Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa has said the late human rights defender Dewa Mavhinga was a solid democrat and fighter.

Dewa Mavhinga was found dead in a hotel room on Saturday.

Said President Chamisa in a brief statement:

I’m in the countryside yet so gutted and deeply devastated. Death is always an unbearable blow.

We’ve lost a fighter, an intelligent patriot, rights defender & a solid democrat.A Cde in the struggle for freedom in Zimbabwe.A very humble Comrade indeed! My Condolences to his beloved wife Fiona & the entire family.

I’m really saddened. May God grant us the courage to be bold and brave through it all. RIP my Cde!

Statement by MDC Alliance Secretary for Health and Child Welfare Dr Henry Madzorera on the Omicron variant.

About Omicron and how to respond to it

The Omicron variant of SARS CO-V-2 was first identified in Botswana and South Africa just over two weeks ago.

It is now present in all the WHO regions of the world. It has over 30 mutations on its spike protein and this has caused extreme panic among world leaders.

We have seen the introduction of somewhat irrational and knee-jerk decisions that are not guided by science.

It is generally believed that because of the number of mutations of the Omicron variant and the fact that it has all the mutations of previous variants, it is likely to combine all the vicious attributes of previous COVID-19 infections, in terms of transmissibility and possibly, severity of illness.

At this stage, these predictions remain speculation because the epidemic is still unfolding and there is a lot more to learn.

In the meantime, we must all exercise caution and continue to religiously observe all COVID-19 safe protocols.

These include washing our hands regularly with soap, sanitising, wearing masks, respecting cough etiquette, social distancing, avoiding crowded & poorly ventilated rooms, staying outdoors as much as possible and avoiding super spreader events, including funerals, large political gatherings, large celebrations, and ZUPCO buses.

Vaccination of all eligible Zimbabweans remains one of the most important interventions. Government must redouble its efforts to get ten million people vaccinated as soon as possible.

Because of the paucity of information in these early phases of the omicron pandemic, these tried and tested scientifically proven methods of transmission prevention should suffice.

Unfortunately, the ill-thought-out COVID-19 containment measures announced by the developed world do not have the backing of Science and do not inspire any sense of global solidarity in the fight against the pandemic.

As new evidence accrues, we hope those measures will be proven impotent and be reviewed promptly.

The Government of Zimbabwe has also announced measures to contain the virus and prevent a nasty fourth wave.

These measures include mandatory PCR testing for COVID-19 at ports of entry and mandatory quarantine, both at the expense of those travelling.

Unfortunately, these measures have been clumsily imposed without regard for the science and the consequences of the said measures.

Most agree that imposing a mandatory two-week quarantine for persons who test negative is grossly unreasonable and must be reconsidered.

We implore the government to remove the unreasonable border controls, especially the mandatory quarantine particularly for those who test negative.

Mass testing remains important to ensure we isolate those with the infection. The testing should be done by government at a nominal fee and on a not for profit basis.

This is not the time for anybody to profiteer from the pandemic. The economic burden is heavy on the people already. Self-isolation can be done at home as has been in the past.

Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has announced that the High Court has dismissed charges of incitement to Public Violence laid against him by the state when he was arrested in July last year.

Chin’ono who has endured 15 months before the Harare Magistrates court applied for exception of charges on the basis that the charges raised by the state did not amount to a criminal offence.

His application was dismissed at the Harare Magistrates court prompting him to approach the High Court to challenge the decision of the lower court.

The High Court has just dismissed charges against him.

“The High Court of Zimbabwean has dismissed the charges against me for Incitement to Public Violence. It means my arrest was & my case were trumped up as I have always argued! I spent the past 15 months in jails and courts for something that I didn’t do! It was cruel and tragic,” said Chin’ono while posting on Twitter.

By A Correspondent- The rape trial of Harare-based pastor, Tapiwa Freddy, has been set for the 6th of January 2022.

The founder and leader of Goodness and Mercy Ministries appeared in court for his routine remand this Monday.

Prosecutors told the court that they are prepared to commence the trial on the 6th of January 2022 after carrying out further investigations.

Freddy (39), is facing allegations of raping a 33-year-old Harare woman on several occasions.

The self-styled prophet was arrested last month on allegations of raping the woman after promising to assist her with the upkeep of her child.

The court heard that three months after the death of the complainant’s husband in 2020, Freddy proposed love to the woman but she spurned her advances as she was still mourning her husband as per traditional protocols.

Some time in November 2020, Freddy reportedly visited the complainant’s rural home to see her child.

On his return, Freddy allegedly raped the complainant and instructed her to consider him as her new husband, threatening to cast a spell over her if she resisted.

Prosecutors further alleged that sometime in August this year, Freddy took her victim to Moja Shopping Centre in Mbare.

He reportedly physically abused the woman, who is physically challenged and nearly overran her following a heated argument-statemedia

By A Correspondent- Zimbabwe recorded one death and 523 new cases of Covid-19 yesterday, statistics from the Health ministry have revealed.

By A Correspondent- Exiled former ZANU PF politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa against trying to oust his deputy in government and in the ruling party, Constantino Chiwenga.

This follows reports that Mnangagwa’s allies are plotting a vote of no confidence against Chiwenga fearing that he may want to run for the presidency in 2023.

Chiwenga was Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander in 2017 when the military overthrew the late Robert Mugabe and replaced him with Mnangagwa.

Other reports allege Mnangagwa and Chiwenga fell out immediately after colluding to get rid of Mugabe after the former reneged on a deal to serve only one presidential term.

Writing on Twitter, Moyo, who was was part of the G40 faction which rivalled Mnangagwa’s Lacoste, said history is now repeating itself. Said Moyo:History repeats itself as a farce. People in ZANU PF need to wake up and smell the coffee.

Some of us learnt our lessons about Mnangagwa’s treachery in 2004; after the so-called Tsholotsho Declaration.

Emmerson is a user. In short, he is a snake. He used Chiwenga in 2017.

The Tsholotsho Declaration refers to a clandestine meeting organised by a faction loyal to Mnangagwa in 2004 to plot ZANU PF’s succession.

The plot’s objective was to have Mnangagwa elevated to the vice presidency ahead of Joice Mujuru, succeeding the late Simon Muzenda.

In another tweet, Moyo suggested that Mnangagwa’s loyalists in Masvingo and Midlands Provinces were plotting Chiwenga’s downfall unaware that they were playing with fire. Wrote Moyo:

Dear Mnangagwa, your clansmen in Zanu PF are mobilising dirty tricks against your deputy in government, who is also one of your two deputies in your party.

You do not need me of all people to warn you that you are playing a dangerous game, as good as digging your own political grave!

Mnangagwa carried out a coup to grab power, lying that he is bringing in a new dispensation and a new Republic to end what used to happen in the Mugabe days; yet he is doing the same and, in some cases, doing worse.

By A Correspondent- Civil servants will continue getting their salaries in local currency even though they received their bonuses in US dollars.

Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube on Friday revealed that while bonuses were paid in foreign currency, Government will continue to pay salaries in local currency.

Civil servants’ representatives have been pushing for salaries to be paid in foreign currency but Ncube said payment of bonuses in USD is a “once-off gesture” from President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Said Ncube:

No (We are not going to pay salaries in US dollars.) This is a once-off gesture from His Excellency, just to deal with inflationary pressures that we saw emerging in this last quarter.

We will continue to pay our normal salaries in Zimbabwe dollars.

Ncube said Treasury has released about US$120 million for civil servants’ bonuses as well as civil service pensioners and war veterans and this has been done to cushion them against rising inflation.

He said:

In terms of the civil servants bonuses for this year, we basically released about US$120 million.

We hope this will go a long way in dealing with the inflationary pressures they are facing.

This is the decision of the President to deal with those inflationary pressures. Inflation has been ticking up so we just want to make sure that they are protected from this inflation.

So, we thought that it would be a good idea to certainly pay them in US dollars. This also covers pensioners, as well as war veterans.

By A Correspondent- Vendors selling foodstuffs, mainly drinks, fruits and snacks at most toll gates across the country are now engaged in illegal forex deals thereby depriving the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) of the much-needed foreign currency.

The vendors are reportedly buying foreign currency at black market rates so motorists can use Zimbabwe dollars to pay tollgate fees at official rates.

The majority of motorists will be more than willing to deal with the forex dealers as they will be paying less in local currency than in USD since there is a huge discrepancy between the official rate used by ZINARA and the parallel market rate used by vendors.

ZINARA charges US$2 for light vehicles or ZWL$164 in local currency. Vendors would offer motorists ZWL$164 for just US$1 making it a no-brainer for the latter to take the offer.

As a result, ZINARA is being deprived of thousands of US dollars in potential revenue as the money is being mopped up at tollgates by the vendors as motorists choose to convert their USD to local currency which they then use to pay toll fees.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said vending and money changing at tollgates is against the law and those engaging in such activities will be arrested.

He said:

As the police and ZINARA, we have taken a common position that vending and foreign currency dealings at tollgates are illegal.

The police will take all the necessary measures to ensure the illegal vendors are removed from tollgates.

Those who resist will be arrested. We also urged ZINARA officials who are also at toll gates to conscientise the people that vending and money changing are illegal.

Asst Comm Nyathi also warned police officers who dabble in such activities and join money-changers that the long arm of the law will catch up with them.-statemedia

By A Correspondent- A Harare man swallowed 20 ecstasy tablets to avoid arrest after he was cornered by police detectives.

Aubrey David John Judge (55) of Greendale, Harare, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje on Friday facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs

He was represented by Macpatrick Zinyakatira. His bail ruling was set for Monday.

Prosecutors told the court that on 1 December this year at around 3 PM, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Drugs Section, Harare, received a tip-off that the accused was in possession of dangerous drugs.

The detectives proceeded to Arcadia Shopping Centre in Braeside, Harare where they located the accused and identified themselves.

John Judge then immediately swallowed a plastic sachet containing 20 ecstasy tablets in a bid to conceal them.

The detectives forced him to spit out the plastic sachet containing the pills.

Tests were conducted and came out positive for Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, which is a part of a dangerous drug with an approximate weight of 4.5 grams.

The 20 ecstasy tablets had a street value of $20 000.-newsday

By A Correspondent- Over 2000 inmates have tested positive for Covid-19 in the country’s prisons since the pandemic outbreak, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services has announced.

ZPCS Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu told the Sunday Mail that they managed to contain the situation and avoided further spreading of the virus.

“As part of measures to contain its (the virus) spread, the ZPCS has been religiously following and adhering to both the WHO (World Health Organisation) and national guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of this virus.”
He added: “Those infected have been isolated to curb the spread of the disease. Uptake of vaccination has also been pleasing.
“We are also cognisant of the fact that there is a new variant that was recently detected in Botswana and South Africa; hence the ZPCS continues to conduct awareness campaigns within its cantonment areas.
“In terms of statistics, a total number of 992 officers and 2 038 inmates were infected with the virus, with 32 deaths being recorded (10 officers, 18 inmates and four dependants).”

He said 90 percent of all prison officers have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

-Sunday Mail

By A Correspondent- Pedzisai Scott Sakupwanya, a dealer considered close to the first family, has been kicked out of a gold mining venture in Penhalonga, Manicaland province.
Sakupwanya’s Better Brands company had been allocated 132 gold claims at Redwing Ming Company (RMC) under hazy circumstances.
Rival miners, the surrounding community and local advocacy groups were accusing Sakupwanya of having become the law unto himself by terrorising competitors and defying the police for causing extensive environmental damage at Redwing.
They reported that the gold miner claimed that the mining concessions he was running in Penhalonga belonged to President Mnangagwa.
Sakupwanya is a prominent member of the Affirmative Action Group, which is considered an elitist club of ruling ZANU PF sympathisers disguised as beneficiaries of black empowerment.
In early October, Information for Development Trust (IDT), working in collaboration with The Standard newspaper, reached out to Charamba over Sakupwanya’s alleged abuse of the president’s name and he threatened that namedroppers would “rot in jail”.

There has been a serious level of name-dropping by people who are trying to ride rough-shod over the law in the name of the leadership. We take a very dim view of such personalities and in the event that we catch up with them, those guys will rot in jail.
Tell that Sakupwanya that, really, he must look at his articles of association and see if the president is a shareholder (in Betterbrands).
A follow-up by Grazers News, the IDT online publication, established that the caretaker management at Redwing had resolved to stop Better Brands from operating at the goldfields.

In a letter dated 29 November 2021 that was addressed to Better Brands, Knowledge Hofisi, the Redwing interim corporate rescue manager, said he had replaced Sakupwanya’s company.
Duatlet Investments is now set to partner with Redwing, a subsidiary of Metallon Corporation that is domiciled in the UK. Part of the letter reads:
Accordingly, any and all mining activities that are being carried out by Better Brands Mining Company have been suspended and suppressed by the new arrangement and should therefore stop by end of business today. In other words they should immediately vacate RMC premises.
The local community also accused Sakupwanya of fuelling criminal cases in the area after he hired artisanal miners from Kwekwe to boost his operations.
The artisanal miners, commonly known as Mashurugwi, allegedly beat up rivals and went on a stealing spree in the area.
Previous investigations showed that Better Brands’ operations were in violation of Statutory Instrument (SI) 258 of 2018 Environmental Management (Control of Alluvial Mining) (Amendment) Regulations, which outlaws setting up washing plants, ore stockpiles, slime dams or mining ponds within 500 meters from river banks.

-Online

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF supporters in Masvingo last week passed a vote of no confidence to the Minister of State for Masvingo, Ezra Chadzamira, accusing the top politician of engaging in corruption activities.

The party supporters staged a demonstration at the Zanu PF provincial offices a day before Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s visit to the city last Friday for a clean-up campaign.

Zanu PF Women’s League members donning party regalia waved placards denouncing Chadzamira, accusing him of corruption and dividing the ruling party.

The minister, who doubles as the party’s provincial chairperson, stands accused of allocating land and mining claims to close allies while abusing his political muscle.

ZANU PF Masvingo provincial commissar Jevas Masosota confirmed there was a demonstration against Chadzamira but said the party was fully behind the embattled minister despite the shenanigans to soil his name.
He suggested that the demonstration could be connected to the upcoming ZANU PF provincial elections.

Chadzamira, a top ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was recently arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged corruption.

However, the matter was dropped following the intervention of senior ZANU PF officials.
Reports suggest that there has been intense fighting between Chadzamira and his Vice-Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa who is allegedly eyeing to take over the chairmanship post from Chadzamira.

Meanwhile, former ZANU PF MP for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu has warned that the opposition MDC Alliance will gain ground in the province if the intraparty fighting continues. He said:
The confusion in Masvingo Province is a big advantage to Chamisa, mukaita zvokutamba mukomana Masvingo unopinda akavhara kumeso chaiko. [Chamisa will easily take Masvingo if you continue fighting] This demonstrations must be solved nicely kwete zviya zvechibhinya bhinya [not violently], vatotanga kuti #NgaapindeHakeMukomana kumamisha hazviperi mushe. [the rural folks have already started chanting Chamisa’s slogan – NgaapindeHakeMukomana].

Earlier this year, war veterans staged another demonstration in Chiredzi against Chadzamira over the corrupt allocation of sugarcane plots in the Lowveld.

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services has announced that 59 prisoners broke out of correctional facilities countrywide this year.

ZPCS Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu announced this through the Sunday Mail and blamed his staff for the escapes.

“A total of 59 escapees have so far been recorded in 2021 as compared to 48 recorded over the same period in year 2020,” he said.
“However, notwithstanding such escape incidents, the ZPCS continues to conscientise its staff on the need to be vigilant during the call of duty.
Comm-Gen Chihobvu said over 2 000 prisoners have been infected with Covid-19 since the outbreak of the pandemic.
He said 90 percent of all prison officers have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

“As part of measures to contain its (the virus) spread, the ZPCS has been religiously following and adhering to both the WHO (World Health Organisation) and national guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of this virus.”
He added: “Those infected have been isolated to curb the spread of the disease. Uptake of vaccination has also been pleasing.
“We are also cognisant of the fact that there is a new variant that was recently detected in Botswana and South Africa, hence the ZPCS continues to conduct awareness campaigns within its cantonment areas.
“In terms of statistics, a total number of 992 officers and 2 038 inmates were infected with the virus, with 32 deaths being recorded (10 officers, 18 inmates and four dependants).”

-Sunday Mail

By A Correspondent- A Bulawayo-based police officer was found dead in the early hours of Sunday with a deep cut on the back of the head and bruises in the mouth, raising suspicions that he was murdered.

The body of the law enforcement agent was found near Eyethu Sports Bar at Makoni Shopping Centre in Pumula South around 1.30 AM in an area where bar owners were allegedly routinely flouting COVID-19 lockdown measures by operating late into the night.

Residents who spoke to The Sunday News said gangs were patrolling the area and drinking beer at local bars late into the night.

They said the body was discovered by two officers who were on night patrol after a resident reported the matter to the police.

Speaking to The Sunday News, a police officer preferred anonymity their colleague was on the morning shift at Emthunzini base and had knocked off duty at 1 PM on Friday. He said:

The police officers proceeded to check on the state of the body.

When they checked for a pulse on the neck and wrist, no pulse could be felt.

Upon discovering that the body was lifeless one of the officers went to the station to inform their superior.

He added that they managed to positively identify the body as that of their colleague.

The body had a deep cut at the back of the head on the right side and bruises on the mouth, said the officer.

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had not yet commented on the matter.

More: The Sunday News

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has assured members of the security forces that they will not lose their jobs in the new and democratic Zimbabwe.

According to President Chamisa, only the failed Zanu PF leadership will be replaced.

The People’s President made the remarks at the unveiling of Gogo Chamisa’s tombstone in Chiwara, Gutu.

“The army, police and CIOs are patriotic civil servants. We will not replace the security forces- rather we will remove the failed Zanu PF political leadership.

” We will improve the conditions of service for security forces.

Why should a member of the security forces retire without a house? A soldier or police officer’s welfare is a reflection of the government’s concern about its workers,” said President Chamisa.

He added:” I am ready to lead… I am ready to deliver jobs to the young people…I am ready to deliver proper healthcare services.

I am ready to lead the nation… I am ready to end decades of poverty and suffering.

I am ready to end years of Zanu PF oppression.”

By Dorrothy Moyo | The court-doctored party MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has announced he wants a government of national unity.

Last year Mwonzora who has battled distancing himself from Emerson Mnangagwa, denied he is aiming for a unity government, and said at the time:

“In those chats, an impression is being created that I am in discussions with the government to form a Government of National Unity in which I will be Prime Minister.

“The chats are fake and malicious.

“For the record, my goal is not to be Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

“My dream is to see a just and prosperous Zimbabwe where people make their political choices freely and without fear. A Zimbabwe free of political acrimony and rancour. The screenshots being circulated are just fake, cheap and malicious. Unintelligently done.

But speaking over his latest tours, Mwonzora said his structures have opted for unity with ZANU PF leader Emerson Mnangagwa.

https://youtu.be/YQOsJIKPSZ0

“This is one of the first meetings we are doing, to spread our message of dialogue; our message is to make people ready for elections. But basically, it was consultations and advising people of the decision made by the national council for us to intensify the issue of dialogue,” Mwonzora said.

“The results of dialogues are known. We may have a GNU or whatever arrangement, and that is what I was talking about. We want to follow in the footsteps of Morgan Tsvangirai. He did dialogue and it was in the best interests of the people of Zimbabwe. And we want to follow suit. It is up to the people of Zimbabwe, I am ready to serve what the people of Zimbabwe will ask me to do.”

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has assured members of the security forces that they will not lose their jobs in the new and democratic Zimbabwe.

According to President Chamisa, only the failed Zanu PF leadership will be replaced.

The People’s President made the remarks at the unveiling of Gogo Chamisa’s tombstone in Chiwara, Gutu.

“The army, police and CIOs are patriotic civil servants. We will not replace the security forces- rather we will remove the failed Zanu PF political leadership.

” We will improve the conditions of service for security forces.

Why should a member of the security forces retire without a house? A soldier or police officer’s welfare is a reflection of the government’s concern about its workers,” said President Chamisa.

He added:” I am ready to lead… I am ready to deliver jobs to the young people…I am ready to deliver proper healthcare services.

I am ready to lead the nation… I am ready to end decades of poverty and suffering.

I am ready to end years of Zanu PF oppression.”

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has assured members of the security forces that they will not lose their jobs in the new and democratic Zimbabwe.

According to President Chamisa, only the failed Zanu PF leadership will be replaced.

The People’s President made the remarks at the unveiling of Gogo Chamisa’s tombstone in Chiwara, Gutu.

“The army, police and CIOs are patriotic civil servants. We will not replace the security forces- rather we will remove the failed Zanu PF political leadership.

” We will improve the conditions of service for security forces.

Why should a member of the security forces retire without a house? A soldier or police officer’s welfare is a reflection of the government’s concern about its workers,” said President Chamisa.

He added:” I am ready to lead… I am ready to deliver jobs to the young people…I am ready to deliver proper healthcare services.

I am ready to lead the nation… I am ready to end decades of poverty and suffering.

I am ready to end years of Zanu PF oppression.”

By A Correspondent- The country’s civil society’s representative body, Crisis In Zimbabwe Coalition, has sent a condolence message to the Mavhinga family following the death of top human rights defender, Dewa Mavhinga, Saturday.

Below is the full statement by the CIZC:

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is deeply saddened by the untimely death of prominent human rights defender and lawyer, Dewa Mavhinga. He passed on in South Africa on December 4, 2021 after a short illness.

Mavhinga served as the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Regional Information and Advocacy Coordinator during which time he was based in South Africa from 2009-2012.

During his tenure as the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Regional and Advocacy Coordinator, Mavhinga played a critical role in amplifying the Zimbabwean crisis and the need for regional intervention in resolving the Zimbabwean crisis.

He was instrumental in ensuring that there was regional solidarity for Zimbabwe through his personal and institutional efforts towards ensuring a democratic transition in Zimbabwe.

In 2015, Mavhinga served as the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Chairperson and astutely served the Coalition and successfully ensured the conclusion of one of the key change management processes of the Coalition.

The Coalition will always remember Mavhinga as a leader and comrade in arms and will forever be grateful for his contribution towards the growth of the Coalition and the fight for a democratic and economically developed Zimbabwe.

Through his positional standing at the Human Rights Watch, he continued to be a key ally to the democratic transformation of Zimbabwe.

Mavhinga is survived by his wife Fiona and four children.
May the Lord comfort and strengthen the Mavhinga family at this difficult moment.

We shall continue to stand with the Mavhinga family and offer solidarity as Dewa Mavhinga himself would have done to any of us.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Aluta Continua!!!

By A Correspondent- A police officer who appeared in a viral video while dressed in Police uniform, holding a swipe card, while displaying local currency notes and lip-syncing to the lyrics of the song “Munyu Hauchavavi” by Blessing Shumba, has been ordered to pay a ZWL$300 fine, according to the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum).

“Munyu Hauchavavi” is a ChiShona phrase that means “salt has lost its taste” and the police officer was apparently mocking the paltry salaries earned by Government employees in Zimbabwe.

In a post on their Twitter page, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, said they will appeal the judgement.

The Forum said:

Munyu Hauchavava cop to spend 5 days in detention and pay a ZWL300 fine after he was convicted of posting Whatsapp statuses that could force the public to identify him as a member of an opposition party. ZimHRNGOForum to appeal the judgement.

Sections 5, 7, 35, 42 and 48 of the 29th and 34th Schedules of the 2003 Police Act criminalise the spreading of reports that cause alarm and despondency, insubordination and or taking an active role in politics by either speaking at political functions, wearing branded clothing and chanting slogans.

On 3 October this year, the Officer Commanding Mt Darwin District sent a memorandum to all officers-in-charge of stations in the district, raising the issue of misuse of social media platforms by police officers. That was after the Munyu Hauchavavi video had gone viral. The memo read:

TO OFFICERS IN CHARGE STATIONS MT DARWIN DISTRICT
FROM OFFICER COMMANDING POLICE MT DARWIN DISTRICT
DATE 03/10/2021
Index 670/21

SUBJECT MISUSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS BY POLICE OFFICERS
Repeated hereunder is Deputy Commissioner General [Operations] memorandum dated 29 September 2021 and Propol Mash Central memorandum 2569/21 dated 01 October 2021 with the above subject.

Reference is made to Chief Staff officer [Operations] memorandum 110/20 dated 22/01/20

This Headquarters has noted with concern the proliferation of photos and videos on social media platforms where police officers are openly seen denigrating the Government, uttering political statements and improperly dressed with some female officers posting sexually seductive photos and videos in full Zimbabwe Republic Police uniform .

This conduct is tarnishing the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s image and is contrary to the dictates of the disciplinary code as espoused in the Police Act, Chapter 11:10.

Commanders are implored to immediately identify such members and take decisive action which includes disciplinary trials and boards of inquiry (suitability).

The current trending video on the social media where two members are seen openly dressed in Police uniform, holding a swipe card, while displaying local currency notes and lip syncing to the lyrics of the song Munyu Hauchavavi (Salt) by Blessing Shumba, is a case in point.

Commanders are to acknowledge receipt of this important memorandum by 0800 hours today 04/10/21.

MT DARWIN DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

By A Correspondent- A senior Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer was arrested recently by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly stealing 15 cattle.

The cattle belonged to a United Kingdom-based farmer, Chido Matewa who was accused of ill-treating the animals by leaving them to starve.

Esther Doloba (48) who holds the rank of Inspector in the ZRP, is jointly charged with Constable Naison Rashamira who is still at large.

Dobola recently appeared before Rusape magistrate, Obedience Matare who remanded her out of custody to 13 December on $7 000 bail.

Prosecuting, Justice Masanganise said in 2016, Matewa was reported to the police for ill-treating her 46 cattle.

Doloba who was the Officer-in-charge at ZRP Nyazura allegedly connived with Rashamira to steal 15 beasts and shared them among themselves.

Masanganise said in a bid to cover up the theft, Doloba and Rashamira applied for a warrant to seize the cattle and take them to Zunidza Farm.

On the face of it, the beasts were to be kept safe under the supervision of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

However, the duo did not record the cattle they had taken possession of in the police exhibit book, or in any police books.

On her return from the UK, Matewa was advised of the situation and she went to Nyazura Police Station.

She was charged with contravening Section 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Chapter 19.09 where she was alleged to have starved 46 cattle.

Matewa was also accused of causing the death of 15 of the missing cattle.

The police officers refused to accompany her to the farm and show her the carcasses of the 15 cattle they alleged to have died.

Doloba allegedly threatened to jail Matewa if she refused to share her remaining cattle with her.

Rashamira later took Matewa to court where she was tried and acquitted.

At the time, the stolen cattle were valued at $180 000 and nothing was recovered.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says it has located unexplained $730 million worth of assets whose owners must explain how they acquired them or risk losing them to the State.

Appearing in Parliament before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice to discuss the 2022 national budget, ZACC commissioner Gabriel Chaibva revealed that they were dealing with almost 200 suspected corruption cases. Said Chaibva:

Of these, the anti-graft body secured six convictions and recovered $52 200 000 (US$600 000), which had been siphoned by bigwigs.

But if the remaining cases fail to prove the source of the fortunes estimated at about $680 million, the assets may be forfeited by the State.

Chaibva bemoaned the $294 million allocated to the commission in the 2022 national budget presented by Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube last month, saying it was inadequate.

The anti-graft body has been accused of allowing high profile individuals to evade justice, the “catch and release” style, but the commission said it requires significant resources to pursue corruption cases in the country.

In the document presented before Parliament, ZACC said the target was to send 180 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).-standard

By A Correspondent- The Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Dingumuzi Phuti has criticised ZESA for failing to attend to electricity faults timeously resulting in some areas going for two months without power.

Phuti was speaking during the commissioning of a 4G base station by State-owned MNO NetOne at Nopemano Primary School in Bulilima West in Mandlambuzi on Friday.

He also suggested that there were some government agencies that were sabotaging the government‘s programmes. Phuti said:

I do not know what the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) is thinking should be done about the computers put to schools where there is no electricity for two months.

Surely that does not deserve any condonation, but it is a perfunctory approach to responsibilities.

I do not know which government some people serve. We in the Ministry of ICT Postal and Courier Services serve a government where the principal is (Emmerson) E D Mnangagwa.

He is a man who does not want nonsense, but he wants us to work and be the servants of the people.

Phuti, who is also the local MP, said ZESA had promised to restore electricity in the area but he expressed scepticism over the power utility’s response.

He said the installation of the base station will enable people in the area and other surrounding areas to access local news and mobile network services.

Phuti said people in the area have been accessing networks using neighbouring Botswana base stations.

Villagers were forced to climb mountains seeking network connections.

The new base station covers a radius of 29 kilometres.-NewZim

By A Correspondent- FC Platinum coach, Norman Mapeza selected a 40-man squad that has provisionally been registered with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the delayed 2021 AFCON finals.

Mapeza was in charge of the Warriors on an interim basis for the national team’s last four World Cup qualifiers.

The ZIFA general manager for all national teams, Wellington Mpandare, revealed that the 23-man Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals will be selected from the 40-man list.

CAF regulations stipulate that all participating nations have to send their final squads 10 days before their first match.

Zimbabwe open its campaign against Senegal on 10 January and this means that it has until New Year’s Eve to send the squad list to CAF.

Mpandare indicated that they have already sent invitation letters to clubs. He said:

The final 23 squad has to be submitted 10 days before our first game, so it should be by December 31.

The 40 players were selected by Mapeza and his technical team. The final 23 will be selected from these 40.

He however did not disclose the 40 players selected by Mapeza who failed to win a single game during his tenure as the caretaker boss.

The Warriors are in Group B together with west African giants Senegal and Guinea as well as central African minnows Malawi.-newzim

By A Correspondent- A 40 year old member of the End Time Church in Chipinge on Sunday last week stormed out of a church service and killed herself because she was tired of staying with an unemployed and broke husband.

Precious Mushunje’s body was found a few metres from the church’s premises at Chipinge Government Farm after a search by her husband, Edwin Chikwanha (54) and fellow church members.

She left a suicide note revealing that she was living a stressful life because her husband who was unemployed was not helping her with anything.

Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Vimbai Mangundu confirmed the incident to The Manica Post. 

She said:

Mushunje of medium-density area of Chipinge left home proceeding to a church service at End Time Church near her residence.

Around midday, her son realised that her mother had stormed out of the church and tried to locate her without any joy.

He informed his father, Mr Edwin Chikwanha (54) who proceeded to make a report at Chipinge Police Station.

Searches were done with the help of church members before she was found lying dead a few metres away from the church premises.

A suicide note was recovered near her body and it stated that she was not happy because her husband was broke and unemployed.

Mangundu urged members of the public to seek counselling services whenever they are depressed with something.-ManicaPost

By A Correspondent- Renowned local rapper, songwriter, and music producer, Mukudzei Chitsama, better known as Holy Ten, has waded into the emotive issue of sexual consent amid escalating cases of “date rape”.

In a post on his Twitter page, the artiste warned young men against taking advantage of their partners when they are inebriated to indulge in sexual intercourse but rather seek their explicit consent as they could end up on the wrong side of the law. He wrote:

Boys rangu kana azobvuma only after arohwa nema hunters dry, usarove masinhi. Munomuka riri docket kana maintenance. [My dear colleagues, if she only consents after a few drinks, never engage in sexual intercourse with her, otherwise you will be arrested or end up at the Maintenance Court]. Be safe around issues of consent.

This comes at a time Zimbabwe is commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with the rest of the world. It runs between the 25th of November and the 10th of December.

Meanwhile, during a recent interview with State media, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi called on women and girls to be cautious and avoid situations that can lead to date rape. He said:

We have come across such incidents in our line of work over the years, and they have been exacerbated by social media.

In most cases, individuals meet and date on social media platforms such as Facebook or WhatsApp, after some time they arrange physical meetings, which in most cases, the woman or girl is raped.

So, as the police, we implore women and girls not to go on dates in secluded areas with people who are strangers.

By A Correspondent- FC Platinum coach, Norman Mapeza selected a 40-man squad that has provisionally been registered with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the delayed 2021 AFCON finals.

Mapeza was in charge of the Warriors on an interim basis for the national team’s last four World Cup qualifiers. 

The ZIFA general manager for all national teams, Wellington Mpandare, revealed that the 23-man Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals will be selected from the 40-man list.

CAF regulations stipulate that all participating nations have to send their final squads 10 days before their first match.

Zimbabwe open its campaign against Senegal on 10 January and this means that it has until New Year’s Eve to send the squad list to CAF.

Mpandare indicated that they have already sent invitation letters to clubs. He said:

The final 23 squad has to be submitted 10 days before our first game, so it should be by December 31.

The 40 players were selected by Mapeza and his technical team. The final 23 will be selected from these 40.

He however did not disclose the 40 players selected by Mapeza who failed to win a single game during his tenure as the caretaker boss.

The Warriors are in Group B together with west African giants Senegal and Guinea as well as central African minnows Malawi.

-statemedia

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is appealing to members of the public who may have information on the murder of a police officer in Bulawayo on Saturday to come forward.

The ZRP confirmed the suspected murder of a police officer who was found dead at Eyethu Shops, Makoni Shopping Centre, Bulawayo.

The body was found around 1.30 AM yesterday with serious injuries on the back of the head, right side and mouth. ZRP tweeted:

The ZRP is investigating a case of murder where a police officer was found dead at Eyethu Shops, Makoni Shopping Centre, Bulawayo on 04/12/21 around 0130 hours.

The body had serious injuries on the back of the head, right side and on the mouth.

Anyone with information to contact any nearest Police Station.

In an unrelated development, police confirmed the arrest of Thokozani Ncube suspected of murdering Martin Sibanda (22) at Lyn Mine, Filabusi just before midnight.

Ncube, who is is a security guard at the premises confronted the victim together with Lameson Bhanditi whilst coming out of a mining shaft before shooting the victim once on the right knee and he fell in the mine shaft which was about six metres and died.

Police said they recovered 50kgs of gold ore near the mine shaft, a pair of catapult in the victim’s pair of shorts, a machete belonging to the victim and the shotgun rifle belonging to the mine owner.

By A Correspondent- Fossil Group owner and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s close associate, Obey Chimuka, has reportedly pocketed US$45 Million from government-related transport tenders.

Chimuka is also a close associate of tycoon Tagwirei, an adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Chimuka is a long-time business partner of Tagwirei’s mining investments, having served on the mining holding company Landela Investments board.

Since June this year, the Fossil Group has been awarded more than 15 contracts, collectively worth almost US$45 million, by the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry.
The bulk of the contracts are for the construction of roads and highways, which include roads serving the historic Alaska copper mine northwest of Harare.
This mine is being reopened under the name of Grand Sanyuan Copper Resources after a Chinese investor put in US$12m to co-own the mine with the State-owned Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation.
In addition to these contracts, Chimuka’s group has also been awarded the construction of new access roads and military parade areas at the barracks housing the headquarters of the Zimbabwe National Army and the Air Force of Zimbabwe in Harare.
In August last year, the US placed Tagwirei and his firm Sakunda Holdings under sanctions over his support for the Zimbabwe government.
The US also said Sakunda was involved in what it says is unaccounted for US$3 billion allocated under the Command Agriculture programme.

— Africa Confidential

By A Correspondent- A 25 year old motorist was on Saturday assaulted by soldiers who were part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s escort.

The incident happened at the intersection of Seke and Cripps roads in Harare in the morning.

The motorist, Malvern Samakande, was later detained at the Mbare police station on charges of obstructing the presidential motorcade.

Samakande was released after paying an admission of guilty fine of $2 000 following the intervention of Human Rights NGO Forum lawyer Nobel Chinhanu.

Said Chinhanu:

The Forum has attended today at Mbare Police Station to represent Samakande, who was accused of failure to obey road signs and signals.

Allegations are that Samukande failed to give way to the presidential motorcade.

It was alleged that Samukande failed to obey multiple police officers stopping the movement of traffic and was only stopped by the presidential guards.

This was not the first time that a motorist has been arrested for obstructing the presidential motorcade.

In 2016, Joseph Chakanetsa was sentenced to two years in jail for cutting the then President, the late Robert Mugabe’s motorcade in Harare.

Chakanetsa was convicted by the court of negligent driving on his own plea of guilty.

He was slapped with another 60-day jail term for failing to stop after committing the offence.

On top of that, Chakanetsa had his driver’s licence cancelled and he was banned from driving heavy vehicles and public transport for life.-standard

By A Correspondent- Some members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), an affiliate of ZANU PF, have reportedly been dragged into the ruling party’s perennial factional fights.

The Standard reports that a ZANU PF faction loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said to be actively pushing for the ouster of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga by using the ex-combatants.

Mnangagwa loyalists in the ZNLWA have reportedly targeted Chiwenga’s backers for ouster, with Douglas Mahiya, who is secretary for war veterans in ZANU PF, being singled out by war veterans loyal to the President.

Members of the ZNLWA in Mashonaland Central Province recently organised a meeting at the Mt Darwin Sports Club.

They resolved to bar Mahiya from interfering in their affairs by trying to impose Chiwenga loyalists in their structures.

According to resolutions of the meeting seen by The Standard, the war veterans expressed unhappiness over Mahiya’s frequent unsanctioned visits to the province. The resolutions read in part:

We, the undersigned representatives of the veterans of the liberation struggle, are concerned about the unsanctioned and divisive visits to our province by Cde Mahiya, which has resulted in the loss of focus, confusion and serious division among veterans themselves and our party at large.

We noticed Cde Mahiya is moving around with his team restructuring the veterans league against the party and president’s directive.

For some time Cde Mahiya has been visiting our province.

We would like to put it on record that as veterans of the liberation struggle in Mashonaland Central, we distance ourselves from Cde Mahiya’s actions and motives.

The former fighters implored Mnangagwa to censor Mahiya, saying he was sabotaging ZANU PF’s campaign ahead of the 2023 elections.

The Mashonaland Central war veterans’ provincial chairperson, Samuel Parirenyatwa, confirmed the meeting to The Standard but refused to comment further.

Mahiya refused to comment, saying: “I am at the farm. My phone has a problem. I am not hearing you clearly.”

Newly-appointed ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa was reportedly not picking calls.

Meanwhile, The Standard reported insiders as saying that the war veterans wanted to pass a vote of no confidence in Chiwenga before the 2023 polls.

A war veteran who requested anonymity said his colleagues who are loyal to Mnangagwa think that Chiwenga is behind the group of war veterans protesting over poor pensions to discredit Mnangagwa.

Chiwenga has repeatedly denied accusations that he is plotting against Mnangagwa and he recently warned ZANU PF can amend the Constitution to make Mnangagwa president-for-life.

More: The Standard

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF supporters in Masvingo Thursday staged a demonstration against the city’s Minister of State, Ezra Chadzamira, accusing him of engaging in corruption activities.

The party supporters staged a demonstration at the Zanu PF provincial offices a day before Vice President Constantino Chiwenga visited the city Friday for a clean-up campaign.

Zanu PF Women’s League members donning party regalia waved placards denouncing Chadzamira, accusing him of corruption and dividing the ruling party.

The minister, who doubles as the party’s provincial chairperson, stands accused of allocating land and mining claims to close allies while abusing his political muscle.

ZANU PF Masvingo provincial commissar Jevas Masosota confirmed there was a demonstration against Chadzamira but said the party was fully behind the embattled minister despite the shenanigans to soil his name.
He suggested that the demonstration could be connected to the upcoming ZANU PF provincial elections.

Chadzamira, a top ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was recently arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged corruption.

However, the matter was dropped following the intervention of senior ZANU PF officials.
Reports suggest that there has been intense fighting between Chadzamira and his Vice-Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa who is allegedly eyeing to take over the chairmanship post from Chadzamira.

Meanwhile, former ZANU PF MP for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu has warned that the opposition MDC Alliance will gain ground in the province if the intraparty fighting continues. He said:
The confusion in Masvingo Province is a big advantage to Chamisa, mukaita zvokutamba mukomana Masvingo unopinda akavhara kumeso chaiko. [Chamisa will easily take Masvingo if you continue fighting] This demonstrations must be solved nicely kwete zviya zvechibhinya bhinya [not violently], vatotanga kuti #NgaapindeHakeMukomana kumamisha hazviperi mushe. [the rural folks have already started chanting Chamisa’s slogan – NgaapindeHakeMukomana].

Earlier this year, war veterans staged another demonstration in Chiredzi against Chadzamira over the corrupt allocation of sugarcane plots in the Lowveld.

By A Correspondent- Some members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), an affiliate of ZANU PF, have reportedly been dragged into the ruling party’s perennial factional fights.

The Standard reports that a ZANU PF faction loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said to be actively pushing for the ouster of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga by using the ex-combatants.

Mnangagwa loyalists in the ZNLWA have reportedly targeted Chiwenga’s backers for ouster, with Douglas Mahiya, who is secretary for war veterans in ZANU PF, being singled out by war veterans loyal to the President.

Members of the ZNLWA in Mashonaland Central Province recently organised a meeting at the Mt Darwin Sports Club.

They resolved to bar Mahiya from interfering in their affairs by trying to impose Chiwenga loyalists in their structures.

According to resolutions of the meeting seen by The Standard, the war veterans expressed unhappiness over Mahiya’s frequent unsanctioned visits to the province. The resolutions read in part:

We, the undersigned representatives of the veterans of the liberation struggle, are concerned about the unsanctioned and divisive visits to our province by Cde Mahiya, which has resulted in the loss of focus, confusion and serious division among veterans themselves and our party at large.

We noticed Cde Mahiya is moving around with his team restructuring the veterans league against the party and president’s directive.

For some time Cde Mahiya has been visiting our province.

We would like to put it on record that as veterans of the liberation struggle in Mashonaland Central, we distance ourselves from Cde Mahiya’s actions and motives.

The former fighters implored Mnangagwa to censor Mahiya, saying he was sabotaging ZANU PF’s campaign ahead of the 2023 elections.

The Mashonaland Central war veterans’ provincial chairperson, Samuel Parirenyatwa, confirmed the meeting to The Standard but refused to comment further.

Mahiya refused to comment, saying: “I am at the farm. My phone has a problem. I am not hearing you clearly.”

Newly-appointed ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa was reportedly not picking calls.

Meanwhile, The Standard reported insiders as saying that the war veterans wanted to pass a vote of no confidence in Chiwenga before the 2023 polls.

A war veteran who requested anonymity said his colleagues who are loyal to Mnangagwa think that Chiwenga is behind the group of war veterans protesting over poor pensions to discredit Mnangagwa.

Chiwenga has repeatedly denied accusations that he is plotting against Mnangagwa and he recently warned ZANU PF can amend the Constitution to make Mnangagwa president-for-life.

More: The Standard

By A Correspondent- A Bulawayo-based police officer was found dead in the early hours of Sunday with a deep cut on the back of the head and bruises in the mouth, raising suspicions that he was murdered.

The body of the law enforcement agent was found near Eyethu Sports Bar at Makoni Shopping Centre in Pumula South around 1.30 AM in an area where bar owners were allegedly routinely flouting COVID-19 lockdown measures by operating late into the night.

Residents who spoke to The Sunday News said gangs were patrolling the area and drinking beer at local bars late into the night.

They said the body was discovered by two officers who were on night patrol after a resident reported the matter to the police.

Speaking to The Sunday News, a police officer preferred anonymity their colleague was on the morning shift at Emthunzini base and had knocked off duty at 1 PM on Friday. He said:

The police officers proceeded to check on the state of the body.

When they checked for a pulse on the neck and wrist, no pulse could be felt.

Upon discovering that the body was lifeless one of the officers went to the station to inform their superior.

He added that they managed to positively identify the body as that of their colleague.

The body had a deep cut at the back of the head on the right side and bruises on the mouth, said the officer.

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had not yet commented on the matter.

More: The Sunday News

By A Correspondent- Former Zanu PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has expressed shock over the passing on of the country’s only fearless top Human Rights lawyer, Dewa Mavhinga.

Mavhinga died on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He was the Southern Africa Director with the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch.

Sources close to his death told Zimeye.com that the top human rights defender was found dead in his hotel room Saturday afternoon.

Mavhunga was very vocal in challenging the authoritarian rule of Zanu PF since the era of President Robert Mugabe.

He was passionate about seeing Zimbabwe, respecting human rights and political liberties.

Posting on his social media platforms, former Zanu PF heavy-weight, Saviour Kasukuwere said Mavhinga was a great human rights lawyer.

“A great Zimbabwean Dewa Mavhinga has gone. Painful and distressing. He is a fair and committed human rights fighter, full of integrity and passionate about his country. Rest in Peace,” he posted.

Mavhinga’s closest friend and academic @Pedzisai Ruhanya, soon after the sad news, mourned the top human rights defender on his Twitter account.

“In life, there are real friends, top-notch friends. You were one among such important friends. Wandirwadza Dewa. RIP my brother,” he posted.

By A Correspondent- This is a question making rounds in Zimbabwe after the shocking news of the passing on of the country’s only fearless top Human Rights lawyer, Dewa Mavhinga, Saturday after afternoon.

Mavhinga, the Southern Africa Director with the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch, has died of suspected #COVID-19 In #Johannesburg, #South Africa.

Sources close to his death told Zimeye.com that the top human rights defender was found dead in his hotel room Saturday afternoon.

Mavhunga was very vocal in challenging the authoritarian rule of Zanu PF since the era of President Robert Mugabe.

He was passionate about seeing Zimbabwe, respecting human rights and political liberties.

Mavhinga’s closest friend and academic @Pedzisai Ruhanya, soon after the sad news, mourned the top human rights defender on his Twitter account.

“In life, there are real friends, top-notch friends. You were one among such important friends. Wandirwadza Dewa. RIP my brother,” he posted.

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF supporters in Masvingo Thursday staged a second demonstration against the Minister of State for Masvingo, Ezra Chadzamira accusing the top politician of engaging in corrupt activities.
The demonstration at the ZANU PF provincial offices was staged a day before Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s visit to the city Friday for a clean-up campaign.
Zanu PF Women’s League members donning party regalia, waved placards denouncing Chadzamira accusing him of corruption and dividing the ruling party.
The minister, who doubles as the party’s provincial chairperson, stands accused of allocating land and mining claims to close allies while abusing his political muscle.

ZANU PF Masvingo provincial commissar Jevas Masosota confirmed there was a demonstration against Chadzamira but said the party was fully behind the embattled minister despite the shenanigans to soil his name.
He suggested that the demonstration could be connected to the upcoming ZANU PF provincial elections.
Chadzamira who is said to be a top ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa was recently arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged corruption.
However, the matter was dropped following the intervention of senior ZANU PF officials.
Reports suggest that there has been intense fighting between Chadzamira and his Vice-Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa who is allegedly eyeing to take over the chairmanship post from Chadzamira.

Meanwhile, former ZANU PF MP for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu has warned that the opposition MDC Alliance will gain ground in the province if the intraparty fighting continues. He said:
The confusion in Masvingo Province is a big advantage to Chamisa, mukaita zvokutamba mukomana Masvingo unopinda akavhara kumeso chaiko. [Chamisa will easily take Masvingo if you continue fighting] This demonstrations must be solved nicely kwete zviya zvechibhinya bhinya [not violently], vatotanga kuti #NgaapindeHakeMukomana kumamisha hazviperi mushe. [the rural folks have already started chanting Chamisa’s slogan – NgaapindeHakeMukomana].

Earlier this year, war veterans staged another demonstration in Chiredzi against Chadzamira over the corrupt allocation of sugarcane plots in the Lowveld.

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF supporters in Masvingo Thursday staged a second demonstration against the Minister of State for Masvingo, Ezra Chadzamira, accusing the top politician of engaging in corrupt activities.

The demonstration at the ZANU PF provincial offices was staged a day before Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s visit to the city Friday for a clean-up campaign.

Zanu PF Women’s League members donning party regalia waved placards denouncing Chadzamira, accusing him of corruption and dividing the ruling party.

The minister, who doubles as the party’s provincial chairperson, stands accused of allocating land and mining claims to close allies while abusing his political muscle.

ZANU PF Masvingo provincial commissar Jevas Masosota confirmed there was a demonstration against Chadzamira but said the party was fully behind the embattled minister despite the shenanigans to soil his name.
He suggested that the demonstration could be connected to the upcoming ZANU PF provincial elections.

Chadzamira, a top ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was recently arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over alleged corruption.

However, the matter was dropped following the intervention of senior ZANU PF officials.
Reports suggest that there has been intense fighting between Chadzamira and his Vice-Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa who is allegedly eyeing to take over the chairmanship post from Chadzamira.

Meanwhile, former ZANU PF MP for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu has warned that the opposition MDC Alliance will gain ground in the province if the intraparty fighting continues. He said:
The confusion in Masvingo Province is a big advantage to Chamisa, mukaita zvokutamba mukomana Masvingo unopinda akavhara kumeso chaiko. [Chamisa will easily take Masvingo if you continue fighting] This demonstrations must be solved nicely kwete zviya zvechibhinya bhinya [not violently], vatotanga kuti #NgaapindeHakeMukomana kumamisha hazviperi mushe. [the rural folks have already started chanting Chamisa’s slogan – NgaapindeHakeMukomana].

Earlier this year, war veterans staged another demonstration in Chiredzi against Chadzamira over the corrupt allocation of sugarcane plots in the Lowveld.

By A Correspondent- FC Platinum coach, Norman Mapeza selected a 40-man squad that has provisionally been registered with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the delayed 2021 AFCON finals.

Mapeza was in charge of the Warriors on an interim basis for the national team’s last four World Cup qualifiers. 

The ZIFA general manager for all national teams, Wellington Mpandare, revealed that the 23-man Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals will be selected from the 40-man list.

CAF regulations stipulate that all participating nations have to send their final squads 10 days before their first match.

Zimbabwe open its campaign against Senegal on 10 January and this means that it has until New Year’s Eve to send the squad list to CAF.

Mpandare indicated that they have already sent invitation letters to clubs. He said:

The final 23 squad has to be submitted 10 days before our first game, so it should be by December 31.

The 40 players were selected by Mapeza and his technical team. The final 23 will be selected from these 40.

He however did not disclose the 40 players selected by Mapeza who failed to win a single game during his tenure as the caretaker boss.

The Warriors are in Group B together with west African giants Senegal and Guinea as well as central African minnows Malawi.-standard

04.12.2021

Gutu/Chiwara Village

Today the People’s President, Advocate Nelson Chamisa delivered a very powerful speech where he assured the nation that he is ready to solve the country’s crises.

Speaking at a tombstone unveiling ceremony of Gogo Chamisa, President Chamisa said he is ready to usher in a new government that will solve the country’s bleeding economy.

The President said his government is ready to create jobs for all, arrest economic meltdown and build world class infrastructure to undo years of ZANU PF plunder and destruction.

Today’s event was attended by thousands of President Chamisa’ supporters who cheered on as an atmosphere of hope and jubilation filtered through place.

Indeed a new Zimbabwe is within our grasp. Change is on the horizon!

You can feel it!

Register to vote Zimbabwe!

FreeMako

NgaapindeHakeMukomana

Stephen Sarkozy Chuma
MDC Alliance Youth Assembly National Spokesperson

By A Correspondent- The Government has no plans to close schools before the end of the term on 17 December despite an exponential rise in new coronavirus infections across the country.

The Ministry of Health and Child Care recorded only 40 new cases on 28 November but the figures have been rising since then.

On 29 November, 255 cases were reported, with the number rising to 1 042 on 2 December, 1 062 (3 December), and 1 082 (4 December).

Director of Communication and Advocacy in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Taungana Ndoro told The Sunday News on Saturday that there are no plans to close schools early.

He said:

This term still ends on 17 December, we are not planning to close early, teachers, pupils and parents must not panic.

Exams are also progressing well and we have not had any incidences related to COVID-19.

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) said there is no need to close schools prematurely which will unnecessarily disrupt the school calendar.

This comes as some universities have reportedly stopped face-to-face lectures as a way of controlling the spread of the pandemic.

Lupane State University (LSU) marketing and communications director Zwelithini Dlamini told The Sunday News that lectures at the institution have ended, saying it was to do with exams that start on Monday-statemedia

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance vice president Hon Lynette Karenyi-Kore has challenged the politicization of food aid by the Zanu PF regime.

Speaking at a funeral in Bikita, VP Karenyi-Kore denounced intimidation of villagers by the regime.

“Your vote is your secret so do not be intimidated by Zanu PF.

Every citizen has the right to make a choice without being coerced to do so.

During the GNU era we distributed inputs without looking at someone’s political orientation.

Zanu PF is killing innocent citizens- last week we buried our member who was murdered by known individuals,” said VP Karenyi-Kore.