By- Police have arrested a traditional healer for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl under the pretext of cleansing her.

Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred in Gwelutshena on February 26.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of a self-proclaimed witchdoctor Master Ndlovu (49) in connection with a case of rape involving a minor (12) which occurred at Nkanyiso Village, Sengulube, Mateme Gwelutshena on February.

“The suspect approached the victim and told her that she was possessed and needed some cleansing before commanding the victim to remove all her clothes.

He smeared some substances on the complainant’s privates, gave her some powder to consume and she became unconscious,” said their police.

The police said the suspect raped the victim and left her unconscious in a kitchen hut.
-State media

By- The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum has reported that 11 of the 16 people arrested in connection with violence and murder at the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally held in Kwekwe over the weekend have been released.
Meanwhile, the remainder (5) appeared in court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody. The suspects who appeared before the courts are Edmore Shoshera (30) of Mbizo 15, Albert Maketo Tembo (29) of Mbizo 15, Percy Mukwaturi (38) Chicago, Talent Imbayago (28) of Chief Choto, Gokwe and Panashe Makuvaze (24) of Chief Gwesela, Zhombe.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the forum said:
11 of the 16 Zanu PF youths arrested for allegedly killing a CCC supporter at a rally addressed by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in Kwekwe on Sunday have been released. Police did not give reasons for releasing the 11 facing such a serious crime.
The suspects, who are suspected ZANU PF members were arrested for the murder of 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube damaging several vehicles, and injuring many people, some of which were treated and discharged while some are hospitalised and are in critical condition.

The five who are represented by different lawyers were not asked to plead when they appeared before Kwekwe regional magistrate Florence Nago who remanded them in custody to March 15.
It is alleged that on February 27 at around 1530 hours, one of the accused persons stabbed Ncube with a sharp object thrice on the back. Ncube was rushed to Kwekwe General Hospital and was confirmed dead upon admission.
All the accused persons were positively identified by witnesses who alerted police leading to their subsequent arrest at around 5:30 pm on the same day.
They were found in possession of spears, knives and machetes.

It is alleged that the accused persons disturbed the peace, security and order of the public at Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre open space when they threw stones, spears, knives home-made petrol missiles and used sjamboks and catapults to inflict bodily harm to people who were at a CCC campaign rally.
The state opposed bail saying the accused might abscond court and are likely to interfere with witnesses. Tembo and Shoshera have pending attempted murder and murder cases respectively.

By- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Tuesday said there was insufficient evidence against former Public Service minister Petronella Kagonye in one of her cases of fraud.

Kagonye, who is represented by Rungano Mahuni, is being accused of defrauding Shingiriro Housing Co-operative of some money after promising to deliver residential stands.

But ZACC officer Gilbert Manyore who is the investigating officer in the matter said he had encountered a challenge in investigating another count of fraud as an unnamed bookkeeper was outside the country.

He said the availability of the bookkeeper was critical in the investigations.

The officer also said the documents of the co-operative were not enough.

Kagonye, who was facing three counts of fraud, had one case withdrawn after witnesses claimed that they were coerced to lie against the former minister.

She also faces charges of converting government computers to own use.

Manyore, however, failed to state the number of computers received by Kagonye.

The defence filed a notice for discharge at the close of the State case.

Magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro will deliver her ruling on March 18.

The ex-minister is also being accused of converting US$18 000 meant for residential stands for a housing co-operative to personal use, a charge she denies. 

More: NewsDay Zimbabwe

By- Local government minister July Moyo has barred any official who is on bail to report for duty until their cases are cleared.

In a circular addressed to all mayors and chairpersons titled “Directive on Reporting for Work while on Bail”, Moyo said the ban was with immediate effect.

Minister Moyo said the surge in the arrest of senior council employees on charges relating to criminal abuse of office, among others, has sent mixed reactions to the public that they are employed to serve.
“My office has always maintained the unwavering stance that in interest of the public and as a good corporate governance practice, any official who has a matter pending before the courts may not be allowed to continue with their day-to-day operations in council until they have been acquitted by the same courts,” he said.
Minister Moyo has in the past issued a similar directive when a host of Harare City Council officials were arrested on corruption related charges sometime in 2020.
All officials who were on bail pending finalisation of their cases were receiving their full salaries and benefits. Herald

By- The Zimbabwe Republic Police and other security agents this morning raided the house of PHD Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya for alleged criminal investigations.

The team raided his Mt Pleasant house in Harare as part of undisclosed criminal investigations.

In an interview, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development but could not shed more light.
“This is in relation to ongoing criminal investigations being conducted by the police and we will release details soon,” he said.

• Herald

By- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Tuesday said there was insufficient evidence against former Public Service minister Petronella Kagonye in one of her cases of fraud.

Kagonye, who is represented by Rungano Mahuni, is being accused of defrauding Shingiriro Housing Co-operative of some money after promising to deliver residential stands.

But ZACC officer Gilbert Manyore who is the investigating officer in the matter said he had encountered a challenge in investigating another count of fraud as an unnamed bookkeeper was outside the country.

He said the availability of the bookkeeper was critical in the investigations.

The officer also said the documents of the co-operative were not enough.

Kagonye, who was facing three counts of fraud, had one case withdrawn after witnesses claimed that they were coerced to lie against the former minister.

She also faces charges of converting government computers to own use.

Manyore, however, failed to state the number of computers received by Kagonye.

The defence filed a notice for discharge at the close of the State case.

Magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro will deliver her ruling on March 18.

The ex-minister is also being accused of converting US$18 000 meant for residential stands for a housing co-operative to personal use, a charge she denies. 

More: NewsDay Zimbabwe

By- A British national has been sentenced to serve one month in prison or pay a fine of $20 000 after living in Zimbabwe for more than two years without a valid permit.

She will be deported to her home country after serving a sentence or paying the fine.

Irene Susan Catherine Ager (65) who resided at 3 Purbeck Gose, Highlands in Harare appeared in court on Friday, facing charges of contravening Section 29 of the Immigration Act.

Ager had lived in Zimbabwe for 685 days after her holiday visa had expired.

She had entered the country in 2020.

Ager pleaded guilty to the charge when she appeared before Harare magistrate, Mr Tafadzwa Miti.

Prosecutor, Ms Polite Chikiwa, said the accused arrived in Zimbabwe on March 11, 2020, and was given a double-entry holiday visa, which expired on April 10, 2020.

Upon expiry of the visa, the accused never extended her permit to stay in Zimbabwe, and overstayed for 685 days leading to her arrest on February 24, 2022.

More: The Sunday News

By- In a barbaric move, Botswana rapper/comedian Penene Ponono sent social media pictures of himself allegedly attempting to commit suicide during a Facebook live video. 

In the video, Ponono could be seen climbing a tree with a rope in his hand. He wrote on his Facebook live video post;

People won’t understand what you going through until you act stupid… I am sorry I love you all.

It is not clear if it was a prank or not. But whatever that could be, the act was barbaric and unacceptable.

Ponono’s “suicide attempt” comes just a couple of days after South African rapper, producer and songwriter, Riky Rick Committed suicide.

Riky Rick, real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado, died on Wednesday after allegedly committing suicide. He was 34-years-old.

Riky Rick was found hanging by his friends at his estate home in north Joburg. His friends managed to rescue him and immediately rushed him to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was too late, and he did not make it.

Riky Rick suffered from severe depression and previously made a video in which he talked about his mental condition.

Before he shockingly took his own life, Riky Rick spent his last moments penning heartfelt letters to his wife Bianca Naidoo and his two children Maik and Jordan.

In his suicide note, Riky Rick revealed he was struggling with depression and he couldn’t go on. He pleaded with his wife Bianca Naidoo and his two children to forgive him for giving up. 

More: iHarare

Tinashe Sambiri|Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa will take the Yellow Revolution to the City of Kings at the weekend.

This was said CCC deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba.

“Painting the City of Kings and Queens Yellow.

We are ready, it’s the Citizens movement, everyone is welcome. Be there, Register to Vote and be part of this exciting journey to win Zimbabwe for Change. #YellowSkies.”

CCC has also accused the Zanu PF regime of hijacking murdered activist Mboneni Ncube’s funeral.

In a statement CCC official Hon Settlement Chikwinya said:

“I have seen a terrified family, frozen as events turn out that the CIO is determined to bury@mbonenincube the same way they did
@gifttandare

State has stolen the body in a movie style. Citizens we must liberate the Ncube family.”

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwean Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have said traditional leaders in Nyanga, Manicaland Province, are persecuted for wearing anything red between June and September.

In a statement, the lawyers said In his jurisdiction, one Village Head, Misheck Dirorimwe, does not allow his subjects to wear anything red from the month of September to June and anyone who violates the directives is fined. We present ZLHR’s statement:

PERSECUTION OF CITIZENS PLUMBS NEW DEPTHS IN NYANGA

THE persecution of citizens has plumbed new depths after a Village Head in Nyanga District in Manicaland province recently convicted and ordered one of his subjects to pay fines for wearing red apparel (red cap) in his jurisdiction.

The traditional leader recently took the unprecedented and bizarre decision in which he ordered an 85-year-old villager, Munashe Makunura of Tamunesa village, to pay US$20, four goats and two chickens after faulting him for allowing his grandson, who had visited him, to wear a red cap, a practice which is outlawed by Misheck Dirorimwe, the Village Head.

In his jurisdiction, the Village Head does not allow his subjects to wear anything red from the month of September to June.

Makunura, who was convicted and sentenced by Dirorimwe on 7 January 2022, was also charged for undermining authority of the Village Head by not presenting himself at a primary court session, where he was supposed to answer to the frivolous charges.

Makunura has now engaged two legal practitioners Kelvin Kabaya and Peggy Tavagadza of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who are in the process of drafting an appeal seeking to set aside the odd decision of the primary court.

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has condemned the violence that took place at a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally held in Kwekwe on Sunday that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube. In a statement, the lawyers said:

ZLHR CONDEMNS ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN KWEKWE

ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) strongly condemns the acts of violence that took place at a Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) rally on 27 February 2022.

ZLHR urges everyone to shun political violence and all forms of intolerance towards members of different political parties.https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/featured/?limit=4

ZLHR also calls upon Zimbabwean authorities to urgently investigate all incidents of political violence so that perpetrators of the heinous crimes can be held accountable for their actions.

On 27 February 2022, some suspected Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) political party youths meted out violence to supporters of CCC political party, who were gathered for a rally at Mbizo 4 shopping centre, in Kwekwe.

The violence broke out while the leader of CCC political party, Advocate Nelson Chamisa, was addressing his supporters in an open space at the shopping centre. A number of suspected ZANU PF party followers disguised as CCC party supporters threw stones at the CCC members, injuring several people in the process. A man was stabbed multiple times during the skirmish that ensued and he subsequently lost his life after being admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital.

The deplorable acts of violence by suspected members of the ruling ZANU PF party are extremely concerning because they threaten Zimbabwe’s democracy and the rule of law. A thriving democracy depends on the respect for the fundamental rights of everyone by all members of society and tolerance towards people who may have differing political views. Violence is also a threat to the peaceful co-existence of all Zimbabwean citizens, regardless of their political opinions, association or background. Violence is also deeply condemned by international law.

The Constitution of Zimbabwe, in Section 52(a), guarantees everyone the right to be free from all forms of violence. The Constitution, in Section 155, also prescribes that electoral processes must be free from violence. The acts of violence by the suspected ZANU PF party youths flout these constitutional principles. The targeting of CCC party supporters by the ruling party’s supporters also demonstrates the latter’s wanton disregard for the fundamental right to freedom of assembly and association, which is enshrined in Section 58 of the Constitution. The unprovoked attacks on the CCC party supporters by the ZANU PF party youths also infringed the victims’ right to personal security, human dignity and right to life.

The prosperity of Zimbabwe’s democracy heavily depends upon the successful prevention of these politically-motivated violent acts.

Therefore, ZLHR calls upon:

• All members of society to shun political violence and all forms of intolerance towards members of different political parties;

• Members of the ruling party to condemn and desist from all violent activities;

• The authorities to urgently investigate the acts of violence that took place at the CCC party rally in Kwekwe so that the perpetrators can be held accountable.

• The authorities to take concrete measures that are designed to prevent politically-motivated acts of violence from occurring again in the future.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police and other security agents this morning raided the house of
PHD Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya for alleged criminal investigations.

The team raided his Mt Pleasant house in Harare as part of undisclosed criminal investigations.

In an interview, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
confirmed the development but could not shed more light

“This is in relation to ongoing criminal investigations being conducted by the police and
we will release details soon,” he said.

-State Media

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed raiding PHD leader Walter Magaya’s residence as part of ongoing criminal investigations.

The team raided his Mt Pleasant house in Harare this morning as part of undisclosed criminal investigations.

In an interview, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
confirmed the development but could not shed more light

“This is in relation to ongoing criminal investigations being conducted by the police and
we will release details soon,” he said.

-State Media

By A Correspondent| Former MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has urged opposition forces in Zimbabwe to unite and defeat the ruling Zanu PF in what confirms her softening stance towards joining the Nelson Chamisa led Citizens Coalition for Change.

She said she is open to working with like minded opposition to unseat the ruling Zanu PF.

Khupe said her party is not participating in the upcoming by-elections so as not to fragment the opposition vote.

She added that her party will announce who her party is backing and encouraging his members to vote for.

More to follow…

By A Correspondent- Government employed nurses have stopped taking night duties declaring incapacitation and negligence by their employer, putting lives of patients at risk.

Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) president Enoch Dongo confirmed to NewZimbabwe.com that the health workers could not report for night duty because they are getting only ZW$1 000 in allowances for night duties per month and wanted an upwards review.

“We are not taking up night duty because of poor pay. The government has turned ignorant and is paying nurses ZW$1 000 per month for night duties which is not enough for one to travel to and from work at night,” Dongo said.

“It is costly to travel at night both financially and psycho-socially and that is not being recognised by the government.”

Dongo added: “We are reminding the employer that these allowances are based on work done during odd hours with little compensation. We have families that need to be taken care of,. We leave toddlers at home under the supervision of nannies who also need salaries at the end of the month and I am getting ZW$1 000 which is not worth the risk of travelling and working at night.”

Contacted for a comment, permanent secretary in the Health Ministry Jaspher Chimedza referred NewZimbabwe.com to the Health Services Board (HSB), which is the employer.

However, efforts to reach the HSB were fruitless.

By A Corresondent- A former British Army soldier who fought in Iraq and returned from action with mental health issues is facing deportation.

Joram Nechironga, a Zimbabwean national, is due to be deported by the Home Office, but he says he fears for his life if returned after previously being tortured.

Lawyers are mounting a last-gasp legal challenge in the courts to prevent the father-of-two from being escorted to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare.

Nechironga, who served on the frontline in the British army from 2002 to 2007, at the height of the Iraq conflict, developed PTSD following several traumatic experiences.

His supporters say his mental health was not treated until after he committed drink driving offences and an assault on a male family member.

Now he is receiving help for his mental health and drinking problem, Nechironga has turned his life around, his lawyers insist.

On a previous visit to Zimbabwe, in 2006, Nechironga said he was tortured for several days on suspicion of being a British spy.

After being released by the Zimbabwean authorities, Nechironga was told never to return.

The Home Office are unmoved and still want to deport him.

However, The Voice understands that Nechironga – who had been due to be removed tomorrow (2nd March) will not be deported until a late appeal is heard in court.

Melch Riyo, from Tann Law Solicitors, said: “Taking into account the nature of his offences, it is clear that Joram Nechironga’s offending history is inextricably linked to the PTSD that resulted from the traumatic experiences he had whilst fight for this country on the frontline.

“This is a poignant factor which cannot be ignored or disregarded”

Lawyers will argue that it is unfair to disregard the improvements Nechironga has made since getting help.

Nechironga witnessed army colleagues dying beside him in Iraq while fighting for Britain.

He returned from action with a drink problem, suicidal tendancies, anger issues, palpitations, nightmares and mood swings.

He has since had help for his PTSD from the Veterans Association and got a job in construction.

A supporter said: “Sending him back to Zimbabwe is no different to sending him back into relapse, discarding him and disregarding his self-sacrificial service in the British Army service.

“The fact that he is being deported because of actions that stem from PTSD which he got fighting for this country is unconscionable.”

In addition to the dangers he might face from the Zimbabwean military, are fears that the stress of being sent back, and the lack of veterans support, will set back his mental health and alcohol recovery.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “Foreign criminals should be in no doubt of our determination to deport them, and we make no apology for removing them to keep the public safe.

“The New Plan for Immigration will fix this broken immigration system and stop the abuse we are seeing by expediting the removal of those who have no right to be here.”

By A Correspondent- A Harare man, Brighton Chitekero Monday appeared before the Magistrates’ Courts facing attempted murder allegations.

On 25 February at around 1630 hours, the complainant, Pio Harutsanyi and Chitekero were involved in a road traffic accident along Robert Mugabe Road near Econet head office in Msasa.

However, Chiketero did not stop after the accident but drove off towards the city centre.

Harutsanayi then followed him and managed to block him when he was just near OK Mart Shopping centre in Hillside.

This did not go well with the accused who then became violent and took an iron bar from his car then hit the complainant about 4 times on the head.

The scene was then attended by ZRP Braeside which led to the arrest of Chitekero and the complainant was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Chitekero was remanded into custody and is to appear before the High Court on March 10 for bail application.

By A Correspondent- An undertaker was on Friday forced to spend a night with a corpse in Seke, after a stand-off with the deceased’ relatives, over Covid-19 burial procedures.

A man, only identified as Zindoga, of Nyaradzo Funeral Services, had to spend the night in a parked car, at the cemetery, with the body of Getrude Guzha.

Her relatives refused to get close to the body and grave as it was declared a Covid-19 case. Guzha died on February 19, 2022, due to Covid-19.

She was 57.

Guzha’s family members had a standoff with Nyaradzo, who brought one undertaker, for a burial where all Covid-19 protocols had to be strictly observed.

The burial went ahead the following day after police intervened.

Family spokesperson, Solomon Guzha (60) told H-Metro the family could not carry the body because it was deemed a Covid-19 case.

“We had a misunderstanding with the undertaker who wanted to involve villagers in burying a person who had died of Covid-19,” said Solomon.

“At first, we queried the positive result and wanted a retest because we were sure that Gertrude had been sick for some time.

“She had been staying in Glen View and later moved to Sunningdale before being taken to the village.

“We asked if she had died due to Covid-19, why did they not observe Covid-19 protocols?

“The undertaker came with the body by himself, without Covid-19 safety clothing, for the burial of a person said to have died of Covid-19.

“Everyone was scared of getting close to the body and the coming of the undertaker, by himself, posed more questions.”

He said there were also complications related to time.

“Besides coming alone, it was late for burial, according to our tradition.

“Hativige mufi kana zuva radoka saka azorara ega kumakuva ikoko.

“We had to take the matter to police and Nyaradzo officials beefed up their undertakers this morning (Saturday),” said Solomon.

Mourners observed Gertrude’s burial from a distance.

-H Metro

By A Correspondent- The late Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure’s two sisters, Nelia and Juliet, have been jointly appointed as executors to his estate.

The family convened a meeting at the Master of High Court yesterday, following a recent High Court ruling, which declared his unsigned will, and appointment of its executor, as null and void.

Ginimbi’s father, Anderson Kadungure, and his uncle Kenny Mubaiwa, also attended the meeting.

Prior to the High Court challenge, a questionable will had appointed Patricia Darangwa to be the executor while Ginimbi’s Lamborghini was given to his friend Kit Kat.

As it now stands Ginimbi died intestate (without a will).

“The family yesterday convened an edict meeting in compliance with what was ordered by the court, in order to restart the whole process and register the late Genius Kadungure’s estate.

“His father, two sisters and uncle attended the meeting and it was agreed that the siblings jointly perform duties of executor,” said the family lawyer, Shingi Ushewekunze.

Ushewekunze said the family will now start a fresh process.

“Now, the family, through the two sisters, will begin the normal administration of the estate and share the wealth as they wish.

“The court ruled in their favour and it is now on record that Ginimbi died without a will,” said Ushewekunze.

By A Correspondent- Actress and socialite, Lorraine Guyo, who survived a car accident last Friday, has praised God for giving her another chance.

The accident occurred in Braeside on her way back from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.

In an interview with H-Metro, she said being alive, after such a terrible accident, was the most precious gift she could ever imagine.

“I just feel like God gave me another chance to show my talent and to fulfil all the desires of my heart,” said Lorraine.

“I have minor injuries, but I am fine. I didn’t seek any psychological help because it’s unnecessary right now I just need to praise God.

“I am able to do all my chores and everything on my own.” Lorraine said a lot of people didn’t expect to see her happy, so soon after the accident.

“People were surprised to see me at the NAMAs, maybe, they expected me to be down but I know I had genuine reasons to attend the awards.

“I was given an opportunity to present at the NAMAs, and it was my first time, can anyone skip that golden opportunity?

“Obviously, I couldn’t let that opportunity go. God blessed me with talent and I have to embrace it.

“I don’t think I owe anyone any explanation of what I have to do or not.”

She added: “Right now, I am not even worried about my car that was damaged.

“I am just grateful that I cheated death and I am here to witness my future.

“I got time to celebrate with other celebrities and friends at the NAMAs and that’s the best thing I could do to ease stress.”

She also urged people to love one another.

“I just urge people not to hold grudges, life is too short.

“We should just learn to love one another and support each other while praising the Lord for the gift of life,” she said. -H Metro

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum has reported that 11 of the 16 people arrested in connection with violence and murder at the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally held in Kwekwe over the weekend have been released.

In a statement, the forum said:

11 of the 16 Zanu PF youths arrested for allegedly killing a CCC supporter at a rally addressed by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in Kwekwe on Sunday have been released. Police did not give reasons for releasing the 11 facing such a serious crime.

The suspects, who are suspected ZANU PF members were arrested for the murder of 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube, damaging several vehicles, and injuring many people, some of which were treated and discharged while some are hospitalised and are in critical condition.

The five who are represented by different lawyers were not asked to plead when they appeared before Kwekwe regional magistrate Florence Nago who remanded them in custody to March 15. 

It is alleged that on February 27 at around 1530 hours, one of the accused persons stabbed Ncube with a sharp object thrice on the back. Ncube was rushed to Kwekwe General Hospital and was confirmed dead upon admission.

All the accused persons were positively identified by witnesses who alerted police leading to their subsequent arrest at around 5:30 pm on the same day.

They were found in possession of spears, knives and machetes.

It is alleged that the accused persons disturbed the peace, security and order of the public at Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre open space when they threw stones, spears, knives home-made petrol missiles and used sjamboks and catapults to inflict bodily harm to people who were at a CCC campaign rally.

The state opposed bail saying the accused might abscond court and are likely to interfere with witnesses. Tembo and Shoshera have pending attempted murder and murder cases respectively.

By A Correspondent- Some teachers’ unions have distanced themselves from a salary deal that was agreed and signed between the government and the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) on Monday.

This comes after it emerged that over 50 school heads and 32 teachers had been suspended after they stayed away from work citing incapacitation.

On Monday, the government announced that it had met with the Apex Council in the NJNC, where the union leaders signed the agreement sealing a recent salary deal that includes a 20% wage increase.https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/featured/?limit=4

But some teachers’ unions said they were not part of the deal. Progressive Teachers Unions of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou said:

We were not involved.

Government, as usual, met with its praise singers in Apex Council, whose hands are greased by personal emoluments in parastatals where they are board members. It’s a travesty and insult to teachers for such people to misrepresent civil servants for personal gain. All civil servants are angry and apprehensive and no amount of lies and brutality can outstrip their anger.

In a statement, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) said: “Artuz has noted the manufactured agreement between the government of Zimbabwe, who is our employer, and the Apex Council, that purports to represent workers unions.”

Tapedza Zhou, president of the Educators Union of Zimbabwe, said the “PSC (Public Service Commission) should stop manipulating the NJNC by congesting it with pseudo unions”.

But Apex Council secretary-general David Dzatsunga said PTUZ and ARTUZ were not part of NJNC. He said:

The PTUZ and Artuz are not part of the Apex Council because they opted not to belong to the organisation out of their own will.

So those members, who have opted out of the NJNC, cannot negotiate with the employer. That explains why the same members will not be able to sit down with the government for salary negotiations.

Teachers have been on strike since schools reopened on February 7, 2021, and according to Zimbabwe National Union of School Heads secretary-general Munyaradzi Majoni, almost 50 school heads and teachers had been suspended countrywide.-newsday

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum has reported that 11 of the 16 people arrested in connection with violence and murder at the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally held in Kwekwe over the weekend have been released.

In a statement seen by Pindula News, the forum said:

11 of the 16 Zanu PF youths arrested for allegedly killing a CCC supporter at a rally addressed by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in Kwekwe on Sunday have been released. Police did not give reasons for releasing the 11 facing such a serious crime.

The suspects, who are suspected ZANU PF members were arrested for the murder of 35-year-old Mbongeni Ncube, damaging several vehicles, and injuring many people, some of which were treated and discharged while some are hospitalised and are in critical condition.

The five who are represented by different lawyers were not asked to plead when they appeared before Kwekwe regional magistrate Florence Nago who remanded them in custody to March 15. 

It is alleged that on February 27 at around 1530 hours, one of the accused persons stabbed Ncube with a sharp object thrice on the back. Ncube was rushed to Kwekwe General Hospital and was confirmed dead upon admission.

All the accused persons were positively identified by witnesses who alerted police leading to their subsequent arrest at around 5:30 pm on the same day.

They were found in possession of spears, knives and machetes.

It is alleged that the accused persons disturbed the peace, security and order of the public at Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre open space when they threw stones, spears, knives home-made petrol missiles and used sjamboks and catapults to inflict bodily harm to people who were at a CCC campaign rally.

The state opposed bail saying the accused might abscond court and are likely to interfere with witnesses. Tembo and Shoshera have pending attempted murder and murder cases respectively.

By A Correspondent-Citizens Coalition for Change, President Nelson Chamisa has hinted at holding a rally in Bulawayo.

Chamisa has so far held three oversubscribed rallies introducing his new political outfit, CCC.

Zanu PF has disrupted all of the rallies, panicking the popularity of the youthful opposition leader ahead of the next year’s national elections.

Hinting on the Bulawayo rally, CCC’s deputy spokesperson, Gift Ostallos Siziba, urged Bulawayo to prepare for Chamisa.

He posted: Painting the City of Kings and Queens Yellow. We are ready, it’s the Citizens movement, everyone is welcome. Be there, Register to Vote and be part of this exciting journey to win Zimbabwe for Change. #YellowSkies

By- The Zimbabweans government is the only country in the world that is harassing and arresting its citizens for covid-19 rules instead of ensuring that people are safe from the pandemic.

The government, through its police, has arrested more than 1,5 million people nationwide for what it said was violations of Covid-19 regulations.

This number has risen since the start of the lockdown in March 2020.

Police on their Twitter page said 1 742 people were arrested on February 27.
“The ZRP reports that on February 27 1742 arrests were recorded for Covid-19 related breaches throughout the country. The cumulative number of arrests since March 30 2020 now stands at 1 551 902.

“546 arrests were recorded under operation No to Cross Border Crimes/ Fhasi Ngamilandu Yamukanoni Yamashango/ Mhosva Pamiganhu Ngadzipere/ Amacala Kawaphele Emingceleni Yelizwe. The cumulative number of arrests since January 1 2021 now stands at 115 790. 126 arrests were recorded under operation Chikorokoza Ngachipere/ Isitsheketsha Kasiphele/ No to Machete Gangs. The cumulative number of arrests since January now stands at 9 694,” said the police.

By-Two top officials at the Mines and Mining Development ministry in Mashonaland East province were arraigned yesterday before the courts for criminal abuse of office charges after allocating mining claims without the following procedure.

Godfrey Dadirai (40), a geologist, and Racheal Nkomo (29), a survey technician, were both remanded out of custody on $20 000 bail each by Marondera magistrate Rumbidzai Munemo.

They will return to court on March 11 for trial.

The state alleges that in February 2019, Zimbabwe International Quarries Company submitted an application to the Mines ministry to register mining claims in ward 8, Mutawatawa, under prospecting licences 031157-60 to extract black granite.

The application was referred to the two accused persons for verification.

On April 16, Nkomo compiled a report which she addressed to the provincial mining director (PMD) stating that she had no objections to the registration of the mining claims.

On June 7 the same year, Dadirai also compiled his report, which he forwarded to the PMD highlighting that he had done the verification exercise and recommended that the applicant be awarded a certificate of registration.

Investigations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) unearthed that the land in question was occupied by villagers and was not open to pegging and prospecting.

It was also established that there was no written consent obtained from Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Zvataida Rural District Council.

Two other Mines ministry officers Tizah Mandava (31) and Zvinodaishe Mubariri (30) were also arrested for criminal abuse of office for illegally allocating black granite claims in UMP.

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By-A Chiredzi boy who is just 18 will spend the next nine years behind bars after sodomising a boy from the neighbourhood.

Chiredzi Regional Magistrate Judith Zuyu suspended three years of the sentence bringing down the effective jail sentence down from 12.

The boy must be cursing his gods because had the crime been committed a year earlier, he would have escaped with a wholly suspended prison sentence because of age.

Learnmore Manganye (18) of Village 9 Chizvirizvi, Chief Tshovani, Chiredzi sodomised an eight-year-old boy until he had a running tummy and could not walk properly.
Manganye was found guilty of aggravated indecent assault.
The Mirror also attended the court session.
Giving sentence, Magistrate Zuyu said young boys are no longer safe due to unscrupulous people like Manganye.
“We used to get worried about our young girls being not safe but now our young boys are also not safe and young people are now living in fear because of people like you,” said Magistrate Zuyu.
The Mirror heard that on January 6, 2022 after midday, Manganye called the complainant who was playing with other kids and took him to a bush. He ordered the boy to lie down, removed his pants and inserted his organ into the back of the boy.
The boy cried for help but Manganye hit him on the head and continued penetrating him.
The matter came to light when the boy had a runny stomach the following day and could not walk properly. He then told his grandmother what has transpired and the matter was reported to the Police.
Manganye pleaded not guilty and accused the grandmother of fabricating the story because his cattle once grazed on her maize.
Magistrate Zuyu however, said it was unlikely for small children to make such serious allegations.
Rutendo Ndibwo appeared for the state.
-Masvingo Mirror

By A Correspondent-Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi has resigned owing to health issues, the office of the President and Cabinet has announced. In a statement Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Misheck Sibanda said Hodzi will be deployed elsewhere when he gets better. Reads the announcement:

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET, DR. M.J.M. SIBANDA, FOLLOWING THE RESIGNATION OF PROSECUTOR-GENERAL HONOURABLE KUMBIRAI HOOZI, HARARE, 1st MARCH, 2012

It is with regret that I announce the resignation of Honourable Kumbirai Hodzi, as Prosecutor General. His resignation has come about due to ill health requiring medical attention. In the light of this, His Excellency the President, Dr ED Mnangagwa has accepted the resignation. His Excellency is ready to redeploy Hon Hodzi elsewhere in the Service as soon as his health rallies back.

Hon. Hodzi was appointed Prosecutor General in July 2018 during which far-reaching institutional changes were effected in the Office of the Prosecutor General. Prior to this appointment, Hon Hodzi served Government as Deputy Attorney General.

On behalf of His Excellency the President, the Office of the President and Cabinet, and indeed on my behalf, I wish Honourable Hodzi speedy recovery.

By- The self-proclaimed prophet and founder of Prophetic and Deliverance Ministries (PHD), Walter Magaya, airlifted a dozen Zimbabweans to Kenya last week and paraded them at the airport.

Magaya airlifted his Zimbabwean followers to 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, 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.

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Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa says Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is sponsoring terrorism following the brutal murder of Mboneni Ncube in Kwekwe on Sunday.

According to President Chamisa, Mr Mnangagwa is responsible for the violent disruption of the opposition party’s rally in Kwekwe on Sunday.

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 urged the church to exorcise the demon of violence possessing Zanu PF leaders.

Said President Chamisa: “We urge the church to speak out against violence. Zanu PF leaders are possessed by a demon of violence.

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- A Ruwa man was on Monday arraigned before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda over an attempted murder charge after he got involved in an accident, and became violent towards the other driver.

Brighton Chitereko was remanded in custody March 10 this year.

Allegations are that on February 26 around 4:30pm, the complainant Pio Harutsanyi (58) and Chitereko were involved in a road accident along Robert Mugabe Road.

Hurutsanyi then followed the accused’s vehicle and blocked it in Hillside.
Chitereko allegedly became violent, took an iron bar from his car and hit the complainant four times on the head.
The scene was attended by police officers from Braeside, who arrested Chitereko.

Harutsanyi was referred to hospital for medical attention after suffering head injuries.

Caroline Mutimusakwa prosecuted.

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By-The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has announced that it will be using the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) definition of employment to classify the country’s employment figures hence the inclusion of sex work as “employment.”

The government institution said it would be using this definition during the National Population and Housing Census to be held next month.

Zimstat yesterday said the 2022 Population and Housing Census to be held from 21 to 30 April will establish the country’s employment and unemployment rates.
ILO estimates that sex workers support between five to eight people with their earnings and they contribute to economic activity.

However, sex work remains illegal in the country while most people in the informal sector consider themselves unemployed despite generating incomes.

In an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing census training for provincial government officials in Bulawayo, Zimstat acting manager Surveys and Provincial Operations Mr Langton Chikeya said part of the census exercise will be to establish the country’s working population.
Mr Chikeya said anyone involved in profit generating projects, including sex work, will be considered to be a worker.
“If we get our working population then we are going to classify them into a labour force where we have people who are employed and those who are not employed. So, we define employment as work performed for others in exchange of pay, profit or family gain. So, those who are employed are employees for example, a statistician is an employee of a certain company and those who are self-employed or we can call them on account workers for instance vendors can be called on account workers, because they are doing work for profit,” said Mr Chikeya.
“You can also talk about sex workers, they are doing work for profit or family gain. We also have employers who also fall under the bracket of employment.”
He said another group of gainfully employed people are those working for a family business although they might be directly paid as they also get some form of benefits.
Mr Chikeya said employed individuals are those performing an economic activity to provide goods and services and are paid for it.
“But work excludes activities that do not produce goods and services. Activities such as begging and stealing we cannot consider that as work because they are not producing goods or a service,” he said.
Mr Chikeya said the census will also make a classification for individuals who will be considered to be unemployed.
“We have part of unemployment, there are three conditions that are supposed to be met if we want to say this person is unemployed. We are saying a person is unemployed if the person is without work, is seeking work and available for work,” said Mr Chikeya.
“If you do not meet any of these three you are not in unemployment. I think that is where most people get it wrong when they classify unemployment. You have to satisfy the three conditions if you are to be considered unemployed for you to be called unemployed.”
He said individuals who might not be working and are not seeking employment are not classified as unemployed.
Mr Chikeya said Zimstat is also seeking to establish the prevalence of child labour cases in the country.
“The census is looking at the working population so we are collecting information on people who are 10 years and above. Usually, we are supposed to collect information for 15-year-olds and above that is the working age population. So, we have included the 10-year-olds and above so that we can capture data on working children,” Mr Chikeya.
He said through the exercise, the country will also establish the number of discouraged workers.
“Labour force is important because it shows us the unemployment rate, and it also shows that level where we are in terms of labour force in Zimbabwe. For example, you might say a person is unemployed, but if that person does not meet the three criteria that I mentioned, that person is not seeking work and is available for work, that person is a discouraged work seeker,” he said.
“They have no work; they want the work, but are not looking for work because they know that they are not going to find work. It will show that our country does not have enough jobs for people and this comes from the census. This is good that the census is taking every household and everyone is counted. This is the most appropriate methodology to get such information than a survey because we are going to talk to everyone.” Chronicle

By- Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa said he was getting reports from police officers who say the ruling ZANU PF forces them to violate their work ethic.

Police and other security forces are being accused of being partisan and brutalising opposition members.

He said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is a state institution, not an asset of the ruling party.
Chamisa said government workers are aware that the country’s fortunes will change for the better if they vote for him.

By-Corrupt syndicates that wake up early morning to join the queue at the passport office in Harare have resurfaced and are targeting impatient applicants whom they are charging between US$10 and US$20 to jump the queue.

Although the passport office is offering an efficient service to the public, syndicates comprising illegal vendors, taxi drivers and money changers, who ply their businesses outside the premises, are taking advantage of the increasing number of applicants to solicit for money.

Growing publicity on the excellent service being offered by the passport office in Harare, has attracted more passport applicants, a development that has resulted in long queues emerging.
Over 600 people are being served daily and others have to complete the process the following day.
The passport office starts the day by serving those who would have failed to complete the process the previous day before entertaining new applicants.
The corrupt syndicates are now making a killing, approaching late comers who appear too busy and impatient, and offering to assist them in jumping the queue for a fee.
Instead of publicly marketing their dirty service, the touts have devised a new method of observing the applicants as they enter the premises, following them to the back of the queue.
They discourage people from following the queue, accusing the officers of delaying the process.
Later on, the touts start marketing their tainted services, describing it as a faster and hassle-free way of acquiring the travel document.
The Herald last week deployed journalists who went undercover with a view to get an appreciation of the situation at the passport office.
Upon arrival at the offices, the journalists joined the long queue.
While in the queue, a scruffy lad whispered to one of the reporters that the process was slow.
“You may not be served today because of this long queue. Again the system is currently offline and it will take time to be fixed,” said the young man as he pulled the reporter by the hand.
While off the queue, he offered the journalist a position right in front of the queue.
“We have our boys in the queue and you choose where you want to be and be served quickly,” he said.
Immediately, a young woman with a baby strapped on her back arrived and took over the case, charging the reporter US$20 for the same favour.
“Just pay us US$20 and I will take you to that boy putting on a white cap,” she said.
While the reporter was talking to the woman, the shabby lad went back to the queue to get more clients.
The woman insisted she could not charge less because she had braved the early morning cold to join the queue together with her baby.
“As you can see, I have a young baby but I sacrificed to be here as early as 5am. I cannot charge less than US$20,” she said.
After negotiations, the fee was reduced to US$10.
The reporter expressed some interest and he was taken to the bench on the front row where a boy wearing a white cap offered him a seat.
People in the queue were in the dark and they could not even complain.
However, the reporter, who already has a valid passport, left the bench as if he wanted to collect the US$10 from his car before driving off after the mission had been accomplished.
The Herald established that the syndicate involves vendors, taxi drivers and money changers who operate outside the new passport building.
They engage in the corrupt activities to supplement their income.
However, people who spoke to The Herald yesterday could not hide their joy at the service they got at the passport office.
Mr Derrick Ncube said it took him two days to complete the process but he was happy with the service.
“I came yesterday a bit late but they attended to me. Because of the increasing number of applicants, I had to complete the process today.
“We were the first to be served before the new applicants were attended but I am so happy. The service is just good,” said Mr Ncube.
An elderly woman who preferred anonymity hailed the Civil Registry Department for an excellent service.
“I am a senior citizen and the officers here treated me well. I was served without joining the queue and it took me less than an hour to complete the passport application process.
“The service was simply excellent,” she said.
Ms Mitchelle Neshato praised the officers for a good service but called for an improvement on the electronic system maintenance.
“The system, at times is offline and there is need for an improvement in that respect to prevent technical glitches and unnecessary delays,” she said.
The new e-passport was launched by President Mnangagwa in December last year.
Issuance of e-passports began on January 18 as the Central Registry Department heeded Government’s directive to smoothen the process of acquiring travel documents which hitherto was mired in corrupt tendencies and bureaucracy.
The launch of the e-passport and the state-of-the-art passport enrolment centre, is in line with the Government’s vision for a modern and digitalised economy.
Strategic investment in key areas of the digital economy is seen as a critical way of Zimbabwe keeping pace with the dynamic technological environment.
When he launched the e-passport, the President said the rolling out of the travel document dovetailed with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) objective of modernising the economy through the use of ICTs and digital technology.
The production of the e-passport ushered the country’s entry into the era of smart technology in travel and identification documents and conforms with the dictates of regional and international conventions, protocols and treaties that Zimbabwe is party to, particularly those relating to civil and travel documents.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation Convention requires that member states take measures to ensure the integrity, authenticity and security of travel and identity documents.
The e-passport will be machine readable to eradicate counterfeits.
The enhanced security features are expected to boost authorities’ quest in fighting cross-border organised crimes and illegal migration and maintain the integrity of the country’s immigration system.
President Mnangagwa is on record saying the Government was committed to ensuring that every citizen has easy access to vital civil registration and travel documents.
He said he was alive to the challenges people had been experiencing in acquiring travel and other official documents, resulting in the accumulation of a huge backlog.
The implementation of the biometric system is now at full throttle and is expected to culminate in increased production of not just e-passports, but also national identity cards, birth certificates, entry visas as well as residence permits.
The era of long queues and corrupt tendencies in the issuance of vital civil registration documents is set to be eradicated by this system. Herald

By- Bulawayo man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife for not serving him enough food.

Luckmore Sibanda (41) from Makokoba suburb was not asked to plead when he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Racheal Mukanga facing physical abuse charges as defined in Section 3 (1) (a) as read with Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act Chapter 5:16.

Sibanda was remanded out of custody to March 9 on $8 000 bail.
The State case was that on 19 February 2022 and at around 9pm, Sibanda returned home from a beer drink and found his wife, Belinda Gwizi (30) sleeping.
The complainant woke up and served him food.
It is reported that Sibanda who was visibly drunk started complaining saying his wife had not given him enough food.
A misunderstanding ensued between the two parties resulting in Sibanda mercilessly punching his wife with fists on her left ear several times.
Sensing danger, Gwizi bolted out of the house and tried to run away but Sibanda caught up with her and continued assaulting her with fists.
As if the fists were not enough, Sibanda took a switch which he also used to assault his wife with several times all over the body.
Gwizi sustained a painful ear as a result of the savage attack over food.
She went and reported the matter to the police leading to her husband’s arrest and subsequent appearance in court.

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By-Absa IT specialist Xolela Masebeni, who allegedly fraudulently transferred R103m into six bank accounts over four months, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape at the weekend.

“Police can confirm they are investigating a case of murder after a 31-year-old man was fatally shot outside his home at Unati Mkefa area, Ezibeleni, on Saturday afternoon,” said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli.
According to Nkohli, Masebeni was sitting in the yard with four friends when two men arrived.
“It is said Masebeni stood up and approached the two unknown men. His friends heard several gunshots and started running.
“Masebeni sustained several gunshot wounds in the upper body and was rushed to the nearest clinic where he succumbed to his injuries.
“It is believed the two armed suspects fled the scene in a silver-grey VW Polo,” Nkohli said.
The police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact the nearest local police station or call 08600 10111.
Masebeni and his wife Athembile Mpani faced charges of theft, fraud and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
One of the accounts into which Masebeni transferred the stolen money was his own account, one was his wife’s, one a business account, and the other three belonged to people whom the state believes have ties to the couple.
Besides buying seven cars with cash, the two also allegedly bought two properties in Khayelitsha on the same day. The state accuses them of spending more than R250,000 during a shopping spree in Sandton on one day.
They were both granted bail of R50,000 early this month.
Their case was postponed to March.
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By- Zanu PF is reportedly directing the Zimbabwe Republic Police members to clamp down on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters.

This was revealed by the CCC leader Nelson Chamisa on Sunday.

Chamisa said he was getting reports from police officers saying that the ruling Zanu PF was forcing them to violate their work ethic.

Police and other security forces are being accused of being partisan and brutalising opposition members.

He said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is a state institution, not an asset of the ruling party.
Chamisa said government workers are aware that the country’s fortunes will change for the better if they vote for him.

By- Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa said he was getting reports from police officers who say the ruling Zanu PF forces them to violate their work ethic.

Police and other security forces are being accused of being partisan and brutalising opposition members.

He said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is a state institution, not an asset of the ruling party.
Chamisa said government workers are aware that the country’s fortunes will change for the better if they vote for him.

Botswana rapper/comedian Penene Ponono sent social media into a frenzy after he allegedly attempted to commit suicide during a Facebook live video. 

In the video, Ponono could be seen climbing a tree with a rope in his hand. He wrote on his Facebook live video post;

People won’t understand what you going through until you act stupid… I am sorry I love you all.

It is not clear if it was a prank or not. 

Ponono’s “suicide attempt” comes just a couple of days after South African rapper, producer and songwriter, Riky Rick committed suicide.

Riky Rick, real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado, died on Wednesday after allegedly committing suicide. He was 34-years-old.

Riky Rick was found hanging by his friends at his estate home in north Joburg. His friends managed to rescue him and immediately rushed him to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was too late, and he did not make it.

Riky Rick suffered from severe depression and previously made a video in which he talked about his mental condition.

Before he shockingly took his own life, Riky Rick spent his last moments penning heartfelt letters to his wife Bianca Naidoo and his two children Maik and Jordan.

In his suicide note, Riky Rick revealed he was struggling with depression and he couldn’t go on. He pleaded with his wife Bianca Naidoo and his two children to forgive him for giving up. 

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Citizens’ Coalition For Change leader President Nelson Chamisa says Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is sponsoring terrorism following the brutal murder of Mboneni Ncube in Kwekwe on Sunday.

According to President Chamisa, Mr Mnangagwa is responsible for the violent disruption of the opposition party’s rally in Kwekwe on Sunday.

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 urged the church to exorcise the demon of violence possessing Zanu PF leaders.

Said President Chamisa: “We urge the church to speak out against violence. Zanu PF leaders are possessed by a demon of violence.

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.”