By James Gwati- There is an argument within the streets of Harare by the generation which was old enough to comprehend the local soap, “Studio 263” which rocked ZTV in the early 2000s, that who was the most popular actor or actress who made the soup enjoyable.
Names that are being thrown in the argument include, the late Anne Nhira (Vimabi Jari), Dread Welly, the controversial Jabu ( Denzil Burutsa) and Tom Mbambo.
What is your take?
By A Correspondent | London | A British court has convicted and sentenced a ZANU PF conwoman who swindled people thousands of pounds under the guise of immigration fees.
Choice Dzviti was running a fake immigration service in the UK and she together with her husband were convicted of multiple counts of Fraud.
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The trial of the commenced on 4th Jan 2021 and concluded with “Guilty” verdicts being returned against both defendants on all counts they faced.
Choice Dzviti was convicted of 2 counts of Fraud , by making false representations, 8 counts of providing immigration advice or services without being a qualified person, and a single count, naming multiple victims of being responsible for the provision of unqualified immigration advice and services, as a director of CS Law.
Sherman Dzviti was convicted of 3 counts of providing unqualified immigration advice or services.
Afro-contemporary musician Terry Afrika was yesterday involved in a head-on collision which claimed one life along Bindura Road.
Terry Afrika said his wife who was driving at a speed of between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour lost control of the car after hitting a pothole.
After losing control of the car Terry Afrika’s collided with an oncoming vehicle resulting in the death of one person who was in the other car.
Below are pictures of the accident….
Former MDC Alliance top official Tracy Mutinhiri is set for a sensational return to Zanu PF after handing in an application letter at the Mashonaland East provincial offices in Marondera declaring her intention to rejoin the ruling party.
This was revealed by the party’s provincial administration secretary Kudzai Majuru during a provincial co-ordinating committee (PCC) meeting held in Marondera on Saturday last week.
Mutinhiri, who joined the opposition party during the late Morgan Tsvangirai’s era after defecting from Zanu PF, quit the MDC Alliance in February last year citing “personal reasons” after having held influential positions for four years.
“We received applications from people who want to rejoin the party. We have Tracy Mutinhiri and three others. As a province, we recommended that they be readmitted into the party, However, according to the (party) constitution, they will become ordinary card-carrying members. We await for approval from our party leadership on the way forward,” Majuru said.
The other two who have applied to be readmitted into the Zanu PF party are Oswell Gwanzura from Goromonzi district and Joseph Kamwendo from Murewa.
Gwanzura was expelled after standing as an independent candidate during the 2018 elections as he protested against former Goromonzi South legislator Petronnela Kagonye’s alleged rigging of the party’s primaries, while Kamwendo had fallen out of favour with the late provincial chairmanship Joel Biggie Matiza.
Majuru added that Mutinhiri’s ex-husband and former minister Ambrose Mutinhiri had also applied to work with the Zanu PF provincial team.
“We all know that Mutinhiri was welcomed back through our top leadership. He, however, applied to the province notifying us at provincial level so that we work together,” Majuru said.
Zanu PF is currently luring expelled members and opposition party activists to join the party and beef up its support base ahead of the 2023 elections.
Recently, top MDC officials Lillian Timveos and Blessing Chebundo also defected to Zanu PF.
-Newsday
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa says Zanu PF should not blame the MDC for speaking with the west because it is also spending money doing the same.
Mliswa said Zimbabwe has all the resources it needs for development and does not need re-engagement.
Speaking in the National Assembly during debate on the motion on the enactment of the Patriotic Bill, the self-styled legislator said, “I repeat that Zimbabwe does not need any western allies. Zimbabwe needs to dig dip into its resources and curb corruption and we shall need no western ally.
“The very same Government today is re-engaging with the West, spending more money paying lobbyists for us to re-engage with the West yet sanctions are there. Different strokes for different folks.
“Why do we speak with a forked tongue then blame the opposition for speaking to the West, but you are in the same line marching to see who pleases the master? Zimbabwe does not need anybody.
“Zimbabwe needs itself to ensure that the resources in this country are managed in a manner that it goes to the people,” he said.
Mliswa added, “You might say what you want to say but Gaddafi was a good example with oil. He made sure that the people of Libya had something to eat. How many people in Marange today have enjoyed the diamond? How many people in Shurugwi where Honourable Mkaratigwa hails today have enjoyed the gold?
“How many people in Matabeleland have enjoyed what is there? Today, we also go on and suspend the Indigenisation and Empowerment Act which was the source of empowerment for every local.
“The Finance Bill comes on the background that when you move the Act, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will come in. How much FDI has come in since you suspended that Act? Foreigners are doing what they want.
“The resources of this country belong to foreigners and not to the people of this country. The people of this country must be having those claims in their hands and negotiating with foreigners – even ugogo umaNcube, ugogo umaKhupe, ugogo Mpariwa, give her the claims.
“The people who are investing are not worried about her but the minerals but you would have empowered her. Why are we afraid of empowering our people? How many Members of Parliament (MPs) here in their constituencies has anything yet we spend money? To be able to get into power, you need money but when you are in power, you are seen here passing laws that reverse the gains of the struggle.
“The gains of the struggle were to ensure that we have economic emancipation but it is being reversed. The land reform is being reversed. We have got a government policy of 500 hectares per person – some of the whites are being exonerated because you believe they are productive. If we have been facing sanctions – that is why this patriotic Act is critical, how then can we talk about development yet you say sanctions are critical but you want to use sanctions when it is necessary? When it is about time you want to say no. There is no production from a farmer in this country that can happen without them being fully empowered, having access to finance which is five or ten years and also includes holiday, medical aid and whatever you want and then we pay it. How come we are now expected to perform better than the whites when they actually had this land more than we did and they had resources?
“We need to be able to speak the truth. The Patriotism Act is critical in the aspect that we are also conforming to certain issues which need to be addressed and so forth. We are MPs. I went to the Speaker the other day and said I am concerned – we do break the law as MPs but when we do not break the law you are arrested willy-nilly because you are outspoken. These are some of the issues which make people not give Zimbabwe money because they see how you are treating an Honourable MP – he is at the back of the truck and you are happy. What is the point of a diplomatic passport that I have?
“What does this passport mean when you are treated like a dog and at the end of the day you are acquitted? The Speaker is not consulted about MPs being arrested – not that you want to be defended; no – does the case stand the taste of time?
-Open Parly
Government and the civil servants’ negotiations ended in a stalemate following a virtual meeting held yesterday.
Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Professor Paul Mavima confirmed yesterday’s meeting but said no agreement had been reached as yet.
“I can confirm that the NJNC met virtually today to find common ground on issues such as updates on Government Employees Mutual Savings (Gems) Fund and feedback on the cost-of-living adjustment. I cannot discuss what transpired exactly but no agreement was reached and the meeting had been adjourned to a later date so that the parties could consult their constituencies. A date for the next meeting will be advised but this is the first step towards finding each other,” he said.
Apex Council deputy secretary-general Mr Gibson Mushangu said Government had offered them a 25 percent salary increase, which they rejected.
“The Government’s offer does not even whisper to our demands which we have been tabling since we started negotiations post the dollarised era of October 2018. In today’s meeting, the Government tabled a 25 percent offer with effect from 1 April 2021 against the 151 percent offer accorded to other sectors,” he said.
Last year Government tasked the NJNC to come up with a roadmap leading to a salary structure for civil servants that will be equivalent to an average of US$550 that was being paid when civil servants were being paid in foreign currency.
-State Media
By A Correspondent | ANALYSIS | The below is the video of the disgraced preacher Uebert Angel (real name Mudzanire) as he (using subtle metaphors) announced that both him and his colleague, ‘Apostle’ Tavonga Utabwashe, have power over female congregants’ flesh (privates) to sleep with them.
He said this as he taught women about a preacher remaining inside a female congregant’s body. He declared these statements, perceived by victims to be of a grooming nature, while appearing as if teaching the opposite- that is, warning women that they are in danger of being bedded by preachers.
But the statement, full transcript below, has metaphor repetitions that teach women to make themselves vulnerable in order to received from God, a victim narrated to ZimEye yesterday.
In the tutorial, the preacher says women must break their flesh in order to receive what he calls ‘anointing.’
This technique is usually used by skilled hypnotists and psychologists describe it in the following terms saying: Hypnotists use specific words and phrases to help people imagine possibilities.
The preacher has used this technique before while for instance being praised for staging miracles of miracle money and in the below video footage, his agent, the singer Mudiwa Hood (Mtandwa) is seen claiming there is a message from the South African Revenue service, canceling a tax bill, but a closer look at the message shows it is an sms authored by the phone’s owner himself, the male congregant. (See video). “Sars cancelled my debt,” the message states twice, and yet the crowd continues unaware they have been duped.
He made these statements in July 2013, and since that day scores of women have presented evidence they have been bedded by Uebert Angel. When he was engaged for a comment, Mr Mudzanire replied ZimEye, saying, “moral failure is not a crime… don’t cry more than the bereaved.”
TRANSCRIPT.
Uebert Angel: Also there is also the biggest problem with regards to opening your spirit; that’s why many men of god are impregnating children in the church that’s why many shepherds, are eating the sheep.
It is, it is, a spiritual thing.
Whilst we can teach our people not to just receive with the mind but to get it also in the spirit, for you to open your spirit, you have to open your flesh.
I have said a very big thing. The big, the doorway for you to open your spirit, you break your flesh.
Many people ask me the question, how do I release the anointing? Remember a human being is spirit soul and body you never start with the body, there is no scripture that says body, spirit, and soul, there is no scripture whatsoever. It starts with spirit, soul and body and many people confuse spirit and soul. They think it’s the same thing. Yet the Bible says the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword, capable to separate the spirit from the soul, so if the word can separate the spirit from the soul it means that they are not one, they are two. Now but for me to be able to release the anointing inside it, is caged. That’s why the Bible says we have this treasure in earthen vessels.
So the flesh, if I manage to break it, I expose the anointing. When we wave our hand, that that is not releasing the anointing. When we say ‘take it’ that’s not releasing the anointing. It is directing the anointing.
Releasing the anointing is breaking your flesh removing your coat. Let’s say my t-shirt inside is the anointing, for me to expose it I remove this shirt. So you remove the flesh in order to expose the spirit.
Now that means that when the minister of God is standing here, if I speak a word to you right now now and you are mature, you open your flesh first. But after service, close your flesh, because I can take you to the back door of the office because your flesh is still open, then I sleep with you. You see, I can see you have not heard it. That’s why it’s very easy for a prophet, a pastor, an evangelist, to take a congregant who is very mature, and you hear that she was impregnated by the prophet, why? Because their flesh remained open, when we finished the church service.
Their flesh was supposed to be open – only to accept the word, not to accept the flesh of the man of God. Only that.
Uebert Angel: What congregants and the people of God do not know is right now whilst we are here in this service right now, for you to receive you have opened your flesh already, you have surrendered your flesh to us, that’s it!
Uebert Angel: You have surrendered your flesh to us right now, so we can sleep with you anytime, I’m telling you the truth now, especially the mature ones, are the ones who are impregnated.
Butabwashe:Yeah.
Uebert Angel: Cause they have opened their flesh,
Butabwashe: They release themselves.
Uebert Angel: Yes, because they want to receive. For the anointing to touch somebody that person has to release the flesh.
Butabwashe: If the flesh is not released the anointing cannot have access.
Uebert Angel: It can’t have access. But if you don’t close your flesh when you go out, the man of God remains in the flesh, he will do what? He can take advantage of you, because your flesh is open.
Butabwashe: Yeah. – ZIMEYE.COM
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says criticism from different quotas inspires him to provide leadership in Zimbabwe’s fight for political and economic emancipation.
He made the remarks while speaking at the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) press conference to remember the Save Zimbabwe Campaign prayer meeting that was heavily crushed by the police on 11 March 2007.
“Some are saying Chamisa is silent and some say Chamisa makes a lot of noise in Zanu PF depending where you are and I can understand because it’s also a source of inspiration because I realize that people have hope and they want us to do something and say something more and we will provide that.
“The greatest mistake any leader can ever make is to assume that the leader is the struggle and is to assume that the leader is the alpha and omega of what the people must do, let us take back the struggle to where it belongs in the hands of the people.
“The country we want to see is in our hearts and in our heads, we can only unleash it for our future generations and for ourselves when we begin to all act not as politicians not as trade unions, churches but as citizens but the bottom line is for us to go back to our common denominator that which unites us which is Zimbabwean,” said Chamisa.
Meanwhile, the MDC Alliance leader claimed he had reached out to President Emmerson Mnangagwa through letters and emissaries for dialogue but the latter has snubbed him.
“I have written so many letters to Mnangagwa, I have sent emissaries to Mnangagwa to say come let us reason together this problem of Zimbabwe is too big for you, you are incapable of solving it alone, it takes two to tango come let’s look at the problem together but he does not listen. He has refused to listen, he has refused to understand where we are coming from.
“You can’t say the country is normal when Makomborero is in jail, when the student leaders are in jail, when Hopewell Chin’ono has charges, when senior political leaders in the MDC Alliance have charges and when workers have charges that cannot be normal. You cannot be the only one who is normal when everyone is wrong, that is what has to be corrected but it starts with understanding that something is fundamentally broken and it needs to be fixed and can only be fixed by all of us,” he said.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has followed up his recent meeting with Highlanders Football Club executive with another against rival Dynamos FC.
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba through his Jamwanda2 Twitter account posted about the meeting saying the meeting was part of Mnangagwa’s support to the most followed sport which has not been active since COVID-19 started.
“This morning His Excellency the President, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa met the Executive of Dynamos Football Club as part of his support for the national sport which has been frozen by COVID-19 pandemic.
“This inactivity has created financial challenges for most Clubs in the country, motivating the President to take a keen interest in their fate and how it can be improved. Football remains the leading sport in the country.
“The Club gave the President its iconic jersey bearing his initials. A few weeks back, His Excellency the President met with the hierarchy of Highlanders Football Club to listen to challenges they face in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic which has stymied contact sporting activities worldwide.
“Two key faces in Dynamos FC are former Minister of Information and Publicity, Hon Webster Shamu, and Cde Marechera, both war veterans. Cde Marechera who appears in the accompanying picture with Dynamos Chairman, participated in historic Zanla attack on Grand Reef Airbase, a mission which was led by late Paradzayi Zimondi, Augustine Chihuri,” said Jamwanda.
A Bulawayo woman is suing her former maid after she had an affair with her husband and she is demanding $2500 as compensation for impairing her dignity, B Metro reports.
Abigirl Ncube (Nee Mpofu) approached the Bulawayo civil court suing Nothando Sibindi for having an adulterous affair with her husband, Erick Ncube and siring a child in their relationship which reportedly started in 2017 when Sibindi was the couple’s maid.
In the court papers seen by the publication, Ncube also claimed Sibindi is running a flea market after getting financial assistance from her husband:
The plaintiff is married to Erick Ncube under a monogamous marriage in terms of the Marriage Act Chapter 5:11 which was entered in 2015. Ever since the period beginning 2017 the defendant has illicitly associated and engaged with the plaintiff’s husband in adulterous sexual relationship well knowing the marital status of the plaintiff’s husband.
One child has been born out of the illicit and adulterous relationship between the defendant and the plaintiff. This is despite several pleas from the plaintiff directed at the defendant to end her adulterous affair with the plaintiff’s husband, defendant is still continuing with the affair.
This after she had promised to end the affair in 2019. Plaintiff has been seriously hurt and her dignity impaired by the flagrant adultery and lack of remorse exhibited by the defendant.
…An order for the payment in the sum of US$2 500 being damages for loss of consortium, society, love, companionship and association her spouse was providing before the defendant’s unlawful malicious and illicit association with the plaintiff’s husband well knowing his marital status.
Sibindi is yet to respond to the lawsuit.-B Metro
Tanzania’s main opposition leader has said President John Magufuli, an avowed coronavirus sceptic out of public view for nearly two weeks, is in India receiving medical treatment for COVID-19 and is in a serious condition.
Tundu Lissu, who lost last year’s election to Magufuli, on Thursday cited medical and security sources in Kenya for his information that the president had been transferred from a hospital in Kenya to India and was in a coma – but did not provide evidence.
Tanzanian government spokesmen have stayed mum during days of speculation over the 61-year-old Magufuli’s whereabouts and health.
In power since 2015 and nicknamed “The Bulldozer”, Magufuli was last seen on February 27 looking his normal robust self during a ceremony at State House in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city.
Lissu told the news agency Reuters that Magufuli was flown to Kenya’s Nairobi Hospital at the start of this week and then on to an unknown destination in India. “He’s comatose since yesterday morning,” he said, without elaborating.
Kenya’s Nation newspaper cited unidentified political and diplomatic sources on Wednesday saying that an African leader, which it did not name, was being treated for COVID-19 on a ventilator at a Nairobi hospital.
India’s foreign ministry and its high commission in Nairobi had no immediate comment.
Magufuli has played down the threat from COVID-19, saying God and remedies such as steam inhalation would protect Tanzanians. He has mocked coronavirus tests, denounced vaccines as part of a Western conspiracy to take Africa’s wealth, and opposed mask-wearing and social distancing.
“His COVID denialism in tatters, his prayer-over-science folly has turned into a deadly boomerang,” Lissu tweeted in the early hours of Thursday.
According to Tanzania’s constitution, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan would take over for the rest of the five-year term if the president is unable to discharge duties.
World Health Organization’s Africa director, Matshidiso Moeti, told a news conference on Thursday that she had no direct information on Magufuli’s health and it would be unwise to speculate. She noted that Tanzania now recognised the danger of COVID-19 following two senior officials’ death and said more data would be welcome.
“Whatever is the case with President Magufuli, we can only wish him well if these stories are indeed true, and we very much reiterate our preparedness to support the government and the people of Tanzania,” she said.
Tanzania stopped reporting coronavirus data in May last year when it said it had 509 cases and 21 deaths, according to data held at the WHO. In January, Magufuli said vaccines for the disease were “dangerous”.
“Vaccines are not good. If they were, then the white man would have brought vaccines for HIV/AIDS,” he said earlier this year.
However, in February in a surprise change in the official stance on coronavirus, Magufuli said the government had not forbidden the wearing of masks and encouraged those who wanted to do so.
However, he warned against what he claimed were faulty face coverings on sale in the country, suggesting that high coronavirus-related death rates worldwide could be linked to the uptake of such products and claiming those in Tanzania’s rural areas were less likely to fall victim to the virus because they tended not to wear them.
“The government has not forbidden mask-wearing. But we have to be careful about which masks we wear. We will perish. Don’t think we’re loved so much. Economic war is bad,” Magufuli told a congregation at a church service in Dar-es-Salaam.
-Al Jazeera
A woman teamed up with her son and killed her child whom she accused of being violent, abusive and a drug addict, then buried the body in a shallow grave in Borrowdale.
The alleged crime only came to light when the brother who allegedly pulled the trigger started hallucinating after being involved in an accident.
Tracy Samantha Carr, believed to be an owner of Lewisam Motors in Harare, allegedly teamed up with her son, Norman Tyron, and killed her other son, Dylyn Michael Carr.
When the two appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday for initial remand on murder charges, prosecutor Mr Lancelot Mutsokoti alleged that in January the two decided to kill Dylyn.
It is alleged that Samantha then gave Norman a pistol and that he fired the fatal shot.
The two then allegedly dug a shallow grave behind the garage of their Borrowdale home and buried him.
The court heard that Samantha went on to hide the pistol at Lewisan Motors.
But then Norman was involved in an accident and admitted to hospital, where he allegedly started hallucinating and revealing the murder in front of hospital staff.- The Herald
Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF heavyweights are sweating over the impact of President Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
In his Agenda 2021 address on Tuesday, President Chamisa exposed Zanu PF’s failure to revive the country’s economy.He also pointed out that the MDC Alliance would not be forced by anyone to endorse Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Illegitimate administration.
On Friday, Zanu PF through its spokesperson, Simon Khaya -Moyo attempted to pour cold water on President Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
Khaya-Moyo shocked all and sundry when he accused President Chamisa of inciting social unrest.
“We are ready to deal with attempts to cause social disharmony.We view the address as a clear attempt to incite civil unrest and violence,” claimed Khaya- Moyo.
Political analysts argue Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party is desperate to dismantle the MDC Alliance and Khaya Moyo ‘s has literally confirmed the former revolutionary party is in panic mode.
KHAMA BILLIAT is the latest member of the influential group of Warriors to pull out of the 2021 AFCON qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia later this month.
The Kaizer Chiefs forward has failed to recover in time, to be drafted for national duty, even though he was named in the bloated squad for the training camp.
It’s the latest major setback to hit the Warriors’ bid to qualify for the Nations Cup finals set for Cameroon next January.
Zdravko Logarusic men need to win either one, or both, of their final two matches, against their two neighbours, to qualify for their third straight AFCON finals.
The Warriors have never qualified for the tournament, three times in a row, although the decision by CAF, to have a 24-team tourney, means the current crop have better chances, of playing at the showcase, compared to those who came before them.
The first 24-team Nations Cup finals was held in Egypt two years ago where the Warriors, plagued by a number of in-house disruptions, crashed out after fining bottom of their group.
A point against Uganda, in the second match, with Billiat scoring their goal, was the only time they picked something, from that campaign, with defeats coming at the hands of Egypt and the DRC.
Now, Billiat, has been ruled out of the final two qualifiers set for this month.
Zimbabwe take on Botswana, away on March 25, before hosting Zambia, at the National Sports Stadium, four days later.
Already Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is out of the crucial ties.- The Herald
South African taxi operators have blocked traffic at their component of the Beitbridge Border Post in protest of Zimbabwe’s delay in opening its land borders.
A source from South Africa said scores of taxi owners have parked their vehicles between the border entrance and the Shell filling station, blocking all outgoing and incoming traffic in that country.
The official said the protesters were claiming that the state of affairs was affecting their revenue inflows since few people are currently using their services.
“They are saying the rigid trucks (light commercial) and other Zimbabwean registered vehicles must not be allowed entry into that country until Zimbabwe fully reopens its borders.
” In addition, they are demanding that the cross border transporters known as Omalaitsha be allowed to transport goods into Zimbabwe,” said the source.
Another border official said the gates to the South African side had been closed to avoid a spillover of the protesters into the border.
-STATE MEDIA
Three Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution (ZETDC) senior managers from the southern region have been arrested for alleged criminal abuse of office as public officers.
ZETDC is a subsidiary of Zesa. he trio of ZETDC southern region manager, Engineer King Dube; finance manager Willard Kunaka and procurement officer Noel Manjoro were arrested by police working with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission investigation team.
Dube, in his separate case, is accused of allegedly taking a ZETDC contract worker and using him at his house when he was not entitled to have a gardener — a development that saw the company being prejudiced of US$17 568,25.
In his second case, Dube, charged together with Kunaka and Manjoro, allegedly defrauded the company of US$62 635,97 by showing favour to one company which had not won a tender for a required job.
First to appear before Gweru provincial magistrate Mr Edwin Marecha facing criminal abuse of duty as a public officer was Dube.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded out of custody on $20 000 bail to April 2 for trial.
It is the State’s case that from January 2013 to February 2017, Dube allegedly took a ZETDC contract worker Andrew Homa to work as a gardener at his residence in Gweru.
Homa, the court heard, had signed a contract with ZETDC as a line worker and on ZETDC pay roll before being made to work as a gardener.
During the period, Homa earned US$17 568, 25.
The court heard that Dube’s contract of employment did not allow him to have a domestic worker being paid by ZETDC, therefore, he unlawfully and intentionally did what was contrary to or inconsistent with his duty as a public officer by showing favour to himself.
Dube then appeared together with Kunaka and Manjoro before the same court where the trio faced one count of criminal abuse of duty as public officers. They all pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Mr Marecha remanded them out of custody on $20 000 bail each to April 2 for trial. It is the State’s case that on April 17, 2018, ZETDC allegedly intended to find a supplier to do supply and fitting of cabinets and partitioning of offices for general managers, human resources and administration manager, engineering manager and finance manager in Gweru.
The State heard that the nature of the job cost US$33 468 which exceeded the US$10 000 limit requiring to go through tender processes, a requirement under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
Dube, Kunaka and Manjoro, allegedly acting in connivance, decided to split the job to avoid going to tender.
On April 17, 2018, the accused persons allegedly divided the scope of work as follows, general manager’s office US$9 938, human resources and administration manager’s office US$6 710, engineering manager’s office US$9 999, finance manager’s office US$6 830.
The court heard that the split was allegedly done to ensure that each of the original orders were below US$10 000. The original orders were done on the same date and works were allegedly done on the same premises meaning the splitting was intentional.
Dube, Kunaka and Manjoro, the court heard then allegedly called for quotations from Ndaftech Investments (Pvt) Limited, Premcraft (Pvt) Limited, Herbets Construction (Pvt) Limited and Creative Systems (Pvt) Limited.
On all the four occasions, the court heard that Ndaftech (Pvt) Limited won using a low bid but ZEDTC went on to amend orders of additional services which exceeded the original value by 50 percent of the original amounts.
After the amendments, the court heard that the cumulative cost of all the jobs was US$62 635,97.
Dube, Kunaka and Manjoro’s responsibility was allegedly to make sure that proper procedures were followed before awarding a contract unlawfully and intentionally which was contrary or inconsistent with their duties as public officers by showing favour to Ndaftech Investments (Pvt) Limited.
Ms Wadzanayi Shayanewako appeared for the State in both matters. -Chronicle
HER great-great-grandfather was part of King Lobengula’s revered Imbizo Regiment which was known for being fearless and participated in the Gadade Battle in Ntabazinduna before defeating the Allan Wilson Patrol in Pupu, Lupane.
Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Headquarters Bulawayo District Commander, Colonel Ossie Oli Mhandu (61), who is based at Imbizo Barracks is the first woman in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to lead a military formation.
She was born Ossie Ngwenya in Godlwayo, Filabusi in 1960.
A widow and mother of seven, she was elevated to become a commander in 2018, having been in the ZNA since December 1, 1980.
She is a veteran of the liberation struggle who was married to a decorated soldier, Retired Brigadier-General Kimmy Mhandu, who passed on in 2016. Col Mhandu believes that her rise in the military is directly connected to her forefather’s military background.
At 17, she was already a military instructor during the war of independence while in Zambia.
Col Mhandu survived the Mkushi Camp massacre after the Ian Smith regime bombed the Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (Zipra) female camp, where about 500 youthful freedom fighters perished. A Chronicle news crew yesterday caught up with Col Mhandu at Imbizo Barracks where she took the crew through her life journey and historic rise in a male-dominated field.
She narrated how she was recruited into joining the war by Umzingwane MP, Retired Brigadier-General Levi Mayihlome when she was just a Form Three pupil at Ihlathi Secondary School in Sizinda, Bulawayo in 1977. She left a note under a pillow alerting her sister that she was joining the war.
Colonel Ossie Oli Mhandu The commander said had she told her sister about her plans face-to-face, she was going to be blocked as she was still a child. Her sister, who was in her 30s, was her guardian as both her parents had died.
Col Mhandu, was born in Filabusi and did her primary education at Mbawulo Primary School in the same area, before moving to Bulawayo in 1975.
In Zambia she ended up rising to become a camp instructor and then became a commander with the rank of a deputy brigadier. In some pictures taken during the liberation struggle, she can be seen with the likes of Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, whom she described as a close friend.
“To tell you about my journey to the struggle I have to take you back so that you can appreciate my background. The reason I’m here, I feel could be connected to my great great grandfather. My great grandfather was Maphongwana, he was an Imbizo Regiment warrior fighting under King Mzilikazi and served under King Lobengula as well. He is part of the warriors that fought the Gadade Battle. He led Yingena troops under the Imbizo Regiment. I believe this background led me to join the liberation struggle,” said Col Mhandu.
She said after joining the liberation struggle in May 9, 1977, she trained for six months and the journey has been long: surviving the war, being attested into the ZNA in 1980 and rising through the ranks to her current post.
“My appointment is historic in the sense that I’m the first female commander to lead a formation in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. I’m paving a way for others to follow suit. Some say I’m the first in Africa but I’m not sure if I’m the first in Africa. What I know is that I’m the first female commander to command a formation here in Zimbabwe,” she said.
She said her elevation confirms that ZNA recognises and respects gender equality. Col Mhandu said while her promotion is historic, it is a result of discipline, loyalty and determination in the military and for any soldier to rise, they need to have those qualities. She said in 1997 she was the first woman in the military to be promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 and has been rising ever since.
She said, however, as a female commander she has to be firmer as some men do not believe that a woman can lead.
“Men in general don’t want to accept that women can command in the military. They don’t want to be commanded by a woman but as a woman you have to be bold. Even in making decisions, you have to be firm, there is no time of being apologetic when you take a decision; stand by it and they will respect you for that. So, I don’t have a challenge with my soldiers, not even with my commanders because they know that I can work without an incident,” she said.
“No one can come and try to challenge me and if someone tries use his masculinity, if I suspect that you are trying to disrespect me you will be in for it. If you make a slight mistake, ngiyakijampisa kuphela so that you realise that I am a commander and something of similar nature does not happen again. Because if you show weakness, they can easily try to take advantage.”
Col Mhandu said the Mkushi Camp bombing has shaped who she is and her promotion in the military is linked to how she emerged during the war.
“That bombing made me to be fearless and being fearless is what has led me to rise to the position that I’m holding today in the ZNA, to be very strong soldier. A man cannot simply challenge me because I can tell some of them that they don’t have the stamina, they have not experienced what I have gone through,” she said as she briefly giggled.
Col Mhandu said she lost two of her best friends during the Mkushi attack, stating that it was only through God’s grace that she survived.
“God intervenes when He wants you to survive. It was a sudden attack and in such an attack you just see yourself having survived. So, I just used tactics but most people died during that attack. A sudden attack is difficult to prepare even though we were on high alert as we had already learnt that Freedom Camp had been bombed,” said Col Mhandu.
“So, we were just on standby but we not expecting it, we just thought who would bomb a women’s camp leaving men. So, being vigilant helps; that is what helped most of us during that attack. Most of the recruits died during the attack as they entered pits that we had dug. There was the next camp which had trained cadres, so the helicopters were hitting our camp before hitting another camp which was just a kilometre away. Most of the cadres drowned as they tried to escape by plunging into a river.”
She said after coming back home, she was married just after independence. As a parting shot, Col Mhandu encouraged women to aim higher saying it was possible to have a female general, especially if men are supportive.
“It’s very possible to have a female commander, because if I was younger, I would have aimed to get there but I’m towards retirement where we have to leave some of these positions for younger generations. I want to encourage other females in Africa and the world at large not to look down upon themselves. There is much need for females to aim high and display their capabilities as I have done. I have tried and I hope there can copy from what I’ve done; maybe it can assist them. They need to have role models to look up to, I also had them,” said Col Mhandu.-state media
TWO Gimboki, Mutare goat thieves received a thorough hiding last week on Friday night when they were caught partying and braaing goat meat shortly after a goat had been reported stolen in Dora Pindo.
Gimboki residents had to be restrained by the police as they assaulted Langton and Nyasha Mapanga.
While some shouted profanities at the two, some claimed that the pair should be thoroughly dealt with as they were a menace to the society. After being rescued from the mob by the police, the duo had to spend the night in police cells at Dangamvura Police Station.
The owner of the goat, Manyara Musiwacho, had tracked the goat from Chisamba Village in Dora to Langton’s residence in Gimboki, where the thieves were found braaing the liver and partying with friends at around 2am.
Musiwacho approached Langton and then alerted his neighbours.
The people came out in their numbers to discipline the duo.
“Langton is my neighbour in Dora and I had talked with him that night. When I got home, my wife told me that the goats were making weird sounds and when I went into their pen to check, I discovered that one was missing. That was around midnight.
“I went to Langton’s homestead to enquire from him, but he was not there. I decided to make a follow-up to Gimboki and that is when I found him partying with his friends. Everyone there admitted that they were braaing goat meat,” said Musiwacho.
Langton and Nyasha have since appeared before Mutare magistrate, Ms Tamara Chibindi, facing livestock theft charges.
They were convicted on their own guilty plea and were remanded to a later date to allow the State to check on their previous convictions.
Mr Tiriwamambo Kangai prosecuted.- Manica Post
Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF heavyweights are sweating over the impact of President Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
In his Agenda 2021 address on Tuesday, President Chamisa exposed Zanu PF’s failure to revive the country’s economy.He also pointed out that the MDC Alliance would not be forced by anyone to endorse Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Illegitimate administration.
On Friday, Zanu PF through its spokesperson, Simon Khaya -Moyo attempted to pour cold water on President Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
Khaya-Moyo shocked all and sundry when he accused President Chamisa of inciting social unrest.
“We are ready to deal with attempts to cause social disharmony.We view the address as a clear attempt to incite civil unrest and violence,” claimed Khaya- Moyo.
Political analysts argue Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party is desperate to dismantle the MDC Alliance and Khaya Moyo ‘s has literally confirmed the former revolutionary party is in panic mode.
The country has reported three more Covid-19 related deaths and 36 new cases in the last 24-hours bringing the total number of cases to 36 377.
The two new deaths were recorded in Harare while Mashonaland Central had one death. The vaccination programme is continuing in static sites countrywide with 36 019 frontline workers having been vaccinated as of yesterday.
The seven-day rolling average for new cases rose to 24 from 23 on Wednesday. All the 36 new cases are local transmissions.
So far, the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Zimbabwe now stands at 1 492 while the national recovery rate stands at 93,4 percent. A total of 1 706 PCR tests were conducted yesterday and positivity was 2,1 percent.
As of March 9, 2021, at 3PM, there were 120 hospitalised people of which three patients were admitted in intensive care units (ICU) while 22 had mild to moderate symptoms. Twenty-two had severe symptoms while 76 were asymptomatic.
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the highest number of 10 cases was recorded in Harare followed by Matabeleland North with nine cases.
Bulawayo recorded eight cases each while the Midlands and Masvingo East had three cases each. Mashonaland West recorded two cases with Mashonaland Central recording one case. Manicaland and Matabeleland South did not record any cases.
“As of March 11, 2021, Zimbabwe, has now recorded 36 377 confirmed cases, 33 972 recoveries and 1 492 deaths,” reads the statement.
“Nineteen new recoveries were reported and the national recovery rate stands at 93,4 percent and active case go up to 913 today.”
So far, Bulawayo province has recorded 5 321 cases 5 097 recoveries, 19 active cases and 205 deaths. -Herald
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has said the people’s struggle will not be affected by the defection of Senator Lilian Timveos and Hon Blessing Chebundo to Zanu PF.
MDC Alliance Secretary General Charlton Hwende, quoting President Chamisa’s remarks, said the MDC Alliance was going through a process of shedding off exhausted elements.
“The MDC Alliance does not regard those who have left the party as a loss but as an important process of shedding off those exhausted elements who impede and slow down our national democratic struggle.
Our struggle is not driven by those who have mercenary zeal but is moved by those who have missionary enthusiasm.
Those who want to eat have no place in the democratic train: AGENDA 2021,” Hwende wrote on Facebook.
Masvingo MDC A Youth Assembly mourns former studio 263 actress and model Anne Nhira ‘Vimbai’.
Zim Arts Industry full of talent but lacks government support.
As the MDC A youths we are deeply hurt by the passing on of Zimbabwe’s greatest talent in the mould of Anne Nhira. As MDCA youth we believe that the future lies in the hands of the young people across all sectors be it arts, sporting or leadership. It is therefore a difficult moment when one of such potential people dies.
We send our condolence to Anne Nhira’s family , friends and Zimbabwe as whole on such a sad loss. It has been a dark and unfortunate year for our country following the passing on of high profile like Soul Jah Love, Genius Ginimbi Kadungure among others. Time is never enough however we put all to the Almighty God.
The circumstances behind the death are so painful. Rogue behaviour and crime is rising across Africa and something has to be done to curb this. It is again the victims ‘Artists’ whom we expect to nature the behaviour of young unemployed youths from drugs and crime. *Hats off to Ziya arts group”Sabhuku Vharazipi” in our own Masvingo area for defieng a odds of earning little than you deserve but you continue to educate ` In this Covid 19 era, awareness campaigns have been a success through actors ,models and musicians.
Popularly known as ‘Vimbai’ Anne Nhira became popular on The TV series Studio 263. She was also into music and featured in Cde Nduna song kuenda mberi.
Unlike in Nigeria where the Nollyhood actors are one of the most earning artists, Zim artists have left the industry with less or none deserving wealthy or worthwhile proceeds. A lot has to be done by the government to uplift the arts industry since it is vital in shaping up societies.
In South Africa as well the industry also pays better but it remains a nightmare to Zim artists who have benefited less from government suport except after death hounors of heroes status the case of Tuku and Soul Ja love not mentioning Gringo and others. The regime does not have its citizens at heart instead only sectors like mining where politicians are major actors benefit from the government.
The weaker or bad part rather of the government is when they even persecute artists who expose corruption or air their views concerning governance , the case of comedian Gonyeti not foggetting the subotaging of Hosiah Chipanga and Winky D’s songs by State TV and Radio stations for political reasons better known to the propagandist Arts and culture ministry.
As an alternative government, the MDCA has it on record on its SMART policy on the need to improve on technological advancement to suit internation standards in as much as production is concerned be it filming or recording.
A number of misgoverned or mismanaged sectors habours the upliftment of the arts industry in Zimbabwe eg poor Electricity, lack of capital, oppressive media laws just to mention but a few. Advocate Chamisa had the answers to the Arts Industry problems through his expertise in ICT. Zimbabwean Arts Industry should know that Advocate Chamisa and MDCA are determined for a tolerant , uniting and supportive ministry in Arts and Culture and Media.
Timoth Muswere
MDCA Masvingo Youth Assembly Spokesperson
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Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from WHO and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner – a number that has remained largely unchanged over the past decade.
This violence starts early: 1 in 4 young women (aged 15-24 years) who have been in a relationship will have already experienced violence by an intimate partner by the time they reach their mid-twenties.
“Violence against women is endemic in every country and culture, causing harm to millions of women and their families, and has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “But unlike COVID-19, violence against women cannot be stopped with a vaccine. We can only fight it with deep-rooted and sustained efforts – by governments, communities and individuals – to change harmful attitudes, improve access to opportunities and services for women and girls, and foster healthy and mutually respectful relationships.”
Intimate partner violence is by far the most prevalent form of violence against women globally (affecting around 641 million). However, 6% of women globally report being sexually assaulted by someone other than their husband or partner. Given the high levels of stigma and under-reporting of sexual abuse, the true figure is likely to be significantly higher.
Emergencies exacerbate violence, increasing vulnerability and risks
This report presents data from the largest ever study of the prevalence of violence against women, conducted by WHO on behalf of a special working group of the United Nations. Based on data from 2000 to 2018, it updates previous estimates released in 2013.
While the numbers reveal already alarmingly high rates of violence against women and girls, they do not reflect the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO and partners warn that the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased women’s exposure to violence, as a result of measures such as lockdowns and disruptions to vital support services.
“It’s deeply disturbing that this pervasive violence by men against women not only persists unchanged, but is at its worst for young women aged 15-24 who may also be young mothers. And that was the situation before the pandemic stay-at home orders. We know that the multiple impacts of COVID-19 have triggered a “shadow pandemic” of increased reported violence of all kinds against women and girls,” said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. “Every government should be taking strong, proactive steps to address this, and involving women in doing so”, she added.
Though many countries have seen increased reporting of intimate partner violence to helplines, police, health workers, teachers, and other service providers during lockdowns, the full impact of the pandemic on prevalence will only be established as surveys are resumed, the report notes.
Inequities are a leading risk factor for violence against women
Violence disproportionately affects women living in low- and lower-middle-income countries. An estimated 37% of women living in the poorest countries have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their life, with some of these countries having a prevalence as high as 1 in 2.
The regions of Oceania, Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa have the highest prevalence rates of intimate partner violence among women aged 15-49, ranging from 33% – 51%. The lowest rates are found in Europe (16–23%), Central Asia (18%), Eastern Asia (20%) and South-Eastern Asia (21%).
Younger women are at highest risk for recent violence. Among those who have been in a relationship, the highest rates (16%) of intimate partner violence in the past 12 months occurred among young women aged between 15 and 24.
Violence against women must be prevented
Violence – in all its forms – can have an impact on a woman’s health and well-being throughout the rest of her life – even long after the violence may have ended. It is associated with increased risk of injuries, depression, anxiety disorders, unplanned pregnancies, sexually-transmitted infections including HIV and many other health problems. It has impacts on society as a whole and comes with tremendous costs, impacting national budgets and overall development.
Preventing violence requires addressing systemic economic and social inequalities, ensuring access to education and safe work, and changing discriminatory gender norms and institutions. Successful interventions also include strategies that ensure essential services are available and accessible to survivors, that support women’s organisations, challenge inequitable social norms, reform discriminatory laws and strengthen legal responses, among others.
“To address violence against women, there’s an urgent need to reduce stigma around this issue, train health professionals to interview survivors with compassion, and dismantle the foundations of gender inequality,” said Dr Claudia Garcia-Moreno of WHO. “Interventions with adolescents and young people to foster gender equality and gender-equitable attitudes are also vital.”
Countries should honour their commitments to increased and strong political will and leadership to tackle violence against women in all its forms, through:
Sound gender transformative policies, from policies around childcare to equal pay, and laws that support gender equality,
A strengthened health system response that ensures access to survivor-centred care and referral to other services as needed,
School and educational interventions to challenge discriminatory attitudes and beliefs, including comprehensive sexuality education,
Targeted investment in sustainable and effective evidence-based prevention strategies at local, national, regional and global levels, and
Strengthening data collection and investing in high quality surveys on violence against women and improving measurement of the different forms of violence experienced by women, including those who are most marginalized.-
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Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF heavyweights are sweating over the impact of President Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
In his Agenda 2021 address on Tuesday, President Chamisa exposed Zanu PF’s failure to revive the country’s economy.He also pointed out that the MDC Alliance would not be forced by anyone to endorse Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Illegitimate administration.
On Friday, Zanu PF through its spokesperson, Simon Khaya -Moyo attempted to pour cold water on President Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
Khaya-Moyo shocked all and sundry when he accused President Chamisa of inciting social unrest.
“We are ready to deal with attempts to cause social disharmony.We view the address as a clear attempt to incite civil unrest and violence,” claimed Khaya- Moyo.
Political analysts argue Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party is desperate to dismantle the MDC Alliance and Khaya Moyo ‘s has literally confirmed the former revolutionary party is in panic mode.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has released a statement clarifying the issue of the 2021 school calendar after it had been speculated that the Association of Trust Schools’ (ATS) has its own 2021 school calendar. We present the statement in full below.
It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education that there are claims that the Association of Trust Schools’ (ATS) has its own 2021 school calendar.
The Ministry takes this opportunity to advise its valued learners, parents, guardians, teachers and other stakeholders that in terms of the Education (Non-Government Schools) Regulations of 2005, Section 9 (1): “The Secretary shall prepare an annual school calendar to determine the days during each term when pupils shall be required to attend school for instruction,”
The regulations further state in Section 9 (3): “In special circumstances, the Secretary…may permit a school to open or close, or both, on dates other than those specified by the school calendar for any term.”
The Secretary has published the revised 2021 school calendar and has not allowed any school to deviate from it. All schools are, therefore, expected to adhere to the 2021 school calendar announced by Government.
For ease of reference, pursuant to a Cabinet decision announced on 2 March 2021, all schools will open on 15 March 2021 for examination classes and open on 22 March 2021 for non-examination classes. The first term will run until 4 June 2021 and the second term will begin on 28 June 2021 and close on 10 September 2021 while the third term will begin on 4 October 2021 through to 17 December 2021.
All well-meaning public and private schools, including ATS schools, should therefore abide by the Ministry’s 2021 school calendar. Any deviation from the above school calendar announced will attract censorship with the sternest penalty being deregistration of the deviant school.
Responsible authorities of schools are also advised to be guided by the set down Ministry procedures on the collection of school fees.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education maintains all authority in the governance of the education system in Zimbabwe as it remains committed to provide equitable, quality, inclusive, relevant and competence-driven Primary, Secondary and Non-formal education at all times.
The Ministry reinforces the wearing of face masks, physical distancing as well as handwashing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in all school centres as preparations continue for the safe opening of schools and the accelerated implementation of t ching and learning activities.
Mrs Tumisang Thabela SECRETARY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to a fake Facebook page purporting to be from the Civil Registry Department suggesting that persons who applied for passports between 2019-February 2020 are to collect their passports at Makombe Office with effect from Monday 15/03/2021.
The message, is fake and did not originate from the Civil Registry Department. We urge citizens to disregard the fake news.
By James Gwati-Last month when he was in Bulawayo, President Emmerson Mnangagwa summoned the leadership of Highlanders and today in the capital, he had a meeting with Dynamos Football club’s executives.
In the country’s political history, Dynamos represents the Shona tribe and the late President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU party while Highlanders stands for the Ndebeles and the original ZAPU which was fronted by the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo, before the 1987 unity accord.
Just like what happened during the early 1980’s Gukurahundi, whenever the two rival teams meet the match does not end in harmony as there is always violence.
To these two teams when they see each other they see a political rivalry between the Shanas and Ndebeles.
By A Correspondent | London | A British court has convicted and sentenced a ZANU PF conwoman who swindled people thousands of pounds under the guise of immigration fees.
Choice Dzviti was running a fake immigration service in the UK and she together with her husband were convicted of multiple counts of Fraud.
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The trial of the commenced on 4th Jan 2021 and concluded with “Guilty” verdicts being returned against both defendants on all counts they faced.
Choice Dzviti was convicted of 2 counts of Fraud , by making false representations, 8 counts of providing immigration advice or services without being a qualified person, and a single count, naming multiple victims of being responsible for the provision of unqualified immigration advice and services, as a director of CS Law.
Sherman Dzviti was convicted of 3 counts of providing unqualified immigration advice or services.
By James Gwati-A Chimanimani prophet, has failed to capture a snake which is being used by two elderly women in suspected witchcraft activities.
One of the two elderly friends – Gogo Savie Nenohwe and Gogo Ethel Sithole was spotted by a 12-year-old girl breastfeeding a snake while uttering names of fellow villagers whom she wanted the reptile to deal with.
The girl reported the case to Chief Mutambara who then requested a local prophet to capture the snake.
Madzimai Mukono, on Monday, visited Gogo Sithole’s residents on a mission to capture the snake but could not make it.
“We went to Gogo Sithole’s homestead to capture the snake on Monday but failed to do so as a multitude had gathered to witness the drama. We will go back later this week and we hope to succeed in our mission.
“After capturing the snake, we will bring it to the chief’s court,” said Madzimai Mukono.
NO good has ever come out of bedding a married woman and even if you are a man of God, the Lord will not protect you from a raging jilted husband.
We are reminded of these words by a horrendous incident which happened in Zananda Village under Chief Nhema’s area in Shurugwi, Midlands province where a prophet is feared to have suffered impotence after his manhood was sliced with a piece of a broken beer bottle by a gold panner who had caught him having sex with his wife in their matrimonial bedroom.
Richard Mbaya, popularly known as Madzibaba Richy, will live to rue the day Sunday Madamba busted him bedding his wife, Waraidzo Mapuranga.
It is reported that Madamba was enraged when he unexpectedly came home to find his wife canoodling in bed with Madzibaba Richy.
According to a source from the area, Mapuranga was frequenting prayers and fellowships at Madzibaba Richy’s church until she became so close to the “Man of God”.
It is alleged that Madamba, who was also suspecting his wife of cheating on him, had his suspicions confirmed when he came home unexpected.
Upon arrival he couldn’t believe his ears when he heard his wife groaning in pleasure while enjoying the prophet’s one-eyed monster.
Boiling with anger, he forced open the door and found the two giving each other the time of their lives. Madamba short-circuited the two lovebirds’ intimate act when he started assaulting them.
“He first threw several punches to his wife and intensified his assaults with booted feet before he turned to Madzibaba Richy. He violently pulled him and kicked him all over the body before he struck him several times with a beer bottle on the head.
“And things took an even more sinister turn when he broke a beer bottle and used its pieces to stab Madzibaba Richy on his back and manhood.
“Reports from his relatives are that he has not had an erection since and it is feared that the injuries might be permanent. He is also having trouble urinating,” said the source who declined to be named.
The source further said during the attack both Madzibaba Richy and Mapuranga screamed like trapped animals while receiving a thorough hiding from Madamba.
Although Madamba could not be reached for comment, his wife confirmed the incident. She however, disputed that she was caught having sex with Madzibaba Richy.
“What you heard is untrue. When my husband came home, he just found Madzibaba Richy in the house conducting some prayers. How can we have sex in the presence of the children? He was just incensed why I had invited him without his consent,” said Mapuranga before she hung up her phone.
After he suffered the horror assault and out of shame Madzibaba Richy reportedly left the area to an unknown destination- B-Metro
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A Mberengwa woman is in hot soup after reportedly buying charms to get rich.
Reports say the woman, identified as Chengetai, is at loggerheads with her family members.
Sources claimed Chengetai visited outspoken Masvingo preacher Isaac Makomichi who allegedly gave her the charms to lure rich guys.
“Chenge wants to get married but all her boyfriends are threating to commit suicide if she abandons them.
We are planning to confront the preacher who gave her the charms,” said Chenge’s brother.
Chengetai would not confirm whether she got the charms from Makomichi.
Golden Arrows have confirmed the national team call-ups for two Zimbabwean players – defender Divine Lunga and striker Knox Mutizwa.
The pair is part of the Warriors’ provisional squad for the Afcon qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia later this month.
Zimbabwe will first travel to Gaborone on 25 March to play the Zebras before hosting Chipolopolo in their final qualifying match at the National Sports Stadium in Harare four days later.
In announcing the duo’s availability for the games, the South African top-flight side tweeted: “Congratulations to Knox Mutizwa and Divine Lunga.
“Both players have been called up to represent Zimbabwe in their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia due to take place on March 25 and 29, 2021.”
Meanwhile, Mutizwa’s call-up to the national team is his first in almost two years, having last played for the Warriors in 2019. He was dropped out of the squad for the November back-to-back qualifiers versus Algeria due to poor form.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe
Six officials from the COSAFA region have been confirmed by CAF as eligible to contest for the positions in the CAF Executive Committee at today’s elections.
Mozambique FA president Feizal Ismael Sidat and his Botswana counterpart, Maclean Cortez Letshwithi, are vying for the posts in the executive board.
Seychelles FA boss Elvis Raja Chetty and Angola’s Arthur de Almeida e. Silva are also in the race for the positions.
Kanizat Ibrahim of Comoros and Madagascar’s Patricia Rajeriarison are the female candidates eligible.
South African businessman Patrice Motsepe is in the presidential race. The Mamelodi Sundowns owner is uncontested going into the polls, a development that will confirm him as the next president of the continental football body.
Zimbabwe has no representative in the elections.
The polls will be held as part of the Annual General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean winger Gabriel Nyoni is a worried man amid the possibility that he might never play football again, the speedy winger has opened up.
Nyoni suffered a career threatening foot injury in his Cape Umoya United’s goalless draw with Richards Bay in a Glad Africa Championship last month.
Despite undergoing a successful surgery, the former Highlanders captain has been told he might never play the game again, a possibility which is affecting him psychologically.
“The doctor is saying the injury depends on how I will heal but between six to nine months. But there is a possibility I might not be able to play again. It’s a Lisfranc foot injury. If you research it you will see most athletes stopped playing because of it. But the doctor said it all depends. So, they will decide on it six months from now,”he was quoted as saying by South African publication Soccer Laduma.
“Depression is quite difficult to deal with, especially when it comes to injuries or let me say career-threatening injuries like the one I just had. It destabilizes your mind. You will be having a lot of thoughts popping in your mind. But as for me, I share how am feeling with family and friends. They give me hope. And also as a religious person, I end up giving my trust in God to handle it,”Nyoni added.- Soccer 24 Zimbabwe
South African taxi operators have blocked traffic at their component of the Beitbridge Border Post in protest of Zimbabwe’s delay in opening its land borders.
A source from South Africa said scores of taxi owners have parked their vehicles between the border entrance and the Shell filling station, blocking all outgoing and incoming traffic in that country.
The official said the protesters were claiming that the state of affairs was affecting their revenue inflows since few people are currently using their services.
“They are saying the rigid trucks (light commercial) and other Zimbabwean registered vehicles must not be allowed entry into that country until Zimbabwe fully reopens its borders.
” In addition, they are demanding that the cross border transporters known as Omalaitsha be allowed to transport goods into Zimbabwe,” said the source.
Another border official said the gates to the South African side had been closed to avoid a spillover of the protesters into the border.
-STATE MEDIA
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has said the people’s struggle will not be affected by the defection of Senator Lilian Timveos and Hon Blessing Chebundo to Zanu PF.
MDC Alliance Secretary General Charlton Hwende, quoting President Chamisa’s remarks, said the MDC Alliance was going through a process of shedding off exhausted elements.
“The MDC Alliance does not regard those who have left the party as a loss but as an important process of shedding off those exhausted elements who impede and slow down our national democratic struggle.
Our struggle is not driven by those who have mercenary zeal but is moved by those who have missionary enthusiasm.
Those who want to eat have no place in the democratic train: AGENDA 2021,” Hwende wrote on Facebook.
By Dr Masimba Mavaza | Cde Victor Matemadanda, the deputy minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs and the National Political Commissar of ZANU Pf has graduated with a master of Business Administration with a minor in Strategic Management. Cde Matemadanda started his degree in 2018 and facing all the challenges of work and family has done it.
In congratulating the deputy minister the Minister of Defence and War Veterans affairs Cde Oppah Zvipange Muchinguri Kashiri praised Cde Matemadanda for attaining such an achievement. Cde Muchinguri urged all the ZANU PF structures to pursue the path of education.
She indicated that the ministry of Defence boasts of 70% of its staff be it in the ministry or the defence force holds post graduates degrees. The minister herself holds two masters degrees.
Cde Matemadanda has shown resilience by being able to efficiently run his ministry and his position at the party at the same time engaging in his studies, commented cde Kashiri.
She was the guest of honour at the graduation ceremony, and she added saying “your reliance and carrying out many tasks shows that you are a leader of great virtue.” Quoting the great Aristotol Cde Muchinguri Kashiri said” the roots of education are bitter but the fruits are sweet… we need to celebrate this landmark achievement and all ZANU PF structures should embrace the practice and empower themselves.”
It is education which put the Zimbabwe army ahead of many armies in the world, cde Kashiri said.
Profesor Mavhima the minister of Education officiated the program.
The African Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership Proffessor Tapera Mazodza said that Honourable Matemedanda’s research proposal looked at Cotton production in Gokwe, his home area. It zoomed at challenges the cotton farmers were meeting in cotton production. Cde Matemadanda got a straight A in his research.
Many lecturers took turns in testifying the experiences and memories of having Cde Matemadanda’s great persona as their student. Professor Tapera Mazodza said “when I came to know him, I saw a man of character, determination, and great leadership.
The event was attended by Mr and Honourable Mrs Mutsvangwa, Dr Davison Gomo of ZANU PF, former Education minister, Lazarus Dokora, and Dr Mike Bimha. Minister Chidhau, Minister Garwe, deputy minister Kindness Paradza, honourable senator Hungwe who is Cde Matemadanda’s deputy National Political Commissar, Miriam Chikukwa chairwoman Harare, Cde Betty Kaseke, Dr S Kada, Brig Chakanyuka, Dr. Samuel Parirenyatwa, T Utsawegota among other esteemed comrades from the ZANU PF party.
TRIBUTE TO ANNE NHIRA
The lead actress of Zimbabwe’s first soapie Studio 263 Anne Nhira passed away on Wednesday night due to injuries sustained in a robbery.
In August 2017 Nhira found herself at loggerheads with socialite Zodwa Wabantu when she single-handedly lobbied the government of Zimbabwe to block her from performing at the Harare International Carnival.
She was born in a musical family in which her brothers are musicians and made a mark in the acting industry in 2002 when she played the lead role of “Vimbai Jari. ”
Anne later moved to the South African Diaspora where she continued her career in acting bagging a role in 2014 in one of South Africa’s biggest soap operas Zabalaza that is aired on MNet and SABC. featured in a TV drama Mutual Friends.
She launched Anne Studios International which specialises in talent scouting, training. film production, artist management and modeling.
It has roped in some top producers such as MacDonald Chidavaenzi better known as MacDee and Benjamin Rupapa for music production and music management.
May her Dear Soul Rest in Everlasting Peace.
Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF heavyweights are sweating over the impact of President Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
In his Agenda 2021 address on Tuesday, President Chamisa exposed Zanu PF’s failure to revive the country’s economy.He also pointed out that the MDC Alliance would not be forced by anyone to endorse Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Illegitimate administration.
On Friday, Zanu PF through its spokesperson, Simon Khaya -Moyo attempted to pour cold water on President Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
Khaya-Moyo shocked all and sundry when he accused President Chamisa of inciting social unrest.
“We are ready to deal with attempts to cause social disharmony.We view the address as a clear attempt to incite civil unrest and violence,” claimed Khaya- Moyo.
Political analysts argue Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party is desperate to dismantle the MDC Alliance and Khaya Moyo ‘s has literally confirmed the former revolutionary party is in panic mode.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC MDC Alliance leader, President Nelson Chamisa has said the people’s struggle will not be affected by the defection of Senator Lilian Timveos and Hon Blessing Chebundo to Zanu PF.
MDC Alliance Secretary General Charlton Hwende, quoting President Chamisa’s remarks, said the MDC Alliance was going through a process of shedding off exhausted elements.
“The MDC Alliance does not regard those who have left the party as a loss but as an important process of shedding off those exhausted elements who impede and slow down our national democratic struggle.
Our struggle is not driven by those who have mercenary zeal but is moved by those who have missionary enthusiasm.
Those who want to eat have no place in the democratic train: AGENDA 2021,” Hwende wrote on Facebook.
Own Correspondent|
A Mberengwa woman is in hot soup after reportedly buying charms to get rich.
Reports say the woman, identified as Chengetai, is at loggerheads with her family members.
Sources claimed Chengetai visited outspoken Masvingo preacher Isaac Makomichi who allegedly gave her the charms to lure rich guys.
“Chenge wants to get married but all her boyfriends are threating to commit suicide if she abandons them.
We are planning to confront the preacher who gave her the charms,” said Chenge’s brother.
Chengetai would not confirm whether she got the charms from Makomichi.
Tinashe Sambiri|Zanu PF heavyweights are sweating over the impact of President Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
In his Agenda 2021 address on Tuesday, President Chamisa exposed Zanu PF’s failure to revive the country’s economy.He also pointed out that the MDC Alliance would not be forced by anyone to endorse Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Illegitimate administration.
On Friday, Zanu PF through its spokesperson, Simon Khaya -Moyo attempted to pour cold water on President Chamisa’s Agenda 2021 address.
Khaya-Moyo shocked all and sundry when he accused President Chamisa of inciting social unrest.
“We are ready to deal with attempts to cause social disharmony.We view the address as a clear attempt to incite civil unrest and violence,” claimed Khaya- Moyo.
Political analysts argue Mr Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party is desperate to dismantle the MDC Alliance and Khaya Moyo ‘s has literally confirmed the former revolutionary party is in panic mode.
Tinashe Sambiri|Soccer fans have expressed mixed views on the donation of a replica jersey by Harare Giants Dynamos FC to Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Last month, Mr Mnangagwa received a replica jersey from Bulawayo Giants Highlanders FC.
According to irate football fans, Mr Mnangagwa is using the popularity of the two soccer giants to gain political marks.
However, Presidential spokesperson George Charamba wrote on Twitter:
“The Club gave the President its iconic jersey bearing his initials. A few weeks back, His Excellency the President met with the hierarchy of Highlanders Football Club to listen to challenges they face in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic which has stymied contact sporting activities worldwide.
“Two key faces in Dynamos FC are former Minister of Information and Publicity, Hon Webster Shamu, and Cde Marechera, both war veterans. Cde Marechera who appears in the accompanying picture with Dynamos Chairman, participated in historic Zanla attack on Grand Reef Airbase, a mission which was led by late Paradzayi Zimondi, Augustine Chihuri.”
Masvingo MDC A Youth Assembly mourns former studio 263 actress and model Anne Nhira ‘Vimbai’.
Zim Arts Industry full of talent but lacks government support.
As the MDC A youths we are deeply hurt by the passing on of Zimbabwe’s greatest talent in the mould of Anne Nhira. As MDCA youth we believe that the future lies in the hands of the young people across all sectors be it arts, sporting or leadership. It is therefore a difficult moment when one of such potential people dies.
We send our condolence to Anne Nhira’s family , friends and Zimbabwe as whole on such a sad loss. It has been a dark and unfortunate year for our country following the passing on of high profile like Soul Jah Love, Genius Ginimbi Kadungure among others. Time is never enough however we put all to the Almighty God.
The circumstances behind the death are so painful. Rogue behaviour and crime is rising across Africa and something has to be done to curb this. It is again the victims ‘Artists’ whom we expect to nature the behaviour of young unemployed youths from drugs and crime. *Hats off to Ziya arts group”Sabhuku Vharazipi” in our own Masvingo area for defieng a odds of earning little than you deserve but you continue to educate ` In this Covid 19 era, awareness campaigns have been a success through actors ,models and musicians.
Popularly known as ‘Vimbai’ Anne Nhira became popular on The TV series Studio 263. She was also into music and featured in Cde Nduna song kuenda mberi.
Unlike in Nigeria where the Nollyhood actors are one of the most earning artists, Zim artists have left the industry with less or none deserving wealthy or worthwhile proceeds. A lot has to be done by the government to uplift the arts industry since it is vital in shaping up societies.
In South Africa as well the industry also pays better but it remains a nightmare to Zim artists who have benefited less from government suport except after death hounors of heroes status the case of Tuku and Soul Ja love not mentioning Gringo and others. The regime does not have its citizens at heart instead only sectors like mining where politicians are major actors benefit from the government.
The weaker or bad part rather of the government is when they even persecute artists who expose corruption or air their views concerning governance , the case of comedian Gonyeti not foggetting the subotaging of Hosiah Chipanga and Winky D’s songs by State TV and Radio stations for political reasons better known to the propagandist Arts and culture ministry.
As an alternative government, the MDCA has it on record on its SMART policy on the need to improve on technological advancement to suit internation standards in as much as production is concerned be it filming or recording.
A number of misgoverned or mismanaged sectors habours the upliftment of the arts industry in Zimbabwe eg poor Electricity, lack of capital, oppressive media laws just to mention but a few. Advocate Chamisa had the answers to the Arts Industry problems through his expertise in ICT. Zimbabwean Arts Industry should know that Advocate Chamisa and MDCA are determined for a tolerant , uniting and supportive ministry in Arts and Culture and Media.
Timoth Muswere
MDCA Masvingo Youth Assembly Spokesperson
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12-03-2021
By Stephen Sarkozy Chuma
This week the People’s President, Advocate Nelson Chamisa rolled out a course of action for the year, and encapsulated in #Agenda2021 is a special message to the youths.
The message is very clear and key if we are to survive from Emmerson Mnangagwa’s senseless onslaught targeted at young people at each and every turn.
Resistance, defiance and resilience MUST be our game as we take the dictator head on.
Mnangagwa and his gang have been very consistent in their evil scheming to annihilate the opposition.
No day passes without one of us being caged on useless charges.
Our youth leaders, Makomborero Haruzivishe, Cecilia Chimbiri, Joana Mamombe, ZINASU President Takudzwa Ngadziore and many others are currently languishing in prison for no apparent reason.
The regime is treating us like animals in a zoo that are caged at the owner’s will.
More than never before it is equally critical that we match or out do this fascist regime’s onslaught with equal force and more resistance.
From students, civil society leaders, trade unionists, journalists to political activists, Mnangagwa’s forked repressive hand has reached every grouping.
No one is safe from Mnangagwa except his family!
The dictator, Mnangagwa is the common denominator as far as our nervous conditions as citizens is concerned.
He is the number one enemy of citizens!
As rightly put forward by President Chamisa in #Agenda2021 speech, the time for citizens convergence against authoritarianism is now.
Change is what we all seek and it is within our reach. We are the change we seek.
We can not play victim card forever and watch while each one of us are caged on rotational basis at Mnangagwa’s will.
We deserve our freedom and we got to fight for it!
Defiance, resistance and resilience against dictatorship must be our daily bread.
Stephen Sarkozy Chuma
MDC Alliance Youth Assembly National Spokesperson
Chris Wilder has left his role as manager of Sheffield United.
Wilder took over at Bramall Lane in May 2016 and guided the club to promotion from League One in his first season.
He took Sheffield United into the Premier League just two seasons later and led them to a hugely creditable ninth-place finish in their first campaign back in the top flight.
However, the Blades have spent almost the entirety of this season bottom of the Premier League table and are currently 12 points off safety with 10 games remaining.
They face Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
A press conference with Wilder to preview that match was cancelled by Sheffield United on Friday.
Tensions between Wilder and club owner Abdullah Bin Musa’ad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud have heightened recently.
-Sky Sports
By A Correspondent- | A former Belvedere Teachers College lecturer, Mr Roben Mutwira has died in Leeds, UK.
Mr Mutwira was found dead at his home on Sunday.
The cause of death was not known at the time of writing.
A church report states that he has no biological family connections in the UK.
The full announcement reads:
It is with a very heavy heart and deepest sorrow that we announce the passing on of Mr Roben Mutwira on the 7th of March 2021.
Sekuru Mutwira was a much loved, active and respected member of the Leeds United Methodist Church.
As his Christian family, we have committed to ensure that his body is repatriated home so he is laid to rest kumusha as was his wish.
Mr Mutwira does not have biological family here in the UK and we are stepping in that gap as we have been his family over the past few years.
Although Sekuru had a funeral policy, unfortunately it had not yet matured. We appreciate any help that you can afford so that Mr Mutwira can be taken back home at the next possible opportunity.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thank you and be blessed.
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The Revolutionary Party ZANU PF has noted with contempt, the MDC A veiled threats to unseat a constitutionally elected Government following pronouncements by Mr Nelson Chamisa during his hollow address of 09 March 2021, dubbed, Agenda 2021.
In his long monologue, Mr Chamisa did not only fail to demonstrate leadership but failed to instil hope in his fractured party, instead, rumbling about seeking to establish pockets of resistance across the country similar to the ill-fated 31 July 2020 attempted violent demonstrations, whose sole attempt was to destabilise the country.
While, ZANU PF has the capacity to thwart such machinations, as a law abiding organisation, we rest the matter with the law enforcement agencies. The people of Zimbabwe have had enough of this childish rambling from a party clearly running short of oxygen. ZANU PF and its leadership have no agenda whatsoever to decimate any opposition political party.
We cherish democracy as born out of a protracted Liberation Struggle which freed our people from the shackles of colonialism and settler regime, winning freedom and independence in 1980. Of course there was no MDC then, not even in Zimbabwe’s womb. ZANU PF therefore urges political players to embrace dialogue and join others under POLAD in the spirit of frank engagements instead of focusing on divisive and polarising antics.
For the record, ZANU PF is proud of how our Government has rallied the nation in fighting Covid-19 and significant strides have been made including among others, acquiring the vaccine which has seen our frontline warriors being inoculated. It is therefore not only preposterous but irresponsible to say the least, for Mr Chamisa and his lot to suggest or opine that our government is using Covid-19 to delay by-elections.
The President, Cde ED Mnangagwa has reiterated severally, that his objective in all these measures put in place is to save our people’s lives because once lost, they can never be recovered. It is therefore mindboggling that given this imperative, Mr Chamisa’s faction is obsessed with by-elections which of course, by all standards have no effect to ZANU PF’s two thirds parliamentary majority.
Be that as it may, ZANU PF points it clearly, that the Party does not interfere with parliamentary recalls involving non members and does not interfere with the running of by-elections, which is a prerogative of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The Party is more than ready for the by-elections, except that we respect the measures put in place to save lives during these deadly times.
ZANU PF is quite alive however, that Mr Chamisa is under pressure to seek relevance in the face of mass exodus of key members from his party who have defected to the Revolutionary Party. This is not our problem, but his, and we shall continue to welcome all those who have elected to return back to ZANU PF, the People’s Party. That should not be equated to forming a one party state.
Zimbabwe remains a multiparty democracy and ZANU PF cherishes that. However, we don’t offer political consultancy to collapsing parties. As such, those tired of civil political engagement must stop venting out their frustration through experimenting with the country’s hard won Freedom, Peace and Unity. ZANU PF urges its membership to remain vigilant in the face of these renewed sponsored regime change machinations and implore the newly constituted DCCs to continue to preach the gospel of unity, peace and development in line with the New Dispensation’s mantra and President ED Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030. We remain unshaken and unwavering in our quest to deliver our 2018 electoral promises, as illustrated in our 2018 People’s Manifesto which remains the chapters and verses guiding our programmes.
President, Cde E.D Mnangagwa has declared 2021 a year of action and productivity. We call upon all our people to continue to focus on production, buoyed by the success story of the Pfumvudza / Intwasa Farming Programme to ensure that our nation continues to achieve food security. The ruling Party and government are determined to achieve an Upper Middle Income Economy by 2030.
The National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) recently launched by His Excellency the President, Cde E.D Mnangagwa has been embraced nationally and internationally. Our focus is on productivity, productivity and productivity across all sectors of the economy. Finally, let it be known that ZANU PF has no time for primitive politics with tribal undertones as we recently observed the people of Manicaland, Chipinge in particular being subjected to ridicule at the hands of opposition officials
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has followed up his recent meeting with Highlanders Football Club executive with another against rival Dynamos FC.
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba through his Jamwanda2 Twitter account posted about the meeting saying the meeting was part of Mnangagwa’s support to the most followed sport which has not been active since COVID-19 started.
“This morning His Excellency the President, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa met the Executive of Dynamos Football Club as part of his support for the national sport which has been frozen by COVID-19 pandemic.
“This inactivity has created financial challenges for most Clubs in the country, motivating the President to take a keen interest in their fate and how it can be improved. Football remains the leading sport in the country.
“The Club gave the President its iconic jersey bearing his initials. A few weeks back, His Excellency the President met with the hierarchy of Highlanders Football Club to listen to challenges they face in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic which has stymied contact sporting activities worldwide.
“Two key faces in Dynamos FC are former Minister of Information and Publicity, Hon Webster Shamu, and Cde Marechera, both war veterans. Cde Marechera who appears in the accompanying picture with Dynamos Chairman, participated in historic Zanla attack on Grand Reef Airbase, a mission which was led by late Paradzayi Zimondi, Augustine Chihuri,” said Jamwanda.
Tanzania’s main opposition leader has said President John Magufuli, an avowed coronavirus sceptic out of public view for nearly two weeks, is in India receiving medical treatment for COVID-19 and is in a serious condition.
Tundu Lissu, who lost last year’s election to Magufuli, on Thursday cited medical and security sources in Kenya for his information that the president had been transferred from a hospital in Kenya to India and was in a coma – but did not provide evidence.
Tanzanian government spokesmen have stayed mum during days of speculation over the 61-year-old Magufuli’s whereabouts and health.
In power since 2015 and nicknamed “The Bulldozer”, Magufuli was last seen on February 27 looking his normal robust self during a ceremony at State House in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city.
Lissu told the news agency Reuters that Magufuli was flown to Kenya’s Nairobi Hospital at the start of this week and then on to an unknown destination in India. “He’s comatose since yesterday morning,” he said, without elaborating.
Kenya’s Nation newspaper cited unidentified political and diplomatic sources on Wednesday saying that an African leader, which it did not name, was being treated for COVID-19 on a ventilator at a Nairobi hospital.
India’s foreign ministry and its high commission in Nairobi had no immediate comment.
Magufuli has played down the threat from COVID-19, saying God and remedies such as steam inhalation would protect Tanzanians. He has mocked coronavirus tests, denounced vaccines as part of a Western conspiracy to take Africa’s wealth, and opposed mask-wearing and social distancing.
“His COVID denialism in tatters, his prayer-over-science folly has turned into a deadly boomerang,” Lissu tweeted in the early hours of Thursday.
According to Tanzania’s constitution, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan would take over for the rest of the five-year term if the president is unable to discharge duties.
World Health Organization’s Africa director, Matshidiso Moeti, told a news conference on Thursday that she had no direct information on Magufuli’s health and it would be unwise to speculate. She noted that Tanzania now recognised the danger of COVID-19 following two senior officials’ death and said more data would be welcome.
“Whatever is the case with President Magufuli, we can only wish him well if these stories are indeed true, and we very much reiterate our preparedness to support the government and the people of Tanzania,” she said.
Tanzania stopped reporting coronavirus data in May last year when it said it had 509 cases and 21 deaths, according to data held at the WHO. In January, Magufuli said vaccines for the disease were “dangerous”.
“Vaccines are not good. If they were, then the white man would have brought vaccines for HIV/AIDS,” he said earlier this year.
However, in February in a surprise change in the official stance on coronavirus, Magufuli said the government had not forbidden the wearing of masks and encouraged those who wanted to do so.
However, he warned against what he claimed were faulty face coverings on sale in the country, suggesting that high coronavirus-related death rates worldwide could be linked to the uptake of such products and claiming those in Tanzania’s rural areas were less likely to fall victim to the virus because they tended not to wear them.
“The government has not forbidden mask-wearing. But we have to be careful about which masks we wear. We will perish. Don’t think we’re loved so much. Economic war is bad,” Magufuli told a congregation at a church service in Dar-es-Salaam.
-Al Jazeera
BREASTFEEDING is beautiful and natural.
It is a sacred bond between a mother and her young one.
However, it becomes scary when a woman in menopause breastfeeds a snake.
This is the case of a Chimanimani woman who has sent tongues wagging after being spotted at her friend’s house breastfeeding the giant reptile.
The hard to believe incident is now before Chief Mutambara’s court as two elderly friends – Gogo Savie Nenohwe and Gogo Ethel Sithole – are answering to the witchcraft allegations being levelled against them.
Gogo Nenohwe was spotted by a 12-year-old girl as she breastfed the snake while uttering names of fellow villagers whom she wanted her ‘baby’ to deal with.
Chief Mutambara urged the two women to consult a white garment prophetess, Madzimai Loice Mukono. The visit to Madzimai Mukono’s shrine saw the skeletons tumbling from the duo’s closets as the prophetess revealed that a snake that resides at Gogo Sithole’s homestead is used by the ladies for witchcraft.
When the case was heard before Chief Mutambara’s Court last week on Saturday, the key witness narrated the spine chilling incident.
“I saw Gogo Nenohwe breastfeeding a very big snake which had a red cloth and beads tied around it. After breastfeeding it, she took out a plate of food and fed the snake. I did not see what food she was feeding it, but I heard her muttering names of fellow villagers and telling the snake to deal with them,” narrated the minor.
After reporting the case to Gogo Sithole and realising that she was not taking any action, the young girl then reported the matter to other villagers. It was also brought before the village head, Ms Molline Nenohwe’s attention, who then took the issue to Chief Mutambara.
The two women were then summoned to the traditional leader’s court.
“Why is it that when this girl told you that she had seen your friend breastfeeding a snake at your house you did not take any action? It is clear that this girl is traumatised by what she saw,” said Chief Mutambara.
In her defence, Gogo Sithole said when the girl brought the matter to her attention, she could not travel to the chief’s court to make a report.
“I did not have money to bring the matter to your court. I also did not confront Nenohwe because I knew that once I confronted her, I would need to bring the matter before the chief’s court, yet I couldn’t do that at that moment,” she said.
But Gogo Sithole’s niece, Maria, said she used to share a room with the snake.
“I used to sleep in the room where Gogo Nenohwe was seen breastfeeding the snake. The snake stays in that room. I stopped using the room because of that and begged my aunt to move me to another room. Sometimes the snake comes out to bask in the sun,” said Maria.
Other villagers in Nenohwe Village also said they have come across a giant snake that has a red cloth tied around it. Villagers say the snake has been spotted basking in the sun at Gogo Sithole’s homestead.
Gogo Nenohwe remained tight-lipped during the hearing and refused to entertain the media after the court session. Madzimai Mukono is now on a mission to capture the snake.
“We went to Gogo Sithole’s homestead to capture the snake on Monday, but failed to do so as a multitude had gathered to witness the drama. We will go back later this week and we hope to succeed in our mission.
“After capturing the snake, we will bring it to the chief’s court,” said Madzimai Mukono.
-ManicaPost
A bus driver employed by Murerwa Bus Company which is attached to Zupco under the current franchise system died on the spot after he was crashed to death by his own bus last night in Mutare.
Manicaland police spokesman, Inspector Luxson Chananda, confirmed the accident which happened outside the Zupco Mutare depot.
He could not be drawn into revealing the name of the deceased as his relations have not been notified yet.
Circumstances were that the driver disembarked from the bus which was stationary but its hand brake failed resulting in the vehicle moving unattended and crashed him to death.
Traffic police officers quickly attended the scene and ferried the body to Mutare Provincial Hospital.
More to follow….
A heartbroken woman had to drag her unruly son to court after he came home drunk on several occasions and at one time dangled his manhood before her and urinated on the sofas after accusing her of giving him inadequate food.
Agnes Ndlovu has had no peace at the hands of her rowdy son, Dalubuhle Ncube (43), who insults her whenever he comes home from a beer binge.
Agnes told a court that her son at times comes home at around midnight and shouts at her.
She went on to say she had tried on several occasions to reprimand him, but he never cared to listen.
Instead he became so unruly and pushed her violently against the wall causing her to suffer a fractured arm.
Dalubuhle dangled his manhood in front of his mother and urinated on the sofas, while saying he was fixing her for giving him little sadza.
Seeing that her child had crossed the line, she approached the courts.
“I’m applying for a protection order against my son Dalubuhle who harasses me, he always comes home drunk and insults me for giving him little sadza. When I tried to reprimand him he pushed me against the wall and I fractured an arm. He would urinate on sofas saying he is fixing me and I had to leave him after he shouted obscenities at me.
What he did is against our African culture,” said the troubled Ndlovu.
The presiding magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube ordered Dalubuhle not to verbally and emotionally abuse his mother.
By A Correspondent- Police in Marondera have launched a probe into a suspected suicide incident which occurred at Mahusekwa District Hospital on Tuesday this week, involving a female patient.
NewsDay heard that on the fateful day, the patient, identified as Norest Matiyenga (38), from Chigodora village under Chief Chihota, fled from a female ward and went to the male ward on the first floor where she plunged to the ground headlong, leading to her death.
Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident and referred further questions to his bosses in Harare.
Although Mashonaland East provincial medical director Paul Matsvimbo could not be reached for comment yesterday, documents shown to NewsDay indicated that the now-deceased was admitted to the hospital on March 3.
On March 9, Matiyenga allegedly escaped from the female ward and proceeded to the male ward on the first floor where she jumped to her death.
-newsday
A man from Horongondo Village in Gokwe has been dragged to Chief Mkoka’s traditional court after he was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law.
A family insider, who spoke to B- Metro on condition of anonymity, said Tobias Chiyangwa (37), who works in Kwekwe, fell ill at work and decided to go home without telling his family that he was coming home.
He arrived home at around 2.30am on Thursday last week and headed straight to his bedroom hut. On entering his bedroom, he got the shock of his life as he found his stepfather, Levious Mataire (47), bonking his wife Moreblessing Chuma (28).
“It was sad after he caught his stepfather having sex with his wife Moreblessing. His stepfather tried to flee, but it was too late as he had already seen him. He did not do anything to them since he was not feeling well,” said the family insider.
The family insider went on to say a shamed Moreblessing fled.
“After being caught, Moreblessing failed to face her husband and has since fled to her parents’ home in Gweru,” said the family source.
When contacted for a comment Tobias said: “I caught them having sex on my matrimonial bed. I have since put the bed out of the bedroom and I will no longer use it. I reported the matter to Chief Mkoka. My wife has left for her parents’ home in Gweru and left a letter of apology under the pillow in our matrimonial bedroom,” said Tobias.
Chief Mkoka confirmed the incident.
“We are handling a matter of infidelity where a man was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law. If he is found guilty he would be fined three cattle for sleeping with his daughter-in-law and would be ordered to buy a new bed for his stepson,” he said.
By A Correspondent- With the nation still reeling in shock after a Harare woman Precious Teya (26) was arrested for bedding a 13-year-old boy, a 21-year-old woman in Bulawayo, who was employed as a maid, might just steal that “depraved” crown after she was also allegedly caught red-handed in the act with her employer’s 10-year-old boy.
Anele Mathe from Bradfield suburb lured her employer’s son, who is doing Grade Four at a local private school, and had sexual intercourse with him in his bedroom.
It is reported that on 20 February 2021 and at around 9pm Mathe was playing with the boy in his bedroom while other children were playing in another room.
She seized the opportunity to sexually groom the boy. She switched off the light and pulled his trousers down and also undressed in the process before she lay on the bed and told the boy to come on top of her.
She allegedly forced the boy’s manhood into her privates and instructed him how to do the sexual act.
It is alleged that while she was still in the middle of tutoring the boy on how to poke, his mother entered the room and found the two in the act.
The boy’s mother went and reported the matter to the police leading to Mathe’s arrest.
Mathe, who is now facing charges of aggravated indecent assault as defined in Section (66) (b) (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23, was not asked to plead when she appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja.
She is languishing in remand prison after the magistrate remanded her in custody to 26 April 2021.
-BMetro
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has given notice to resell housing stands repossessed after their owners failed to develop them within the stipulated timeframe.
In terms of section 5 of the Titles Registration and Derelict Lands Act, Chapter 20:20, council is empowered to repossess and resell undeveloped housing stands after five years.
“Whenever there remains due and unpaid for space of five years any rate or assessment payable to any municipality or other public body upon any immovable property in Zimbabwe and such property is abandoned, deserted and left derelict, and the owner thereof cannot be found, it shall be lawful for the person or body claiming such rate or assessment to apply to the High Court, stating the amount claimed to be due and the grounds for applying for relief under this Act,” the Act reads.
Council repossessed hundreds of undeveloped stands last year with owners citing the harsh economic climate as inhibiting their development.
Town clerk Christopher Dube said repossessed stands would be sold on a first-come first-served basis beginning today.
“Notice is hereby given that the BCC will be allocating a limited number of repossessed residential stands (17) on a first-come first-served basis to applicants on the council waiting list on Friday March 12, 2021,” part of the notice issued on Wednesday, read.
“Only applicants with full purchase price will be considered. The average stand prices are US$4 000 or Zimdollar equivalent for a 200-square metre stand size.”
Council periodically repossesses stands whose beneficiaries would not have developed over a certain period after purchase. After repossession, beneficiaries are given the first option to repurchase the stand at a price determined by the city valuer. Bulawayo has a housing waiting list of over 100 000, with less than 30 000 housing stands availed in the past decade despite a growing number of people in need of houses.
In December 2018, council approved the sale of housing stands in United States dollars a move that was widely denounced by residents as anti-poor and condemning several thousands of people on the councils’ waiting list to permanent lodgers.
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The avenging spirit of a man who was allegedly murdered by his lover’s brother almost 50 years ago is wreaking havoc in his killer’s family, demanding two more beasts as compensation after the 26 initially paid in the past.
The spirit of Chizemo is reportedly venting its anger on the Mashairenyi family in Mutambara, Chimanimani, following his grisly murder by Erick Mashairenyi.
When he appeared before Chief Mutambara’s court last week on Saturday, Mashairenyi confirmed that he, together with his friend only identified as Musoni, murdered Chizemo in 1974 after discovering that he was in love with his (Mashairenyi)’s sister.
According to Mashairenyi, the avenging spirit was appeased in the 1980s when he handed over 18 beasts to the Chizemos.
This, however, was after the then Chief Mutambara, the late Sam Mutambara, had instructed him to do so, and not the avenging spirit.
“The then chief ruled that I compensate the avenging spirit with 18 beasts. By then, the spirit was not yet wreaking havoc in my family. I followed the chief’s instructions hoping that the deceased’s spirit would not haunt me, but I was wrong,” said Mashairenyi.
Mashairenyi’s son, Tapuwa, said when the avenging spirit began manifesting in the 1990s, his father developed a mental illness and left home to stay on the streets.
“We did not think that it was Chizemo’s spirit affecting him as we had already appeased it. We finally discovered that Chizemo’s avenging spirit was behind my father’s mental illness in 2009 when the spirit demanded eight more beasts.
When the top-up was done, Mashairenyi recovered from the mental illness.
But twelve years later, the avenging spirit has begun making fresh demands of two more beasts.
The avenging spirit is also saying some traditional cloths should be handed over to the Chizemos.
While the Musonis are yet to face the wrath of the avenging spirit, Tapuwa begged Chief Mutambara to summon them so that they will pay the other beast to the Chizemos considering that the Mashairenyis have done the bulk of the compensations.
“Musoni died a long time ago and his children are not being tormented by Chizemo’s avenging spirit. It is just targeting us. The Musonis are so violent and we are afraid of approaching them. We have lost all our cattle in trying to appease Chizemo’s avenging spirit,” said Tapuwa.
But Chief Mutambara ordered the Mashairenyis to engage the Musonis and chart a way forward on how to appease the avenging spirit. Tapuwa pointed out that the Chizemos did not perform rituals to appease the deceased’s spirit when they received the compensation, hence the continued wrath of the spirit.
He said his marriages are not lasting and blamed it on the avenging spirit.
But the deceased’s daughter, Sarah Chizemo, said Tapuwa’s troubled relationships are not a result of her father’s avenging spirit.
“He has had six wives and all of them left because of his womanising antics. Have you ever heard of an avenging spirit that causes promiscuity? They should just pay up what they owe our family and not beat about the bush.
“Why would we accept our father’s spirit back into the family when they haven’t paid everything to us? We need what is due to us before conducting the rituals.
“Mashairenyi and his friend killed my father and I grew up without a father. I should have been a teacher leading a good life, but I failed to do so because there was no one to support my dream,” she said.
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By A Correspondent- A bitter woman who was allegedly infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by her ex-husband went on a rampage and beat up her former spouse and his alleged girlfriend after finding them sitting together in the living room.
Sikhululekile Moyo was married to Owen Moyo who works in Gweru.
According to Owen, he and his wife separated after a misunderstanding. They have a child together.
But it seems Sikhululekile, whose name literally means to be at peace and free, is not at peace with her ex-husband.
According to her troubled former husband Sikhululekile would allegedly phone Owen in the dead of the night and shout at him.
As if that was not enough she would also send vitriolic verbal attacks to her ex-husband.
The vilification did not end at that. Sikhululekile visited her former sweetheart and found him in the company of his alleged lover.
It is said she went berserk and beat them while accusing Owen of infecting her with an STI.
Owen had to flee to West Commonage Court and sought a protection order against his ex-wife.
Owen told the court that his ex-wife had a habit of ambushing and beating him together with his female companions.
“I am applying for a protection order against Sikhululekile Moyo who is my ex-wife. She harasses me and usually phones me during the dead of the night and insults me. When she meets me walking in the company of a female she would beat her or insult her. She also comes to my workplace and accuses me of not contributing to the upkeep of the child,” he said.
Sikhululekile defended herself saying: “I have never harassed him. I only went to his home after I was informed by his relative that he was sitting in the company of his girlfriend. I had to go there because I wanted money for the upkeep of the child and to visit his parents because they love me and still consider me as their daughter-in-law.”
She added: “I got angry after his girlfriend insulted me. I had to beat her up and I also beat Owen up because I was angry that he infected me with STI after he begged me to have sex with him saying he wants to marry me.”
The presiding magistrate granted Owen the protection order against Sikhululekile. Sikhululekile was ordered not to insult Owen and not to send him abusive WhatsApp messages and never to call him.
She was also ordered not to visit Owen at his workplace.
Unverified reports claim that Beitbridge border on the South Africa side has been closed by taxi operators, demanding that borders open to everyone failure trucks will also not move.
More to follow….
Local Government minister July Moyo is entangled in a scandal in which a company linked to a businessman at the centre of the Chilonga row was allegedly awarded a US$9,3 million contract to supply water pumps to the City of Harare without going to tender.
Treasury released the funds for the contract at the height of Harare’s crippling water crisis in October 2020.
This was after Moyo presented a paper in Cabinet requesting government to intervene to contain a potential water problem, following the city’s plea for assistance.
Moyo’s paper prompted the Cabinet to resolve that the Treasury urgently releases US$9,3 million to procure critical equipment for repairing the Morton Jaffray Water Works plant, which had been shut down.
Subsequently, the multi-million-dollar contract was awarded to Petricho Irrigation, which was represented by Paul Kruger in Zimbabwe, allegedly without going to tender.
In terms of the Procurement Act, any contract exceeding US$1 million should go through a public tender process.
The Procurement regulatory authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) acting chief executive officer Clever Ruswa confirmed that the contract was awarded without their involvement.
“It is the responsibility of Harare city council to plan and undertake all the procurement proceedings. If the procurement exceeds the stipulated thresholds that is when it comes to Praz for review by the Special Procurement Oversight committee (SPOC). The Special Procurement Oversight committee only reviews processes but does not award tenders,” Ruswa said.
“Praz has a monitoring and evaluation committee that monitors and evaluates procuring entities. If it picks some transactions which are of a criminal nature these will be forwarded to law enforcement agents or the office of the auditor General for further investigation.”
Interestingly, Petrichor Irrigation was allegedly given the contract at Moyo’s recommendation.
Ironically Kruger has, along with his business partner Darren Coetzee of Dendairy, also been at the centre of a storm triggered by a government directive to evict over 12 000 villagers from Chilonga communal lands in Chiredzi to pave way for a lucrative lucerne grass project.
Kruger and Coetzee are already producing the grass, a key ingredient in dairy cattle feed, in Kwekwe.
In October last year, the duo, in the company of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga toured Chiredzi, where they assured the restive villagers that they were not going to be evicted.
Statutory Instrument (SI) 50 promulgated by government would give Dendairy right over 10 000 hectares of land.
On Monday, government moved to cool flaring tempers by amending the SI, removing wording indicating that the evictions were meant to pave way for a lucerne grass project and replacing them with wording indicating that what would be established was an “irrigation project”.
Investigations by the Zimbabwe Independent this week revealed that procurement regulations were allegedly flouted in awarding the US$9,3 million contract to Petricho Irrigation, as legally provided tendering processes were not followed. It also emerged that Petricho has previously been engaged by the ministry of Local Government, which Moyo presides over, to proffer solutions to the country’s crippling water shortages, further raising questions of conflict of interest.
Active investigations are underway to establish circumstances under which the contract was awarded as the capital continues battling water shortages.
“We know from our privileged position that other arms of government are investigating areas around that contract,” a senior government official said.
“What is interesting here is that the minister recommended a company he has worked with at the ministry soon after he had encouraged government to offer financial assistance to avert a major water crisis. So we ended up with a situation whereby the company was cherrypicked for the contract and became a recipient of the funds released by Treasury.”
Moyo reportedly used the company’s previous similar works in Bulawayo and Gweru to raise its profile highlighting that it had “the correct engineering technicalities to be implemented”.
Moyo was quoted in the state-newspaper, Sunday News last year in may saying: “Engineer Kruger was in the city (Bulawayo) last week and he gave me a preliminary report where he said the city’s water supply could last for 13 months, all that is needed is the correct engineering technicalities to be implemented.
“What we are saying is that every city must have an independent engineering consulting firm. In Harare, they require US$29 million to address their water challenges, but when the consultant did (his) work the figure was revised down to US$9,3 million, Gweru wanted US$2,9 million, we have been able to solve the crisis using US$450 000, I am not being sceptical about Bulawayo, but I am saying let’s have a second opinion.”
Council insiders told the Independent this week that “the hasty awarding of the contract to Petricho effectively killed the spirit of competitiveness associated with public procurement. “In short, council can never be too sure if it got value for its money,” a Town house source said.
Contacted for comment yesterday, Moyo said he was having a meeting with the President.
City of Harare city council production manager Edmore Chawasemerwa, who superintended the installation of the pumps at Morton Jaffray Water Works, declined to comment. “I have referred all questions to the procurement (department). all those are procurement issues,” he said.
At the time of going to print, council procurement officials – supply chain manager Never murerwa and compliance officer abel Dzuke had not responded to questions.
Acting Town clerk mabhena moyo referred questions to Murerwa and Dzuke.
City spokesperson Michael Chideme said he had no answers to the questions yesterday.
However, sources allege that Chawasemerwa wrote to Kruger requesting for a bill of quantities (BoQ) relating to the work that was to be undertaken at Morton Jaffray, but did not get a response.
“Chawasemerwa knows so much about pumps, that is why he was insisting on a bill of quantities. But Kruger flatly refused to supply the bill of quantities and this infuriated Chawasemerwa, as he suspected that council could have been overcharged for the pumps it received,” a source alleged.
Kruger referred questions to officials he suggested were the “relevant people” without identifying them.
“I have forwarded your message to the relevant people,” Kruger said.
Petricho representative James Corey did not respond to questions.
Details about Petrichor Irrigation on its website show that the firm prides itself as a “world-class”, ‘turnkey’ irrigation service” that “designs, supplies and installs irrigation schemes.”
“We are the leading Agrico agents in Zimbabwe, offering robust products with cutting edge technology. We aim to provide value for money on our products, and to contribute to increase the farmers’ yields in our country,” the firm’s website reads.
With the capital’s water taps running dry for prolonged spells, authorities have explained that the acute shortage of foreign currency to import treatment chemicals and obsolete equipment at the pumping plants were the source of the challenges.
Harare has been struggling to provide water to its three million residents, giving rise to cholera and typhoid outbreaks, as people turn to unsafe water sources.-TheZimIndependent
JOHANNESBURG – AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died.
He was 72.
The news was confirmed in a statement from the royal house on Friday morning.
King Zwelithini had been in hospital for weeks for what was initially reported to be a problem with his blood glucose levels.
The royal house said his health took a turn for the worst and he passed away in the early hours of Friday morning.
They’ve also thanked South Africans for their prayers and support during his illness.
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MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says criticism from different quotas inspires him to provide leadership in Zimbabwe’s fight for political and economic emancipation.
He made the remarks while speaking at the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) press conference to remember the Save Zimbabwe Campaign prayer meeting that was heavily crushed by the police on 11 March 2007.
“Some are saying Chamisa is silent and some say Chamisa makes a lot of noise in Zanu PF depending where you are and I can understand because it’s also a source of inspiration because I realize that people have hope and they want us to do something and say something more and we will provide that.
“The greatest mistake any leader can ever make is to assume that the leader is the struggle and is to assume that the leader is the alpha and omega of what the people must do, let us take back the struggle to where it belongs in the hands of the people.
“The country we want to see is in our hearts and in our heads, we can only unleash it for our future generations and for ourselves when we begin to all act not as politicians not as trade unions, churches but as citizens but the bottom line is for us to go back to our common denominator that which unites us which is Zimbabwean,” said Chamisa.
Meanwhile, the MDC Alliance leader claimed he had reached out to President Emmerson Mnangagwa through letters and emissaries for dialogue but the latter has snubbed him.
“I have written so many letters to Mnangagwa, I have sent emissaries to Mnangagwa to say come let us reason together this problem of Zimbabwe is too big for you, you are incapable of solving it alone, it takes two to tango come let’s look at the problem together but he does not listen. He has refused to listen, he has refused to understand where we are coming from.
“You can’t say the country is normal when Makomborero is in jail, when the student leaders are in jail, when Hopewell Chin’ono has charges, when senior political leaders in the MDC Alliance have charges and when workers have charges that cannot be normal. You cannot be the only one who is normal when everyone is wrong, that is what has to be corrected but it starts with understanding that something is fundamentally broken and it needs to be fixed and can only be fixed by all of us,” he said.
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By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has joined forces with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) – The Hawks – to seize and forfeit 10 luxury properties bought through proceeds of crime.
This is part of efforts by Zimbabwe to repatriate funds that were externalised by highly organised criminal syndicates that have been bleeding the economy.
South Africa is home to millions of Zimbabweans who work in the neighbouring country, but the rich and famous who built empires through illicit financial flows also splurged millions of rands buying properties in areas such as Sandton and Dainfern – equivalent of Borrowdale Brooke Estate in Harare.
To track the properties for forfeiture, Zacc has roped in Interpol and The Hawks to close in on suspected criminals.
Zacc head of legal affairs Jessie Majome said plans were underway to track assets that comprise of ill-gotten wealth.
In Europe, lavish homes in Switzerland and Sweden bought by corrupt Zimbabweans will also be forfeited to the State.
As reported in January by the Zimbabwe Independent, Zacc has seized several plush homes and top-of-the-range cars like Range Rovers, Mercedes Benz and BMW, valued at over ZW$2 billion (US$2,38 million) from former public and private sector top officials including ex-cabinet ministers like Prisca Mupfumira and Walter Mzembi. Majome said: “Zacc signed Memoranda of understanding on corruption busting, including asset recovery in Southern Africa with Botswana and Zambia; in Europe with Sweden and Switzerland”.
Locally, she said the anti-graft board has filed two fresh cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to seize and forfeit houses in Harare. The NPA will then make applications at the High Court for assert seizures.
The two new cases make the pending High Court seizure applications to 11 “with one – the Russell Mwenye case, having concluded successfully at that”.
Apart from the NPA, Zacc also works with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s investigating arm – the Financial Intelligence Unit to fight crime using the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act.
“Our other cases are still pending especially given the recent lockdown. Our progress was hampered because our stakeholders that we rely on for investigations and profiling were also under lockdown, such as the deeds, companies, vehicle and births registries and the Financial Intelligence Unit,” Majome said.
“The chief Justice’s practice direction also placed our cases outside the ones that the courts were handling, that is, new criminal and urgent cases.”
Zacc has been busy seizing properties in high-end suburbs such as Borrowdale, Gletwin, Glen Lorne and Greystone Park, as owners failed to account for the source of wealth and could have violated the money Laundering and Proceeds of crime act.
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By A Correspondent- Two private security guards have been arrested after they allegedly broke into gold miner and clergyman, Mathias Madziwanzira’s Ruwa home at the weekend, where they stole goods valued at $670 565, a passport and a R60 000 wrist watch, among other items.
Mandiwanzira is the leader of Mathias and Mildred Ministries.
Chrispen Chiwashira (26), employed by Milmath Security, and Henry Mateyo (50), employed by Safeguard Security, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi, who remanded them in custody to March 25 for trial.
In denying them bail, Mangosi said there was overwhelming evidence that the accused committed the crime as shown by the CCTV footage which was recorded as they gained entry into the house through the roof.
The pair allegedly dug a hole at the gate to gain entry into the premises. Among the stolen items were expensive perfumes valued at US$3 600, and a passport belonging to Mildred, Mandiwanzira’s wife.
Lancelot Mutsokoti represented the State.
Last year, nine armed robbers pounced on Madziwanzira’s home and stole processed gold, a pistol and cash.
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By A Correspondent- A Harare based Chinese investor, who allegedly raped his 17-year-old housemaid for months, promising to take her to China was on Wednesday hauled before magistrate Judith Taruvinga, who granted him $15 000 bail.
Li Qiang (61) was not asked to plead and his matter was remanded to March 23.
As he was about to leave the court premises, Li was immediately arrested by immigration officers for breaching his conditions of stay in Zimbabwe.
Allegations are that in September last year, the complainant was cleaning Qiang’s bedroom when the latter entered and locked the door from inside and raped her.
After the abuse, he allegedly ordered her to stay at his house as he promised to take her to China.
It is further alleged that he continued to rape her on several occasions, but the matter came to light when complainant visited her grandmother and narrated her ordeal.
A police report was made, leading to Li’s arrest.
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By A Correspondent- Chilonga villagers, whose impending eviction from their ancestral communal lands has caused a major outcry, have vowed to stay put, accusing government of toying with them.
Some of the villagers, who spoke to the Zimbabwe Independent this week, said government misled them by giving them repeated assurances that they would not be moved, only to be hit by a Statutory Instrument two weeks ago legalising their eviction.
In October last year, the villagers ambushed Vice-President Costantino Chiwenga, when he went on a tour of the winter maize project at Hippo Valley’s Kilimanjaro project in Chiredzi and asked him to clarify their fate.
Chiwenga, at the time, assured them that they would not be moved since the country had plenty of land.
The Vice-President appealed for amicable conflict resolution. He was accompanied by commercial farmers Nick Swanepoel and Paul Kruger, when he implored citizens to dialogue wherever there are disagreements.
The Chiredzi villagers said the government’s Statutory Instrument contradicted Chiwenga’s assurances.
Chiwenga said at the time: “We have plenty of land, so let’s open it. Let’s create and give our people jobs here. No one is being moved from their land. There is no other country which will be created. God did his job and finished it. He is not going to create another world. Let’s forget about it. So our small teapot, let’s treasure it. Let’s work together. Let’s not be confrontational. If there is any problem in the country, let’s sit down and resolve it amicably.”
However, a representative of Chilonga village heads Vhelemu Livison Chikutu said there was no proper consultation with villagers, who were totally opposed to the government decision to forcibly move them.
“We cannot allow our ancestral land to be auctioned while we clap hands,” he said.
“If we ever allow this Darren Coetzee and Kruger to grab our land without resistance, then our children will never forgive us. We won’t go anywhere and that is why we had to apply for an interdict challenging the constitutionality of Statutory Instrument 50 of 2021 which was promulgated by government last week, together with its empowering provision being section 10(3)(d) of the Communal Land Act,” Chituku added.
“The government is not living up to its promises. If you remember last year, VP Chiwenga told us that whenever we have a deadlock, we should resolve the problem amicably. He also assured us that we will not be displaced, but the opposite is true.
“They just came up with an SI which had February 26 2021 as a deadline for us to vacate our ancestral land. Our destination was not specified. This shows how hypocritical our government can be. What the Vice-President said and what is on the ground is on the contrary. Anyway the bottom line is we are not going anywhere. We are waiting for them to make the next move said,” he further said.
Chituku was the first applicant while the land rights pressure group, the Masvingo Centre for Advocacy, Research and Development (Macrad) is the second applicant.
The SI 50 of 2021 ordered the Shangaan community to permanently relocate from the Chilonga communal land and the setting aside of such land effectively started from February 26, 2021, being the day of publication.
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela) has filed an urgent chamber application at the Masvingo High Court seeking to interdict government from going ahead with its plan to displace more than 12 000 villagers from Chilonga in Chiredzi to pave way for a lucerne farming project.
Government issued another SI 163A of 2021 stating that the Chilonga project was an irrigation scheme.
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By A Correspondent- Government has acknowledged that shortage of vehicle number plates countrywide is causing inconveniences to motorists who are sometimes arrested for driving unregistered cars.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said the shortage of number plates is caused by the fact that the country imports them.
Minister Mhona said this in response to MDC-A Makoni Central MP Mr David Tekeshe who had asked him what Government was doing to address the number plates problem during the Wednesday’s Question and Answer session in the National Assembly.
Mr Tekeshe said it was worrying that police were arresting motorists for driving cars without number plates when the problem lies with the department responsible for their issuance.
Minister Mhona said Government is working to address the shortage of number plates.
“Yes, it is true that the issue of number plates has caused havoc in our country. The number plates that we use in this country are imported which means we need foreign currency to buy the number plates” he said.
Minister Mhona however, said what was encouraging was that the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Prof Amon Murwira was working with students from various universities to solve the issue of number plates.
“So in the near future I believe the Minister will be coming to this House with good news that number plates are now being manufactured locally thereby improving supply of the number plates and also saving foreign currency,” he said.
Minister Mhona said Government departments need to reach a consensus to avoid inconveniencing motorists.
“The issue that he has raised also touches on the Ministry of Home Affairs, but as he has said, I would like to propose that the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development work together with the Ministry of Home Affairs so that we have a way forward in resolving this issue, so that people with cars that have temporary number plates can move on our roads freely,” said Minister Mhona.
He said the country was also losing a lot of revenue as unregistered vehicles were not remitting any tax to the country.
“The number plates that are given when entering into the country are not the same with the number plates that are then put on the vehicle. Furthermore, these temporary plates are not good for our economy because if a car has temporary number plates, that car is not registered and as such does not pay the fees. When the car is finally issued with our number plates, that is when the Government benefits especially the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, through registration fees. It is our wish to start manufacturing these number plates locally as soon as possible,” he said.-statemedia
At a time when it’s been revealed he is being trained for an ambassadorial role, the controversial preacher, Uebert Angel has already announced he is relocating to Greece.
Uebert Angel (real surname, Mudzanire) has attempted a-Bushiri on his list of victims (for sex offences and fraud) by flying from UK to Zimbabwe following the launching of the offloading of the 6 year long investigation by ZimEye into his misconduct and abuses in December 2020, which was this year resumed two weeks ago.
Mudzanire is now an ambassador, if official documents at the Foreign Affairs Ministry two days ago, are anything to go by. The development further suggests he was already an ambassador by end of last year when his mentee Shepherd Bushiri secretly fled South Africa on a Malawian diplomatic passport, running away from prosecution for fraud.
What would make him desert the UK, religious pilgrimage, or another kind of excursion? Angel currently has police cases piling up in UK.
The events since November last year suggest Uebert Angel obtained life lessons from Shepherd Bushiri’s escape which made him rush to negotiate a diplomatic placing in his home country, Zimbabwe 3 weeks later.
On the 8th December, the preacher announced saying him and his wife are now relocating to Central Macedonia.
He wrote in his Facebook portal:
“BeBe and I are making GREECE our HOME in CENTRAL MACEDONIA in the prophetic city of THESSALONIKI to be exact. Why THESSALONIKI?
“That’s where the Letter to the THESSALONIANS is addressed to and the ONLY book where the RAPTURE is referred to explicitly… so this is a prophetic CITY.
“We are in the process of establishing THE GOOD NEWS TV studio as we speak. JESUS IS COMING SOON. We are not moving from BRITAIN > though… so no changes there.
“Right now we are getting ready for the grand opening of the 1200 seater BRIERLEY HILL CONVENTION CENTRE in UK this 2021, THE HIPPODROME (Harare), THE GOOD NEWS CITY (Zim) & many more around the world.”
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A MAN from Horongondo Village in Gokwe has been dragged to Chief Mkoka’s traditional court after he was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law.
A family insider, who spoke to B- Metro on condition of anonymity, said Tobias Chiyangwa (37), who works in Kwekwe, fell ill at work and decided to go home without telling his family that he was coming home.
He arrived home at around 2.30am on Thursday last week and headed straight to his bedroom hut. On entering his bedroom, he got the shock of his life as he found his stepfather, Levious Mataire (47), bonking his wife Moreblessing Chuma (28).
“It was sad after he caught his stepfather having sex with his wife Moreblessing. His stepfather tried to flee, but it was too late as he had already seen him. He did not do anything to them since he was not feeling well,” said the family insider.
The family insider went on to say a shamed Moreblessing fled.
“After being caught, Moreblessing failed to face her husband and has since fled to her parents’ home in Gweru,” said the family source.
When contacted for a comment Tobias said: “I caught them having sex on my matrimonial bed. I have since put the bed out of the bedroom and I will no longer use it. I reported the matter to Chief Mkoka. My wife has left for her parents’ home in Gweru and left a letter of apology under the pillow in our matrimonial bedroom,” said Tobias.
Chief Mkoka confirmed the incident.
“We are handling a matter of infidelity where a man was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law. If he is found guilty he would be fined three cattle for sleeping with his daughter-in-law and would be ordered to buy a new bed for his stepson,” he said.- B-Metro
NO good has ever come out of bedding a married woman and even if you are a man of God, the Lord will not protect you from a raging jilted husband.
We are reminded of these words by a horrendous incident which happened in Zananda Village under Chief Nhema’s area in Shurugwi, Midlands province where a prophet is feared to have suffered impotence after his manhood was sliced with a piece of a broken beer bottle by a gold panner who had caught him having sex with his wife in their matrimonial bedroom.
Richard Mbaya, popularly known as Madzibaba Richy, will live to rue the day Sunday Madamba busted him bedding his wife, Waraidzo Mapuranga.
It is reported that Madamba was enraged when he unexpectedly came home to find his wife canoodling in bed with Madzibaba Richy.
According to a source from the area, Mapuranga was frequenting prayers and fellowships at Madzibaba Richy’s church until she became so close to the “Man of God”.
It is alleged that Madamba, who was also suspecting his wife of cheating on him, had his suspicions confirmed when he came home unexpected.
Upon arrival he couldn’t believe his ears when he heard his wife groaning in pleasure while enjoying the prophet’s one-eyed monster.
Boiling with anger, he forced open the door and found the two giving each other the time of their lives. Madamba short-circuited the two lovebirds’ intimate act when he started assaulting them.
“He first threw several punches to his wife and intensified his assaults with booted feet before he turned to Madzibaba Richy. He violently pulled him and kicked him all over the body before he struck him several times with a beer bottle on the head.
“And things took an even more sinister turn when he broke a beer bottle and used its pieces to stab Madzibaba Richy on his back and manhood.
“Reports from his relatives are that he has not had an erection since and it is feared that the injuries might be permanent. He is also having trouble urinating,” said the source who declined to be named.
The source further said during the attack both Madzibaba Richy and Mapuranga screamed like trapped animals while receiving a thorough hiding from Madamba.
Although Madamba could not be reached for comment, his wife confirmed the incident. She however, disputed that she was caught having sex with Madzibaba Richy.
“What you heard is untrue. When my husband came home, he just found Madzibaba Richy in the house conducting some prayers. How can we have sex in the presence of the children? He was just incensed why I had invited him without his consent,” said Mapuranga before she hung up her phone.
After he suffered the horror assault and out of shame Madzibaba Richy reportedly left the area to an unknown destination- B-Metro
NO good has ever come out of bedding a married woman and even if you are a man of God, the Lord will not protect you from a raging jilted husband.
We are reminded of these words by a horrendous incident which happened in Zananda Village under Chief Nhema’s area in Shurugwi, Midlands province where a prophet is feared to have suffered impotence after his manhood was sliced with a piece of a broken beer bottle by a gold panner who had caught him having sex with his wife in their matrimonial bedroom.
Richard Mbaya, popularly known as Madzibaba Richy, will live to rue the day Sunday Madamba busted him bedding his wife, Waraidzo Mapuranga.
It is reported that Madamba was enraged when he unexpectedly came home to find his wife canoodling in bed with Madzibaba Richy.
According to a source from the area, Mapuranga was frequenting prayers and fellowships at Madzibaba Richy’s church until she became so close to the “Man of God”.
It is alleged that Madamba, who was also suspecting his wife of cheating on him, had his suspicions confirmed when he came home unexpected.
Upon arrival he couldn’t believe his ears when he heard his wife groaning in pleasure while enjoying the prophet’s one-eyed monster.
Boiling with anger, he forced open the door and found the two giving each other the time of their lives. Madamba short-circuited the two lovebirds’ intimate act when he started assaulting them.
“He first threw several punches to his wife and intensified his assaults with booted feet before he turned to Madzibaba Richy. He violently pulled him and kicked him all over the body before he struck him several times with a beer bottle on the head.
“And things took an even more sinister turn when he broke a beer bottle and used its pieces to stab Madzibaba Richy on his back and manhood.
“Reports from his relatives are that he has not had an erection since and it is feared that the injuries might be permanent. He is also having trouble urinating,” said the source who declined to be named.
The source further said during the attack both Madzibaba Richy and Mapuranga screamed like trapped animals while receiving a thorough hiding from Madamba.
Although Madamba could not be reached for comment, his wife confirmed the incident. She however, disputed that she was caught having sex with Madzibaba Richy.
“What you heard is untrue. When my husband came home, he just found Madzibaba Richy in the house conducting some prayers. How can we have sex in the presence of the children? He was just incensed why I had invited him without his consent,” said Mapuranga before she hung up her phone.
After he suffered the horror assault and out of shame Madzibaba Richy reportedly left the area to an unknown destination- B-Metro
A MAN from Horongondo Village in Gokwe has been dragged to Chief Mkoka’s traditional court after he was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law.
A family insider, who spoke to B- Metro on condition of anonymity, said Tobias Chiyangwa (37), who works in Kwekwe, fell ill at work and decided to go home without telling his family that he was coming home.
He arrived home at around 2.30am on Thursday last week and headed straight to his bedroom hut. On entering his bedroom, he got the shock of his life as he found his stepfather, Levious Mataire (47), bonking his wife Moreblessing Chuma (28).
“It was sad after he caught his stepfather having sex with his wife Moreblessing. His stepfather tried to flee, but it was too late as he had already seen him. He did not do anything to them since he was not feeling well,” said the family insider.
The family insider went on to say a shamed Moreblessing fled.
“After being caught, Moreblessing failed to face her husband and has since fled to her parents’ home in Gweru,” said the family source.
When contacted for a comment Tobias said: “I caught them having sex on my matrimonial bed. I have since put the bed out of the bedroom and I will no longer use it. I reported the matter to Chief Mkoka. My wife has left for her parents’ home in Gweru and left a letter of apology under the pillow in our matrimonial bedroom,” said Tobias.
Chief Mkoka confirmed the incident.
“We are handling a matter of infidelity where a man was caught having sex with his daughter-in-law. If he is found guilty he would be fined three cattle for sleeping with his daughter-in-law and would be ordered to buy a new bed for his stepson,” he said.- B-Metro
The UEFA Champions League returned to action this week with Serie A giants, Juventus, and La Liga giants, Barcelona being shown the exit door.
We present below the results of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 matches played Tuesday and Wednesday.
Juventus 3-2 FC Porto (Aggregate: 4 – 4, Porto wins on away goals). Juventus goals came from Federico Chiesa 49′, 63′ and Adrien Rabiot 117′ while Porto got goals from Sérgio Oliveira 19′ (P), 1
Dortmund 2-2 Sevilla (Aggregate: 5 – 4) Dortmund got goals from Erling Haaland 35′, 54′ (P) while Sevilla got theirs from Youssef En-Nesyri 68′ (P), 90+6′
PSG 1-1 Barcelona (Aggregate: 5 – 2) PSG got their goal from Kylian Mbappé 30′ (P) while Barcelona got theirs from Lionel Messi 37′
Liverpool 2-0 Leipzig (Aggregate: 4 – 0) The Reds got their goals from Mohamed Salah 70′ and Sadio Mané 74′
Matches to be played next week:
Real Madrid v Atalanta (16 March at 22:00)
Machester City v Mönchengladbach (16 March at 22:00)
Bayern Munich v Lazio (17 March at 22:00)
Chelsea v Atlético Madrid (17 March at 22:00)- UEFA
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has released a statement clarifying the issue of the 2021 school calendar after it had been speculated that the Association of Trust Schools’ (ATS) has its own 2021 school calendar. We present the statement in full below.
It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education that there are claims that the Association of Trust Schools’ (ATS) has its own 2021 school calendar.
The Ministry takes this opportunity to advise its valued learners, parents, guardians, teachers and other stakeholders that in terms of the Education (Non-Government Schools) Regulations of 2005, Section 9 (1): “The Secretary shall prepare an annual school calendar to determine the days during each term when pupils shall be required to attend school for instruction,”
The regulations further state in Section 9 (3): “In special circumstances, the Secretary…may permit a school to open or close, or both, on dates other than those specified by the school calendar for any term.”
The Secretary has published the revised 2021 school calendar and has not allowed any school to deviate from it. All schools are, therefore, expected to adhere to the 2021 school calendar announced by Government.
For ease of reference, pursuant to a Cabinet decision announced on 2 March 2021, all schools will open on 15 March 2021 for examination classes and open on 22 March 2021 for non-examination classes. The first term will run until 4 June 2021 and the second term will begin on 28 June 2021 and close on 10 September 2021 while the third term will begin on 4 October 2021 through to 17 December 2021.
All well-meaning public and private schools, including ATS schools, should therefore abide by the Ministry’s 2021 school calendar. Any deviation from the above school calendar announced will attract censorship with the sternest penalty being deregistration of the deviant school.
Responsible authorities of schools are also advised to be guided by the set down Ministry procedures on the collection of school fees.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education maintains all authority in the governance of the education system in Zimbabwe as it remains committed to provide equitable, quality, inclusive, relevant and competence-driven Primary, Secondary and Non-formal education at all times.
The Ministry reinforces the wearing of face masks, physical distancing as well as handwashing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in all school centres as preparations continue for the safe opening of schools and the accelerated implementation of t ching and learning activities.
Mrs Tumisang Thabela SECRETARY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Police have fired shots in the air to disperse members of the radical Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) who staged a flash demo at the city’s central police station yesterday over the alleged harassment of their leader.
The rowdy secessionist group members accused suspected security agents of leading an onslaught on their leader, Mqondisi Moyo, whom they said had his home raided on Tuesday evening.
Moyo was, however, said not to have been present when the alleged home raid took place. This comes as Moyo and his party members were involved in a violent confrontation with a man they evicted from a Ntabazinduna farm early this week.
Yesterday, the MRP supporters caught the police off guard when they marched straight to the front of Bulawayo Central in a spontaneous demo — before barricading the road — and creating a traffic logjam in the process.
Some of the MRP members lit tyres in front the police station while others hurled stones at bemused police officers.
The police officers were visibly perplexed by the spontaneous demonstration and how quickly temperatures rose during the disturbances which lasted for close to 30 minutes.
Police finally reacted by firing warning shots to disperse the marauding crowd. However, speaking after the incident, Moyo claimed that one of his members had been shot.
“Khethani Ndlovu has been shot on the left leg with live bullets. So far 10 of our members have been arrested,” the MRP president said.
Acting Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson, Nomalanga Msebele, confirmed the arrests and said investigations into the protest were ongoing.
“We are aware of the case and I can confirm that there were arrests but investigations are still in progress,” Msebele told the Daily News.
Meanwhile, nine Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) members who were arrested yesterday have since been remanded in custody to 16 March 2021, where their Lawyers will make a bail application. They are at Grey Remand Prison pending bail application. Meanwhile the police arrested another Party member around Tredgold Court today afternoon.
The nine Cdes, Sibongile Banda, Tinos Nkomo, Livson Ncube, Maxwell Nkosi, Mongameli Mlotshwa, Welcome Moyo, Nkosilathi Ncube, Ackim Ndebele, and Busi Moyo are charged with public violence. This is despite the fact that none of all those arrested is inclined to public violence. Again, none of them was part of those that were outside when the police officers started firing bullets to people who were outside.
Two Gweru police officers are battling for life at a local private hospital after they were allegedly shot by a gang of six gunmen, while responding to a robbery at a businessman’s house.
Following the swift reaction by the police, the robbers only got away with US$230 and a Mazda MPV vehicle which they dumped a few metres from the house before disappearing into the night.
The robbers had allegedly taken the family of the businessman hostage and had started torturing his relative to coerce him to give them money they assumed he kept in his house.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident which happened on Tuesday evening in Gweru.
He said police were not releasing the name of the businessman and where he stays for security reasons as investigations are underway.
Asst Comm Nyathi said one robber allegedly scaled the pre-cast wall, forced entry into the house and demanded money from the businessman while pointing a gun at him.
He said when there was some resistance from the businessman five more robbers armed with pistols entered the house.
“Information we got is that some police officers reacted to a robbery that was taking place at the businessman’s house in Gweru. It is said one robber entered the house first and when he faced some resistance from the businessman, five more robbers got into the house and took the family hostage and tortured one of his relatives. During the robbery, the businessman managed to contact the police who responded swiftly,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
He said the police arrived at the house unexpectedly disturbing the robbers who started shooting at them. Asst Comm Nyathi said two police officers were shot before reinforcements were summoned to the scene.
“Sensing that police reinforcements were on their way, the robbers decided to flee and drove off in a Mazda MPV which they dumped just a few metres from the house before fleeing on foot into the dark of the night,” he said.
Asst Comm Nyathi said the robbers went away with US$230. He said the two police officers were taken to a local hospital where they are being treated for gunshot wounds.
“What I can tell these robbers is that the long arm of the law is catching up with them. We are going to arrest them because we have leads,” Asst Comm Nyathi said. -Chronicle
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC MDC Alliance leader, President Chamisa is humbled by the overwhelming support from citizens who have faith in the people’s project.
President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:
THANK YOU ZIMBABWE! I’m so humbled by the inspiring comments and positive feedback from you all. Hundreds of thousands followed.
Amazing and phenomenal numbers tuned in and watched the Agenda 2021 address on various platforms. Come let us converge and reason together for CHANGE. JOIN US in this FIGHT FOR REAL CHANGE. Victory is certain! Let’s build and make OUR ZIMBABWE GREAT!
God bless you all my beloved.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC MDC Alliance leader, President Chamisa is humbled by the overwhelming support from citizens who have faith in the people’s project.
President Chamisa wrote on Twitter:
THANK YOU ZIMBABWE! I’m so humbled by the inspiring comments and positive feedback from you all. Hundreds of thousands followed.
Amazing and phenomenal numbers tuned in and watched the Agenda 2021 address on various platforms. Come let us converge and reason together for CHANGE. JOIN US in this FIGHT FOR REAL CHANGE. Victory is certain! Let’s build and make OUR ZIMBABWE GREAT!
God bless you all my beloved.
Tinashe Sambiri|The nation has been plunged into mourning following the death of former Studio 263 actress, Vimbai Jari, real name Anne Nhira.
Nhira succumbed to severe injuries after she was mugged in South Africa.
On her Instagram account, Anne Nhira( 38), described herself as Zimbabwe’s diamond.
” Anne died from injuries she sustained during a robbery. On her Instagram account in December 2020, Anne said life was too short. “Be silly, be fun, be different, be crazy, be cool. BE YOU. Because life is too short to be anything but HAPPY.
She came to the limelight as Vimbai Jari in Studio 263, aired on the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). One of the most successful local productions to date, the soapie premiered in 2002, fixed on Harare’s fast lane lifestyles,” a leading showbiz publication reported.
Tinashe Sambiri|Bishop Ancelimo Magaya has said Zimbabwe is going through a vicious cycle of brutality due to suppression of dissenting voices by the panicky Zanu PF regime.
Bishop Magaya made the remarks at the Save Zimbabwe commemoration event in Harare.
Speaking at the same event, MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa called for a collective approach as citizens fight for democracy and freedom.
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DIET & NUTRITION
How Do You Tell the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates?
Everyone needs to eat carbohydrates, but that doesn’t mean you should fuel up with cookies, candy, and potato chips.
By Moira Lawler and Diana Rodriguez
Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
Last Updated: March 3, 2021
Medically Reviewed
cake pastry vs bean legumes illustration
Cake and beans are both sources of carbs, but they are far from equal in quality.Everyday Health
Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet, but it’s important to know they’re not all created equal. How do you tell the difference between “good carbs” and “bad carbs”? The answer is both simple — and complex.
Here’s everything you need to know about making smart carbohydrate choices.
A Carbohydrate Can Be a Simple Carb or a Complex Carb
Carbohydrates, often referred to as just “carbs,” are your body’s primary energy source, according to MedlinePlus. The three main types of carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fiber. They’re called “simple” or “complex” on the basis of their chemical makeup and what your body does with them. Because many foods contain one or more types of carbohydrates, it can be tricky to understand what’s healthy for you and what’s not.
Simple carbohydrates are composed of easy-to-digest sugars, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Some of these sugars are naturally occurring, such as those in fruits and in milk, while refined or processed sugars are usually added to foods like candies, baked goods, and soda. These simple carbs are quickly absorbed through the gut and can cause a spike in blood sugar levels, says Alicia Galvin, RD, the resident dietitian for Sovereign Laboratories in Dallas.
On nutrition labels, added sugars can go by several different names, including brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, fructose, glucose, maltose, malt syrup, sucrose, honey, agave nectar, molasses, and fruit juice concentrates, according to Harvard Health Publishing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires all nutrition labels to clearly identify the number of added sugars per serving in the product, directly beneath the total sugar count.
Then there are complex carbohydrates, which are found in whole grains, legumes, and vegetables, and contain longer chains of sugar molecules, according to MedlinePlus. “Complex carbs have an additional component — fiber, which is technically a type of carbohydrate, but it’s not digested and absorbed,” Galvin says. “That not only feeds the good gut bacteria, but it also allows for the absorption of the carbohydrate to be slower into the bloodstream, so it won’t spike glucose levels and insulin levels like a simple carbohydrate would.”
This in turn provides you with a more consistent amount of energy, says Sandra Meyerowitz, MPH, RD, a nutritionist and owner of Nutrition Works in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Details on Simple Carbohydrates
Foods that contain simple carbohydrates aren’t necessarily bad — it depends on the food. For instance, fruits and dairy products contain some simple carbs, but they are drastically different from other foods that contain simple carbs, like cookies and cakes. Processed sweets tend to contain refined sugar, too, and lack key nutrients your body needs to be healthy, according to the AHA.
“There are health benefits to eating fruit versus eating a piece of white bread,” Galvin says. “Fruit does contain fiber, and also antioxidants and polyphenols and other good nutritional benefits.”
Dairy also contains healthy nutrients, such as calcium, protein, and sometimes probiotics (if live active cultures are present), Galvin says. The protein component is key to helping dairy behave more like a complex carbohydrate. “Protein helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream and helps keep appetite levels steady so you don’t have swings of insulin levels and blood glucose going up and down,” Galvin says.-
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Zimbabweans seeking health care will have to fork out more for health insurance as medical aid societies have hiked contributions over the last few months for members paying in local currency.
Some of the schemes have increased contributions by more than 100 percent for both corporate and individuals.
Although some medical aid societies are yet to review member contributions, patients have had to fork out extra money to cover shortfalls.
A circular from Bon Vie medical aid scheme said contributions will be increased with effect from April 1, 2021.
“The cost of healthcare has continued to rise due to pressures from increasing medical inflation, added cost layers due to Covid-19 and exchange rate fluctuations.
“It is with this background that your medical aid scheme is instituting a marginal upward review of contribution for the Zim dollar packages,” reads the statement.
Bon Vie said the move was aimed at realigning their payouts and benefits with prevailing healthcare costs and demands, but also keeping in mind the affordability aspect.
For members contributing under corporate packages, the cheapest plan is now pegged at $413 from $200 for both adults and children. The Mukwa lite plan is now pegged at $2 339 for adults and $1 415 for children from $1 113 and $673 respectively.
First Mutual Health also increased member contributions in February this year citing the alignment of service fees with the prevailing auction rate.
“In response to this development, the fund has adopted the AFHOZ scientific tariffs that are indexed against the auction rate. Our Standard Plan prices are below sustainable levels and the review is necessary to maintain the value of benefits and reduce the incidents of shortfalls,” the scheme said in a statement early this year.
First Mutual Health said after the review of contributions and benefits, it was still in a transitory phase of aligning the contributions and benefits to the claims pattern of its membership.
This indicates that contributions are likely to increase again this year.
“We are cognisant of the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on business operations and individual livelihoods.
“The rates have been structured in a manner which seeks to strike a balance between affordability to our members and ensuring the scheme continues to offer meaningful benefits in line with prevailing market conditions,” said First Mutual.
The scheme nearly doubled the cost for its packages with adult corporate packages like Ruby plan shooting to $4 350 from $3 038 and $2 250 for children from $1 414.
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) chief executive Ms Shylet Sanyanga said medical aid societies had not effected the applicable reviews to contributions when the country migrated from using the United States dollar hence the continued upward reviews.
“When the country migrated from the use of the US dollar to the Zimbabwe dollar, medical aid societies did not convert the USD contributions that were applicable at the time in line with the exchange rate.
“This would have resulted in sudden steep increases in member contributions. On the other hand, many healthcare service providers maintained their US dollar fees and they have been applying the parallel exchange rate for conversion,” she said.
She said this mismatch in conversion rates had resulted in the shortfalls that patients were being asked to pay at the point of care.
“Medical aid societies are adjusting contributions to try and catch -up with healthcare service provider rates, in order to narrow or eliminate the shortfall gap. Most medical aid contribution rates are lower than they were during the US dollar era, whereas healthcare fees have been maintained at their previous US dollar levels,” Ms Sanyanga said.- The Herald
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By James Gwati- Pantless South African socialite, Zodwa Wabantu who was blocked from coming for public performance in Zimbabwe by the late former Studio 263 Actress, Anne Nhira has refused to comment about the death of her rival.
Nhira died in South Africa this week from injuries she sustained from an attack by robbers.
In August 2017 Nhira found herself at loggerheads with Zodwa Wabantu when she single-handedly lobbied the government of Zimbabwe to block her from performing at the Harare International Carnival.
Nhira then argued that Zodwa was overhyped and didn’t deserve the attention she was getting.
“We have one of the highest unemployment rates and whatever Zodwa, a SA provocateur who is not even one of the top socialites in SA is [sic] getting paid could have gone to another young Zimbabwean woman who has worked tirelessly and does so decently, or a dancer if the intention was that particular?” she said then.
In support of Nhira, the late former President Robert Mugabe said, “I’m sorry we disappointed many men. You just come without covering your decency. What do you want? Men, to see you? We don’t want such.”
TshisaLIVE said when they called her for a comment about Nhira’s death, Zodwa declined to say even a single word.
By James Gwati-Fans of the late former Studio 263, actress Anne Nhira said the government should declare her a national heroine and bury her at the national shrine for successfully influencing the ban of the controversial South African socialite, Zodwa Wabantu, from publicly performing in Zimbabwe.
Nhira in September 2017, successfully applied to the government so they bar South African socialite Zodwa Wabantu from taking part in the 10-day Harare International Carnival.
Nhira succumbed to severe injuries after she was mugged in South Africa.
She was 38.
By James Gwati- Soldiers and CIO earn more than $30 000 while teachers and nurses get a paltry $14 000 per month.
The government has since threatened to fire teachers who fail to report for duty next week because of the poor salaries they are earning.
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By James Gwati- The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe has challenged the government to justify high salaries and allowances the authorities are giving to soldiers and members of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) which are way above what teachers are earning.
PTU president Takavafira Zhou, said teachers’ salaries ranged from $14 000 to $19 000, while soldiers, police and Central Intelligence Organisation officers reportedly earned well above $30 000.
“Government must restore the purchasing power parity of teachers’ salaries to pre-October 2018 levels of US$520 to US$550,” he said.
Teachers have since advised the government that they were not going to report for duty next week if their salaries were not reviewed.
