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Overzealous Kadoma Cop Dies In Mshikashika Skirmishes

By-The police have announced the death of a Kadoma-based police officer who was run over by a car in Mshikashika skirmishes.

According to ZRP, sergeant Oscar Kanjute died of injuries sustained when he was knocked down by a Mshikashika car.

Posted ZRP:

1/2 The ZRP reports a sad incident that occurred on 14/06/22 at around 1245 hours, where a police officer, Sergeant Kanjute Oscar, was run over by a motorist while on traffic enforcement duties at a roadblock along the Kadoma-Patchway Road, Kadoma. He sustained severe injuries

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Mnangagwa Celebrates Chiwenga’s Marriage 

By-Zanu PF President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga’s new marriage.

Mnangagwa’s announcement comes a few weeks after Chiwenga had told ZIMSTAT census enumerators that Chiwenga was staying with someone.

Below is Mnangagwa’s announcement.

His Excellency the President, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa, wishes to inform the Nation that Honourable Vice President, General (REID) Dr CDGN Chiwenga, has tied the knot with his partner, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi. Col. Baloyi is a serving officer in the Zimbabwe National Army, ZNA. The President, the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa (Dr), and the First Family wish the couple a lifelong partnership full of love and affection.

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Another Murder In Moreblessing Ali Neighbourhood

By- The body of an unknown man has been found dumped in Chitungwiza.

According to a police statement, the body with a deep cut on the back of the head was found in Chitungwiza.
This comes as police are still investigating the kidnapping and murder of CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.
She was abducted on the 24th of May, and her mutilated body was found in a well on the 11th of June in the Nyatsime area, Chitungwiza.

Reads the police statement:
Meanwhile, Police in Chitungwiza are investigating a suspected case of murder in which a body of an unknown male adult was found lying on the ground with deep cuts on the back of the head near Bamhudzo Old People’s home in Chitungwiza on 14/06/22.
Similarly, an unknown male adult was found lying on the ground, unconscious with a deep cut on the forehead, near Musasa bus stop, Waterfalls, Harare, on 14/06/22. He was taken to Sally Mugabe Hospital where he died on admission.

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Interview With CCC Councillor

Tinashe Sambiri| CCC councillor for ward 4, Masvingo Urban, Aleck Tabe says he is trying his level best to serve residents’ interests.

According to Tabe, CCC has nothing to do with the donations made to Masvingo State Minister Ezra Chadzamira and Auxillia Mnangagwa by the city council as the councillors had not been sworn in.

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Katsande Nursing Serious Injuries After Carjacking Incident

Former Warriors captain Willard Katsande is nursing injuries sustained in car jacking incident that happened at Southgate Mall Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Katsande, who had just returned from a visit to Zimbabwe, confirmed the news to KickOff.com, revealing that he also lost business and personal property worth thousands of rands including his cellphone plus cash which was in the car at the time of the incident.

“I’m traumatized right now because of my previous road rage experience,” said the Sekhukhune United midfielder as he recalled a road rage incident that happened on the West Rand last year.

“I have been left with bruises because the three coloured guys who hijacked me in the parking lot at Southgate Mall dragged me on the ground.”

The car has since been recovered in Eldorado Park by the tracking company though with extensive damages.

The 36-year-old added: “The car has been recovered in Eldorado Park but is badly damaged inside and ransacked of what was inside.

“This is a huge inconvenience considering that there was business property inside the car which will now affect the business.”

Katsande has been hard at work building his business profile which includes construction and his popular clothing line Boss Ya Mboka Kitoko Makasi.

Meanwhile, a case has been opened with the police.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe

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Kompany Named Burnley Manager

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed the manager of English Championship side Burnley.

The Belgian, 36, is replacing Sean Dyche, who was sacked in April.

“I’m excited by the challenge ahead,” Kompany said following his appointment.

“Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side, and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager.

“I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club, which aligns with my own, and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”

Kompany had been in charge at Anderlecht for two years before leaving by mutual consent in May. He spent 11 years at City, where he won 10 major trophies – including four Premier League titles.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe

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We Will Not Let You Down, CCC Councillor Assures Residents

Tinashe Sambiri| CCC councillor for ward 4, Masvingo Urban, Aleck Tabe says he is trying his level best to serve residents’ interests.

According to Tabe, CCC has nothing to do with the donations made to Masvingo State Minister Ezra Chadzamira and Auxillia Mnangagwa by the city council as the councillors had not been sworn in.

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Mnangagwa Failing To Protect Citizens- President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|President Nelson Chamisa has said Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s silence on the brutal murder of Moreblessing Ali is shocking.

According to President Chamisa, Mr Mnangagwa is resorting to violence as a desperate attempt to disrupt the wave of change.

Addressing mourners at Moreblessing’s funeral on Tuesday, President Chamisa said:

“Do not be provoked into using violence. We are a movement of peace. These are the last kicks of a dying horse. The liberation struggle was about Ubuntu, citizen dignity and respecting human life.

We will engage
SADC to ensure that there is peace in Zimbabwe as we approach the 2023 election. Political violence must mot be allowed to escalate. No life must be lost on account of politics.

Government has a duty to protect ALL citizens. The lives of all Zimbabweans must be protected and secured. No to impunity. We are almost there. Let’s defend each other as citizens against violence. We all have a duty to fight for change. The nation must unite.

What has happened to our moral values? A councillor should not use terror but should be a community leader.”

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ED Announces VP Chiwenga Marriage

By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has tied the knot with Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi.

This announcement comes barely weeks after Chiwenga had told ZIMSTAT census enumerators that he was staying with his spouse. 

In a statement, president Mnangagwa said Baloyi is a serving officer of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).

Reads the statement issued by Dr Misheck Sibanda, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet:

PRESS STATEMENT

His Excellency the President, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa, wishes to inform the Nation that Honourable Vice President, General (REID) Dr CDGN Chiwenga, has tied the knot with his partner, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi. Col. Baloyi is a serving Officer in the Zimbabwe National Army, ZNA. The President, the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa (Dr), and the First Family wish the couple a lifelong partnership full of love and affection.

Sibanda Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet 15/06/22

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Son Of Slain CCC Activist Fears His Mother’s Body Has Been Changed

By A Correspondent- The son of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali Tuesday said he feared his mother’s body had been changed.

Silence, narrated how alleged ZANU PF thugs had forced them out of their home and into the bushes.

His mother’s dismembered body was discovered on the 11th of June after he had been missing since the 24th of May having been last seen being dragged into the darkness of the night by Julius Jamba, cousin to ZANU PF Nyatsime district chairperson Simbarashe Chisango.

Silence pleaded with those in the diaspora and to CCC president Nelson Chamisa to help the family.

We were openly told by the ZANU PF leadership in this area, that we are no longer welcome in this neighbourhood.

My sister and I are living in fear. We were told by leaders in this area that we will never have peace at our mother’s house, so we are kindly seeking assistance in that regard.

We do not know where to go or find alternative accommodation. We are living in fear.

Silence said his mother’s body might have been tampered with. He added:

I do not know where they have taken my mother’s body. When we left the mortuary yesterday (Monday), we were told to come back today and collect the body for postmortem but to my surprise, today they told us to come in the morning but when I arrived, I was not shown her body.

I don’t know if we will be able to see the same body because I was supposed to be there when the postmortem was done.

They just told me that they have done the postmortem. I want to know if it’s still my mother’s body or if it has been changed.

Silence said the hospital authorities took DNA samples from him for them to confirm Ali’s identity, but it is not clear if they used the samples or not.

The police are yet to apprehend the suspect although it is believed that Jamba’s mother was fully aware of the scandal.

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WorldRemit Terminates Bank Transfers To Zim Bank Accounts

By A Correspondent- One of the world’s leading remittances firms, WorldRemit, has announced that it is terminating bank transfers to Zimbabwe bank accounts.

The Global money transfer service provider said the removal of bank transfers from Zimbabwe is with effect from 29 June 2022.

According to WorldRemit, the money transfer company made the decision because it does not believe that it can provide the best quality service in Zimbabwe.

However, other money transfer services from WorldRemit are still available, including cash pickup, mobile money and airtime.

Below is part of the notice from WorldRemit on the move to cancel bank transfers to Zimbabwe.

At WorldRemit, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible service to our customers. Sometimes that means removing services where we don’t believe we can provide the best-quality service or the widest range of options for you.

We’ve decided to remove bank transfers from our service in Zimbabwe. From 29/06/2022, you won’t be able to send money to bank accounts in Zimbabwe.

We do apologise for any inconvenience this causes to you or your loved ones. The good news is that our other money transfers, including cash pickup, mobile money and airtime, will still be available. Have a look at our website and app for more information.

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First Capital Bank Haunted By Conmen Scandal

By A Correspondent- A scandal is hounding First Capital Bank after it was revealed that bank insiders are allegedly working with conmen to create fraudulent bank accounts.

The red flags against First Capital were raised after complainant (name supplied) sent a transfer to an account which was listed as a GMB silo account when in fact it belongs to an individual. The bank was alerted of this anomaly and a reversal of the transfer was initiated from the sending bank (name supplied).

Sources that spoke to this reporter said First Capital Bank however refused to reverse the funds and began a process of stalling indicating that some people from within the bank are in cohorts with the fraudsters who are abusing GMB’s brand and name.

“The reversal has been stalled and remains stalled which might allow the conmen to withdraw the funds and flee while First Capital Bank is dragging its feet.

“The transfer sender has suffered prejudice and the bank refuses to take any action even though they have been alerted that this is a fraudulent account.” The source said.

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SA Based Politician Chamuka Forms New Party

 By Staff Reporter| South Africa-based politician Herbert Chamuka has formed a new party after breaking ranks with his colleagues in the Ideas Party of Democracy (IPD) over ideological issues.
 
The new party is known as the People’s Unity Party (PUP).
 
The party has since notified the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of its existence and willingness to participate in next year’s general elections.
 
“The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission acknowledges receipt of your party profile documents, the contents of which have been noted. Your organisation as been included on ZEC’s stakeholder data base and mailing list for notification when appropriate meetings that require your input arise,” ZEC said in response to the party’ correspondence dated June 8, 2022.
 
Speaking from his South Africa base, Chamuka confirmed the development saying IPD was disbanded following disagreements over leadership and positional issues.
 
“Our new party is known as the People’s Unity First. What happened is that we had disagreements as leaders over ideological issues, especially I found that people who were leading the party in Zimbabwe were not doing any work. They only wanted to work and hold meetings when I am in Zimbabwe. I realised this was not going to work,” Chamuka said.
“We realised that if we continue on this path, we would never achieve our goal as a party, which is to remove Zanu PF from power next year. I think with our new party, we will be able to proceed,” he said.
 
“I formed this party on May 5 after realising we need to work together as a party. What we denied is to be used by Zanu PF in a fake unity. We saw how Zanu PF swallowed the ZAPU in 1987 and the MDC in 2008,” he added.
 
“We are also calling on all opposition parties to unite and force Zanu PF into a coalition government which will govern for three years in preparation for elections. We have since despatched out letters of request in this respect.”

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President Chamisa Condemns Zanu PF Violence

By A Correspondent- Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hit out at the ruling Zanu-PF party after several attacks against his supporters at slain Moreblessing Ali’s homestead on Monday.

Following the weekend discovery in a disused Nyatsime well of Ali’s dismembered body, a local Zanu-PF councillor banned CCC supporters from mourning at her homestead.

The mourners had to relocate the funeral gathering to Ali’s parents’ place in St Mary’s, Chitungwiza.

On Monday, suspected Zanu-PF thugs went to the homestead again and reportedly beat up more 20 mourners and chased away Ali’s family.

CCC supporters then thronged the area on Tuesday and burnt down a house belonging to one Zanu-PF leader who is said to have been chasing them away from mourning Ali.

However, addressing supporters during a memorial prayer Tuesday, Chamisa condemned these acts of violence.

“Zanu-PF’s behaviour shows that its days in power are over,” he said.

“Here in Nyatsime people are getting terrorised everyday but the liberation struggle was never about anarchy and making sure that you sacrifice other people’s children.

“A well know Zanu-PF councillor came and terrorised people here yet he is supposed to be a yardstick and standard of moral leadership in society.”

Chamisa continued; “Do not be provoked into violence; they are trying hard to provoke us into violence. No violence, we are a peace team.

“Do not be threatened; we will overcome. We know that violence does not build a nation, it cannot save a generation.

“We have a duty to promote peace as they promote darkness and violence; we have a duty to resist the temptation to drive this country into anarchy because that is what they want.

“We are not far from victory, and we know these are last kicks of a dying horse.”

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Hands Off Our Lawyer, Says Moreblessing Ali Family

By A Correspondent| The family of the late CCC activist Moreblessing Ali has condemned the arrest of their lawyer Job Sikhala saying it is an extension of the political persecution of their slain daughter.

Sikhala was arrested last night in connection with the violence that occured in Nyatsime on Tuesday.

In a statement, Ali family representative Washington said the ruling regime has murdered Moreblessing and continue to torture her in death.

“We condemn the arrest of our representative and Spokeperson, Hon Job Sikhala and one of the local leaders who was instrumental in the CCC search mission, Hon Godfrey Sithole. To be clear, it was our position as a family that we would not bury Moreblessing until her murderers are arrested.

“Hon Sikhala was the appointed watching brief over any potential investigation, arrest and prosecution. It is a matter of regret that Hon Sikhala has been arrested in the course and scope of his legal duties. This is an extension of the political persecution of Moreblessing. They murdered her violently. Even in death, they won’t let her find peace,” said Ali family.

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I Am Being Persecuted For Winning Human Rights Defenders Award: Obert Masaraure

By Obert Masaraure| Fellow Citizens, thank you for the massive solidarity after the Mnangagwa regime decided to abuse office and instruct the police to arrest me for a trumped up murder charge. That the charge doesn’t hold water is common cause. That a concluded case if inquest is resurrected after the teacher union I lead wins the Human Rights Defenders Award shows the extent this regime is fearful of workers.

They fear that we have continued the struggle against all odds. The state coercive machinery is desperate to stop the people’s struggle. They gave chosen a path to open wounds of a tragic event when a young life was lost. The life in question, Cde Roy Issa, ( May His Dear Soul Rest in Internal Peace), was lost under tragic circumstances whose specifics are on judicial record. Everyone is well aware that I was nowhere near the incident that claimed Roy’s life.

If anything, I was expelled from the FES cohort of 2016 because I allowed Cdes to use my room on the fateful night. The reason being that they were scheduled to visit incarcerated Occupy Africa Unity Square Cdes who were in detention at Harare Remand Prison. The arrested Cdes were protesting against Mugabe’s authoritarian regime and the return of Itai Dzamara. I had a room, as a Cde could not have failed to share it to advance the struggle.

For the record, I was never invited for the inquest into the death of Cde Roy because I was never a witness. My Cdes who were using the room submitted evidence and my name was never mentioned, because I was at home with my wife and family.

The Security at Jameson Hotel made submissions and my name was never mentioned because I was not at the scene. I feel sorry for the Issa family who are being forced to revisit this painful part of their history.

The State wanted to scare me away from my beloved country. I was warned at the airport when I was about to fly to Dublin that they would arrest me on my return. I received follow up phone calls when I was planning to return home from Dublin, advising me that there was a plot to arrest me. An otherwise silly plot had it been emotionally tragic.

I came back to Zimbabwe fully aware of the evil plot to arrest me and press the wild charge of murder. I am innocent and the State knows that. I am not a coward, I am ready to face anything. Our demand for labour justice is legitimate. The Liberation struggle was fought for a just society and we will press on until we complete the liberation project.

I resolutely declare my innocence in the face of clearly contrived charges. Frivolous and vexatious claims which are meant to set the stage for persecution and not prosecution. These charges are designed to serve an ulterior agenda, I have already faced similar bogus charges of treason. It is self evident that there is an agenda to frighten and intimidate us from the ongoing struggle for justice for the working class. But we will neither be intimidated nor be deterred.
The job action of 20 June 2022 will proceed. Civil servants from all sectors should join the week long job action demanding a living wage.

This persecution is the price we pay for choosing to be active citizens under an authoritarian regime, a regime which is preoccupied with only one thing, power retention. The criminals in charge are bastardising our state institutions in pursuit of power retention. We wait to see how the judiciary will handle this case. Whether the courts will stand for justice or otherwise.

Whatever the outcome we declare our innocence. We will soldier on! We are ready to fight for what we believe to the grave. Compatriots let us complete the liberation project and deliver a just Zimbabwe to the next generation.

As Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela said “history will absolve me.”

Comradely and under persecution
Obert Masaraure

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CCC Member’s Home, Car, Shop Torched

By A Correspondent- The spokesperson of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, Fadzayi Mahere, has reported that there is a party member whose home, car and shop were burnt on Tuesday in the Nyatsime area in Chitungwiza.

Mahere said the incident happened following a memorial service for the slain Moreblessing Ali, a CCC activist who was kidnapped on the 24th of May and was found dead in a well on the 11th of June. Her body was found chopped into pieces.

Her death has sparked clashes between CCC supporters and ruling ZANU PF activists. 

The CCC party accuses some ZANU PF members of kidnapping and killing Ali. Mahere said: 

We are receiving reports that the home, car and shop of CCC member, Audius Makomatsi have been burnt in Nyatsime following the memorial service of Moreblessing Ali who disappeared & was murdered. Nobody has been arrested for the murder.

Meanwhile, The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) yesterday deployed officers following the eruption of violence. 

They are yet to issue a detailed statement on what transpired.

Meanwhile, witnesses say ZANU PF supporters stormed the memorial service for Moreblessing Ali ordering mourners to find somewhere to mourn their colleague. 

They reportedly blocked some supporters from coming to the event. Those who were blocked reportedly set ablaze the homes of some ZANU PF officials in the area in retaliation.

CCC, however, dismissed the reports that its members burnt properties belonging to ZANU PF activists saying the ruling party’s members burnt houses of their own colleagues so that it would appear as if CCC was doing it. 

This, according to CCC, is meant to give ZANU PF an excuse for violence against members of the opposition party

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Granny (94) Killed By Inferno

By A Correspondent- A 94 year old woman from the Mtshazo area in Gwanda died in a house fire on Sunday.

It is reported that she was staying alone.

A loud bang from burning asbestos sheets and a cloud of smoke at Gogo Nanzeni Mlandu’s house in Mtsahazo village drew the attention of women who were on their way to fetch water Sunday morning.

The women could however not save the 94-year-old granny as they arrived at her homestead after she had been burnt beyond recognition. Said a local village worker:

It is so disheartening, she was living here all alone and she was old. We never expected something like this to happen to her. To die in this manner is sad. We don’t know what happened. I am a village health worker, I was the one who was coming to check on gogo now and then and to be called in to be told that she has been burnt beyond recognition is heart-rending.

We don’t know what happened and we are still to come to terms with what happened. We wish we knew what happened. We are looking for answers.

Matabeleland South Police Spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident, saying investigations to establish the cause of the fire were still underway.- Pindula News

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Journalist Blessed Mhlanga Trial Kicks Off

The trial of AMH journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi commenced at the Magistrates Court in Chitungwiza on 13 June 2022. 

The matter is being heard by Magistrate Isheanesu Matova.

The State opened its case and led evidence from its first witness police Superintendent Matsika. He was also cross-examined by lawyer Jeremiah Bamu, who is representing Mhlanga and Chidi.  

The duo is being charged for allegedly contravening Section 25 (a) as read with Section 30 of Statutory Instrument 21/2005 which prohibits taking of photographs within a polling station. 

The alternative charge is that of disorderly conduct in a polling station as defined in Section 89 of the Electoral Act.

The trial continues on Monday, 20 June 2022 at 11:15am.

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Another CCC MP Arrested At Moreblessing Ali Memorial

By- The police have arrested CCC Chitungwiza North MP Godfrey Sithole at Moreblessing Ali’s memorial service.

Sithole was arrested last night together with CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala.

Fadzai Mahere, the CCC spokesperson, made the announcement Tuesday night.

“Godfrey Sithole, CCC MP of Chitungwiza North & one of the local leaders who led the Moreblessing Ali search mission has been arrested & taken to Harare Central Police Station. Moreblessing was abducted & murdered. The perpetrators are yet to be brought to book,” she posted on Twitter.

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Zanu PF Bosses Clash Over Women

By- Zanu PF secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu has fired his junior official Richard Mahomva for misconduct in managing provincial women’s league elections.

Mahobva was in January appointed director for administration at Zanu PF head offices.

NewZimbabwe.com reports that Mahomva had also fallen out of favour with Mpofu under whom he was a director in the office. Said the source:
The young man was fired after the last politburo meeting, that is all I can tell you currently and it involves allegations of misconduct during the provincial women’s league elections.
Mahomva had been appointed director for administration in January this year, having been a researcher at the party since 2019.
Richard Mahomva is a researcher and a literature expert interested in the architecture of governance in Africa and political theory.

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Zanu PF Thugs Run Amok, Torch CCC Members Houses

By- Zanu PF activists on Tuesday night ran amok and torched houses belonging to CCC members in Nyatsime.

CCC said the supporters were attacked for attending the Tuesday memorial service of Moreblessing Ali.

CCC spokesperson Fadzai Mahere posted on Twitter Tuesday evening:

Known CCC supporters’ houses under attack in Nyatsime. Just spoke to Misheck Guzha, who says his house is in flames. Zanu PF thugs are attacking known CCC supporters’ houses.

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Another Top Junta Dies

By-Another Army General has died.

The top soldier Major General (Rtd) Sydney Bhebe (61) died Monday evening at the Avenues Clinic in Harare.

The Commander National Army (ZNA), Lieutenant General David Sigauke announced his untimely death in a statement this morning.
The late Major General (Rtd) Bhebe was born on 30 December 1960 at Masase Mission Hospital in Mberengwa District, Midlands Province.
He grew up in Tinhayi Kraal under Chief Mtevaidze also in Mberengwa.
He did his primary education from Grade 1 to 3 at Masase Primary School from 1967 to 1969, Mavorovondo Primary School for Grade 4 in 1970, Chiremba Primary School in Epworth, Harare in 1971 for Grade 5, Mnene Boarding School and Danamombe Primary School in Mberengwa for Grade 6 in 1972 and completed his primary education in 1973 at Msiningira Primary School also in Mberengwa.

His parents were both teachers hence he kept on transferring to a number of primary schools following his parents’ transfers.
Major General (Rtd) Bhebe did his secondary education at Masase Secondary School also in Mberengwa from 1974 to 1977.
He joined the Liberation Struggle under the Zimbabwe African People’s Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) after crossing the border into Zambia via Botswana in April 1977.
The late freedom fighter received military training at Boma Training Camp in Angola in 1977.
After completing basic training in March 1978, he was selected to be an instructor and underwent further military training in Semi-Conventional and Conventional Warfare at the same camp.
At independence, the late Major General Bhebe was attested into the Zimbabwe National Army on April 1, 1981.

He rose through the ranks to Major General in 2021 the rank he retired with from the ZNA that same year.
Mourners are gathered at House Number 15 Cranborne West Married Quarters, Hatfield in Harare.
Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Bhebe and three children.

-State media

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CCC Supporters Under Zanu PF Attack In Nyatsime

By-CCC has announced that Zanu PF activists attacked their members throughout the night in Nyatsime.

CCC said the supporters were attacked for attending the Tuesday memorial service of Moreblessing Ali.
CCC spokesperson Fadzai Mahere posted on Twitter Tuesday evening:

Known CCC supporters’ houses under attack in Nyatsime. Just spoke to Misheck Guzha, who says his house is in flames. Zanu PF thugs are attacking known CCC supporters’ houses.

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Delta Revenue Base Dwindles Due To Inflation

National Breweries (Natbrew), a unit of Delta Corporation, recorded a 16 per cent decline in its volumes in the year to March 2022, leading to an 18 per cent revenue contraction.

Natbrew produces, packages and markets traditional sorghum beer products in Zambia. Popular variants of its opaque beer are Chibuku Shake-Shake and Chibuku Super. The company said in a statement accompanying the results:

Volume performance in the current year was affected by the decline of informal exports of Chibuku Super, the increase in excise and general product prices and Covid-19 restrictions which affected product availability in the market.

Natbrew said it will continue to intensify efforts to drive volume growth by offering quality and competitively priced products to its consumers.

In the period under review, the company’s revenue declined from US$16.76 million in 2020 to US$13.55 million in 2021.

The decline was attributed to the increased raw material prices in the second half of the year, limited access to the market as a result of COVID-19-induced lockdowns and the resurgence of competition from other bulk beer offerings that do not comply with excise/VAT.

The company ended the year with an operational loss of US$5 million, compared to US$9.8 million the previous year. Similarly, the company reported a loss after tax of US$7 million and a loss per share of US$0.11, compared to US$11.29 million and US$0.11 the previous year.- State media

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Moreblessing Ali Murderer Located In Karoi

By- Pias Jamba, who allegedly killed CCC activist Moreblessing Ali has been located in Karoi.

A whistle blower identified as Madzivanash said the suspected murders is in Karoi.

She posted on Twitter tagging the police:
Pias Jamba spotted in Rengwe, Hurungwe. I know him and I’ve spoken to one of the people in Rengwe. He said he saw him 2 days ago at his home in Rengwe area, Karoi. tomuziva ndewekumusha kwedu. Anotori nenyaya dzakawanda,

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Moreblessing Ali Family Statement | BREAKING NEWS

We condemn the arrest of our representative and Spokeperson, Hon Job Sikhala and one of the local leaders who was instrumental in the CCC search mission, Hon Godfrey Sithole. To be clear, it was our position as a family that we would not bury Moreblessing until her murderers are arrested. Hon Sikhala was the appointed watching brief over any potential investigation, arrest and prosecution. It is a matter of regret that Hon Sikhala has been arrested in the course and scope of his legal duties. This is an extension of the political persecution of Moreblessing. They murdered her violently. Even in death, they won’t let her find peace.

We will not be silenced. We continue to demand justice.
Ali Family Statement

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Mosimane Yet To Reveal Next Move

Pisto Mosimane’s management has addressed rumours linking the South African coach with a move to Qatar.

Mosimane is currently without a club after leaving Egyptians giants Al Ahly earlier in the week.

Following his departure from the Cairo-based team, reports quickly suggested the coach signed a contract with an unnamed club in the Qatari Stars League.

Pitso’s handlers, MT Sports Marketing and Management, has rubbished the rumours, but admitted receiving offers for the 57-year-old.

“It has been brought to our attention that there are rumours around coach Pitso Mosimane being in Qatar insinuating that he has signed a deal with a new team,” a statement read.

“Coach Pitso and his technical team have not signed with a new team. The coaches will be heading back to South Africa in due course.

“Since parting ways with the former club, we have received a number of enquires from various teams internationally and locally, including national teams.

“We have not committed the coaches to any teams as yet. Should there be any new developments regarding this matter, MT Sports Marketing and Management will make an official announcement.”- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe

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Al Ahly Dismiss Mosimane ?

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have announced the departure of head coach Pitso Mosimane .

The club confirmed the news in a statement, revealing that the coach asked to step down despite the executive still wanting him to lead the team.

A statement by the Red Devils reads: “Al Alhy and Pitso Mosimane reached an agreement to part ways.

“Ahmoud El Khatib, the club’s president, held a meeting with Yasin Mansour, the chairman of Al Ahly FC, Hossam Ghaly, the club’s board member and the planing committee members to discuss Mosimane’s future with the club.

“During the meeting, they all decided t]hat he should continue his mission with Al Ahly as a result of the achievement he managed to accomplished during the previous period.

“However, during the meeting that was previously held, Mosimane requested to leave and that ‘he is satisfied with the achievements he managed to accomplished with the club.

“Later on Mosimane’s decision was discussed and it was decided to approve his request to part was with the club and to thank him for the achievements that he accomplished with the club.”

Meanwhile, reports have suggested that the South African gaffer was forced to consider his future after facing massive backlash from the club’s fans and former players for missing the CAF Champions League.

Al Ahly lost 2-0 to Wydad Casablanca in the final that was played early in the month.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe

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Woman( 94) Dies In House Fire

A 94-year-old woman from the Mtshazo area in Gwanda died in a house fire on Sunday.

It is reported that she was staying alone.

A loud bang from burning asbestos sheets and a cloud of smoke at Gogo Nanzeni Mlandu’s house in Mtsahazo village drew the attention of women who were on their way to fetch water Sunday morning.

The women could however not save the 94-year-old granny as they arrived at her homestead after she had been burnt beyond recognition. Said a local village worker:

It is so disheartening, she was living here all alone and she was old. We never expected something like this to happen to her. To die in this manner is sad. We don’t know what happened. I am a village health worker, I was the one who was coming to check on gogo now and then and to be called in to be told that she has been burnt beyond recognition is heart-rending.

We don’t know what happened and we are still to come to terms with what happened. We wish we knew what happened. We are looking for answers.

Matabeleland South Police Spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident, saying investigations to establish the cause of the fire were still underway.- Pindula News

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Inflation Hits Delta

National Breweries (Natbrew), a unit of Delta Corporation, recorded a 16 per cent decline in its volumes in the year to March 2022, leading to an 18 per cent revenue contraction.

Natbrew produces, packages and markets traditional sorghum beer products in Zambia. Popular variants of its opaque beer are Chibuku Shake-Shake and Chibuku Super. The company said in a statement accompanying the results:

Volume performance in the current year was affected by the decline of informal exports of Chibuku Super, the increase in excise and general product prices and Covid-19 restrictions which affected product availability in the market.

Natbrew said it will continue to intensify efforts to drive volume growth by offering quality and competitively priced products to its consumers.

In the period under review, the company’s revenue declined from US$16.76 million in 2020 to US$13.55 million in 2021.

The decline was attributed to the increased raw material prices in the second half of the year, limited access to the market as a result of COVID-19-induced lockdowns and the resurgence of competition from other bulk beer offerings that do not comply with excise/VAT.

The company ended the year with an operational loss of US$5 million, compared to US$9.8 million the previous year. Similarly, the company reported a loss after tax of US$7 million and a loss per share of US$0.11, compared to US$11.29 million and US$0.11 the previous year.- State media

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#National ShutDown Set For June 27

By- Politician and human rights activist Jacob Ngarivhume has announced that there will be a national shut down during the week of June 27.

Ngarivhume made the announcement Sunday via his tweeter account.

Posted Ngarivhume:

I’m inviting Zimbabweans to join me the week of June 27, for a week of protests. This is the only fitting response to the abuses we face and the collapse of our economy because of mismanagement and corruption. We have two weeks to plan. To spread the word.


https://twitter.com/NgarivhumeJacob/status/1536033577762074624

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I Am Not Afraid Of International Community- Zanu PF Councillor

Tinashe Sambiri|A Zanu PF official says he is not afraid of the international community.

The official also boasted of not respecting the law.

Zanu PF hooligans also seized Moreblessing Ali’s funeral on Monday morning.

“A gang of Zanu PF thugs led by Councillor for Seke Rural, Mr Maoeresa, has descended on the funeral of Moreblessing Ali. They are chasing mourners away from the funeral & beating those who’ve gathered up. Our security team & local leaders are on site to protect mourners,” CCC said in a statement.

ZimEye on Monday morning grilled a Zanu PF councillor over the disruption of Moreblessing Ali funeral.

“I don’t fear international community – go and report to God.

What is international community to me? You think I am afraid of your international community?

Go and tell God that we have made our decision and we are not reversing it

Which law are you talking about? I don’t respect the law so don’t speak to me in your fine English Language,” the Zanu PF councillor fumed.

https://youtu.be/MTK6QOXlM64
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British Parliamentarian Denounces Brutal Murder Of Moreblessing Ali

Tinashe Sambiri|A member of the British House of Lords has challenged the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa to end the torture of citizens.

Lord Jonathan Oates denounced the gruesome murder of CCC member Moreblessing Ali.

Lord Oates is a British Liberal Democrat, politician and member of the House of Lords.

“Tragic news of the murder of Moreblessing Ali, reported as yet another political killing. My deepest condolences to family & friends. The history of political violence, abductions & murder is sadly a long one in Zimbabwe. If
@edmnangagwa
wants re engagement he has to end this now.

The news of Moreblessing’s murder is symptomatic of attempts to instil fear in opposition supporters which have been increasingly evident. Today I tabled questions in the UK Parliament on this issue. If
@edmnangagwa
wants to reengage with the world. He needs to put a stop to this,” Lord Oates said in a statement.

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Mnangagwa To Be Defeated By Citizens Power

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has declared that citizens should not underestimate their power to influence change.

President Chamisa also called for an end to murder, torture and abduction of citizens by the Zanu PF regime.

“NOTHING IS WITHOUT AN END!! It must come to an end and we must end it. No matter what!

CITIZENS…PLEASE KNOW YOUR TRUE POWER!!! YOU HAVE THE POWER. YOU ARE THE POWER. DON’T BE SHAKEN…#fakapressure,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.

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College Lecturers In Cash For Marks Scandal

Students at Masvingo Teachers’ College have pleaded with responsible authorities to intervene and stop some lecturers from demanding cash for marks.

The students allege lecturers in the Professional Studies Syllabus (PSA) and Art Professional Syllabus B, are demanding US$ 10 if the students are to pass given assignments in the two departments.

Disgruntled students who spoke to TellZim News claimed that their lecturers deliberately make sure that fail their assignments if they refuse to meet their demands. A student who chose not to be identified said:

Our lectures are giving us lower marks even if you meet the demands of the assignments.
Because we want to pass, we are forced to pay for better marks.

Another student who also declined to be identified said they are now caught between a rock and a hard place. Said the student:

We are calling for the responsible authorities to take action against this type of corruption as we have no option but to pay lecturers in order to pass.

Contacted for comment by TellZim News, one of the lecturers in question said he cannot comment as he is not allowed to speak to the media.

The college’s principal Benson Mutambudzi declined to comment saying the matter is under investigation. He said:

The matter is under investigation, so I cannot comment on it at the moment.- TellZim

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Police Arrest Sikhala, Ignore Moreblessing Ali Murderer

By- The Zimbabwe Republic Police have ignored to arrest Pious Jamba for allegedly killing CCC activist Moreblessing Ali and arrested CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala.

Sikhala has been vocal over the disappearance of Moreblessing up until the discovery of her dead body.

He is also legally representing the Ali family.

Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono Tuesday evening announced that the police had arrested Sikhala

Posted Chin’ono without disclosing the reasons for Sikhala’s arrest:

Zimbabwean member of parliament & senior opposition 

@CCCZimbabwe

 leader, 

@JobSikhala1

 has been arrested. He is being taken to Harare Central Police station. He is the official lawyer for Moreblessing Ali’s family. Moreblessing was murdered in Nyatsime by suspected ZANUPF thugs.

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Breaking….. Sikhala Arrested At Moreblessing Ali Funeral

By- CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala is said to have been arrested.

The alleged arrest of Sikhala has just been announced by a top journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on his tweeter account.

Posted Chin’ono without disclosing the reasons for Sikhala’s arrest:

Zimbabwean member of parliament & senior opposition 

@CCCZimbabwe

 leader, 

@JobSikhala1

 has been arrested. He is being taken to Harare Central Police station. He is the official lawyer for Moreblessing Ali’s family. Moreblessing was murdered in Nyatsime by suspected ZANUPF thugs.

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Mnangagwa Fires Top Official Over Party Women

By- Zanu PF has fired its recently appointed director for administration Richard Mahomva for misconduct in managing provincial women’s league elections.

NewZimbabwe.com reports that Mahomva had also fallen out of favour with his former boss secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu under whom he was a director in the office. Said the source:
The young man was fired after the last politburo meeting, that is all I can tell you currently and it involves allegations of misconduct during the provincial women’s league elections.
Mahomva had been appointed director for administration in January this year, having been a researcher at the party since 2019.
Richard Mahomva is a researcher and a literature expert interested in the architecture of governance in Africa and political theory.

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House Torched In Zanu PF Initiated Violence

By-A house belonging to a local Zanu PF official has been torched in Nyatsime in violent activity initiated by the party activists blocking CCC members from attending the funeral of the murdered Nelson Chamisa led party activist Moreblessing Ali.

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi has since confirmed the disturbances.
“There is violence that has been reported in the Nyatsime area but police have since been deployed to quell the situation. We will release more details soon,” he said.

Several motorists driving through the area were forced to make u-turns as some of the youths were threatening to destroy cars entering the area.

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Violence Rocks Moreblessing Ali Memorial

By-Violence erupted this afternoon at the funeral of the murdered CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

The violence resulted in a house belonging to a known Zanu PF activist being touched.

The violence was also caused by Zanu PF activists blocking CCC members from attending the funeral of their murdered member.

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi has since confirmed the disturbances.
“There is violence that has been reported in the Nyatsime area but police have since been deployed to quell the situation. We will release more details soon,” he said.

Several motorists driving through the area were forced to make u-turns as some of the youths were threatening to destroy cars entering the area.

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Marco Asensio To Leave Real Madrid?

Manchester United are interested in signing the Ajax winger Antony this summer. The Times

Tottenham want to sign Everton and Brazil forward Richarlison, with the Toffees wanting £50m for the 25-year-old. Telegraph

Newcastle United are ready to walk away from a deal to sign centre-back Sven Botman from Lille after the French club changed their mind about accepting a £30m bid and raised the asking price to £36m. The Telegraph

Takumi Minamino will leave Liverpool this summer for €17m. Three clubs have opened talks to explore potential permanent move. Fabrizio Romano

Aston Villa have no intention of selling striker Danny Ings, 29, despite the Englishman being linked with Leeds United and Manchester United. Sky Sports

Robert Lewandowski has rejected Paris Saint-Germain and agreed a deal with Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.

Manchester United have opened talks with Barcelona for Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, but will not pay over the odds with the Spanish club wanting 100m euros (£85.7m). Manchester Evening News

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch in a deal worth €20m (£16.7m).

Manchester City will push to sign a midfielder, with Kalvin Phillips the preferred target, after wrapping up a deal for Erling Haaland. The Times

Serie A champions AC Milan are reportedly keen to recruit Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio, who was linked with a potential move to Arsenal on Sunday.

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JUST IN: ARTUZ President Obert Masaraure Arrested

By A Correspondent| Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) President Obert Masaraure has been arrested by the Police in Harare after he had gone for his routine remand bail hearing conditions for the case of treason and participating in a lawful teachers protest.

According to ARTUZ, the State took advantage of his presence and arrested him preffering charges of murder emanating from an incident where one of the union members now deceased Roy fell from 7th Floor at Jameson Hotel in 2016.

After the Sudden death of Roy, the issue went for Court Inquest during the same year at Harare Magistrate Court and the court ruled out any form of Foul Play .

“We were aware of the the State machinations to come up with murder Charges against the Union Leadership after getting a tip off from insiders informing us that the charges will be brought as way of frustrating , harassment and Victimisation of the Union and its leadership.

“We also want to urge our membership to remain Vigilant in trying times as this is clearly a planned tyranny tactic by the State to cripple the upcoming protests planned from the 20th to 24th of June.

We call upon all Citizens, all teachers all Civil Servants to join the protest as well as Demand the release of Obert Masaraure,” the Union said.

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About Blood Transfusion

World Blood Donor Day takes place on 14 June each year. The Day was created to:

raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion;
highlight the critical contribution voluntary, unpaid blood donors make to national health systems;
support national blood transfusion services, blood donor organizations and other nongovernmental organizations in strengthening and expanding their voluntary blood donor programmes by reinforcing national and local campaigns.
The day also provides an opportunity to call to action governments and national health authorities to provide adequate resources to increase the collection of blood from voluntary, unpaid blood donors and to manage access to blood and the transfusion of those who require it.

Blood and blood products are essential resources for effective management of women suffering from bleeding associated with pregnancy and childbirth; children suffering from severe anaemia due to malaria and malnutrition; patients with blood and bone marrow disorders, inherited disorders of haemoglobin and immune deficiency conditions; victims of trauma, emergencies, disasters and accidents; as well as patients undergoing advanced medical and surgical procedures. The need for blood is universal, but access to blood for all those who need it is not. Blood shortages are particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries.

To ensure that everyone who needs transfusion has access to safe blood, all countries need voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give blood regularly. An effective blood donor programme, characterized by wide and active participation of the population, is crucial in meeting the need of blood transfusion during peace time as well as during emergencies or disasters, when there is a surge in demand for blood or when the normal operation of blood services is affected.

While an enabling social and cultural atmosphere with strong solidarity facilitates development of an effective blood donor programme, it is also widely acknowledged that the act of blood donation contributes to generating social ties and building a united community.

Focus of this year’s campaign
For 2022, the World Blood Donor Day slogan is “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives” to draw attention to the roles that voluntary blood donations play in saving lives and enhancing solidarity within communities.

The specific objectives of this year’s campaign are to:

thank blood donors in the world and create wider public awareness of the need for regular, unpaid blood donation;
highlight the need for committed, year-round blood donation, to maintain adequate supplies and achieve universal and timely access to safe blood transfusion;
recognize and promote the values of voluntary unpaid blood donation in enhancing community solidarity and social cohesion;
raise awareness of the need for increased investment from governments to build a sustainable and resilient national blood system and increase collection from voluntary non-remunerated blood donors.

A particular activity that countries in the world are encouraged to implement for this year’s campaign is to disseminate to various media outlets stories of people whose lives have been saved through blood donation as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood, and to motivate people in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so.

Other activities that would help promote the slogan of this year’s World Blood Donor Day may include donor appreciation ceremonies, social networking campaigns, special media broadcasts, social media posts featuring individual blood donors with the slogan, meetings and workshops, musical and artistic events to thank blood donors and celebrate solidarity, and colouring iconic monuments red.

Your involvement and support will help to ensure greater impact for World Blood Donor Day 2022, increasing recognition worldwide that giving blood is a life-saving act of solidarity and that services providing safe blood and blood products are an essential element of every health care system. Participation of interested partners is welcome at all levels to make World Blood Donor Day 2022 a global success.

Source: World Health Organization

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I Am Not Afraid Of International Community – Zanu PF Official

Tinashe Sambiri|A Zanu PF official says he is not afraid of the international community.

The official also boasted of not respecting the law.

Zanu PF hooligans also seized Moreblessing Ali’s funeral on Monday morning.

“A gang of Zanu PF thugs led by Councillor for Seke Rural, Mr Maoeresa, has descended on the funeral of Moreblessing Ali. They are chasing mourners away from the funeral & beating those who’ve gathered up. Our security team & local leaders are on site to protect mourners,” CCC said in a statement.

ZimEye on Monday morning grilled a Zanu PF councillor over the disruption of Moreblessing Ali funeral.

“I don’t fear international community – go and report to God.

What is international community to me? You think I am afraid of your international community?

Go and tell God that we have made our decision and we are not reversing it

Which law are you talking about? I don’t respect the law so don’t speak to me in your fine English Language,” the Zanu PF councillor fumed.

https://youtu.be/MTK6QOXlM64
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British Parliamentarian Confronts Mnangagwa Over Brutal Murder Of Moreblessing Ali

Tinashe Sambiri|A member of the British House of Lords has challenged the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa to end the torture of citizens.

Lord Jonathan Oates denounced the gruesome murder of CCC member Moreblessing Ali.

Lord Oates is a British Liberal Democrat, politician and member of the House of Lords.

“Tragic news of the murder of Moreblessing Ali, reported as yet another political killing. My deepest condolences to family & friends. The history of political violence, abductions & murder is sadly a long one in Zimbabwe. If
@edmnangagwa
wants re engagement he has to end this now.

The news of Moreblessing’s murder is symptomatic of attempts to instil fear in opposition supporters which have been increasingly evident. Today I tabled questions in the UK Parliament on this issue. If
@edmnangagwa
wants to reengage with the world. He needs to put a stop to this,” Lord Oates said in a statement.

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BREAKING: Obert Masaraure Arrested

Crisis Coalition spokesperson Obert Masaraure has been arrested.

The activist had gone for his routine reporting for bail when he was apprehended, the organisation said on Tuesday afternoon. MORE FOLLOWS

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Stop Murdering Innocent Citizens, President Chamisa Challenges Zanu PF Regime

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has declared that citizens should not underestimate their power to influence change.

President Chamisa also called for an end to murder, torture and abduction of citizens by the Zanu PF regime.

“NOTHING IS WITHOUT AN END!! It must come to an end and we must end it. No matter what!

CITIZENS…PLEASE KNOW YOUR TRUE POWER!!! YOU HAVE THE POWER. YOU ARE THE POWER. DON’T BE SHAKEN…#fakapressure,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.

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Mnangagwa Faces Further International Isolation Following Moreblessing Ali Murder

Tinashe Sambiri|A member of the British House of Lords has challenged the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa to end the torture of citizens.

Lord Jonathan Oates denounced the gruesome murder of CCC member Moreblessing Ali.

Lord Oates is a British Liberal Democrat, politician and member of the House of Lords.

“Tragic news of the murder of Moreblessing Ali, reported as yet another political killing. My deepest condolences to family & friends. The history of political violence, abductions & murder is sadly a long one in Zimbabwe. If
@edmnangagwa
wants re engagement he has to end this now.

The news of Moreblessing’s murder is symptomatic of attempts to instil fear in opposition supporters which have been increasingly evident. Today I tabled questions in the UK Parliament on this issue. If
@edmnangagwa
wants to reengage with the world. He needs to put a stop to this,” Lord Oates said in a statement.

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Mnangagwa To Be Defeated By Citizens Power – President Chamisa

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has declared that citizens should not underestimate their power to influence change.

President Chamisa also called for an end to murder, torture and abduction of citizens by the Zanu PF regime.

“NOTHING IS WITHOUT AN END!! It must come to an end and we must end it. No matter what!

CITIZENS…PLEASE KNOW YOUR TRUE POWER!!! YOU HAVE THE POWER. YOU ARE THE POWER. DON’T BE SHAKEN…#fakapressure,” President Chamisa wrote on Twitter.

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Zim Journalist Convicted

A Zimbabwean journalist who corresponds for The New York Times, Jeffrey Moyo has been convicted to 24 months in prison after being found guilty of contravening Section 36 of the Immigration Act by producing fake media accreditation cards for two foreign New York Times journalists, Christina Goldbaum and Joao Silva.

Moyo’s sentence was wholly suspended on condition that he pays ZWL$200 000 fine.

At a hearing in the city of Bulawayo, Magistrate Mark Nzira said that “from the evidence before the court, it is clear that the accused may have connived” to make fake press cards for the two Times journalists.

Analysts called the case part of a wider assault on press freedoms in Zimbabwe, where the economy has crumbled as promised political reforms have failed to materialize under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, after the high hopes that came with the ouster in 2017 of his predecessor, Robert Mugabe.

Reporters have been arrested and hauled before the courts on spurious charges in cases that can drag on for months or years. Some say they have been assaulted by police officers. Freedom House, a nonprofit based in Washington that measures the strength of political and civic rights around the world, downgraded Zimbabwe from “partly free” to “not free” in recent years

The legal difficulties for Mr. Moyo, 37, who has worked for The Times and a number of other news organizations, started in May 2021 when he helped two Times journalists, Christina Goldbaum and João Silva, to enter Zimbabwe on a reporting visit.

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Headmaster Has Looted School Fees

Dear Sirs.

In a clear case of misappropriation, mismanagement and funds abuse, Murowa Primary School headmaster and the school development committee use school fees to buy themselves groceries including bread and soft drinks. Each time a member of the SDC visits the school s/he is rewarded with a grocery voucher paid from the school fees. Due to this lucrative benefit, the SDC members are now literally camped at the school premises and non productive meetings are being held weekly to make sure that they sanitize the looting of school fees.

This move has angered the parents/guardians as their children are being chased away from school for non payment of fees which is unconstitutional and against the pronouncements made by His Excellence President E. D Mnangagwa. The headmaster and the SDC members have the guts to tell the parents that they don’t care about what the constitution and The President say thereby disregarding the constitution and undermining His Excellence The President. Surely, a situation whereby a headmaster and a handful people consider a national constitution as a mere toilet paper and reduce a duly elected President to a mere citizen is barbaric and reminiscent of talibanism.

It is common knowledge that Murowa School ranks as one of the lowest in terms of academic pass rate in the Midlands province. The reasons are very obvious to the parents and these reasons have been raised on several occasions with Distinct Education Office in Zvishavane but with no remedial action. There is no teaching taking place at Murowa school. Most of the teachers spend their time sun basking, talking, politics or even absent doing their personal errands. There is no supervision as the headmaster a well known boozer spend most of his time at the local shops. Everyday of the week most senior teachers are on strike complaining of poor remuneration. Its a fact that teachers like most workers in Zimbabwe are poorly remunerated but they must face their employer instead of punishing the innocent pupils. Sadly in this regard these teachers accuse the parents of voting “wrongly” hence their strike takes a political dimension. The parents are really tired of these teachers who have overstayed their welcome and therefore pray for their immediate redeployment.

Most pupils, about 75% are on BEAM simply because Murowa Ward is one of the poorest places in Zimbabwe and poverty stinks from household to household. The poverty has been worsened by the recent crop failure and parents are failing to make ends meet. Surprisingly pupils under BEAM whose fees is paid by end of year are not being sent home while those whose parents pay every term are being sent home. There is need to treat these pupils fairly. Also there is need for a mechanism that ensures pupils who are fully paid get quality education irrespective of the teachers being on strike. The moment parents pay fees a contract would have been signed to the effect that pupils will receive quality education from the teachers. So anything to the contrary is breach of contract and any aggrieved part must seek recourse.

Our last plea is for the Presidency to intervene and save our children who are the future leaders bearing in mind that education is a basic right.

Disappointed Parents

Murowa Community Zvishavane.

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We Should Champion The Values Alex Magaisa Stood For: Dignity For All

By Fadzai Mahere| On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Zimbabwe received the tragic news of the untimely passing of academic, lawyer and champion of democracy – Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa.

Magaisa was a patriot who contributed to the betterment of Zimbabwe in a number of spheres. He was born on December 9, 1975. He read law at the University of Zimbabwe and at the University of Warwick. He participated in Zimbabwe’s constitution-making process as a key advisor to COPAC, the parliamentary committee that wrote Zimbabwe’s 2013 constitution. He also served as an advisor to the former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai between 2012 and 2013.

He taught law at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom and was a prominent constitutional expert. Magaisa was a towering figure in the Citizen Movement. He exhibited thought leadership and endlessly gave of his intellect, ideas and insight to the struggle for democracy. He firmly believed in the philosophy of placing citizens at the centre of all matters of governance. He loved Zimbabwe and always spoke fondly of his communal lands in Njanja, Chivhu.

Most citizens will remember Magaisa for his acclaimed blog, The Big Saturday Read, which offered in-depth analyses of law and politics in Zimbabwe. Magaisa was unafraid to speak truth to power and to offer constructive criticism to friends and foes alike. He had a remarkable capacity to deconstruct complex principles and ideas into bite-size treatises that gripped the attention of citizens of all walks of life.

True to his commitment to enhance a culture of respect for the rule of law and constitutionalism, he wrote a handbook on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms under the constitution.

A dark cloud has fallen over the nation. The citizens have been robbed of a voice, a heart and a beautiful mind. Magaisa leaves a rich legacy and an indelible mark on the struggle for democracy and good governance in Zimbabwe.

We are grateful for his industry in sharing his bold ideas for a better Zimbabwe and we pay homage to him for seamlessly adhering to principle – even when it was inconvenient or unpopular. It is going to be impossible to fill the void left by him.

As a tribute to his legacy, we undertake to champion the values he stood for and to ensure that his dream for a prosperous Zimbabwe where the dignity of all people is respected comes to fruition.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Shamiso, his family, siblings and loved ones.

Rest in peace, Musaigwa.

Fadzayi Mahere is the spokesperson for the Citizens Coalition for Change

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Another Retired Army Boss Dies

By A Correspondent| Another top military boss Retired Major General Sydney Bhebe has died, a few days after the death of Nyathi and Chanakira who were buried at the Heroes Acre.

According to Army Spokesperson, Alphios Makotore, Bhebe died on Monday evening at Avenues Clinic, Harare.

“The Commander Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Lieutenant General David Sigauke regrets to announce the untimely passing on of Major General (Retd) Sydney Bhebe. Major General Bhebe died on Monday evening 13 June at the Avenues Clinic in Harare.

“He was 61,” said Makotore.

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Police Meddling In Zanu PF Affairs

A leaked internal police memorandum has exposed that the ruling Zanu PF party’s popularity is waning at the grassroots, especially in its rural strongholds.

Over the weekend, Zanu PF conducted an audit of its cell structures ahead of the 2023 elections at events dubbed the national cell day launched on Saturday.

The party’s national cell day was, however, marred by poor turnout and confusion in most parts of the country.

Over the weekend, Zanu PF conducted an audit of its cell structures ahead of the 2023 elections at events dubbed the national cell day launched on Saturday.

The party’s national cell day was, however, marred by poor turnout and confusion in most parts of the country.

In some areas, the party cells failed to meet after Zanu PF supporters failed to turn out, a development which forced Zanu PF vice-president and second secretary Kembo Mohadi to cancel the exercise in his home town, Beitbridge.

In most urban areas, supporters went about their normal day-to-day businesses and completely ignored the Zanu PF cell gatherings.

In a leaked internal memo dated May 11, 2022 written by police district intelligence officer Masvingo East Grifton Mushovu, seen by NewsDay, the security officers noted that in some areas, issues of factionalism within the ruling party contributed to the poor turnout.

In the memo, police said in areas where there was a high turnout of supporters for the cell audits, most of them were not registered party members.

They warned the ruling party to up its game saying the poor attendance was a “shadow of what is on the ground”.

“However, there are reports that most cell structures are not a true reflection of what is on the ground,” the memo read.

“Some are reportedly doctored to save the interests of the sitting Member of Parliament, especially in Bikita East constituency where it is alleged that Comrade Johnson Madhuku ordered that no cell structure should be submitted to the party office without signatures appended by him as a seal of approval. The cell verification exercise should be taken seriously and holistically since cell structures on paper are a shadow of what is on the ground. Some cell chairpersons are deliberately omitting some members from the structures and when they get to 50 members,” the memo added.

Contacted for comment, Mushovu could neither deny nor confirm the authenticity of the memo saying: “I can’t comment over the phone. Where are you? I really can’t talk over the
phone.”

-Newsday

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CBZ Bank Launches ZINARA Tap Card

By A Correspondent| CBZ Bank has introduced the ZINARA Tap Card, a rechargeable smart card that adds convenience and ease to the motoring public on their road trips. With this card’s expediency, motorists will reduce risks of exposure to COVID19 because they do not have to physically pay tolls at toll gates.

The Tap Card is an easy-to-use, reloadable card that allows motorists to pay tolls electronically and instantly. To load or reload the card, motorists can either fund the card through ZIPIT, RTGS or mobile money transfer services like Ecocash or One Wallet. Once the funds reflect, the card is ready for use.

Apart from the intriguing unique toll gate experience, the CBZ ZINARA Tap Card provides motorists with additional benefits and options while on the road. The card can be used to purchase goods in retail outlets or any point of sale that has a Zim Switch-enabled platform.

To enhance the motorist’s experience and convenience, the card is enabled for dual cash withdrawal for both US Dollars and ZWL at any CBZ ATM nationwide. Furthermore, the ZINARA card can be linked and activated to be compatible with the CBZ Touch mobile application, allowing motorists to conduct online transactions such as paying bills, purchasing airtime, and transferring funds.

To access the card, motorists can simply walk in any ZINARA or CBZ Bank branch with a valid national ID and the card will be ready instantly.

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NPA Fails To Explain Fraudulent Release Of Murder Suspect

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reportedly become evasive over its failure to investigate alleged fraudulent release of suspects who killed a Chegutu man for alleged maize theft in 2003.

Shingirai Dendera, a brother to the now deceased Tambudzai Dendera lodged a complaint with the NPA in 2020, inquiring why the suspects, who allegedly killed his brother at a farm in Mandalay Park, were released before the close of the State case, 18 years ago.

Documents seen by NewsDay reveal that on November 12, 2020, Dendera wrote to then Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi, requesting a probe into the conduct of a public prosecutor only identified as Mabeza, whom he said consented to the release of one of the suspects accused of obstructing the course of justice in the matter.

The accused in the matter, Fredrick Ngombe, a Mandalay Park farmer, Tonderai Murehwa, Fungai Manyumwa and Amon Terrence stood trial in 2007 on murder charges at the High Court under file number CR343-4/07/2003, but were released before finalisation of the matter.

Contacted for comment, acting Prosecutor-General Nelson Mutsonziwa referred NewsDay to the NPA spokesperson Angeline Munyeriwa, who further referred the questions to one Chipo Muronda, who was, however, not reachable for comment.

NPA chief law officer Justin Uladi later told NewsDay that there had been progress on the matter.

“We have made progress. We will be calling the guy (Shingirai) to explain the progress made,” Uladi said.

Shingirai, however, told NewsDay that he had not yet received any communication from the NPA.

“They haven’t yet called me,” Shingirai said. “I have made a follow up, but I have not yet received meaningful information on the progress of the matter. It pains me to see the suspect walking scot free when finalisation of the matter was stalled at the court. I appeal to all relevant authorities to intervene in this matter to ensure that the law takes its course as provided for in the Constitution.”

Dendera claimed that Justice Tendai Uchena released the suspect from custody on Mabeza’s advice in the absence of a trial prosecutor, one Makwakwa.

-Newsday

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‘Zanu PF Reduced Into Rubble And Debris’

By Leonard Koni| Zanu PF has now been reduced into rubble and debris. The opposition must snatch this opportunity and be ready to govern.

The popularity rating has been shrinking at an alarming rate since 2000. It looks like the people are so much disgruntled on the ground than before and Zanu-PF has gone back to the 2008 levels.

There are many factors which have attributed to this fall out within the revolutionarly party. The major ones being an economy that is more elitist that has been serving just a few individual top brass including its families.

Factionalism is another factor which has not spared the organisation. It is tearing and haunting the party. There seems to be elements of G40 which are so alive, kicking and trying to wrestle power from the fading Team Lacoste. The party has failed to unite it’s own people.

The biggest problem which the country is currently facing is emanating from this disjointed Zanu PF government which is always fighting for its own survival than the whole nation.

The ruling party has lost its glory days. This has forced them to abdicate their governance duties and to concentrate on giving a lifeline to the lifeless regime. It is a catastrophe for a government of the day to spent much of its time abusing state funds through pouring much needed resources to party businesses with the aim of consolidating power and forgetting that they have a national mandate to serve the nation.

On the other hand the opposition is not leaving any stone unturned trying to canvass for more support from both the urban and rural areas and this has caused so much panic to the revolutionary party.

They have left the country on autopilot to concentrate on staying in power. All these cell meetings are just a sheer waste of time and resources. They have flopped with less than a million supporters reporting out of a possible 2, 5 million based on 50000 cells and 50 members per cell.

These cell meetings actually don’t bring any value to the majority of Zimbabweans who are suffering across the country.

Zanu PF has forgotten that it is in power to run the country not to play politics, torture, abduct, terrorise, intimidate, kill, frustrate the opposition and manipulate people to vote for them.

Instead of fixing the economy a group of old men is planning on how they can silence the voice of the voiceless.

Whilst pursuing that myopic agenda the country is burning. We have a leadership vacuum. It’s a do or die in 2023.

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Breaking….Heavy Police Presence At Moreblessing Ali Funeral

By-CCC deputy chairman and Ali family lawyer Job Sikhala has said there is a heavy police presence in Nyatsime.

Sikhala said he hoped that the police were there to maintain peace.

Said Sikhala:
There is the heaviest police deployment in Nyatsime today around Moreblessing Ali’s residence, never witnessed in this country. We hope this heaviest deployment is to keep the peace for Moreblessing Ali’s Memorial Service Prayer to go ahead peacefully without incident.

Yesterday Sikhala told mourners that burial details for Moreblessing will be unveiled today.
He said:
We are at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, where the hospital wanted to do the COVID-19 tests before the autopsy.
I have been instructed by the family of Moreblessing Ali standing on this picture to announce to the public that there will be no burial of Mobby until [her] murderers are apprehended. Tomorrow’s Memorial Prayer Service will be the major event until further notice. Let us come in our thousands tomorrow to mourn our murdered colleague.

Below are the details of the event:
Memorial Service for Moreblessing Ali Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022 Time: 1300hrs Venue: Moreblessing Ali’s residence, Nyatsime You are all invited to attend,”.

Ali’s mutilated body was found in a disused well in Nyatsime on 11 June after she went missing on 24 May.
A ZANU PF member, Pius Jambo, who is a half-brother to Simbarashe Chisango, an alleged ZANU PF terror gang leader, has been identified as a chief suspect by the police.

Jambo’s whereabouts are not known, and the police said they are looking for him.

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Chiweshe Man Loses Cash To Ladies Of The Night

A Chiweshe man lost $US150 to two commercial sex workers who searched him while he was asleep after a juicy act with the duo.

Darlington Meki (26) is counting his losses after he did not recover a cent from the stolen money.

The matter came to light at Bindura magistrates courts on Friday where Fungai Kazunga (23) and Elizabeth Karichi (34) appeared  before magistrate Samantha Dhlamini.

The duo was sentenced to a year in jail which was conditionally  suspended  to community  service.

Prosecutor Nyasha Mhonda told the court that on May 25 Meki hired the duo on night sex service while he had US$150 in his pocket.

They had a night service and when he fell asleep the hookers stripped him of his money.

He discovered  that his money had been stolen the next day and filed a police report leading to the arrest of the duo.

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Zanu PF Hooligans At It Again

By A Correspondent- ZANU PF supporters reportedly descended at CCC activist Moreblessing Ali’s funeral wake on Monday and chased away the deceased’s relatives.

CCC Harare Province claimed that “several” opposition members were kidnapped by “ZANU PF thugs”. The party tweeted:

ZANU PF is currently unleashing terror in Nyatsime. Several CCC women attending Moreblessing Ali’s funeral have been kidnapped by ZANU PF thugs who are also beating up family members and relatives. Mourners have been ordered to leave the funeral.

Women reportedly huddled in small groups, murmuring in hushed tones, while a few men stood by the roadside, very close to the home.

CCC deputy chairman and Ali family lawyer, Job Sikhala, said Ali’s family members had been chased away. Said Sikhala:

The family is currently at my office, they have all been chased away from their home by ZANU PF thugs.

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Hartzell High School Sends Pupils Home As Food Stocks Dry Up

By A Correspondent- Hartzell High School in Mutare has said it will no longer be to feed learners beyond 22 June as food stocks are running dry. The School head has in a letter seen by Pindula News urged parents and guardians of learners to take the learners home.

The letter dated 12 June reads:

Re levels of Food stocks

This letter is a follow-up of my message to you on 9 June 1022. in which I informed you of the low food stocks at the school especially perishables since the ZWL$55 000.00 has been eroded by inflation.

Given the current food stocks, I write to inform you that the school will not be able to feed the learners beyond Wednesday, 22 June 2022 If we cannot restock our food stocks I will not be able to keep the children at school, hence I will ask you to collect our learners from school.

We, as a school remain committed to have our learners continue with their studies as we prepare them for their mid-year exams which should sun on 11 July 2022.

Therefore together we should find a solution.

Sincerely yours 

Kawadza S.

Head

Prices of basic commodities have been going up recently, a situation that was worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.

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Zanu PF Kidnaps, Dumps 20 CCC Female Cadres

By-CCC has announced that they have intensified their security ahead of the Moreblessing Ali’s memorial today.

The announcement comes after 20 women were Monday kidnapped by Zanu PF thugs at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral.

Posting on Twitter Tuesday, CCC said the kidnapped women were dumped at a nearby farm.

Posted CCC:

Our security team located the women. They had been dumped on the fringes of Dennottar Farm. We have tightened security ahead of the memorial & prayer service to be held tomorrow at 1pm in Nyatsime. All change champions & citizens are invited to condole with the family.

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CCC Intensifies Security Ahead Of Moreblessing Ali’s Memorial

By-CCC has announced that they have intensified their security ahead of the Moreblessing Ali’s memorial today.

The announcement comes after 20 women were Monday kidnapped by Zanu PF thugs at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral.

Posting on Twitter Tuesday, CCC said the kidnapped women were dumped at a nearby farm.

Posted CCC:

Our security team located the women. They had been dumped on the fringes of Dennottar Farm. We have tightened security ahead of the memorial & prayer service to be held tomorrow at 1pm in Nyatsime. All change champions & citizens are invited to condole with the family.

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20 Kidnapped CCC Women Found

By-CCC has announced that the 20 women who Zanu PF thugs kidnapped at Moreblessing Ali’s funeral have been found.

Posting on Twitter Tuesday, CCC said the kidnapped women were dumped at a nearby farm.

Posted CCC:

Our security team located the women. They had been dumped on the fringes of Dennottar Farm. We have tightened security ahead of the memorial & prayer service to be held tomorrow at 1pm in Nyatsime. All change champions & citizens are invited to condole with the family.

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Basic Commodities Disappear From Shop Shelves

By- Continued increase of basic commodities pushes consumers to engage in panic buying as they fear shortages of these essential commodities.

According to NewsDay this is emptying shop shelves with such commodities ending up on the black market while consumers keep others in homes.

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) conducted a survey recently and observed that cooking oil was among the affected commodities. CCZ spokesperson Chris Kamba told NewsDay Business:
Some people are now hoarding basic commodities in anticipation of a looming food crisis.
Consumers are panicking over the parallel market rate which continues to change on a daily basis.

A recent survey by CCZ revealed that the most affected product is cooking oil, which is going for $2 100 (about US$4 at the parallel market rate) in the big retail shops, against $5,50 on the black market. So, some people are resorting to hoarding the product and resell at the informal market.
The development reminds of the hoarding spree that was witnessed in 2008 when the country experienced another hyperinflation.
The recent wave of market panic has been sparked by a deadly erosion of the Zimbabwe dollar’s buying power.

The currency has lost over 30% of its value against the United States dollar since January.

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All Set For Moreblessing Ali Memorial

By-CCC has announced that all has been set for the memorial service of their murdered activist Moreblessing Ali.

On Monday, CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala said the deceased’s family would announce the burial dates for Moreblessing at the memorial today.

Said Sikhala:
We are at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, where the hospital wanted to do the COVID-19 tests before the autopsy.
I have been instructed by the family of Moreblessing Ali standing on this picture to announce to the public that there will be no burial of Mobby until [her] murderers are apprehended. Tomorrow’s Memorial Prayer Service will be the major event until further notice. Let us come in our thousands tomorrow to mourn our murdered colleague.
Below are the details of the event:
Memorial Service for Moreblessing Ali Date: Tuesday 14 June 2022 Time: 1300hrs Venue: Moreblessing Ali’s residence, Nyatsime You are all invited to attend,”.

Ali’s mutilated body was found in a disused well in Nyatsime on 11 June after she went missing on 24 May.
A ZANU PF member, Pius Jambo, who is a half-brother to Simbarashe Chisango, an alleged ZANU PF terror gang leader, has been identified as a chief suspect by the police.

Jambo’s whereabouts are not known, and the police said they are looking for him.

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Cash For Marks Scandal Rocks Masvingo Teachers College

Students at Masvingo Teachers’ College have pleaded with responsible authorities to intervene and stop some lecturers from demanding cash for marks.

The students allege lecturers in the Professional Studies Syllabus (PSA) and Art Professional Syllabus B, are demanding US$ 10 if the students are to pass given assignments in the two departments.

Disgruntled students who spoke to TellZim News claimed that their lecturers deliberately make sure that fail their assignments if they refuse to meet their demands. A student who chose not to be identified said:

Our lectures are giving us lower marks even if you meet the demands of the assignments.
Because we want to pass, we are forced to pay for better marks.

Another student who also declined to be identified said they are now caught between a rock and a hard place. Said the student:

We are calling for the responsible authorities to take action against this type of corruption as we have no option but to pay lecturers in order to pass.

Contacted for comment by TellZim News, one of the lecturers in question said he cannot comment as he is not allowed to speak to the media.

The college’s principal Benson Mutambudzi declined to comment saying the matter is under investigation. He said:

The matter is under investigation, so I cannot comment on it at the moment.- TellZim

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Zanu PF Chases Away Moreblessing Mourners

By- Zanu PF activists Monday stormed mourners gathered at the late Moreblessing Ali’s funeral and started beating them up.

CCC posted on Twitter, calling for the police to arrest these ruling party activists.

Posted CCC:

Zanu PF is currently unleashing terror in Nyatsime. Several CCC women attending Moreblessing Ali’s funeral have been kidnapped by Zanu PF thugs who are also beating up family members and relatives. Mourners have been ordered to leave the funeral.

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Former Bosso Star Starts Own Company

In a country where football stars and investing go a wind-ward direction against each other, any case of a player preparing for life after retirement is praiseworthy.

When former Highlanders and CAPS United speedster Gabriel Nyoni suffered a horrific injury while turning out Cape Umoya in the South African National First Division in February last year, his future as a player was shrouded in uncertainty.

To ensure financial security, the former Maritzburg United winger, who is a holder of a marketing degree, started a cleaning and detailing company called GN27 Detailing and Cleaning Services.

The organisation is based in Cape Town and offers upholstery cleaning, car seats cleaning, car valets, carpet cleaning, car paint correction and residential cleaning in the Mother City.

“I am humbled by God’s Grace to give me the wisdom to prepare for any anomalies in my life. The principle of not putting all your eggs in one basket sank very well in my brain,” said Nyoni.

“I started the company in 2021 and I employ 10 people already. Our services are mobile and we go to the client.

“Our goal is to become the best detailing and cleaning company in Cape Town,” he added.

Nyoni admits it’s difficult for football players based in Zimbabwe to invest, due to the unstable economic environment but urged them to attain skills which might help them after retirement.

“To be honest, its very difficult for any footballer to invest in an inflationary environment. But the little they can do is to equip themselves with skills outside football. Skill pays more than education,” he said.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe

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Latest On Moreblessing Ali Funeral

By-CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala has volunteered to represent the family of the murdered CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

Sikhala has been active in the search for the late Moreblessing since the day she went missing last month.

Speaking at the memorial of Moreblessing Monday, Sikhala said the deceased’s family had resolved to suspend the burial of their beloved one until her murderers are arrested.

Said Sikhala:
We are at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, where the hospital wanted to do the COVID-19 tests before the autopsy.
I have been instructed by the family of Moreblessing Ali standing on this picture to announce to the public that there will be no burial of Mobby until [her] murderers are apprehended. Tomorrow’s Memorial Prayer Service will be the major event until further notice. Let us come in our thousands tomorrow to mourn our murdered colleague.

Ali’s mutilated body was found in a disused well in Nyatsime on 11 June after she went missing on 24 May.
A ZANU PF member, Pius Jambo, who is a half-brother to Simbarashe Chisango, an alleged ZANU PF terror gang leader, has been identified as a chief suspect by the police.

Jambo’s whereabouts are not known, and the police said they are looking for him.

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Police Must Not Take Orders From Zanu PF

By Maureen Kademaunga

The Zimbabwean Police has proved to be competent and able to solve crime but with a worrying exception in cases that involve murders, abductions and general abuse of hrds & political actors that are critical of the ZANU PF regime and more glaringly murder cases in which a ZANU PF member is named as a suspect.

It is obvious to see that politics is now taking over policing!

The continued undue political interference in policing undermines police’s effectiveness in carrying out its mandate & erodes public confidence in the police thereby breeding non-cooperation and a real danger of degeneration into lawlessness.

Politics must stay out of Policing! Public confidence in the police is now very low and yet it is a key element for effective policing. Policing is anchored on a dual aspect of enforcement of the law and enablement of rights & as such relies much on the public’s confidence that the police’s powers are just and necessary and free of undue political influence.

The regime must allow the police to be a non-partisan, apolitical organisation that polices by consent with respect and approval of the public as enshrined in the constitution.

Otherwise we may never get justice for Mboneni, Dube, Moreblessing and others!