By A Correspondent- A 17-year-old girl from Bhekani Village in Ntabazinduna, Umguza District in Matabeleland North is facing murder charges after she allegedly stabbed her rival with a kitchen knife following a dispute over a boyfriend.
The rival was stabbed in the breast and died at a neighbour’s home. “The ZRP confirms the arrest of a female juvenile (17) at Bhekani Village, Ntabazinduna, in connection with a case of murder where she fatally assaulted a fellow female villager,” said the police on their Twitter handle.
“The suspect was involved in a brawl with the victim after an altercation over dating the same boyfriend. The victim was stabbed once on the breast with a kitchen knife and died as she sought refuge at a neighbour’s home. Investigations are underway.
By A Correspondent- THe South African government has deported 220 Zimbabweans who it was detaining for illegally staying in that country.
Zimbabwe’s Consul-General Mrs Melody Chaurura to Johannesburg to state media that their hosts had not been able to deport people in the last two weeks and that the current group had been detained at Lindela Holding Centre in Gauteng province.
She said on average less than 100 people were being sent home from South Africa weekly.
“This is the largest group so far. It’s part of the routine weekly deportations. The high number is due to the fact that no deportations were carried out two weeks prior,” said Mrs Chaurura.
Upon arrival at Beitbridge, the deportees were screened by the border and health authorities and also tested for covid19.
Those that will test positive for the condition will be put in isolation, while those testing negative will be sent to their respective homes for quarantine.
So far over 18 000 Zimbabweans, among them, deportees from Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa have passed through the Beitbridge Centre between March 2020 and June 2021.
By A Correspondent- The Zanu PF government has turned down a request by Zifa to have the late Dynamos and national team legend David ‘Yogi’ Mandigora declared a national hero.
Zifa had said Mandigora, who died at the age of 64 last month, had a huge impact on the face of local football from the colonial days when the game was used to challenge colonial rule.
He also led his boyhood club Dynamos to league glory in 2007 and the Caf Champions League semi-finals in 2008 as a coach in addition to being independent Zimbabwe’s first Soccer Star of the Year in 1980.
The Government said conferring Mandigora with national hero status on the basis of such achievements would have set unachievable precedence because a number of footballers walked the same road and achieved the same accolades as the late Mandigora.
Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Ministry deputy director Ignatious Vambe told Chronicle Sport that the national hero request did not pass on the basis that “it would have opened up a lot of issues, especially from the sporting fraternity in general and football in particular because a lot of other footballers achieved the same feat and once one was accorded such a status, it automatically meant every other football had to be given the same status”.
“That would have created a big problem for us. What, however, was agreed was to come up with a criterion targeting sportspersons and it was felt that using what was given for Mandigora would not be enough, but would instead create problems in future,” said Vambe.
No sportsperson has ever been conferred national hero status in Zimbabwe.
In 2012, the political leadership from Matabeleland requested national hero status for the late Highlanders and national team legend Adam Ndlovu, but the request was turned down.
A 32-year-old man from Nketa suburb was left counting his losses after he was hit on the mouth with an empty beer bottle during a heated argument and lost four teeth.
Dumisani Mudanga accused his neighbour Beit Chikaka of disrespecting his younger brother and as a result the two exchanged harsh words.
At the height of the argument, Dumisani, who was holding a beer bottle, charged at Beit and hit him hard with it on the mouth causing him to lose four teeth, a court heard.
He bled excessively from the mouth and was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital. When he was being treated, nurses discovered that four teeth were broken and they removed them, the court heard. A medical report was produced in court as an exhibit.
Dumisani was arrested and he appeared before Western commonage court resident magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja facing assault charges.
He pleaded guilty.
He was convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment of which three months were suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence within a period of three years. He will effectively serve nine months in jail.- B-Metro
A National University of Science and Technology (NUST) part four Marketing Management student, who allegedly faked his death on Tuesday, had no choice but to come out and declare that he was still among the living after the university’s department of marketing issued a heartfelt condolence message to his classmates.
The ‘dead’ student, Simbarashe Maringosi, who is said to have been admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and was discharged on Tuesday, denied that he had faked his own death and blamed his younger brother for the hoax.
“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I am not a ghost… We have been getting condolence messages from numerous people the whole day who had been misinformed by my younger brother that I had passed on. We got calls from church, overseas, NUST, among other people, who received the circulating message which is not only unethical, but is not based on the truth.
“My younger brother was having my NetOne line during the duration of my COVID-19 sickness. I was only discharged this morning; I did not die this morning. How he linked being discharged and dying is a shock to me. For those who want to talk to me directly, use my Econet number: 0776 207 276,” said Maringosi in a statement that has gone viral on social media.
Mangirosi’s statement was issued later in the day after the Faculty of Marketing’s staff and students had been reduced to tears, with the head of department (Daisy Odunze) penning a tear inducing condolence message.
“It is indeed with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the news of the passing on of one of our own, Mr Simbarashe Maringosi. Simbarashe was an excellent and brilliant student and the excellence extended to his personal life. He was headed to graduate with an overall distinction had he tarried a while longer with us on earth. “I pray for reprieve for the family. May they find solace in our faith in God even in this trying period. And I pray for us all as well. May we live daily knowing that death is a debt we must pay. Implore all of us to take special care and extra precautions in ensuring our safety. Stay home. Maintain minimum contact with people if possible and above all, pray. This, too, shall pass,” read the message.
After discovering that Maringosi was alive, people close to him had no kind words for him. They dismissed his explanation and blamed him for the whole drama.
“I know Simba, he is capable of such drama. There is no way his brother could have lied that Simba had died without Simba’s blessings. In fact, he is lying that his brother is to blame for the sick joke,” said a student who refused to be named.-B-Metro
Zimbabwe is winning the battle against Covid-19 and focusing on rebuilding the country’s economy, President Mnangagwa said. After receiving boxing gloves and an autographed belt from the World Boxing Federation (WBF) middleweight champion Charles Manyuchi at State House yesterday, the President said Zimbabwe is always ready for the challenge.
“Always ready for the fight. We’re winning the battle against Covid-19. We’re rebuilding our economy. Zimbabwe is rising again. Thank you to the champ, Charles Manyuchi, for his generous gift and support,” said the President on his Twitter handle.
The country, said President Mnangagwa, was proud that one of its athletes was a world boxing champion and was also playing a leading role in the battle against Covid-19.
Manyuchi defended his World Boxing Federation middleweight title when he beat Ugandan challenger, Mahommed Sebyala, by a unanimous points decision, in Masvingo last weekend.
The 31-year-old pugilist also scooped the recently inaugurated World Alliance Boxing Association (WABA) World Supreme and the World Professional Boxing Federation titles.
He presented the titles to the President at State House yesterday. The President congratulated Manyuchi for his success and handed him a US$10 000 token of appreciation.
The boxer is also set to get a 100ha farm in Masvingo, pledged by the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Masvingo Province, Ezra Chadzamira.
“I am happy that we have the WBF middleweight champion in Zimbabwe,” said President Mnangagwa. We feel very proud that this title is in Zimbabwe. I congratulate you and, as a result of that, I have donated something for you.
“It’s a small token of US$10 000.” Manyuchi presented the President with an autographed belt, and a pair of gloves, which shows the Head of State and Government knocking out the Covid-19 pandemic, in Zimbabwe.
He was accompanied by Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, and her deputy Tino Machakaire.
The entourage included acting director in the Sport and Recreation Ministry, Ignatius Vambe, Lawrence Zimbudzana of the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, Manyuchi’s manager Peter Hlohla and Tafadzwa Chibaya of the Charles Manyuchi Academy.
Minister Coventry said Manyuchi, who has previously won the World Boxing Council and the African Boxing Union welterweight titles, has never disappointed.
She said the pugilist has shown great determination to defend his title, despite the lack of sponsorship, in the sport. Manyuchi promotes his own fights through the Charles Manyuchi Boxing Academy.
“We are extremely proud of Charles for defending his title. It was not an easy fight, especially during this period of Covid-19.
“It has been very inspiring to see an athlete maintaining fitness and health and to walk away with the world championship and world title belt. “He is the best boxer in the world in the middleweight category under the WBF,” said Minister Coventry.
She said Manyuchi’s success stories have been an inspiration to many local athletes.
Coventry said Manyuchi did well to remain competitive, despite several cancellations to his fight in the last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
With a total of 39 people, including technical staff, in attendance at the Flamboyant Hotel in Masvingo, Manyuchi took control of his fight midway through the bout after losing the first two rounds, and won a deserved unanimous decision.
“Charles has always been a very good boxer, a very good athlete. He is an inspiration to other athletes because this fight has been prolonged and put off numerous times over the last year because of Covid-19.
“So, to see that he has maintained that focus, for such a long time, to finally be able to have the fight, and to come out on top, we are extremely proud of him, and all the work that he has been doing.
“Today, was a good opportunity for His Excellency to recognise Charles, and his team, and also reward him with a token of appreciation of US$10 000, which is greatly appreciated.
“I think during this time of Covid-19, when athletes and sport and our arts and creative culture sector, and the entire country of Zimbabwe, is taking many protocols of being safe, around Covid-19, this is a little bit of inspiration to show that we will conquer Covid-19,” said Minister Coventry.
Manyuchi said he was grateful for the recognition he received from the Government and the President.
“Today’s event was marvellous. I really want to thank the Government, in particular His Excellency President Mnangagwa.
“I was very excited to meet him and also about the gift that he gave me. I would like to thank the Minister of Sport, Hon Kirsty Coventry and her deputy Hon Tino Machakaire.
“I am happy with this gesture. It’s good motivation. I hope this will not end with me,” he said. Manyuchi has two more fights lined up, before the end of the year.
He is expected to fight in Dubai in September and then in Morogoro, Tanzania, two months later.
He also revealed that the Government has helped him secure land to build a state-of-the-art sports centre in Chivhu.
Manyuchi partnered with the Chikomba Rural District Council in 2016, after winning the WBC title, to develop a multi-million-dollar community sports centre in Chivhu. The council availed a 50-hectare piece of land, worth over $1 million.
However, Manyuchi is still to get the land, five years down the line. “I want to thank the President for intervening in the land issue that I was given by the Chivhu City Council,’’ Manyuchi said.
Do you now need an exemption letter to commute under current COVID-19 measures?
No. According to the government, only essential workers who need to move around after curfew are required to show exemption letters.
On Tuesday, the Government announced that there would be stricter monitoring of virus containment measures.
“The nation is advised that the exemption mechanisms which were used during the first lockdown in 2020 will be reactivated with immediate effect,” said Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa the weekly Cabinet briefing.
Although she made no mention of exemption letters, her statement was interpreted in the media to mean that the letters, which were discontinued as measures were eased, would not again be needed.
The Daily News reported that: “COVID exemption letters reinstated as infections, deaths continue to soar.”
However, the Government has clarified to say that this is not the case. Police should not demand letters under current regulations.
Under current measures, businesses are allowed to open between 8 AM and 3.30 PM. The curfew starts at 6.30 PM.
After the curfew, only essential workers are allowed to move around. To do so, they will need exemption letters. Essential workers include people such as health workers, commercial truckers or those in food deliveries.
According to Information Secretary Nick Mangwana: “The three hours between 3.30 pm when most businesses must close and 6.30 pm, when the curfew comes into effect, is seen as adequate for staff in the general economy to clear their workplace and get home. After 3.30 pm, only essential services as spelt out by the law are allowed to open.”
Conclusion
You do not need exemption letters to commute or move around during working hours. However, during curfew hours, only essential services are allowed to operate. People working in essential services will need to provide proof in order to be allowed to move around. -ZIMFACT
A 13-year-old teenager from Umguza District allegedly fatally stabbed her friend before she tried to hang herself in a dispute over a boy.
Police have since arrested the girl who is helping them with investigations at ZRP Mbembesi. Ward Six councillor Alexander Mkandla confirmed the incident which occurred on Wednesday at around 12pm.
He said the teenager who is a Form Two pupil at a school in Umguza District reportedly stabbed the girl who was also a Form Two pupil at the same school after accusing her of dating her sister’s boyfriend.
Clr Mkandla said the teenager confronted the now deceased while she was at her home while her parents were away.
“We recorded a murder case within the ward where a 13-year-old girl stabbed her peer also aged 13.
“From the report I got this girl went to confront the other while she was at home and found her with her young siblings. This teenager accused the other of dating her sister’s boyfriend which resulted in an argument.
“She then stabbed her peer with a knife. The now deceased who was now bleeding profusely tried to flee but she fell upon reaching a neighbour’s homestead and died.
“After realising what she had done the teenager took a wire intending to hang herself but people managed to restrain her and took the wire,” he said.
Clr Mkandla described the incident as a shocking tragedy which had left the community disturbed. He said such violent behaviour was not expected from children of such an age, especially girls.
“It’s frightening and also disturbing to see children of this age engaging in such extremely violent behaviour.
“When we see people of this age we see children who are not capable of doing such things. To make matters worse these are school children. This incident has really left the community disturbed.
“We have been always blaming gold panners for corrupting our children and leading them astray but it seems our children are in the forefront,” said Clr Mkandla.
Police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the incident was both shocking and sad.
“It’s a really disturbing incident indeed. We call upon churches, elders and society to restrain the children, to counsel them so that they grow up as responsible citizens who shun crime; who do not engage in acts of violence,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.- Chronicle
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the violation of human rights activists in Eswatini…
Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Thursday, MDC Alliance Secretary for International Relations, Gladys Hlatywayo denounced the persecution of the people of Eswatini for challenging dictatorship.
“Soldiers must return to the barracks with immediate effect. We call upon SADC to stop the gruesome violence against unarmed civilians in Swaziland.
Citizens have the right to express their sentiments without being victimized,” said Hlatywayo.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the violation of human rights activists in Eswatini…
Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Thursday, MDC Alliance Secretary for International Relations, Gladys Hlatywayo denounced the persecution of the people of Eswatini for challenging dictatorship.
“Soldiers must return to the barracks with immediate effect. We call upon SADC to stop the gruesome violence against unarmed civilians in Swaziland.
Citizens have the right to express their sentiments without being victimized,” said Hlatywayo.
Tinashe Sambiri| The MDC Alliance has called for the demilitarization of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission secretariat before the 2023 polls.
According to the popular movement’s latest National Standing Committee resolutions, the accountability of the captured Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is questionable.
The MDC Alliance has also pointed out that the people of Zimbabwe are suffering as a result of theft of State resources by Zanu PF bigwigs.
The incessant violation of human rights activists in the country is worrisome, according to the MDC Alliance.
The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signed a cooperation and financing agreement to implement 10 strategic initiatives to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics and strengthen systems for health. This new agreement, which will cover the 2021-2023 implementation period, aims to address some of the persistent challenges that impede progress against the three diseases and protect hard-won gains from new pandemics like COVID-19.
In 2019, a total of 1.4 million people died from tuberculosis and an estimated 409,000 people died from malaria. In 2020, 690,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses.
Through the new agreement, the strategic initiatives seek to:
Expand TB preventive treatment for people living with HIV in 9 countries across Africa; Strengthen efforts to provide differentiated HIV service delivery; Accelerate efforts to find people with TB missed by health systems in 20 countries; Accelerate introduction of innovation for multi-drug resistant TB treatment through regional operational research in Eastern and Central Europe; Support 26 countries and territories to eliminate malaria by 2025; Improve country data collection and use to develop evidence-informed policy; Foster the rapid uptake of service delivery innovations with South to South Learning; Improve quality of care; Encourage rapid uptake of procurement and supply chain management innovation; and Increase program sustainability, facilitate the transition to domestic financing and improve program efficiency.
WHO and the Global Fund have a long and successful partnership working together to scale up HIV, TB and malaria interventions and strengthen health systems in many countries. Through focused efforts and catalytic investments, this collaboration has contributed to significantly reduce the disease burdens of HIV, TB and malaria worldwide, saving millions of lives since 2002.
“The COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, reinforces the need to strengthen our partnership to achieve our shared goals of ending the epidemics,” said Dr Mubashar Sheikh, Director, Deputy Director-General’s Office, WHO. “This agreement supports countries to develop more effective responses to the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics and build the resilient health systems they need to reach the most vulnerable.”
“Together, WHO and the Global Fund have proven to be a powerful force that builds on strong in-country support and regional presence, technical leadership and financial resources to strengthen systems for health and accelerate the end of AIDS, TB and malaria as epidemics,” said Michael Byrne, Head of Technical Advice and Partnerships at the Global Fund.
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A Harare woman has confessed to fabricating allegations that her boyfriend raped her and set his dogs to lick her private parts.
The woman, Melody Chitambo, withdrew charges against her now ex-boyfriend Urs Joseph Ettilin after she failed to provide the proof that was required by the State for trial to commence.
Ettilin had been removed from remand earlier this year to allow the State to gather evidence with assistance from Chitambo to prove the allegations.
Chitambo had earlier claimed that she had photos and videos of the dogs licking her which the State would use to prove their case against Ettilin.
However, the docket was returned to prosecution without the required evidence and there was nothing to place before the court.
Chitambo then produced the affidavit of withdrawal stating that she no longer wanted to proceed because she had lied.
According to State papers, Chitambo had claimed that she had an argument with Ettilin after she went for a night out party and returned the next morning around 8 am.
She said while in their bedroom, Ettilin forced her to have unprotected sex with him without her consent and later forced her to be aroused by his dogs whilst she was naked on the bed.
She further claimed that her boyfriend threatened to throw her out of the house empty-handed and that he also took some nude pictures of her on several occasions.
Chitambo alleged Ettilin let his dogs lick her private parts and threatened her that failure to comply he would post the pictures on social media.
She further alleged Ettilin later offered her US$60 000 as a condition for her to leave his house because he had found another woman.
Devasted by her boyfriend’s actions, Chitambo lodged a complaint at Highlands Police Station.
However, all these allegations proved to be false and baseless.- H-Metro
By A Correspondent- A 22-year-old Zimbabwean girl has graduated as a pilot in South Africa.
The young pilot, Tiffany Tashinga Swoswe said she was not deterred by her upbringing in Rusape rural to become one of the youngest female pilots destined for stars.
Tiffany, who is now pursuing a commercial pilot licence, graduated as a Private Pilot last month under Flight Training Services in South Africa. Inspired by her mother Gladys Swoswe, 49, and the late flight Lieutenant Anita Mapiye, Tiffany said the late female combat Helicopter Pilot story and achievements taught her that anything is possible as long as they remain focused.
“Cyclone Idai challenged me a lot since I lived in Manicaland, my rural province and I want to raise my province’s flag high by saving lives whenever a disaster occurs,” said Tiffany.
“As a young Zimbabwean lady raised in a small town of Rusape by a single mother, I had to make a mark and leave behind a legacy that will motivate those from the same walk of life.
“I came to realise that it’s never about your historical background but it’s indeed about where you are going.
“I have come across many hurdles in life but the hardest one was when I was kicked out of school by my headmistress at Mabelreign Girls High in 2016 because my mother could not afford to pay school fees for that term as business was at its lowest.
“I thought that would be the end of me, that I would never become anything in life but my mother taught me resilience- failing is a mistake but staying down is a choice, a choice I would never make come hell or high water.
“My vision through my story is to inspire every Zimbabwean girl child to always aim for the moon so that in case they fall, they land on the stars. “I’m not telling you my story so that you can pity me but I am telling my story to reach out to those that have hit an iceberg in their life that it’s not the end, it is just the beginning. “Destiny can never be denied but can only be delayed,” said Tiffany.
She hailed her mother for supporting her dream even when she had no idea where she was going to get the money for such an expensive course. Upon relocating to South Africa, Tiffany studied for a Business Management and Development degree and passed with distinctions. “When the pandemic came it was uncertain, with impact on the business which meant challenges income-wise.
“Covid-19 not only meant businesses were closed but it meant no more flying for a girl destined for the skies. “Anxiety took over and keeping mental health in check was an intentional activity as my future was now uncertain. “Would I ever go back to flying? Will there be funds? Will the world open up again? I did not have the answers to these questions so instead of sitting down and sulking, I had to think strategically and adapt to the new world so I attained my qualification in Business Management and Development from Gordon Institute of Business Science 2020.
“Since then I kept the ball rolling and acquired my Private Pilot License on the 9th of June 2021 at Flight Training Services. “I aim to further expand my horizons and acquire my Commercial and Airline Transport license, the journey continues,” said Tiffany.
Tiffany attended Brainstorm Primary School in Rusape, Eaglesvale High School, Mabelreign Girls High, Wendywood High in South Africa, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and Flight Training Services where she graduated as a Private Pilot on 9 June 2021.
By A Correspondent- Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said the death of Edzai Chimonyo, pained Mnangagwa the same he did when SB Moyo died.
” Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo’s soul Rest in Peace,” he posted on his Twitter handle.
Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo's soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/FbWyYZ03px
By A Correspondent- Gkurahundi architecture and Zanu PF President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo’s top ally and liberation stalwart Cde Abraham Nkiwane, a national hero.
Nkiwane (93) succumbed to prostate cancer at Bulawayo United Hospitals (UBH) on Tuesday where he was admitted.
Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu announced the national hero status to the Nkiwane family on Thursday evening at their residence in Umguza on the outskirts of Bulawayo.
He said the ruling party unanimously agreed that Nkiwane’s contributions in liberating Zimbabwe befit a national hero.
Meetings attended by Zim Foreign Affairs Diplomat and for the British embassy, Emily Hardy.
Zimbabweans arrested at reporting centres.
Home Office confirms meeting
By Business Correspondent | Scores of Zimbabweans are being bundled up and arrested around the United Kingdom as the British government entered a secret deal to deport hundreds of Zimbabwean asylum seekers.
The UK government is chartering a flight to deport at least 150 undocumented Zimbabweans from the 21-22 July 2021, ZimEye can reveal.
The secret deal was entered into in meetings held between the 22nd and 23rd June 2021, ZimEye reveals.
Those to be deported include mere immigration offenders, but the media will be advised that they are all convicted criminals, the meetings concluded.
The meetings were attended by a Zim Foreign Affairs Diplomat and one Emily Hardy who is the Migration Delivery Officer at the High Commission in Harare.
A private jet has been booked to fly out of London Heathrow on the 21st July 2021 and will land at RGM Airport the following day.
Reached for a comment, a UK Home Office spokesperson told ZimEye: “The public rightly expects us to remove those who have no right to be in the UK.”
On the legalities of the operation, they said, “we do not comment on operational matters.”
The development comes as proven jobs scammers and agents, Olinda Chapel, and Caroline Mujeyi Nyakudya went on a campaign illegally charging desperate job seekers in Zimbabwe claiming the UK govt is on a mass recruitment exercise for nurse aids, while withholding data limits imposed on their licenses by the Home Office. The British Police described the adverts as a scam and encouraged victims to report it on number +443001232040.
By A Correspondent- President Emerson Mnangagwa has rewarded champion boxer Charles Manyuchi with a US$10 000 present following his latest victory in defence of the WBF world middleweight title.
Manyuchi beat Ugandan Mahommed Sebyala by unanimous points decision in Masvingo recently. The victory also earned him two newly inaugurated belts – the WABA World Supreme and the World Professional Boxing Federation titles.
President Mnangagwa congratulated Manyuchi for his success and handed him a cash token of appreciation. In return, Manyuchi gave the President specially branded souvenirs comprising a boxing belt and a pair of gloves dedicated to the country’s fight against Covid-19.
Manyuchi was escorted on the visit by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry, and her deputy, Tino Machakaire. Also on the entourage was acting director of Sport Commission Ignatious Vambe, Lawrence Zimbudzana of Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, Manyuchi’s manager Peter Hlohla and Tafadzwa Chibaya of Charles Manyuchi Academy.
By A Correspondent | The below is a summary of: the Health and Social care overseas recruitment process by immigration registered sponsors.
Nurses and Doctors have to first register with the required professional boards in the U.K.
This requirement is for – auxiliary nurses and care workers.
To be successful, you need to
1). Get your Nurse Aid qualifications assessed by NARIC (A board that asses overseas qualifications) 2) Get an English test with a pass of 6.5 to 7.0. ( IELTS tests are registered through British Council Zimbabwe and cost USD320.00 3) Get a Medical Examination for TB screening (check the approved Doctors) $165 4) Get a police clearance- amount: $100 5) Apply for a job on the NHS job board or any registered Social Care portal. Make sure they are registered as sponsors. (quote the sponsors registration number).
6) Get an online interview. Submit all your documents as listed. 7) If you pass the interview you get a job offer. The sponsor normally offers to pay for your visa application and Air ticket including the first month accommodation. If the Employer does not offer to pay, make sure you have sufficient funds. *** Please note Recruitment Agencies are not regarded as Employers unless they have an allocation by number to recruit.
By A Correspondent- Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said the death of Edzai Chimonyo, pained Mnangagwa the same he did when SB Moyo died.
” Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo’s soul Rest in Peace,” he posted on his Twitter handle.
Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo's soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/FbWyYZ03px
By A Correspondent- An unlicenced driver in Chinhoyi’s Mzari low-density suburb has hit a 21-year-old male Chinhoyi University of Technology student.
The student died on the spot Wednesday afternoon while his female friend sustained serious injuries and is currently battling for life at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital.
Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove confirmed the accident before referring questions to the national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyati who could not give details this afternoon.
Details gathered from witnesses claim that an unlicensed driver of a speeding Mercedes Benz failed to negotiate around the potholed road that connects Mzari’s Mbogo shopping centre and Cottco Zimbabwe resulting in loss of control.
The vehicle hit the two students resulting in the death of the student identified as Lovejoy Mudzengi a First Year Geoinfotics student on the spot while his friend sustained serious head injuries.
By A Correspondent-President Emmerson Mnangagwa who toppled the late great Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe through a military coup in 2017, has lost three of his coup plotters within a space of one year.
The three are General Sibusiso Moyo, Major General Padzai Zimondi and Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo.
Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana paraded the three on his Twitter handle when he was mourning one of them, Chimonyo, who died this morning.
” Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo’s soul Rest in Peace”, said Mangwana.
Commander Lt General is a big loss to this country. In less than a year we have lost great men of valour. Three of the Commanders in this photograph have joined their ancestors, we pray for a reprieve from the grim reaper-death. May Lt General Chimonyo's soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/FbWyYZ03px
Tinashe Sambiri|The death of Zimbabwe National Army commamder, Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo has shocked top government officials.
According to government spokesperson, George Charamba, Lieutenant General Chimonyo succumbed to cancer early this morning.
His death has shaken both government and army officials, impeccable sources have said.
Below is Lieutenant General Chimonyo’s brief profile published by Pindula News:
Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chimonyo was a Zimbabwean military general and former commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He assumed his position on the 18th of December 2017 when he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General by Emmerson Mnangagwa.
He took over from General Philip Valerio Sibanda, who was promoted to be the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (CDF)
Before he was appointed as the Commander of the ZNA, Chimonyo was on secondment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Tanzania.
Handover Ceremonial In March 2018, at a ceremony held at One Commando, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda, officially handed over command of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) to Commander Lieutenant-General Edzayi Chimonyo.
By A Correspondent- The government has said that exemption letters would only work after the stipulated curfew times.
The clarification was made by the government spokesperson, Nick Mangwana on Thursday to the state media.
Enforcement of the 3.30 pm deadline for close of most business and the 6.30 pm curfew was being improved by requiring those who needed to remain open later and those who had to be out and about after curfew needed to be able to show they were exempted.
“The position is that all businesses will be allowed to operate but should do so within the stipulated time which is 3.30 pm. The expectation is that between 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm people should be going home ahead of a curfew set at 6.30 pm. After 3.30 pm, only essential services as spelt out by the law are allowed to open,” said Mr Mangwana.
He reminded businesses and others that they were expected to reduce their workforces on business premises by riding on technological platforms so people could work from home and meetings should be held virtually where possible.
Prominent Dynamos supporter Mollen Macheme has died. She passed at her residence in Chitungwiza on Tuesday night.
Macheme, nicknamed “Bla Mo”, was one of the survivors of the accident that claimed the lives of nine Dynamos fans in Kwekwe five years ago.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Harare Dynamos Supporters Association described Macheme as one of their longest-serving members. It said:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of “Bla Mo” Mollen Macheme, one of the longest-serving members of the association, last night at her residence in Chitungwiza.
A very passionate and determined fan, Bla Mo stood up to be counted when anything DeMbare was involved.
No words can atone the departure of this brave stalwart but we look to the heavens for comfort acknowledging that it is a journey one has to take someday.
The association said funeral details and the way forward will be communicated in due course.
Macheme is survived by her daughter, Tafadzwa.- The Herald
Prominent Dynamos supporter Mollen Macheme has died. She passed at her residence in Chitungwiza on Tuesday night.
Macheme, nicknamed “Bla Mo”, was one of the survivors of the accident that claimed the lives of nine Dynamos fans in Kwekwe five years ago.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Harare Dynamos Supporters Association described Macheme as one of their longest-serving members. It said:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of “Bla Mo” Mollen Macheme, one of the longest-serving members of the association, last night at her residence in Chitungwiza.
A very passionate and determined fan, Bla Mo stood up to be counted when anything DeMbare was involved.
No words can atone the departure of this brave stalwart but we look to the heavens for comfort acknowledging that it is a journey one has to take someday.
The association said funeral details and the way forward will be communicated in due course.
Macheme is survived by her daughter, Tafadzwa.- The Herald
Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic believes the goalless draw against Mozambique in the opening Group B match of the COSAFA Cup was a fair result, considering the team’s preparations.
The squad spent less than a week in the camp and was hit with several player withdrawals.
Speaking on SuperSport TV after the game, Logarusic said: “We only had five days preparing, and we haven’t played in the league since November 2019. This means there were no official games except the cup games (Chibuku Super Cup).”
He added: “This a good start, we created some chances, and they (Mozambique) also had some good opportunities. I think at the end, it is a fair result.”
Zimbabwe will now shift focus to their second Group B game against Malawi on Friday.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
England beat Denmark 2-1 on Wednesday to reach a Euro final for the first time ever.
The Three Lions will face Italy in Sunday’s game at Wembley Stadium in London.
The Danish side led through Mikkel Damsgaard’s brilliant freekick on the half-hour but an own goal Simon Kjaer nine minutes later saw the game going into extra time.
Harry Kane scored winner for England, tapping in a rebound after Kasper Schmeichel had saved his penalty.
In the other semifinal played on Tuesday, Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after tied 1-1 after extra time.
Jorginho converted the decisive spot-kick for the Azzurri, earning them a place in Sunday’s final.
Spain, on the other hand, missed two of their spot-kicks, including one by substitute Alvaro Morata, whose late equaliser had taken the game into extra time.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean youngster Zanda Siziba has signed his first professional contract with English League One side Ipswich Town.
Siziba, who made his first-team bow in the EFL Trophy win over Gillingham in October before making his full debut a month later in the same competition away at Crawley, has signed a two-year deal with an option to extend the it by a further year.
The 17-year old midfielder was awarded the pro deal together with two academy players – Matt Healy and Cameron Stewart.
Meanwhile, Ipswich is also home to another Zimbabwean youngster Tawanda Chirewa. The midfielder, 17, signed his first professional contract with Ipswich on 2 November 2020, signing a deal until 2022, with the option of an additional year extension.
Both Chirewa and Siziba are part of the Ipswich Under-18 and Under-23 sides.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the violation of human rights activists in Eswatini…
Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Thursday, MDC Alliance Secretary for International Relations, Gladys Hlatywayo denounced the persecution of the people of Eswatini for challenging dictatorship.
“Soldiers must return to the barracks with immediate effect. We call upon SADC to stop the gruesome violence against unarmed civilians in Swaziland.
Citizens have the right to express their sentiments without being victimized,” said Hlatywayo.
By A Correspondent| Police investigators are yet to unmask two unidentified men from the President’s Office who threatened a Parirenyatwa General Hospital Doctor over a report she submitted before the Harare Magistrates Court confirming that the under fire Pokugara Properties Managing Director Michael John Van Blerk was fit to stand trial for malicious damage to property.
Investigations conducted by Detective Precious Temba from the ZRP Anti-Corruption Unit revealed that the two men visited Dr Ropafadzo Muzvidziwa at her workplace looking for her and met Gambiza Nondunduzo who was still at work.
They asked for Dr Muzvidziwa saying they wanted to warn her against involving herself in Van Blerk’s case as he was “munhu waPresident”.
Temba said he interviewed, Nondunduzo and Van Blerk’s wife but could not figure out who the men who threatened Dr Muzvidziwa were as both complainant and witnesses could not identify who the perpetrators were.
He said the next step would be to seek a warrant of search and seizure to establish if the perpetrators ever tried to call the complainant on the day in question.
“Nothing fruitful came up yet. Complainant and witnesses stated that they cannot identify the accused persons even if they meet them. Complainant did not receive any calls or had missed calls on the day in question.
“Outstanding is to make a warrant of search and seizure to establish if the perpetrators ever attempted to call the Complainant on the day in question,” said Temba.
Tinashe Sambiri| The MDC Alliance has called for the demilitarization of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission secretariat before the 2023 polls.
According to the popular movement’s latest National Standing Committee resolutions, the accountability of the captured Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is questionable.
The MDC Alliance has also pointed out that the people of Zimbabwe are suffering as a result of theft of State resources by Zanu PF bigwigs.
The incessant violation of human rights activists in the country is worrisome, according to the MDC Alliance.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the violation of human rights activists in Eswatini…
Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Thursday, MDC Alliance Secretary for International Relations, Gladys Hlatywayo denounced the persecution of the people of Eswatini for challenging dictatorship.
“Soldiers must return to the barracks with immediate effect. We call upon SADC to stop the gruesome violence against unarmed civilians in Swaziland.
Citizens have the right to express their sentiments without being victimized,” said Hlatywayo.
Prominent Dynamos supporter Mollen Macheme has died. She passed at her residence in Chitungwiza on Tuesday night.
Macheme, nicknamed “Bla Mo”, was one of the survivors of the accident that claimed the lives of nine Dynamos fans in Kwekwe five years ago.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Harare Dynamos Supporters Association described Macheme as one of their longest-serving members. It said:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of “Bla Mo” Mollen Macheme, one of the longest-serving members of the association, last night at her residence in Chitungwiza.
A very passionate and determined fan, Bla Mo stood up to be counted when anything DeMbare was involved.
No words can atone the departure of this brave stalwart but we look to the heavens for comfort acknowledging that it is a journey one has to take someday.
The association said funeral details and the way forward will be communicated in due course.
Macheme is survived by her daughter, Tafadzwa.- The Herald
The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signed a cooperation and financing agreement to implement 10 strategic initiatives to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics and strengthen systems for health. This new agreement, which will cover the 2021-2023 implementation period, aims to address some of the persistent challenges that impede progress against the three diseases and protect hard-won gains from new pandemics like COVID-19.
In 2019, a total of 1.4 million people died from tuberculosis and an estimated 409,000 people died from malaria. In 2020, 690,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses.
Through the new agreement, the strategic initiatives seek to:
Expand TB preventive treatment for people living with HIV in 9 countries across Africa; Strengthen efforts to provide differentiated HIV service delivery; Accelerate efforts to find people with TB missed by health systems in 20 countries; Accelerate introduction of innovation for multi-drug resistant TB treatment through regional operational research in Eastern and Central Europe; Support 26 countries and territories to eliminate malaria by 2025; Improve country data collection and use to develop evidence-informed policy; Foster the rapid uptake of service delivery innovations with South to South Learning; Improve quality of care; Encourage rapid uptake of procurement and supply chain management innovation; and Increase program sustainability, facilitate the transition to domestic financing and improve program efficiency.
WHO and the Global Fund have a long and successful partnership working together to scale up HIV, TB and malaria interventions and strengthen health systems in many countries. Through focused efforts and catalytic investments, this collaboration has contributed to significantly reduce the disease burdens of HIV, TB and malaria worldwide, saving millions of lives since 2002.
“The COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, reinforces the need to strengthen our partnership to achieve our shared goals of ending the epidemics,” said Dr Mubashar Sheikh, Director, Deputy Director-General’s Office, WHO. “This agreement supports countries to develop more effective responses to the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics and build the resilient health systems they need to reach the most vulnerable.”
“Together, WHO and the Global Fund have proven to be a powerful force that builds on strong in-country support and regional presence, technical leadership and financial resources to strengthen systems for health and accelerate the end of AIDS, TB and malaria as epidemics,” said Michael Byrne, Head of Technical Advice and Partnerships at the Global Fund.
Source: World Health Organization
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Tinashe Sambiri| The MDC Alliance has called for the demilitarization of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission secretariat before the 2023 polls.
According to the popular movement’s latest National Standing Committee resolutions, the accountability of the captured Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is questionable.
The MDC Alliance has also pointed out that the people of Zimbabwe are suffering as a result of theft of State resources by Zanu PF bigwigs.
The incessant violation of human rights activists in the country is worrisome, according to the MDC Alliance.
Tinashe Sambiri|The death of Zimbabwe National Army commamder, Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo has shocked top government officials.
According to government spokesperson, George Charamba, Lieutenant General Chimonyo succumbed to cancer early this morning.
His death has shaken both government and army officials, impeccable sources have said.
Below is Lieutenant General Chimonyo’s brief profile published by Pindula News:
Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chimonyo was a Zimbabwean military general and former commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He assumed his position on the 18th of December 2017 when he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General by Emmerson Mnangagwa.
He took over from General Philip Valerio Sibanda, who was promoted to be the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (CDF)
Before he was appointed as the Commander of the ZNA, Chimonyo was on secondment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Tanzania.
Handover Ceremonial In March 2018, at a ceremony held at One Commando, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda, officially handed over command of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) to Commander Lieutenant-General Edzayi Chimonyo.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the violation of human rights activists in Eswatini…
Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Thursday, MDC Alliance Secretary for International Relations, Gladys Hlatywayo denounced the persecution of the people of Eswatini for challenging dictatorship.
“Soldiers must return to the barracks with immediate effect. We call upon SADC to stop the gruesome violence against unarmed civilians in Swaziland.
Citizens have the right to express their sentiments without being victimized,” said Hlatywayo.
By A Correspondent- The trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko on criminal abuse of office charges has been further deferred to August 31 following indications that the presiding magistrate Mr Trynose Utahwashe was not available.
Prosecutor Mr Lovack Masuku told Harare magistrate Mr Stanford Mambanje that he had agreed with Mr Utahwashe to postpone the trial.
It is the State’s case that Mphoko allegedly instructed junior officers at Avondale Police Station in Harare to release former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) acting chief executive Moses Juma and former board member Davison Norupiri, who was Zinara’s finance committee chairperson, from the cells.
According to the State’s papers, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission received a case in which Juma and Norupiri were being accused of fraud and criminal abuse of office on May 6, 2016.
Investigations resulted in the arrest of the two for criminal abuse of office and were detained at Avondale Police Station.
The Zimbabwe Olympics Committee has announced the Zimbabwe Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which is comprised of 5 athletes and over 10 delegates.
This follows the confirmation of the three universality slots from the relevant International Federations. Athletes are:
Katai Donata Andra Sofia Swimming
Makusha Ngoni Methukhela Athletics
Purcell-Gilpin Peter Sean Richard Rowing
Vincent Scott Nicholas Golf
Wetzlar Peter Charles Swimming
COACHES AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
Chivonivoni Mufaro Joy – Golf Coach/Team Leader
Lisimati Phakhamile Edward – Athletics Coach
Stephenson James Alexander – Rowing Coach
Tudor-Cole Lindsy – Swimming Coach
Vincent Kelsey Anne – Golf Caddy
OFFICIALS AND MEDICAL
Ndlovu Fredreck Chef De Mission-Head of Delegation
Pakati Memory General Team Management & Deputy Covid Liaison Officer
COUNTRY DELEGATION
Mlotshwa Gerald N -Chairman Sports and Recreation Commission
Hon Mathias Tongofa -Chairman of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation
Kadzirange Tariro- PA to the Honourable Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation
NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE DELEGATION
Thabani Gonye- President Zimbabwe National Olympic Committee
Stephen Mudawarima — Secretary-General and CEO Zimbabwe Olympic Committee.
Previously, there was outrage after several government officials flew with the Gems to England for the Netball World Cup.
Commentators argued that it was not necessary and a waste of resources to have government officials who are not directly involved in the competitions on the ticket.
By A Correspondent- Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday blasted retail pharmacists saying they lacked knowledge of the Public Health Act after they sent a petition to Parliament demanding to be considered for government posts such as secretary in the Health ministry.
Chiwenga, who is also Health minister, said this during a virtual meeting with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health to discuss the petition by the Retail Pharmacists Association of Zimbabwe.
He said they lacked understanding of the framework that governed the appointment of secretaries of ministries.
“The ministry’s position is that the petitioners have misdirected themselves and further exposed their lack of understanding of the technical and legal framework that governs the appointment of posts of permanent secretary, and provincial and district health officers,” Chiwenga said.
“In this regard, we recommend that they be referred to the Ministry of Health and Child Care to be assisted in understanding the technical basis and legal framework that govern the said posts,” he said.
The Health Professions Act recognises all health professionals and categories for the posts.
“The Health Services Board (HSB) implements the provision of the Act as it is responsible for recruiting all posts of deputy directors to directors. The procedure is competitive to satisfy the constitutional requirements of appointment based on merit.
“The Public Health Act has recognised the technical nature of the functions to be performed by chief health officer, and the provincial and district health officers in relation to the ministry’s responsibility of public health.”
He said the HSB also employed provincial and district health officials through a competitive process.
“The post of secretary of the ministry is a constitutional appointment, and none of the positions alluded to in the petition are appointed in terms of the Public Health Act,” he said.
Chiwenga said candidates with a public health background and holders of business administration degrees were more likely to land government posts.
“The petitioners cast a blind eye and ignored the fact that the three are technical posts responsible for treating patients as indicated by the Medical Services Act. The core function of medical practitioners — because of their basic training, certificate and licensing — is to treat patients, while pharmacists dispense medicines prescribed by medical practitioners.
“The public health qualification does not qualify to treat patients as it is only meant to equip health care professionals with preventive aspects of health services,” he said.-Newsday
By A Correspondent- Twelve (12) expecting mothers at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH)’s Lady Rodwell Maternity Unit have tested positive for the coronavirus prompting authorities to conduct mass testing and disinfection of the building.
The Herald reports that those who tested negative will be taken to the Mpilo Central Hospital maternity ward while the UBH maternity unit will be turned into an isolation centre.
UBH acting chief executive officer Dr Narcisious Dzvanga confirmed the outbreak, saying they have reacted swiftly to scale up containment measures for the deadly pandemic. Dr Dzvanga said:
_I can confirm that there is an increase in pregnant mothers testing Covid-19 positive. At the moment we have 12 expecting mothers who are positive at Lady Rodwell Maternity Unit._
_We are taking measures to see if between our two sister hospitals of Mpilo Central Hospital and UBH, one of them can be turned into a red zone for the pregnant mothers. The proposal is that the UBH maternity unit becomes a red zone for those who are positive and require hospitalisation with Mpilo absorbing the negative ones._
_The number of expecting mothers who are Covid-19 positive and that of negatives is almost running at 50-50 per cent. We are now preparing to turn our UBH maternity unit into the red zone for the province and that is work in progress and by end of day, we would have concluded the issue._
Some studies have shown that some mothers transmitted the virus to their babies but it is unclear whether these newborns were infected while in the womb or if these infections were acquired after birth, as the newborns were tested when they were days old.
The possibility of vertical transmission (passing the virus from mother to baby) has not been ruled out.
By A Correspondent- A farm worker who was bathing along a stream in Mkwasine reportedly stumbled on a rotting corpse that was buried in a shallow grave with part of the hands and knees protruding out on Sunday.
The corpse was discovered by Peter Kumbirai at Farm 378, Phase 2 Chingeya.
Although a report was made to Police on Sunday, it is understood that cops only managed to come on Monday.
The Mirror reports that it was discovered that this was the body of a 15-year-old girl whose lips were cut off and there was a deep cut on one of the cheeks.
Masvingo Police Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa said he was yet to receive the report.
Sources told the publication that Kumbirai was alerted to the body by the strong stench.
“We exhumed the body which was at an advanced stage of decomposition. It had no lips and had a deep cut in one of the cheeks,” said a source.
There is suspicion that body was buried alive.
Meanwhile murder cases are on the increase in Chiredzi. Two months ago a man was found murdered near Marinda Court and another decomposing body was found near Nandi Railway Station during that same week.
Victor Moyo was arrested after he killed his landlord Prayer Banda (22) of Mbizo 18 in Kwekwe following a clash over rent.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the tragic incident which happened at around 2 am on Monday.
According to the police report, the now-deceased arrived home in the early hours of the morning. He forced open a tenant’s bedroom door ordering him to vacate the room.
A misunderstanding ensued and the now-deceased produced a knife in an attempt to stab the tenant.
By A Correspondent- In a dramatic turn of events, a man from Masvingo found himself in police custody after he caught his wife having sex with a police officer.
Mangarai Mashindi (55) of Pangolin high-density suburb was arrested for disorderly conduct after he had a scuffle with Constable Sydney Chembonje (41) whom he found having sex with his wife Mavis Mashindi (35) in their matrimonial bed.
According to a leaked police memo, on the night of 1 July at around 20:30 hours, Mashindi arrived home without notifying his wife that he was coming.
He entered the couple’s two-roomed house and opened the bedroom door where he discovered Chembonje and his wife having sex.
When Chembonje noticed the presence of Mashindi, he bolted from the room, naked, but Mashindi managed to manhandle him and the two started fighting.
The police officer overpowered Mashindi and he escaped still naked.
“Accused Number (1) (Mashindi) returned to his bedroom and recovered Accused Number [2]’s property thus his police identity card, driver’s licence, Samsung mobile phone, car keys, a grey jacket, khaki Chino trousers, grey long-sleeved T/Shirt, and one unused condom, ” read the leaked memo.
The following day, Mashindi made an assault report to the police but was shocked when the police informed him, he was under arrest for engaging in disorderly conduct.
The police brought the charges against Mashindi basing on a complaint filed by his wife who witnessed the incident.
Chembonje, who is stationed at the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Chikato Police Station reportedly sustained lacerated wounds on the head and on the arm as a result of the scuffle.
Chembonje is also facing separate charges of contravening the Police Act.
“Acting in an unbecoming or disorderly or in any manner prejudicial to good order or discipline or reasonably likely to bring discredit to the Police Force,” reads part of the leaked police memo.
By A Correspondent- A man who used to bash his live-in girlfriend whenever they argued at home will regret his unbecoming actions because his fed-up lover dumped him in court.
Regina Munyati of Mpopoma suburb said she could not bear the brunt of being bashed and insulted by her lover Danisa Mawindi and told presiding magistrate Prince Jeconia Ncube that she no longer loved him and was terminating the affair.
“He was treating me like a useless thing, would hit me with fists each time we had an argument. I had to desert our home and went to stay with my parents. Despite that he would come to my home begging me to forgive him. I turned down his demands, but he does not accept that I no longer love him and I do not want anything to do with him,” said Regina.
Danisa also confronts her at her workplace and embarrasses her.
He comes to my workplace. He would shout at me in front of my workmates and would demand the things he bought for me when we were staying together. When he encounters me with a man, he would insult him while claiming that I’m still his live-in girlfriend,” said Regina.
Regina had to approach the civil court to apply for a protection order against her stalker.
In her founding affidavit she said: “I’m applying for a protection order against Danisa Mawindi who was my live-in lover. Sometime in April I had to desert our home and stayed with my parents because he used to beat me and insult me whenever we had an argument. He comes to my workplace and shouts obscenities at me while demanding things he bought me while were staying together. He is in the habit of ambushing me at my workplace and would follow me wherever I go and would spew insults at any man that talks to me while claiming that I’m still his lover,” she said.
Danisa did not attend the court session forcing the magistrate to reserve her ruling on the case.
By A Correspondent- Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has announced the passing on of the Commander Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant-General Edzai Absalom Chakanyuka Chimonyo.
Writing on his Twitter blog, Charamba said Lt Gen Chimonyo died after a long battle with cancer.
“Devastated to announce the passing on of General Chimonyo early this morning after a long fight against cancer. go well freedom fighter, Commander and Ambassador,” he wrote.
We publish below reactions to the news….
Cde Edzai Chimonyo who was until recently ZNA commander here mkoma? This is shocking.. Nematambudziko Bro. pic.twitter.com/mGl6KH0cAL
The second commander of the 5th brigade after Perence Shiri. Sadly he dies without facing justice for his role in murdering defenceless women, men and children under the guise of hunting dissidents
Great loss to the nation, family and humanity. Sorry to my brother Nyasha. Be Strong as God will see us through this. Go well son of the soil. MHDSRIEP.
— Nhuka Zvavahera DTG (@tapera_david) July 8, 2021
Pasi pano idandaro,lets do good kana mwari atipa mukana… ngatisiyei zita richazotaurwa nemagenerations to come kuti rakaiita zvakanaka kuti Zimbabwe ive nebudiriro … vaChimoyo vasiya legacy ipi mukoma,ndibatsireiwo ndihwisisewo ,ndidzidzewo
ZIM hip-hop star Holy Ten has revealed that he will drop a single soon featuring Zimdancehall star Enzo Ishall, with whom he has been feuding for close to three weeks.
“I wrote a song Can’t Get which was meant to respond to Enzo Ishall but I am now going to release it as a collabo, we are going to release it as a dancehall song,” Holy Ten said.
Speaking about his “beef” with Enzo Ishall, which has sucked in several Zim hip-hop and Zimdancehall artistes, Holy Ten said it had run its course.
“The beef was ours, we made it happen. Enzo Ishall is my brother I will never go against him. We were trying to put attention on the hip-hop industry; trying to lift it up.
“As the leader of the youth, I was beginning to enjoy the trends but when things like this continue to happen, we simply have to go back to the message — what we want to give to the people. We have to go back to advocating for the girl child,” Holy Ten said.
The self-proclaimed leader of the youth, as Holy Ten prefers to call himself, said he has decided to turn a song which was meant to diss Enzo Ishall into a duet.
By A Correspondent- A 74 year old Guruve man allegedly drank a poisoned opaque beer and died on the spot while planning the lobola of his young brothers daughter on Sunday.
Job Mujeri of Chimanikire village died after he drank a super Chibuku which he got from his young brother Leon Mujeri (43).
Mashonaland Central deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Dhliwayo confirmed the case.
“I can confirm a sudden death case in Guruve where Job Mujeri died after drinking a suspected poisoned super Chibuku from his brother Leon and we are currently investigating the matter,” Dhliwayo said.
Allegations are that Job went to his young brother’s homestead for a family discussion since Leon’s daughter was about to be married.
Leon gave his brother a bottle of Chibuku which he drank alone.
After drinking the Chibuku he started vomiting blood and died in a toilet.
Police warned people to respect human life and avoid food poisoning.
By A Correspondent- The police have announced that they are yet to identify some of the bodies of the people who perished on the Masvingo-Zvishavane highway, Monday.
The road accident claimed a total number of 20 people after a Toyota Granvia heading west towards Zvishavane collided with a Toyota Wish which was going east towards Masvingo.
The police said they were failing to identify some of the bodies because the deceased did not have identity documents.
Police could only confirm that the Granvia was on its way to a funeral and while it was possible this was that for Ms Zvidzai, police had no confirmation of whose funeral the mourners were travelling to.
Police commanders from Masvingo led by Assistant Commissioners Florence Marume and Fredrick Mbemgwa were at the crash site yesterday as their teams continued recovering the remains and the wreckage.
The burial order for Loice Zvidzai of ZRP Old Camp in Gwanda Villagers from Jodias and others in the area who spoke at the crash scene said the Toyota Wish was notorious for speeding along the Masvingo-Zvishavane road, and was a well-known presumed pirate taxi on the route.
Among the dead in the Wish was a police officer based at Buchwa Police Station, Lincoln Muungani (28), the only son in his family.
His father and sister were at the scene yesterday afternoon, struggling to come to terms with his sudden death.
Jeffrey Paringira (33) of Jodias Village in Madamombe, who was the first to arrive with his brother Simbarashe Kuzipa, said they started running to the highway when they heard two loud bangs.
“It was around 3.30pm when we heard two loud bangs and when we rushed to the road to investigate, we discovered there was an accident involving two vehicles: a Granvia, which had passengers who appeared to be elderly people said to be going to a funeral, and a Toyota Wish that was going towards Masvingo.
“We tried to rescue some of the passengers, but we failed to pull apart the vehicles and we had to rush back home to look for an iron bar that we used to rescue some of the people who were still breathing.” Paringira said within a few minutes more vehicles had stopped and drivers started helping.
“We noticed that most people had already died in the two cars, but we managed to pull out a police officer (Lincoln Muungani) from the Toyota Wish and he was still breathing though faintly.”
Lincoln, unfortunately, died at Zvishavane District Hospital around 6pm on the same day.
Another villager among the first to arrive at the accident, William Matangamberi, said he had never seen anything like that in his life.
“We noticed that the Granvia had burst one of its tyres and the driver lost control of the vehicle and encroached to the opposite lane where the Toyota Wish was coming,” he said.
Lincoln’s father, Mr Xavier Muungani (64) of Bulawayo, came with one of Lincoln’s sisters, Ms Noreen Willie and other relatives.
“I received the message of my only son’s passing on around 8pm and by then it was already late so we decided to travel to Zvishavane mortuary today to collect his body. I checked his body. It was badly injured and covered in blood.
“It seemed the impact of the crash was too much because the body had deep cuts while some of the ribs were broken. My son surely died a very painful death and I am devastated,” said Mr Muungani.
Speaking after visiting the crash site with senior police commanders, provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said senior police also wanted to have a first-hand appreciation of the crash site as part of ongoing investigations.
“Police commanders decided to visit the crash site so that we can see for ourselves the situation on the ground and this is part of investigations which are ongoing. At the moment we only know that the Toyota Granvia burst one of its tyres but investigations are continuing,” said Inspector Dhewa.
By A Correspondent- The courts have freed a Harare man who allegedly swindled a local investor of US$53 000 and implicated President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, Collins.
Sean Chiriseri (33, has been granted $10 000 bail by magistrate Dennis Mangosi, and was ordered to report twice every week at Marlborough Police Station and not to interfere with witnesses.
According to the State papers, sometime in May this year, Chiriseri approached the complainant with a business proposal to do a joint venture in the fuel industry.
The proposals were that Chiriseri would provide the site and Hairwadzi would provide the fuel.
The joint venture would come up with start-up fees for the site to be Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority-compliant.
It is alleged Chiriseri then misrepresented to Hairwadzi that he had money in his nostro account, but could not use it since these transactions needed cash.
The State alleges Hairwadzi availed cash US$53 490 to Chiriseri, who, in turn, furnished him with documents where he purported to have effected the transfer of funds from his nostro account to Hairwadzi’s account.
Hairwadzi later realised that the proof of payment was fraudulent.
A follow-up on Chiriseri did not yield anything as he started to threaten the complainant saying he had been sent by Collins to take him out of business.
The complainant filed a report with the police, leading to Chiriseri’s arrest.
By A Correspondent- The Zanu PF government has admitted that it has failed to provide adequate transport to the commuting public struggling to travel within cities and towns.
Nick Mangwana, the government spokesperson Wednesday said: “The buses we have are not enough, but there is a clear roadmap to ensure that the gap is closed. More buses on the way. Please bear with us”.
Prominent Dynamos supporter Mollen Macheme has died. She passed at her residence in Chitungwiza on Tuesday night.
Macheme, nicknamed “Bla Mo”, was one of the survivors of the accident that claimed the lives of nine Dynamos fans in Kwekwe five years ago.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Harare Dynamos Supporters Association described Macheme as one of their longest-serving members. It said:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing on of “Bla Mo” Mollen Macheme, one of the longest-serving members of the association, last night at her residence in Chitungwiza.
A very passionate and determined fan, Bla Mo stood up to be counted when anything DeMbare was involved.
No words can atone the departure of this brave stalwart but we look to the heavens for comfort acknowledging that it is a journey one has to take someday.
The association said funeral details and the way forward will be communicated in due course.
Macheme is survived by her daughter, Tafadzwa.- The Herald
The Warriors of Zimbabwe were restricted to a lifeless goalless draw by the Mambas of Mozambique as they got their Cosafa Cup campaign underway, in Port Elizabeth yesterday.
For long periods of this match, which fittingly didn’t produce a goal, it resembled just a pre-season training game, for two lower league sides.
There will be those who will argue, with justification, expectation should be low, given many of the Warriors haven’t been featuring, in competitive matches, for some time.
But, the first round of the Chibuku Super Cup games, which featured some of these players, produced some thrilling matches, spiced by some fine individual performances.
Take, for instance, Bruno Mutigo’s super show, at Mandava last month, when he rose from the bench and, with just two swings of his right foot, powered himself into the headlines.
In those few minutes, in which his two excellent goals helped Ngezi Platinum overturn the deficit and beat FC Platinum 2-1, Mutigo provided more highlights, as a person, than the entire Warriors did, as a team, yesterday.
The same can be said of Denver Mukamba’s swift change of direction, sudden burst of pace, a cheeky body swerve and a sublime goal, to help Ngezi Platinum beat Triangle, in the same competition.
Teenage Dynamos winger, Bill Antonio, running rings around opponents, in his first dance in the top-flight league, has produced more highlights, than the poor show we saw yesterday.
The lifeless show against Mozambique, at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium, in which the Warriors failed to do even the basics, of stringing together meaningful passes, left many fans fuming on social media.
There were just three shots on target, for the Warriors, from their eight shots during the game.
Coach Zdravko Logarusic has emphasised he is interested in finding out how some players can respond, in such matches.
But, if this is what his team will produce, throughout the tournament, then he is unlikely to pick anything of substance, from this tour.- State media
A Harare woman has confessed to fabricating allegations that her boyfriend raped her and set his dogs to lick her private parts.
The woman, Melody Chitambo, withdrew charges against her now ex-boyfriend Urs Joseph Ettilin after she failed to provide the proof that was required by the State for trial to commence.
Ettilin had been removed from remand earlier this year to allow the State to gather evidence with assistance from Chitambo to prove the allegations.
Chitambo had earlier claimed that she had photos and videos of the dogs licking her which the State would use to prove their case against Ettilin.
However, the docket was returned to prosecution without the required evidence and there was nothing to place before the court.
Chitambo then produced the affidavit of withdrawal stating that she no longer wanted to proceed because she had lied.
According to State papers, Chitambo had claimed that she had an argument with Ettilin after she went for a night out party and returned the next morning around 8 am.
She said while in their bedroom, Ettilin forced her to have unprotected sex with him without her consent and later forced her to be aroused by his dogs whilst she was naked on the bed.
She further claimed that her boyfriend threatened to throw her out of the house empty-handed and that he also took some nude pictures of her on several occasions.
Chitambo alleged Ettilin let his dogs lick her private parts and threatened her that failure to comply he would post the pictures on social media.
She further alleged Ettilin later offered her US$60 000 as a condition for her to leave his house because he had found another woman.
Devasted by her boyfriend’s actions, Chitambo lodged a complaint at Highlands Police Station.
However, all these allegations proved to be false and baseless.- H-Metro
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance vice president Professor Welshman Ncube has turned 60.
The MDC Alliance has described Professor Ncube as a veteran of the struggle for freedom from Zanu PF oppression.
According to pressure group Zimbabwe United Citizens Undertaking, Professor Ncube is humble and hardworking leader.
See statement below:
“Happy 60st birthday, Vice President Welsham Ncube. A great servant leader who is not ashamed to live out his faith every day. Thank you for your hard work and leadership.
Welshman Ncube (born 7 July 1961) is a Zimbabwean lawyer, businessman and politician. He currently serves as MDC Alliance’s third Vice President.
He is a lawyer in the firm Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers, where he is the senior partner at their Bulawayo offices.
He also runs a number of business ventures, including a farm in the Midlands Province.
H.B.D”
Professor Welshman Ncube MDC Alliance Vice President
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi Mahere has said Zimbabweans are suffering as a result of rampant corruption and disastrous economic policies.
Commenting on the looting of State resources by Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s blue-eyed boy, Kuda Tagwirei, Advocate Mahere described the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission as useless.
Advocate Mahere said the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission should be disbanded with immediate effect.
“Corruption is killing us. Kuda Tagwirei is at the centre of it.Kuda Tagwirei must be arrested.
ZACC is captured and therefore it must be disbanded.
Zimbabwe is not poor but poorly managed…
Elite state capture has brought Zimbabwe to its knees!!
The people’s government led by President Nelson Chamisa will effectively deal with corruption and do away with State capture in line with the People’s Agenda,” argued Advocate.
The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signed a cooperation and financing agreement to implement 10 strategic initiatives to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics and strengthen systems for health. This new agreement, which will cover the 2021-2023 implementation period, aims to address some of the persistent challenges that impede progress against the three diseases and protect hard-won gains from new pandemics like COVID-19.
In 2019, a total of 1.4 million people died from tuberculosis and an estimated 409,000 people died from malaria. In 2020, 690,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses.
Through the new agreement, the strategic initiatives seek to:
Expand TB preventive treatment for people living with HIV in 9 countries across Africa; Strengthen efforts to provide differentiated HIV service delivery; Accelerate efforts to find people with TB missed by health systems in 20 countries; Accelerate introduction of innovation for multi-drug resistant TB treatment through regional operational research in Eastern and Central Europe; Support 26 countries and territories to eliminate malaria by 2025; Improve country data collection and use to develop evidence-informed policy; Foster the rapid uptake of service delivery innovations with South to South Learning; Improve quality of care; Encourage rapid uptake of procurement and supply chain management innovation; and Increase program sustainability, facilitate the transition to domestic financing and improve program efficiency.
WHO and the Global Fund have a long and successful partnership working together to scale up HIV, TB and malaria interventions and strengthen health systems in many countries. Through focused efforts and catalytic investments, this collaboration has contributed to significantly reduce the disease burdens of HIV, TB and malaria worldwide, saving millions of lives since 2002.
“The COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, reinforces the need to strengthen our partnership to achieve our shared goals of ending the epidemics,” said Dr Mubashar Sheikh, Director, Deputy Director-General’s Office, WHO. “This agreement supports countries to develop more effective responses to the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics and build the resilient health systems they need to reach the most vulnerable.”
“Together, WHO and the Global Fund have proven to be a powerful force that builds on strong in-country support and regional presence, technical leadership and financial resources to strengthen systems for health and accelerate the end of AIDS, TB and malaria as epidemics,” said Michael Byrne, Head of Technical Advice and Partnerships at the Global Fund.
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a jail sentence for contempt of court, sentenced by the same judge whose Zimbabwe-electoral violence report he blockedin 2013.
Be strong now because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.
The sentencing sparked an unprecedented legal drama in South Africa, with a deadline imposed of midnight on Wednesday (22:00 GMT) for Mr Zuma’s arrest.
The deadline was imposed after Mr Zuma refused to hand himself in on Sunday.
South Africa has never seen a former president jailed before.
Mr Zuma, 79, was forced to resign in 2018 after nine years in power.
Though he was forced out of office by his own party, the African National Congress (ANC), he retains a loyal body of supporters, especially in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal.
In February 2013, Jacob Zuma, then president was ordered to hand over the Zimbabwe electoral violence report to a newspaper, the M&G within 10 days. Zuma then quickly appealed against Justice Raulinga’s judgment.
The lengthy saga came to a head when Raulinga revealed that the Justice Sisi Khampepe report had gone “missing”, and disclosed that Rakoatsi had made several unsolicited and unsuccessful attempts to retrieve the report from his custody, in his absence.
In a letter to the appeal court, Rakoatsi rejected any insinuation that he had knowledge of where the report was, or that he had a hand in its disappearance.
Zuma later lost the case at the Supreme Court, in a case that now exposes ZANU PF for terrorism crimes during elections. – Additional Reporting, BBC
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false, social media reports claiming that police officers are blocking people without COVID-19 vaccination certificates from getting into Harare Central Business District.
ZRP national spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi told ZimFact that the reports are false. He said:
This is false information. I answered that question to journalists yesterday.
Earlier, Nick Mangwana, Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, tweeted that the roadblocks had been mounted only because intercity travel had been banned under measures that were announced on 29 June. Said Mangwana:
On reports of long queues of vehicles bottlenecked at roadblocks trying to get into Harare, Mazowe and Mutoko are cases in point.
The short response is that intercity is banned fellow citizens. Very few people who are providing an essential service should be travelling.
COVID-19 vaccination certificates are not required when entering Harare, according to the police.
However, the police are enforcing COVID-19 regulations that restrict travel between cities to only essential services.
There is no legal basis for the police to demand proof of vaccination at checkpoints.-ZimFact
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a jail sentence for contempt of court, sentenced by the same judge whose Zimbabwe-electoral violence report he blockedin 2013.
Be strong now because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.
The sentencing sparked an unprecedented legal drama in South Africa, with a deadline imposed of midnight on Wednesday (22:00 GMT) for Mr Zuma’s arrest.
The deadline was imposed after Mr Zuma refused to hand himself in on Sunday.
South Africa has never seen a former president jailed before.
Mr Zuma, 79, was forced to resign in 2018 after nine years in power.
Though he was forced out of office by his own party, the African National Congress (ANC), he retains a loyal body of supporters, especially in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal.
In February 2013, Jacob Zuma, then president was ordered to hand over the Zimbabwe electoral violence report to a newspaper, the M&G within 10 days. Zuma then quickly appealed against Justice Raulinga’s judgment.
The lengthy saga came to a head when Raulinga revealed that the Justice Sisi Khampepe report had gone “missing”, and disclosed that Rakoatsi had made several unsolicited and unsuccessful attempts to retrieve the report from his custody, in his absence.
In a letter to the appeal court, Rakoatsi rejected any insinuation that he had knowledge of where the report was, or that he had a hand in its disappearance.
Zuma later lost the case at the Supreme Court, in a case that now exposes ZANU PF for terrorism crimes during elections. – Additional Reporting, BBC
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF has been haunted by transport woes which are being experienced by commuters after they banned kombies.
In a propagandistic response to the crisis Nick Mangwana, the government spokesperson Wednesday said:”The buses we have are not enough, but there is a clear roadmap to ensure that the gap is closed. More buses on the way. Please bear with us”.
By A Correspondent- The country’s hospitals are running out of beds due to the increased number of people testing positive for Covid-19, the government has said.
Zimbabwe is facing a surge in infections, with 1 949 new cases and 28 deaths as of Tuesday.
The government said most of the country’s hospitals, such as Nyanga and Chipinge require bulk oxygen tanks, while some like Zvimba in Mashonaland West, and Plumtree and Gwanda in Matabeleland South required functional isolation centres.
By A Correspondent- The country’s hospitals are running out of beds due to the increased number of people testing positive for Covid-19, the government has said.
Zimbabwe is facing a surge in infections, with 1 949 new cases and 28 deaths as of Tuesday.
The government said most of the country’s hospitals, such as Nyanga and Chipinge require bulk oxygen tanks, while some like Zvimba in Mashonaland West, and Plumtree and Gwanda in Matabeleland South required functional isolation centres.
By A Correspondent- There is an outcry from parents after the government yesterday announced plans to reopen schools at time cases of Covid-19 are increasing.
The government through the ministry of information said the start of the second term will see a combination of face-to-face teaching, remote home learning, community learning and the use of alternative platforms such as e-learning, radio and television.
They said all schools were being inspected to ensure they have finalised their Covid-19 preventative measures and have the basic equipment they need.
By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thrown the former Zanu PF political commissar, Victor Matemadanda, under the bus by finally posting him to war-torn Mozambique.
Mnangagwa, Wednesday, sworn in Matemadanda, marking the beginning of the former Zanu PF political commissar’s Mozambique diplomatic journey.
Mozambique is embroiled in a conflict between rebels and government forces.
The conflict started in October 2017 and has left thousands homeless and hundreds dead.
SADC resolved to send a standing army to Mozambique to help fight the Islamist insurgency.
By A Correspondent- Vice-President and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga has brewed another Gukurahundi storm after announcing that they were going to grab all clinics in Matabeleland from local authorities.
Chiwenga last week told Parliament that the government was in the process of taking overall health facilities run by councils.
Chiwenga said the move was part of a grand plan to ensure standardised service delivery as envisaged by the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).
Campaigners for Devolution secretary-general Khumbulani Maphosa yesterday told Southern Eye that it was ironic that Chiwenga was pursuing the project at a time when government-run health institutions were struggling to provide quality services due to centralisation of power and inadequate funding.
“We are disturbed by recent reports that the central government intends to take over all council-run clinics in order to standardise health service delivery in Zimbabwe,” he said.
“The decision is ultra vires (against) the constitutional provisions on devolution of power as espoused in section 264 and 265 of the Constitution.”
Maphosa said centralisation in Zimbabwe had always led to pathetic and shambolic service delivery, adding that examples included the centralisation of bulk water provision by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority, which he said had caused acute water shortages in urban centres.
“Another example is the recent centralisation of public transport under Zupco, which is causing serious transport challenges for ordinary citizens. Government must respect constitutionalism.”
Maphosa said instead of taking over council-run clinics, the government should expedite the issuance of grants to the council, and also build more clinics, especially in rural areas where people travel up to 20km to access healthcare services.
He said the government should devolve nurse training and the recruitment of healthcare professionals.
By A Correspondent- The MDC-Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has dismissed rumours that his party received some fuel coupons from Kudakwashe Tagwiri’s fuel company.
Chamisa told reporters in Harare this week that MDC-Alliance “is nowhere near” Tagwirei.
The youthful opposition leader said his party gets funding from its members.
Rumour is cirtculating that Tagwirei extended undiclosed litters of fuel coupons to Chamisa as way of trying to capture the opposition.
Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has distanced himself from local tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei whom some of his critics were claiming has also captured his party and himself. Chamisa says the MDC-A and himself have no contact or relations with Tagwirei. pic.twitter.com/LArRfrZ7WZ
By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s business frontman, Kudakwashe Tagwirei is said to have attempted to bribe the MDC-Alliance President Nelson Chamisa’s party by offering them fuel coupons.
Sources close to the opposition capture attempt by Zanu PF’s Tagwirei said the businessman wanted to bribe the MDC-Alliance before capturing it.
His attempt is said to have hit the brick wall after top MDC-Alliance realised the plan.
Responding to the allegations this week, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa distanced himself and the party from Tagwirei saying the corrupt businessman.
Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has distanced himself from local tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei whom some of his critics were claiming has also captured his party and himself. Chamisa says the MDC-A and himself have no contact or relations with Tagwirei. pic.twitter.com/LArRfrZ7WZ
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a fatal accident that occurred this Wednesday at the 70km peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road.
Three people died on the spot while eighteen others were injured when a Toyota Granvia burst a tyre and veered off the road.
Police said more details pertaining to the accident will be released in due course. In a related development, police confirmed that the death toll in the accident which occurred at 61km peg along Masvingo-Mbalabala Road on Monday has risen to 22. According to an earlier police statement, the Toyota Granvia which was heading west towards Zvishavane burst a tyre resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle. The Gravia encroached onto an oncoming Toyota Wish’s lane which was going east towards Masvingo resulting in the head-on collision.
On Monday police said 20 people were killed in the crash but one of the survivors, a police officer based at Buchwa Police Station, Lincoln Muungani (28), passed away later, becoming the 21st victim. He was pulled out of the wreckage alive but later succumbed to his injuries at Zvishavane District Hospital around 6 pm on the same day.
A Summerton Farm woman has died after she collapsed in a toilet at Landmark Bar in Masvingo City.
The cause of death could not be immediately establish the cause of death. The scene is set to be fumigated.
The woman who is yet to be identified collapsed at around 8:45am.
A second person collapsed and died in Masvingo in Mucheke D barely minutes after the death of the woman who collapsed at Landmark
Health officials who collected the bodies said that they are taking serious precautionary measures including suspecting Covid-19 as the cause of the deaths.- Masvingo Mirror https://masvingomirror.com
A Summerton Farm woman has died after she collapsed in a toilet at Landmark Bar in Masvingo City.
The cause of death could not be immediately establish the cause of death. The scene is set to be fumigated.
The woman who is yet to be identified collapsed at around 8:45am.
A second person collapsed and died in Masvingo in Mucheke D barely minutes after the death of the woman who collapsed at Landmark
Health officials who collected the bodies said that they are taking serious precautionary measures including suspecting Covid-19 as the cause of the deaths.- Masvingo Mirror https://masvingomirror.com
Argentina have set up a Copa America final with Brazil after beating Colombia 3-2 on penalties on Wednesday morning.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez put forth a heroic performance after he saved three of the five penalties he faced.
The had match ended 1-1 and went straight to the shootout. Lionel Messi assisted on an early Lautaro Martinez goal in the seventh minute before Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia in the 61st.
Argentina have not won a major title since 1993 when they had won Copa America.
On the other hand, Hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in Monday’s first semi-final meaning their star forward Neymar will line up against Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Saturday at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium.
Colombia will play in the third-place playoff against Peru on Friday.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Another Zambian star, Enock Mwepu, has joined to the English Premier League after signing with Brighton and Hove Abion from Austrian giants RB Salzburg.
The midfielder signed a four-year deal and his transfer comes just over a week after fellow countryman and ex-Salzburg team-mate Patson Daka joined EPL side Leicester City.
Speaking on the deal, Albion coach said on the club’s website: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome Enock to the club and are looking forward to working with him.
“He has a great deal of experience for somebody of his age, including Champions League and international football.
“He’s primarily a central midfielder, although he is capable of playing in numerous positions, is open-minded, adaptable and very keen to learn and develop.
“He will add competition to our existing options in that area of the squad going into the new season.”
Mwepu, 23, becomes Brighton’s first signing ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign.
Meanwhile, other players from the COSAFA region in EPL next include Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa and South Africa forwad Percy Tau who is now a teammate of Mwepu at Brighton.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Argentina have set up a Copa America final with Brazil after beating Colombia 3-2 on penalties on Wednesday morning.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez put forth a heroic performance after he saved three of the five penalties he faced.
The had match ended 1-1 and went straight to the shootout. Lionel Messi assisted on an early Lautaro Martinez goal in the seventh minute before Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia in the 61st.
Argentina have not won a major title since 1993 when they had won Copa America.
On the other hand, Hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in Monday’s first semi-final meaning their star forward Neymar will line up against Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Saturday at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium.
Colombia will play in the third-place playoff against Peru on Friday.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of 15 of the 21 people who perished in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the 5th July 2021 at the 61km peg along Masvingo- Mbalabala Road, at around 1530 hours.
On Monday police said 20 people were killed in the crash but one of the survivors, a police officer based at Buchwa Police Station, Lincoln Muungani (28), passed away later.
He was pulled out of the wreckage alive but later succumbed to his injuries at Zvishavane District Hospital around 6 pm on the same day.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said the deceased have been identified by their next of kin. The deceased are:
Samuel Dube (65), of Plot 90 Gwayi.
Shara Mazorodze (37) , of Village Nemasiyanwa Gutu.
Mudiwa Julius (39), of Village Munjikwa, Gutu.
Richard Muparadzi (42), of Village Musapasi,Makoni.
Romeo Ndlovu (24), of Zvishavane.
Felix Moyo(27) of Village Mamhute, Chivi.
Lincoln Kudakwashe Muungani (26), of Zimbabwe Republic Police Buchwa Support Unit.
Melania Mukaro of Village Mukaro, Gutu.
Magnesia Tsoka (34), of Village Nemasiyanwa, Gutu.
Jemitias Simpilisiwe Shara (72), of Village Masiyanwa, Gutu.
Alois Munyanyi Chitambira (66), of Village Masiyanwa, Gutu.
Mirirai Grace Rundare (42), of Munjanganja Primary School, Gutu.
Merita Esnath Machando (64), of Mujanganja Primary School, Gutu.
Faulstino Shara (61), of Village Nemasiyanwa, Gutu.
Mazorodze Shara (37), of Village Nemasiyanwa, Gutu.
Asst Comm Nyathi said police are still conducting investigations into the accident He urged members of the public to take heed of the Government’s call to stop boarding mushikashika or pirate taxis.
Asst Nyathi further implored people to observe and comply with COVID-19 protocols and measures to safeguard lives.
By A Correspondent- Some Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) kombi crews have reportedly slashed fares to US$1 for two people from $1 per person, while others are sticking to the new fares announced on 1 July.
ZUPCO buses and kombis increased fares by 100 per cent last week pegging bus fare at $60 and kombis $80 (almost US$1) at the official exchange rate.
A conductor who declined to be named told the Chronicle that they were informed to reduce fares by officials.
She said:
We just woke up today to be told that the omnibus fare was now $60 or US$1 for 2 or 10 rands. Communication came from the officials, we do not know much about the new changes.
However, another conductor said they were told that for Nkulumane 12 prices have not changed.
ZUPCO southern division operations manager Tineyi Rwasoka on Wednesday declined to comment on the issue of the fares and referred questions to acting chief executive officer Evaristo Madangwa.
Efforts by the publication to get a comment Madangwa were fruitless as his mobile phone was said to have been ringing without answer since yesterday.
While ZUPCO hiked fares, pirate kombis maintained their $50 fare and commuters started avoiding ZUPCO buses that would move between destinations with as little as four passengers.
ZUPCO has been the sole public transporter for over a year now while others are operating illegally.
However, commuters said they preferred the cheaper pirate taxis (Mushikashika), although they sometimes endangered their lives when they get involved in high-speed chases with police.
By A Correspondent- There is concern that a new and more lethal Covid-19 virus could have entered Masvingo after three different people collapsed and died in different places in the City this morning.
The Mirror reported earlier that two people, one in the CBD and another in the populous suburb of Mucheke D have both collapsed and died at around 9am today.
However, the newspaper has since established that there is a death of a woman aged 80 who also collapsed and died in Runyararo West at around 7am.
Health officials who spoke to The Mirror on condition of anonymity said they are on maximum alert for Covid-19 cases as they collect these bodies. The body from Runyararo West was collected by officials from the Ministry of Health and the body was collected at around 10am.
All three are elderly women and The Mirror is told that the Ministry of Health has started contact tracing.
President Mnangagwa recently warned that the virus in the third wave is more lethal although he continues to allow his ruling Zanu PF party to hold rallies, meetings and other gatherings.
The first woman collapsed and died while using a toilet at Landmark Bar at around 8:45am and her body was removed by the Police and Ministry of Health officials at around 10am. The woman (75) from Mucheke D was removed by a Nyaradzo Funeral Services ambulance at around 12pm.
By Aletha Mudyahoto- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a true manifestation of how ideas have been transformed from ideologies into development.
Officially opened in January 2021, the AfCFTA aims to create a single market, requiring member states to lift tariffs from 90% of goods inorder to promote free access to commodities, goods and services across the continent.
A free trade area is the region encompassing a trade bloc whose members have signed a free trade agreement sealing economic cooperation. AfCFTA covers trade in goods and services, investment and intellectual property rights etc.
The full benefits of the AfCFTA are yet to be realised because it’s operations have been affected heavily by the persistent corona virus (covid-19) which has ravaged the whole continent, endangering economies resulting in disruption of industrial production, financial markets have become volatile, slow movement of goods and people as well as closure of borders which have slowed trade facilitation.
The AfCFTA presents a crucial opportunity for regional integration, all member states are unified for a common interest of economic growth and development. The ability to successfully trade under the AfCFTA refutes the idea that Africans cannot prosper without dependency or inter- dependency on Western countries.
Intra- Africa trade gives member states access to vast markets, with the removal of trade barriers countries are able to export their products and goods in many quantities and an increase in exports means an increase in domestic income and the flow of foreign currency and eventually reduction of trade deficits, in actual sense economic growth.
Increased exports and the availability of a ready market (the whole of Africa) enhances productivity as industries tend to produce more, this creates employment and improves standards of living.
Also because of less duty on imports, there will be a diversity of products on local markets at affordable prices however if not managed well, the cheaply imported products may end up outcompeting local products.
The Free Trade Area provides opportunities to business firms so they focus on manufacturing products basing on their comparative advantage. Economist David Ricardo asserts that countries should specialize by allocating their scarce resources to produce goods and services for which they have a comparative advantage.
This increases output since products are manufactured according to specialization, manufacturing industries become competitive and quality products are likely to be produced. Also, accessing raw materials across Africa may become easy because of the scrapped tarriffs on imports and this can help revive idle industries across African countries.
Consolidated relationships among Africans are formed through trade, the ability of people to move freely across the continent presents opportunities of appreciating other cultures, languages thereby strengthening African unity.
The AfCFTA facilitates the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (2030) of economic growth, reducing reliance on external resources and encouraging independent financing and development. It also facilitates Agenda 2063 of the African Union which aims to transform Africa into the global powerhouse of the future.
However, for the AfCFTA to be fully successful, there is still need for infrastructure development, roads and ports still needs to be developed. The differences in African economic structures, different levels of economic development makes it difficult for the free trade area to function properly.
Aletha Mudyahoto is a Masters student in International Trade and Diplomacy at the University of Zimbabwe.
