By A Correspondent- Salary talks between government and its restive workers ended in a deadlock yesterday ahead of a full-blown strike action by health professionals and teachers beginning Monday.

It has emerged that civil servants rejected a 100% salary increase offered by government, which would have seen the lowest paid State employee earning $36 000, up from around $18 000.

A salary offer of $36 000 is equivalent to about US$60 using the parallel rate of US$1:$600.

Public Service Commission secretary Jonathan Wutawunashe confirmed the deadlock.

“The meeting adjourned without any consensus and the parties will reconvene next week for further discussions. The situation is, however, not dire,” Wutawunashe told NewsDay Weekender.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions said: “The employer requested time to consult their principals on the workers’ proposals and to properly interrogate the altered position brought about by the workers.”

The development means the country faces a crippling civil service strike action from Monday after teachers and health workers gave notice that they would not be able to report for duty citing incapacitation.

Teachers have announced a one-week job boycott starting Monday running until Friday to press their employer for United States dollar wages.

Yesterday, 23 health worker representatives that included senior and junior doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiographers and nurse aides met at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and resolved to withdraw their labour.

On Thursday, nurses issued a notice to immediately down their tools.

In a letter dated June 17, 2022, directed to Health Service Board (HSB) chairperson Paulinus Sikhosana, the health workers said the employer had closed room for negotiations since 2021.

“Following our meeting on June 17, 2022 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, attended by the health worker association representatives, it was unanimously agreed that as the government health workers, represented by the health workers associations leaders, here undersigned, after having made numerous attempts to engage the employer with no success, do hereby notify your office of our state of incapacitation and the subsequent withdrawal of service the government health workers effective Monday June 20, 2022,” a letter by the Zimbabwe Health Apex Council read.

“The decision to withdraw our service is not taken lightly, but the workers are without means to execute their mandate.”

In another letter to the public, the health professionals wrote: “To date, we have written more than five letters over the last 14 months requesting meetings, to engage on how to improve the conditions of service and improve the moral of the healthcare workers. Yet to date, we’ve not had a single meeting with the Health Service Board in 14 months.

“Other civil servants have enjoyed the company of their minister but this is not the case with the health workers. As workers, there has not been a single meeting with the Minister of Health and Child Care (Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga) since his appointment. The Health Service Board chairperson has also been hostile to health workers and has repeatedly refused our calls to engage with him.”

Civil servants are demanding pre-2018 United States dollar salaries as the local currency keeps losing value in the face of skyrocketing prices of basic goods and services.

HSB executive director Angelbert Mbengwa said he was aware of the letter, but referred the NewsDay Weekender back to Sikhosana for a comment.

“I have heard about the letter, but I have not considered it,” Mbengwa said.

“It is directed to Dr Sikhosana, so he is better placed to respond to your questions.”

Sikhosana was unreachable for comment.

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya early this week said government had no capacity to meet US dollar salary demands.

Prices of basic goods and commodities have been skyrocketing as inflation also bites, topping 131% as of May up from 96% recorded in April.

National Employment Councils have since directed private sector employees to pay part salaries in US dollars to cushion workers against the vagaries of the harsh economic climate.

Critics have said the enduring economic crisis evokes memories of the 2008 hyper-inflationary era which resulted in the country dumping the Zimbabwe dollar.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-introduced the Zimbabwe dollar in 2019 after a decade of relative stability.

Gushungo Dairy Estates has closed shop after former first lady Grace Mugabe sold about 700 dairy cows worth about US$1.4 million to a prominent butcher, rendering about 120 workers jobless.

The Independent reports that the company had a US$20 million debt, which forced the entity to auction some of its equipment to pay creditors.

The estate, formerly known as Foyle Farm before the property was parcelled to the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) by the then Agriculture ministry, measures 1 200 hectares.
It was later taken by the late former president Robert Mugabe who set up a state-of-the-art dairy plant in Mazowe — about 40km north of Harare. Over 80 newly resettled farmers in Mazowe were forcibly removed to pave way for Mugabe’s business venture.

Gushungo Dairy equipment was imported from South Africa for about US$15 million at a time when Mugabe was ruling Zimbabwe. The company Alpha Omega Dairy (Pvt) Ltd under the Gushungo Estates produced milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream.
Sources told the Zimbabwe Independent this week that Grace Mugabe failed to run the business resulting in the sale of 700 dairy cows to a local butcher.
At market value, each dairy cow costs around US$$2 000, but the butcher could have bought them at a lesser price as the cattle were meant for beef. Said the anonymous source:
Gushungo Dairy is closed. Workers have been sent home; about 120 of them. Just a few were left doing menial jobs.
According to the Independent, the dairy equipment is lying idle as a millionaire businessman who is renting the farm has not yet started producing.
Apart from the collapsed Gushungo Dairy, a 1 000 pig and 6 000 chicken project at Mugabe’s rural Kutamba village home, suffered a natural death as Grace neglected the projects.

Mugabe left a huge business portfolio mainly in farming with 21 farms which were acquired when his government touted the one-man-one-farm land policy.
Signs of financial problems started showing in May 2019 after Gushungo Dairy Farm auctioned five combine harvesters, five Toyota Hilux pick-up trucks and other farm equipment. Mugabe later died on September 6, 2019.

By A Correspondent- Parliament has summoned Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister  Ziyambi Ziyambi to present a Bill that criminalises having sex with minors under the age of 18.

This follows the Constitutional Court’s recent landmark ruling increasing the age of sexual consent from 16 to 18.

According to the ruling, Ziyambi has up to a year to enact a law that protects children from sexual exploitation in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

On Thursday, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mbizo MP Settlement Chikwinya made the call for the minister to be summoned to Parliament while raising a point of national interest.

“I therefore call upon the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to come to Parliament with a Bill that actualises the  provisions but criminalise the involvement of sexual activities for children under the age of 18 years so that at least we make it a reality for us to protect these children who are below the age of 18,” Chikwinya said.

Chikwinya was supported by CCC Harare East legislator Tendai Biti.

“The Minister of Justice and government was obliged to come up with a comprehensive Bill protecting children, not just vis-à-vis sex or child marriage but also things like pornography and cyber bullying,” Biti said.

“So the minister must come up with a comprehensive Bill — protecting children, giving life to the children’s rights set out in Section 81 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.

“The implicit ruling by the Constitutional Court is that the Child Protection Adoption Act must also be revisited.  It still sets the age of a child at 16 and does not offer sufficient protection, particularly for those children between 16 and 18,also children still face discrimination from the inheritance point of view.”-newsday

By A Correspondent- Police in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the rise in robberies targeting haulage truck drivers.

Confirming the upsurge of such cases, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove, said the robbers, commonly known as “Makaramata” (Climbers) waylay slow-moving trucks as they go uphill, cut pressure hoses of the hydraulic systems, which force vehicles to stop, before they pounce.

She said reported incidents had escalated, particularly in the mountainous Chikuti area.

In a recent incident which occurred on June 15, 2022, at the 168 kilometre-peg along the Harare-Chirundu highway, a truck driver, Guardian Sobafana, was driving alone enroute to Chirundu.

Upon reaching the said spot, unidentified robbers threw stones at the vehicle, while others climbed onto it and cut pressure pipes, forcing the truck to stop.

The assailants sprayed the driver’s eyes with an irritant before stealing a cellphone, radio, an assortment of clothes and blankets, all valued at US$797.

They assaulted Sabafana using sticks and boots, resulting in him sustaining facial injuries.

Police urged drivers to avoid travelling at night in a bid to curb such incidents.

“We urge truckers to desist from driving at night as this exposes them to highway robbers. Instead, they must park at designated truck stops and continue journeys during the day when it is less likely they would be targeted by robbers,” said Chitove.

By-CCC leader Nelson Chaimisa has remembered his party’s deputy chairman, Job Sikhala, who is spending this weekend behind bars.

Chamisa posted on Twitter Saturday encouraging Zimbabweans not to tire.

Posted Chamisa:

Remembering Change Champions MPs 

@JobSikhala1

 & Sithole, ARTUZ’s 

@OMasaraure

 & others under persecution, incl the many victims of political violence in Nyatsime & across the country.Change doesn’t come easy or cheap. Let’s keep mobilizing for Change.Change is nigh.Blessed Sabbath.

Remembering Change Champions MPs @JobSikhala1 & Sithole,ARTUZ’s @OMasaraure & others under persecution, incl the many victims of political violence in Nyatsime & across the country.Change doesn’t come easy or cheap.Let’s keep mobilizing for Change.Change is nigh.Blessed Sabbath. pic.twitter.com/MgDiPvMz7Z

— nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) June 18, 2022

By- Harare businessman and the Grain Millers Association chairman, Tafadzwa Musarara has dragged Zanu PF Gokwe Member of Parliament (MP) for Gokwe Nembudziya, Justice Mayor Wadyajena to the courts.

Musarara is accusing Wadyajena of accussing of abusing his Parliamentary post to champion personal interests.

Musarara cited the Parliamentary Committee on Lands and Agriculture chaired by Wadyajena, the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda Clerk of Parliament, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and Finance minister,Mthuli Ncube as respondents.
GMAZ has submitted that in pushing Musarara out of a grain and inputs transportation deal, Wadyajena showed “his interests in the cause of bias, malice or corruption in the manner he conducted himself throughout the proceedings.”
The court was told that while the law allows the committee to order any person to appear before it, the same law does not permit it and its chairperson to prepare and adopt reports.

In this regard, GMAZ is seeking a review of the committee’s inquiry proceedings in which it was listed as a respondent.
The association said they were ambushed by the committee and bullied by Wadyajena.
GMAZ, Drotsky PVT Limited and Musarara are cited as applicants. Reads the court application:
Second respondent is an interested party in the proceedings in that he operates a fleet of trucks, which he owns under the company called Mayor Logistics.
This company was awarded contracts to ferry agricultural inputs, grain, cotton and other crops on behalf of the government.
The association indicated that Wadyajena failed to declare his interests in the matter, but went on to preside over the inquiry, despite him being conflicted, thereby breaching “the Administrative Justice.”
GMAZ appealed to the court to set aside the committee’s findings.
The matter is yet to be heard.

By- Zanu PF is on cloud nine over the continued detention of CCC deputy Chairman Job Sikhala.

Sikhala was arrested early this week in Chitungwiza at the funeral of his CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

Since his arrest, the courts have denied him bail, and he will spend this weekend in cells.

In a celebratory Tweet, Zanu PF said Sikhala deserves to be jailed.

Posted Zanu PF

Bail denied Violence instigator 

@JobSikhala1

 will spend the weekend behind bars.

Bail denied‼️

Violence instigator @JobSikhala1 will spend the weekend behind the bars. pic.twitter.com/we3ORrqnYW

— ?? ZANU PF PATRIOTS ?? (@zanupf_patriots) June 17, 2022

By- Zanu PF is reportedly interfering with CCC political affairs by pushing the newly formed party to hold primary elections and set up structures.

According to journalist and government critic Hopewell Chin’ono, a top Zanu PF official said, the ruling party wants to infiltrate Chamisa through these structures they are pushing him to establish.

Chamisa and his colleagues dumped the MDC Alliance brand early this year and launched CCC, but the party is yet to hold a congress.

Chin’ono, said the senior told him that the ruling party is finding it difficult to infiltrate CCC because there is no one to target.
The official reportedly said it is easier to capture individuals who run the structures using money and get them to do things. Said Hopewell’s unnamed Zanu pF source:
We are finding it hard because there is no structure.
The idea that anyone can be a member because it is a citizen party has wrongfooted us.
We don’t know who to target because we are only seeing [Nelson Chamisa].
Some ZANU PF officials and exiled former senior officials are on record criticising CCC for having no structures and postponing holding an elective congress.
On Friday, exiled former ZANU PF politburo member Jonathan suggested that m

By-MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora said he remains committed to advocating for political freedoms for Zimbabweans despite his diminishing support.

Mwonzora continues to be deserted by his top aides, joining the main opposition, CCC led by Nelson Chamisa.

Mwonzora posted his appeal on Twitter Friday:

As long as we remain motivated by hate we won’t go far. We have and will continue to advocate for peace and tolerance. For us the political rights and the security of every Zimbabwean irrespective of thier individual affiliation or attitude towards us.

As long as we remain motivated by hate we won't go far. We have and will continue to advocate for peace and tolerance. For us the political rights and the security of every Zimbabwean irrespective of thier individual affiliation or attitude towards us. https://t.co/MsFpRrIZkc

— Sen Douglas Mwonzora (@DMwonzora) June 17, 2022

By- CCC vice President Tendai Biti has escaped death after scores of Zanu PF thugs attacked his cars in Muzarabani Friday.

 Over 20 Zanu PF activists mounted an illegal roadblock in Dande near Muzarabani and blocked Biti from touring Mashonaland Central province by stoning his car.

Biti told Zimeye.com that they escaped death with a whisker.

” They were at around 20 and they threw stones at us damanging the winsreen of our car. Fortunately, no one was hurt”, said Biti.

Zimeye.com failed to reach Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa for his comment.

Below is an earlier post by Biti’s aides on Twitter announcing the barbaric attacks:

In its primitive nature, Zanu PF thugs attacked 

@CCCZimbabwe

 Vice President 

@BitiTendai

 in Muzarabani at Adage where they mounted an illegal block and stoned his vehicle.

https://twitter.com/EmmanuelGumbo_/status/1537852696891469825/photo/3

By- The late President Robert Mugabe sympathiser Claude Mararike has died.
He was 82.
His daughter, Ms Vivian Mararike, confirmed the death of the Prof who was University of Zimbabwe sociology lecturer.

“He passed on in the early hours of today,” she said.

Mararike was widely known for his regular appearances on ZBC talk show “Zvavanhu”, where he could blast the opposition MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai together with Vimbai Chivaura, Sheunesu Mupepereki and Tafataona Mahoso.

By- Suspected Zanu PF activists have stoned CCC vice President Tendai Biti’s car in Muzarabani.

 Biti’s car was stoned by Zanu PF activists operating an illegal roadblock in the Mashonaland Central province remote area.

 Biti confirms escaping the attacks.

Zimeye.com failed to reach Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa for his comment.

Below is the report posted on Twitter:

In its primitive nature, Zanu PF thugs attacked 

@CCCZimbabwe

 Vice President 

@BitiTendai

 in Muzarabani at Adage where they mounted an illegal block and stoned his vehicle.

https://twitter.com/EmmanuelGumbo_/status/1537852696891469825/photo/3

By-Zanu PF officials in Chitungwiza have threatened to gun down CCC members taking part in their late party member Moreblessing Ali.

CCC posted, fearing for their lives.

Posted CCC:

ALERT – Zanu PF thugs in Chitungwiza are sending pictures of themselves carrying live ammunition. These are pictures of a man known as Chitembwe from Unit N & Mlambo from Ward 7, who lost to Cllr Maiko. This Zanu PF reign of terror must stop. We demand peace & justice

By- Reports reaching us say that suspected Zanu PF activists have stoned CCC vice President Tendai Biti’s car.

The reports claim that Biti’s car was stoned by Zanu PF activists operating an illegal roadblock in Mashonaland Central province.

Biti confirmed the sad development.

Zimeye.com could not reach Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa as his phone was not available.

Below is the report posted on Twitter:

In its primitive nature, Zanu PF thugs attacked 

@CCCZimbabwe

 Vice President 

@BitiTendai

 in Muzarabani at Adage where they mounted an illegal block and stoned his vehicle.

https://twitter.com/EmmanuelGumbo_/status/1537852696891469825/photo/3

By-MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora said he remains committed to advocating for political freedoms for Zimbabweans despite his diminishing support.

Mwonzora continues to be deserted by his top aides, joining the main opposition, CCC led by Nelson Chamisa.

Mwonzora posted his appeal on Twitter Friday:

As long as we remain motivated by hate we won’t go far. We have and will continue to advocate for peace and tolerance. For us the political rights and the security of every Zimbabwean irrespective of thier individual affiliation or attitude towards us.

As long as we remain motivated by hate we won't go far. We have and will continue to advocate for peace and tolerance. For us the political rights and the security of every Zimbabwean irrespective of thier individual affiliation or attitude towards us. https://t.co/MsFpRrIZkc

— Sen Douglas Mwonzora (@DMwonzora) June 17, 2022

By-CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has complained about the state’s continued persecution of his party’s senior members and supporters.

Chamisa said the law must be applied equally to all citizens.

He was commenting after the arrested of his party’s deputy chairman, Job Sikhala, this week.

Posted Chamisa complaining on Twitter:

Abuse of the law to target political competitors is an act of cowardice. ZPF cnclr & members threatened citizens, terrorized communities, torched homes, unleashed terror & continue to do so with impunity. Why is there no action by the law enforcers? Why is the law so one-eyed?

Abuse of the law to target political competitors is an act of cowardice. ZPF cnclr & members threatened citizens, terrorized communities, torched homes, unleashed terror & continue to do so with impunity. Why is there no action by the law enforcers? Why is the law so one-eyed? https://t.co/wcPSQ2u5CC

— nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) June 15, 2022

By- Unlike what the police do whenever they have arrested a CCC member, there was no heavy security escorting Pias Jamba to his court hearing today.

Jamba, a murder suspect, was supposed to be handcuffed and leg-ironed when he was being escorted to the court.

CCC posted Jamba’s pictures entering Harare Magistrates court:

Pius Jamba, a ZANUPF thug who is the chief suspect in the murder of Moreblessing arrived at the Harare Magistrate Court this afternoon without any heavy security details. Moreblessing’s body was mutilated, cut into pieces & found in a well at the home of Jamba’s mother.

Zimbabwe has seen an upsurge in violence and violent crime. The brutal killing of Moreblessings Ali is one among many such violent crimes that are on the rise.

It is disturbing that in the wake of such brutal crimes a journalist is threatened in broad daylight and no action is taking by the Police.

Simba Sithole a bona fide journalist was threatened with severe physical assault by one Isheunesu Saunyama known as Chief Saunyama in Mashonaland Central.

The irate Chief Saunyama claimed that he was threatening the journalist on behalf of Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe. This becomes a huge problem when the Minister responsible for maintaining peace, law and order in the country becomes a godfather and perpetrator of violence against journalists.

Isheunesu Saunyama is a well known Kazembe Kazembe henchman in Mashonaland Central and his reputation of violent behavior has earned him warlord status in Mashonaland Central province.

I write to all the Chapter 12 independent commissions mandated to support and entrench human rights and democracy; to protect the sovereignty and interests of the people; to promote constitutionalism; to promote transparency and accountability in public institutions; to secure the observance of democratic values and principles by the State and all institutions and agencies of government and government controlled entities; and to ensure that injustices are remedied.

It is your constitutional duty and mandate to look into this matter.

I also write to Zimbabwe Union of Journalists to please ensure that journalists are protected and not victimized for doing their jobs.

I write to ZANU PF and ask them to ensure press freedom and non-violent behavior by their members.

I write to the Commissioner General of Police and ask that a case be opened against Isheunesu Saunyama for threatening a journalist and violating the POTRAZ ACT while claiming to be acting on behalf of and in the interest of Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe.

The Moreblessings Ali situation has shown us that we cannot afford threats and violent behavior in the country especially now that we are counting down to the 2023 elections.

By A Correspondent- Bulawayo East legislator Ilos Nyoni has demanded answers on the progress of Egodini Mall which was supposed to be complete by April 2022.

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday the legislator took Deputy Minister of local government and Public Works Miriam Chombo to task on the matter.

 “May the Minister inform the House of Assembly on the progress made regarding the construction of Egodini Mall project by contractor W Terracotra Trading P/L which was awarded tender Terracotra in 2016, with the projection that the project will be completed in April 2022,” Nyoni said

When the Private Limited Company won the tender prospects were high that the new project will further spice up the City of Kings into a modern entity.

However, 8 years down, the City of Kings has turned into a compound of unorganised and dirty paupers owing to the closure of the once ‘trade mark of Bulawayo.

It’s closure has led to the congestion of the city with vendors scattered in every available space and commuter omnibus causing havoc within the Central Bussiness centre.

As expected the government responded by saying there was notable progress at the sight though indications on the ground points otherwise.

The Deputy Minister said commuters are expected to start using the new Mall in September this year.

“Currently, practical completion of the taxi rank and associated infrastructure is expected at the end of July 2022 with passengers being able to commute as from 1 September 2022 subject to opening of the facility by the relevant authorities”, said the Deputy Minister.

She further stated that construction of informal trader stores and other infrastructure started in March this year after delays which were caused by Covid 19 lockdowns.

The said infrastructure is also expected to be complete and pave way for informal traders by September as well.

“In March 2022, top structutre construction of the 1100 informal trader stores and related infrastructure started. Brick work for all informal trader stores is expected to be completed by the end of July 2022. Fabrication of all the informal trader structure steel work is 80% complete. Currently, practical completion of the informal trader stores section is expected at the end of July 2022 with qualifying informal traders getting beneficial training occupation on 1 September 2022”, she said.

The Deputy Minister further claimed that Covid induced lockdowns and financial constraints led to the delay of the commencement of the project.

Once complete the mall is expected to house bus terminal building, fast food retails, grocery retails and a fuel station while also decongesting the city.

By-Zanu PF officials in Chitungwiza have threatened to gun down CCC members taking part in their late party member Moreblessing Ali.

CCC posted, fearing for their lives.

Posted CCC:

ALERT – Zanu PF thugs in Chitungwiza are sending pictures of themselves carrying live ammunition. These are pictures of a man known as Chitembwe from Unit N & Mlambo from Ward 7, who lost to Cllr Maiko. This Zanu PF reign of terror must stop. We demand peace & justice

By A Correspondent- South African musician Makhadzi’s love for Zimbabweans and Zimbabwean music is quite unmatched.

A video of Makhadzi dancing to her favourite Zimbabwean song has sent social media into a frenzy.

In a video shared by Jah Signal, Makhadzi can be seen seated with her friends at a groove enjoying some drinks.

The Dj then acknowledged Makhadzi’s presence and mentioned how he knows that she loves Zimbabwean music. He decided to dedicate Jah Signals’ song Sweety (Shinga Muroora) to Makhadzi.

The moment Jah Signal’s song was played, Makhadzi quickly jumped up from the couch and started dancing as she sang along. Her friends and spectators in the club hype her as she danced to her favourite song.

Watch the video below;

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A post shared by Jah Signal (@jahsignal)

By A Correspondent- The family of murdered CCC activist Moreblessing Ali has revealed a list of demands they want to be met before her burial.

The demands include, among other things, a public apology from Pius Jamba, the prime suspect in Ali’s murder, and the arrest and conviction of all people allegedly involved in the cover-up of the crime.

Ali was kidnapped by Jamba on the night of 24 May 2022, and her body was found on 11 June in a disused well at Laina Mukandi’s homestead in Nyatsime, Beatrice.

Laina Mukandi the mother of Jamba and his half-brother, Simba Chisango, a local ZANU PF chairman.

Read the Ali family’s demands below:

1. We want our family lawyer Job Sikhala to be released so that he can continue helping us on this murder case and also the leader of our search party Godfrey Sithole. No release – No burial.

2. We need to see the exact place where our sister was murdered. No crime scene visit – No burial.

3. We want an independent forensic investigation of Moreblessing’s body.

4. We want ZANU PF to stop meddling & threatening our family, they have beaten some of our family members. Any threats or abuse – No burial.

5. We want to do the final service in Nyatsime and we don’t want the Nyatsime people who caused chaos to be present in particular, Masimbi Masimbi, Maoresa and Rosemary Chadzamira and all those who have been spreading lies. Any violence – No burial.

6. We want everyone who was involved in the crime and cover-up to be arrested and convicted. No conviction – no burial.

7. We want Jamba and all the culprits to apologise immediately. A public apology, because they wronged the whole nation not just our family. No apology – no burial.

8. We demand access to see the body of Moreblessing Ali.

By- The CCC has announced the dates for the burial of Cllr Thembeni Khoza.

On Twitter, CCC said the late former Cllr Khoza’s burial would be held Saturday.

CCC posted:
A memorial for former Councillor of ward 14 Bulawayo, Champion Thembeni Khoza will be held on Friday at Large City Hall. She’s likely to be buried on Saturday. Mourners are gathered at 56953/2 Old Lobengula.
https://twitter.com/CCCZimbabwe/status/1537274607463550976

-he was arrested on 16 june 2022 at 0800 hours
-we want his detention to be extended to June 18 at 1500hrs
-if he interacts with other inamtes, he might be influenced not to reveal where some of the things are
Application granted

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) June 17, 2022

Pius Jamba case update: The Investigating Officer is seeking further detention-Arimon Mirimbo
-he (Jamba) is yet to tell us where the offence was committed
-he has not revealed the location of the weapon used in committing the offence and the cellphone of the deceased
-he was arrested on 16 june 2022 at 0800 hours
-we want his detention to be extended to June 18 at 1500hrs
-if he interacts with other inamtes, he might be influenced not to reveal where some of the things are
Application granted

Unity and Peace! We’re ONE.

— nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) June 17, 2022

#PleaseAnswerAnyone

As a person who fled Zimbabwe in November 2017 in fear, with no plan to challenge the regime but to hide, without a clue of when he’d ever come back, with no courage to stand up to dictatorship, how can or on what basis does Prof lecture us on anything? https://t.co/c0qx2pPlTJ

— Fadzayi Mahere?? (@advocatemahere) June 17, 2022

“Ana “dai madai”! When you’re clearing the field they will be standing akimbo murmuring that it can’t be done, it’s too slow or they just can’t be bothered. Once cleared they’re only too ready to offer their grand ideas “Dai madai” (You should do it this way)!”

RIP @Wamagaisa.? pic.twitter.com/lE8qeILFKx

— Fadzayi Mahere?? (@advocatemahere) June 17, 2022

Asi mukoma maindidzingirira kure kuti muzoitaso ? Kuita Statehouse dambe reN' anga nevaPorofita venhema here mukoma Nyika ichibhebha ? pic.twitter.com/yTyaFtglZO

— Dr Walter Mzembi (@waltermzembi) June 17, 2022

By A Correspondent- Though men are the most accused when it comes to cheating, the truth is that the number of women who are unfaithful is on the increase.

But unlike their male counterparts, they’re so good at maintaining a double-life that often times it’s almost impossible to tell an adulterous wife from a faithful one.

Well, as a warning to those women who indulge in infidelity it won’t last forever, as you are bound to get caught.

In a matter yet to be heard in court, a man from Bulawayo is seeking divorce after suspecting his wife was cheating on him after he found a receipt for a box of condoms in her purse.

Adam Siziba from Riverside suburb was horrified when he stumbled upon a condom receipt in his wife, Michelle Moyo’s handbag.

According to court papers seen by B-Metro, Siziba is filing for divorce at the Bulawayo Customary Court, claiming his wife of 11 years was threatening his life with her adulterous liaisons.

In his suit he stated that there was no love anymore between him and Moyo, reiterating that their customary marriage had irretrievably broken down and there were no prospects of a restoration to a normal relationship.

The main reason being that his wife was cheating on him.

“I am customarily married to Michelle Moyo and our union has irretrievably broken down as I suspect that she is cheating on me after I found a receipt for a box of condoms in her handbag.

“As a result, there are no prospects of a restoration to a normal relationship because we now have irreconcilable differences which render the continuance of the relationship impossible. As a couple we have also lost love and affection for each other,” read the papers in part.

He further claimed that when he confronted her, she failed to give a satisfactory explanation.

“I have suspected my wife has been cheating on me for a while now and she was also no longer coming home early from work. My suspicions were, however, confirmed when I found condom receipts in her handbag.

“Another issue is that we rarely made love and if we did, she often looked bored, never looked at me, and when it was done, she would leave the room immediately. It made me feel like less of a human being. I knew the love was gone,” stated Siziba.

Siziba, who stated that he would take care of their three children’s needs upon the dissolution of their marriage, wants to have their property, mostly household items and two vehicles shared equally.

Moyo’s response is set to be heard when the parties appear in court.-BMetro

By A Correspondent- Gushungo Dairy Estates has closed shop after former first lady Grace Mugabe sold about 700 dairy cows worth about US$1,4 million to a prominent butcher, rendering about 120 workers jobless.

The company was reeling from a US$20 million debt, which forced the entity to auction some of its equipment to pay creditors.

The sprawling estate, formerly known as Foyle Farm before the property was parceled to the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) by the then Agriculture ministry, measures 1 200 hectares.

It was later taken by the late former president Robert Mugabe who set up a state-of-the-art dairy plant in Mazowe — about 40km north of Harare. Over 80 newly resettled farmers in Mazowe were forcibly removed to pave way for Mugabe’s business venture.

Gushungo Dairy equipment was imported from South Africa for about US$15 million at a time when Mugabe was ruling Zimbabwe with an iron fist. The company Alpha Omega Dairy (Pvt) Ltd under the Gushungo Estates produced milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream.

At its peak, the firm produced over 400 000 litres of milk per month.

High-level sources told the Zimbabwe Independent this week that Grace Mugabe failed to run the business resulting in the sale of 700 dairy cows to a local butcher.

At market value, each of the dairy cows cost around US$$2 000, but the butcher could have bought at a lesser price as the cattle were meant for beef.

“Under normal circumstances, dairy cows are expensive but what butchers do is that they buy each beast after weighing. The Gushungo cows were sold last year,” the official, who preferred anonymity, said. “Gushungo Dairy is closed. Workers have been sent home; about 120 of them. Just a few were left doing menial jobs.”

The Independent understands that the dairy equipment is lying idle as a millionaire businessman who is renting the farm has not yet started producing.

“There is no activity at the farm. Most of the equipment was auctioned away earlier this year and some of it last year. This paints a grim picture of a once thriving dairy farm,” an official said.

“Things are not going well. In fact the Mugabe family has scaled down on operations at the farms. In summation, they failed dismally.”

Apart from the collapsed Gushungo Dairy, a 1 000 pig and 6 000 chicken project at Mugabe’s rural Kutamba village home, suffered a natural death as Grace neglected the projects.

Mugabe — who ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist for 37 years, but was removed via a military coup in November 2017 — left a huge business portfolio mainly in farming with 21 farms, according to a government commissioned land audit.

This is in stark contrast with the one-man-one-farm land policy his administration touted while Mugabe and his family turned into notorious land barons.

Signs of financial problems started showing in May 2019 after Gushungo Dairy Farm auctioned five combine harvesters, five Toyota Hilux pick-up trucks and other farm equipment. Mugabe later died on September 6, 2019.

Recently, the Independent exclusively reported that Mugabe’s family was rocked by a fresh scandal after allegedly selling an assortment of farm equipment belonging to government departments and pocketed the money.

Some of the equipment sold included tractors, high-pressure water pumps and vehicles which had been bought by various government departments using taxpayers’ money.

The Mugabes accessed tractors and combine harvesters from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) during the Gideon Gono era as the apex bank governor.

Mugabe’s daughter, Bona Chikore, who was once Gushungo Holdings’ finance director, could not be reached for comment this week.-ZimIndependent

By A Correspondent- Three Zimbabweans and one South African were killed and burnt last week in Majeje area in Limpopo after they were accused of killing a shop owner and robbing him of an undisclosed amount of money last week on Thursday.

The suspects, Sipho Sibanda, Arthur Moyo and Sadam Ncube from Zimbabwe and Themba Makhubele from South Africa, were killed after the Majeje community accused them of robbing and killing 25-year-old Asanap Aneso.

The killed suspects are reported to have entered Aneso’s tuck-shop, pointed a gun at him, demanded money before one of them shot him dead.

They fled the scene after taking money. However, their luck ran out as members of the public gave chase and caught them. They were beaten up and set on fire.

By A Correspondent- Warriors “super fan” Alvin Zhakata, better known as Aluvah, reportedly sneaked into the country three weeks ago from Cameroon.

Zhakata remained in Cameroon after the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in February and reports at the time suggested that he was at one point hospitalised with a heart ailment.

Following his recent return to Zimbabwe, Zhakata has reportedly been keeping a low profile at his family home in Chitungwiza. H-Metro quoted a source as saying:

He got money for the tickets from well-wishers and has been keeping a low profile since then.

He has been in the country for about three weeks now. He doesn’t want people to know that he is back.

According to a Soccer24 report, Zhakata is someone who is allergic to truth and needs help according to a family member who spoke to the publication.

Aluvah is reported to have once misled the nation by saying that he had been robbed in Harare’s central business district.

He spent two weeks in hospital at the time “though what happened to him is something that he and a few close friends know”, reported Soccer24.

At one point, Aluvah claimed he had been invited to watch the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, even though it was just a lie.

Aluvah is also alleged to have misled the nation that former Warriors coach Kalisto Pasuwa had been appointed technical advisor of the Malawi national team at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that were held in January and February this year in Cameroon.

He also claimed Pasuwa flew to Cameroon, yet the former Dynamos coach spent the entire tournament at home, in Greendale, Harare.

When he left the country for Cameroon, Aluvah claimed he was on a CAF ticket, yet he was not.

Aluvah collapsed in Cameroon early this year and it was reported that the collapse was due to heart complications.

However, this has been dismissed as untrue as Zhakata’s collapse was linked to alcohol, it has been alleged.

Aluvah claimed that Cameroonian legend and FA president, Samuel Eto’o, paid his hospital bill but this has also been dismissed as untrue.

The Warriors praise singer reportedly owns an iPhone 13 yet he is failing to raise 380 euros for a plane ticket to Zimbabwe.

Moreover, his family said they were unaware that he is in Cameroon and in need of financial assistance.

Aluvah reportedly declined the help of a well-wisher who offered to purchase the ticket directly, without giving him the money.

He is also actively involved in Warriors star Marvellous Nakamba’s Nakamba Foundation and this has raised questions about why the foundation has not reached out to help one of their own.-H.Metro

By A Correspondent- A violent, possessive man who brutally assaulted a woman he claimed to be his wife has gone on the run. The abusive man is wanted by the police on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping and housebreaking.

The wanted man has been identified as Lovely Blessing Mangulenje.

A video of the horrific assault of the woman and her lover has gone viral on social media platforms.

In the video, which the abusive man recorded himself, the woman and her lover can be seen cowering while seated on the bed. They are both bereft of clothing and show visible signs of being assaulted.

Mangulenje, who is holding a knife, launches into a tirade accusing the woman of cheating on him. He accuses the man of disrespecting him by sleeping with his wife without protection.

However, the woman insists that she is not his wife. At this point, Blessing Mangulenje gets very angry and starts assaulting the woman brutally. Shortly after, the camera stops recording.

After the video went viral on social media platforms, the woman’s relatives reached out. They revealed that the abusive man is actually the woman’s ex-lover.

According to a man, who identified himself as the woman’s brother, Mangulenje jumped the wall of their family home and broke into the woman’s room.

He then armed himself with a knife and proceeded to assault the woman, her lover and some of her family members. He is alleged to have stabbed the hapless woman before making good his escape.

“The video you posted belongs to my sister. She was attacked by her ex-boyfriend, who jumped the Durawall into my mother’s house and broke the kitchen door and took a knife and stabbed my sister, including abusing my other little sister.

“The guy faces attempted murder, housebreaking and kidnapping charges.

“We have a case number for that case RRB 5020580.”

After learning that the woman had filed charges against him, the abusive man went on the run.

Lovely Blessing Mangulenje is yet to be apprehended.

By- Zimbabweans came in their numbers to support the CCC deputy chairman’s Job Sikhala at his court appearance at Harare Magistrate’s court.

Sikhala was arrested Tuesday evening for representing the late Moreblessing Ali’s family.

CCC posted on Twitter thanking Zimbabweans:
1/2 Today, community leaders, grassroots mobilizers & citizens thronged Rotten Row to show solidarity to Hon Sikhala & Hon Sithole, who are facing trumped-up charges of inciting violence.

?1/2 Today, community leaders, grassroots mobilizers & citizens thronged Rotten Row to show solidarity to Hon Sikhala & Hon Sithole who are facing trumped up charges of inciting violence. pic.twitter.com/R4BENsbMiX

— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) June 16, 2022

By- The CCC has announced the dates for the memorial for Cllr Thembeni Khoza memorial.

On Twitter, CCC said the late former Cllr Khoza’s memorial will be held today.

CCC posted:
A memorial for former Councillor of ward 14 Bulawayo, Champion Thembeni Khoza will be held on Friday at Large City Hall. She’s likely to be buried on Saturday. Mourners are gathered at 56953/2 Old Lobengula.

?A memorial for former Councillor of ward 14 Bulawayo, Champion Thembeni Khoza will be held on Friday at Large City Hall. She’s likely to be buried on Saturday. Mourners are gathered at 56953/2 Old Lobengula. pic.twitter.com/SuuKdNr3Xi

— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) June 16, 2022

By- Former President Robert Mugabe sympathiser and University of Zimbabwe lecturer Claude Mararike has died.
He was 82.
His daughter, Ms Vivian Mararike, confirmed her father’s death.

“He passed on in the early hours of today,” she said.

Mararike was widely known for his regular appearances on ZBC talk show “Zvavanhu”, where he could blast the opposition MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai together with Vimbai Chivaura, Sheunesu Mupepereki and Tafataona Mahoso.

By- Three Zimbabweans have been burnt to death by a vigilante group in South Africa.

The three Zimbabweans and one South African were killed after being accused of murdering and robbing a tuckshop in Limpopo province.

The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the incident occurred at Majeje village under the Namakgale policing area outside Phalaborwa at around 8 am.
He identified the victims as Themba Makhubele (34) a South African and three Zimbabweans, Arthur Moyo (19), Sipho Sibanda (20), and Sadam Ncube (27).

The victims were accused by community members of having robbed a tuckshop and murdered the owner identified as Asanap Aneso aged 25.
The man was allegedly gunned down and robbed of an undisclosed amount of money.
Brig Mojapelo said four people had since been arrested in connection with the killing of the four men.
“The four were brutally murdered and their bodies set alight soon after a business robbery at the local tuckshop in which its owner was shot dead,” said Brig Mojapelo.

“Soon after the incident, the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe established a Team to track down the killers.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning, and we expect to apprehend more people in connection with this matter.”
He said the four suspects will appear before the Namakgale Magistrate Court facing four counts of murder.
Limpopo’s provincial police commander (Lt Gen Hadebe) commended the Police Task team comprising Crime Intelligence, Tracking Team, and Detectives for arresting four suspects aged between 18 and 38 years.
“We issue a stern warning that acts of vigilantism which is often characterised by brutal killings of people suspected of having committed crimes will be dealt with harshly and perpetrators will face the full might of the law,” said Lt Gen Hadebe.

By A Correspondent- Sungura music legend Alick Macheso on Wednesday set up a temporary classroom at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza and spent the day talking to primary school children.

Macheso, who is currently riding high on his new album “Tinosvitswa Nashe” released last week, spent the day interacting with learners from Nadia’s Primary School in Hatfield.

The tutorial saw pupils from ECD-A to Grade 7 discussing music with Macheso, in a session that also had a question-and-answer segment.

The session, called the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) tour, is part of Nadia’s Primary School’s fulfilment of the new curriculum requirements.

Speaking to H-Metro, on the sidelines of the session, Macheso said he appreciates the introduction of VPA in schools as it will help in the growth of the music industry. He said:

I didn’t think twice when I was told about this occasion. It’s good to realise that the Government has introduced this Visual and Performing Arts subject to our children.

It was good spending time with pupils, it was a session about music and we had a question-and-answer segment which was helpful.

I was impressed by the questions and that most were coming from even those in Grade 1.

They are appreciating music and this will help the industry grow.

VPA, which is now an examinable subject at Grade 7 level, was made mandatory in primary education when the new curriculum was introduced.

Nadia’s Primary School headmaster, Lawrence Matare, explained the purpose of Macheso’s visit. Said Matare:

There is a part of African music of which sungura is part. We saw it fit as a school to come and visit one of the sungura kings in Zimbabwe so that he can shed more light on the sungura genre.

And, also to help the pupils, especially Grade 7s, with their VPA, the subject was a challenge for them and we saw it fit that children can get more interest in the VPA subject.

-HMetro

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Thursday released details of how Pias Jamba killed CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Jamba murdered Ali on 24 May near Chibhanguza Shopping Centre and hid the body in a bush.
Police said that so far, they have not found any evidence suggesting that the murder was not politically motivated. Asst Comm Nyathi said:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that Pius Jamba was arrested in Chidamoyo area, Magunje on 16th June 2022 in connection with the callous murder of Moreblessing Ali in Nyatsime area, Chitungwiza on 24th May 2022.
Initial investigations have established that Pius Jamba killed Moreblessing Ali after dragging her from Chibhanguza Shopping Centre, hid the body in a bush and went to his parents’ homestead. He took a kitchen knife and a sack and went back to the bush.
The suspect then cut the body of Moreblessing Ali into pieces and made several trips to the well where he eventually dumped the body.
Investigations are underway to find out if Pius Jamba acted alone or in connivance with other suspects.
Police investigations have so far not found any political link to this sad and heinous crime.
Asst Comm Nyathi said Jamba will be appearing in court soon.

By- Police in Kwekwe have announced discovering a body found lying along the Kwekwe-Harare Highway.

The body was found on Wednesday at around 6 AM with multiple injuries.

The unidentified body has been taken to Kwekwe District Hospital mortuary, where it awaits postmortem.
Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said police received a phone call from an unknown person informing them of the body.
“On the day, Kwekwe Central Police received a call to the effect that there was a body of male adult lying on the road. The estimated age of the now deceased is between 20 to 25 years. The deceased was wearing a red and blue striped t-shirt, faded jean trousers, black socks and black shoes. His leather belt was cut with a suspected sharp object and his trousers had dry blood stains,” said Inspector Mahoko.
Police are now appealing for anyone with information regarding the deceased to approach the CID Kwekwe or any nearest police station.
Meanwhile, police in Kwekwe are investigating a robbery case where a man lost a Honda Fit vehicle to four unknown robbers who attacked him.
Although finer details of the robbery case are not yet clear, National Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“Police in Kwekwe are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a robbery case in which four suspects attacked the complainant and stole two cellphones, US$30, and a white Honda Fit, AFL 6605,” he said. Chronicle

By- There was a heavy police presence at today’s CCC deputy chairman’s court appearance at Harare Magistrate’s court.

Sikhala was arrested Tuesday evening for representing the late Moreblessing Ali’s family.

CCC posted Thursday:

The regime has deployed dozens of police officers at the Harare Magistrate Court to harass our members who wanted to attend a court session in solidarity with our arrested MPs 

@JobSikhala1

 & Sithole. The same resources were never allocated when Moreblessing Ali went missing.

?The regime has deployed dozens of police officers at the Harare Magistrate Court to harass our members who wanted to attend a court session in solidarity with our arrested MPs @JobSikhala1 & Sithole. The same resources were never allocated when Moreblessing Ali went missing. pic.twitter.com/ubmrFwOTqP

— Citizens' Coalition for Change (@CCCZimbabwe) June 16, 2022

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Thursday confirmed that Pias Jamba killed CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Jamba murdered Ali on 24 May near Chibhanguza Shopping Centre and hid the body in a bush.
Police said that so far, they have not found any evidence suggesting that the murder was not politically motivated. Asst Comm Nyathi said:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that Pius Jamba was arrested in Chidamoyo area, Magunje on 16th June 2022 in connection with the callous murder of Moreblessing Ali in Nyatsime area, Chitungwiza on 24th May 2022.
Initial investigations have established that Pius Jamba killed Moreblessing Ali after dragging her from Chibhanguza Shopping Centre, hid the body in a bush and went to his parents’ homestead. He took a kitchen knife and a sack and went back to the bush.
The suspect then cut the body of Moreblessing Ali into pieces and made several trips to the well where he eventually dumped the body.
Investigations are underway to find out if Pius Jamba acted alone or in connivance with other suspects.
Police investigations have so far not found any political link to this sad and heinous crime.
Asst Comm Nyathi said Jamba will be appearing in court soon.

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Thursday confirmed that Pias Jamba killed CCC activist Moreblessing Ali.

In a statement, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Jamba murdered Ali on 24 May near Chibhanguza Shopping Centre and hid the body in a bush.
Police said that so far, they have not found any evidence suggesting that the murder was not politically motivated. Asst Comm Nyathi said:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that Pius Jamba was arrested in Chidamoyo area, Magunje on 16th June 2022 in connection with the callous murder of Moreblessing Ali in Nyatsime area, Chitungwiza on 24th May 2022.
Initial investigations have established that Pius Jamba killed Moreblessing Ali after dragging her from Chibhanguza Shopping Centre, hid the body in a bush and went to his parents’ homestead. He took a kitchen knife and a sack and went back to the bush.
The suspect then cut the body of Moreblessing Ali into pieces and made several trips to the well where he eventually dumped the body.
Investigations are underway to find out if Pius Jamba acted alone or in connivance with other suspects.
Police investigations have so far not found any political link to this sad and heinous crime.
Asst Comm Nyathi said Jamba will be appearing in court soon.

By- Three Zimbabweans have been burnt to death by a vigilante group in South Africa.

The three Zimbabweans and one South African were killed after being accused of murdering and robbing a tuckshop in Limpopo province.

The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the incident occurred at Majeje village under the Namakgale policing area outside Phalaborwa at around 8 am.
He identified the victims as Themba Makhubele (34) a South African and three Zimbabweans, Arthur Moyo (19), Sipho Sibanda (20), and Sadam Ncube (27).

The victims were accused by community members of having robbed a tuckshop and murdered the owner identified as Asanap Aneso aged 25.
The man was allegedly gunned down and robbed of an undisclosed amount of money.
Brig Mojapelo said four people had since been arrested in connection with the killing of the four men.
“The four were brutally murdered and their bodies set alight soon after a business robbery at the local tuckshop in which its owner was shot dead,” said Brig Mojapelo.

“Soon after the incident, the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe established a Team to track down the killers.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning, and we expect to apprehend more people in connection with this matter.”
He said the four suspects will appear before the Namakgale Magistrate Court facing four counts of murder.
Limpopo’s provincial police commander (Lt Gen Hadebe) commended the Police Task team comprising Crime Intelligence, Tracking Team, and Detectives for arresting four suspects aged between 18 and 38 years.
“We issue a stern warning that acts of vigilantism which is often characterised by brutal killings of people suspected of having committed crimes will be dealt with harshly and perpetrators will face the full might of the law,” said Lt Gen Hadebe.

The duo's lawyer, Jeremiah Bamu aays over 100 police officers were sent to Sikhala's House. 30 of them forced their way into his premises, broke down the door and entered his house before he could even dress up."

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) June 16, 2022

The magistrate has ruled that they are proper before the court.

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) June 16, 2022

Charges against Job Sikhala.. pic.twitter.com/iFFCFv4YLe

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) June 16, 2022