzivishe spent 14 months in remand prison and was released in January.

He says he is facing public order offences.

By James Gwati- Shops in Zambia have drastically reduced prices of essential commodities owing to the appreciation in the value of that country’s currency.

Once the worst in the world in recent years, the Zambian Kwacha last week became one of the best currencies globally.

The Kwacha has been stabilized by the coming last year of the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) and its leader Hakainde Hichilema, to lead the once troubled nation.

Josepha Kalimbwe, the ruling party’s spokesperson, announced the price reduction of goods and services.

He posted on Twitter:

Shoprite has reduced the prices of hundreds of its items across Zambia due to the increasing strength of the Zambian Kwacha against the US dollar. Next we are waiting for Multi Choice & DSTV to drop prices too. Our party is leading our people into a future of untold prosperity !!

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has congratulated Dr William Ruto on being the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya.

In a statement on Twitter, President Chamisa urged the new administration of the Republic of Kenya to serve citizens with honour.

“I congratulate President Elect H.E Dr @WilliamsRuto on being declared 5th President of the Republic of #Kenya. Saluting all Kenyans for upholding peace.

I applaud Kenya’s institutions for shepherding the electoral process and wish the new administration the best.#GodBlessKenya.”

President Chamisa called for peace and tolerance in Zimbabwe

“WE ARE ALL ZIMBABWEANS. And we all want and deserve the same thing; a happy, peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe. Our more immediate goal is to build and transform this giant nation great. We will turn Zimbabwe great. A country that works and delivers for all. #FreeWiwa #Nyatsime16.

Extremely concerned by reports from Chikurubi maximum prison regarding the health condition of Hon @JobSikhala1.Just been in touch with the family who are equally and extremely concerned. We continue to pray and fight for the release of all the @Nyatsime16 political prisoners.”

By James Gwati- The Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed that they are people using President Emerson Mnangagwa and his wife Auxilia to commit crimes.

The use of Mnangagwa’s name can only be done by Zanu PF officials, not ordinary people, and ZRP failing to name these individuals says a lot.

By- Liz Truss was yesterday crowned victor of the Conservative leadership contest and the country’s next prime minister.

Today, Boris Johnson and the new leader of the Conservative Party will travel to Balmoral to meet the Queen for the official handover.

The Queen will officially appoint the next prime minister shortly after seeing Mr Johnson.

Usually, a new prime minister is invited to Buckingham Palace to be appointed by the Queen, but in a break from tradition this year, Her Majesty is staying in Scotland.

The new prime minister will then travel back from Balmoral to London before making their first speech in Downing Street as PM.

It is thought that Mr Johnson could make a farewell speech outside Number 10 on Tuesday morning before travelling up to Balmoral to see the Queen.

From Tuesday afternoon into the evening, it is expected that the new leader will begin to appoint their top government team.

This will include roles such as foreign secretary, chancellor, home secretary and business secretary.

The new prime minister is also likely to receive phone calls from other world leaders congratulating them on their appointment.

They may also make their first calls to their foreign counterparts. Ms Truss has said her first correspondence would be with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

It is thought that the new prime minister could hold their first cabinet meeting having appointed their top team.

The main topic of conversation is likely to be the ongoing cost of living crisis, with the next leader of the country under growing pressure to intervene to ease the burden of spiralling energy costs as quickly as possible.

At midday, the new prime minister will take part in their first session of Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons – coming face-to-face with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Boris Johnson could watch on from the Conservative backbenches along with his predecessor Theresa May.

During the remainder of Wednesday afternoon, it is expected that the new prime minister will continue to make ministerial appointments until all roles within the government departments are filled.

It is also likely that the PM will have more phone calls with their foreign counterparts.-SkyNews/The Herald

By- Health experts are calling for mandatory Measles Vaccination to save children’s lives as the death toll nears 700, with almost 100 cases recorded daily.

The government has been urged to intervene and ensure every child is vaccinated, especially among the apostolic sects where a high number of children are not vaccinated.

Dr Johannes Marisa, Public health expert, told the state media:

We have noted with concern that the number of Measles cases skyrocketing. The outbreak is coming from a number of factors, the first one is coming from unvaccinated children. Zimbabwe used to have a 90% vaccination coverage, but there are a lot of challenges we are facing at the moment. The first one being that there are some religious sects especially apostolic sects who are shunning the vaccination drive, who are against all sorts of vaccination taking place so this is putting everyone at risk. We would like to urge everyone to take their children for vaccination against Measles. Can all religious sects follow what is supposed to be done. For public health measures to be fully functional and operational sometimes we may need even legislation, a piece of legislation to force everyone to do the right thing Vaccination should be mandatory for everyone.

Dr Amos Marume, Harare Institute of Public Health Principal, told ZBC Newsechoed Marisa’s remarks adding that the vaccine is the only prevention children need.

Of the 6 291 cases reported nationwide, 3 009 are coming from Manicaland, accounting for almost 50 per cent of the cases and deaths.

Out of those cases from Manicaland, only 523 are vaccinated against Measles, with 347 children from the province dying at home before seeking medical attention.

By- The People’s Patriotic Party, president Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi wants President Emerson Mnangagwa to be arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a series of human abuse cases.

Chasi wrote to ICCC asking them to arrest Mnangagwa next week in New York when he is attending the 77 UN session.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. As a court of last resort, it seeks to complement, not replace, national Courts. Governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute, the ICC is the world’s first permanent international criminal court. 

In a letter seen by this publication, People’s Patriotic Party, president said Mnangagwa should be arrested next week in New York.

Mnangagwa is attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 13 September.

Below is the letter addressed to Mnangagwa copied to the UN, African Union, SADC, Diplomatic Missions, ICC, Parliament of Zimbabwe and Political Parties:

Dear Sir

RE: OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA-ZIMBABWE

Mr. President Sir; we Appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to officially either serve you Summons or issue Warrant of Arrest or Proceed to Apprehend, Interrogate and Prosecute you on Applicable Legal Criteria on 13 September during 77th Session UN General Assembly in New York on charges from Coup De Tat, Mass Genocide, Torture, Abductions, Rape, with counts backdated from 1983 to Date with Redundant Commissions of Inquiry whereas Gross Violations of Human Rights including Failure to Uphold the Rule of Law and defeat to the Course of Justice has been cited.

Mr. President Sir, we Declare a Freedom Charter in Zimbabwe comparable to the one Adopted on 26 June 1955 by South Africa. Your Resignation will not be a Waiver for your Crimes but Honor to Founding Fathers and Heroes whose Legacy you have massacred. We call upon your Impeachment by Parliament or Recall by Zanu -PF. Mr. President Sir, you have Gross Incapacitation and Incompetence since 2017 with Empty Hollow Speeches, Looting and Media Coverage of Cartel Deals worth Trillions of USD with Zero Proceeds to the State Treasury. There is no Second Republic but Rise of the 5th Chimurenga -Economic Independence with what you call “Born Frees” now Declared Comrades of their Generation. 

Please Recall your Zanu-PF Ambassador in South Africa and seek Guidance from those who commenced the Diplomatic Relations. Clearly as Head of State you failed to Dialogue with your Counterpart in South Africa or Address on Xenophobic Attacks/Permit Issues on Zimbabweans and yet you want to manipulate elections with State of Emergency. On 26 August 2022 an Open Letter to the Republic of South Africa was mailed and acknowledged with emphasis not to Exterminate ZIMBABWEANS using Colonial and Apartheid Tactics and in Review Order to Maintain Diplomatic Relations and Promote Peace.

We are Privileged by South African Government to Extend ZEP Permits to June 2023 with hopes for a New Zimbabwe Government then and sustain the Decision for All Healthcare to be Billed to Zimbabwe. We Request a Voluntary Repatriation Exercise Commences (200 Buses) + Free Duty to All Returning Residents + Allowances. Normal Permits/ Visas should be processed as per norm. Refugee/Political Asylums should be Granted to Zimbabweans Remaining in South Africa including Such Passports in terms of Refugee Act 1998,1951 UN Convention on Refugees Act,1969 OAU Convention,1967 Protocol,1993 Basic Agreement Between the Government of South Africa and UNHCR including the Immigration Act of South Africa.

Mr. President; Sir, Parliament should be Dissolved and Senate Abolished respectively as they serve a Ceremonial Role With POLAD now Policy Makers. Electoral Reforms for 2023 Elections should go through a Referendum and Public Consultations done. SADC Polling Stations are a must including Diaspora Vote/Registration. No Political Dialogue or GNU is Acceptable 2023.Securocrats are to Defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe and Ensure a Peaceful Transition and Transfer of Power. 

We call upon your Government to Release all Political and Immigration Prisoners with Immediate Effect. This country will never die but the young people shall save it!!!

Yours Sincerely Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi

President & Commander in Chief People’s Patriotic Party Zimbabwe

By James Gwati- The leader of the opposition CCC, Nelson Chamisa, has reached out to the new Kenyan President, William Ruto, with his congratulatory messages.

Chamisa sent his gratulatory message to Ruto Monday after Kenya’s Supreme court had thrown away the opposition leader Raila Odinga’s petition challenging Ruto’s election.

Chamisa posted on twetter:

I congratulate President Elect H.E Dr 

@WilliamsRuto

 on being declared 5th President of the Republic of #Kenya. Saluting all Kenyans for upholding peace.I applaud Kenya’s institutions for shepherding the electoral process and wish the new administration the best.#GodBlessKenya

By BBC- Liz Truss will be the new UK prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest.
It was a closer result than many pundits expected, with Truss taking 57% of valid votes cast.
Speaking at a conference centre in Westminster, she thanked Sunak for a “hard-fought campaign” and pledged to deliver a “bold plan”.
Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday after travelling to meet the Queen at Balmoral in Scotland.
The current foreign secretary is under immediate pressure to announce a plan to tackle soaring energy costs.
She is understood to be considering a freeze on energy bills, with an announcement potentially scheduled for Thursday.
Labour’s Keir Starmer has congratulated her but says the country is facing a “Tory cost of living crisis”.
-BBC

By- The People’s Patriotic Party, president Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi has written to the International Criminal Court (ICC) asking them to arrest President Emmerson Mnangagwa over a series of human abuse cases, including rape, torture, and abductions.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. As a court of last resort, it seeks to complement, not replace, national Courts. Governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute, the ICC is the world’s first permanent international criminal court. 

In a letter seen by this publication, People’s Patriotic Party, president Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi said Mnangagwa should be arrested next week in New York.

Mnangagwa is attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 13 September.

Below is the letter addressed to Mnangagwa copied to the UN, African Union, SADC, Diplomatic Missions, ICC, Parliament of Zimbabwe and Political Parties:

Dear Sir

RE: OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA-ZIMBABWE

Mr. President Sir; we Appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to officially either serve you Summons or issue Warrant of Arrest or Proceed to Apprehend, Interrogate and Prosecute you on Applicable Legal Criteria on 13 September during 77th Session UN General Assembly in New York on charges from Coup De Tat, Mass Genocide, Torture, Abductions, Rape, with counts backdated from 1983 to Date with Redundant Commissions of Inquiry whereas Gross Violations of Human Rights including Failure to Uphold the Rule of Law and defeat to the Course of Justice has been cited.

Mr. President Sir, we Declare a Freedom Charter in Zimbabwe comparable to the one Adopted on 26 June 1955 by South Africa. Your Resignation will not be a Waiver for your Crimes but Honor to Founding Fathers and Heroes whose Legacy you have massacred. We call upon your Impeachment by Parliament or Recall by Zanu -PF. Mr. President Sir, you have Gross Incapacitation and Incompetence since 2017 with Empty Hollow Speeches, Looting and Media Coverage of Cartel Deals worth Trillions of USD with Zero Proceeds to the State Treasury. There is no Second Republic but Rise of the 5th Chimurenga -Economic Independence with what you call “Born Frees” now Declared Comrades of their Generation. 

Please Recall your Zanu-PF Ambassador in South Africa and seek Guidance from those who commenced the Diplomatic Relations. Clearly as Head of State you failed to Dialogue with your Counterpart in South Africa or Address on Xenophobic Attacks/Permit Issues on Zimbabweans and yet you want to manipulate elections with State of Emergency. On 26 August 2022 an Open Letter to the Republic of South Africa was mailed and acknowledged with emphasis not to Exterminate ZIMBABWEANS using Colonial and Apartheid Tactics and in Review Order to Maintain Diplomatic Relations and Promote Peace.

We are Privileged by South African Government to Extend ZEP Permits to June 2023 with hopes for a New Zimbabwe Government then and sustain the Decision for All Healthcare to be Billed to Zimbabwe. We Request a Voluntary Repatriation Exercise Commences (200 Buses) + Free Duty to All Returning Residents + Allowances. Normal Permits/ Visas should be processed as per norm. Refugee/Political Asylums should be Granted to Zimbabweans Remaining in South Africa including Such Passports in terms of Refugee Act 1998,1951 UN Convention on Refugees Act,1969 OAU Convention,1967 Protocol,1993 Basic Agreement Between the Government of South Africa and UNHCR including the Immigration Act of South Africa.

Mr. President; Sir, Parliament should be Dissolved and Senate Abolished respectively as they serve a Ceremonial Role With POLAD now Policy Makers. Electoral Reforms for 2023 Elections should go through a Referendum and Public Consultations done. SADC Polling Stations are a must including Diaspora Vote/Registration. No Political Dialogue or GNU is Acceptable 2023.Securocrats are to Defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe and Ensure a Peaceful Transition and Transfer of Power. 

We call upon your Government to Release all Political and Immigration Prisoners with Immediate Effect. This country will never die but the young people shall save it!!!

Yours Sincerely Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi

President & Commander in Chief People’s Patriotic Party Zimbabwe

By James Gwati- The opposition CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa has congratulated the new Kenyan President, William Ruto.

Chamisa sent his gratulatory message to Ruto Monday after Kenya’s Supreme court had thrown away the opposition leader Raila Odinga’s petition challenging Ruto’s election.

Chamisa posted on twetter:

I congratulate President Elect H.E Dr 

@WilliamsRuto

 on being declared 5th President of the Republic of #Kenya. Saluting all Kenyans for upholding peace.I applaud Kenya’s institutions for shepherding the electoral process and wish the new administration the best.#GodBlessKenya

By James Gwati- The Supreme Court in Kenya has dismissed a petition by Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, challenging William Ruto’s election in the August 9th presidential election. 

In a statement, Odinga, in response to the judgment, the former PM said he vehemently disagreed with the court’s opinion. 

Reads the statement:

We have taken note of the decision of the Supreme Court on the Presidential election held on August 9th, 2022. We have always stood for the rule of law and the constitution. In this regard, we respect the opinion of the court although we vehemently disagree with their decision today. 

Our lawyers proffered irrefutable evidence and the facts were on our side, unfortunately, the judges saw it otherwise. We find it incredible that the judges found against us on all nine (9) grounds and occasion resulted to unduly exaggerated language to refute our claims. 

This judgement is by no means the end of our movement, in fact it inspires us to redouble our efforts to transform this country into a prosperous democracy where each and every Kenyan can find their full belonging. We thank our supporters and Kenyans across the country for standing with us. We will be communicating in the near future on our plans to continue our struggle for transparency, accountability and democracy.

God bless you and God bless Kenya!

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa says the citizens’ struggle is unstoppable.

In a statement posted on Twitter at the weekend, President Chamisa said Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF cannot stop the wave of change.

Said President Chamisa:
“It’s a Citizens’ struggle, a Citizens’ project, a Citizens’ fight.

The Citizens shall govern… Nomakanjani!#Fakapressure #RegisterToVoteZW.”

CCC also commended thousands of Bulilima residents who supported the people’s struggle during the weekend by-elections.

“APPRECIATION post for the brave citizens of Bulilima who defies the odds in the face of ZEC manipulation, Zanu PF violence, intimidation, banning of gatherings, victimization for supporting change & general political tension.

No wonder @ZANUPF_Official is mad! #FakaPressure.”

By BBC- Liz Truss will be the new UK prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest.
It was a closer result than many pundits expected, with Truss taking 57% of valid votes cast.
Speaking at a conference centre in Westminster, she thanked Sunak for a “hard-fought campaign” and pledged to deliver a “bold plan”.
Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday after travelling to meet the Queen at Balmoral in Scotland.
The current foreign secretary is under immediate pressure to announce a plan to tackle soaring energy costs.
She is understood to be considering a freeze on energy bills, with an announcement potentially scheduled for Thursday.
Labour’s Keir Starmer has congratulated her but says the country is facing a “Tory cost of living crisis”.
-BBC

Tinashe Sambiri|President Nelson Chamisa’s Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has appealed to millions of Zimbabweans in South Africa to return home for the purpose of registering to vote.

In a statement, CCC deputy spokesperson, Gift Ostallos Siziba, bemoaned the harassment of Zimbabweans in South Africa.

Read Siziba’s statement:

Someone sent us this flyer he picked next to his house this morning.

It’s a flyer from Change Champions in Alex park, South Africa.

Given the circumstances facing our people in South Africa- the solution is for us to come back home and fix our country.

Diaspora is such a powerful force.

More than 2 million Zimbabweans are in South Africa because of the economic and political situation in our country.

They’re treated like second class citizens.

The solution is resolving the governance crisis in our own country by voting the Mnangagwa regime out!

Thank you Citizens in Alex for spreading the word.

RegisterToVoteZW

By- Prison officials Sunday invited the family of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, asking for urgent help over suspected poisoning in his prison cell.

Sikhala, who has been arrested on several occasions, was said to be vomiting and the prison officials summoned the legislator’s family to bring a private doctor for urgent treatment.
The Zengeza West legislator’s aide Frederick Masarirevhu told NewsDay that Sikhala’s wife was called by prison officials over a suspected case of poisoning.
“It’s true, Sikhala is not okay. I spoke with his wife and she informed me that the legislator has been vomiting and we are in touch with doctors for urgent assistance.
“Mrs Sikhala is currently on her way to Chikurubi Maximum Prison and a team of doctors is expected to follow. This is surprising considering that I had an hour-long conversation with him on Saturday. From what I hear, he is not in good shape and we wait to hear the exact condition from the medical team,” Masarirevhu said.
Sikhala’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa confirmed the incident, but said she was out of the country.
No further information was made available at the time of going to print.
“That is what I have been told, but I have not seen him because I am out of the country,” Mtetwa said.

NewsDay contacted the ZPCS officials who failed to respond by the time of going to print.
Sikhala, who is the CCC vice-national chairperson, human rights lawyer and legislator, was arrested on June 14 after violence broke out in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza, during the funeral wake of Moreblessing Ali, a CCC activist who was killed by a suspected Zanu PF activist, Pius Mukandi Jamba.
Sikhala is in prison for allegedly inciting unrest and defeating the course of justice.
The State alleges that he posted a video on social media that was intended at misleading the police who were investigating the death of Ali.
He was arrested alongside Godfrey Sithole, a CCC MP for Chitungwiza North and 13 party activists.
The charge of obstructing the course of justice were levelled against him when he was already in remand prison.
He has applied for bail five times without success.
-NewsDay

By- Zanu PF lost the Bulilima by-elections to the Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC).

CCC grabbed two out of three wards in by-elections held on Saturday.

The three wards were under Zanu PF.

Bulilima RDC wards 1, 14 and 16 fell vacant following the resignation of two Zanu PF councillors, Tonny Mlotshwa and Ntungamili Dube and the death of Delani Mabhena, also of Zanu PF.

Results released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), CCC won wards 1 and 16, with Zanu PF taking Ward 14 of Bulilima District Council (RDC).

Below are the results announced by ZEC:

Ward 16

• Moyo Jane (ZANU PF) – 118
• Moyo Makhadi (CCC) – 131
• Ncube Hitman (ZAPU) -34

WARD 1

• Moyo Dalton (PPP) – 12
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 385
• Ndlovu Kossam Phapha (ZANU PF) – 315
• Nyoni Lindiwe (CGC) – 7

WARD 14

• Dube Experience (ZANU PF) – 459
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 332
• Moyo Linos (ZAPU) – 18

According to ZEC, in Ward 16, there were 3 spoilt ballots and the percentage poll was 50.35%.

In War 1, there were 14 spoilt ballot papers while the percentage poll was 50.80.

In Ward 14, 5 spoilt ballot papers were recorded while the percentage poll was 53.24%.

By- Former deputy Prime minister Thokhozani Khupe has been credited for the CCC Bulilima by-elections weekend victory.

CCC won two of the three wards that previously belonged to Zanu PF.

 Khupe has been conducting grassroots campaigns in these wards.

 When she joined CCC, she was initially viewed with suspicion, but party supporters have warmed up to her.

Bulilima RDC wards 1, 14 and 16 fell vacant following the resignation of two Zanu PF councillors, Tonny Mlotshwa and Ntungamili Dube and the death of Delani Mabhena, also of Zanu PF.

Results released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), CCC won wards 1 and 16, with Zanu PF taking Ward 14 of Bulilima District Council (RDC).

Below are the results announced by ZEC:

Ward 16

• Moyo Jane (ZANU PF) – 118
• Moyo Makhadi (CCC) – 131
• Ncube Hitman (ZAPU) -34

WARD 1

• Moyo Dalton (PPP) – 12
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 385
• Ndlovu Kossam Phapha (ZANU PF) – 315
• Nyoni Lindiwe (CGC) – 7

WARD 14

• Dube Experience (ZANU PF) – 459
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 332
• Moyo Linos (ZAPU) – 18

According to ZEC, in Ward 16, there were 3 spoilt ballots and the percentage poll was 50.35%.

In War 1, there were 14 spoilt ballot papers while the percentage poll was 50.80.

In Ward 14, 5 spoilt ballot papers were recorded while the percentage poll was 53.24%.

By- The Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, has told party members to avoid becoming part of the narrative that Zimbabwean nationals are stealing jobs from South Africans.

Speaking at an EFF provincial conference in Klerksdorp, North West, on Sunday, Malema said EFF members should focus on the land issue and occupy strategic economic positions instead of yearning to be employed by white people. Said Malema:
Today, you are fighting with Zimbabweans. You are all fighting to be negros. You are fighting to work for a white man.
You are not fighting for the land. All of you to join forces together against Zimbabweans. What’s wrong? No, they are taking our jobs. Why? Because you want to be workers.
You don’t want to be the owners of strategic sectors of the economy. All you are fighting for is jobs. Who is going to give you these jobs? It’s a white man.
You are all fighting to work for a white man and you are proud of fighting to work for a white man. Why should you fight people for jobs?
We should fight people for the land and that we want our land because, with our land, we will not be workers.
We will be the owners of the land and we will produce for ourselves and for all.
Malema’s speech comes after Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi granted Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) another six months to regularise their stay in South Africa.
Meanwhile, Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant group in South Africa, said the extension of ZEPs is an insult to South Africans.
Operation Dudula’s Kwena Molekwa said they can’t continue to feel sorry for Zimbabweans considering that almost half of South Africans are unemployed.

By- The Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) has won two out of three wards in by-elections held in Bulilima on Saturday.

The three wards were under Zanu PF.

Bulilima RDC wards 1, 14 and 16 fell vacant following the resignation of two Zanu PF councillors, Tonny Mlotshwa and Ntungamili Dube and the death of Delani Mabhena, also of Zanu PF.

Results released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), CCC won wards 1 and 16, with Zanu PF taking Ward 14 of Bulilima District Council (RDC).

Below are the results announced by ZEC:

Ward 16

• Moyo Jane (ZANU PF) – 118
• Moyo Makhadi (CCC) – 131
• Ncube Hitman (ZAPU) -34

WARD 1

• Moyo Dalton (PPP) – 12
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 385
• Ndlovu Kossam Phapha (ZANU PF) – 315
• Nyoni Lindiwe (CGC) – 7

WARD 14

• Dube Experience (ZANU PF) – 459
• Moyo Ephraim (CCC) – 332
• Moyo Linos (ZAPU) – 18

According to ZEC, in Ward 16, there were 3 spoilt ballots and the percentage poll was 50.35%.

In War 1, there were 14 spoilt ballot papers while the percentage poll was 50.80.

In Ward 14, 5 spoilt ballot papers were recorded while the percentage poll was 53.24%.

Tinashe Sambiri|The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) overcame Zanu PF in by-elections held at the weekend.

CCC won two out of the three by-elections held in Bulilima.

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa described the weekend results as encouraging.

“THANK YOU BULILIMA…

A BIG WIN against all odds, CCC won 2/3 of the wards previously held by Zpf in yesterday’s by-elections. We nearly took all wards.

What a great fight Champions!! We’re a CITIZENS MOVEMENT.

Thanks to our ground forces,the Change Champions.

Kudos to diaspora for the support.All glory be to God! #Godisinit #WinBig #FakaPressure
#Ngaapindehakemukomana #kangenesibiliujaha

nganjilemulombe

Nganginembisana,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Twitter.

Tinashe Sambiri|The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) overcame Zanu PF in by-elections held at the weekend.

CCC won two out of the three by-elections held in Bulilima.

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa described the weekend results as encouraging.

“THANK YOU BULILIMA…

A BIG WIN against all odds, CCC won 2/3 of the wards previously held by Zpf in yesterday’s by-elections. We nearly took all wards.

What a great fight Champions!! We’re a CITIZENS MOVEMENT.

Thanks to our ground forces,the Change Champions.

Kudos to diaspora for the support.All glory be to God! #Godisinit #WinBig #FakaPressure
#Ngaapindehakemukomana #kangenesibiliujaha

nganjilemulombe

Nganginembisana,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Twitter.

Tinashe Sambiri|The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) overcame Zanu PF in by-elections held at the weekend.

CCC won two out of the three by-elections held in Bulilima.

CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa described the weekend results as encouraging.

“THANK YOU BULILIMA…

A BIG WIN against all odds, CCC won 2/3 of the wards previously held by Zpf in yesterday’s by-elections. We nearly took all wards.

What a great fight Champions!! We’re a CITIZENS MOVEMENT.

Thanks to our ground forces,the Change Champions.

Kudos to diaspora for the support.All glory be to God! #Godisinit #WinBig #FakaPressure
#Ngaapindehakemukomana #kangenesibiliujaha

nganjilemulombe

Nganginembisana,” said President Chamisa in a statement on Twitter.

By Farai D Hove | The incarcerated Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala has fallen seriously ill in prison.

Sikhala is “currently vomiting, and struggling to walk,” his wife told ZimEye.

She added saying,

“I Am at Chikurubi”

The MP’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa was at the time of writing to facilitate for the MP’s hospitalisation. MORE TO FOLLOW

By A Correspondent- The Government is set to recruit 2 988 headmasters and deputies to fill primary and secondary school vacancies in a massive recruitment drive set to improve pass rates and maintenance of infrastructure at educational institutions across the country.

The recruitment of heads and deputies began on 30 August, with prospective candidates set to have handed in their applications by 21 September.

According to a memorandum from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education seen by Sunday News, Government is seeking to employ a total of 1 318 primary school heads, with Bulawayo (8), Harare (5), Manicaland (247), Mashonaland Central (154), Mashonaland East (171), Mashonaland West (125), Masvingo (109), Matabeleland North (210), Matabeleland South (160) and Midlands (129) all set to get appointees for the vacant posts.

For secondary schools, a total of 532 school heads are set to be appointed, with Bulawayo (7), Harare (17), Manicaland (27), Mashonaland Central (5), Mashonaland East (16), Mashonaland West (23), Masvingo (10), Matabeleland North (33), Matabeleland South (12) and Midlands (23) all set to get new appointees.

Across the country, 965 deputy primary school heads are set to fill vacant positions, while 173 secondary deputy school heads will also get appointed.

In Bulawayo, in addition to the eight primary school heads that are set to be appointed, 23 deputy primary school heads, two secondary school heads and seven deputy heads are also set to get new briefs. The primary schools without school heads in Bulawayo are St Bernard’s, Waterford, Helemu, Lozikeyi, Hope Fountain, Inkanyezi and Mhlali. Deputy school heads will be appointed for St Peters, Khami Prison, Hope, Mazwi, Mbuyazwe, Thembisa, Babambeni, Dumezweni, Robert Sinyoka, Henry Low, Kumalo, Fairbridge, Mthombothemba, Kensington, Lochview, Mgiqika, Nketa, King George VI, Sigombe, Mafela, Sibantubanye, Mgoqo and Gampu primary schools.

Tennyson Hlabangana and Maranatha are the two secondary schools in Bulawayo that are set to get substantive heads while Pumula South Secondary, Pumula High, Amhlophe High, Masotsha High, Founders, Emakhandeni and Gifford High School are all set to get deputy heads.

Primary and Secondary Education communications and advocacy director Mr Taungana Ndoro said the Government was embarking on the recruitment drive after realisation that there were many vacancies in those positions across the country. He also said the appointment of new school custodians would improve standards of learning and consequently pass rates as pupils geared for examinations across the country.

“The significance of these appointments is that there are a lot of headmasters or deputies that are currently in their roles on an acting capacity because in most cases, the incumbents would have moved elsewhere, retired or promoted. So, by appointing substantive heads, we are making sure that there is binding responding that comes with the role because once appointed, a head becomes the custodian of whatever institution that they lead.

As we approach a crucial part of the education calendar, we intend to make sure that pass rates go up as well is make sure that school infrastructure are well maintained which is the responsibility of those in positions of leadership,” he said.

Mr Ndoro said as the third term beckoned, the Government was also assessing possible teaching vacancies that needed to be filled.

“We are yet to see where we are in terms of vacancies for teachers. A lot of the headmasters and deputies are also teaching heads so they will also assume duties in the classroom while running the school. Afterwards we will then assess to see where we stand in terms of vacancies and then we shall see what the Public Service Commission allows to do to remedy those vacancies should they be any,” he said.

By A Correspondent- A 56 year old Mvurwi man is in trouble after he allegedly murdered his neigbour while accusing him of neglecting his sick mother.

Macdonald Kadenhe of Pembi falls farm, Mvurwi was dragged to Guruve magistrates courts on Wednesday facing a murder charge.

He

 was not asked to plead to the charge by magistrate  Rumbidzai Mugwagwa and was remanded incustody to September 12.

The state led by Albert Charewa alleges on August 26 the suspect visted at the now deceased Tichaona Charamuka’s house around midnight.

The two were discussing  about Charamuka’s failure to take care of his sick mother.

The discussion  flared into a misunderstanding and  Kadenhe started assaulting  the deceased with open hands while smashing his head on the floor several times.

The head cracked and  he bled profusely until he lost consciousness.

Zaire Charamuka brother to the deceased was awakened  by the commotion  and found his brother in a pool of blood.

He rushed him to the hospital where he was certified dead.

By A Correspondent- Multitudes of Zimbabweans engaged as domestic workers, or doing other menial jobs, remain in a quandary over their future as immigrants in South Africa after it emerged they were unsure of what exemption they could seek from the Department of Home Affairs.

Most Zimbabweans who were due for deportation at the expiry of their residence permits, commonly known as Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), in December 2022 were given a six-month grace period to regularise their stay following a Cabinet directive freezing deportations.

 In a statement Friday, South Africa Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, said the Departmental Advisory Committee (DAC) decided to extend an olive branch to affected neighbours, noting that only a few had submitted applications to renew their permits.

“With the powers bestowed upon me in terms of section 31(2)(b), read with section 31(2)(d) of the Immigration Act, decided to extend the Zimbabwean exemptions granted to Zimbabwean nationals for a further period of six (6) months in order to allow the holders thereof to apply for one or other visas provided for in the Immigration Act that they may qualify for, hereby direct that this decision should be implemented as follows, during the further six months’ period, from 31 December 2022, ending on 30 June 2023,” Motsoaledi said.

“No holder of the exemption may be arrested, ordered to depart or be detained for purposes of deportation or deported in terms of the section 34 of the Immigration Act for any reason related to him or her not having any valid exemption certificate (i.e permit label/ sticker) in his or her passport,” the minister said.

But, Zimbabwe Community in South Africa chairman, Ngqabutho Mabhena told NewZimbabwe.com that while his organisation welcomed the moratorium on arrests and deportations of immigrants, most affected individuals, particularly unskilled labourers, did not know how to apply for exemption.

“We welcome the extension of the grace period by the Minister of Home Affairs from 31st of December 2022 to 30th of June 2023,” said Mabhena.

“This brings a sigh of relief to holders of ZEP as the majority of them had not applied to move to other VISAs. The reason for them not to apply is because of confusion in terms of the requirements.

“Most people that are ZEP holders are people of low skill, and according to the Immigration Act, such individuals will not qualify. Even if people are asked to apply for a waiver, others are not sure what it is they should ask the Department to waiver.”

Mabhena said his organisation would take opportunity of the deportation freeze to engage South African government authorities.

“So, we believe with this extended grace period, we will be able to engage the Department of Home Affairs so it gives clarity to say ‘if a person ia of low skills working as a domestic worker or a driver in the construction industry, what assistance can they get and what are the requirements that need waiver for them to qualify for a general working VISA,” Mabhena added.

Zanu-PF SA chapter spokesperson, Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza concurred with Mabhena, adding the reprieve had eased tensions amid fears of xenophobic attacks.

“It is a decision that has brought relief to many of our people who were being faced by the possibility of deportation at the end of the year,” said Mandaza.

It has eased the tension and frustrations that we’re simmering among Zimbabweans both in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The reprieve will give the majority of the Zimbabweans to continue to seek regular permits that are provided under the South African Immigration laws.

“More importantly it gives our people ample time to repatriate their property to Zimbabwe without a lot of hustles especially now that those who may not get the permits may do so after the busy festive season.

“During this period we urge our two governments to continue to engage and find lasting solutions on the issue of Zimbabwean migrants so that we have a resolution that accommodates the concerns of the migrants.”

By A Correspondent- Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant group in South Africa, said the extension of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) is an insult to South Africans.

On 02 September 2022, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi announced the extension of the application period to 30 June 2023.

Motsoaledi, however, warned that there will be no further extensions.

Operation Dudula’s Kwena Molekwa said the South African government has betrayed its people by extending the deadline. Said Molekwa:

But what is heartbreaking is the continuous betrayal of the ANC government toward the South African people because prioritising South Africans in South Africa seems like a wild concept…labour laws of this country have been undermined under this ZEP that is being placed illegally.

Molekwa said they can’t continue to feel sorry for Zimbabweans considering that almost half of South Africans are unemployed. Said Molekwa:

Yes, we did sympathise with the Zimbabwean people but we can no longer continue looking at the unemployment of South Africans, looking at 46% of South Africans that are on grants.

On Saturday, Motsoaledi revealed that to date, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has received 9 000 visa waivers and 4 000 applications. | EWN