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Resignation sets tongues wagging

I do not have any comment on
the Bishop’s resignation. Even
the Press Release did not provide

any details or reasons for the
resignation.

Vica General Fr Samson
Mutsvanga

TellZim reporter ‘demoting’ former Vica General Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera
Father Walter Nyatsanza to
Barely a month position of Priest before replacing
after wielding his him with Reverend Father Samson
powers and making Mutsvanga, Bishop Michael Dixon
some changes on Masvingo
Roman Catholic Diocese by To page 3

Bishop Bhasera

forced to resign?

2 News TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Government hijacks, dumps community clinic project
outside as well as floors and cei- construction of the clinic will be
… Unused building material disappearing ling. Two staff houses are at foo- resuming soon. For more infor-
ting stage. There is no security mation contact public works,”
at the site and people could be said Mupereki.
stealing bricks as we speak and Masvingo Provincial Public
I cannot monitor because I stay Works Director Peter Muzite
a distant from the place,” said could not give a comment on
Mutandavari the matter as he said he wanted
Contacted for comment, Zaka to consult his bosses first but la-
District Medical Officer Doctor ter on failed to answer calls.
Mutero Mupereki said the pro- “I have to consult my bosses
ject was stalled because of funds first and will get back to you by
but said some funds were re- end of day,” said Muzite
leased recently and work could Zaka Central Legislator Davi-
resume anytime but referred son Svuure said he was equally
questions for finer details to worried about the slow pace at
Public Service. which the project was moving
“Treasury released funds into but said he had received in-
Public Works Department formation about the release of
for the completion of Mbuy- some funds towards the project
amaswa. The department is that could resume soon.
now busy with planning and

Semi finished Mbuyamaswa clinic superstructure

Brighton Chiseva lic. the two ministries took over Unused bricks lying idle
The Mbuyamaswa clinic project the construction of the clinic One staff house left at foundation level
ZAKA – Government in ward 9 of Zaka Central cons- in 2021 and completed the su- Mbuyamaswa Clinic Superstructure
through the Ministries tituency was started around perstructure only to dump the
of Health and Child 2017 and about 500 bags of project at that stage and until
Care and Public Works and cement for the construction of now, no progress has been re-
National Housing hijacked a the same clinic bought through gistered.
community clinic project in the Constituency Development Since last year community
Zaka and later dumped it mid- Fund (CDF) dried up rendering members have been complai-
way a development that has them unusable after being kept ning over the slow pace at which
seen some unused bricks at the in a local facility for a long time. the project was moving as other
centre being stolen by the pub- However, government through clinics like Four Miles which
was started at the same time
Battle lines drawn for Gokwe-Kabuyani seat with Mbuyamaswa are only
waiting for commissioning.
Tinaani Nyabereka "We are having nomination Local councilor Moses Mutan-
court for Gokwe-Kabuyani davari confirmed the project’s
Gweru- Battle lines constituency today (22 July delay and said it was now a chal-
have been drawn for 2022) at Gweru Magistrate lenge for him as the community
the Gokwe-Kabuyani court (court room 2) at 1000 keeps on asking him what the
parliamentary seat as candi- hours," she said. actual position is of which he
dates filed nomination papers Meanwhile two candidates has no answers to them. He
for the vacant constituency’s namely Spencer Tshuma of went on to say if the situation
by-election. ZANU PF and Costin Muguti of continues like, that material
The election is set for August Citizens Coalition for Change will be completely vandalized.
27, 2022. have already submitted their “I am not sure when the project
Zimbabwe Electoral Commis- papers. will continue since it was stop-
sion (ZEC) Midlands Provin- The constituency became ped last year and if you want to
cial Elections Officer Dorcas vacant following the death of know more about the progress
Mpofu confirmed the develop- Leonard Chikomba of Zanu check with the Ministry of Pub-
ment which happened at the PF who died in a car crash last lic Works. I am equally worried
Gweru Magistrate courts. month. over the project as it has beco-
me a cause of concern as the
community continues to pester
me over the matter,” said Mu-
tandavari.
He said the structure was roo-
fed but is yet to be plastered
both internal and external walls
as well as flooring and other
touch ups saying in the staff
quarters two houses were at
footing level.
“The structure is complete but
yet to be plastered both in and

News TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022 3

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

ZANU PF councillors demand duty exemption

Brighton Chiseva volution Ezra Chadzamira and Another councillor Aleta Councillors and CEOs follow proceedings
C4ED national chairperson Makomeke of Masvingo
MASVINGO – Zanu Rogers Tichaona Nhari. district’s ward 5 said they are In his response to the matter, of Zaka’s ward 28 complained
PF councillors in The councillors said they felt the foot soldiers towards the Nhari promised councillors over the issue of voter registra-
the province have being neglected and needed attainment of five million votes that the matter was being tion and acquiring national
demanded that they be allowed emancipation if they are to saying people see the goodness looked into and soon they could Identity Documents saying
to import duty free goods like square it off with opposition of Zanu PF through them. get help.
vehicles as other civil servants councillors saying people will “As councillors, we are the Councillor Benjamin Chikuni To page 4
in a bid to improve themsel- not listen to them if the look foot soldiers. People see the
ves ahead of the 2023 election poorer. goodness of Zanu PF through
campaigns. Zaka Central ward 13 council- us, our request is we are living
The councillors were speaking lor Manfred Mada said they in an inflationary environme-
during a question and answer wanted to buy cars outside and nt so when you remember the
session of an engagement be ahead of opposition candi- MPs as we see in newspapers,
workshop attended by council- dates. please remember us because
lors and Chief Executive “On the issue of the councillors’ we swim in the same pool with
Officers (CEOs) of local aut- empowerment, we see other them. We are at competition
horities for a newly formed civil servants getting a chance and people look at our dresses
councillors association named to import goods like cars duty and shoes. We are the face of
Councillors for Ensuring Deve- free. So we need the same the party because we are at
lopment (C4ED) privilege so that we can buy competition every day and if
The meeting was also attended cars and be outstanding and resources permit, empower us
by Masvingo Minister of State seen ahead of CCC candidates,” so that we are able to navigate
for Provincial Affairs and De- said Mada. the terrain,” she said.

Bishop Bhasera at the center he knows nothing about such. Some sources however claim
“Maybe he just saw it’s high that the now retired Bishop has
Catholic Bishop Bhasera time for him to quit. If there are decided to press the exit route
any allegations, I know nothing button before explosion of the
forced to resign? about them,” he added. mess bomb which has bedeviled
From page 1 Bishop Bhasera wrote a letter some catholic schools, lately
“His Holiness Pope Francis has person for the church. on May 30 which set June 3 with Gokomere schools admi-
Bhasera has called it quits amid accepted the resignation from “You can contact Fr Mutsvanga as deadline for the transfers of nistrators being dragged before
speculation that he may have the pastoral care of the Diocese the Vica General who is the spo- Father Nyatsanza to St Barbra the courts for plundering school
been forced to do so. of Masvingo, presented by the kesperson,” he said. Bangala Mission while Rev Fr resources allegedly at the behest
72 year-old Bhasera tendered Right Reverend Bishop Michael Fr Mutsvanga however did not Alex Mukaro was re-assigned to of the responsible authority,
his resignation almost three Dixon Bhasera. shed much light on the resig- St Vitalis Neshuro as Assistant which is the church.
years before the church’s official “Pending the nomination nation saying the resignation Priest. Parents of learners at both
retirement age of 75 that is if no of a new Bishop, the Most could have been as a result of Reports of bad blood between schools approached the
ill health conditions would have Reverend Robert Christopher the Bishop feeling it was time to Bhasera and Nyatsanza Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption
influenced the decision. Ndlovu ArchBishop of Harare do so. allegedly emanated from the Commission (ZACC) to investi-
Though the resignation is has been appointed Apostolic “I do not have any comment speech the latter made at a gate the school administrators
shrouded in mystery and Administrator and Nutum on the Bishop’s resignation. Mass in Bikita while celebra- as well as Priest in Charge James
unclear circumstances, a Press Sanctae Sedis of the Diocese of Even the Press Release did not ting good 2021 Advanced and Magadzire over misappropria-
statement dated July 19 was Masvingo,” read the statement. provide any details or reasons Ordinary Level results posted tion of funds and the cases are
released from the Apostolic Contacted for comment, Bishop for the resignation,” he said. by Silveira Mission where he still pending at Masvingo Ma-
Nunciature in Zimbabwe cir- Bhasera referred questions Quizzed on the issue of allega- called for the need for injection gistrates court.
culated confirming the resigna- to Vica General Fr Samson tions of investigations against of new, younger blood in leader- The Gokomore CPS trio will be
tion of Bhasera as accepted by Mutsvanga who is the spokes- the Bishop, Fr Mutsvanga said ship positions. back in court on August 2 after
Pope Francis. However, Bhasera poured cold aggrieved parents recently ap-
water on the allegations of the proached the National Prose-
seemingly bad blood between cuting Authority to facilitate
the two saying it was part and for their timely prosecution as
parcel of their tradition as the they alleged that it was taking
church to re-assign leaders. longer than expected, while the
“What could be the problem administrators continued to be
with those changes? Last month on duty at the school despite
we had a number of changes having a case at the courts.
and we are used to that, hence Rumors circulating after
there is nothing new about it. Bhasera’s resignation were
“If one’s term of office expires, also that there had allegedly
changes are imminent. It’s been an ongoing investigation
more like part of our tradition by the church emanating from
as a church. The changes had reports of abuse of office also
nothing to do with what Fr characterized by persecution
Nyatsanza could have said in of perceived enemies including
Bikita. Whoever said that, could some priests who were ousted
have mistakenly said so,” said by the bishop.
Bhasera. The allegations are also that a
Now that the Bishop has certain priest wrote to Rome
resigned a month after the (church headquarters) exposing
changes, speculation is rife that the rot in the diocese that insti-
it seems he wanted to get rid of gated the alleged investigations.
Fr Nyatsanza of his influential
position before retiring.

4 Leader page TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

website: www.tellzim.com Government policy should not be rhetoric
As a result of the
DIRECTORS: ever soaring rate of the economy’ while the respon- policy, we have got the law and against the law and thus protect
inflation in Zimbabwe, sible authority still say local consumers.
GOLDEN MAUNGANIDZE: retailers and wholesalers have currency is the way to go. the law should be followed”, Apart from that, just directing
[email protected] resorted to pegging prices of Is it a matter of a defacto businesses to act as the law
basic goods in foreign currency command economy which is then who is not doing or playing may require without enabling
0773 280 487 at the expense of local currency lacking monitoring and imple- them to sustain them would be
that most if not all workers are mentation mechanisms that the role they are supposed to. a major undoing on the part of
PASSMORE KUZIPA getting as salaries. has seen businesses defying the the ministry. They should help
[email protected] Goods in most shops are being calls by strictly selling basic lo- The situation currently bail out businesses that is by
0772 729 937 sold in United States dollars cally-produced goods in foreign providing them with necessary
despite numerous calls or insis- currency? If a local clinic obtaining in the country and support that cushions them
EDITORIAL tence by the Finance minister can require from inflation as they make
that there is a policy in place business in general then calls sure their enterprises survive
EDITOR: that does not condone selling the scourge.
PASSMORE KUZIPA of goods in foreign currency concerned stakeholders to Providing businesses with sub-
alone. sidised foreign currency may be
[email protected] If government’s position is clear position them strategically another measure as most busi-
0772 729 937 on the selling of goods in mul- nesses are struggling to access
0718 729 937 ti-currency, then whose role is it such that they play foreign currency which they
to cushion the struggling popu- usually get at higher rates on
NEWS EDITOR: lation from such ‘malpractices’ their respe- the parallel market.
THERESA TAKAFUMA by the business community? In Government thus should make
Email: [email protected] fact why are business flouting ctive roles sure the whole supply chain
[email protected] such measures because of late thrives in a conducive envi-
0717 410 792 / 0775 144 273 some government departments to ensure ronment of operation as they
notably local authorities joined navigate the business route.
SENIOR REPORTER: the bandwagon of ‘dollarizing policy is
EMMANUEL CHITSIKA
0775 182 876 / 0719 599 617 followed.

DIGITAL OFFICER As such
COURAGE DUTIRO
Email: [email protected] patients Consumer

0775 904 507 to pay Council of Zimbabwe

NEWSROOM US$ for (CCZ) is called to act and

MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI consul- tation, then ensure the consumer gets
FREDRICK MOYO
why should the ministry of the much-needed protection.
BRENTON MATONDO
TENDAI CHARUMBIRA finance claim there is a policy Law enforcement agents the

MARKETING in place? Zimbabwe Republic Policy
[email protected]
If minister Mthuli Ncube is (ZRP) also should chip in to
(039) 226 2401
sincere enough when he says ensure businesses abide the
BRIGHTON CHISEVA
[email protected] “Ministry of Finance does not laws of the land.

[email protected] give waivers to shops to sell in If there is an enacting law, then
077 735 5808 / 071 935 5808
whatever currency. We have got why not prosecute those who go
BUREAUS
ZANU PF councillors “On the issue of IDs, those
CHIREDZI BUREAU: demand duty
BEATIFIC GUMBWANDA exemption who approached us have been

0774 192 490 helped, so if you face any

ZVISHAVANE: challenge approach your res-
EXSTO MAKUNZVA
0772 789 546, 0714 259 843 pective District Development

GWERU BUREAU: Coordinators (DDCs) or District
TINAANI NYABEREKA
Coordinating Committee
0777 573 613
(DCCs) who will notify us and
MWENEZI:
CEPHAS SHAVA we reprimand those who are
0715 263 991, 0774 178 851
asking you too much questions,”
MUTARE:
FELIX MATASVA said Chadzamira.

0775 655 992 Councillors complained over

GUTU the conduct of Agritex officers
PRISCILLA TAKABVIRAKARE
(Madhumeni) who are res-
0773 752 018
ponsible for the distribution of
CHIPINGE
LIVINGSTONE MTETWA inputs saying they were overs-

0777 011 496 hadowing them and demanded

ACCOUNTS to be given power to distribute

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT the inputs.
MARRYLINE KATENJELE
“My request is that, as we are
073 450 1813
looking at our target of five
ACCOUNTANT
Agnes Madechihwe million votes, we need a chance

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Councillors for Ensuring Development National Chairperson Rogers Nhari (Stan- go back home with nothing.
ding) addressing councillors at Charles Austin Theatre while Resident Minister Cha-
dzamira in green cap following proceedings “The issue of war collaborators

From page 3 is an axe thrown to council-

lors in areas and is disturbing

the Zanu PF cream by calling

the Registry department was questions and make the process clearances that require finger them every day and they travel
asking too much questions complicated and some fail to prints. When the finger prints
thereby making it difficult for acquire the documents,” said go to Harare, they take six in scotch-carts owing to their
some people to get IDs. Chikuni. weeks to return. So we are
“You have asked us to register Nhari echoed the same senti- asking you to help us make only ages and they are simply regis-
at least two people a day and ments and said those with 25 thirty minutes,” he said.
we can do that. However, for years and above are required Chadzamira responded on the tered and told to go home. As
people to register they need to go through finger print issue of IDs saying his office
IDs and some don’t have. The processes which takes ages. has been helping people on that we speak there is war over that
problem we are facing is that “On that issue minister, those regard and if anyone faces a
when we try to do that the who are 25 and above are problem they should notify his issue,” said another councillor.
registry people ask too many required to go through police office.
The meeting was meant to con-

scientize councillors of their

duties in the ward as well as en-

couraging them to mobilize for

the party ahead of 2023 polls.

5 News TellZim News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Emmanuel Chitsika Bikita RDC vehicle purchase
scandal: ZACC yet to act
Months after allega-
tions of corruption …CHRA says anti-graft watchdog not doing enough on corruption
were raised against
Bikita Rural District Council come across. Our complian- cross border traders when we Peter Chibhi tenders issue is on the directive
(RDC) by residents following ce reviews are based on in- expected them to shift focus from the Ministry of Local Go-
the purchase of six top-of-the formation supplied usually towards high profile corruption attack on big fish behind cor- vernment and Public Works for
range vehicles for Head of by whistleblowers like you cases. While we do not condone ruption that is not only prejudi- all local authorities to submit
Departments through a loan are doing right now. We have cross border corruption, there cing revenue but also affecting applications for fire tenders (to
facility earlier this year, the procedures that we follow are other critical cases of cor- service delivery to residents. be bought from Belarus) with
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption before deploying our teams,” ruption taking place in local “I t seems their approach is low payments to be deducted from
Corruption (ZACC) is yet to act added Makamure. authorities in relation to public profile targeting the weaker of their devolution fund alloca-
towards the matter. Bikita RDC irked residents funds and we expect them to the weakest which I think will tions.
ZACC spokesperson John after purchasing Toyota Hilux act,” said Akili. not provide solution to corrup- The prices pegged at US$ 400
Makamure indicated that GD6 vehicles for HODs before He also likened the modus tion,” he added. 000 are also alleged to have
there are some formalities that privatizing the registration operandi of ZACC to a web that Harare City Council is embroiled been inflated by the ministry.
need to be regularized before plates after which resident as- catches small animals while in a bitter wrangle with govern-
an investigation is launched sociations like Bikita Residents bigger ones are let on the loose. ment following the selling of the
and they are yet to deploy a and Ratepayers Association “However, ZACC seems to be city’s dumpsite to a company
team to do so. (BIRRA) as well as business focusing on small fish looking called Geogenix under unclear
“When it comes to public community wrote petition at issues around graft which circumstances and opposition
entities like local authorities letters to parent ministry, is so worrying to say the least. Citizens Coalition for Change
in this case, we first carry out ministry of provincial affairs As CHRA, we expect ZACC to (CCC) councillors are fronting
what we call a systems and and devolution among other escalate its campaign calls to have the arrangement
compliance review in a comp- stakeholders. and be able to reversed as it bleeds the local
rehensive manner before any Meanwhile, Combined Harare start the
investigation is launched. The Residents Association (CHRA) authority.
compliance review is when programmes officer Reuben The fire
we look into an issue for the Akili said they feel ZACC is not
purpose of determining if ever doing enough to combat graft
there are issues of criminal in the country as evidenced
nature before our investiga- by the manner in which the
tions team steps in. Pomona dumpsite (Harare)
“The team is yet to be deployed deal and of late the fire tenders
to carry out the review after are concerned.
which if we identify any case “As CHRA, we envisaged or an-
that requires investigation, ticipated ZACC to intervene on
then we would do that,” said the issue of the Pomona deal in
Makamure. which they should have inter-
However, quizzed on the vened and so is the fire tender
duration or timeframe after purchase issue. The moment
which the review would be tender procedures are flouted,
completed, Makamure said t h a t raises the red flag or
that depends on a number of
factors. indicator that
“It depends on a number of corruption is
issues that is availability of there.
necessary documents, coope- “What we
ration of concerned parties as have seen is
well as the nature of the matter that ZACC
we may come across. has been
“As such, there is no chasing
specific timeframe
because we need to
check on informati-
on made available on
time and that which
we require and
check if there
are any issues
that we

July Moyo John Makamure

6 News TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Local government ministry finally visits Bikita RDC

…stakeholders urge ministry to auction vehicles in question

Emmanuel Chitsika Development Coordinator (DDC) is the rightful File picture: Bikita RDC offices
authority to do so.
The Ministry of Local Government and “I am not allowed to comment on such issues.
Public Works has finally reacted to the Either you call the DDC or the ministry head
petition letters written by stakeholders office,” said the official.
in Bikita over alleged malpractices and corrup- Bikita RDC has been embroiled in a number of
tion-related actions by council management. disputes with resident associations and business
After stakeholders who include Bikita Business community after the former purchased six top of
Association (BBA), Bikita Residents Associa- the range Toyota Hilux GD6 for Head of Depart-
tion (BIRA) and Duma Residents and Rate- ments before privatising the registration plates.
payers Association (DURRA), petitioned the
parent ministry to intervene, the wait is over as
a four member delegation form the ministry’s
head office held meetings with them on July
20, 2022.
The delegation reportedly led by one Simbiso
Dauramanzi had a meeting that lasted for at
least four hours though council officials were
not part of the proceedings.
BIRA spokesperson Mark Mutengani confirmed
the meeting and some of the resolutions the
stakeholders presented to the delegation.
“We were invited to a meeting by an investiga-
ting team from the ministry’s head office that
was on a fact finding/investigation mission.
The team has been here since Monday (July
18). They wanted to gather information on
the vehicle purchase issue as well as borehole
drilling saga,” said Mutengani.
He also outlined some of the resolution
proposals they presented to the delegation.
“On the vehicle purchase scandal, we resolved
the vehicles be auctioned for the purpose of
channelling the proceeds towards buying es-
sentials like fire tender, ambulances or even the
sewer reticulation system in Duma suburb. On
the issue of borehole drilling scheme, we called
for a thorough investigation into the matter for
the sake of establishing the actual cost of the
boreholes as well as the tenders involved. The
officials however promised to make site visits
to the boreholes.
“We also proposed an immediate stop on par-
celling out of stands on wetlands and drill
boreholes for the affected communities to
avoid likely disease outbreaks. Since residents
pay development levies, we encouraged council
to ensure the revenue goes straight to the
intended purposes.
“As concerned residents, we also urged the
officials to consider a lifestyle audit on council
employees since we feel their lives are highly
questionable,” he added.
DURRA secretary William Mutseneki also
echoed Mutengani’s sentiments though he said
they also presented on the need for council to
value stakeholders’ input on priorities.
“Even if we submit on five year plans, our input
is left out and we wonder why council always
ignore us despite being key stakeholders.
“We presented our wish for council to be
considerate of all stakeholders’ views and
work together towards development,” said
Mutseneki.
However, contacted to comment on the
meeting, one of the officials declined to
comment and said the ministry or District

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Ray of hope for PWD informal traders in Masvingo

Tavengwa Mazhambe conditions. address our issues. When we who cannot talk do in that case.
Speaking to TellZim News approached council, the Town That kind of stiff competition
TellZim reporter a major boost towards their recently, Zimbabwe Chamber Clerk (Engineer Edward Muka- indirectly relegates them to the
operations following revela- of Informal Economies As- ratirwa) advised us to put our CBD where they are vulnerable
People with Disabili- tions by City Council that their sociation (ZCIEA) Masvingo issues in writing to the Chamber to goods confiscation as well as
ties (PWD) who are plight would be considered by territory president and national Secretary’s office and we are other forms of harassment at
informal traders in ensuring provision of trading chairperson for People with looking forward to a favourab- hands of enforcement agents,”
Masvingo city have received areas to cater for their special Disabilities (PWDs) Tavengwa le solution to the challenges we he added.
Mazhambe said they engaged face,” said Mazhambe. Mazhambe also bemoaned lack
council who promised to He went on to say most informal of collateral as the other major
address their issues. traders with disabilities are challenge informal traders with
“We have faced quite a number preferring the Central Business disabilities are facing in the
of challenges as PWDs informal District (CBD) to the Garikai aftermath of Covid-19 effects on
traders among them not being markets as they feel they cannot businesses.
able to access the market stalls compete with their able bodied “Covid-19 also hit hard on
available as they are not user counterparts. traders in the informal sector.
friendly to our conditions. We “If you look at most of those Like any section of the society,
once raised the issues with the informal traders plying in the PWDs were spared neither.
previous council management CBD you would discover that What now boggles our minds
under Town Clerk Adolf Gusha, they suffer from various forms is lack of collateral security in
but they could not address out of disability. It is not their wish case one wants to borrow funds
issues. or intention to leave established to resuscitate his/her business.
“Recently we approached markets for CBD where they are “According to information we
current administration at vulnerable to law enforcement had in the recent past PWDs
Town House who promised to operations that lead to loss of form 15 percent of the national
population and of that total
wares, but they around 50 percent was affected
have no option. by the pandemic. We however
“At the legal continue to call for the decri-
markets, some minalization of informal sector
would not be able trading since unemployment
to access facilities is on the upward trend,” said
while others who Mazhambe.
can’t talk or hear Informal traders have often
find it virtually been involved in a series of
difficult to sell running battles with law en-
their goods. For forcement agents namely
example some Zimbabwe Republic Police
would engage in (ZRP) and municipal police
marketing their where they suffer arrests and
goods by shouting loss of goods in case of arrests.
for customers, but
would a person

Gweru church leaders donate
to Naran Children Center

Tinaani Nyabereka part of the church's ef-
fort to remember the
Gweru- Church under privileged groups
leaders un- in society.
der the 'Gweru The donations which
Ministers Fraternity' were handed over to
group on July 18, 2022 the school authorities
reached out to Jairos included cases of su-
Jiri, Naran Centre in gar, washing soaps,
Gweru with an assort- salt, cooking oil, packs
ment of foodstuffs as of soya chunks, sugar

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

New Pathology, Research and Diagnostic Centre commissioned at MSU

Tinaani Nyabereka state of the art National President Mnangagwa laid
Pathology, Research and
Gweru -President Diagnostic Centre at the the foundation stone last
Emmerson Midlands State Universi-
Mnangagwa last ty, the first of its kind in year in November when
week commissioned a Zimbabwe.
he expressed the need to

transform institutions

of Higher and Tertiary

National Pathology, Research and Diagnostic Centre's main entrance

Education into innovation hubs. Midlands State University Medical
Speaking during the official opening of Pathology and Diagnostic Centre,” he
the facility last week Friday, President added.
Mnangagwa said his government was Vice President who is also the Minister
moving with the development thrust of Health and Child Care, Dr Cons-
to promote education 5.0 which is tantino Chiwenga said the country is
results based. battling a number of challenges within
He added that this vision was there to the health sector.
improve the country's health sector "If we don’t build our own facilities, no
so that citizens do not look for health one will build them for us, I am happy
services abroad. that the President heard our cry as a
“In August 2017, l had a slight incident country and today here we are, looking
of poisoning and was airlifted to Gweru at the state of Art Pathology, Research
then eventually l was in South Africa. and Diagnostic centre.
“I then made a decision that similar "Let me acknowledge that, our health
medical facilities in South Africa sector is encountering a series of chal-
should be in Zimbabwe as well. That’s lenges and these cannot be solved over
when I saw the need and instructed a single day.
MSU to come up with this state of the "We can state things such as skilled
art medical facility. professional and health staff, inade-
"Howevermygovernmentwillcontinue quate infrastructure and medications,
to create an enabling economic envi- all these need a dedicated front as de-
ronment where business should thrive, monstrated here, as we can achieve a
that this is why l say Zimbabwe is open lot.
for business," he said. "Our universities can go a long way
He further said that Zimbabwe is and play the role of supporting govern-
supposed to enhance its tourism ment to address some of these challen-
through effective medical tourism and ges my ministry continues to support
construction of state of the art facili- and appreciate the universities’ thrust
ties. of training medical and professional
"Zimbabwe must become a medical health staff.
tourism hub. I implore the private "The New pathology centre will help
sector to complement government reduce the challenges of critical inf-
efforts by engaging in the development rastructure in the health sector and
of state of art medical centres in tourist our aim is to reduce the financial
destinations. drainage of medical tourism where by
"As our tourism grows we say, in our citizens seek attention outside," he
areas such as Victoria falls where the said.
elite come we need to have improved The Minister of Higher and Tertiary
medical care because complains have Education, Professor Amon Murwira
been made that the area doesn’t have said the construction of this new centre
a proper medical centre, hence that was in line with the new 5.0 education
becomes a constraint. curriculum which promotes produc-
"My vision is for our country to provide tion of goods and services.
better health services across the region
as we have demonstrated here at the

News TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022 9

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Gweru church leaders donate to Naran Children Center

From page 7 munity, individuals and any ot-
her well-wishers then come in to
beans and packs of ladies sanita- help bridge other gaps," he said.
ry wear, among other stuffs. Currently Naran Centre is hou-
Highlighting the essence of do- sing up to 219 children, with 119
nation, the fraternity gave a re- children living with disability
flection of expressing brotherly while 100 are able bodied, and all
love as revealed in the bible in the combined at primary and secon-
book of 1 John 4:20 which says ‘If dary education levels.
a man say, I love God, and hateth Gweru Minister's Fraternity Vice
his brother, he is a liar: for he that Chairperson Pastor Alfred Hove
loveth not his brother whom he of The Alliance Church in Zim-
hath seen, how can he love God babwe said as leaders they were
whom he hath not seen?’ humbled by the decision to dona-
Receiving the donation on be- te to children.
half of the school, Jairos Jiri As- He added that the donations
sociation for the rehabilitation came out through a collective
of the disabled and blind Naran effort where by leaders saw the
Centre Head Ishmael Murowa need to help children.
thanked the religious leaders for "We feel humbled by giving to
the gesture and commended the our children. We thought of vi-
important role which the church siting Jairos Jiri Naran centre so
was playing in the upkeep of the that we could give that which we
vulnerable members of the com- have as men and women of God.
munity. This was done as a way of giving
"I would like to thank you, the and expressing love through ac-
Gweru Minister's Fraternity for tions rather than words only. We
the gesture you have shown us cannot love God whom we cannot
here at Naran school. see, if we can’t love our brother
whom we see.
"As you know the economic "So all the ministers of God's
hardships are affecting everyone word who are here and some
and it only takes a willing heart who couldn’t make it, we saw it
to remember the less privileged. fit to come up with contributi-
Indeed we have seen the hand of ons from our own pockets. None
God through this donation and it of these goods were taken from
is our humble prayer tomorrow any church rather we made our
you will call again. own contributions and we belie-
"As you can see our school is for ve by doing so, we are leading by
the deaf but as of now we are also example so that the community
accommodating the able-bodied follow the footsteps.
who hear so that we help integra- "We have come here and pro-
te our learners. We want them to bably this won’t be our last visit,
be part of the society and to live we will continue to check on our
with the society. So integrating children and their welfare," Hove
them with others helps them to said.
grow together and tolerate one Meanwhile some of the Fraternity
another despite physical challen- leaders who were part of the do-
ges any one of them might have. nations include Pastor Dr Artwell
"Just to appreciate the work Chiangwa (Tabernacle Prayer
being done at the centre, we hou- Churches) who is the Secretary,
se children from all over the ten Pastor Memory Longoni (Church
provinces and our greatest chal- of Christ) the Vice Secretary, Re-
lenge is that some come from verend Revai Chinodakufa (Afri-
very poor backgrounds. Someti- can Baptist Church) the Treasu-
mes it’s all about getting to un- rer and three fraternal members
derstand the reality because we namely Overseer Muzanenhamo
even have children who came as Mapuranga (AFM of Zimbabwe),
far as Gokwe. Sometimes the pa- Apostle Addmore Ncube (Life
rents cannot even afford to bring Spring Church) and Reverend
the child to school or with proper Dzikamai Tinarwo (Heartfelt mi-
warm clothing, books and blan- nistries).
kets due to poverty. That is where
you friends like the Gweru Minis-
ter's Fraternity, donors, the com-

10 TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July July 2022 News

CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

veterinar y
corner

INFECTIOUS CORYZA - Decreased feed and water intake
- Reduction in egg production in
layers

The disease can be effectively
controlled by:

- Good management
- Separate affected and carrier birds
from the rest o the flock
- Vaccinate your flock against infec-
tious coryza using Corvac 4 vaccine

Treatment

INFECTIOUS CORYZA is one of the If the birds are already affected use School pupils, teachers
major problematic conditions in growing antibiotics like: trek 1,5 km to access water
chickens and layers - Astrisul 480
Infectious coryza is an acute respiratory - Esb3 as siltation takes a toll on local Dam
disease of chickens. It is caused by bacte- - Ashoxy
ria. Infectious coryza is primarily trans- - Ecotet Courage Dutiro look into the matter and take
mitted by direct bird-to-bird contact. swift action. Efforts were done
Signs and Symptoms These products are available at Aprimary school in Buhera district is in the past 6 months to drill a
- Facial swelling any Farm and City nation wide facing a water crisis as the nearest borehole but with no success.
- Swollen eyes potable water source is located 1, 5 kilo- We appeal for another chance."
- lacrimation Belinda Hanna Mkondo, he said.
- Nasal discharge Veterinary Nurse meters away from the school. Buhera District Council Ward
- Loss of appetite The country's constitution 23 councilor Enias Gonese said
4th year student at MSU studying enshrines the right to clean, the water crisis issue at Mupeza
Animal and Wildlife Sciences safe and potable water for every primary was new to him and
0716470670/0782699698 citizen. what he only knew is that the
Buhera Residents Network silted-up dam needs to be
Trust coordinator Leonard scooped.
Mabasa said teachers and pupils "What I know is the dam
at Mupeza Primary school in needs to be scooped only, the
ward 23 travel a journey of 3km issue of water crisis at Mupeza
to bring the precious liquid to primary school is new to me, I
their bases. will confirm. The dam needs
"Travelling 1,5 km distance to sediment removal," said
access water at Mutume area Gonese.
popularly known as kwaChu- Due to unsustainable human ac-
kira where there is a bush pump tivities, dams are being choked
is an uphill task for both pupils by siltation leaving some com-
and teachers, " said Mabasa. munities vulnerable to hunger,
He also said Mupeza Primary water scarcity and loss of liveli-
School is facing a serious water hoods including livestock.
shortage which is also forcing Siltation of small dams is
some teachers to transfer from affecting the country's water
the school. storage capacity.
"Teachers are transferring from In a country that is facing the
the school because of acute effects of Climate change, small
water problems. The water dams can be used as reservoir
crisis needs to be averted soon dams that can be linked with
before it reaches catastrophic big dams to counter climate
levels," said Mabasa. change-induced droughts in
He also appealed to the res- some communities.
ponsible authorities to swiftly
address the problem.
"We appeal to Buhera District
Civil Protection Committee to

TellZim News News >> 22 - 28 July 2022 News 191

Sexting, Online grooming towards sexting and for active involvement
online grooming.
"80 out 100 parents of parents or guardians
said children access
the Internet from their in children’s use of the
bedrooms and 60 per cent
throwsZimbabweanchildren of children use smartpho- Internet and other ICTs,
ne devices. 40 out of 100
parents noted that online supported by adequate
perpetrators are convin-
cing children to share a access to information, is
compromising image and
then threaten to send it to a key priority identified
them or to upload it to a
in abyss, NGO warns public website in order by such material. In par-
to extort more graphic
content or in-person ticular, open and frequent
meeting," added the
report. dialogue about expecta-
Postal Telecommunicati-
on Regulatory Authority tions and actions to take
of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)
In an official report as mandated by statutes if children encounter
of the POTRAZ Chapter
emanating from on-field 12:05 enacted in 2001 has something or someone
from 2020 worked closely
studies from June to July, with Zimbabwe Republic troubling online, is
Police (ZRP), Internet
the trust highlighted that Watch Foundation (IWF) commonly viewed as one
and Childline Zimbabwe
teens in Zimbabwe have in removing and barring of the key
sexually explicit content
become admirers and that is harmful to children steps towards the pre-
but recent reports indicate
addicts of sex appeasing a surge in cases which is vention of Online Child
a downside for civil pro-
products as confirmed by tection units and private Sexual Abuse," he said.
entities.
a recent case study. In response to the sky In addition to the afore-
rocket of OCSA Makumbe
"One of the recent called for the civil society mentioned remedy AWT
world in conjunction with
confirmed reports is that children and parents to called for intervention
work in unison to combat
of a 13 year old child in online children sexual of the private sector,
abuse.
Harare who bought sex "Parents, guardians, child assessment of techno-
educators and civil society
toys via a WhatsApp are a vital component in logy services and the in-
combating Online Child
platform. The minor was Sexual Abuse, including tensification of online
supporting children in un-
supplied with sex toys by derstanding and handling campaigns.
online risks, the creation
a 23 year-old adult. Out of of a dedicated hotline for "There is need to strengt-
reporting with the need
250 children interviewed hen the technical capacity

all reported of receiving of key stakeholders,

sexual comments to posts including governme-

on social media, and all nt authorities and child

had received requests rights CSOs, to better

to share more intimate prevent and respond to

photos and organise OCSA. Partnering with

face-to-face meetings. the private sector to

Moreover, 176 out of 250 develop and implement

children noted that they industry-led commit-

are hesitating to confide ments to combating

Clive Makumbe in their parents because OCSA in Zimbabwe

Branton Matondo their social media friends of socialising, including they doubt their level of and creation of Internet
as well as with strangers
met on the various social sexual experiences," technical sophistication Hotline in Zimbabwe with
media platforms such
Gweru- Zim- as Facebook, WhatsApp added Makumbe. or fear to lose access to dedicated analysts will go
and Instagram,” said
babwean Makumbe. An inquiry into the online their personal devices," a worthwhile in fighting
The watchdog warns of
children a great rise and risk of sexual content traffic read the report. OCSA. Another pertinent
online grooming which
continue to be at an are exploitative and indicated that 30 out 250 Parental guidance on recommendation is that
affecting teens from as
alarming risk of becoming early as 12 and 13 years. children in Zimbabwe are such cases of sexual ma- of preparing and imple-
The virtuality of social
obsessed and victimized media sites and an influx currently watching por- nipulation and threats menting training pro-
of children on Twitter,
by online sexual abuse Snapchat, WhatsApp and nographic material with has proven difficult consi- grammes and informati-
Facebook on a daily basis
as there has been a sharp have caused continued an adult. dering high technological on campaigns to increase
manipulation of more
rise in sexting and online and more teens. The domination of sex illiteracy rates on the side awareness of online/
"So sexual grooming
grooming according to a is understood as the appeasing apparatus like of most parents. digital safety aimed at
process by which an
recent field based study offender prepares a child sex toys has infiltrated An investigation carried children, young people,
for sexual abuse or exp-
carried out by African loitation and involves the the online domain with out indicated that parents, teachers and the
organization and utiliza-
Watch Trust (AWF). tion of various opportu- children becoming chief children consistently public at large," added
nities aimed at gaining
The new millennium of the trust of a child. Online customers and users. direct their spare time Makumbe.
grooming in Zimbabwe
digital communication involves individuals but
in some instances, it
has all of a sudden led also involves organized
groups that utilize
to the rise of an unfor- social media platforms
to groom children. The
tunate trend of Online members communica-
te mostly online using
Children Sexual Abuse social media platforms
like WhatsApp, Facebook
(OCSA) that has chiefly Messenger, Snapchat,
Instagram and mostly
been propelled by a rise share stories and photos

in sexting and online

grooming.

AWT Executive Director

Clive Makumbe pointed

out that urban domains

where children easily

have access to internet

and the World Wide Web

(www) are hotspots for

this unfortunate trend.

He said Gweru, Harare

and Bulawayo are major

hotspots.

"80 out of 100 parents

from Gweru, Harare,

Masvingo, Bulawayo and

Chinhoyi shared that

children are involved in

sexting to the extent that

some children consider it

normal. Sexting happens

between children and

12 News TELL ZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

Generous Macheso
remembers System
Tazvida in Masvingo

...calls ‘prodigal’ dancer Antonio 'Dorido' to re-join the band

Courage Dutiro ‘Anodyiwa haataure’. brother Peter who also died in
Tazvida was best known for his en- 2002.
Sungura ace Alick Macheso chanting statements in most of his Tazvida recorded several albums
who took his fans to songs and for being a social com- including Rudo, Tsika nemagari-
cloud-nine over the weekend mentator. ro (1994), Mutunhu unemago in
at Masvingo’s hub of entertainme- Before forming the Chazezesa Chal- 1995, Wadenha Mago in 1996 and
lengers, Tazvida had performed Watosvorwa in 1997. The late Fanuel 'System' Tazvida
nt Caravan Park remembered the After remembering Tazvida, the
with different generous Macheso also remembe- ukaita lucky ka ndokugadzirira mapepa (if you are
late Fanuel ‘System’ Tazvida in his bands including red and called his prodigal band fortunate enough, I will process your papers too).
Khiama Boys, member and dancer Forward "Ndakatengera band maStands, Divine yake aku-
home city. Mabhauwa Antonio who displayed a classic topedza (I bought stands for the band members and
Express and show to join the people's band Divine is now at a better stage). Ukaita luck Antonio
Tazvida who Sungura Boys. (Band revanhu) on its world tour ndokutengera yako. Hameno wauya wakazorei
The Chazezesa and become part of the band. nhasi mufana, (I don't know what type of charm/
was popularly known Challengers "Asi kanofamba kamufana spell have you used today young man)" said Macheso.
aka (this young man It is said Antonio had followed the band from Harare
as Rombe reZaka front man is a good dancer). to Masvingo at his own expense.
was born Undione kana Antonio is among some of the Orchestra Mberikwa-
hailed from Chiny- on May zvo members who were shown the exit door back in
2, 1968 ndadzoka Harare (come to 2017 over indiscipline.
aradza area in Zaka and me directly when we are back in Among some members who were expelled are guita-
Harare). Toda kuenda kuDubai, rists Donald Gogo and Tafirei Nyamunda.
district about 90 died New Zealand topedzisiria neAust- However, Macheso's bouncers are said to have terro-
on February 4 ralia (We will be having tours rized some of Masvingo's fourth estate members at
km southeast of 1999, leaving the in Dubai, New Zealand and the the entrance into the show.
band in the hands of his younger last one being in Australia), Fans got a special treat and value for their money
Masvingo city. as the Sungura king fused yester year hit songs and
those from the recently-released album.
Macheso

brought

back

Tazvida

to

memories

of some of

the merryma-

kers by per-

forming one

of Tazvida’s

hit songs known by many as

Masvingo Achievement Awards on the cards

TellZim Reporter winners being awarded have worked so hard for Payne said there will
in over ten categories. be live performances
Don Claude En- The categories include Masvingo to be where it by artists from across
tertainment, social life, sport, the province, as the or-
National Arts business, photography is today, be it in business, ganizers will give more
Council of Zimbabwe and media, film, written emphasis to artists from
together with other word, visual arts, poetry, sport, social life, arts. Masvingo.
stakeholders will on modeling, choreography, She said those who
27 August 2022 host music, theatre among We also have those who want to participate in
Masvingo Achievement others. the awards can submit
Awards created to appre- Speaking to TellZim helped during Covid-19 their profiles through
ciate the hard work done News, deputy director of WhatsApp (0775935360)
by Masvingo citizens as the event Iris Payne said as well as business as well through email
well as uplifting the city. this is going to be the first (denzelnasirpayne@
The awards, which will time people who have people who have made gmail.com).
be graced by Minister helped make Masvingo
of State for Provincial grow are going to be ap- Masvingo a better
Affairs and Devolution preciated at such a scale.
Ezra Chadzamira will see “There are people who place through building

complexes for the town.

“This will be the biggest

event that we will be

bringing to Masvingo

province as we recognize

the contributions of

various individuals

towards the city,” Payne

said. Iris Payne

TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022 News 13
Winds of change should blow towards Zimbabwe
NOTICE But Ladies and gentlemen, before
we talk about today’s issues let deals with the Europeans. Zimbabweans
APPLICATION FOR CESSION me hasten to ask you this, takazoti should also learn the same, changing the
Notice is hereby given that application will be made at Chiredzi Rural District government is not always the solution we
Council for a Cession from Lovemore Mazhata (Cedant) ID No 14 – 117496J14 munhu anoenda pachikomo anenge akai- saw it in 2017. Again if vetted, ukabhaiza
in favour of Stella Mianzi (Cessionary) ID 14 – 156065B 14 in respect of Stand ta sei zviya? What is a national hero to say you should go, especially when you fail to
No 812 Chikombedzi Growth Point, Chiredzi. the least, is it being a Zanu PF member fulfil promises kkk. Kana angopinda 2023
Any Person claiming to have objections in connection with the issue of such or someone who have contributed to the akangobhaiza we should kick him out,
cession are hereby required to lodge the same at Chiredzi Rural District Council development of this country? We need to hatidi vanozoti ndipei more time becau-
offices within (124 days from the date of publication of this notice. have a written down document on who se nyika yange yanyanya kuparara when
Dated at Chiredzi this 21st day of July 2022. should be a hero and it should not be at rallies they are busy promising people
Stellah Mianzi debated and not be Zanu PF or the pre- that they can fix it within a very short pe-
445 Chikombedzi sident’s prerogative. How can one be de- riod.
Chiredzi clared a hero at personal discretion? Ho- I pray every day that those winds of chan-
Applicant nestly kungoti any looter who has died is a ge should blow towards this side, we need
hero is not a doing kkk. Ana Chidawu von- it here, and we should rectify the mistake
NOTICE gonzi ma national heroes ava vakamboitei we made together in 2017. Everyone was
chaizvo? What did he do except looting there and it’s now everyone’s duty to play
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP and being involved munana Pomona saga a part as we did in November. If I had the
Take Notice that KENNETH KUPUKA ID NUMBER 14-182627Y14 OF Chikom- imomu nxaa. Isusu vanaMapombi the real power I would just make sure kuti those
bedzi Primary School PO BOX 20, CHIREDZI will be changing the ownership of heroes who died for this country are suf- who are on top have resigned because
a residential stand number 39B Chikombedzi Township measuring (212 square fering but even ndikafa no one will debate they have really failed. Ukaona a whole
metres), from Tendai Nhago ID Number 14-160034Q14 Gurungwni School, my hero status. Don’t you think how I am president aakuita zvekudonator zvitiyo
Chikombedzi Township, Chiredzi. speaking and telling the truth is fighting? kkkk. I thot zvakapera naMboko zvino
The ownership of stand 39B Chikombedzi Township,CHIREDZI will be changed How I am braving and coping with the iiii. Chete ED is good at copying haanawo
from Tendai Nhago ID Number 14-160034Q14 of Gurungwni School, Chikom- chilly weather owing to Tugwi-Mukosi zvake zvaanogona kutanga. Even the scarf
bedzi Township, Chiredzi to KENNETH KUPUKA ID NUMBER 14-182627Y14 dam. Hey the cold spell looks like is going issue was copied from Banana kkkk.
of Chikombedzi Primary School PO BOX 20, CHIREDZI. to persist apa I HAVE NO JUZI MMMM. But guys in 2023 dai mamboitawo Nero
Any person to have objections in connection with the issue of such cession is I want to believe that Tugwi-Mukosi is ambotorawo vakomana, ko handiti haasi
hereby required to lodge the same at CHIREDZI RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL combining efforts with Mutirikwi becau- mutorwa here, he grew up pedu paGutu
within 14 days of publication of this notice. se Kyle ari ega zvaisambodai. I think it’s zvozikanwa nemuhu wese kwete vamwe
DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 21st DAY OF JULY 2022. because this dam is being underutilised, if vane controversial upbringing. Moda afe
KENNETH KUPUKA it was I don’t think it would have the po- asina kutongawo moti vana Johanna von-
Chikombedzi Primary School wer to produce these cold fronts. Do we gofa vasina kumboita enjoy here. Moda
PO BOX 20, CHIREDZI really have a government in this country; vanaSikhala vadii sure kkkk? But kana
APPLICANT if we have then it is biased. How can we mapinda hatidi vanozoti takaifira tikai-
the people from Masvingo and Chivi only sungirwa, everyone is a hero now. But
benefit Chando while Chiredzi people imi maChinja why do you whistle when
enjoy the water? The host to the dams Chin’ono and Ruhanya praise sing CCC
are not benefiting anything kunze kwe- but motsamwa when the same rebuke
Chando. Haaya now Dendairy yototanga you. Toda vanhu vanobvuma kut-
madiridziro eLucerne yavo siurwa imi aaah.
nemvura yekwaChi- But guys do two walk together
vi vagary veko vaka- unless they have made an ap-
ti vavava, hee Mas- pointment? Yes/No and the an-
ter plan is complete swer will depend on how you
but it is taking years feel about or view the subject
to implement and I matter. Kkkk asika Marko Simbanda
doubt if ever there is any such. akamboimba yaDhongi naMvuu and am
But why are we Zimbabweans misinter- sure you all know how the clever donkey
preting the Bible, a whole Chief failing tricked the Hippo kuti amurovese nevan-
to understand that though the bible says hu. I hear this is what happened between
Muporofita haana rukudzo kune vekwa- ED and the Generari. The Generari was
ke, some like Isaiah and Elijah fought op- promised that Scarfmore will have one
pressive kings.Look at Ahab and Naboth term ivo votora imwe but we all heard him
vineyard debacle. The new Pan African saying 2030 ndenge ndichipo. Anyway,
Chief is doing it the wrong way and now the soldier or general who intervened or
he is proving not to respect his own people mobilized such a sanitized military coup
and favour the Zambians. The bible clear- in 2017 is now struggling to remind his
ly states that charity begins at home iwe master of their agreement of one term.
Zephania. I saw a video the Chief without We all know what later happened when
land visiting hospitals across the Zambezi the donkey wanted to cross the flooded
apo. Haaa Hichilema waakaromba naye river kkk. 2023 I don’t think the donkey
mukukutu shuwa. Ko muporofita ariku- will cross and the Hippo will be there to
da dunhu risiri rekwakeka apa. I saw him remind him.
dishing out ma US$ 100 to women there Ko I saw Mr Ibu’s twin brother bouncing
zvavasati vakamboita chero paNemamwa back from hibernation kkk. Mahiya is
haayas. As if that was not enough, he went back with his usual ugliness kkkk, chaka-
on a buying spree kuChitima market ye- towedzera kushata wena. I thought akate-
kuZambia ikoko ndikashamisika kuti ko vera twiny Matemadanda kuMozambique
madomasi voda kozvibikira here kana kkkk. I am sure his coming back means
kuti varikugara muHotera. Chete zvese something; remember he was at the foref-
zviriko hazvirambiwe. Very funny kkk. ront towards November 2017. Something
We need you to visit paProvincial Hospi- is brewing mirai muone, ndotemba na-
tal apa before going kuZambia. Mahiya.
Ko I hear mweya wakabata Boris recently Before I go hangu kunokanga maputi angu
spread to Italy, why are our prayers always for lunch, where is our own accent guy?
being answered in Europe vakomana, why Kkk we have our own guy with the British
can’t our leaders do the same than to wait accent who was overshadowed naFadzi
and be humiliated like what is happening Mahere. I am talking about Nero’s George
to Chakwera kunana Chabwino paMalawi Charamba, the presidential spokesper-
apa kkkk. I salute the people of Malawi, son Dr Ngululeko or Nkululeko Sibanda
they defended their vote paya and now hameno. He is quiet these days with his
they are demonstrating against nonsense accent, I miss it so much kkk. Sure he just
from Chakwera. I knew people of Malawi disappeared like Mboko, if anyone sees
were being deceived by Chakwera’s ac- him please tell him we miss him so much
cent but chaizikanwa hapana paya kkk. and his accent. If you see Mboko tell him
Kunzwa British accent vakati zvedu zvaita kuti ED is copying him on chicks and in-
kkk he will be able to negotiate for better cubators kkkk. Mboko imboko.

14 News TELLZIM News >> 22 - 28 July 2022

Satanism scare rocks Mwenezi's

Nikita Secondary School

Cephas Shava occurred at the school born Finger Tapera did not rule out the pos- some scars on her ankles confirmed the incident
premises on July 13 has confirmed the incident. sibility of Satanism said and elbows. She is still through saying the
Mw e n e z i - left locals with more "On Wednesday July having visited the school fearful to return to situation was now under
Serious questions than answers 13, a total of 17 Nikita following the report, he is school as the incident control.
satanism with parents of the Secondary School girls now engaging all stakehol- still lingers in her mind. "I am not really sure
suspicions have rocked affected girls proposing to developed some hysteria ders on the possible way “I am contemplating what really ignited the
Mwenezi West's Nikita embark on a witch-hunt during lessons. For some forward to avert the re- transferring her but the scenario but we had a
Secondary School in ward to identify the culprits. considerable time, they currence of such incidents problem is that she is case whereby nine girls
10 after 17 school girls Although no immediate collapsed with some which he said is the second supposed to write her and a boy developed
allegedly developed some comment could be wriggling as snakes do of its kind at the same final examinations this some hysteria while at
hysteria which some are obtained from the school with their bellies on the school as it also took place year. I am really worried school.
linking to an initiation head, as his cell phone re- ground uttering names last year. about this incident and “They would wail with
allegedly practised by peatedly went unreachab- of certain known in- "We are currently there is need for school some falling complaining
some named individuals le till the time of writing, dividuals," said Chief engaging all stakeholders authorities to give the of some headache but as
at the school. the area's traditional Mazetese. and currently as it stands, issue a well-deserved I speak, the situation is
The weird incident which leader, Chief Mazetese The traditional leader who parents of the affected priority for the good of under control and the
girls have proposed to our children," he said. parents of concerned
embark on a witch-hunt In a related case, an pupils were advised and
and had already requested almost similar case was a came to accompany their
to gather some money so few weeks ago witnessed children to their respe-
that working together we at Masaswe Secondary ctive homes. Right now
will explore all avenues to School located in we are yet to encounter
unearth the real source of Mwenezi East's ward 13. any other case of that
such problems," he added. The school head Noel nature," said Njaravani.
A worried parent who hails Njaravani earlier on
from Mvundlana village
in ward 10 under Chief Gokwe man found
Mazetese, whose child was hanging on tree
part of the affected girls,
told TellZim News that the
incident is still haunting
her child who is yet to
return to school following
the debacle.
"My child is doing form
four and due to the pain
inflicted during the
hysteria, she sustained

Hyena mauls three deep cuts on four fingers
Zaka family from both hands, another
members deep cut on the left cheek
and he cried out for help.
TellZim Reporter His wife Muchanyara Mu- Tinaani Nyabereka Hospital awaiting
nodya woke up and rus-
ZAKA – Three family mem- hed to the scene but the Gokwe-A man post-mortem and iden-
bers from Mapfumo village hyena went on to attack who is yet to be
under Chief Bota area in her also and it amputated identified was tification by relatives.
Zaka are nursing serious injuries both her palms and she
after they were attacked by a hye- sustained laceration on Midlands police spo-
na on Monday (July 18) around the thigh and deep cuts on
22:00hrs. the lips and nose. kesperson Inspector
Masvingo police confirmed the in- Robert’s father Rwatiwen-
cident that left one victim without ga Murove (75) heard the recently found hanging Emmanuel Mahoko said
palms and is admitted at Masvin- two victims’ cries and he
go Provincial Hospital where they took a log and rushed to from a tree branch. police are appealing to
were transferred to from St Antho- the scene where he ma-
ny’s Musiso Mission Hospital. naged to hit the hyena Midlands police members of the public
Circumstances given are that Ro- before it turned on him,
bert Murove (37) was sleeping inflicting a deep cut on confirmed the incident with information for
when he heard his goats bleating his stomach and another
and went on to check. on his right arm. which occurred on identification of the
When he arrived he discovered They all cried for help
that a hyena was inside attacking prompting other villagers July 13 2022 at about deceased.
the goats but it ran away when he to come to their rescue
arrived. He went on to secure the and the trio was rushed 1000 hours at Madhura "We are appealing to
pen before going back home. to Musiso hospital where
On his way the hyena came back they were attended but village under Chief members of the public
and attacked him and he sustained Robert and his wife were
transferred to Masvingo Chireya in Gokwe. with information that
owing to their conditions.
It is reported that, the may assist in identifica-

deceased (yet to be tion of the deceased or

identified) was found his relatives to contact

hanging from a tree Member in Charge

branch by a boy aged 15 Crime at ZRP Nembu-

who was looking for his dziya.

cattle. "They can also visit any

He advised village head nearest police station or

Edison Madhura (38) make use of our sugges-

who reported the matter tion boxes, hotlines and

to the police. ZRP Whatsapp number

The body was taken to 0712 800 197," he said.

Muchanyara Munodya on a hospital bed Gokwe North District

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Magwizi elated on ZIFA appointment
Emmanuel Chitsika said Magwizi.
He said the region stands
Following his recent a better position to benefit
appointment into the from the planning by virtue of
having representation in the
Zimbabwe Football committee.
“I foresee our region benefiting
Association (ZIFA) strategic a lot from my representation in
such an important committee.
planning committee, veteran As you know, we no longer have
proper junior football structu-
Masvingo Zifa chairperson res in our province, so we are
going to push for restructuring
Nobioth Magwizi said he is through this committee.
“I would like to make sure
happy to get recognition to rub youngsters from our region
who are interested in pursuing
shoulders with the elite as they careers in the beautiful game
are able to do so by ensuring
try to turn around fortunes of that all are put within the confi-
nements of the road map.
the beleaguered association. “We have got very talented
youngsters in our province but
Speaking to TellZim News, the sponsorship is of great concern
since most of the companies
veteran sport administrator which used to sponsor our
teams are now bankrupt,”
said the appointment would added Magwizi.
A civil engineering techni-
afford him the opportunity to cian by profession, Magwizi
boasts of wealthy experience
work towards achievement of in football administration that
dates back to 2006 when he
set goals by the association was the chairperson of Gutu
Leopards in division 2 before
considering the poor state the the team got promoted into the
Premier Soccer League (PSL) in
beautiful game find itself in the

country.

“I feel elated to be amongst the

best football administrators in

our country. The fact that I am

the only one from our region

(Eastern) selected shows I have

something to offer towards de- Nobioth Magwizi

velopment and resuscitation of also serves as a member of the
competitions committee.
the sport from grass roots level. 2009 after changing franchise He also went on international Football (CAF) champions
to FC Victoria in 2008. football assignments like in league assignment and the
“I am happy to be recognized From 2014 -15 he was vice 2018 to Angola as head of de- following year he was in Egypt
chairperson ZIFA Masvingo legation for FC Platinum on with the Warriors as a delegate
and selected into the strategic province, while in 2018 he was their Confederation of African at Africa Cup of Nations
elevated to chairperson a post (AFCON) finals.
planning committee by the he holds up to date where he

current ZIFA leadership. The

initiative is the new road map

that is going to be used by the

association in the near future,”

TellZim

Sport
22 - 28 July 2022

Una Una maul Buffalos,
leapfrog Ruwa ProGroup

Masvingo United line up during first half of the season

TellZim reporter minder no chance before it hit victory since the beginning of cycle of defeats and draws. We Mutare City Rovers.
the crossbar only for an alert second half of the league, Una are promising our fans more Meanwhile log leaders Green
Scenes of jubilati- Washington Ncube (Tutu) to Una team manager Fidelis victories till the end of the Fuel remains on course for
on engulfed Mucheke slot the rebound to the far left Nyahwai said the match marks season,” said Nyahwai. promotion into the Premier
stadium on July 17 as side of the goalkeeper with end of the cycle of draws and He also affirmed that the team Soccer League (PSL) as they
Masvingo United rediscovered the away team defenders flat defeats. has been failing to please its maintained their unbeaten run
the winning formula as they footed. “We are very happy with the legion of fans in the past games with a 1-0 home victory over
eased past determined visiting The teams went to the break outcome; we have been on a due to too many draws. Mutoko-based JM Busha.
Army side Buffalos and crept with Masvingo clinching on winless spell for a long time. Masvingo enjoyed a rich vein Second-placed Mutare City
into third position above Ruwa to the narrow margin. After The team has been recording of form before the mid-season Rovers edged past Surrey FC
ProGroup though tied on the interval, an enterprising too many draws but we did not break where they were part of with a similar score line though
similar number of points and Sean Mutongi gave Buffalos lose hope. The boys played well the leading pack just two points they remain nine points adrift.
aggregate. defenders a torrid time in and we managed to break the shy of now second-placed
Una Una who seemed to office as he took them on with
have lost their ground in the skill and pace and his efforts Admire ‘Dhumbe’ Banda with coach Faustino 'Hey Days' Mugeji
title race following a spate of were rewarded almost midway
poor results with more draws the second half.
than wins utilized on the few A desperate defender bundled
chances they created and the lanky striker down only
bagged three valuable points. for Captain Admire ‘Dhumbe’
Masvingo are now in third Banda to drive a powerful spot
place with 34 points apiece kick beyond the keeper’s reach.
with Ruwa ProGroup who lost After the second goal, a re-
one-nil to another Masvingo- juvenated Masvingo became
based side Wangu Mazodze FC settled with fans cheering on
at the same venue on July 16. the team as they comfortably
Despite exchanging neat passes controlled pace while Buffalos
early in the opening stages, the created a few chances which
Army side failed to convert the they failed to convert.
possession into goals and it Masvingo coach had to inject
was Washington Ncube who more energy as he capitalized
put the hosts in the driving on the new rules and made
seat after coolly slotting home some changes as his side held
a rebound after the woodwork on to the two goals which
had saved the visitors. ensured they are tied with
A powerful drive from the left Ruwa though Una Una have a
boot of Munyaradzi Mazorodze game in hand.
(Nyaga) gave Buffaloes goal After claiming their first