By Jane Mlambo| The Police have confirmed arresting four touts who were filmed physically manhandling a woman at Beitbridge’s Dulibadzimu bus terminus.
According to ZRP, the four who appeared on a video which went viral last week will appear in court today.
The police urged the public to report all incidents of harassment by touts at bus termini.
“The ZRP has arrested the four touts who were involved in the physical manhandling & harassment of a woman in a video which went viral recently. The incident occurred at Dulibadzimu Rank, Beitbridge. The touts will appear in court today.
“The ZRP applauds all Zimbabweans for the co-operation & concern over the conduct of the touts. The public is urged to report all incidents of harassment by touts taking note of the location, date, time & the name of the bus company involved. #notouting& harassment of women,” the police said.
Speaking on the incident last week, Women Affairs minister Dr Sithembiso Nyoni said public spaces must be safe for all while pushing for the removal of touts from all bus termini.
“Eventually, we want to witness the removal of touts from all bus termini. Public spaces must be safe for all and may it be known that the law enforcing agents shall not deal with this lightly,” she said.
By A Correspondent- Health experts yesterday said the public should be wary of other killer diseases that might affect them at a time when most resources are being directed towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic which has killed more than 1 500 people in the country.
Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association president Johannes Marisa said people were now concentrating on COVID-19 only and forgetting other diseases that are a threat to human life such as malaria, typhoid, diarrhoea, diabetes and others.
He said there were high chances of disasters that might be caused by malaria and other diseases.
“If we continue to be obsessed with COVID-19 alone, we might be caught unawares because we are witnessing a lot of cases of malaria and typhoid and these also present almost the same symptoms as COVID-19. Let’s open our eyes,” Marisa said.
“Let us not also forget the dangers of hypertension and it’s one disease that’s taking a lot of people and we do not want to attribute all deaths to COVID-19,” he said.
Last year, malaria cases were on the increase, with 300 to 400 deaths recorded in Zimbabwe. Globally, it is estimated that 410 000 people lost their lives, with 85% of the cases being in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Globally, about 100 000 people succumb to typhoid while an estimated eight million people lose their lives to hypertension per year.
“That number per year on a global scale points to a calamity. We are also experiencing large numbers of malaria without even the history of travelling outside the country, and so people should be very careful,” Marisa said.
Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights secretary Norman Matara said there was need for the public to continue protecting themselves against killer diseases that may not be infectious, but chronic in nature.
“We should not forget about the other diseases that are killing people because they are afraid to go to the hospital for fear of contracting COVID-19. People have to continue to go for regular check-ups, especially for tuberculosis, continue screening processes for malaria and hypertension. Preventive measures should also be taken lest we forget that there were other diseases that came way before COVID-19,” Matara said.
Zimbabwe Senior Hospital Doctors Association president Shingai Nyaguse said: “As much as we need COVID-19 responses, there is a need for intervention in other areas as well such as tuberculosis, cancer and hypertension that haven’t gone away.-Newsday
By A Correspondent- Operations at the Beitbridge Border Post were disrupted yesterday when police and army swooped on 31 shipping agents, accusing them of being undesired elements in a protected area.
Shipping agents are regarded by law as essential service providers due to their handling of haulage vehicles with imported and exported goods.
Among the 31 shipping agents held were two haulage truck drivers.
National police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he was still verifying the issue with the officers on the ground.
“I am still verifying about the issue with troops on the ground,” Nyathi said.
The arrest resulted in trucks meant to depart from the border post being grounded and blocking the on-going construction work.
Chairperson of the Transporters Association in Beitbridge, Osbert Shumba said the arrests were unlawful, adding that they disrupted flow of traffic, leading to congestion.
“Government has recognised us as essential services. We will not pay fines. We are ready to go to court,” Shumba said.
Early this year, government enacted a law recognising clearing agents and allied businesses as essential service providers.
“We showed them identity cards, but they said they cannot read,” one shipping agent told NewsDay.
Queues of heavy vehicles entering and leaving Zimbabwe began to build up endangering the New Limpopo toll bridge which is not meant to handle static vehicles
By A Correspondent- As his ex girlfriend. Susan Mutami’s physical whereabouts remained a mystery 7 months later, Norton legislator Temba Mliswa (independent) yesterday applied for referral of his case where he is charged of breaching COVID-19 regulations to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt).
Mliswa was last month accused of violating COVID-19 regulations when he held a Press conference at his Borrowdale residence last month.
He now wants the ConCourt to make a ruling on whether his arrest was lawful since the police stormed his house without a warrant of arrest.
Before the ConCourt application, Mliswa had challenged his arrest and detention which was dismissed by Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti, who ruled that his residence was not a public place as stipulated by COVID-19 regulations.
Mliswa had argued that he was arrested for addressing journalists who are classified as essential service workers.
The State, however, argued that he was not conducting Parliament business, resulting in his application being dismissed by Miti.
Mliswa, in the application, raised questions, including why he was the only person who was arrested at the Press conference.
“Further take notice that the following are the questions whose referral applicant seeks: Whether the singling out for arrest and prosecution of the applicant from among 23 persons allegedly gathered at the applicant’s residence on the day in question amounts to discrimination and offends against section 56(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe,” part of his application read.- Newsday/Additional reporting
By A Correspondent- A Nkayi traditional leader Chief Dakamela has been taken to the magistrates court by one of his subjects after he ordered that he be caned in public for assault.
Tumelo Maphala was ordered to perform community service, receive 11 strokes and pay three goats as punishment for assaulting a fellow villager, Phathisani Ncube, the chiefs’ nephew.
The assault took place at Dakamela shopping centre in January this year.
Following the incident, Maphala was summoned to the chief ‘s court on February 4 where he was charged with assault.
“I was convicted of the criminal charges and sentenced to pay three goats and further undergo three strokes with a sjambok. The corporal punishment was immediately carried out on me in my nude state,” Maphala said in his founding affidavit.
Maphala was re-summoned to Chief Dakamela’s court on February 9 for the same offence, tried, convicted and sentenced to pay an additional goat and eight strokes with a sjambok plus 10 hours community service performed at the chief ‘s homestead.
“Of the total sentence from the two trials involving one crime, I have since paid three goats but received all the eleven strokes with a sjambok. The corporal punishment was administered in public before all, in my nude state. I have also performed the community service,” he said.
After receiving advice that the chief had no jurisdiction to preside over criminal matters, Maphala immediately engaged Abammeli Human Rights Lawyers and took the matter to the magistrates’ court challenging the traditional court’s ruling.
Chief Dakamela and one Ncube were cited as respondents.
ADDITIONAL MEASURES AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 DISEASE DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS Zimbabweans will be celebrating Easter Holidays from this Friday, rd April 2021. This Christian Commemoration ends on 5′ April when our Nation celebrates Easter Monday. In keeping with Christian practices, Zimbabweans flock to different places of worships, with some visiting holy shrines. Still others may travel beyond our borders for the same purpose. The risk of disease transmission during the period is thus predictably high. To safeguard our Nation, we need to take some additional measures to avoid a 3′ wave of the pandemic which is already attacking some Nations of the World. For the duration of the Easter Holidays:
1. Travellers coming into the country from neighbouring States must undergo valid Covid-19 PCR tests not more than 48 hours from time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Travellers without aforesaid valid test results clearing them for safe travel will be quarantined for 10 days at designated hotels, and at their own cost.
2. School learners who are in boarding schools will not be permitted to travel back home. Equally, no parents will travel to concerned schools for purposes of visits.
Bars and night clubs will remain closed during the Easter Holidays.
All gatherings, including church services, funerals and weddings will remain limited to not more than 50 people.
Wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly adhered to and enforced.
People from different localities are encouraged to come forward to designated centres for vaccination so that our Nation builds towards herd immunity.
The general public is encouraged to defer unnecessary travel outside localities of residence.
As already stated, coming into Zimbabwe without a valid PCR negative certificate will require quarantining in a hotel for 10 days at own cost. Those with valid PCR negative certificates will self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days from day of arrival into the country.
Tourists who volunteer to be vaccinated can access vaccination services available in our country at their own cost.
The General says…My baby is growing and Grace is upon her!Most of you won’t recognise this sweet girl. She went viral when she did a Poem about Covid 19 and the Cyclone Idai that killed thousands of people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique leaving a lot homeless.
Living in poor conditions in Chipinge I assigned people to look for her kumaChonyoyo ikoko and we located her.
Tariro Mhlanga
With the blessings of her parents I undertook to look after her and to take care of all her needs until she gets to University even if it means taking her abroad.
Look at what the Lord is doing and spot the difference to what she was when we first located her!
I haven’t met her yet but I will be going to visit her in Chipinge definitely this year and spend a good time with her.
I’m proud of her. I’m grateful to her parents for trusting me and giving me an opportunity to change a Life and I will do it until she becomes one of the greatest testimonies in Zimbabwe.
She now calls me Daddy2 and her biological brother is Daddy1.
Her name is Tariro Mhlanga. Let’s go mwanangu Mukunda wekwaMhlanga!God Bless Zimbabwe ! God Bless Africa!
The Hell Commander’s Lamborghini which burst into flames last night
By A Correspondent | Balls of fire were the scenes when the late socialite, Ginimbi’s former manager Shaleen Nullens, Ms Shally’s boyfriend was involved in an accident Sunday morning.
Ms. Shally confirmed that her boyfriend, the businessman Trevor ‘Hell Commander’ Mbizvo was involved in “a terrible accident” last night while driving a Lamborghini Huracan.
One person was reported dead at the scene. Mbizvo’s friend Eddy whose handle is @blacklistedd_ the Pilot had been in the Lamborghini traveling with the man.
Eddy @blacklistedd_ the Pilot one of hell commander’s friend who was also in that Lamborghini
Eddy @blacklistedd_ the Pilot one of hell commander’s friend who was also in that Lamborghini
Ms Shally who recently received a Range Rover from Mbizvo as an apology after he cheated on her, posted on her portal saying, “It’s been a walk filled with challenges, the news is true my love @the_hell_commander had a terrible accident last night when he was driving the Lamborghini hurricane, one very precious life was lost and the hell commander is in hospital suffering from a few injuries.”
She also added saying: “A lot has been happening lately but we would appreciate your support and also allow us to mourn our close friend we lost.
“Please keep us in your prayers.”
Ms Shally has been living in South Africa since her client, Ginimbi’s death at the end of 2020. It was at that time speculated that she had been kicked out of the Domboshava mansion by Ginimbi’s ex-wife Zodwa Mkandla.
Shally’s response was:
“I was living with Genius not because I was homeless. When Genius was buried, I flew back to South Africa the next day because I can’t live in that house without him, every corner of that house holds precious memories.”
By Simba Chikanza | All the drama is happening in Emmerson Mnangagwa’s home town, Kwekwe, and it is none other than his personal aide, Vongaishe Mupeperi who is caught on video literally chasing away investors at the rich Gaika mine. In the same period, barely 2 years later, the same person leads a team of party members who throw a party to celebrate Defectors from Mnangagwa’s opponent, Nelson Chamisa’s MDC Alliance party.
And then bang, the song kutonga kwaro is sung:
Knock knock Can I come in I’m Mwendamberi (totem) I’m changing the rules Open the reserves They’ve arrived, beat the drum Even the chickens you have plucked I’m changing the laws the reserves They’ve arrived, beat the drum Even the chickens you have plucked Oh king There it has arrived (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Where the drum is played (The) hero The drum you’re used to (The) hero It even makes the orphans happy (The) hero The hero you’re used to (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Excuse me sir Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Excuse me sir When its well, you’ll bow Hero has arrived he rules the house Where he steps he leaves a mark Our beat resembles Dimba Toomuch corruotion will get you in trouble Jerusalem dancing merrily Yeh the time is now (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Where the drum is played (The) hero The drum you’re used to (The) hero It even makes the orphans happy (The) hero The hero you’re used to (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Excuse me sir Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Excuse me sir See us do it See us do it See us do it See us do it See us do it See us do it See us do it See us do it Talking about me They disrespect me Talking bad about me They disrespect me Even if they hate me i love them Hating on me i conquered Trying to hate on me but i love them Even if they hate me i love them Yeh the time is now (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Where the drum is played (The) hero The drum you’re used to (The) hero It even makes the orphans happy (The) hero The hero you’re used to (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero The way it rules (The) hero Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Excuse me sir Oh yes even girls Excuse me sir Oh yes you will confess Yes guys seriously Oh yes you will confess
@edmnangagwa 's Kwekwe gang takes over white owned gold mine, Gaika. "as long as I live, these whites will never be able to take over this mine!," says frontman Vongaishe Mupeperi pic.twitter.com/k6pi1b5eDC
By James Gwati-The public has raised concern over the emergency of robbers and thieves who are targeting Western Union money transfer outlets where they are robbing people who would have withdrawn foreign currency coming from their diaspora based relatives.
Several victims of these robberies said that these cases were rife at Western Union Samora Machel and Avondale outlets.
These thieves are reported to be following unsuspecting public who would have withdrawn money from Western Union and rob them in car parking bays.
Will you continue trusting the @NPRCZim if @GutuObert (who has an 10y long history of publicly harrassing women) is appointed its Commissioner? @WalpeAcademy@HealZim
to conduct an arrest first before returning it. He said his son purchased the property from the Master Of The High Court. ZimEye maintained that ownership remains invalid because he knows very well that it is a proceed of crime, and for that reason the son cannot claim ownership
POLICE are hunting for a motorist who killed two pedestrians in a hit and run incident along Lomagundi Road in Harare yesterday morning.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident saying the bodies of the two were ferried to a local hospital for post-mortem.
“The ZRP is investigating a suspected hit and run road traffic accident in which a yet to be identified motorist struck and killed Mabuko Melusi (26) and an unidentified male adult along Lomagundi Road near Greencroft Shopping Centre, Harare on March 30, between midnight and 6am. The law will certainly take its course on such errant motorists,” he said.
Meanwhile, two people died on the spot while two others were injured when a motorist driving a Toyota Allion rammed into a Honda CRV which was parked in Kuwadzana on Sunday.
“The ZRP urges drivers to be responsible on the roads always.
‘‘On March 28, at about 2:30am, a fatal road accident occurred along Harare-Bulawayo in Kuwadzana, Harare after a motorist driving a Toyota Allion vehicle rammed into a stationary Honda CRV vehicle parked along the road. As a result of the accident, two people died on the spot while two others were injured.- The Herald
Travellers coming into the country from neighbouring States must undergo valid Covid-19 PCR tests not more than 48 hours from the time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Travellers without aforesaid valid test results clearing them for safe travel will be quarantined for 10 days at designated hotels, and at their own cost.
School learners who are in boarding schools will not be permitted to travel back home. Equally, no parents will travel to concerned schools for purposes of visits.
Bars and night clubs will remain closed during the Easter Holidays.
All gatherings, including church services, funerals and weddings will remain limited to not more than 50 people.
Wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly adhered to and enforced.
People from different localities are encouraged to come forward to designated centres for vaccination so that our Nation builds towards herd immunity.
The general public is encouraged to defer unnecessary travel outside localities of residence.
As already stated, coming into Zimbabwe without a valid PCR negative certificate will require quarantining in a hotel for 10 days at own cost. Those with valid PCR negative certificates will self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days from day of arrival into the country.
Tourists who volunteer to be vaccinated can access vaccination services available in our country at their own cost.
By James Gwati-Former MDC spokesperson and Zanu PF prodigal son, Obert Gutu, has been accused of participating in the Gukurahundi atrocities.
The accusations were levelled against the Harare lawyer who recently defected to Zanu PF by Professor Jonathan Moyo using his Twitter account.
Moyo said Gutu was invited by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to join Zanu PF so that he (Mnangagwa) honours him for aiding the 1980s Gukurahindi massacres.
Take it easy Cde Gutu. This is important. You want to be an @NPRCZim Commissioner. Since the @NPRCZim has about three or so years left in its prescribed 10-year life span, the public has a right to know who you really are. So, were you not a prosecutor in the gukurahundi years?
CHURCHES will not hold conferences usually held during the Easter period but will resort to virtual meetings with only a limited number of congregants gathering on Sunday.
Church leaders yesterday said Zimbabweans should not lose hope even in the face of Covid-19 challenges as the Easter holiday starts on Friday.
They said as opposed to mass gatherings and conferences, they will be holding virtual Easter gatherings with a limited number of congregants.
The church leaders said the church will observe Covid-19 regulations to prevent the spread of infections.
They said Easter is commemorated in remembrance of Jesus’ life hence Christians and citizens alike should remain steadfast as every hardship they are facing will come to an end.
Roman Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Bulawayo) Archbishop Alex Thomas said the church is already in the mood for Easter commemorations after marking Palm Sunday.
He said due to Covid-19, the church will not hold mass gatherings.
“We are restricting our numbers to 50 people as we follow the Covid-19 protocols laid down by Government. So, we have asked our people to come in small groups. This year’s Easter comes in the background of Covid-19 challenges. What we need is new hope and trust in the Lord so that we can overcome the pandemic and return to normal life,” he said.
“The resurrection of Jesus is about new life so we want to have a new life after a year of struggle. The past year has been challenging as people have been constrained on worshiping and they have been missing the fellowship. It has also been hard for the church financially.
Our life is about hope, Jesus died and he rose again. He conquered death so we also have to conquer every challenge we have. It can be illnesses; it can be financial challenges and social problems; we have to conquer it with the power of God and move forward.”
Harvest House International Church Bishop Collins Nyathi said they will hold a physical conference with limited numbers of people. Bishop Nyathi said since the outbreak of Covid-19, the church has been preaching the message of hope.
“The way forward for us is virtual, that is how we are going to conduct our sermons. But on Sunday that is when we are going to have physical attendance but also limiting our numbers to 50 people,” said Bishop Nyathi.
“For over a year, our message has been to encourage people that it shall come to pass. And this also shall come to pass. However, Easter is a special day. We remember the cross and the blood. We don’t want to dilute Easter because it speaks of the cross and the blood of Jesus.
The message to Zimbabweans is that yes, we are in a calamity and calamities come and go. We know it’s difficult but we must hold strong as even this shall come to pass.”- Chronicle
WILLARD Katsande could be headed back to where his South African journey began in June.
Phakathi has heard that the Amakhosi midfielder is on the wanted list at Stellenbosch who are closely monitoring his situation at Naturena.
Katsande is said to be on the list of players who will not be retained at Amakhosi at the end of the season.
He started his career at Ajax Cape Town before he was lured to Gauteng.
But a source has revealed that he might not take the Stellies offer because he has lost his love for the game after what’s he gone through at Chiefs in his last days.
“His spirit is broken, he didn’t know that his last days at Naturena would be this bad. He hoped he would be given a proper send off, and not be kicked to the curb like it is happening,” said a source.
“That’s why he is considering going back home to Zimbabwe when the season ends. He has been toying with an idea of following his other love which is music and he could take it up.”
The 35 year-old has been at Kaizer Chiefs since 2011 and was a key member of the side that won two league titles under Stuart Baxter.- Chronicle
POLICE are hunting for a motorist who killed two pedestrians in a hit and run incident along Lomagundi Road in Harare yesterday morning.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident saying the bodies of the two were ferried to a local hospital for post-mortem.
“The ZRP is investigating a suspected hit and run road traffic accident in which a yet to be identified motorist struck and killed Mabuko Melusi (26) and an unidentified male adult along Lomagundi Road near Greencroft Shopping Centre, Harare on March 30, between midnight and 6am. The law will certainly take its course on such errant motorists,” he said.
Meanwhile, two people died on the spot while two others were injured when a motorist driving a Toyota Allion rammed into a Honda CRV which was parked in Kuwadzana on Sunday.
“The ZRP urges drivers to be responsible on the roads always.
‘‘On March 28, at about 2:30am, a fatal road accident occurred along Harare-Bulawayo in Kuwadzana, Harare after a motorist driving a Toyota Allion vehicle rammed into a stationary Honda CRV vehicle parked along the road. As a result of the accident, two people died on the spot while two others were injured.- The Herald
Travellers coming into the country from neighbouring States must undergo valid Covid-19 PCR tests not more than 48 hours from the time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Travellers without aforesaid valid test results clearing them for safe travel will be quarantined for 10 days at designated hotels, and at their own cost.
School learners who are in boarding schools will not be permitted to travel back home. Equally, no parents will travel to concerned schools for purposes of visits.
Bars and night clubs will remain closed during the Easter Holidays.
All gatherings, including church services, funerals and weddings will remain limited to not more than 50 people.
Wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly adhered to and enforced.
People from different localities are encouraged to come forward to designated centres for vaccination so that our Nation builds towards herd immunity.
The general public is encouraged to defer unnecessary travel outside localities of residence.
As already stated, coming into Zimbabwe without a valid PCR negative certificate will require quarantining in a hotel for 10 days at own cost. Those with valid PCR negative certificates will self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days from day of arrival into the country.
Tourists who volunteer to be vaccinated can access vaccination services available in our country at their own cost.
Travellers coming into the country from neighbouring States must undergo valid Covid-19 PCR tests not more than 48 hours from the time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Travellers without aforesaid valid test results clearing them for safe travel will be quarantined for 10 days at designated hotels, and at their own cost.
School learners who are in boarding schools will not be permitted to travel back home. Equally, no parents will travel to concerned schools for purposes of visits.
Bars and night clubs will remain closed during the Easter Holidays.
All gatherings, including church services, funerals and weddings will remain limited to not more than 50 people.
Wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly adhered to and enforced.
People from different localities are encouraged to come forward to designated centres for vaccination so that our Nation builds towards herd immunity.
The general public is encouraged to defer unnecessary travel outside localities of residence.
As already stated, coming into Zimbabwe without a valid PCR negative certificate will require quarantining in a hotel for 10 days at own cost. Those with valid PCR negative certificates will self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days from day of arrival into the country.
Tourists who volunteer to be vaccinated can access vaccination services available in our country at their own cost.
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Youth Assembly deputy organising secretary, Netsai Marova is yet to be furnished with a trial date.
The State argues it is not ready to announce the trial date.
See Netsai Marova’s statement: Today (Monday) I appeared once again in court anticipating to be furnished with a trial date.
From 0830 to 12pm, I waited together with my lawyer Charles Kwaramba as the state played delay games.
When we finally appeared the State unsurprisingly failed to furnish us with a trial date, saying they were not ready. Of course they are not ready to do anything related to just application of the law.
They’re only ready to pile cases on our heads with no intention to proceed to trial.
In the face of this persecution, we remain committed to fight for a just society where the law will be used to pursue justice not persecute citizens. WE SHALL OVERCOME
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Youth Assembly deputy organising secretary, Netsai Marova is yet to be furnished with a trial date.
The State argues it is not ready to announce the trial date.
See Netsai Marova’s statement: Today (Monday) I appeared once again in court anticipating to be furnished with a trial date.
From 0830 to 12pm, I waited together with my lawyer Charles Kwaramba as the state played delay games.
When we finally appeared the State unsurprisingly failed to furnish us with a trial date, saying they were not ready. Of course they are not ready to do anything related to just application of the law.
They’re only ready to pile cases on our heads with no intention to proceed to trial.
In the face of this persecution, we remain committed to fight for a just society where the law will be used to pursue justice not persecute citizens. WE SHALL OVERCOME
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance veterans have dismissed the demotion of Victor Matemadanda as a mere face-saving stunt -as the clueless Zanu PF regime desperately seeks to hoodwink citizens before the 2023 polls.
In a statement MDC Veteran Activists( VAA) chairperson, Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda said Matemadanda was sacrificed for disclosing Zanu PF shenanigans in public.
Below is part of Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda’s statement:
The demotion of ZANU PF stalwart and subsequent dismissal of Victor Matemadanda as the ZANU PF Political Commissar is a publicity stunt and face-saving Stunt by ZANU PF for his Sunday exposé in Mashonaland East.
Matemadanda exposed Zanu PF’s deliberate and well coordinated plot to decimate the MDC Alliance in a brazen attempt to further subvert the people’s will and create a one party state.
Matemadanda as the Party’s Political Commissar is well versed on his party’s covert and overt plans to decimate their only threat and genuine opposition hence his remarks at the Mashonaland East PCC meeting.
We view Matemadanda’s remarks as not only confirming ZANU PF’s harsh treatment of real opposition parties who demand for checks and balances from it but also as a violation of the national Constitution and a threat to democracy.
Matemadanda overwhelmed with excitement of finally getting a chance to destroy ZANU PF’s rival exposed ZANU PF’s strategy as 2023 beckons.
It is not the first time that a top ZANU PF official has blattered out shocking Revelations of a plot to destroy the MDC Alliance;the ZANU PF President’s “shamhu ino munyu” mantra was crafted in that manner.The g*rating rhumba musician and former Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi was also “demoted” for the same shenanigans.
Our intelligence sources have revealed that ZANU has not demoted him but is set to reassign Matemadanda as a fire fighting measure.
It is not surprising when ZANU PF paraded a few touts they allegedly claimed where MDC Alliance members who had defected.It is so desperate to the extent of printing fake MDC Alliance cards and T-shirts to paint a narrative of a fizzling party as claimed by Matemadanda.
As peaceful citizens and veterans of the poor People’s struggle we view the alleged Dismissal, demotion,Reassignment or whatever term they would like to use as cosmetic,fire fighting and a publicity stunt to mislead the local and international community to paint a narrative of a Reformist ZANU PF yet it is championing the demise of a legitimate opposition party and The Government in waiting.
We therefore condemn the brazen attempt to create a one-party state by the Regime by meddling in opposition politics and the shutting out of Democratic space and the selective application of the law with the utmost contempt it deserves.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has urged the police to arrest Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa for violating lockdown regulations.
Mrs Mnangagwa is travelling around the conducting what she calls traditional cooking workshops.
Last week, Mrs Mnangagwa was embarrassed by angry students at Masvingo Polytechnic.
In a statement, the MDC Alliance denounced “selective application of the law” in the country:
29 March 2021
By Mandava Blessing
Provincial Spokesperson
The Zvimba North MDC Alliance trio of Provincial Deputy Secretary leader Chinanzvavana, Zvimba North Deputy Chairperson Ldr Daniel Hove and Organising Secretary Ldr Aiden Wairesi who were arrested on Saturday in Raffingora in Zvimba North after resisting an attempt by plain clothes to barge uninvited into the internal Party Building Directorate meeting.
The alert MDC Alliance members resisted this unlawful act resulting in a scuffle where some of our members were injured and the arrest of the 3.
The 3 were granted $10000 bail, ordered to stay at their given addresses,not to interfere with state witnesses and to report every Monday and Friday between 0600hrs and 1800hrs.
The matter has been remanded to 14 April 2021 for routine remand.
It is sad to note that the “law” chooses to turn a blind eye when ZANU PF convene meetings attended by thousands of people but suddenly become alive when the MDC Alliance convenes internal Executive meetings.
Amai Mnangagwa is travelling the length and breadth of this nation with a huge entourage conducting cooking workshops at a time the nation is dithering on the brink of collapse.
She has been to Chinhoyi,Gweru,Kwekwe and Masvingo where it is alleged that hungry and angry students chased her away and riot police allegedly came to her rescue.We haven’t even heard when she will be arrested for violating the same COVID-19 lockdown regulations.
It will be a great day for democracy when she is also arrested for violating the same.
As poor peace loving , patriotic Zimbabweans we shall not be deterred by a rich,selfish and gluttonic few from converging for change. We shall not continue to wallow in poverty while a few suppress us for their own selfish gains.
We cannot let the nation sink on our watch.We shall continue to converge as citizens until a solution to our crisis as a nation is found.
The Regime should stop acting like an Ian Douglas Smith minion.
Brush regularly but not aggressively. Brush teeth at least twice a day in small circular motions for about 2 to 3minutes. Prevent back and fourth motions. Use soft bristles toothbrush and change your toothbrush every 3months or whenever ends look frayed whichever comes first.
Use fluoride.Its a mineral found in toothpaste that prevents cavities. Lack of fluoride causes tooth decay.
Floss once a day. Flossing removes plaque and bacteria from between the teeth where the toothbrush is unable to reach. It can also prevent bad breathe.
See a dentist regularly. One should visit the dentist at least twice a year (every 6months) or if there are any changes in the mouth. A dental visit might also depend on health history, age and overall dental health.
Do not smoke. Smoking harm the body’s immune system making it difficult for the body to heal tissues. Smoking itself is a risk factor for gum disease and also cause bad breathe and yellowish teeth.
Consider a mouthwash. Get advise from a dentist on which mouthwash to use. However chlorhexidine containing mouthwash are advised as it has antibacterial effects.
Limit sugary foods and starches. These promote bacterial growth causing cavities. Fibre rich fruits and vegetables are advised.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Like sugary food they also promote bacterial growth that causes cavities.
Tips for kids
Babies and toddlers should not go to bed with bottles and sippy cups.
Brush baby teeth as soon as they come out with soft baby toothbrush and tiny amounts of fluoride.
Baby teeth (primary teeth) are important as permanent teeth. Tooth decay disrupt space in the mouth of babies and toddlers making it difficult for the adult teeth to develop correctly. Zimbabwe Online Health Centre
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Multi-award-winning Zim Hip Hop artist, Ti Gonzi, born Tinashe Gonzara, has been dragged to court after he reportedly assaulted his former wife.
The rapper was not asked to plead when he appeared in court over the weekend.
His estranged wife Esther Tendere took to the witness stand and told the court that she wanted to withdraw the matter before plea.
Tendere said her former husband is the one who is providing for the upkeep of their four-year-old son and has a head injury that needs constant check-ups and he has since apologised.
Police records indicate the scuffle took place at Avondale Shops on 25 March when the two were due to discuss the welfare of their child.
Ti Gonzi allegedly asked why his wife was always insulting him over the phone, and then assaulted her with clenched fists on her face.
The accused allegedly threw the pliers he was holding, hitting her right thigh and injuring her in the process.
Tendere was rescued by her friend, Natalie Musins and a well-wisher.- H-Metro
By A Correspondent- Hundreds of fortune seekers in Chinhoyi have lost thousands of their hard earned United States dollars to a pyramid scheme which collapsed recently.
According to the state media the alleged founder of the scheme only identified as Ms Museka, who also owns Melting Pot College in the Central Business District, could not be reached for comment.
Police had not yet been called in by today, but the affected people claimed that Ms Museka proposed to reimburse them their money.
Chinhoyi Vendors Association’s Calvin Musesengwe confirmed that some vendors were affected by the collapse of the scheme. They were lured through various social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp and Facebook.
Members paid a minimum joining fee of US$20 with hopes of reaping at least US$280 when they bring in more members who join with US$20 or more.
Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson Inspector Margaret Chitove warned the public against such schemes.
By James Gwati-Zanu PF lawmaker for Chipinge South, Enock Porusingazi has threatened Zimeye.com for reporting that his son was evicting six Mutare orphans from their own father’s house.
Zimeye.com broke the story in which Porusingazi’s son Enerst has been sued by six orphans, he is evicting from Stand no 6931 Phase 3 Chikanga township in Mutare.
Responding to Zimeye.com’s calls Porusingazi said he did not care about media and threatened this publication with unspecified action.
By James Gwati-Zanu PF member of parliament for Chipinge South, Enock Porusingazi has been exposed for engineering the eviction of six Mutare orphans from their own father’s house by his son.
The legislator’s son Enerst has been sued by six orphans he is evicting from Stand no 6931 Phase 3 Chikanga township in Mutare.
The kids are being assisted by human rights lawyers to challenge the illegal evictions.
By A Correspondent- The government has directed that boarding students will not be allowed to travel to their homes during the upcoming Easter holidays.
The same restrictions apply to students who had travelled to urban or rural areas but are not boarders.
Schools reopened on 15 March for examination and classes and on 22 March for the rest of the grades and this resulted in the shortened school calendar.
Classes will take a break during the Easter holiday which starts on Friday, 2 April 2021 (Good Friday) and resume next week.
The travel restrictions are meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus in line with WHO guidelines.
Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing this Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said:
Cabinet further agreed that boarding school students should not travel to their homes for the Easter holidays as part of the strategy to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The learners should stay at their respective schools.
Minister Mutsvangwa also said President Emmerson Mnangagwa will make the necessary pronouncements to guide the nation during the Easter and Independence holidays
ADDITIONAL MEASURES AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 DISEASE DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS Zimbabweans will be celebrating Easter Holidays from this Friday, rd April 2021. This Christian Commemoration ends on 5′ April when our Nation celebrates Easter Monday. In keeping with Christian practices, Zimbabweans flock to different places of worships, with some visiting holy shrines. Still others may travel beyond our borders for the same purpose. The risk of disease transmission during the period is thus predictably high. To safeguard our Nation, we need to take some additional measures to avoid a 3′ wave of the pandemic which is already attacking some Nations of the World. For the duration of the Easter Holidays:
1. Travellers coming into the country from neighbouring States must undergo valid Covid-19 PCR tests not more than 48 hours from time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Travellers without aforesaid valid test results clearing them for safe travel will be quarantined for 10 days at designated hotels, and at their own cost.
2. School learners who are in boarding schools will not be permitted to travel back home. Equally, no parents will travel to concerned schools for purposes of visits.
Bars and night clubs will remain closed during the Easter Holidays.
All gatherings, including church services, funerals and weddings will remain limited to not more than 50 people.
Wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly adhered to and enforced.
People from different localities are encouraged to come forward to designated centres for vaccination so that our Nation builds towards herd immunity.
The general public is encouraged to defer unnecessary travel outside localities of residence.
As already stated, coming into Zimbabwe without a valid PCR negative certificate will require quarantining in a hotel for 10 days at own cost. Those with valid PCR negative certificates will self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days from day of arrival into the country.
Tourists who volunteer to be vaccinated can access vaccination services available in our country at their own cost.
In November 2017 Zapu Harare provincial secretary-general Elphacy Dube said the province was throwing its weight behind Khaya Moyo. Zapu Harare province jumped the gun and suggested SK Moyo without considering his rank within ZAPU structures.
Kembo Mohadi’s resignation has rekindled debate on SK Moyo’s eligibility for the post of Vice President.
SK Moyo came close to becoming Vice President in 2014. SK Moyo was written off the Vice Presidency Post by Zanu-PF Politburo member Cde Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu who described the then ZANU PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo as too junior to assume the post of Vice President, describing him as a “schoolboy who takes minutes”.
Cde Ndlovu, who was one of the ex-Zapu leaders who had his signature appended to the Unity Accord. Ndlovu refused to support SK Moyo and declared support for Cde Phelekezela Mphoko. Nothing has changed, SK Moyo is still too junior to be the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
SK Moyo cannot claim to be the most senior ZAPU official he can’t compare himself to people who went into the front lines to fight for the liberation of Zimbabwe.
SK Moyo was at school, fighting from the classroom, his main contribution to the liberation struggle was praying and telling friends in class that ‘my friends are fighting, I will join them in future.
He can never be compared with a person who was on the field, someone who will tell you Zpra (the Zapu military wing) was formed in such a year and gives you the command hierarchy.
Moyo was ditched for Phelekezela Mphoko because he is too junior, he was also dropped ahead of Kembo Mohadi because he is too junior to be a vice president.
SK Moyo held no rank or title in ZPRA, neither did he hold any portfolio in ZAPU, he was merely a briefcase holder, an aide de camp. Jabulani Sibanda is by far too senior to SK Moyo and Jabulani Sibanda would deserve to be on the list if SK Moyo is being considered for the post.
Obert Mpofu joined ZPRA 6 years before SK Moyo and if we are to go by the year of joining political movements then SK Moyo is equally too junior to Obert Mpofu. While Obert Mpofu crossed the floor, he is still a ZPRA cadre, trained and groomed by ZPRA, he fought for Zimbabwe under a ZPRA banner and no technicality can take that away from Obert Mpofu.
For the record, it is a fact that the Unity Accord requires that the two Vice Presidents and Second Secretaries of Zanu-PF be appointed by the President and First Secretary of the party.
It is unfortunate that people like SK Moyo and others are canvassing for the post through Machavellian tactics.
The Unity Accord did not provide for, or foresee, a contest as part of the appointment of the party’s two Vice Presidents, not least because a contest by definition is the opposite of unity in that it tends to be divisive and invariably leads to competing centres of power which undermine unity.
President ED Mnangagwa will appoint the right candidate at the right time after consultation with the right people and platforms.
By James Gwati- Malawi nationals who are resident in the country and have Zimbabwean citizenship have received with joy the news that their country would now allow them to enjoy both Zimbabwean citizenship and that of their home country.
CFMNews, reports that the immigration authorities are almost done with regulations that are aimed at governing the implementation of the dual citizenship law.
Malawians have been eagerly waiting for the law to become operational, three (3) years after it was passed by Parliament, the online news platform said.
When implemented, the law would permit Malawians to retain their citizenship, even after acquiring foreign citizenships.
The online news network said deputy spokesperson at the Immigration Department Wellington Chiponde, acknowledged that they are currently making final touches on the regulatory framework for the implementation of the law.
Zimbabwe shall get rid of politics of coercion, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has said.
Chamisa was responding to a declaration by a Zanu-PF apologist that the opposition will never rule Zimbabwe.
“A New Zimbabwe shall get rid of politics of coercion. Yes, the opposition haisi kuzotonga Zimbabwe but will lead Zimbabwe to the Promised Land. We shall lead, not rule Zimbabwe. Citizens have a right to associate with any party of their choice and gold is for all Zimbabweans, not Zanu-PF alone. Zanu-PF is not Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe is not Zanu-PF,” Chamisa wrote on Twitter.
He also bemoaned the lack of political tolerance in the country.
By James Gwati-Zanu PF lawmaker for Chipinge South, Enock Porusingazi’s son has been dragged to the High Court by six orphans whom he is said to be evicting from thier Mutare house.
The six orphans, four girls and two boys are staying at Stand no 6931 Phase 3 Chikanga township in Mutare, which they inherited from their late father, Mr Phineas Muchafuruka.
Below is the sad story of the orphans.
Our problem is we are being evicted from the house by one Enerst Porusingazi . Enerst Porisingazi has used his power as a son of a politician to evict us with the help of two members of our family, Artwel and Sandra Muchafuruka. Please we appeal to anyone who can help us since we are poor and don’t have money to consult a lawyer. Enerst Porisingazi has bought all the people involved in changing ownership of the house to his name. He has used his political power and wealthy to deprived us of our right to shelter.This is the cry of the poor and vulunerable very soon we shall be in the streets with nowhere to go.Your help will be God sent (our fellow Zimbabweans)
Our names are
1.Talent Muchafuruka
2.Patricia Muchafuruka
3.Emanuel Muchafuruka
4.shylene Muchafuruka
Anyone can contact us on 0774146626 and
0782201987.
Efforts by Zimeye.com to get a comment from Enest Porusingazi were fruitless.
By A Correspondent- Police have arrested Denforn Nyamande (35) in connection with the double murder of Angella Bhunu (89) and Felix Taonana Chiodza (87).
He was found at his hideout at Mutsvairo Village under Chief Seke where he had sought refuge following the gruesome murders.
The bodies of Bhunu, of Chidziva Village, and Chiodza of Marumisa Village under Chief Mangwende, Murewa were found in different places with deep cuts all over their bodies.
Nyamande, who is Bhunu’s son, is suspected to have murdered the two elderly siblings after accusing the two of practising witchcraft.
An axe was found beside Bhunu’s body, while a hoe was found next to that of Chiodza. Police said in a statement:
The ZRP confirms the arrest of Denforn Nyamande (35) in connection with the gruesome murder of two elderly siblings at Chidziva and Marumisa Villages, Chief Mangwende, Murewa on 22/03/21.
The suspect was fished out from his hideout at Mutsvairo Village Chief, Seke on 29/03/21. Meanwhile, Police urges members of the public to shun strange and unjustified counsel from spiritualists.
As sons of Africa, we are in heartfelt grieve for the passing of President JOHN POMBE MAGUFULI. On the back of our minds, as we ponder on our heroes and remind ourselves of their deeds and works, we cannot but feel that heated dully sadness in our hearts with this short-lived life of a steadfast, loyal, and transformative African leader.
In the hindsight of this unfortunate happening notwithstanding, the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute (KNII), congratulates Your Excellency on the occupation of the office of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
You step in the shoes of a contemporary Africa giant, who we believed to have redeemed and revived the African pride and sense of leadership responsibility and accountability towards the common African man and the broader masses of people of Tanzania, even on the backdrop of aggressive neocolonial manipulations and machinations.
Your Excellency, the eyes of Africans in the homeland and the diaspora have been on Tanzania as a beacon of hope due to the economic liberation exploits of the government of President John Pombe Magufuli.
Africans, all over, feel elated and revived by the achievements of the government of President John Pombe Magufuli; and are hopeful in the continuance and sustainment of this legacy, of which you are a connecting pioneer.
We believe any attempt or means to shift or derail the visionary goals of the progressive and positive policies for rapid national growth and well-being of the people, of the government of President Magufuli, will be fiercely counterattacked and rejected by the masses and the majority of the peoples of Tanzania and Africa overall.
Your Excellency, the KNII is ever ready to mobilize the needed Professional expertise on the homeland and in the diaspora to the aid of your government, should the need for any support be required.
Your Excellency President Samia Saluhu Hassan, be with the interest and desire of the people, stay with them as the WOMB and MOTHER of the Nation and history will absolve you.
Posterity awaits to write another proud story of a resilient leader who emerged out of ONE UNITED TANZANIA.
Accept the assurances of the KNII’s highest consideration.
By A Correspondent- South Africa has with immediate effect extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period to June 30 and July 31, for short-term and long-term visas.
Zimbabweans make a significant chunk of South African Visitors
In a statement, the neighbouring country’s Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said the validity of longer-term temporary visas (issued for three months to three years) was also extended until July 31.
The life span of short-term visas issued for a period not longer than 90 days, such as a tourist visa has been extended to June 30. Minister Motsoaledi said the new order extends the initial validity period extension of March 31.
“This means that visas that were lawfully issued and expired during the period of the lockdown are deemed to be valid until the end of June 2021 and 31 July 2021,” he said
“Holders of such visas are permitted to remain in the country under the conditions of their visas until the expiry of their applicable extension.”
Minister Motsoaledi said those wishing to be repatriated to their countries within the said period can depart without being declared undesirable persons. Minister Motsoaledi said the extension does not apply to people who entered South Africa after March 15.
“The normal validity period of visas of people admitted into the country from 15 March applies,” he said.
By A Correspondent- Norton legislator, Temba Peter Mliswa today told the court that he informed the police in writing about the press conference held at his Borrowdale residence in Harare prior to the day of the event.
Mliswa also told the court that the police approved the gathering and assigned two officers from Borrowdale Police Station, who attended the press conference on the day in question.
He also denied calling journalists to his residence saying they were called by the Media Centre, which organised the press conference.
Mliswa, who is being represented by lawyer Mr Musindo Hungwe, said this when he took to the witness stand giving oral evidence during his application for the matter to the Constitutional Court.
He is being charged with violating the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
“There were two police officers from Borrowdale Police Station.
“We had informed the police that the Media Centre had decided to conduct the conference at my place where there was space. Because of Covid-19, they wanted somewhere with space.
“We notified the police in writing and they approved and gave us two police officers.
“The police were in attendance on the day,” he said.
The application was heard before Harare magistrate Mrs Tafadzwa Miti.
By A Correspondent- A drinking spree in Epworth, Harare, on Friday turned nasty when an irate 59-year-old man allegedly axed a colleague three times on the head for making fun of his vehicle.
Lazarus Chihota, who has since been charged with attempted murder over the attack, was not asked to plead when he appeared in court at the weekend.
Allegations are that on March 26, the two were drinking at a bar at Glenwood Shopping Centre in Epworth when the complainant made fun of Chihota’s old Mazda B1600 truck.
Chihota took offence at the mockery and he allegedly went to his car and took out an axe that was behind the seat.
He allegedly charged towards the complainant and struck him three times on the head with the axe, inflicting deep cuts.
With the Coronavirus situation slowly being contained, Zimbabwe should soon be preparing for by-elections to fill in parliamentary and council vacancies created following the recall of some elected parliamentarians and councilors by the now led Douglas Mwonzora MDC-T following a disputed inquorate Extra-Ordinary Congress held in December.
Zanu PF, MDC-T, and the MDC-Alliance and any other parties interested in fielding candidates will have an opportunity to measure their popularity since the Supreme Court ruling. This will settle the question of who is the genuine opposition to a corrupt regime in Zimbabwe.
I am aware though that Douglas Mwonzora, leader of MDC-T, has already indicated that his party will contest the by-elections as MDC Alliance, claiming that the MDC-T is the leader of the electoral pact which created the MDC Alliance and that the agreement is still intact. He hasn’t thought well enough to notice that despite the fact that the original agreement said it was to last for five years, at least one of the partners, Transform Zimbabwe led by Jacob Ngaribvume, has disengaged, so there is no longer the electoral pact to talk about. What exists, instead, is a political party called the MDC Alliance that was formed post the death of Morgan Tsvangirai and that Party is led by Nelson Chamisa. Knowing Chamisa’s popularity, Douglas Mwonzora must be hoping to confuse the electorate to vote for his MDC-T disguised as the MDC-Alliance by error.
The MDC-T move is also meant to force the MDC Alliance to abandon its name. But Mwonzora will have enough memory to remember that we have had ballot boxes featuring Zanu PF and Zanu Ndonga before, and we have had ballot boxes featuring MDC-T and the MDC before, and we have had ballot boxes featuring MDC-T and MDC Alliance as late as 2018. So, what if the MDC Alliance Party decides to use the name MDC-Alliance Chamisa and retain the Symbol used in 2018 in the by-elections? To Douglas Mwonzora’s disadvantage, the electorate is displaying desperation in trying to run away from the name of the political party he is unconstitutionally leading following an inquorate Extra-Ordinary Congress held in December 2020 for the mere sake of confusing the electorate.
Douglas Mwonzora’s move to want to use the MDC Alliance name will backfire as the angry electorate will aim to punish him and Zanu PF which he has developed so much love and faith in of late in the forthcoming by-elections. It serves to fast track the demise of the outfit he leads, which is likely to be history after the 2023 elections. So, if Mwonzora and his friends insist on using the MDC Alliance until 2023 when they think the already expired MDC Alliance Agreement will expire, what name will they use in 2023? It shows they are sure that they won’t be in the game by 2023.
Mwonzora forgets that the MDC was formed to rescue oppressed Zimbabweans from Zanu PF oppression. One would be excused to have faith in Zanu PF is Zanu PF has changed, but Zanu PF remains as oppressive at it was at the time of the formation of the MDC, hence there is still a need for oppressed Zimbabweans to dislike Zanu PF for the situation they find themselves in. Yet Douglas Mwonzora publicly talks about his party’s unrestrained love and embrace for Zanu PF.
The only change in Zanu PF is that, even before Mugabe was overthrown in the November 2019 coup, the party has been reducing the rate at which it killed members of the MDC to give a false impression that it was no longer a violent party, yet Douglas Mwonzora knows very well that Zanu PF has increased it’s effective intimidation tactics. Douglas Mwonzora will have seen videos of Zanu PF officials telling villagers that if they voted for the MDC they will be severely dealt with. Douglas Mwonzora will be aware that Zanu PF parliamentarians have blocked assistance meant for ordinary Zimbabwean because the assistance was being offered by suspected or known MDC Alliance officials. Douglas Mwonzora will know that ordinary Zimbabweans have been denied food and other forms of assistance post-Mugabe.
What has changed about Zanu PF is that it is now led by a man who sheds crocodile tears, while deep down he is more corrupt than the previous leader. Look at what is emerging now – the First Family being seen in the company of persons who have been corruptly been awarded tenders, in some cases in the First Family Home. The latest arrested contact of President Mnangagwa is obviously the person given the job of ‘Honorary Consul’ of Zimbabwe to Belarus, Alexandre Zingman. One would expect the leader of a genuine opposition party not to fall in love head over heels with a party with a leadership suspected to be corrupt the way Douglas Mwonzora has done.
People of Zimbabwe must never be distracted from the original intentions of the formation of the MDC which was and should remain to be the liberation of the country from corrupt and ruthless leadership. It may have taken long to achieve that, partly because there are some who joined the party even at its formation stage for personal gain. The struggle should never be about personal gain, and when leaders start to hero-worship oppressors, people will read between the lines, connect the dots and see for themselves the sincerity or otherwise of Douglas Mwonzora and his friends in MDC-T.
It would appear Douglas Mwonzora and his followers are going the same route of hero-worship which happened after independence when people hero-worshiped Mugabe and Zanu PF to the extent that we thought they were perfect. Some people never learn. There are so many high suspicious things that are happening and we have never heard Mwonzora and his followers raise their voices against those things. Word has it that he is scared of ruffling feathers with the hope that the system will protect him from the alleged abuse of taxpayers’ money when he arranged the withdrawal of funds given to the MDC-T as part of the Political Parties Finance Act allocation.
The people will prevail! The proof lies in the by-elections to be held soon, not only to replace the parliamentarians and councillors who have been illegitimately been recalled but even a few who have passed on – may their souls rest in peace.
City of Masvingo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Environmental Management Agency
By Ashleigh Jinjika Friday the 26th of March 2021 witnessed Masvingo City Council signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Environmental Management Agency for the development of harmonious and cooperative relations with the purpose of ensuring the protection and cleanliness of the environment within the city as well as enforcement of all environmental laws and regulations within Masvingo City Council’s jurisdiction.
The partnership seeks to ensure that Masvingo City transforms itself and becomes a centre of environmental excellence, establishing an Environmental Inspectorate Unit (EIU) manned by Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) who will be charged with the duty to enforce environmental by-laws in Masvingo City Council’s area of jurisdiction.
The partnership includes reviewing of existing Council environmental by-laws and capacitation of the EIU.
True to its vision, ‘An Industrialised World-Class Metropolitan City by 2030’, the MOU reaffirms the Council’s commitment to keeping environments clean. The MOU is therefore aimed at improving the environmental law-enforcement framework for Masvingo City Council hence a committee comprised of Masvingo City Council, EMA, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, Forestry Commission, ZINWA, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was formed to review and update existing Council by-laws.
This resulted in the production of the draft City of Masvingo Environment (Noise and Nuisance) By-laws. Over and above all this, the MoU saw the creation of a unit made up of 35 members drawn from all the relevant departments of Council, and also EMA handing over 3 motorcycles to the City of Masvingo to carry out environmental inspections, licencing for environmental pollution and prosecuting where there are environmental offences.
Apart from the creation of the unit, the team was trained on national environmental law, carrying out environmental inspections, prosecution procedure and the draft by-law. The unit was also trained on how to conduct field inspections and prosecutions.
Present during the signing ceremony were District Development Coordinator’s Office, The Mayor, Cllr C Maboke, Deputy Mayor, Cllr W Mawende, Alderman S Maridza, Councillors, Acting Town Clerk, Eng E Mukaratirwa, Management, Croco Motors Manager, Mr Chawonza, EMA officials, members from the Health Department, Transport office, municipal police, procurement, audit, human resources as well as members of the media.
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has accepted the blame for the team’s dismal ending to their AFCON 2021 qualifying campaign.
South Africa embarrassingly-missed out on qualification to the continental showpiece after a 0-2 loss to Sudan in the final game yesterday.
Speaking after the match, a disapointed Ntseki did not mince his words and took responsibility for the team’s failure.
“I think as a head coach of Bafana Bafana, I came up with a turn-around strategy and I think everything started very well, because we managed to accumulate 10 points and needed only a point to qualify,” Ntseki said.
“Yes, as a coach, as head of the selection committee, as head of the team, my disappointment is huge – it’s huge for my personal growth and my personal achievement as coach of Bafana Bafana.
“The success of the team is my success, and the failure of the team firstly starts with me – to say, ‘I have failed as a coach’, because in football we need to own up,” he added.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe
Sergio Aguero is set to leave Manchester City at end of season and the club has confirmed it will commission a statue of him at the Etihad.
The Argentine forward joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and went on to score 257 goals in 384 appearances to become the club’s record goalscorer.
He also helped the team win four Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and five League Cups over his 10-year stay, with the club still chasing a quadruple this season.
The 32-year old will be honoured with a statue at the Etihad alongside former Citizens stars Vincent Kompany and David Silva.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirmed the news, saying: “It gives me great pleasure to announce that we will be commissioning an artist to create a statue of Sergio to live at the Etihad Stadium alongside the ones under construction for Vincent [Kompany] and David [Silva].
“We look forward to the opportunity to bid Sergio a fitting farewell at the end of the season.”- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Youth Assembly deputy organising secretary, Netsai Marova is yet to be furnished with a trial date.
The State argues it is not ready to announce the trial date.
See Netsai Marova’s statement: Today (Monday) I appeared once again in court anticipating to be furnished with a trial date.
From 0830 to 12pm, I waited together with my lawyer Charles Kwaramba as the state played delay games.
When we finally appeared the State unsurprisingly failed to furnish us with a trial date, saying they were not ready. Of course they are not ready to do anything related to just application of the law.
They’re only ready to pile cases on our heads with no intention to proceed to trial.
In the face of this persecution, we remain committed to fight for a just society where the law will be used to pursue justice not persecute citizens. WE SHALL OVERCOME
Malawi joined Zimbabwe and Comoros to become the latest team from the COSAFA region to qualify for the Afcon 2021.
The Flames beat Uganda on Monday to mark their return to the tournament for the first time in a decade.
The Warriors of Zimbabwe joined Algeria as the qualified teams from Group H while Comoros, who became the first COSAFA team to book a place at the continental showpiece, made history when they secured their first ever ticket to the tournament.
Twenty four teams will be playing at the Afcon 2021 to be held in Cameroon in January next year.
Here is the list of nineteen teams that have qualified for Afcon 2021 so far:
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has urged the police to arrest Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa for violating lockdown regulations.
Mrs Mnangagwa is travelling around the conducting what she calls traditional cooking workshops.
Last week, Mrs Mnangagwa was embarrassed by angry students at Masvingo Polytechnic.
In a statement, the MDC Alliance denounced “selective application of the law” in the country:
29 March 2021
By Mandava Blessing
Provincial Spokesperson
The Zvimba North MDC Alliance trio of Provincial Deputy Secretary leader Chinanzvavana, Zvimba North Deputy Chairperson Ldr Daniel Hove and Organising Secretary Ldr Aiden Wairesi who were arrested on Saturday in Raffingora in Zvimba North after resisting an attempt by plain clothes to barge uninvited into the internal Party Building Directorate meeting.
The alert MDC Alliance members resisted this unlawful act resulting in a scuffle where some of our members were injured and the arrest of the 3.
The 3 were granted $10000 bail, ordered to stay at their given addresses,not to interfere with state witnesses and to report every Monday and Friday between 0600hrs and 1800hrs.
The matter has been remanded to 14 April 2021 for routine remand.
It is sad to note that the “law” chooses to turn a blind eye when ZANU PF convene meetings attended by thousands of people but suddenly become alive when the MDC Alliance convenes internal Executive meetings.
Amai Mnangagwa is travelling the length and breadth of this nation with a huge entourage conducting cooking workshops at a time the nation is dithering on the brink of collapse.
She has been to Chinhoyi,Gweru,Kwekwe and Masvingo where it is alleged that hungry and angry students chased her away and riot police allegedly came to her rescue.We haven’t even heard when she will be arrested for violating the same COVID-19 lockdown regulations.
It will be a great day for democracy when she is also arrested for violating the same.
As poor peace loving , patriotic Zimbabweans we shall not be deterred by a rich,selfish and gluttonic few from converging for change. We shall not continue to wallow in poverty while a few suppress us for their own selfish gains.
We cannot let the nation sink on our watch.We shall continue to converge as citizens until a solution to our crisis as a nation is found.
The Regime should stop acting like an Ian Douglas Smith minion.
By A Correspondent- As his ex girlfriend. Susan Mutami’s physical whereabouts remained a mystery 7 months later, Norton legislator Temba Mliswa (independent) yesterday applied for referral of his case where he is charged of breaching COVID-19 regulations to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt).
Mliswa was last month accused of violating COVID-19 regulations when he held a Press conference at his Borrowdale residence last month.
He now wants the ConCourt to make a ruling on whether his arrest was lawful since the police stormed his house without a warrant of arrest.
Before the ConCourt application, Mliswa had challenged his arrest and detention which was dismissed by Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti, who ruled that his residence was not a public place as stipulated by COVID-19 regulations.
Mliswa had argued that he was arrested for addressing journalists who are classified as essential service workers.
The State, however, argued that he was not conducting Parliament business, resulting in his application being dismissed by Miti.
Mliswa, in the application, raised questions, including why he was the only person who was arrested at the Press conference.
“Further take notice that the following are the questions whose referral applicant seeks: Whether the singling out for arrest and prosecution of the applicant from among 23 persons allegedly gathered at the applicant’s residence on the day in question amounts to discrimination and offends against section 56(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe,” part of his application read.
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi will visit Zambia and Zimbabwe on Wednesday in a three-nation working visit to discuss bilateral, regional and continental issues, the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation said in a statement.
Masisi, who will undertake the visit in his capacity as chairman of the South African Development Community (SADC) organ on politics, defence and security, is expected to meet with his Zambian and Zimbabwean counterparts, Edgar Lungu and Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The trio, the statement added, is also expected to discuss “common solutions” to the social and economic challenges facing their nations brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Masisi will also take the opportunity to present Botswana’s candidate for Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Elias Magosi.
During a visit to Malawi earlier this month, Masisi secured the backing of his Malawian counterpart Lazarus Chakwera in advancing Magosi’s candidacy.
Masisi will be accompanied by senior government officials including Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Lemogang Kwape and Minister of Basic Education Fidelis Molao. The delegation is expected to return to the capital Gaborone on the same day.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance veterans have dismissed the demotion of Victor Matemadanda as a mere face-saving stunt -as the clueless Zanu PF regime desperately seeks to hoodwink citizens before the 2023 polls.
In a statement MDC Veteran Activists( VAA) chairperson, Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda said Matemadanda was sacrificed for disclosing Zanu PF shenanigans in public.
Below is part of Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda’s statement:
The demotion of ZANU PF stalwart and subsequent dismissal of Victor Matemadanda as the ZANU PF Political Commissar is a publicity stunt and face-saving Stunt by ZANU PF for his Sunday exposé in Mashonaland East.
Matemadanda exposed Zanu PF’s deliberate and well coordinated plot to decimate the MDC Alliance in a brazen attempt to further subvert the people’s will and create a one party state.
Matemadanda as the Party’s Political Commissar is well versed on his party’s covert and overt plans to decimate their only threat and genuine opposition hence his remarks at the Mashonaland East PCC meeting.
We view Matemadanda’s remarks as not only confirming ZANU PF’s harsh treatment of real opposition parties who demand for checks and balances from it but also as a violation of the national Constitution and a threat to democracy.
Matemadanda overwhelmed with excitement of finally getting a chance to destroy ZANU PF’s rival exposed ZANU PF’s strategy as 2023 beckons.
It is not the first time that a top ZANU PF official has blattered out shocking Revelations of a plot to destroy the MDC Alliance;the ZANU PF President’s “shamhu ino munyu” mantra was crafted in that manner.The g*rating rhumba musician and former Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi was also “demoted” for the same shenanigans.
Our intelligence sources have revealed that ZANU has not demoted him but is set to reassign Matemadanda as a fire fighting measure.
It is not surprising when ZANU PF paraded a few touts they allegedly claimed where MDC Alliance members who had defected.It is so desperate to the extent of printing fake MDC Alliance cards and T-shirts to paint a narrative of a fizzling party as claimed by Matemadanda.
As peaceful citizens and veterans of the poor People’s struggle we view the alleged Dismissal, demotion,Reassignment or whatever term they would like to use as cosmetic,fire fighting and a publicity stunt to mislead the local and international community to paint a narrative of a Reformist ZANU PF yet it is championing the demise of a legitimate opposition party and The Government in waiting.
We therefore condemn the brazen attempt to create a one-party state by the Regime by meddling in opposition politics and the shutting out of Democratic space and the selective application of the law with the utmost contempt it deserves.
•The NCA party makes this statement in light of the alleged “defections” by senior and ordinary members of various factions of the MDC who have been in recent days making headlines for joining or rejoining ZANU pf.
•As NCA party we take note that most of these characters who are now rejoining or “defecting” clearly have an intention of undermining our struggle to fight ZANU PF hegemony of toxic politics.
•NCA party is appalled that people who pretended to be seeking real and lasting change are now seeking accommodation within ZANU pf structures.
•The NCA party wishes to inform all Zimbabweans and any other interested stakeholders that both the “defecting” leaders from MDC factions and ZANU PF leaders are not interested in the welfare of the citizens.
•The constant migration and exodus of leadership personalities between MDC factions and ZANU PF, the similarly minded political parties, is meant to steal the limelight from the very serious issues such as the need to put in place electoral reforms ahead of the 2023 general elections.
•It is sad that ZANU PF is engaging in petty politics of “defections” that does not answer to the issues of employment creation, healthcare delivery, food security as well as several other problems that we face as a country.
•It is therefore the NCA party’s position that the floor crossing by the few that have allegedly crossed so far is symptomatic of a general lack of understanding that ZANU PF is no longer an option after a decade of it’s misrule characterized by corruption and bad governance.
•As NCA party we believe that if you are in opposition and you want to seek for a new political home you should either consider joining other already existing opposition parties or to form your own opposition party if the prevailing opposition parties don’t satisfy your desired standards.
•It is retrogressive to defect from any opposition party joining ZANU pf. It is a great betrayal to our struggle of giving Zimbabweans a better alternative to ZANU pf.
•As NCA party we urge all Zimbabweans not to take seriously the cheap politics of “defections” currently being pursued by ZANU pf party at the expense of chasing progressive politics of improving policy formulation, development and implementation for the benefit of everyone.
Issued By Madock Chivasa NCA Party National Spokesperson Cell +263 772 904 492 / +263 775 614 471 Email [email protected] Facebook Page National Constitutional Assembly.
By A Correspondent- Approximately 2,4 million Zimbabweans in urban areas are struggling to meet their basic food needs, the latest report by the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) has revealed.
In a statement yesterday, the World Food Programme (WFP) said the ZimVAC statistics showed that there has been a sharp decline this year in the standard of living in the country across urban communities, with 83% of urban households now below the cost of the minimum expected food items such as mealie meal, salt and cooking oil compared to 76,8% in 2019.
“The lockdowns imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 have dealt a severe blow to poor urban communities, many of whom were daily wage earners living hand to mouth. While unable to find work in cities, the ban on transport has meant that seasonal employment in rural areas is no longer an option,” WFP said.
“With work opportunities disappearing, the recent report states that 42% of urban households will not be able to meet their cereal requirements this year, compared to approximately 30% for the same period in 2019.”
The WFP said urban communities in Zimbabwe also faced challenges of increases in prices of basic commodities, while the purchasing power of the Zimbabwe dollar has been eroded by inflation and negative economic effects of COVID-19.
WFP country director Francesca Erdelmann said access to nutritious food had resulted in negative impacts for many in the country.
“Families will find it difficult to put food on the table. Most of them have been stuck at home and were not able to go to work, the fortunate ones will skip meals while those without will have to go to bed on empty stomachs. For the most vulnerable people, hunger will have a lasting effect on their lives. The deteriorating hunger situation, caused by COVID-19 threatens to be their biggest challenge,” she said.
Currently, the WFP is providing monthly cash transfers to 326 000 Zimbabweans across 23 urban areas, and aims to scale up the assistance to reach 550 000 people living in the 28 worst affected and food insecure areas in the country.-newsday
Own Correspondent| In 2020 controvesial Masvingo preacher Isaac Makomichi made headlines after predicting that Mai Titi would be abandoned by her lover in 2021.
On Saturday February 28, 2021 Mai Titi revealed via Instagram she was facing difficulties in her relationship.
On Sunday it was confirmed that Mai Titi was dumped by her Nigerian lover.
Last year Makomichi invited Mai Titi to collect the love potion from him.
” I see her relationship collapsing in 2021,” said Makomichi then…
The story under the headline: Mai Titi to Receive Love Charm From Masvingo Prophet?was published by ZimEye.com and went viral on social media.
Some church leaders have accused Makomichi of using the “vulture’s head to predict the future”
“He is using the vulture’s head to predict the future, his love potion is juju from Ghana that’s why he is the godfather of slayqueens,” fumed one church leader.
Makomichi was not immediately available for a comment on the matter.
Brush regularly but not aggressively. Brush teeth at least twice a day in small circular motions for about 2 to 3minutes. Prevent back and fourth motions. Use soft bristles toothbrush and change your toothbrush every 3months or whenever ends look frayed whichever comes first.
Use fluoride.Its a mineral found in toothpaste that prevents cavities. Lack of fluoride causes tooth decay.
Floss once a day. Flossing removes plaque and bacteria from between the teeth where the toothbrush is unable to reach. It can also prevent bad breathe.
See a dentist regularly. One should visit the dentist at least twice a year (every 6months) or if there are any changes in the mouth. A dental visit might also depend on health history, age and overall dental health.
Do not smoke. Smoking harm the body’s immune system making it difficult for the body to heal tissues. Smoking itself is a risk factor for gum disease and also cause bad breathe and yellowish teeth.
Consider a mouthwash. Get advise from a dentist on which mouthwash to use. However chlorhexidine containing mouthwash are advised as it has antibacterial effects.
Limit sugary foods and starches. These promote bacterial growth causing cavities. Fibre rich fruits and vegetables are advised.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Like sugary food they also promote bacterial growth that causes cavities.
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By A Correspondent- Chinese owned Fools Investment Mine in Hope Fountain near Bulawayo has reportedly dismissed all its underground workers without notice, prompting the trade union which represents workers to threaten to take legal action against the company.
The mine was recently summoned to the National Employment Council (NEC) for the mining industry to answer to charges of underpaying employees and failing to provide protective clothing.
The mine was also caught in the eye of a storm after one of its directors assaulted two employees over outstanding salaries.
The National Union of Mines Quarrying, Iron and Steel Workers of Zimbabwe (NUMQISWZ) regional officer Abraham Kavalanjila confirmed the dismissal of more than 30 employees. “Fools Mine unfairly dismissed all underground workers and we have since written to them.
“The verbal response from management was that they maintain their stance. Very soon we will be taking them to court on unfair labour practices by the employer,” Kavalanjila said.
“The union will not sit and watch employers breaking the law despite being advised on several times. If the Chinese are failing to run the mine, we call upon the government to put the company under judicial management. We believe the mine has potential if managed well.”
He said the mine was also failing to pay workers on time.
“On personal protective equipment (PPEs) yes, they have started issuing its workers. All those dismissed were not paid their salaries,” he said.
Kavalanjila said the outstanding salaries for the fired workers could be around US$300 000.
On March 25, NUMQISWZ wrote to the mine, demanding reinstatement of employees without loss of pay and benefits.
“We are made to understand that you unfairly instructed (name supplied) not to come to work with immediate effect without any reason. You are hereby instructed to reinstate the said employee without loss of pay and benefits.
“Also we demand the return with immediate effect to the work of all underground employees whom you also instructed them not to come to work. The duty of the employer is to provide a job to his/her employees.
“Following our last meeting, we advised the employer to rectify that, but to our surprise you are continuing with your wrong actions. We don’t believe in taking each other to the courts of law, but in this regard you are forcing the trade union to take that action or direction. All in all, we hereby demand the return of all underground employees…..with immediate effect, failure to do so we will be left with no option but legal actions against you,”” the letter read.
Mine manager Thabani Masuku said work in the mine was temporarily suspended for maintenance work. The mine last month was slapped with a $40 000 fine for allowing a foreigner, Zhang Zhongyi, to work as a metallurgist at the mine without a valid permit.
Zhongyi’s illegal stay in the country was exposed after he assaulted two workers who confronted mine management demanding payment of their outstanding salaries.
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance veterans have dismissed the demotion of Victor Matemadanda as a mere face-saving stunt -as the clueless Zanu PF regime desperately seeks to hoodwink citizens before the 2023 polls.
In a statement MDC Veteran Activists( VAA) chairperson, Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda said Matemadanda was sacrificed for disclosing Zanu PF shenanigans in public.
Below is part of Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda’s statement:
The demotion of ZANU PF stalwart and subsequent dismissal of Victor Matemadanda as the ZANU PF Political Commissar is a publicity stunt and face-saving Stunt by ZANU PF for his Sunday exposé in Mashonaland East.
Matemadanda exposed Zanu PF’s deliberate and well coordinated plot to decimate the MDC Alliance in a brazen attempt to further subvert the people’s will and create a one party state.
Matemadanda as the Party’s Political Commissar is well versed on his party’s covert and overt plans to decimate their only threat and genuine opposition hence his remarks at the Mashonaland East PCC meeting.
We view Matemadanda’s remarks as not only confirming ZANU PF’s harsh treatment of real opposition parties who demand for checks and balances from it but also as a violation of the national Constitution and a threat to democracy.
Matemadanda overwhelmed with excitement of finally getting a chance to destroy ZANU PF’s rival exposed ZANU PF’s strategy as 2023 beckons.
It is not the first time that a top ZANU PF official has blattered out shocking Revelations of a plot to destroy the MDC Alliance;the ZANU PF President’s “shamhu ino munyu” mantra was crafted in that manner.The g*rating rhumba musician and former Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi was also “demoted” for the same shenanigans.
Our intelligence sources have revealed that ZANU has not demoted him but is set to reassign Matemadanda as a fire fighting measure.
It is not surprising when ZANU PF paraded a few touts they allegedly claimed where MDC Alliance members who had defected.It is so desperate to the extent of printing fake MDC Alliance cards and T-shirts to paint a narrative of a fizzling party as claimed by Matemadanda.
As peaceful citizens and veterans of the poor People’s struggle we view the alleged Dismissal, demotion,Reassignment or whatever term they would like to use as cosmetic,fire fighting and a publicity stunt to mislead the local and international community to paint a narrative of a Reformist ZANU PF yet it is championing the demise of a legitimate opposition party and The Government in waiting.
We therefore condemn the brazen attempt to create a one-party state by the Regime by meddling in opposition politics and the shutting out of Democratic space and the selective application of the law with the utmost contempt it deserves.
The Zvimba North MDC Alliance trio of Provincial Deputy Secretary leader Chinanzvavana, Zvimba North Deputy Chairperson Ldr Daniel Hove and Organising Secretary Ldr Aiden Wairesi who were arrested on Saturday in Raffingora in Zvimba North after resisting an attempt by plain clothes to barge uninvited into the internal Party Building Directorate meeting.
The alert MDC Alliance members resisted this unlawful act resulting in a scuffle where some of our members were injured and the arrest of the 3.
The 3 were granted $10000 bail, ordered to stay at their given addresses,not to interfere with state witnesses and to report every Monday and Friday between 0600hrs and 1800hrs.
The matter has been remanded to 14 April 2021 for routine remand.
It is sad to note that the “law” chooses to turn a blind eye when ZANU PF convene meetings attended by thousands of people but suddenly become alive when the MDC Alliance convenes internal Executive meetings.
Amai Mnangagwa is travelling the length and breadth of this nation with a huge entourage conducting cooking workshops at a time the nation is dithering on the brink of collapse.
She has been to Chinhoyi,Gweru,Kwekwe and Masvingo where it is alleged that hungry and angry students chased her away and riot police allegedly came to her rescue.We haven’t even heard when she will be arrested for violating the same COVID-19 lockdown regulations.
It will be a great day for democracy when she is also arrested for violating the same.
As poor peace loving , patriotic Zimbabweans we shall not be deterred by a rich,selfish and gluttonic few from converging for change. We shall not continue to wallow in poverty while a few suppress us for their own selfish gains.
We cannot let the nation sink on our watch.We shall continue to converge as citizens until a solution to our crisis as a nation is found.
The Regime should stop acting like an Ian Douglas Smith minion.
By A Correspondent- The late Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure’s former business partner Zodwa Mkandla is demanding that his Bentley Continental GT hidden in South Africa be surrendered.
The car is believed to be under the custody of Ginimbi’s long-time friend, Nomatter Zinyengere in South Africa.
Zodwa wants it registered with the Master of High Court as required in terms of the Administration of Estates Act and surrendered to the Executor of Ginimbi’s estate.
The car was reportedly bought by Zodwa from the UK in 2013, while Ginimbi paid for duty in Zimbabwe.
In a letter to Zinyengere’s lawyers, Shomwe-Nyakuedza Attorneys, Zodwa’s legal team, Venturas and Samkange last week, wrote:
Our client instructs us that sometime in October 2013, she bought a Bentley Continental GT from the United Kingdom under the name Traverze Travel.
Same was delivered through the Plumtree border post and the late (Ginimbi) was authorised to collect it.
The motor vehicle at the time of the deceased’s passing on was in South Africa under his custody.
This vehicle would be used by the late (Ginimbi) and our client (Zodwa) whenever in South Africa on business or leisure trips.
We are further instructed that the motor vehicle is currently in the custody of Nomatter Zinyengere, who is your client.
The car has not been registered with the Master of High Court as required in terms of the Administration of Estates Act.
Our instructions are, to demand as we hereby do, that the motor vehicle be surren[1]dered to the Executor dative so that it forms part of the deceased estate since he (Ginimbi) had been authorised to put the car in his name.
Zodwa told H-Metro that all she wants is for Ginimbi’s properties to be fully accounted for amid claims that the Bentley is now being kept away from the public.
City of Masvingo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Environmental Management Agency
By Ashleigh Jinjika Friday the 26th of March 2021 witnessed Masvingo City Council signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Environmental Management Agency for the development of harmonious and cooperative relations with the purpose of ensuring the protection and cleanliness of the environment within the city as well as enforcement of all environmental laws and regulations within Masvingo City Council’s jurisdiction.
The partnership seeks to ensure that Masvingo City transforms itself and becomes a centre of environmental excellence, establishing an Environmental Inspectorate Unit (EIU) manned by Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) who will be charged with the duty to enforce environmental by-laws in Masvingo City Council’s area of jurisdiction.
The partnership includes reviewing of existing Council environmental by-laws and capacitation of the EIU.
True to its vision, ‘An Industrialised World-Class Metropolitan City by 2030’, the MOU reaffirms the Council’s commitment to keeping environments clean. The MOU is therefore aimed at improving the environmental law-enforcement framework for Masvingo City Council hence a committee comprised of Masvingo City Council, EMA, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, Forestry Commission, ZINWA, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was formed to review and update existing Council by-laws.
This resulted in the production of the draft City of Masvingo Environment (Noise and Nuisance) By-laws. Over and above all this, the MoU saw the creation of a unit made up of 35 members drawn from all the relevant departments of Council, and also EMA handing over 3 motorcycles to the City of Masvingo to carry out environmental inspections, licencing for environmental pollution and prosecuting where there are environmental offences.
Apart from the creation of the unit, the team was trained on national environmental law, carrying out environmental inspections, prosecution procedure and the draft by-law. The unit was also trained on how to conduct field inspections and prosecutions.
Present during the signing ceremony were District Development Coordinator’s Office, The Mayor, Cllr C Maboke, Deputy Mayor, Cllr W Mawende, Alderman S Maridza, Councillors, Acting Town Clerk, Eng E Mukaratirwa, Management, Croco Motors Manager, Mr Chawonza, EMA officials, members from the Health Department, Transport office, municipal police, procurement, audit, human resources as well as members of the media.
By A Correspondent- Government yesterday said it was committed to ensuring better conditions of service for teachers after they pled incapacitation and demanded that their salaries be restored to the 2018 US$520 to US$550 levels.
In an interview with NewsDay, Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said government was looking at all avenues possible to solve the teachers’ grievances.
“We seek to provide quality, relevant, inclusive and wholesome education for all Zimbabweans while the government looks into the conditions of service of teachers. We support an improvement of the conditions of service as a ministry,” Ndoro said.
Recently, government promised a 25% salary increment for civil servants, which they rejected.
Civil servants have also shot down a staggered 75 percent salary increase proposed by their employers, insisting on US dollar indexed salaries.
In 2016, government promised that at least 100 000 civil servants countrywide would benefit from a residential stands scheme as part of efforts to incentivise them.
Again in 2018, two weeks before the crucial elections, government disclosed that the Public Service Commission in partnership with the National Social Security Authority had agreed on a $60 million public service housing facility for civil servants which would be managed through the National Building Society.
This included payment of the 17, 5% special civil service allowance and cash in-lieu of leave for teachers who had accrued more than 123 days’ vacation leave.
In 2011, government also dangled a US$7 000 vehicle loan for civil servants payable after 10 years.
However, teachers yesterday said the promises had not come into fruition.
Progressive Teachers’ Union president Takavafira Zhou said teachers would not be swayed by government’s empty promises.
“I don’t believe that the government is committed to better teachers’ conditions of service. We have heard this since time immemorial. What we want now is not mere homiletic bellicose, but practical indicators of that commitment.
“We don’t eat promises, but want to see the execution of commitment. Worse still, a government that brings in shocking discrepancies between salaries of its employees can never fake commitment when a teacher is paid $13 000 and a person with less qualifications, experience and responsibilities gets quadrupled that amount, then the government cannot claim commitment,” Zhou said.
Zimbabwe Rural Teachers’ Union secretary-general Wonder Nyapokoto said: “Since time immemorial, the employer has claimed to want to improve the remuneration and avail befitting conditions of service to the industrial, professional teachers who have made other nations green with envy from Cape to Cairo about the quality of Zimbabwe’s education personnel and standards.
“Unfortunately, government has only managed to offer salaries below poverty datum line, reducing consistently for three consecutive years. Zimbabwean teachers’ needs can be sorted if sufficient efforts and will can be put to avail land for farming, residential and commercial use since we have the land to raise funds.”
Teachers have complained that the police, soldiers and Central Intelligence Organisation officers get paid more than $30 000, while they earn between $14 000 and $19 000.
Former Primary and Secondary Education minister David Coltart said teachers’ demands were reasonable.
“The experiment to revert to the Zimbabwe dollar has failed, and the sooner the government reverts to the US$ dollars or some other hard currency the better. Whether government can afford to pay the US-dollar figure demanded is another matter that will require a radical change in budget priorities,” Coltart said.
Meanwhile, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) yesterday launched a campaign targeting to get five million voices to pressurise government to improve the education sector in the country.
This comes at a time when some teachers have failed to report for duty since schools opened for non-examination classes last week, citing incapacitation.
Artuz president Obert Masaraure yesterday said their #SaveOurEducationZw: 5 million voices for 5 million learners campaign to fight for better working conditions for teachers and quality education for learners has gathered momentum.
“This campaign is focusing on resolution of the short-term and urgent challenges. We seek to build a movement of five million voices piling pressure on the government to address our challenges.”
Zhou said they were in unity with their colleagues on the campaign.
Zimbabwe National Teachers’ Union chief executive Manuel Nyawo said: “What is happening in the education sector is worrisome and all progressive unions must work together.”
By A Correspondent – A suspected robber has been shot dead near the Beitbridge border barely hours after a Zambian truck driver was shot and killed by robbers while waiting at the Weigh Bridge near the Beitbridge border post.
Sources on the ground told ZimEye, things are not well here, those very same robbers who shot the driver in the afternoon had returned and when they came out of the bush, they clashed with the police officers stationed there.
They started firing bullets and unfortunately one of them was shot dead and the rest fled into the nearby bush.
The person who was shot did not have a firearm.
The identity of the victim could not be established at the time of writing, to ascertain if they are truly a robber and not a victim.
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) is set to start producing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test kits for the country in response to Covid-19 that has killed over 1 500 Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwe is importing the conclusive diagnostic test kit that determines if one is infected by analysing a sample for genetic material from the virus.
A Covid-19 PCR test costs about US$60 in private health institutions, a development which made the test a luxury for a few.
Once Nust starts producing the kit, members of the public will pay about US$20 for a PCR test, while Government will reduce its import bill.
The innovation at the Bulawayo institution of higher learning will also help the country detect the different strains of Covid-19.
Besides Covid-19, the local production of PCR test kits will help Zimbabwe handle some diseases like HIV whose prevalence in the country is one of the highest in the world at 12,3 percent.
A PCR test can also be used to detect viral load and can be used in animals to ascertain various diseases and viruses.
The country has conducted 558 451 Covid-19 tests since the global pandemic was first detected in Zimbabwe on March 21 in 2020.
Of the tests, 359 663 were PCR tests and the rest were antigen and rapid diagnostic tests (RDT).
In an interview yesterday, the director of the Applied Genetic Testing Centre, Mr Zephaniah Dlamini, said through assistance from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Nust will be acquiring a DNA synthesizer machine which will be used to produce the kits.
Nust will produce about 50 000 PCR kits weekly and currently the country conducts about 15 000 Covid-19 weekly.
“The applied DNA testing lab was asked by Government to assist in the testing of Covid-19 up to about November last year and we were doing the first wave of the virus. During that time we were testing people from the southern region which includes Bulawayo, Masvingo, Midlands, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces,” said Mr Dlamini.
He said during that time about 40 000 Covid-19 samples were processed at the university’s lab situated at Mpilo Central Hospital.
“In total during that time, we tested close to 40 000 people and we were using kits which are imported mainly from China and we were using our equipment at the Mpilo National TB Reference lab as it has a safety facility that enables one to work with Covid-19 safely,” he said.
By Showbiz Reporter | The controversial socialite, Mai Titi, has responded to reports that boyfriend turned husband, is allegedly wanted for murder.
Speaking in a live video, Felistas Murata said: listen listen and listen very good this issue it does not need any addressing.
“Whatever that you will say about Obina, or whatever it’s got nothing to do with me, who he stole from who he duped or where he is wanted, me I don’t know as you can see I am at work enjoying my life and trying to make ends meet for my kids.”
She then suggested that she has been dumped, saying: “this story of saying that I have been dumped and all that, I am literally in the process of ditching him, so I have got no clue what you are talking about and at the end of the day, this is not the stress I have now the stress I have is to make money.
“So, stop texting me, if he is a con man, if I catch him I will give them to the police because we did not con together.
“If he killed someone I will catch him and I will give him to the police, at the moment I don’t have him, please I don’t look for Obina here; he is not here, here I have got my sisters, and the movie cast, that is what we are doing.”
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By Showbiz Reporter | The controversial socialite Mai Titi ( Felistas Murata)’s husband has been reported for having different names while at the same time being on the run for murder in a case investigated by the South African Police Service.
Mai Titi herself has a case of attempted murder and she was jailed last year in Zimbabwe and only released on bail. (Watch the video below).
Her husband, Nigerian, runs under different names: Joe Zondo, Charles Forbes, while he is also surnamed Obina.
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The accused was arrested for murder that he committed on 2016-03-12. He later applied for bail and was granted. He failed to appear for his next trial date. He was traced at his given address and the place was found burned down by the angry communities. Accused is a Mozambican citizen and was nowhere to be found. A warrant of arrest was issued by Ermelo magistrate court on 2017-05-24.
Mai Titi rose to fame when she lied that she had been healed of cancer by Controversial preacher Emmanuel Makandiwa, and she has staged drama stunts for convicted fraudster Charles Motondo.
Former MDC-T National Organising Secretary, Abednico Bhebhe has joined the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance.
MDC Alliance Matabeleland North Provincial spokesperson, Mhlonipheki Ncube, confirmed that Bhebhe has joined the MDC Alliance.
“In a nutshell Mr Bhebhe has been generally welcomed by all Matabeleland North structures and we are looking forward to working with him very well .He is a hard worker notwithstanding his weaknesses. He knows how to mobilise and that is what we are looking at,” he said.
The party’s Matabeleland North spokesperson boasted that Bhebhe was coming into MDC Alliance with all his supporters from Nkayi.
“That has greatly strengthened us and we are confident of returning Nkayi South to the MDC Alliance during the next elections,” said Ncube.
The Nkayi South Constituency was clinched by Stars Mathe of Zanu PF during the 2018 elections.
Bhebhe has been at loggerheads with the MDC-T ever since he was suspended from his position in October last year.
He then wrote to then Acting President, Dr Thokozani Khupe the following month asking for his suspension to be uplifted citing some irregularities.
His suspension was not lifted but Bhebhe was allowed to remain an ordinary party card carrying member.
He then contested for the party presidency at the Bulawayo Extraordinary Congress provincial elections.
After a dispute over the outcome, Bhebe was eventually expelled on allegations of supporting another political party other than the MDC-T.
Following Bhebhe’s suspension and subsequent expulsion from the party, he approached the High Court to challenging his suspension and expulsion.
In February this year, MDC-T spokesperson Witness Dube, claimed Bhebhe had been readmitted back into the party but the former Nkayi South legislator denied those claims
“In view of the aforementioned points, I want to make it categorically clear that I do not recognise the outcome of the 27th December 2020 EOC and hence the so-called National Council has no legal mandate to readmit me to what I do not even recognise. As far as I am concerned, the EOC elections were not conducted and hence the amendment of the Constitution illegitimate,” Bhebhe said at the time.
By A Correspondent- Government is investigating an removal of five teachers from Nkankezi Primary School in Matabeleland South, allegedly because they could not speak the local language.
In a telephone interview yesterday, the director of communications and advocacy in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr Taungana Ndoro said the Insiza District Schools Inspector (DSI) has been tasked to investigate the matter and report to head office.
Over the weekend, social media was awash with reports that five teachers had been removed from Nkankezi Primary School after parents made a call for them to be removed. This is due to the fact that the teachers are not conversant with the local language, IsiNdebele.
Mr Ndoro said the matter is under investigation and findings will be released to stakeholders.
“The Ministry has directed the area DSI to investigate the matter and come up with the circumstances to the matter that has been circulating on social media on removal of teachers at Nkankezi Primary School.
“The matter will be further investigated after the report has been submitted and the nation will be updated on the status quo of the matter,” said Mr Ndoro.
Meanwhile, Mr Ndoro said the phased reopening of schools over the past few weeks has been widely welcomed by all stakeholders.
He said this will have a great impact on the growth of the country’s economy.
“The first two weeks of opening of schools have shown the enthusiasm amongst learners, teachers and parents. This is very encouraging for the socio-economic development of the nation,” said Mr Ndoro.Source – chronicle
Gweru residents are set for a major showdown with the city fathers after the local authority bosses rejected a proposal by rate payers to stagger the implementation of the 2021 budget in trying to accommodate the plight of the community.
The residents had written a letter to the city fathers seeking a reprieve on the implementation of the budget which had seen most households receiving bills in excess of 400 percent from the rates they were paying last year in the face of diminished money flows.
Gweru Residents and Rate Payers Association (GRRA)- Secretary-General Mr Cornelius Selipiwe explained the situation on the ground to ZBC News.
Gweru is hugely a market economy. What we found out is that most residents could not afford the huge bills that were presented by council authorities. We then tried to engage them through a letter where we proposed the staggering of the implementation of the budget saying 50 per cent in the first half of the year and eventually 100 per cent in the second half to allow residents most of whom were affected by the lockdown to recover. Unfortunately, our proposal has since been turned down through this letter,
By refusing to listen to our concerns they have just shown us their true colours. We voted these people into office hoping that they were going to put our concerns ahead of everything else by we are being short-changed by the way they are treating us. We have two options one of which is to boycott the payment of water bills and the other is to demonstrate against them. We will go back to the people and make resolutions on how to confront them, he said.
Gweru City Council through its Spokesperson Ms Vimbai Chingwaramuse exhibited adamancy over the implementation of the budget in its current form as the only way for them to offer quality service delivery.
“We have the best interests of residents at heart. However, we come up with these budgets bearing in mind the outlook of the economy. We need to buy water chemicals and fuel, pay salaries and our vehicles also require maintenance. We could not buy-in on the request by the residents as we need the money for us to function. Remember this is our main source of revenue and as such we put a lot of issues under consideration before we came up with the decision,” explained Chingwaramuse.
The city fathers are under fire for coming up with the high water bills at a time most suburbs go for more than three weeks without the precious liquid, a situation that has angered most residents who feel robbed by the local authority.
Then Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo reportedly facilitated a deal whereby the daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, Mrs Bona Nyepudzai Mutsahuni, and her husband, Mr Simbarashe Mutsahuni, bought 20 hectares of Hellensvale land zoned for recreation for a paltry US$2 300, prejudicing Harare City Council of millions of dollars and flying in the face of town planning regulations.
The city council reportedly was paid US$2 300, but the market price of 20ha of land in Hellensvale ranges from US$4,5 million to US$7,2 million. Seeff Properties, a real estate agent, last week was selling a 0,5ha stand in Hellensvale for US$180 000, which translates to US$7,2 million for 20ha, while Kennan Properties was selling 0,4ha in the same area for US$90 000, which translates to US$4,5 million for 20ha.
While Helensvale was part of the huge Borrowdale Estate staked out by three officers of Cecil Rhodes’ occupation column, and so was developed privately, town planning law insists that private land owners developing a new suburb must hand over for free around 20 percent for education, recreational, or other public uses.
While development of Helensvale started before the end of the 1960s when Harare City Council absorbed its outer ring of suburbs, the city council would have inherited ownership of the public use slice of Helensvale at that time.
The basic allegations compiled by city investigators are that Chombo, when he was Local Government Minister had the land rezoned to private use, so it could be sold, then arranged it to be sold for a mere US$2 300 for a company called Chordac Investments (Private) Limited, which was fronted at that time by two senior ministry officials but which is a vehicle owned by Mr and Mrs Mutsahuni.
In fact the rezoning was still in progress when the sale went through three days before the redesignation was finalised. The redesignation had to be approved by the Local Government Minister, but that was Chombo.
A land audit report compiled by Harare City Council’s special investigations committee chaired by Councillor Warship Dumba accused Chombo of allocating himself Stand 61 Hellensvale measuring 20ha for US$2 300. But investigations by The Herald found that the property is owned by Chordac Investments with the two directors listed in the Companies’ Registry office being Mrs Bona and Mr Simbarashe Mutsahuni (also known as Chikore).
The Special Investigations Committee’s report noted the anomalies in the way the stand was purchased.
Zimbabwe recorded 503 Rap_e cases in January 2021, ZBC News reports.
This was revealed by Msasa Project director Mrs Precious Taru who said there was a huge lead in r_ape cases between January 2020 and January 2021.
Said Mrs Taru:
Sexual violence is actually being perpetrated by strangers. Over the past three years January 2019 we had 89 cases, January 2020 we had 402 January 2021 we recorded 503 this is a reflection that the cases are actually going up.
We need to set stiffer penalties for would-be perpetrators so that we create a safe environment for the children and women.
Cases of different crimes being committed in different parts of the country and in different categories. ZRP recently lamented the increase in Ponzi schemes and cyber fraud, while cases of armed robberies are making headlines on a regular basis
By A Correspondent- A man from Murehwa reportedly killed his mother and his uncle last week as he was accusing them of witchcraft.
ZRP is looking for 35-year-old Denford Nyamande of Marumisa village under Chief Mangwende who disappeared after he fatally axed his mother Angella Bhunu and her brother Felix Taonana Chiodza.
According to the publication, this is what transpired on the day Bhunu and Chiodza lost their lives:
The suspect and his brother had at some point argued with the deceased accusing them of practising witchcraft.
On 22 March Bhunu’s daughter in law Evermore Nechiridza went to her house to give her supper only to discover her lying in a pool of blood dead in her home covered by a blanket
She then informed someone of the deceased’s passing and told them to go and inform Bhunu’s other relative of her passing.
Later that day, she went to Chiodza’s house to talk to him about Bhunu’s death, only to discover his lifeless body lying on the floor.
Nechiridza informed other relatives who in turn reported the issue to the police.
The incident was confirmed by Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza who said:
Police in Murewa are looking for a man who is suspected to be behind the double murder of his mother and uncle over allegations of practising witchcraft.
The deceased were brother and sister and were staying at different homesteads in different villages while the suspect is Bhunu’s son.
By Correspondent- A former Zanu Pf youth official, Pupurai Togarepi has accused the MDC Alliance most particularly Tendai Biti of misleading people on the patriotic bill which he says is not being adopted fast enough, The Herald reports.
Togarepi was speaking during an interview with the Publication when he said the bill was being tabled to protect the people represented by MPS from “unpatriotic” people like Biti. Said Togarepi:
This is our proposed law, as legislators who represent the people, we are duty-bound to push their interests. When they were in Parliament, we engaged the likes of Biti, but they have ignored that, our representatives in Parliament then decided to move a motion, mind you, this has not started today, it has been raised before as we have watched them campaigning for the imposition of sanctions with no repercussions
It is for that reason that we are pushing the Patriotic Bill, because it’s the people in the constituencies who are suffering from the unpatriotic actions of people like Biti and the MDC-A lot.
As a matter of fact, we are concerned that the Executive is not bringing that Bill to Parliament. We are representatives of the people and it is people who are pushing us
The patriotic bill Togarepi is talking about, which is being pushed by the ruling party is meant to put a ceiling to what Zimbabweans can say about Zimbabwe to other parties including the international community using social media and any other communication medium
By A Correspondent- Eight conventional buses have been impounded along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo and Beitbridge-Harare highways since last week for allegedly aiding the smuggling of goods from South Africa, NewsDay has learnt.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed yesterday that the buses were seized in a joint blitz involving police, army and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority. He said the buses were intercepted after leaving Beitbridge Border Post where various smuggled goods including groceries, clothes, electrical gadgets, among others, were recovered.
“The ZRP confirms that since last week, eight buses which were travelling from Beitbridge to Bulawayo and Harare have been impounded for smuggling groceries, clothes, electricals and other items into the country.
“The police are, therefore, warning bus operators to avoid being used as conduits by smugglers who board buses in Beitbridge en-route to various towns or cities across the country,” Nyathi said. One of the bus operators said they will appeal against the seizure.
“It’s not my business to ask a passenger where they have bought their stuff. All I do is load and charge,” he said.
Government recently launched an operation where police and soldiers from other areas other than Beitbridge handle all border operations and curb smuggling activities.
The impounded buses were reportedly abusing their passenger permits and carrying commercial goods.
“The border post is not yet open for buses, but some operators pretended that they were carrying returning residents, yet they were smuggling goods,” a source revealed.
Zimbabwe has not yet opened its borders with South Africa and smugglers have been sneaking into the neighbouring country to buy goods, which are then smuggled by the buses.
At times the smugglers work with organised syndicates who cross the Limpopo River using boats. Zimbabwe is reportedly losing nearly US$1 billion a year in unpaid customs duty through smuggling activities.-Newsday
By A Correspondent- A 56 year old janitor at Coghlan Primary School in Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly raping a pupil on opening day.
Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the case.
He identified the suspect as Silas Sibanda (56).
“I can confirm that he was arrested on Monday and is facing rape charges. He will appear in court soon after police have completed their investigations,’’ Ncube said.
“Sibanda went to school and found the girl and started chasing her until he caught up with her near the toilets and raped her,’’ said the source.
Two weeks ago, Women’s Affairs minister Sithembiso Nyoni told Parliament that government was in the process of formulating laws that will provide for 30-year mandatory jail sentences for rape offences in response to a sharp increase in sexual violations.
“Two Bills (Sexual Harassment Bill and the Gender Equality Bill) are expected to criminalise the offence of sexual harassment and provide frameworks for gender equality,” she said in a statement.
She indicated that statistics provided by police showed that there were 1 222 cases of rape in the third quarter of 2020 and 1 274 in the last quarter countrywide.-Newsday
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa (independent) has applied for referral of his case where he is charged of breaching COVID-19 regulations to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt).
Mliswa was accused of violating COVID-19 regulations when he held a Press conference at his Borrowdale residence last month.
He now wants the ConCourt to make a ruling on whether his arrest was lawful since the police stormed his house without a warrant of arrest.
Before the ConCourt application, Mliswa had challenged his arrest and detention which was dismissed by Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti, who ruled that his residence was not a public place as stipulated by COVID-19 regulations.
Mliswa had argued that he was arrested for addressing journalists who are classified as essential service workers.
The State, however, argued that he was not conducting Parliament business, resulting in his application being dismissed by Miti.
Mliswa, in the application, raised questions, including why he was the only person who was arrested at the Press conference.
“Further take notice that the following are the questions whose referral applicant seeks: Whether the singling out for arrest and prosecution of the applicant from among 23 persons allegedly gathered at the applicant’s residence on the day in question amounts to discrimination and offends against section 56(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe,” part of his application read.
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By A Correspondent| Former Kwekwe legislator Blessing Chebundo says his decision to cross the floor to the ruling Zanu PF came after some soul searching and a realisation that opposition politics was retrogressive.
Chebundo was speaking at a Zanu-PF meeting in Kwekwe where another group of 500 former MDC members reportedly followed him to the ruling party.
“In February this year, I had what is called soul searching. This was after taking stock of what was happening in opposition politics.
“I met with my sister Timveous and we decided to look for solutions and joining Zanu-PF was part of the solution.”
“MDC as an opposition party is now 21 years old but we realised we were not going anywhere in the opposition.
“When we formed MDC, we were still in the first Republic. For the past 3 years in the second Republic, we asked ourselves with Timveous what the end game will be if we continued with confrontational politics.
“For the past 3 years since President Mnangagwa has been in power, there has been noticeable change. We have seen maturity and wisdom in the leadership of the country,” he said.
“I have moved from MDC to Zanu-PF in search for solutions. I want to be part of the solutions not the problem.
“We discovered that there is need to be part of the solution and not continue as part of the problem,” he said.
“Zimbabwe will continue to have problems; it will not have a good future if we continue to have confrontational politics.
“There is need for boldness in Zimbabwe, there is need to remove pride in our politics, there is need to remove a mentality of saying I sold out when you join progressive forces,” he said.
Chebundo was adamant he did not sell out.
“There is nothing to sell out. I did not sell out. We have to put Zimbabwe first. This is history being made. This is not a mean number to have 500 people willing to join Zanu-PF, to beef up Zimbabwe solutions,” he said.
By A Correspondent- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has said this year all examination classes will be subjected to a new model that will combine marks for continuous assessment as well as final examinations.
The Education Ministry said the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examinations and the Continuous Assessment Framework will now form part of the weighted contribution to learner performance outcomes in Grade Seven, Form Four and Form Six public examinations.
The Continuous Assessment Framework ultimately sets out what learners are expected to know and be able to do as a direct result of their learning in schools and non-formal education, starting from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Secondary level.
It emphasises the assessment of knowledge, skills, abilities, values and trends to ascertain the achievement of desired learner exit profiles at any level.
At the moment, it will only apply to examination classes.
In an interview, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Ambassador Cain Mathema said the adopted system will ensure fair marks for every pupil.
“Schools are opened and learners will be continuously assessed. We want to move from the past where learners are awarded pass or fail grades at the end of the year. We acknowledge that some learners may not be good in particular subjects but are good in others, we want to observe that so that learners are awarded the marks that deserve,” he said.
“We have combined the continuous assessment and the Zimsec examination that learners write at the end of the year in order to award learners a fair mark. Learners have written examinations under Covid-19 hence our continuous assessment strategy will not be affected by the pandemic.”
A document on the new strategy says the philosophy of Ubuntu/unhu, which is catered for, will prepare learners for appropriate roles in society and the real world of work.
The document also says the Continuous Assessment Framework will accord teachers/facilitators the opportunity to participate fully in the assessment of their learners.- Chronicle
By Farai D Hove | A truck driver who South African police confirmed was yesterday shot in the head by robbers along the N1 highway next to the Weigh Bridge while waiting to be cleared for the Beitbridge border, has died.
Sources close to the man called in Tuesday morning to reveal that the victim is no more.
The driver has been identified as a Malawian national aged 38.
He was at Musina General Hospital at the time of death.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the trucker was attacked by two gunmen who pounced on his vehicle early on Monday.
The two alleged robbers are said to have demanded money from the man before shooting him in the head and escaping with an undisclosed sum of money.
Meanwhile, SAPS Brigadier Mojapelo is appealing for anyone with information about the suspects to contact the Musina Station Commander Colonel Mukwevho on 002782 759 4931 or the Crime Stop number 007860010111.
By A Correspondent-Health experts have said that it is not necessary for health workers administering the Covid-19 vaccine to wear gloves during the procedure as there is no proof that not using gloves exposes clients to any kind of infection.
This comes after debate on whether or not health care workers should wear gloves during Covid-19 vaccination with some people arguing that those who vaccinate people without wearing gloves were putting people at risk of infection.
Pictures have been circulating of health care workers administering the vaccine while wearing gloves and others not resulting in confusion as regards the correct way of doing it.
Health experts said gloves are not recommended for most vaccination administration and are not required for the Covid-19 vaccine unless the person administering the vaccine is likely to come into contact with potentially infectious body fluids or has open lesions on their hands.
They said that if used improperly, gloves can increase the likelihood of spreading germs.
Vaccine providers should however have other personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks so that they do not increase risk of Covid-19 transmission.
As of March 27, 2021, Zimbabwe has now recorded 36 818 cases 34 575 recoveries and 1 519 deaths.
On Saturday, 4 373 people received their 1st dose bringing the cumulative figure for 1st dose to 65 466 while 1 396 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative figure for 2nd dose to 7 965.
The Bulawayo Director of Health Services Dr Edwin Sibanda said it was not necessary for nurses or health care workers to wear gloves while administering the vaccine.
“I do not know if the system can allocate those kinds of gloves because one pair can only be used on one person.
“In Bulawayo we were allocated about 13 200 doses and that means we need an equal number of the pairs of gloves for our staff members,” said Dr Sibanda.
He said since the country needs to vaccinate at least 10 million people it means health care staff need 20 million pairs of gloves for the two doses.
Dr Sibanda who urged members of the public to be vaccinated, said people should not read a lot around the different brands and manufacturers of vaccines.
“What is clear is that they are all safe and all are effective although the efficacy is different as they were manufactured during the different phases of the Covid-19 epidemic. However, they prevent severe disease meaning those who are vaccinated will get corona but a milder form and therefore the hospitals may not be needed for Covid-19 patients,” he said.
One of the nurses who is part of the vaccine drive team said there was no point in wearing gloves.
“Gloves have proven to be problematic in this Covid-19 although we were of the understanding that we should always put on gloves whenever handling patients. Now that we have seen that wrong use of them may cause more infection, we would rather sanitise our hands all the time and ensure that both us and the clients are safe from Covid-19,” she said.
Community Working Group on Health executive director Mr Itai Rusike said members of the public should not thrive on misinformation as that may deter others from taking lifesaving health decisions.
“There is nothing wrong when health care workers wear gloves during the vaccination process and there is also nothing wrong when nurses vaccinate without wearing the gloves. We have seen health care workers continuously sanitising their hands as a safety measure,” said Mr Rusike.
By James Gwati- Deputy Sports Minister Tino Machakaire said Zimbabweans should join hands and contribute in cash or kind towards the welfare of the national soccer team.
Machakaire made the appeal through his Twitter account on Monday before the Warriors, Zambia soccer match.
The Zimbabwe Football Association ZIFA is failing to take care of the logistical needs of the national team.
By James Gwati- Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been dragged to the High court by a Harare businesswoman over directing the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Zimra to charge retailers Value Added Tax on rice backdated from 2017 in retrospect.
Esther Vongai Zimudzi, through her lawyer Obey Shava of Shava Law Chambers, Rights and Business Centre, on Monday the 29th of March 2021, approached the High Court seeking an order to interdict which she’s suing the Pro Mthuli Ncube and Zimra, from charging VAT on Rice when such a product is exempt from paying VAT in terms of Statutory Instrument 9/2016 as read with Statutory Instrument 26A/2017
Zimudzi argued that as a result of this illegal charge by the Minister and Zimra, the retailers and wholesalers have passed on the cost to the ordinary consumer and this has seen the price of rice in Zimbabwe increase by approximately 20-25% from October 2020 to February 2021, beyond the reach of many.
She argues further that the complete turn around in position which retailers, wholesalers and consumers in Zimbabwe believed to be in place, namely, that all rice was VAT exempt, would contravene the contra fiscum rule, the right to choose and carry on trade. She argues that this violates the right to freedom of trade enshrined under section 64 of the constitution as retailers of rice have been selling same on the basis that it was VAT exempt, only for them to be retrospectively penalized, affecting business, which effect will trickle down to consumers.
She also wants the court to declare unconstitutionally, the demand by Mthuli Ncube and Zimra to have VAT paid retrospectively by retailers and wholesalers who imported rice into the country, more than 3years ago.
I have filed a case at the High court through my lawyers @obeyshava1@shava_law were I am suing @MthuliNcube and @Zimra_11 for illegally charging retailers & wholesalers VAT on rice which is on the VAT exempt list as of SI 26A/2017. As a result,us the consumers are paying more. pic.twitter.com/GJwLpsHOs3
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has said this year all examination classes will be subjected to a new model that will combine marks for continuous assessment as well as final examinations.
The Education Ministry said the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examinations and the Continuous Assessment Framework will now form part of the weighted contribution to learner performance outcomes in Grade Seven, Form Four and Form Six public examinations.
The Continuous Assessment Framework ultimately sets out what learners are expected to know and be able to do as a direct result of their learning in schools and non-formal education, starting from Early Childhood Development (ECD) to Secondary level.
It emphasises the assessment of knowledge, skills, abilities, values and trends to ascertain the achievement of desired learner exit profiles at any level.
At the moment, it will only apply to examination classes.
In an interview, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Ambassador Cain Mathema said the adopted system will ensure fair marks for every pupil.
“Schools are opened and learners will be continuously assessed. We want to move from the past where learners are awarded pass or fail grades at the end of the year. We acknowledge that some learners may not be good in particular subjects but are good in others, we want to observe that so that learners are awarded the marks that deserve,” he said.
“We have combined the continuous assessment and the Zimsec examination that learners write at the end of the year in order to award learners a fair mark. Learners have written examinations under Covid-19 hence our continuous assessment strategy will not be affected by the pandemic.”
A document on the new strategy says the philosophy of Ubuntu/unhu, which is catered for, will prepare learners for appropriate roles in society and the real world of work.
The document also says the Continuous Assessment Framework will accord teachers/facilitators the opportunity to participate fully in the assessment of their learners.- Chronicle
By James Gwati- Zanu PF has defended the dismissal from the government of the party’s political commissar, Victor Matemadanda.
Matemadanda was fired from his government post of deputizing Oppah Muchinguri in the Defence Ministry.
He was also relieved of his political party’s commissar duties.
Zanu PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu told state media that Matemadanda was not fired, had been reassigned to Mozambique where he will be the country’s envoy in that country.
Matemadanda was removed from the party’s commiserate office because he was fighting with President Mnangagwa’s Godfather July Moyo
Police yesterday arrested a fugitive from justice, one Collen Jamu in Highfield after he allegedly poured hot cooking oil on his wife, resulting in her sustaining serious injuries all over her body.
The wife is reportedly admitted at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where she is battling for her life.
Prior to yesterday’s incident, Jamu has been at large and evading arrest on charges of brutally killing his girlfriend in 2015.
He was arrested, but then skipped bail in February 2017 and was issued with a warrant of arrest.
Jamu is accused of killing his lover Mitchel Chipere in Glen Norah A in 2015 over several misunderstandings.
He had a misunderstanding with his wife Vimbayi Muzozo yesterday and reports are that he took some hot cooking oil and poured it on her. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“Police have arrested Collen Jamu (28) after he burnt his wife with cooking oil,” he said. “The wife suffered serious burns and is admitted at Sally Mugabe Hospital.” -Herald
A truck driver who South African police confirmed that he was shot in the head by robbers along the N1 highway next to the Weigh Bridge while waiting to be cleared for the Beitbridge border, has died.
The driver has been identified as a Malawian national aged 38 but his name has not been revealed.
He was at Musina General Hospital at the time of death.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the trucker was attacked by two gunmen who pounced on his vehicle early on Monday.
The two alleged robbers are said to have demanded money from the man before shooting him in the head and escaping with an undisclosed sum of money.
Meanwhile, SAPS Brigadier Mojapelo is appealing for anyone with information about the suspects to contact the Musina Station Commander Colonel Mukwevho on 002782 759 4931 or the Crime Stop number 007860010111.
The then Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo reportedly facilitated a deal whereby the daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, Mrs Bona Nyepudzai Mutsahuni, and her husband, Mr Simbarashe Mutsahuni, bought 20 hectares of Hellensvale land zoned for recreation for a paltry US$2 300, prejudicing Harare City Council of millions of dollars and flying in the face of town planning regulations.
The city council reportedly was paid US$2 300, but the market price of 20ha of land in Hellensvale ranges from US$4,5 million to US$7,2 million. Seeff Properties, a real estate agent, last week was selling a 0,5ha stand in Hellensvale for US$180 000, which translates to US$7,2 million for 20ha, while Kennan Properties was selling 0,4ha in the same area for US$90 000, which translates to US$4,5 million for 20ha.
While Helensvale was part of the huge Borrowdale Estate staked out by three officers of Cecil Rhodes’ occupation column, and so was developed privately, town planning law insists that private land owners developing a new suburb must hand over for free around 20 percent for education, recreational, or other public uses.
While development of Helensvale started before the end of the 1960s when Harare City Council absorbed its outer ring of suburbs, the city council would have inherited ownership of the public use slice of Helensvale at that time.
The basic allegations compiled by city investigators are that Chombo, when he was Local Government Minister had the land rezoned to private use, so it could be sold, then arranged it to be sold for a mere US$2 300 for a company called Chordac Investments (Private) Limited, which was fronted at that time by two senior ministry officials but which is a vehicle owned by Mr and Mrs Mutsahuni.
In fact the rezoning was still in progress when the sale went through three days before the redesignation was finalised. The redesignation had to be approved by the Local Government Minister, but that was Chombo.
A land audit report compiled by Harare City Council’s special investigations committee chaired by Councillor Warship Dumba accused Chombo of allocating himself Stand 61 Hellensvale measuring 20ha for US$2 300. But investigations by The Herald found that the property is owned by Chordac Investments with the two directors listed in the Companies’ Registry office being Mrs Bona and Mr Simbarashe Mutsahuni (also known as Chikore).
The Special Investigations Committee’s report noted the anomalies in the way the stand was purchased.
“The land was sold to Minister Chombo without following town planning procedures whereby change of land use was approved on March 28, 2008, after he had already bought the stand on March 25, 2008,” reads part of the report.
While Chombo’s name does not appear on Chordac Investments’ CR14 Form, his close ally Mr Nelson Mhandu, who was a deputy director in the Ministry of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development, was one of the founding directors along with Ms Natsai Jaiwa, who was a principal administration officer in the same ministry during Chombo’s tenure.
However, according to the company’s official documents, Mr Mhandu and Ms Jaiwa resigned as directors of the company on the same day, 11 November 2015, leaving Mr and Mrs Mutsahuni-Chikore as the directors.
Mr Mutsahuni refused to comment on the issue, referring all questions to his lawyer Mr Jonathan Samukange of Venturas and Samukange Legal Practitioners. “We don’t comment on such issues. Just write what you want. We don’t care,” he said.
Mr Samukange responded as follows: “We do not know anything about that property. We also do not know anything about that company (Chodac Investments),” said Mr Samukange.
According to the special report covering land transactions carried out between October 2004 and December 2009, Chombo also stands accused of violating the city’s policy on multiple property ownership as well as pressing council officials to apply to him for a change of land use and then press them to sell the land to him.
The report said contrary to the council policy that an individual must not get more than one residential property from council, the minister acquired vast tracts of public-owned land within greater Harare and registered them in companies associated with him.
A private person can buy as many privately owned stands as they like, but for many decades the council has had a policy of only selling council residential stands to those who own no other city housing, or in later years to those moving upmarket and willing to sell the downmarket stand.
“It remains disturbing to note that the minister (Chombo) would identify pieces of land in the city, influence council officials to apply to him (Chombo) for change of land use, and then sit over the same applications and approve the changes.
“He would then write to council officials asking to buy the same stands and obviously get them.
“Land reserved for recreational activities would end up having title deeds in his company’s name. A case in point is Stand 61 Hellensvale, Harare, measuring almost 20 hectares. According to the advice of payment the minister paid $2 300 for this stand,” reads the report.
According to the special report, the investigations carried out proved beyond doubt that Chombo abused his powers in many instances by verbally giving instructions to council on land issues.
It said Chombo’s actions flouted the then Section 313 of the Urban Councils Act of 1996 which entailed that the minister could give directives of a “general character” as to the policy council is to observe in the exercise of its functions as appear to the minister to be requisite in the national interest.
“General character” would exclude directives dealing with single stands.
The Act further states that “where the minister considers that it might be desirable to give any directives . . . he shall inform the council concerned in writing of his proposal and council shall, within 30 days or such further period as the minister may allow, submit to the minister, in writing, its views on the proposal and the possible implications on the finances and other resources of the council”.
The act further states that the council shall, with all due expedition, comply with any directives given to it in terms of the Section 313 of the Urban Councils Act.
There were also clear recommendations ignored from the report that the council should repossess Stand 61 Hellensvale because it was acquired irregularly.
Other recommendations were that there was conflict of interest on the part of Chombo and the stand should revert to its Town Planning Scheme purposes and remain an open space for recreational purposes.
Chombo was recently arrested by the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (SACU) in connection with the Uchena Land Commission Report, which alleges various charges of fraud and criminal abuse of office from his tenure as Minister of Local Government from 2000 to 2015.
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