Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa says Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa is responsible for the violent disruption of the opposition party’s rally in Kwekwe on Sunday.

One CCC member, Mboneni Ncube was murdered by Zanu PF activists at the rally.

23 CCC supporters were seriously injured after being attacked with machetes, petrol bombs and iron bars by known Zanu PF activists.

Addressing a media briefing in Harare on Monday, President Chamisa said:

“Mr Mnangagwa is unwilling to stop violence. Zimbabwe is now a gangster’s paradise. The country is in the hands of gangsters.

Yes, they threatened to attack us but our message is very clear.Young people need jobs, young people are hungry…

Violence will not bring food on the table.”

By- Zanu PF is using the former MDC senior member Blessing Chebudo to denounce the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).

Chebundo defected to Zanu PF last year, and Zanu PF has been parreding him on its rallies.

On Saturday, Chebundo was at a Zanu PF rally in Kwekwe where he was praised by the party’s vice President, Constantino Chiwenga while threatening violence on Chamisa.

Said Chiwenga:

I have heard others here saying down with triple C, let me assure you that there is nothing that it can achieve, you see how we crush lice with a stone.

You put it on a flat stone and then flatten it to the extent that even flies will not make a meal out of it.

You heard Blessing Chebundo speaking here, that people should not oppose for the sake of opposing.

You can’t oppose every time, even the best thing can’t be opposed, you opposing as who, we are as big as Goliath, we will see him when time is ripe.

By-Zanu PF National Secretary for Legal Affairs Paul Mangwana recently told village heads in Chingwizi to pledge the number of votes each will bring to Zanu PF on the March 26 by-election.

Mangwana was speaking at a rally organised by Zanu PF in the Chingwizi area. He called all village heads and cell chairpersons, telling them to pledge the number of votes each will bring to the ruling party in the upcoming by-election.

“I want all the cell chairpersons here and all village heads to come here. We are in a war and these are our field commanders so you have to listen to them. So I want them pledge to us how many votes each is going to produce for Zanu PF and (Master) Makope on 26 March.
“After this meeting, leadership, I want to you to sit down with these people and each one should tell us the votes he or she will give to Zanu PF and Cde Makope from his area in the upcoming election. After the election, we will have another rally here where we would want to see how each one of you has performed,” said Mangwana.
He went on to order the registry department operating in the area to be lenient with people so that they get access to identity cards and other important documents for them to register to vote.
“I also heard people complaining also against the registry department. We have brought their boss, the District Development Coordinator here. So DDC, please tell the registry department to be lenient with these people when they go to get IDs,” said Mangwana.
Speaking at the same event, Zanu PF chief whip and Gutu South MP Pupurai Togarepi labelled all the people in Chingwizi as belonging to Zanu PF saying victory was certain.
He went on to praise Zanu PF candidate for Mwenezi East Makope as the best saying he will soon have him in parliament.
“If you meet a woman or a youth in Chingwizi you have met Zanu PF. I want to thank you for that and I am happy because I heard Makope speaking and I knew as the chief whip in parliament that I have got another best MP,” said Togarepi.
Makope will battle it out with Free Zimbabwe Congress’ Turner Mhango and Tendekai Mandizvidza of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
Zanu PF has been known to use traditional leaders to intimidate their subjects into voting Zanu PF, a trick that has worked over the years and gave the party control over the rural electorate.
Last year Chiefs were taken for induction together with the District Development Committee members who had been elected where they were inducted by members from the Hebert Chitepo School of ideology.
Mwenezi, Zaka and Bikita traditional leaders are known to be Zanu PF supporters and would force their people to vote for Zanu PF, threatening all those who vote for the opposition with unknown consequences.
Chief Nyakunhuwa of Zaka once bragged publicly that all headmen should join Zanu PF. TellZimNews

By A Correspondent- A leaked Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) memo has revealed that several ZANU PF card-carrying members were among 16 people arrested on Sunday in connection with a violent incident at a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally in Kwekwe that left one person dead.

According to the memo, suspected ZANU PF youths who were involved in the murder of Mboneni Ncube were arrested while hiding at Jessie Gardens, Mbizo 11 Kwekwe.

However, Kennedy Simbi, who is believed to be the main culprit who inflicted the fatal blow on the deceased, was yet to be arrested by Sunday.

The arrested are Takunda Chivenyengwa (21), Isaac Tapfumaneyi (37), James Jere (28), Musa Matingwende (32), Shepard Mbewu (44), Progress Munyuki (30, Amon Kwachata (50), Edmore Shoshera Alias Masparrow, Edmore Shoshera Alias Masparrow, Albert Maketo Tembo (29), Fraud Munyuki (29), Blessing Tomu (18), Perscy Mukwaturi (38), Sydney Samanyayi (29), Valentine Mandizvidza (21), Mischeck Mutetwa (32) and Talent Imbayago (28). Part of the memo reads:

On the 27TH day of February 2022 and at Mbizo 4 shopping centre open space Kwekwe, CCC held a campaign rally commencing at around 1000 hours and was scheduled to end at 1600 hours.

At around 1400 hours, whilst Nelson Chamisa was addressing the gathering, suspected ZANU PF youths wearing yellow T-shirts infiltrated the meeting which was held in an open space and one of them threw a stone into the gathering and ran away.

Towards the end of Nelson Chamisa‘s address suspected ZANU PF youths intercepted people in CCC T-shirts who were walking to the rally and threw stones on them.

The skirmishes, about 400 metres from the venue, resulted in the deceased being stabbed thrice with a sharp object on the back and died whilst admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital.

The injured are admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital and Topomasi Hospital in a serious condition namely Wilson Maseko (28) NR: Unknown of 13611/1 Extension, Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained cuts on the head, Isaac Chagonda (50) NR 63-783150K 27 of 11511/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained a deep cut on the back, Vincent Sithole (28) NR: 53-2880964Q13 of 679/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained cut on the back, Onias Mavhaya (37) NR unknown of 13366/1 Extension Mbizo, Kwekwe- he suffered two broken ribs, Mutwetwa Mudzengi (73) NR unknown of 1205/16 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained dislocated hip and Langton Dube (60) NR unknown of 2644/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe who sustained head injuries. Also injured was Justice Chakanetsa (36) NR 47-179313L37 of ZRP Main Camp, Kwekwe- he sustains swollen hands.

During the clashes, three motor vehicles were damaged, a blue Honda Fit registration number AEQ6375, owned by Tinevimbo Zhou NR 26-128168D26 of 25553/12 Mbizo Kwekwe (damaged rear screen), a white Mitsubishi Canter truck with no registration plates and owner not yet known (had all 6 tyres deflated), and a Toyota Vios registration number AET 0792 owned by Emma Nyika NR 63-112466R32 aged 42 of 7845/1 Mbizo, Kwekwe (rear left window damaged). The vehicles were parked at the shopping centre some 200 metres from the venue.

INVESTIGATIONS CARRIED OUT:
Police reacted to the scene and got information that the accused persons were hiding at Jessie Gardens, Mbizo 11 Kwekwe, which is about 1km from the venue where they raided and arrested the accused persons mentioned above.

Three motor vehicles were recovered at Jessie Gardens where the accused were hiding. Searches were made in a silver Mercedes Benz AFK 6958 owned by accused 12. Inside the vehicle were three unbranded yellow T” shirts, one yellow bottom, one black trousers and one sjambok.

Recovered inside a black Honda Fit AFC 3464 owned by accused number 16, was one machete, and inside a white Toyota Chaser registration number ACK 0756 (owner not established) were one machete wrapped with red cloth on the handle, one homemade knife with a green handle, two catapults, two small catapult stones, one Tecno cell phone, one Nokia cell phone, one gold scale and two black and green caps inscribed ED.

The above motor vehicles have since been impounded and are parked at ZRP Mbizo.
Five of the accused persons are detained at ZRP Kwekwe Central DB 351-355/22.
The other eleven accused persons are detained at ZRP Mbizo under DB 344-354/22.

OUTSTANDING
 To arrest Kennedy Simbi who is believed to be the main culprit who inflicted the fatal blow on the deceased.
 To refer the deceased for postmortem.
 To verify the registered owners of the recovered motor vehicles.
Investigations are in progress under ZRP Mbizo RRB Numbers 4878031-4878038.

By- The police have launched a manhunt for suspects who broke into a shop in Bulawayo CBD and fled with 21 laptops valued at US$28 000.

Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred on February 23.
“The ZRP is investigating cases of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred on 23 February where an unknown suspect broke into a shop along Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo CBD and stole 21 laptops valued at US$28 000. Anyone with information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen property to contact any nearest police,” said the police.

Meanwhile police have arrested three suspects in connection with an attempted murder case which occurred in Beitbridge.
The suspects who were armed with knobkerries and a pistol allegedly attacked a family in a robbery attempt and shot two complainants before fleeing the scene after one of the victims charged towards them.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Brighton Marange (30), Devine Mulaudzi (20) and Ronald Madovoyo (19) in connection with a case of attempted murder which occurred on 23 February in Zezani, Beitbridge. A pistol and a black hunter’s torch were recovered from the suspects’ Honda Fit vehicle. One of the suspects is being linked to a robbery case in which a South African bound MBT bus was robbed at the 60km peg along Masvingo- Beitbridge Road recently,” said the police.

-State media

By- The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has noted with grave concern gross incidents of political violence and the use of state security agents to suppress and violently disrupt opposition political campaigns.

ZPP is disturbed by the growing incidents and notes with regret the loss of life and about seven citizens who have been seriously injured.
These incidents have a serious bearing on the credibility of not just this year’s by-elections, but on the entire electoral environment.
During the weekend there were various bloody attacks against Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters in the Midlands province.
Citizens Coalition for Change supporters attending their rally in Kwekwe were attacked by ZANU PF activists on Sunday.
The incidents were reported to the police and they are listed under RRB 4878031-4878038. The police report they have arrested 16 suspects and they believe one is still at large.
Machete gangs suspected to be aligned to ZANU PF attacked a rally that was being addressed by Nelson Chamisa, killing two and seriously injuring others who are admitted to hospitals around Kwekwe. Several machetes were recovered in the cars the suspects were using.
The incident, which happened in what is believed to be the home ground of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a day after he addressed a rally that had police protection, paints a dark picture of Zimbabwe’s politics and should be condemned. ZRP should investigate and ensure the law takes its full course.
ZPP notes that it is an irony that police managed to send a considerable amount of equipment and human resources to stop a CCC rally in Gokwe, but failed to send enough manpower to protect the another legally sanctioned CCC event in Kwekwe, which was invaded by the machete gangs.
The Kwekwe incident happened as other CCC activists had to fend off alleged ZANU PF supporters, who petrol bombed a tent set up for a rally in Chitungwiza.
On Saturday, CCC supporters had to run battles with police who wanted to disrupt a legally permitted rally in Gokwe.
On the same day in Epworth, Harare, a meeting organised by Linda Masarira was reportedly disrupted by ZANU PF activists.
It is unfortunate that the environment is not favourable for all other political actors except ZANU PF.
Since the formation of the CCC, ZPP recorded over 30 incidents of political violence with the ruling ZANU PF being the main perpetrator.
Police have also contributed to human rights violations and currently, dozens of CCC supporters are detained for holding a car rally.
Police have also deployed roadblocks, especially in Chitungwiza in a bid to disrupt opposition political activists wishing to attend rallies of their parties.
These incidents have happened just as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has activated the Multiparty Liaison Committee, whose mandate is to ensure political parties adhere to peaceful and lawful campaign methods by their members.
ZPP appeals to ZEC to introduce post multiparty liaison committee briefings as citizens are concerned about their safety during this and subsequent elections.
Section 216 of the Constitution, gives the police the mandate to protect and secure the lives of the people and uphold the Constitution and enforce the law without fear, favour, or prejudice.
We expect the police to fully investigate these incidents from the weekend and any other incidents in the future and bring the perpetrators to book in accordance with the law.
It must be noted that civil and political rights are guaranteed under Section 67 of the Constitution.
In light of that, ZPP makes a strong call for peace and tolerance in the run-up to the by-elections, as this has a bearing on the credibility of the entire election process.
Political leaders have a responsibility to ensure elections become peaceful contestations.
It is up to the leaders of political parties to desist from hate language that fuels violence by their supporters.
Section 133G of the Electoral Act gives political parties and candidates the responsibility to discipline party members.
ZPP is alarmed by the remarks made by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga where he referred to an opposition leader as a ‘little Goliath’ who should be crushed with stone-like lice where even flies will not find anything to eat.
Besides Chiwenga’s language being unacceptable, knowing how such language where people are likened to animals and creatures has led to the outbreak of more violence, we believe this is meant to incite ZANU PF supporters to be violent towards opposition supporters.
We, therefore, call on Vice President Chiwenga on the basis of his position in ZANU PF and the government to do the right thing and retract his statement.
In conclusion, we strongly urge all stakeholders, including political leaders, parties, state security agents, other government departments and the generality of Zimbabweans to ensure the run-up to the March 26 by-elections is peaceful and that alternative views are tolerated

By- Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that police officers were aware of plans by ZANU PF to cause violence at the opposition party’s rally in Mbizo, Kwekwe, on Sunday.

Addressing journalists in Harare on Monday on the Sunday incident, Chamisa said ZRP officers reached out to him on Saturday night to inform him about alleged plans by unnamed senior ZANU PF officials to cause violence at the rally.

Chamisa added that the assailants also attempted to petro-bomb his convoy on his way to Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre where he was scheduled to address thousands of party supporters.
He said:
We appreciate the police for their professionalism. We understand how politics is poisoning policing.
The institution of the police is interfered with and tarnished by ZANU PF and works against the integrity of its members.
l have it in good authority that members of ZRP knew of the planned murders as early as the night before because they reached out to me but since the number was unknown I did not attend to the many calls until just before the event happened.
They were unable to take action to prevent the murders because of the institution.
The best these members could do is try to warn us, yet they should have arrested the people beforehand.
In order to emphasise without putting officers in trouble, we need not mention their names.
The police knew of the attack before it happened but because it was ordered by high-level ZANU PF, they were unable to act to prevent the violence.
Twenty-three (23) CCC members suffered injuries and were admitted to different hospitals in Kwekwe.

Mboneni Ncube (35), a small scale miner, lost his life after he was stabbed three times with a sharp object by suspected ZANU PF supporters. He leaves behind a wife and his 8-year-old daughter.

By-Zanu PF members are reported to be forcing teachers across the country to return to work by threatening to evict them from school accommodation if they fail to comply.

Suspected Zanu PF activists are allegedly moving around in schools and carrying out a headcount of the number of teachers in attendance and demanding an explanation from headmasters over absenteeism.

A school head who spoke to NewsDay on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation claimed that Zanu PF activists were working in cahoots with elected individuals to intimidate teachers.

Zimbabwe National Teachers Union (ZINATU) chief executive Manuel Nyawo demanded that the security of teachers be guaranteed. Said Nyawo:

We are disturbed and angered as (ZINATU) that our members, who are citing incapacitation as they lodge their legitimate grievances to their employer, are being threatened by people who are masquerading as ZANU PF officials and activists.

We appeal to the employer to depoliticise all educational institutions countrywide, making them no go areas for any politician, whether from Zanu PF or the opposition.

We want the safety of our members and students guaranteed.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure claimed teachers are not only receiving threats from Zanu PF activists but from State agents as well. He said:

Zanu PF is terrorising our members as has become their culture. In Chimanimani, teachers were displaced by threats of violence.

A total of 1 340 individuals have reported threats from both the State and Zanu PF functionaries.

Members remain steadfast demanding the restoration of pre-October 2018 salaries.

Teachers boycotted classes when schools opened for the 2022 first term on 7 February citing incapacitation.

The Government offered civil servants, including teachers, a 20% salary hike, US$100 cash and other incentives which they rejected as inadequate.

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By A Correspondent- High Court judge, Justice Rogers Manyangadze,   has reserved judgement in a case in which a Harare businessman is seeking an order to interdict Mines and Mining minister, Winston Chitando, from grabbing his gold mining claims in Mberengwa and awarding them to his company. allegations were brought to light on Thursday when Anesu Gold Mining and its director Yakub Ibrahim Mohamed dragged Chitando and his company,  Gold Reef Mining  before High Court judge, Justice Rogers Manyangadze  seeking to interdict them from mining in the disputed area.
Prominent Harare lawyer, Advocate Tawanda Zhuwarara who is representing Mohamed  told the court that for reasons known to himself, Chitando failed to defend the corruption allegations by either deposing an opposing affidavit or filing heads of argument since November last year when Anesu Gold applied for the interdict.
Professor Lovemore Madhuku who was representing Chitando made a last minute attempt to argue on behalf of Chitando. He said the allegations raised against the Mines Minister were serious and there was need for him to defend himself.
However, Zhuwarara argued that the time Chitando should have responded had lapsed and his lawyers never applied for an extension if they wanted him to respond to the allegations.

The mining claims, known as Mangoro were previously owned by, and registered in the name of, Start Mining Services (Private) Limited which has since changed its name to Anesu Gold.
Zhuwarara argued in court that Chitando abused his ministerial powers to forfeit  the eight mining claims in Mberengwa and corruptly re-issued them in a Special Grant to Golden Reef Mining  where he is a director and shareholder.
He said Anesu Gold was never given prior notice before its claims were confiscated.
“Thus despite the applicant having rights to the claims in issue, it was not afforded the opportunity to make representations before the forfeiture of its mining claims by the second, third, fourth respondents (who all qualify to be administrative authorities in terms of the Administrative Justice Act),”  Zhuwarara submitted.
“The fourth respondent (Chitando) breached the provisions of the Administrative Justice Act for him to award the claims to his company and he chose the richest claims. The Applicant’s Founding Affidavit shows that there was corruption. The second fourth respondents clearly abused their power.
“It is not in dispute that the first respondent is on the mines in question, extracting minerals such that by the time the main case is finalized all minerals would have been extracted, and the resultant judgment will be a brutum fulmen. So this interdict is necessary to preserve the subject matter of HC5161/21, otherwise the applicant will suffer irreparable harm.”
Mohamed said Chitando was a director of Gold Reef  Mining and shareholder through his company Windev Investments (Private) Limited.
He said   in 2018, he secured a US$6,4 million Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and Fidelity Printers and Refiners (Private)  facility to finance  the mining claims and operations, including  the payment of the inspection fees for the mining claims but was shocked to learn later that they had been forfeited by Chitando.
Mohamed also said, he had secured an Australian investor to provide additional funding for the project.
Professor Welshman Ncube who is representing Gold Reef mining said several jobs will be lost if the interdict is granted. He said Anesu Gold lost the mining claims because it was holding them for speculative purposes.
According to the court papers,  Anesu Gold initially owned a 70 % stake in Start Mining Services, while 30 % was held by Mberengwa Enterprises (Private) Limited owned by Rugare Gumbo.
Mohamed in his founding affidavit said he was now holding a 100% stake in the company after buying Gumbo’s 30 % shareholding.
He said in 2012,  Gumbo  approached Chitando before he became minister in an attempt to interest him to invest in the mining claims, but was turned down but in 2014 businessman Shingi Mutasa expressed an interest in the claims and invited the former Mimosa Mining boss to do a due diligence.
“I gave him all the write ups and information of the mining claims. Mutasa engaged Chitando’s team to carryout due diligence. Mutasa and Chitando chartered a small plane and flew to the mining claims for an inspection in loco. Mutasa did not come on board following due diligence for reasons best know to himself,” he said.
“It is necessary to note that although Mutasa did not come on board, Chitando’s team and himself, had all the data and information of the of the juicy areas of the mining claims  and  watch what followed later.”

By A Correspondent- MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced that it will close its Harare city centre office located at Joina City Centre on 21 March.

In a notice to its customers, MultiChoice said the customer care centre in Avondale will continue to provide a full range of services. Read the notice:

MultiChoice Zimbabwe will be closing its Harare city centre office in Joina City on the 21st of March 2022.

The customer care centre in Avondale will continue to provide a full range of services.

In addition, there are a number of accredited DStv agents in the Harare central business district and these provide the services that until now have been offered at the MultiChoice office.

By A Correspondent- A Glen Norah 1 High School science teacher has quit his job after his alleged love affair with a Form 4 pupil was exposed.

The Form 4 girl was caught texting the teacher, Gladwin Parawira, but he denied the two were dating. Said Parawira:

I never had an affair with that girl. I admit that we used to flirt and it is very unfortunate that the messages were caught after I stopped flirting with her.

I immediately stopped talking to this girl when I heard that she was telling some of the students that we were dating.

She began stalking me on Facebook, asking me who is who on my posts, but I ignored her since I knew she was troubled.

Parawira told H-Metro that he had decided to resign because the messages he used to send to the pupil were too explicit. He said:

I decided to resign from my job because the messages were nasty, and according to the law, I must not even say goodnight to a student, what more of the messages I sent her?

-hmetro

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa says Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa is responsible for the violent disruption of the opposition party’s rally in Kwekwe on Sunday.

One CCC member, Mboneni Ncube was murdered by Zanu PF activists at the rally.

23 CCC supporters were seriously injured after being attacked with machetes, petrol bombs and iron bars by known Zanu PF activists.

Addressing a media briefing in Harare on Monday, President Chamisa said:

“Mr Mnangagwa is unwilling to stop violence. Zimbabwe is now a gangster’s paradise. The country is in the hands of gangsters.

Yes, they threatened to attack us but our message is very clear.Young people need jobs, young people are hungry…

Violence will not bring food on the table.”

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The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has noted with grave concern, gross incidents of political violence and the use of state security agents to suppress and violently disrupt opposition political campaigns.

ZPP is disturbed by the growing incidents and notes with regret the loss of life and about seven citizens who have been seriously injured.

These incidents have a serious bearing on the credibility of not just this year’s by-elections, but on the entire electoral environment.

During the weekend there were various bloody attacks against Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters in the Midlands province.

Citizens Coalition for Change supporters attending their rally in Kwekwe were attacked by ZANU PF activists on Sunday.

The incidents were reported to the police and they are listed under RRB 4878031-4878038. The police report they have arrested 16 suspects and they believe one is still at large.

Machete gangs suspected to be aligned to ZANU PF attacked a rally that was being addressed by Nelson Chamisa, killing two and seriously injuring others who are admitted to hospitals around Kwekwe. Several machetes were recovered in the cars the suspects were using.

The incident, which happened in what is believed to be the home ground of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a day after he addressed a rally that had police protection, paints a dark picture of Zimbabwe’s politics and should be condemned. ZRP should investigate and ensure the law takes its full course.

ZPP notes that it is an irony that police managed to send a considerable amount of equipment and human resources to stop a CCC rally in Gokwe, but failed to send enough manpower to protect the another legally sanctioned CCC event in Kwekwe, which was invaded by the machete gangs.

The Kwekwe incident happened as other CCC activists had to fend off alleged ZANU PF supporters, who petrol bombed a tent set up for a rally in Chitungwiza.

On Saturday, CCC supporters had to run battles with police who wanted to disrupt a legally permitted rally in Gokwe.

On the same day in Epworth, Harare, a meeting organised by Linda Masarira was reportedly disrupted by ZANU PF activists.

It is unfortunate that the environment is not favourable for all other political actors except ZANU PF.

Since the formation of the CCC, ZPP recorded over 30 incidents of political violence with the ruling ZANU PF being the main perpetrator.

Police have also contributed to human rights violations and currently, dozens of CCC supporters are detained for holding a car rally.

Police have also deployed roadblocks, especially in Chitungwiza in a bid to disrupt opposition political activists wishing to attend rallies of their parties.

These incidents have happened just as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has activated the Multiparty Liaison Committee, whose mandate is to ensure political parties adhere to peaceful and lawful campaign methods by their members.

ZPP appeals to ZEC to introduce post multiparty liaison committee briefings as citizens are concerned about their safety during this and subsequent elections.

Section 216 of the Constitution, gives the police the mandate to protect and secure the lives of the people and uphold the Constitution and enforce the law without fear, favour, or prejudice.

We expect the police to fully investigate these incidents from the weekend and any other incidents in the future and bring the perpetrators to book in accordance with the law.

It must be noted that civil and political rights are guaranteed under Section 67 of the Constitution.

In light of that, ZPP makes a strong call for peace and tolerance in the run-up to the by-elections, as this has a bearing on the credibility of the entire election process.

Political leaders have a responsibility to ensure elections become peaceful contestations.

It is up to the leaders of political parties to desist from hate language that fuels violence by their supporters.

Section 133G of the Electoral Act gives political parties and candidates the responsibility to discipline party members.

ZPP is alarmed by the remarks made by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga where he referred to an opposition leader as a ‘little Goliath’ who should be crushed with stone-like lice where even flies will not find anything to eat.

Besides Chiwenga’s language being unacceptable, knowing how such language where people are likened to animals and creatures has led to the outbreak of more violence, we believe this is meant to incite ZANU PF supporters to be violent towards opposition supporters.

We, therefore, call on Vice President Chiwenga on the basis of his position in ZANU PF and the government to do the right thing and retract his statement.

In conclusion, we strongly urge all stakeholders, including political leaders, parties, state security agents, other government departments and the generality of Zimbabweans to ensure the run-up to the March 26 by-elections is peaceful and that alternative views are tolerated.

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By A Correspondent- Police in Midlands Province have implored members of the public to desist from boarding pirate taxis (mushikashika) after a Redcliff man was robbed around midnight on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed that a 32-year-old man was robbed after he had boarded a pirate taxi without number plates. He said:

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a robbery case whereby one, Tatenda Ranganai, a man aged 32 years of Mbizo, Kwekwe, boarded an unregistered silver Toyota Vitz at FBC Bank, Kwekwe, at about 2230

(He was in the company of) John Chandiwana, a male aged 39 years, and Nkosinathi Khumalo a male aged 41 years, both of Redcliff, Kwekwe.

The vehicle had two occupants, including the driver.

Along the way, the driver diverted the route and stopped at a secluded place.

The suspects produced knives and threatened to stab the three while demanding cash and valuables.

Cash, cellphones and various groceries were taken from the three before they were dumped by the suspects, who drove back towards Kwekwe Central Business District.

We are appealing to members of the public, with information about the suspects in these cases, to approach the nearest Police.

Once again, we urge members of the public to desist from using Mushikashikas for transport, people should always use public transport.-Hmetro

Concerned by reports of violent attacks on opposition supporters at a rally in Kwekwe this weekend. Vital that perpetrators are brought to justice and that all parties can campaign freely without fear of violence.

— Melanie Robinson (@HMAMelanieR) February 28, 2022

All these political shenanigans&acts of violence happening the world is watching. We are undermining ourselves& then try to point at sanctions every other time. Didn't we fight for political freedom? We should be politically mature& allow people to choose their parties. pic.twitter.com/NmfHP3dKW7

— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) February 28, 2022

Violence should be strongly condemned. The loss of human life in Kwekwe yesterday is unacceptable. Let ideas be the basis for winning the hearts and minds of the people and not violence.

— Saviour Kasukuwere (@Hon_Kasukuwere) February 28, 2022

By A Correspondent- ZANU PF members are reported to be forcing teachers across the country to return to work by threatening to evict them from school accommodation if they fail to comply.

Suspected ZANU PF activists are allegedly moving around in schools and carrying out a headcount of the number of teachers in attendance and demanding an explanation from headmasters over absenteeism.

A school head who spoke to NewsDay on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation claimed that ZANU PF activists were working in cahoots with elected individuals to intimidate teachers.https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/featured/?limit=4

Zimbabwe National Teachers Union (ZINATU) chief executive Manuel Nyawo demanded that the security of teachers be guaranteed.

Said Nyawo:

We are disturbed and angered as (ZINATU) that our members, who are citing incapacitation as they lodge their legitimate grievances to their employer, are being threatened by people who are masquerading as ZANU PF officials and activists.

We appeal to the employer to depoliticise all educational institutions countrywide, making them no go areas for any politician, whether from ZANU PF or the opposition.

We want the safety of our members and students guaranteed.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure claimed teachers are not only receiving threats from ZANU PF activists but from State agents as well.

He said:

ZANU PF is terrorising our members as has become their culture. In Chimanimani, teachers were displaced by threats of violence.

A total of 1 340 individuals have reported threats from both the State and ZANU PF functionaries.

Members remain steadfast demanding the restoration of pre-October 2018 salaries.

Teachers boycotted classes when schools opened for the 2022 first term on 7 February citing incapacitation.

The Government offered civil servants, including teachers, a 20% salary hike, US$100 cash and other incentives which they rejected as inadequate.-newsday

Our CCC Champion in Zengeza West Agatha Mujati has just been knifed on her head by ZANU PF thugs in Zengeza 5 few minutes ago who were being led by one Lloyd Mukahanana.@edmnangagwa must stop this nonsense of taking our nation thru the garden path of war

Stop the violence !! pic.twitter.com/bt1IbwcqTn

— HON Job Wiwa Sikhala (@JobSikhala1) February 28, 2022

Our CCC Champion in Zengeza West Agatha Mujati has just been knifed on her head by ZANU PF thugs in Zengeza 5 few minutes ago who were being led by one Lloyd Mukahanana.@edmnangagwa must stop this nonsense of taking our nation thru the garden path of war

Stop the violence !! pic.twitter.com/bt1IbwcqTn

— HON Job Wiwa Sikhala (@JobSikhala1) February 28, 2022

We condemn all form of violence & all those responsible must face the full wrath of the law.

Opposition groups & their leaders must stop inciting violence at their gatherings. Our President has always preached peace & tolerance.
Peace begins with me, with you & with all of us! pic.twitter.com/IPAXuKlFIy

— ZANU PF (@ZANUPF_Official) February 28, 2022

The spectre of public violence has once again reared its ugly head. We say a big NO to political violence and senseless blood letting in our country. It is and it shall and will always be about the people. Rational disputation is the answer.

— Sen Douglas Mwonzora (@DMwonzora) February 28, 2022

By A Correspondent- Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has strongly condemned Zanu-PF for instigating the violence which rocked his rally in Kwekwe Sunday.

Two CCC supporter died while an estimated 17 others were seriously injured.

The violence was allegedly instigated by a Zanu-PF gang wielding machetes. This behaviour is synonymous with a local Zanu-PF aligned terror gang monikered Al-Shabab, after the Somali-based terrorist group.

Chamisa took micro-blogging site Twitter to express his disappointment.

“And this is what Zanu-PF intruders did to us. They were so angry because of the huge turnout at our rally. They unleashed violence using stones machetes and iron bars,” he tweeted.

Party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere blamed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for the violence that erupted moments after CCC president Nelson Chamisa’s arrival.

She quoted Chiwenga’s statement that Zanu-PF will “crush the CCC like lice” as having been inflammatory.

“At least 17 have been hospitalized while one person sadly lost his life following an orgy of violence by Zanu-PF thugs during President Chamisa’s address. They used spears, machetes and iron bars. We condemn the regime’s use of violence against our members,” said Mahere.

“This incitement to violence ought to have no place in a constitutional democracy. Violence against the citizens is not acceptable. We need new leaders.”

Some of the injured were treated by CCC medical assistants following a wave of attacks in the crowd and at the VIP tent occupied by the party’s top brass.

Another Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter has passed on following violence which broke out at the party’s Kwekwe rally.

This the total number of causalities from the Kwekwe violence to two.

Yesterday, one CCC supporter Mboneni Ncube died after being attacked by suspected Zanu PF thugs who started throwing stones into the crowd following Nelson Chamisa’s address in Mbizo yesterday.

The suspected Zanu PF thugs used machetes, iron bars and spears to attack CCC supporters.

Meanwhile, police have announced that they have arrested 16 people in connection with the Kwekwe violence.

According to the police, the arrested people were found in possession of yellow t-shirts, machetes and other weapons.

SAD NEWS: Another CCC supporter has passed on in Kwekwe bringing the total to 2. They were attacked by Zanu thugs for attending their party’s rally. Machetes , iron bars and spears were used to attack them.
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By A Correspondent- Mines and Mining Development minister has been caught up in a corruption storm after a Harare businessman accused him of using ministerial powers to grab his gold mining claims in Mberengwa and awarding them to his company.

The allegations were brought to light on Thursday when Anesu Gold Mining and its director Yakub Ibrahim Mohamed dragged Chitando and his company,  Gold Reef Mining  before High Court judge, Justice Rogers Manyangadze  seeking to interdict them from mining in the disputed area.

Prominent Harare lawyer, Advocate Tawanda Zhuwarara who is representing Mohamed  told the court that for reasons known to himself, Chitando failed to defend the corruption allegations by either deposing an opposing affidavit or filing heads of argument since November last year when Anesu Gold applied for the interdict.
Professor Lovemore Madhuku who was representing Chitando made a last minute attempt to argue on behalf of Chitando. He said the allegations raised against the Mines Minister were serious and there was need for him to defend himself.
However, Zhuwarara argued that the time Chitando should have responded had lapsed and his lawyers never applied for an extension if they wanted him to respond to the allegations.
Justice Manyangadze reserved judgement.
The mining claims, known as Mangoro were previously owned by, and registered in the name of, Start Mining Services (Private) Limited which has since changed its name to Anesu Gold.
Zhuwarara argued in court that Chitando abused his ministerial powers to forfeit  the eight mining claims in Mberengwa and corruptly re-issued them in a Special Grant to Golden Reef Mining  where he is a director and shareholder.
He said Anesu Gold was never given prior notice before its claims were confiscated.
“Thus despite the applicant having rights to the claims in issue, it was not afforded the opportunity to make representations before the forfeiture of its mining claims by the second, third, fourth respondents (who all qualify to be administrative authorities in terms of the Administrative Justice Act),”  Zhuwarara submitted.
“The fourth respondent (Chitando) breached the provisions of the Administrative Justice Act for him to award the claims to his company and he chose the richest claims. The Applicant’s Founding Affidavit shows that there was corruption. The second fourth respondents clearly abused their power.
“It is not in dispute that the first respondent is on the mines in question, extracting minerals such that by the time the main case is finalized all minerals would have been extracted, and the resultant judgment will be a brutum fulmen. So this interdict is necessary to preserve the subject matter of HC5161/21, otherwise the applicant will suffer irreparable harm.”
Mohamed said Chitando was a director of Gold Reef  Mining and shareholder through his company Windev Investments (Private) Limited.
He said   in 2018, he secured a US$6,4 million Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and Fidelity Printers and Refiners (Private)  facility to finance  the mining claims and operations, including  the payment of the inspection fees for the mining claims but was shocked to learn later that they had been forfeited by Chitando.
Mohamed also said, he had secured an Australian investor to provide additional funding for the project.
Professor Welshman Ncube who is representing Gold Reef mining said several jobs will be lost if the interdict is granted. He said Anesu Gold lost the mining claims because it was holding them for speculative purposes.
According to the court papers,  Anesu Gold initially owned a 70 % stake in Start Mining Services, while 30 % was held by Mberengwa Enterprises (Private) Limited owned by Rugare Gumbo.
Mohamed in his founding affidavit said he was now holding a 100% stake in the company after buying Gumbo’s 30 % shareholding.
He said in 2012,  Gumbo  approached Chitando before he became minister in an attempt to interest him to invest in the mining claims, but was turned down but in 2014 businessman Shingi Mutasa expressed an interest in the claims and invited the former Mimosa Mining boss to do a due diligence.
“I gave him all the write ups and information of the mining claims. Mutasa engaged Chitando’s team to carryout due diligence. Mutasa and Chitando chartered a small plane and flew to the mining claims for an inspection in loco. Mutasa did not come on board following due diligence for reasons best know to himself,” he said.
“It is necessary to note that although Mutasa did not come on board, Chitando’s team and himself, had all the data and information of the of the juicy areas of the mining claims  and  watch what followed later.”

By- Zanu PF thugs on Sunday killed a Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter.

The killed supporter who was killed during a CCC rally in Kwekwe has been identified as Mboneni Ncube, a male aged 35.

According to CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, Ncube was attacked with a spear and murdered by Zanu PF activists during a campaign rally at Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre in the Midlands town. Said Mahere:
A dark cloud hangs over us as we mount the sad loss of Mboneni Ncube (35, male) who was attacked with a spear and murdered in broad daylight in Kwekwe yesterday by Zanu PF thugs.
His only crime was to believe in a brighter Zimbabwe where all are free.
Reports indicate that stone-throwing thugs armed with machetes stormed the rally while CCC leader Nelson Chamisa was addressing his supporters.

Chamisa calmly told party supporters not to run away. The CCC youths swiftly fought back and subdued the attackers.

By- Three blood-thirsty thieves went on a rampage in Bulawayo, axing two people in the space of two days while also attacking anyone they met with a knobkerrie and knives, among other dangerous weapons.

This emerged when the trio, Kholisani Nyathi of Mabutweni, Nkosikhona Sibanda (25) of 71868 Lobengula West and Walter Mpunzi also of 71868 Lobengula West last week appeared before Western Commonage regional magistrate, Shepard Mjanja on charges of murder as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23 and were remanded in custody to 10 March.
The trio’s rampage began on 12 May last year at around 6pm when they struck the now deceased Misheck Rindai Mapeta with an axe and knobkerrie on the head.

The trio met Mapeta along a footpath in Pelandaba West, attacked him with an axe, knobkerrie and knife which they used to stab him in the eye.
The trio stole a cellphone and a forge torch before fleeing. Mapeta succumbed to his injuries.
A day later, on 13 May, two of the gang members — Nyathi and Sibanda went to Mabutweni Shopping Centre to collect money from one Frank Sibanda of C21 Njube, a firewood vendor.
The duo reportedly found Sibanda holding an axe and one of them forcibly took it from him and threatened to kill him with it resulting in their victim running away.

The two members of the murderous gang then reportedly ran amok and began assaulting everyone they met along the road with axes they had in their possession.
The duo then met the now deceased Joseph Mawa Moyo along a footpath near a stream that separates the suburbs of Mabutweni and Njube.
Nyathi struck Moyo on the head twice with an axe and the deceased sustained two deep cuts after which Sibanda robbed him of his cellphone and they made good their escape.
Moyo was ferried to Mpilo Hospital where he received treatment, but unfortunately died the following day.
Witnesses who saw the trio’s rampage provided information which led to their arrest and they confessed to the crime.
The murder weapons used in the commission of the crime were recovered from Nkosikhona Sibanda and following indications, two stolen cellphones were also recovered.

After confessing to their crime, the accused persons assisted the investigating officers with indications at the crime scene.
According to court documents, the accused persons have a litany of other charges that are in the courts including attempted murder and armed robberies.
They are facing one attempted murder charge and six charges of armed robbery.
After their arrest, the two confessed to murdering Mapeta and the knobkerrie used was recovered.
They also gave indications of their actions at the crime scene.
Meanwhile, a 24-yeard old man from Cowdray Park appeared before the same magistrate facing charges of attempted murder.
In the State’s case outline, on 24 December last year, Onesimos Sibanda and his accomplices named as Marvelous Siwela, Knowledge Siwela, Walter Siwela and Nqobile Ndlovu approached the complainant, Francis Dube and asked him to buy beer for them.
Dube reportedly told the gang that he had no money, but was searched and robbed of US$70 by Marvelous Siwela.

When Dube asked for his money back, the six men became violent and assaulted him with bricks.
Onesimos Sibanda who is reportedly known as “Bhuru” then stabbed Dube on the neck near the collar bone and again on the right side of his waist.
Dube died days after he was admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital.
Of the six members of his gang, Sibanda is the only one who was apprehended and his accomplices are still at large.
He was remanded in custody to tomorrow for trial.

By- A Nyanga man decommissioned a grinding mill that he bought in 2019 and dumped it in nearby bushes after spiritual healers told him that the machine was bringing misfortune to his family.

Phillip Mafemera of Mazarura Village in Nyanga was left homeless after his entire homestead was razed down by a mysterious fire that started in broad daylight.

Spiritual healers had warned him that the grinding mill he bought from a neighbour was causing mysterious occurrences at his home.

Mafemera lost his bedroom, granary and the structure which housed the grinding mill to the fire.

He said he dumped the grinding mill in the bush because the family that sold him the mill was refusing to take it back.

Mafemera was recently brought before acting Chief Saunyama’s court after Charles Chibvuri caught him performing rituals with maize-meal at his house.

The accused did not deny the allegations and said he was forced to perform the rituals after the Chibvuri family had refused to take back their grinding mill which he believes is cursed. Said Mafemera:

For two years, they have been refusing to take back their grinding mill even though it was causing mysterious things at my home. Every night, I would see the shadow of a man at the grinding mill.

We have endured the scary occurrences for a long time. The shadow acts as someone guarding the grinding mill. At times the shadow would chase us.

The grinding mill never worked ever since I bought it. Mechanics would tell me that it was in perfect working condition, but it still did not work.

That is when I consulted spiritual healers who told me that there was a need for spiritual cleansing as the grinding mill was cursed.

They are the ones who told me that there was a shadow watching me ever since I bought the grinding mill.

Mafemera said Madzibaba Anthony Chirangeni instructed him to take grounded maize-meal to Chibvuri’s home and perform some rituals.

He said the spiritual healer warned him that if he did not return the grinding mill to its owner, someone would die in his family.

The traditional court ordered the Chibvuri family to restitute the three cattle used by Mafemera to buy the grinding mill.

On his part, Mafemera was fined six beasts for performing rituals at a neighbour’s homestead without their consent.

In an interview with The Manica Post, Chibvuri denied the allegations that his family sold Mafemera a cursed grinding mill.

He said when the grinding mill was sold to Mafemera, it was in good working condition and the issue was that he was no longer able to maintain it.

Chibvuri criticised the judgement as unfair, saying he should have been made to reimburse Mafemera part of the payment that he made because he used the grinding mill for two years.

By- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially endorsed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga for the presidency.

Addressing delegates of the Mt Kenya region last week, Kenyatta urged his community to support Odinga, saying he has the best interests for the country.

Kenyatta snubbed his Deputy President William Ruto and decided to back an opposition leader, Odinga.

He said he will have no problem supporting Ruto in future if he reforms. Said, Kenyatta:

I’m asking you to support Raila Odinga as he means well for the Country. When ‘my young man reforms’, we will consider him.

This is the first time President Kenyatta was publicly telling his community that the ODM leader was his preferred successor.

He told the Sagana III meeting that Odinga was the best fit not only for the Mt Kenya region but Kenya ta large.

Odinga (77), served as the Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013.

He was the main opposition candidate in the 2007 presidential election, running against the then incumbent Mwai Kibaki.

In the subsequent presidential election 5 years later, Odinga came out second against Kenyatta.

He made another attempt for the presidency in August 2017 against Kenyatta.

The electoral body declared Uhuru Kenyatta the winner with 54% of the votes cast to Odinga’s 43%.

However, the outcome was eventually annulled by the Supreme Court following findings that the election was marred by “illegalities and irregularities”.

A subsequent fresh election ordered by the Court was won by Kenyatta when Odinga declined to participate citing inadequate reforms to enable a fair process in the repeat poll.

More: The Star

By- The self-proclaimed prophet and founder of Prophetic and Deliverance Ministries (PHD), Walter Magaya, is in Kenya.

Magaya is in the East African country for a crusade organised by the Christ Pinnacle Embassy Ministries.

The crusade was organised by Apostle Backson Saning’o and Prophet David Losojo of the Christ Pinnacle Embassy Ministries.

Speaking to reporters in the company of Losojo and Backson earlier on Friday, Magaya promised his adherents “great sermons”. He said:

I’m delighted by the kind of reception you have given me. Expect nothing but great sermons from the Lord.
Magaya was expected to be in Kenya for at least three days before he flies back to Zimbabwe.

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has said the abuse of ZRP cops by the Zanu PF regime is totally unacceptable.

Police on Saturday violently dispersed CCC members in Gokwe as they blocked President Chamisa’s rally.

President Chamisa accused the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa of arrogantly scheduling his rally for Kwekwe, countering the CCC rally in the process.

President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:
THE ABUSE OF POLICE UNACCEPTABLE..We had no single policeman in Highfield or at any of our rallies.Our rallies are not covered by police.They just disrupt our activities.Police are only for Zpf.

They don’t have police to cover the rally,but they have police and arsenal to block us.

So low! But Why?? We were the first once to notify the police about our Kwekwe and Gokwe rallies. ED countered by provocatively and arrogantly penciling his rally for Kwekwe. We don’t accept bullying!!

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has said the abuse of ZRP cops by the Zanu PF regime is totally unacceptable.

Police on Saturday violently dispersed CCC members in Gokwe as they blocked President Chamisa’s rally.

President Chamisa accused the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa of arrogantly scheduling his rally for Kwekwe, countering the CCC rally in the process.

President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:
THE ABUSE OF POLICE UNACCEPTABLE..We had no single policeman in Highfield or at any of our rallies.Our rallies are not covered by police.They just disrupt our activities.Police are only for Zpf.

They don’t have police to cover the rally,but they have police and arsenal to block us.

So low! But Why?? We were the first once to notify the police about our Kwekwe and Gokwe rallies. ED countered by provocatively and arrogantly penciling his rally for Kwekwe. We don’t accept bullying!!

PICTURE- Injured supporter as #Violence breaks out during President #NelsonChamisa's #Kwekwe address. Suspected Zanu PF stalwarts pelted stones into the crowd injuring several people #CCC #YellowSunday pic.twitter.com/3JRYynvnDx

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) February 27, 2022

WATCH- The moment #thugs attacked #CCC supporters during #President #NelsonChamisa's address in #Mbizo #Kwekwe #YellowSunday #violence #2023byelections pic.twitter.com/d9m829k4mc

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) February 27, 2022

WATCH- The moment #thugs attacked #CCC supporters during #President #NelsonChamisa's address in #Mbizo #Kwekwe #YellowSunday #violence #2023byelections pic.twitter.com/d9m829k4mc

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) February 27, 2022

WATCH- President #NelsonChamisa turns #Kwekwe #Yellow #Zimbabweans pic.twitter.com/sqI2WvFuDw

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) February 27, 2022

By A Correspondent- Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa has said the abuse of members of the ZRP by the Zanu PF regime is totally unacceptable.

Police on Saturday violently dispersed CCC members in Gokwe as they blocked President Chamisa’s rally.

President Chamisa accused the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa of arrogantly scheduling his rally for Kwekwe, countering the CCC rally in the process.

President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:
THE ABUSE OF POLICE UNACCEPTABLE..We had no single policeman in Highfield or at any of our rallies.Our rallies are not covered by police.They just disrupt our activities.Police are only for Zpf.

They don’t have police to cover the rally,but they have police and arsenal to block us.

So low! But Why?? We were the first once to notify the police about our Kwekwe and Gokwe rallies. ED countered by provocatively and arrogantly penciling his rally for Kwekwe. We don’t accept bullying!!

WATCH- The moment #President #NelsonChamisa arrived in #Mbizo for his #KwekweRally #CCC #YellowStorm #YellowSunday pic.twitter.com/6gFvgDozwo

— ZimEye (@ZimEye) February 27, 2022

By A Correspondent- Harare City Council has warned residents that it is illegal for anyone to sell Liquid Petroleum Gas (LP Gas) from residential premises.

Harare City Council spokesperson, Michael Chideme, urged residents to report people who sell LP gas from their residences.

He said:
It is not allowed to sell gas in residential premises because of the dangers it causes to human life and properties in the event of an explosion.

As city council, we are also enforcing the regulations when such people operate outside the law and we are also asking people to report anyone who is violating the laws to come forward.

This comes after an entire family in Eyestone, part of the Retreat area in southern Harare, perished in a fire caused by a gas explosion.

A couple and its three children were killed around 8.30 PM on Wednesday when gas from a gas tank believed to be faulty exploded in their two-roomed house and ignited a fire.

Following the explosion, the 48kg gas tank went through the roof and landed 50 metres away.

The deceased, who are from Gokwe, were identified as Kudzai Gozhora (32), his wife Shupikai Makwara (30) and their three daughters, Valentine (11), Monalisa (seven) and Trumpfree (13 months).

Neighbours vainly tried to extinguish the fire which reportedly lasted for about 30 minutes, but by then the family had already perished.- The Herald

By- A Nyanga man decommissioned a grinding mill that he bought in 2019 and dumped it in nearby bushes after spiritual healers told him that the machine was bringing misfortune to his family.

Phillip Mafemera of Mazarura Village in Nyanga was left homeless after his entire homestead was razed down by a mysterious fire that started in broad daylight.

Spiritual healers had warned him that the grinding mill he bought from a neighbour was causing mysterious occurrences at his home.

Mafemera lost his bedroom, granary and the structure which housed the grinding mill to the fire.

He said he dumped the grinding mill in the bush because the family that sold him the mill was refusing to take it back.

Mafemera was recently brought before acting Chief Saunyama’s court after Charles Chibvuri caught him performing rituals with maize-meal at his house.

The accused did not deny the allegations and said he was forced to perform the rituals after the Chibvuri family had refused to take back their grinding mill which he believes is cursed. Said Mafemera:

For two years, they have been refusing to take back their grinding mill even though it was causing mysterious things at my home. Every night, I would see the shadow of a man at the grinding mill.

We have endured the scary occurrences for a long time. The shadow acts as someone guarding the grinding mill. At times the shadow would chase us.

The grinding mill never worked ever since I bought it. Mechanics would tell me that it was in perfect working condition, but it still did not work.

That is when I consulted spiritual healers who told me that there was a need for spiritual cleansing as the grinding mill was cursed.

They are the ones who told me that there was a shadow watching me ever since I bought the grinding mill.

Mafemera said Madzibaba Anthony Chirangeni instructed him to take grounded maize-meal to Chibvuri’s home and perform some rituals.

He said the spiritual healer warned him that if he did not return the grinding mill to its owner, someone would die in his family.

The traditional court ordered the Chibvuri family to restitute the three cattle used by Mafemera to buy the grinding mill.

On his part, Mafemera was fined six beasts for performing rituals at a neighbour’s homestead without their consent.

In an interview with The Manica Post, Chibvuri denied the allegations that his family sold Mafemera a cursed grinding mill.

He said when the grinding mill was sold to Mafemera, it was in good working condition and the issue was that he was no longer able to maintain it.

Chibvuri criticised the judgement as unfair, saying he should have been made to reimburse Mafemera part of the payment that he made because he used the grinding mill for two years.

By- Three blood-thirsty thieves went on a rampage in Bulawayo, axing two people in the space of two days while also attacking anyone they met with a knobkerrie and knives, among other dangerous weapons.

This emerged when the trio, Kholisani Nyathi of Mabutweni, Nkosikhona Sibanda (25) of 71868 Lobengula West and Walter Mpunzi also of 71868 Lobengula West last week appeared before Western Commonage regional magistrate, Shepard Mjanja on charges of murder as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23 and were remanded in custody to 10 March.

The trio’s rampage began on 12 May last year at around 6pm when they struck the now deceased Misheck Rindai Mapeta with an axe and knobkerrie on the head.

The trio met Mapeta along a footpath in Pelandaba West, attacked him with an axe, knobkerrie and knife which they used to stab him in the eye.

The trio stole a cellphone and a forge torch before fleeing. Mapeta succumbed to his injuries.

A day later, on 13 May, two of the gang members — Nyathi and Sibanda went to Mabutweni Shopping Centre to collect money from one Frank Sibanda of C21 Njube, a firewood vendor.
The duo reportedly found Sibanda holding an axe and one of them forcibly took it from him and threatened to kill him with it resulting in their victim running away.

The two members of the murderous gang then reportedly ran amok and began assaulting everyone they met along the road with axes they had in their possession.

The duo then met the now deceased Joseph Mawa Moyo along a footpath near a stream that separates the suburbs of Mabutweni and Njube.

Nyathi struck Moyo on the head twice with an axe and the deceased sustained two deep cuts after which Sibanda robbed him of his cellphone and they made good their escape.
Moyo was ferried to Mpilo Hospital where he received treatment, but unfortunately died the following day.

Witnesses who saw the trio’s rampage provided information which led to their arrest and they confessed to the crime.

The murder weapons used in the commission of the crime were recovered from Nkosikhona Sibanda and following indications, two stolen cellphones were also recovered.

After confessing to their crime, the accused persons assisted the investigating officers with indications at the crime scene.

According to court documents, the accused persons have a litany of other charges that are in the courts including attempted murder and armed robberies.

They are facing one attempted murder charge and six charges of armed robbery.
After their arrest, the two confessed to murdering Mapeta and the knobkerrie used was recovered.

They also gave indications of their actions at the crime scene.

Meanwhile, a 24-yeard old man from Cowdray Park appeared before the same magistrate facing charges of attempted murder.

In the State’s case outline, on 24 December last year, Onesimos Sibanda and his accomplices named as Marvelous Siwela, Knowledge Siwela, Walter Siwela and Nqobile Ndlovu approached the complainant, Francis Dube and asked him to buy beer for them.

Dube reportedly told the gang that he had no money, but was searched and robbed of US$70 by Marvelous Siwela.

When Dube asked for his money back, the six men became violent and assaulted him with bricks.

Onesimos Sibanda who is reportedly known as “Bhuru” then stabbed Dube on the neck near the collar bone and again on the right side of his waist.

Dube died days after he was admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital.

Of the six members of his gang, Sibanda is the only one who was apprehended and his accomplices are still at large.

He was remanded in custody to tomorrow for trial.

By A Correspondent- Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday issued chilling threats against the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) saying the ruling party was ready to “crush the party like lice” to prevent its leader Nelson Chamisa from winning elections.

As if to lend credence to Chiwenga’s threats, opposition CCC supporters were being tear-gassed by police in Gokwe to prevent Chamisa from holding a campaign rally at Gokwe centre.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa was in Kwekwe at Mbizo stadium addressing a campaign rally where Chiwenga warned that the ruling party was unflinching in its resolve to  ‘crush’ the CCC ‘like lice’.

“I have heard others here saying down with triple C, let me assure you that there is nothing that it can achieve, you see how we crush lice with a stone,” Chiwenga said.

“You put it on a flat stone and then flatten it to the extent that even flies will not make a meal out of it.”

Chiwenga said Zanu-PF was as big as the biblical Goliath and would not allow Chamisa to seize State power in an election.

Ironically, the Biblical Goliath was felled by a young David with one stone.

“You heard Blessing Chebundo speaking here, that people should not oppose for the sake of opposing. You can’t oppose every time, even the best thing can’t be opposed, you opposing as who, we are as big as Goliath, we will see him when time is ripe,” Chiwenga warned.

Mnangagwa spoke out against violence after Chiwenga’s threats.

“It is undemocratic to be violent against democracy,” Mnangagwa warned.

“The country is built by its owners.

“It is, therefore, important for you in the coming by-elections to vote for the Zanu-PF candidates because these are the owners of the country.

“If you vote for the opposition they won’t be able to develop this country because they are not the owners.”

As has become tradition, Zanu-PF commandeered Zupco buses to ferry thousands of party supporters to welcome Mnangagwa in his home province where youths were treated to live music by hired artists.

Mbizo Stadium was filled to capacity and each person was given a flag, T-Shirt and cap as they entered the stadium.

Top leadership of the party arrived in fuel guzzling, brand new SUVs of all makes  withToyota Landcruciers topping the list, followed by BMW’s and Isuzu twin cabs.

The poor were crammed in Zupco buses, most of them without number plates and looking almost new.

As if sensing the odd structure of the display of power, Mnangagw said: ‘”You are the bosses and we the servants, if you decide not to vote for us we will leave this place, so you are our boss.”

The rally was organised to campaign ahead of the March 26 by-elections.-standard

By A Correspondent- The government of Zimbabwe has informed all students who have left Ukraine to urgently get in touch with the government official in Poland.

The government has already dispatched an official to Poland to organise their stay in Poland and buy their tickets to Zimbabwe.

In a Twitter message, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Int Trade said,

“The Government wishes to inform all students who have left Ukraine to urgently get in touch with the government official in Poland. The government has already dispatched an official to Poland to organise their stay in Poland and buy their tickets to Zimbabwe.”

“All those who are stranded and wish to travel to Zimbabwe will be assisted.”

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) says it is weeding out corrupt employees following a scandal at toll gates in the Midlands where several employees were allegedly caught stealing from its coffers.

On Friday, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) said it had arrested more Zinara employees in Shurugwi that were involved in the alleged theft of $6.8 million from a tollgate.

“Two more Shurugwi tollgate employees (have been) arrested for fraud,” Zacc said on Twitter.

“Supervisors Lilian Svinurai and Peter Pikita are facing allegations of 234 counts of fraud involving $6,8 million.

“Seven other employees at the tollgate were arrested in 2021. ZACC remans unrelenting in fighting corruption in Zimbabwe.”

Zinara officials yesterday acknowledged the arrest of its former employees, who resigned during the investigations by ZACC and Zinara last year.

The officials said the organisation instituted thorough investigations after receiving a tip off from ZACC in 2021 that some employees stationed at the Flamingo tollgate in Gweru were abusing the Zinara prepaid cards.

“We are working closely and cordially with ZACC and last year they tipped us that there were some employees who were abusing our prepaid cards at Flamingo tollgate,” said the official.

“Our risk and loss control and audit departments instituted thorough investigations that resulted in 16 employees being brought before disciplinary hearings.

“Out of the 16 employees, 10 resigned before the hearings and six were dismissed based on the overwhelming evidence that showed that they were involved in fraudulent activities.

“We compiled a detailed report that we shared with ZACC as part of our collaborative efforts.”

Zinara has set up a full-fledged risk and loss control department to work closely with law enforcement agencies in tracking all reported cases of corruption within the organization.

Since its inception, the risk and loss control department has investigated several cases of corruption and shared its findings with ZACC for possible prosecution, the official said.

To enhance transparency and entrench a culture of accountability, it is understood that Zinara with technical assistance from ZACC has also set up an integrity committee to strengthen its systems in the fight against corruption.

Last week the new Zinara board led by George Manyaya said it was building a new institution that respects the ethos and tenets of good corporate governance.

The board said it had taken a bold stance against corruption and was enhancing Zinara’s ICT systems to reduce manual transactions which are usually prone to manipulation.-standard

By A Correspondent- Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has denied allegations of negligence by the mother of a four-year-old girl who died from severe burns while admitted at the health institution.

Catherine Charumbira alleged that staff at the Parirenyatwa neglected to attend to her child, Dephine Gwerevende, possibly causing her death a few days after she was admitted to the hospital.

Dephine, who was an ECD A pupil at Little Rider preschool in Tynwald suburb, sustained burns to 17 per cent of her body on Monday last week.

She accidentally tipped a pot of boiling water from a stove before slipping and rolling in the water resulting in burns on her back, arms and right leg.

Dephine’s mother said she was immediately rushed to Parirenyatwa Hospital where nurses put her on a drip and admitted her into the resuscitation room.

Charumbira alleged that thereafter, nursing staff at the hospital completely ignored Dephine who succumbed to her injuries on Friday morning.

She said nurses kept telling them they were looking for specialist doctors who deal with burns, and at one point, one of the nurses told her to go to a private hospital.

Charumbira said nurses only started attending to the child after they had made the call to a senior Government official.

However, Dephine’s condition continued to deteriorate in the coming days and despite doctors undertaking a procedure to drain bloody phlegm from around her chest area, on Friday, she died the same day around mid-morning.

Parirenyatwa Hospital spokesperson Linos Dhire denied allegations of negligence, saying a post-mortem and further investigations will help determine the cause of death. Said Dhire:

Indeed, the child was presented at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as an emergency with burns on her back and the right leg.

She was taken straight to the resuscitation room where all critical emergencies are attended to.

A resuscitation room is an emergency Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is not a waiting room, so she was not neglected.

That is the room where she received drip (intravenous fluids) and some pain killers.

A casualty doctor immediately examined the child to determine the extent of the injury and prescribed appropriate medication, which was given.

The same doctor referred the child to general surgeons for take-over.

General surgeons attended to the child on the same day and after further examinations referred the child to plastic surgeons.

The plastic surgeon on call attended to the child on the same day and ordered admission to the ward.

The child remained under close supervision in the resuscitation room when all the above doctors attended to her until she was taken to ward B8 (Burns Unit) at 12 am.

So she was moved to the wards after doctors were satisfied that she had stabilised.

As such, the child was not neglected but the extent and nature of the injuries may have predisposed her to complications.

We have notes detailing the whole process.-statemedia

By- Citizens of Gokwe On Saturday resisted efforts by the Zimbabwe Republic Police to disrupt a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) political rally.

The police fired tear smoke at thousands of the party supporters but failed to disrupt the event.

Commenting on the even CCC deputy spokesperson Gift “Ostallos” Siziba said they were humbled by the resilience shown by the people of Gokwe.

Siziba said CCC would not be intimidated as the opposition party is set to hold another rally in Kwekwe this Sunday.

He said:

1. Yellow citizens, we continue to be humbled by the expressed desire for change & transformation, to be ushered by your citizens’ movement, as led by the Citizen’s Change Champion, President @nelsonchamisa. The people of Gokwe are just as clear.
2. As we updated earlier in the morning, the regime employed all sorts of tactics to ensure the #YellowGokwe rally didn’t go ahead. Beyond police perjury in the courts, they went on to defy a High Court order to allow the Citizen’s Rally to go on.
3. With heavy armoury which almost resembled a war, the police, unprovoked & perhaps possessed & unhinged, displaced citizens with tear smokes, poisoned water & shamboks.
4. The determination of the citizens in rural Gokwe demystified the propaganda that we are an urban-based party. The state responded to their miscalculation, by eventually DOUBLED their initial deployment of tankers, yet citizens couldn’t be deterred still.
5. While still at the Tobaiwa homestead paying last respects to the family, over the loss of Kwekwe’s beloved ex-Mayor, the Citizen’s President received a briefing on the political developments in Gokwe.
6. The message was we must “go back to Harare”. With dexterity, the response from your President Nelson Chamisa was equally clear, “all roads lead to Gokwe, if we are to die for the cause, let it be.”
7. The defiance of the state apparatus ensured that the President’s convoy was slowed down by over 11 roadblocks. Regardless, we eventually had a triumphant entry in Gokwe.
8. The Citizen’s President was met with thousands of displaced citizens, who self-organized to greet their Leader. We turned the banned rally into a walkabout, engaging thousands of pocked citizens, at different stops.
9. Whereas we have never had any illusions, the resilience of the citizens of Gokwe fortified our resolve. Together, we confronted blatant lawlessness with restraint, & triumphed.
10. To the people of Gokwe, particularly thousands of millennials who were the last crowd we engaged, the Citizen’s President was clear, “I will be back”. Indeed, we will mobilise again & gather in our Cotton Town.
11. We found hopeful citizens & left behind hopeful citizens, in Gokwe. In contrast, on our way back, we were met with 30 odd buses with dejected & hungry-looking people, forced and bused from Gokwe & surrounding areas.
12. Fellow Citizens tomorrow, the Yellow alternative colours Kwekwe. We will not tire. The Citizen’s President is clear on the task at hand. We will triumph because citizens are at the centre, the oppressed are in charge and God is with us. Remember to Register to vote for Yellow night!

By-Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson Gift “Ostallos” Siziba has saluted the people of Gokwe for defying the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s efforts to disrupt the party rally on Saturday

Heavily-armed police officers used water cannon, tear gas and batons to disperse CCC supporters in Gokwe, forcing the party’s leader, Nelson Chamisa, to shelve the rally.
Posting on Twitter, Siziba said CCC will not be intimidated as the opposition party is set to hold another rally in Kwekwe this Sunday.

He said:

1. Yellow citizens, we continue to be humbled by the expressed desire for change & transformation, to be ushered by your citizens’ movement, as led by the Citizen’s Change Champion, President @nelsonchamisa. The people of Gokwe are just as clear.
2. As we updated earlier in the morning, the regime employed all sorts of tactics to ensure the #YellowGokwe rally didn’t go ahead. Beyond police perjury in the courts, they went on to defy a High Court order to allow the Citizen’s Rally to go on.
3. With heavy armoury which almost resembled a war, the police, unprovoked & perhaps possessed & unhinged, displaced citizens with tear smokes, poisoned water & shamboks.
4. The determination of the citizens in rural Gokwe demystified the propaganda that we are an urban-based party. The state responded to their miscalculation, by eventually DOUBLED their initial deployment of tankers, yet citizens couldn’t be deterred still.
5. While still at the Tobaiwa homestead paying last respects to the family, over the loss of Kwekwe’s beloved ex-Mayor, the Citizen’s President received a briefing on the political developments in Gokwe.
6. The message was we must “go back to Harare”. With dexterity, the response from your President Nelson Chamisa was equally clear, “all roads lead to Gokwe, if we are to die for the cause, let it be.”
7. The defiance of the state apparatus ensured that the President’s convoy was slowed down by over 11 roadblocks. Regardless, we eventually had a triumphant entry in Gokwe.
8. The Citizen’s President was met with thousands of displaced citizens, who self-organized to greet their Leader. We turned the banned rally into a walkabout, engaging thousands of pocked citizens, at different stops.
9. Whereas we have never had any illusions, the resilience of the citizens of Gokwe fortified our resolve. Together, we confronted blatant lawlessness with restraint, & triumphed.
10. To the people of Gokwe, particularly thousands of millennials who were the last crowd we engaged, the Citizen’s President was clear, “I will be back”. Indeed, we will mobilise again & gather in our Cotton Town.
11. We found hopeful citizens & left behind hopeful citizens, in Gokwe. In contrast, on our way back, we were met with 30 odd buses with dejected & hungry-looking people, forced and bused from Gokwe & surrounding areas.
12. Fellow Citizens tomorrow, the Yellow alternative colours Kwekwe. We will not tire. The Citizen’s President is clear on the task at hand. We will triumph because citizens are at the centre, the oppressed are in charge and God is with us. Remember to Register to vote for Yellow night!

By- Zanu PF is using the former MDC senior member Blessing Chebudo to denounce the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).

Chebundo defected to Zanu PF last year, and Zanu PF has been parreding him on its rallies.

On Saturday, Chebundo was at a Zanu PF rally in Kwekwe where he was praised by the party’s vice President, Constantino Chiwenga while threatening violence on Chamisa.

Said Chiwenga:

I have heard others here saying down with triple C, let me assure you that there is nothing that it can achieve, you see how we crush lice with a stone.

You put it on a flat stone and then flatten it to the extent that even flies will not make a meal out of it.

You heard Blessing Chebundo speaking here, that people should not oppose for the sake of opposing.

You can’t oppose every time, even the best thing can’t be opposed, you opposing as who, we are as big as Goliath, we will see him when time is ripe.

More: The Standard

By- President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga differed on violence at a Zanu PF rally held in Kwekwe on Saturday.

Chiwenga at the rally said they were going to unleash violence on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and prevent the opposition party from winning elections and attaining control of the State.
Chiwenga threatened to crush CCC like lice, likening the ruling party to the Biblical Goliath.

But speaking after Chiwenga’s threats to the opposition, President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged Zanu PF supporters to refrain from violence. He said:
It is undemocratic to be violent against democracy. The country is built by its owners.
It is, therefore, important for you in the coming by-elections to vote for the Zanu PF candidates because these are the owners of the country.
If you vote for the opposition, they won’t be able to develop this country because they are not the owners.