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70 Judges converge in Masvingo Of bogus war vets, David and Goliath

Little known carpenter
thumps Bhucho as

Dougie gaffeCCC sweeps Masvingo
costs taxpayers
US$60m
GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA Political analysts said by-elec-
MIRROR REPORTER tions cost the poor and strug-
MASVINGO – The just ended gling taxpayers a huge amount
by-elections caused by Douglas of money which should be
Mwonzora’s recalls of op- directed at enhancing their
ponents from Parliament and livelihoods.
councils have cost the taxpayer Asked whether it was proper
Taurai “Bucho” Mudzviti. a whooping US$60 million, that one man could cost the
GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA a senior opposition politician country so much; political
MIRROR REPORTER and former Minister of Finance analyst, Vivid Gwede, said the
MASVINGO – Prominent Masvingo businessman Tendai Biti has said. Mwonzora-led outfit is now
and Zanu PF Ward 3 urban candidate, Taurai Biti told The Mirror in an inter- clearly being fuelled by vin-
Mudzviti, popularly known as Bucho brought view that the estimate cost for dictive agendas rather than
the biggest shocker of Saturday’s by-elections the by-elections, the biggest pursuing the interests of the
in the town when he was thumped by a little after independence is around Zimbabwean citizens who have
known carpenter. US$60 million although the rejected it in the by-elections.
Roki Kamuzonda amassed 1 137 votes against final figure is yet to be made Gwede, who is the Program
Bhucho’s paltry 476 votes. public. Manager for Zimbabwe Alli-
Bucho flexed his financial muscle, sinking bore- The Mirror tried to get the ac- ance with years of experience
holes for the ward and buying groceries for tual figure from the Zimbabwe working with civil society in
potential voters. Yesterday his polling agents Electoral Commission (ZEC) governance, social justice and
were feeding on fast foods from Chicken Inn spokesperson Jasper Mangwa- human rights sector, said it
while Kamuzonda could barely afford a vehicle na but he kept on promising is high time the country has
to make rounds to the polling to come back with an answer a law which requires a local
stations. until he stopped answering his referendum to be held before
phone. recalls are
carried out. Douglas Mwonzora.

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70 Judges converge in Masvingo High Court
SIMBARASHE MTEMBO closes for
MIRROR REPORTER First Term
MASVINGO – Seventy High
Court, Supreme and Consti- SIMBARASHE MTEMBO
tutional Courts judges have MIRROR REPORTER
converged in Masvingo for
a two-day symposium that Constitutional and High Court judges at symposium. MASVINGO -The High Court in Masvingo, like all
runs from Friday to Satur- others has closed for the first term and will be
day. second term begins on May Hotel on Friday and Satur- that may cause confusion attending to urgent chamber applications and
Judicial Services Commis- 9, 2022. day. This is a platform for and those that require skills bail hearings only.
sion (JSC) secretary, Walter The symposium will also be judges to interact and en- development. The secre- The High Court, Supreme and Constitutional
Chikwanha confirmed the attended by the JSC secre- gage on their performance, tariat and registrars of these courts will commence their second judicial
symposium to The Mirror. tariat and registrars of the challenges and appraisal of courts will also attend the term on May 9, 2022 according to dates ga-
Chief Justice Luke Malaba courts. work done in the first term. conference. The judges will zetted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
gave the welcome remarks. “We are holding our end “The symposium will have take off from Masvingo on in General Notice 2932 of 2021.
The symposium has left of first judicial term sym- presentations from senior Sunday,” said Chikwanha. The second judicial term will end on July 29,
most of Masvingo’s hotels posium at Great Zimbabwe and junior judges on areas 2022 with the third term running from Sep-
fully booked. tember 5 to November 25, 2022.
Chikwanha said the sym- The 2023 legal year will begin on January 8,
posium is held at the end 2023.
of every judicial term to Meanwhile the second Gweru High Court
allow judges to interact and circuit will run from May 16 to 27, 2022 at
engage each on matters re- Gweru Magistrates Court with the third term
lating to their performance, circuit court running from September 19 to 30,
challenges, appraising of 2022.
work done in the term as
part of their continuous
skills development.
The first judicial term ends
tomorrow and the courts
will only be attending to
urgent chamber applica-
tions and bail hearings. The

Dougie gaffe costs
taxpayers US$60m

Runyararo
North:
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An
incomplete
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dwelling
at
roof
level
consisting
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a
 ” Any more rounds of recalls will MPs and councillors whose seats
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 serve no real purpose for anyone were being filled were a result of
Price
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000 including that outfit, except to deaths, recalls and reassignments
perpetuate what is now an attack respectively.
on democracy itself,” Gwede. The bulk of elections budgets go
Ironically Mwonzora’s MDC T into printing of ballot papers,
failed to get a single seat or ward logistics, and the running of the
in the elections and his candidates election
were failing to get a single vote Sixteen political parties contested
at the majority of polling stations. the elections.
Mwonzora had since his Supreme The parties that contested in the
Court victory against Nelson elections include Zanu PF, Citizen
Chamisa’s MDC Alliance in March Coalition for Change (CCC), MDC-
2020 recalled a total of 122 coun- Alliance, All People’s Party, Demo-
cillors and 22 MPs throughout the cratic Opposition Party, Federation
country. of African State, Free Zimbabwe
MDC-T spokesperson Lloyd Damba Congress, Labour, Economists and
rubbished the cost of the elections African Democrats, MA’AT Zimba-
and said that what is important is bwe, New Patriotic Front, Patriotic
that his party acted within the law. Zimbabweans, Republican Party of
He said that Morgan Tsvangirai Zimbabwe, United Democratic Al-
at one time recalled 19 MPs and liance, United Zimbabwe Alliance,
several councillors who rebelled Zimbabwe African People’s Union
against the party. and Zimbabwe Labour Party.
“When Nelson Chamisa took pow- ZEC chief elections officer, Utloile
er he recalled Thokozani Khupe Silaigwana said in a statement that
and several MPs from Matebele- ballots for the National Assembly
land. Taxpayers money was also were printed by Fidelity Printers
factored in all the recalls so what and Refiners while those for local
is the difference now? When the authorities were printed by Print
people of Zimbabwe voted for the flow.
recall clause in the Constitution A total of 870 550 National As-
they were also factoring the value sembly ballot paper and 723 750
of their taxes,” said Damba. local authority ballot papers were
Zanu PF fired and reassigned just printed for the by-elections.

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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
Zanu PF councilors
continue to serve STAFF VACANCY
as Civil servants
CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
PSC Secretary Ambassador Jonathan Utaunashe.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following
SIMBARASHE MTEMBO of the law with regards to civil post which has arisen with the Midlands State University.
MIRROR REPORTER servants being office bearers of
MASVINGO – Two teachers in Bikita any political party. Our client has CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
are allegedly violating Government instructed us to demand as we
policy by continuing to serve in hereby do that you relieve your The incumbent will have a dual reporting structure; to the Vice Chancellor and to the Audit
the civil service four years after subordinates of their duties within Committee. The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for monitoring and verifying the ade-
they were elected councillors. 7 days of this letter if they choose quacy, effectiveness and correct operation of the internal audit system of the University.
Lawyer Martin Mureri of Matutu to continue as councillors…,”
and Mureri Legal Practitioners has reads part of the ultimatum. APPLICATIONS
since written a seven-day ultima- Masakadza expressed ignorance
tum to the acting Provincial Edu- when contacted for a comment. For more details, interested candidates are advised to visit the link below:
cation Director, Shylatte Mhike to “What does that have to do with https://ww5.msu.ac.zw/vacancies/
dismiss the teachers or be dragged you? What do you want from
to court. me?” said Masakadza. Applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applicants must submit an electronic appli-
Government does not allow civil Efforts to get a comment from cation in a single pdf file which should include copies of Birth, ID and Academic Certificates
servants under Section 200 (4) of Munyoro were futile. and an updated Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, place
the Constitution to occupy politi- Other Zanu PF councillors who and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details,
cal office unless they resign from have defied PSC in Masvingo are names and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees.
Civil Service and in 2022 the Public Mwenezi RDC chairperson Jorum
Service dismissed civil servants Ncube who is the head of Marinda The Deputy Registrar Human Resource
elected into political offices from Primary School and his deputy Ad- Midlands State University
work but the program has seem- mire Matutu who is the teacher- P Bag 9055
ingly targeted a few opposition in-charge at Zvomupungu Primary. GWERU
representatives. The Mirror is also informed that
There are allegations that Bikita Zanu PF Masvingo RDC Ward 5 For the electronic version, please send to [email protected]
Rural District Council (RDC) chair- councillor, Lylletty Aleta Makombe
person and Ward 2 councillor is an inspector in the Ministry of The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 April 2022.
Benjamin Masakadza continue to Primary and Secondary Education
work for the Ministry of Primary stationed in Zaka. NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting
and Secondary Schools after being The Public Service Commission gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
elected into office in 2018. The ordered civil servants elected into
same local authority has Chipo political offices to immediately OUR HANDS OUR MINDS OUR DESTINY www.msu.ac.zw
Munyoro, a councillor for Ward 24 step down from one of the posts
who remains a teacher at Madzi- in a memo dated April 15, 2020 MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
vire Primary School after being and signed by PSC Secretary Am-
elected the same year. bassador Jonathan Utaunashe. STAFF VACANCY
Masakadza is a teacher at Zindove The memo threatened disciplinary
Primary School in Bikita South. action on civil servants who did RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE
The instruction to Mureri was not comply with the directive.
given by Masvingo CCC provincial The campaign to remove elected The Midlands State University Research and Innovation Office is dedicated to support students and staff research
chairperson, Simon Ziki. civil servants from civil service was and innovation endeavours. As a result, the University is seeking highly qualified, knowledgeable, experienced, and
The ultimatum is dated March 8, headed by a few individuals with committed individuals to assist in research support, intellectual property management services, technology transfer, and
2022. the majority from Zanu PF disre- business development. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
Mhike said she had not received garding the order.
the ultimatum when The Mirror Efforts to get a comment from 11. . RESEARCH MANAGER (X1)
contacted her for a comment. Ambassador Utaunashe were 2. INNOVATION LEAD (PHYSICAL SCIENCES/ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) (X1)
“Our client informed us that in futile as his phone went unan-
Bikita South there are two Edu- swered. 3. INNOVATION LEAD (ENGINEERING) (X1)
cation employees who are also “The Commission hereby directs
representing Zanu PF, Benjamin that as a civil servant, you should 4. INNOVATION LEAD (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) (X1)
Masakadza I.D Registration Num- cease to serve as a councillor
ber 04-026058-W-04 who is a with immediate effect. Failure 5. INNOVATION LEAD (ARTS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES) (X1)
councillor in Ward 2 Bikita South to comply with this directive will
and a teacher at Zindove Primary result in disciplinary action being 6. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (X 1)
School in Bikita East. taken against you,’’ reads part of
“The two work under your super- the directive signed by Utaunashe 7. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (X 2)
vision and you know the position dated April 15, 2020.
APPLICATIONS
For more details, interested candidates are advised to visit the link below:https://ww5.msu.ac.zw/vacancies/
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: Application letter, certified copies of certificates,
and Curriculum Vitae giving full details of names, place, and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of
availability, contact telephone number (s), and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University

[email protected]

Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.

The closing date for applications is Friday 08 April 2022.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to.

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Balancing or falling….. Editorial Comment

There are many balancing rocks around Zimbabwe. This one in Kurambwi Village, Gona just 5km from Mpandawana in Gutu is more Remembering Auxillia Chimusoro
amazing in that it doesn’t seem to be balancing but falling. Zim tourism collapsed more than two decades. The HIV&AIDS War Heroine

Zvishavane Town secretary's trial finally gets trial date We have just come to the end of March the
month we were celebrating the woman, that
SYDNEY NCUBE construction company a tender after human being who is so precious to every human
MIRROR REPORTER the same company failed to complete being. Who on this planet was not born of a
the job for the first time. woman after being carried in her womb for plus
ZVISHAVANE – The trial of three Zv- It is the State case that in 2016 council or minus nine months? Every woman deserves
ishavane Council managers, namely: entered into a partnership with JM respect no matter who or what she is. She might
Town Secretary Tinoda Mukutu, Hous- Constructions for the servicing of 27 be your mother, sister, cousin, nephew, friend,
ing Director Nhlanhla Ngwenya and CBD Extension stands and the work wife, boss, subordinate, workmate, student,
Engineer Dominic Mapwashike who was for two years but the time lapsed neighbour, stranger or even enemy. She might
are facing charges of criminal abuse of resulting in the termination of the be famous, a nobody, poor, a prisoner, disabled,
office has finally been set. contract. or a little child.
The trial will start on 26 May 2022 In 2019 the trio connived and contrary During the March celebrations a good number
following their suspension on May 19, to and inconsistent with their duties, of women from different sectors of society,
2021 gave the same construction company both late and alive, came to the fore and their
The trio recently attempted to have the go ahead to continue with the achievements were highlighted for us to honour
themselves removed from remand but contract without going through a ten- and celebrate them. One woman of note here is
this was denied by the hearing magis- der process which was unlawful. none other than the late Auxillia Chimusoro.
trate. In Masvingo we notice that we are celebrating
and remembering war liberation war veterans
by naming streets after them with all the streets
of the suburb of Runyararo West bearing the
names of deceased combatants. In Auxillia we
do have one ex HIV&AIDS war combatant who
gave her all in the fight against this deadly
pandemic which is still with us today. She is one
person who deserves to have a street in the city
of Masvingo named after her as a late heroine.
The history of the fight against HIV&AIDS can-
not be complete without mentioning the name
of Auxillia Chimusoro. She is one fighter who
fought when the war against HIV&AIDS was still
fiery hot experiencing stigma, poverty and lack
of medication. Here was a brave and selfless
woman who championed the challenges of
people living with HIV. Her provincial, national
and international untiring efforts contributed
immensely to HIV&AIDS awareness and preven-
tion. Auxillia started Batanai, the first HIV&AIDS
support group in Zimbabwe and went on to fa-
cilitate the formation and training of many more
groups in Masvingo Province and was one of the
founder members of what is now Zimbabwe Na-
tional Network of People Living with HIV&AIDS
(ZNNP+) thereby uniting people living with HIV
for support, life skills and advocacy purposes.
We therefore call upon the Masvingo City fathers
to seriously consider naming one of the city’s
streets ‘’Auxillia Chimusoro Street’’, in recog-
nition of her sterling efforts and as a way of
celebrating her contribution to the war against
HIV&AIDS. Another option would be to name
the newly built clinic in the suburb of Runyararo
West after her.

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Mining fatality
reported

at Zimplats

APPLICATION
FOR
BORROWING
POWERS

The late Dean Nyamurenje. NoticeJuilsy Mhoeyroe. by given for general information and in accordance with Section 124(3)
GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA of the Rural District Councils Act Chap 29:13 and that subject to the consent of the
MIRROR REPORTER Minister of Local Government being obtained in terms of Section 124(4) of the said
MASVINGO – Dean Nyamurenje, an assistant Act, Chirumanzu Rural District Council proposes to borrow the sum of ZWL$35 000
artisan at Zimplats’ Bimha Mine was killed in a 000.00 for the acquisition of utility vehicles for administration, devolution projects
mine accident two weeks ago.
Investigations to establish what exactly hap- supervision, roads and other civil works supervision, water, sewer and refuse
pened have been instituted but initial reports supervision, housing supervision, and health facilities supervision.
indicate that he was fatally squashed between
a conveyor belt and a pulley drum.
The Mirror has in its possession a statement by
the senior general manager, Simbarashe Goto
which confirms the accident.
The statement says Nyamurenje was assisting
an artisan fitter to slacken a tensioned belt
(CVB403) in order to identify a tracking prob-
lem when disaster struck.
It is thought that in the process of adjusting
the belt tension using a winch, the conveyor
belt suddenly moved with the deceased in the
danger zone. It is suspected that he fell and
was squashed between the conveyor belt and
a pulley drum sustaining head and chest inju-
ries in the process.
Efforts to get a comment from Zimplats Public
relations manager, Busi Chindove were futile

Little known carpenter
thumps Bhucho as

CCC sweeps Masvingo

From page 1 Details of the proposals may be inspected at Council Offices during office hours and
Douglas Mwonzora’s Tarusenga Vembo was at any objections which ratepayers or members of Chirumanzu District may wish to
the tail end with 51 votes. make must be lodged with the undersigned in writing, within 21 days of the date
The opposition MDC-T fired Vembo by mistake thereof.
in November 2020 when the party purged four L Chatikobo
councillors. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CCC made a clean sweep of all the four wards
that were up for grabs in Masvingo Urban.
In Ward 4, Aleck Tabe beat Zanu PF’s Richard
Madyavanhu by 660 votes to 464. Tabe won
despite that CCC fielded two candidates in the
same ward with the other candidate Thokozile
Muchuchuti getting 284 votes. Mwonzora’s
Charles Ziki got 44 votes.
In Ward 5 Daniel Mberikunashe, a recalled
CCC councillor garnered 469 against Hakistone
‘Wanzai’ Chimwani of Zanu PF who got 280.
The MDC T candidate Ephanos Makiwa got 18
votes.
In Ward 7, CCC’s recalled Richard Musekiwa
got 1 342 votes against Zanu PF’s Prosper
Dohwai who got 408 votes. Mwonzora’s
Getrude Chuma managed 35 votes. Chidhindi
of the LEAD party made the wrong record
when she got 2 votes..

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POLICE ALERT
THEFT OF CAR PARTS AND THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLES Of bogus war vets, David and Goliath

Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson So all the hullabaloo about are just being distracted from To be frank the carpernter
Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa the by-elections has finally distraction by distraction. pulled the biggest shocker.
vanished like the morning In South Africa I heard that Aiwa zvine chirevo izvi.
POLICE IN MASVINGO ARE CONCERNED WITH THE LOSS OF dew, but the lies, hatred, the defence minister was "al- Roki of Passion Java records
VALUABLE PROPERTY OF THEIR CLIENTS DUE TO THEFT fights, and the new cam- legedly" held hostage last year akarova Patati Patata muballot
FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEFT OF CAR PARTS. paign waves are still airborne. by a group of ANC military box. How can you do that to
Things are getting hard by veterans. The outfit called the a driller of boreholes? HOTH
MOTORISTS ARE LEAVING VALUABLES SUCH AS CELLPHONES, day and the future now looks Liberation Struggle War Vet- wont’ say how many other
LAPTOPS, CASH AND OTHER ITEMS INSIDE THEIR VEHICLES bleak, so HOTH would like to erans (LSWV), which includes holes the guy is drilling in
VISIBLE TO PASSERS-BY WHO WOULD THEN BREAK AND remind our politicians who uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), and around town, because he
STEAL THE PROPERTY. are harbouring the idea of Azanian People's Liberation doesn’t know.
THE MOTORING PUBLIC IS THEREFORE URGED TO REMOVE political influence on electoral Army (APLA) and Azanian Ko kwamukoma Dhuga
VALUABLES WHEN THEY PARK THEIR VEHICLES, PHYSICALLY district boundaries with the National Liberation Army zvakamira sei? Vanhu vano-
LOCK THEIR VEHICLES. intent of creating undue ad- (Azanla) members, met with vadarirei sure? Ko Save
MOST IMPORTANTLY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE NIGHT, THEY vantage for a party, group, or the minister, Thandi Modise, muripiko? Mwana akatadzei-
SHOULD PARK AT GUARDED OVERNIGHT CAR PARKING FA- socio-economic class within and Minister in the Presidency ko uyo? I just laughed my
CILITIES SO THAT THEIR VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE TAMPERED the constituency that our chil- Mondli Gungubele in the lungs out when I heard that
WITH. dren actually have to live the government's unofficial bar the party that was at receiving
MOTORISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INSTALL TANK GUARDS ON future that they are all setting and lounge, the St George's end in the just ended by-
FUEL TANKS, INSTALL ALARMS AND ANTI-HIJACKING SYS- on fire for us. Hotel in Irene, elections recalled one of their
TEMS AS WELL AS FITTING LOCKNUTS ON WHEELS. I am glad that the gerryman- Preto- own by mistake. Vazovhem-
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO PUT IDENTI- dering political party with de- ria. burwa imo musarudzo
FICATION MARKS ON VALUABLES SUCH AS BATTERIES AND funct Communists ideas never The imomo. Kkkkkkkkk.
RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION UPON occupied the Sahara desert vet- I am sure mukoma Dhagie
RECOVERY BY POLICE. otherwise we were going to er- had a bad day in office when
experience an acute short- ans he had that his mistress was
LET US MAKE IT HARD FOR CRIMINALS TO ACCESS age of sand. Guys bear with al- actually smacked in the face
OUR PROPERTY!! me I am so paranoid when it legedly held paJack City apo. Did those
comes to these so-called war Modise hos- tage, who are comforting you bring
STABLE veterans and war collabora- demanding R4.2-million each. any Zumbani? Hiii, Hii mwana
tors. Zviri safe here izvi vakomana? Getty, ndichakutora ndichaku-
PACKAGING I mean those in the Zimba- Okay guys I will leave that for tora chete.
bwe National Liberation War a moment and veer off to the So you thought you can
FOR
QUALITY
AFFORDABLE Veterans Association (ZNL- just ended by-election. So last extent an olive branch to you
WVA). In every country across week we witnessed another bickering mistress by getting
Africa these associations match between the biblical her elected into the council.
are holding governments at little David and Goliath. I am I don’t know what is in the
ransom. Initially I thought told a little known carpen- name Thoko hangu, but as
it’s in Zimbabwe only where ter swung a sling with every HOTH I now feel that the
those claiming to have fought ounce in the pint-sized and name has curse in it. Hanzi
for this country ransomed the petit body and the stone Thoko akachutiwa.
entire populace. Yes, I said brought down a howling Well ini ziii hangu. Anyway
‘claiming’ because the major- giant. two things you should know
ity of them are bogus. Yes, he was a giant financially about HOTH is that his record
Recently I witnessed twenty- compared to the diminu- give you an inkling of how he
year olds who were not even tive member of the yellow sees people in general. It is his
wetting their pants during fever who could not afford intrinsic nature to expect the
the last stages of the strug- a decent pair of trousers. I worst of them. And the sec-
gle vetting war collaborators. know this is just the begin- ond is that he is surprisingly
Jeepers Creepers! The toddlers ning of the little carpenter’s respectable with computers.
were not even born. The old journey but what is important I will tell you about the last
madhalas and magogos are is that the beginning is the statement in the next instal-
sleeping in the open enduring most important part of any ment.
cold nights waiting to be vet- work. Sure unobhusitiwa kuti For now it’s CIAO.
ted by their great grandchil- Bhuu bhuu bhuu before wati
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Beitbridge developer loses

US$0,4m in stands scam
SYDNEY MUBAIWA CCC make a clean sweep of Beitbridge
TWO NATIONS REPORTER

BEITBRIDGE- Four suspects have been arrested
for allegedly selling 23 residential stands in Be-
itbridge belonging to Kingdom Lifestyle Africa
without the knowledge of the company.
The stands which are in Matibe Low Density
suburb have a total value of US$414 000 and
the four were arrested on Wednesday and
were remanded in custody by Regional Mag-
istrate Takudzwa Gwazemba to April 8, 2022
when they appeared in court on Friday and
denied bail.
The State says Victor Matsikidze (52), an em-
ployee at Kingdom Lifestyle Africa connived to
defraud the organisation with Stephen Ruphiya
(52) who is an engineer with Zimborders and
Smart Gandhlabani (39) and Prosper Ndlovu
who both work at Tamic Creations.
The State says the other three suspects are
workers for companies contracted by Kingdom
Lifestyle Africa. They are represented by Muchi-
hwande Fobs Sithole of Chauke and Associates
and Tawonga Tawanda Musina of Garikayi and
Company Legal Practitioners. Morgan Ncube.

Prosecutor Ronald Mugwagwa said during the ELLEN MLAMBO Ncube and Granger Nyoni for Wards Nyoni won with 393 votes and ZANU
period extending from March 2021 to Febru- BEITBRIDGE – The Citizen Coalition for 4 and 5 were recalled by Douglas PF’s Showa Moyo who was the coun-
ary 2022, the four connived to defraud the Change (CCC) won both wards that Mwonzora last year. cil chairperson from 2013-2018 got
complainant of 23 residential stands by illegally were up for grabs during Saturday’s Ncube got 691 votes and his Zanu PF 221 votes.
selling them to home seekers. by-elections in Beitbridge. opponent Lawrence Ndishabe Tshili Peter Moyo was the ward elections
The complainant in the matter is Tichaona Both CCC candidates, Mayor Morgan got 422 votes. There were 10 spoilt officer for ward 5 and there were 3
Revai Sithole who is the direc- ballot papers. spoilt ballot papers in ward 5.
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Beitbridge developer loses Our
US$0,4m in stands scam
From page T1 the residential stands without the Heart Felt
Private Limited. authority of the complainant.
Matskidze, who was employed at The complainant received various Sympathy
Kingdom Lifestyle cleared and re- phone calls from the beneficiaries
leased 23 stands for sale by Tamic requesting offer letters to regular- Mr NICK MANJORO
Creations Private Limited. Knowing ise the ownership with Beitbridge
that Matsikidze had the capacity Town Council. Masvingo has lost one of it's great son and passionate
to clear and release the stands, He realised that the number of businessman. Mr Nick Manjoro was a passionate entrepreneur
Ruphiya, Gandhlabani and Ndlovu requests had exceeded the five and Director of Headmount Investment Trading as Multidesigns.
went on to sell the stands to vari- stands he had cleared and he
ous home seekers in Beitbridge. investigated and discovered that
Gandhlabani and Ndlovu allegedly a further 23 stands had been
raised a false payment FNB Bank fraudulently sold.
receipt of R500 000 as purchase He then made a Police report on
of Asphalt meant to be used on Tuesday and the accused were
tarring the serviced road and this arrested.
was done to justify the sale of

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bus companies in the region has the transport industry. May his soul rest in peace.Our prayers are with his family
permanently stopped trips to “The global COVID-19 outbreak at this difficult time.
Zimbabwe and is laying off its and subsequent lockdown in
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After bribery case, cop tries to stab wife with a knife
FUNGAYI MUNYORO- peared before Chipinge tion over WhatsApp. He was manager from being impris-
CHINGAIRA Magistrate, Alfred Chinembiri disarmed by Sergeant Major
on Monday facing domestic Givemore Nyamayaro before oned for theft charges.
CHIPINGE- A Chipinge cop violence charges. he could commit the crime.
who was recently in court fac- Chapwanya attempted to stab In July last year Chapwanya Prosecutor Timothy Katsande
ing bribery charges returned his wife, Yvonne Sibanda was dragged to court after he
this week accused of domestic who is also a Police officer allegedly solicited bribe of said last week on Wednesday
violence. in Chipinge on Thursday last US50 to stop a TM super-
Annakim Chapwanya ap- week following an alterca- market warehouse assistant night, Chapwanya had an al-

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FUNGAYI MUNYORO- Jenipher Mpofu. ing $10 000 bail.
CHINGAIRA Mpofu is a member of the rul- Rambu who is also Ward 8 Crispen Rambu.
ing party’s district executive in organizing secretary for CCC is
CHIPINGE – Crispen Rambu Chipinge. remanded to April 5, 2022.
who won Chipinge Ward 8 by- Rambu who won the elections He is being represented by Admire
elections had his celebrations on Saturday was in prison barely Nkumbula of Mhungu and Associ-
cut short after he was arrested 24 hours later. He was released ates.
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After bribery case, CCC councilor spends night in
cop tries to stab cells, hours after being elected
wife with a knife From page C1 which allegedly contained ers and tried to grab the book. and fondled Mpofu’s breasts
Isaac Tangwena said on Sat- names of voters for the poll- Mpofu put the book into her before leaving.
From page C1 urday, the polling day, Mpofu ing station. jacket and the accused alleg- Rambu is denying the allega-
from home and sought refuge at her friend in was walking along the road Rambu who was coming from edly held her by the collar tions.
Chipinge urban camp. which leads to Makocheredze the opposite direction met the and searched in her bosom. Mpofu reported the case to
The following day at around 8.45am, Chapwanya Primary School Polling sta- complainant and allegedly After searching for some time Police officers at the polling
who is on vacation followed Sibanda to her work tion. She had a book on her accused her of disturbing vot- Rambu allegedly got the book station.
place at Chipinge Urban Police Camp and called
her over the cell phone instructing her to come Family attacked by robbers while watching TV
outside the offices. Instead she went into the of- MOSES MADYIRA
fice of the station’s disciplinarian Sergeant major MIRROR REPORTER The third complainant went Chiwanza rushed outside to house and went away with a
Nyamayaro where she called Chapwanya from. to close it and thus encoun- check and had her hands tied 42inch Plasma, 12v car bat-
The accused followed Sibanda to the office CHIKOMBA – A family tered two men in black jeans, hands with a cloth. The two tery, 4 Nissan coil packs, 5kg
and immediately produced an Okapi knife and from Sadza Business Centre black jackets and black masks were forced into the main gas cylinder tank, Lithium
advanced towards the complainant threatening in Chikomba was left count- armed with a machete and a bedroom and Mandongwe 48v Solar Battery grey in
to stab her. Nyamayaro managed to disarm the ing its losses after robbers firearm. She screamed and was also tied with a cloth. colour, a black invertor, Tecno
accused. armed with a machete and an was hushed. The robbers ransacked the cellphone, A16 Itel cellphone,
He was remanded in custody to March 25. unknown firearm struck while Rand 4200 and US$550.
they were watching television They fled the scene and the
Rapist commits and ransacked the house of complainants reported the
Sodomy in prison valuables. case at Sadza Police and tyre
The robbery took place at marks were detected showing
FUNGAYI MUNYORO-CHINGAIRA 11pm two weeks ago. that the goods were loaded
Mash East Police spokes- into a car.
MUTARE -Convicted rapist Blessing Parisai person Simon Chazovachii Investigations are in full
who is serving a jail term at Mutare Farm Prison confirmed the incident and swing.
for the crime has allegedly committed a similar appealed to the public for “We are appealing for infor-
offence by attempting to sodomise a cell mate. information that can lead to mation that can lead to the
Parisai (23) was dragged before Mutare Mag- the arrest of perpetrators. arrest of the accused.
istrate Rumbidzai Kavasa on Friday last week On March 13, 2022 at 11pm “We urge people to always
facing aggravated indecent assault charges. the three complainants, Clever lock their doors, make quick
Parisai attempted to sodomise an epileptic col- Mandongwe (40), Memory Police reports and discourage
league by hiding his medication so that he could Chiwanza (35) and Melody them from resisting robbers
take advantage of him. Mazani (35) of Number 354, as they can end up being
Tafadzwa Chiwanza represented the State. New Location Sadza injured,” said Chazovachii.
The complainant only woke up at night to find were watching television
Parisai in his blankets with intentions of abusing in the dining room when 

him. they heard their kitchen NOTICE!

He screamed for help and Parisai abandoned his door banged.
act.
The case was remanded to April 1.

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Crime and Courts News

Chikomba DDC bribery case still on Contractor
drags Gutu
MOSES MADYIRA allegedly demanding a bribe High to court
from Teresa Dangwa, the
CHIKOMBA – The Chief Pros- director of Dangwa Initiative BRILLIANT MUKARO
ecutor at Chivhu Magis- Trust who wanted to reg- MIRROR REPORTER
trates’ Court has appealed ister her NGO in Chikomba
against the acquittal of District. The complainant GUTU – C Engineering, a local construction
Chikomba District Develop- reported her case to the CIO company is suing Gutu High School Develop-
ment Coordinator (DDC), who advised her to ap- ment Committee (SDC) for its property that
Michael Mariga in a US$60 proach the Police. was stolen while kept at the school premises.
bribery case whose sentence Chivhu CID led by Mar- C Engineering was contracted to do some
was handed down at the tin Kadzimu set a trap at work and left its equipment at the school after
beginning of this month. Chikomba RDC offices and completion of the job.
Corrence Chimbadzwa Mariga was nabbed soon The matter is before Masvingo Magistrate,
wrote a letter to the Na- after receiving three US$20 Concilia Ngwerume.
tional Prosecuting Authority notes that were marked. He C Engineering says in 2013, after the company
asking for a revisit of the initially deni,ed to the ar- had finished doing work at the school it left
case. resting officers that he had properties on the school which got stolen
The letter dated March 21, any money on him and he while under the watch of the school.
2022 described Chivhu only produced it after they The company filed an application with the
Regional Magistrate, Sam threatened to make a thor- Michael Mariga. court in 2015.
Chitumwa’s judgment as so ough search of everyone at Jackson Mupoperi of Saratoga Makausi Legal
inconsistent with logic and the offices. on suspension from work public officer by soliciting Practitioners who represented the school said
common sense that it was In court, Mariga said he did because he had committed US$60 so as to facilitate the the matter must be dismissed on the basis that
perverse. not receive the money but it an offence. signing of the MOU. the application had expired.
Chimbadzwa disputed was dropped onto his books Chikomba RDC CEO, Bullen “The court cannot at this According to the rules of the magistrate’s
Chitumwa’s ruling that the by the complainant. Tatenda Chiwara told the stage say accused lawfully court, an application must be served within
State failed to prove its It needed the investigat- court that Mariga was not received the US$60 to cater two years after it has been filed and the appli-
case. He said in the letter ing officer to shout out supposed to receive any for costs of meeting when cant did not serve the complainant from 2015
that the acquittal resulted three times as the accused money from Dangwa in the all along the accused was and only did so last year, said Mupoperi.
from a view of the facts that insisted that he knew noth- first place. saying that money was hur- He also said that there was no contract be-
could not reasonably be en- ing about the trap money “It is the State’s submission riedly dropped on the sofa tween the school and the company on how
tertained and the inference until there was a threat of that it managed to prove by Theresa Dangwa,” said the property was to be kept.
which the court drew from a thorough search that he its case beyond reasonable Chimbadzwa. Magistrate Ngwerume postponed the matter
the primary facts was ‘so produced the US$60. doubt that the accused Mariga was represented by to March 29, 2022 for ruling.
inconsistent with logic and A senior Permanent Secre- unlawfully and intentionally Tafara Nsingo of Nsingo and
common sense such that tary in the Ministry of Local acted contrary to or incon- Associates Law Practitioners
the judgement is perverse’. Government Tavabarira collapsessistent with his duties as a
The ruling by Chitumwa Kutamahufa gave evidence Battered ‘thief’ dies in Police cells
shocked residents of Chivhu. against the accused and
Mariga was arrested for said that the latter was

Murder suspect
before High Court Judge

SIMBARASHE MTEMBO Justice Garainesu Mawadze. Zimbabwe Prisons and Correc- BRILLIANT MUKARO towards the town centre.
MIRROR REPORTER and Dhonza was the last in tional Service (ZPCS) officers MIRROR REPORTER The woman whose purse was
MASVINGO – It never rains for the row but as he sat Justice moved in and laid him on a CHIREDZI – A suspected pick-pock- stolen later boarded a commuter
26-year-old Edson Dhonza. Mawadze had to remind him bench. et who allegedly stole a purse with omnibus and as she got into town
A few months after getting to sit up straight. Justice Mawadze had to only US$5 died at Chiredzi Police she allegedly noticed Jaya and
19 years sentence for armed When his turn came, he stood adjourn the trial after realising Station after he was caught and raised alarm.
robbery, he collapsed in the up but fell to the floor with that Dhonza’s state of health battered by a mob. People disembarked from the
High Court at Masvingo on a thud. He shivered and had was getting worse. He was The deceased’s uncle Ezekiel Kombi and got hold of Jaya, alleg-
Tuesday where he is facing a difficulty breathing. whisked away to Masvingo Chipudzuri confirmed the death to edly recovered the purse before
murder charge. He collapsed Provincial Hospital. The Mirror. meeting out instant justice. They
soon after Justice Garainesu Dhonza is represented by Masvingo Police spokesperson, then took him to the Police station
Mawadze ordered him to sit Penelope Dube of Mangwana Kudakwashe Dhewa said he had where he was held in Police cells
up straight. and Partners. no such report. where he is said to have died.
The sentence for armed rob- The four robbers attacked Sources alleged that Jaya snatched Chipudzuri was disheartened that
bery was passed by Masvingo businessman Obvious Nhoko- a purse from an unidentified his relative died because of $5.
Regional Magistrate Bishard vedza and his now late wife woman near the intersection of “We have not recovered from the
Chineka last year. Rutendo Ndega at the cou- Zaka – Chiredzi Road and Chiredzi shock and we hope the Police are
Dhonza, Shepherd Chinhara ple’s residence in Target Kopje, -Buffalo Range and ran away going to do their job to ensure
(44), Needmore Chipoter- Masvingo. They then threw justice,” said Chipudzuri.
wa (28) and Kudakwashe the couple in a shaft behind
Nyashanu (37) were charged Hillside hills and Ndega suf-
for armed robbery and mur- fered injuries which led to her
der after robbing and abduct- death a day later when they
ing a Target Kopje couple on were discovered and taken to
January 14 last year and then Masvingo Provincial.
throwing them into a 20 me- The four got away with a Nis-
tre disused mine shaft. san Caravan, groceries worth
The four were sitting in the $87 960, R800 cash, $15 000
dock as the State outlines for ecocash, US$4 000 and $500
each one of them was being 000 in banks before they were
read. Each accused stood nabbed by CID cops in Harare.
up as his outline was read The State was led by Emma-
nuel Matose.

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Political News

Zanu PF makes a clean sweep in Masvingo rural

GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA After the recall of former
MIRROR REPORTER Zanu PF Mwenezi East leg-
islator Kudakwashe Bhasikiti
MASVINGO – Zanu PF con- Master Makope. election inside seven years. in 2015, his two successors’
tinues to maintain its grip Mwenezi East’s fourth by- tenures ended prematurely.
on rural constituencies after In Chivi South, Munyaradzi
emphatic victories in both Zizhou of Zanu PF romped
Mwenezi East and Chivi to victory with 6 832 votes
South constituencies during against CCC’s Paul Mhlolo
Saturday’s by-elections. who got 1 414 votes.
The party also won two The seat fell vacant after
Chivi rural wards. Zanu PF recalled Chivi South
Roman Catholic-run Av- MP Killer Zivhu. Zivhu was
hunga Secondary School dismissed from Zanu PF in
head, Master Makope (44) July 2020 and from Parlia-
won the Mwenezi East by- ment for misconduct after
election by 12 177 votes to calling for dialogue between
CCC candidate Tendeukai President Mnangagwa and
Mandizvidza’s 1 573 votes. CCC’s Nelson Chamisa.
The by-elections were held In Ward 8, Zanu PF candi-
to fill a vacancy left after the date Fidiles Dzingirai won
death of Jusby Omar, who with 678 Votes against CCC
was the MP. candidate Murambiwa Be-
Weekend’s by-election was twa who got 284 votes.

Josiah Makombe.

Recalled Gweru
mayor re-elected

SYDNEY MUBAIWA
MIDLANDS BUREAU
GWERU – Former Gweru mayor, Josiah Ma-
kombe has been re-elected Ward 2 councillor
barely three months after being recalled by
MDC T president Douglas Mwonzora.
The recall meant that he lost his position as
both councillor and mayor and the City Council
vehicle that he was using.
Makombe who contested on a CCC ticket
polled 940 votes against ZANU PF’s Tinarwo
Elager who got 492 votes
Mwonzora’s MDC Alliance candidate Patson
Chingwaru got 20 votes.
Makombe was recalled in December last year
after showing allegiance to Nelson Chamisa.
CCC Gweru district chairman Taurai Demo con-
firmed the result and thanked the electorate
for putting faith in Makombe.

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Health News

Gokwe Town Council builds state of the art clinic

SYDNEY MUBAIWA Larry Mavima. to the growing population.
MIRROR REPORTER thrust. ject which was finally competed “We are really delighted to of- “We have a small clinic in Gokwe
GOKWE – The Minister of State “I am exhilarated to grace at a total cost of ZW$35 750 ficially open Mapfungautsi Poly which complements Gokwe
for Midlands, Larry Mavima last this auspicious event wherein 651.02,” he said. Clinic whose main thrust is to District Hospital. All nurses are
Tuesday opened a state of the Government remains resolute Mavima urged the local author- improve health and wellbeing of coming from Gokwe District
art poly clinic built by Gokwe towards empowering local ity to take necessary security Gokwe residents. Hospital. The hospital is the
Town Council using devolution authorities and communities measures and maintain the facil- “Good health is central to hu- district referral and caters for all
funds to the tune of $35 million. through the devolution pro- ity to ensure its longevity and man happiness and wellbeing as the people of Gokwe. Our popu-
This new service centre is an gramme. improve its general ambiance. it fosters economic progress. lation in Gokwe town is grow-
upgrade of a small clinic which “In this regard, I would like to “I therefore call upon coun- “This new health facility is ex- ing and the clinic is no longer
served the town but can no thank Gokwe Town Council for cil and the health ministry pected to respond to the double capable of servicing the whole
longer cope with both demand leveraging on the rewards of to expeditiously facilitate the burden of increased mobility and town, this is why we constructed
and complex situations. Mapfun- devolution by constructing this employment of all required staff mortality posed by both commu- this facility,” he said.
gautsi Clinic is going to have 30 modern health care facility. in order to fully provide sound nicable and non-communicable Gokwe district has 37 health
nurses and three doctors. “I am proud to announce that health care services,” he said. diseases,” he said. care facilities which the local au-
Mavima congratulated the local the Central Government dis- Speaking at the same event, He said the polyclinic has almost thority says need to be increased
authority for putting devolution bursed ZW$20 763 649.39 Gokwe Town Council chairper- the same capacity as Gokwe to cater for the increasing popu-
funds to good use and complet- in devolution funds to Gokwe son, Councillor Never Gwanzura District Hospital and added that lation.
ing the clinic that will serve 11 Town Council for this project said the biggest health care facil- council realised that the old clin- Gwanzura said the local au-
000 households in one of the and credit is given to the local ity in the cotton farming town ic was overwhelmed and there thority has also constructed a
fastest growing rural towns in authority for committing around was going to bolster primary was need to construct a bigger primary school in Nyaradza area
the country. facility whose size corresponds to decongest Gokwe Primary
The clinic is located two kilome- School which has more than 3
tres south east of the city centre. WE NOW ACCEPT 000 pupils.
The polyclinic comprises of a PSMAS, “Gokwe Primary School was
maternity ward, 4 male and BONVIE & getting overpopulated with over
female wards, an opportunis- CIMAS 3 000 pupils hence we built a
tic infections clinic, transitory new school in Ward 2 in an area
admissions, 3 postnatal rooms, 2 MEDICAL AID called Nyaradza.
ante-natal care rooms, com- “The school is part of Gokwe
prehensive HIV and AIDS care Primary School. The two blocks
services and an outpatient wing with two classrooms each are al-
all constructed at a total cost of ready complete. The new school
$35 million. is helpful to children who were
Mavima said Government has walking up to 15 kilometres to
embarked on life changing get to Gokwe Primary School,”
projects in marginalised commu- he said.
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Education News

Ndarama to hold AGM
after three years

Oddy Matongo. that the AGM will take place on Munoda kuchinja
BRILLIANT MUKARO April 9, 2022. chikoro here?
MIRROR REPORTER “We are going to have a meet-
ing on April 9, 2022. We last Vhurai account nhasi chaiye
MASVINGO - Ndarama High School held a meeting in 2019 due to mukwanise kutsvaga
in Masvingo is holding its first COVID 19. We are inviting all angachinjane
elective Annual General Meet- parents to come in their num- nemi kupi zvako
ing in three years amid a litany bers to decide the future of their munyika yeZimbabwe
of complaints from parents and school” Matongo said.
other stakeholders. Parents said the meeting was Kuti muvhure account:
Ndarama has over the last long overdue and complained
decade dominated Masvingo that there have been no public 1. Endai pa www.mirrorswops.co.zw painternet
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Province. ing was not being held since vanoda kuchinjana nemi.
At the centre of the complaints 2019. They are hiding behind
is the School Development lockdown restrictions but we Kana kutibata kuti tikubatsirei
chairman, Ray Muzenda who know that a lot of murky deals
has served for the last 15 years were being done without anyone
without a break. Parents are asking us,” said a disgruntled
complaining that his long stay parent who preferred anonymity.
has obliterated good governance Matongo said parents have to
and transparency in the adminis- come to the school and make
tration of the school. their contributions.
There have also been questions “Parents have to attend the
on transactions including that at meeting to get clarification
one time he was spotted driving pertaining to issues they are rais-
a school truck. ing.”
Oddy Matongo, the school head
told The Mirror in an interview

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Bussiness News

Women’s month: Stanbic donates $1,4m sanitary pads

and Second- ted to the wellbeing of the terms of securing or sourcing were complimented by 2 500
ary Schools in girl child hence the effort to sanitary wear. Once again we packets of non-disposable
Glendale (50 meet these girls’ sanitary wear partnered with Talia Network sanitary napkins purchased by
Km North West needs. to make this gesture for the the bank for disadvantaged
of Harare), Pote “As a financial services insti- girls,” said Dlodlo. girls living in rural areas.
Secondary School tution we are committed to Stanbic Bank has over the Talia Network Founder, Saliwe
in Domboshava, supporting the community we years supported school girls, Zakaria, was on hand to offer
and Mukombami operate in, and the underpriv- especially during women’s invaluable information to the
High School near ileged girl child and her needs month. girls about how to use the
Bhora Growth are among our top priorities. In 2018, Stanbic female em- pads as well as keep them
Point. "We understand the chal- ployees raised over 900 pack- clean.
Each girl received lenges faced by young girls in ets of disposable pads and

Stanbic Bank Marketing and Communications
Manager, Irene Chingama, hands over a pack of
reusable pads to one of the girls at Mukombami
High School while Stanbic Bank Export Analyst,
Irene Mbava (white top), assists with sorting the
pads.

MIRROR REPORTER a pack with
HARARE - Stanbic Bank Zim- reusable
babwe has donated reusable pads and
sanitary pads to 775 primary undergar-
and secondary school girls ments.
worth $1, 426m as part of its Stanbic
commemorations of women’s marketing
month. manager
The Standard Bank Group for Spon-
subsidiary partnered with Talia sorships,
Network, an organisation that Events and
represents the interests of the CSI, Lucy
girl child. Dlodlo said
The donations were made the bank
to girls from Musara Primary is commit-

Tongogara RDC $881m

budget approved

ALVINA CHIWANIKA

SHURUGWI – The Minister of Local Government
and National Housing, July Moyo has approved
Tongogara Rural District Council’s (RDC) $881
million budget for the year 2022.
Tongogara RDC chairman, Golden Kapeta con-
firmed the development to The Mirror.
“Our 2022 annual budget has been approved
and this has risen from $296 million as of
2021,” said Kapeta.
The council has an allocation of $369 million
for devolution projects and $37 million for the
Emergency Road Rehabilitation Program.
Kapeta said a big chunk of the budget will be
for service delivery, completion of schools and
clinics and repair of roads which were dam-
aged by heavy rains last year.
Last year’s budget performance stood at 58 %
and the poor performance is attributed to the
Covid19 pandemic lockdowns.

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Enviromental News

ANCILLA GOTORE Utsinda Christian commemorates
MIRROR REPORTER

GUTU–Utsinda Christian Col-
lege, one of the few private
schools in Gutu District on

International Day of ForestsWednesday commemorated
the International Day of For-
ests by planting 33 indigenous
and exotic trees at the school.
The event which was initiated
by the Forestry Commission
was graced by Gutu Schools
Inspector Ronald Muganhu
who was the guest of honour.
Utsinda Christian is located
in the thickly wooded Ma-
korombwende Hill in Mako-
rombwende Village about 8km
from Mpandawana Growth
Point along Gutu-Buhera
Road. Adjacent to the school
is a Mak Camp, a camping site
whose structures are mainly
made of wood.
Speaking at the event, Mu-
ganhu hailed Utsinda Col-
lege for bringing awareness
to the communities on the
importance of forests. He also
thanked the school for agree-
ing to host the Forestry Com-
mission event. He said that the
programme was in line with
the new competency based
education curriculum and
urged other schools to follow
in the footsteps of Utsinda.
The event ran under the
theme; ‘Forests and sustain- Utsinda College pupils with Gutu DSI Ronald Muganhu at the ceremony

able production and consump-
tion.’
Other guests at the event were
Gutu Forestry Commission
Extension Officer, Wellington
Moyo, Utsinda head Albert
Maramba, Junior MP Hazel
Chitsinde, Edmund Masangan-
ise who is Chief Gutu, Tatenda
Masanganise (board member
Utsinda College), Ward 8
Councillor Lazarus Hute, vil-
lage heads Makanda, Mudzitiri
and Tambire.
Development Aid from People
to People (DAAP), an organi-
sation involved in education,
health, water and sanitation
and agriculture was also repre-
sented at the event.
“I am happy with the school’s
initiative to raise awareness
in the community on the
importance of forests. This
programme by the college is in
line with the new competency
based curriculum. I hope that
in the long run other schools
will follow suit.
“Today’s event reminds eve-
ryone to avoid soil erosion,
global warming as well as
desertification. I urge everyone
not to forget to plant trees,”
said Muganhu.
The International Day of For- Muganhu planting a tree.
ests was gazetted by United
Nations in November 2012.
local leadership and students Gutu Forestry Commission Ex- in the area at the moment. Trees planted include Avocado,
Maramba, Utsinda head said to conserve trees. tension Officer, Moyo empha- We replant because forests Mango, Pod Mahogany, Jaca-
the event will become a tradi- “I believe that in the long sised on reforestation as there start with a single tree. Trees randa as well as orange.
tion at the school. run we shall be planting 30 is no gazeted forest in Gutu protect water bodies, soil and Utsinda School board is
“I am glad that we planted 33 plants on annual occasions.
trees, 16 exotic and 17 and and the Province. about 1,2 billion people rely chaired by Professor Rangarirai
The event will help in restoring “I urge Masvingo Province to on forests. Therefore, destroy- Masanganise from University
indigenous trees today as a endangered species to avoid develop a habit of reforesting ing trees is destroying liveli- of Zimbabwe School of Medi-
way of raising awareness to
extinction,” said Maramba. as there is no gazetted forest hoods,” Said Moyo. cine.

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Agriculture News

Winter not yet here, brace for
more rains – Met Department

THERESA ZIBOWA start mid-May. of crops was caused by the
MIRROR REPORTER To the contrary the rain season large number of cyclones that
HARARE – The winter season is is still around and Ngoma affected Madagasca thereby
not yet officially here despite said Zimbabwe must brace pushing away rainfall condi-
the sudden cold mornings and for more thunderstorms and tions from Zimbabwe.
nights in the last two weeks. heavy rains and in Masvingo There are seven cyclones that
Instead people must brace this should be from Tuesday disrupted rainfall patterns
for more rains, James Ngoma next week. globally and they are Anna,
the head of Public Weather “This coming Tuesday we are Batsirai, Kenneth, Japheth,
Service at the Meteorological expecting more thunderstoms Belna, Gombe and Dineo.
Department has said. in Masvingo Province” said Farmers should focus more
He told The Mirror in an Ngoma. on water harvesting to avert
interview that winter is still far He said that Zimbabwe’s dry disasters caused by droughts.
off and should be expected to spell from February to March
James Ngoma. that caused severe wilting

Oxfam garden stripped of

US$3 000 equipment in Gutu
SIMBARASHE MTEMBO US$4 000.
MIRROR REPORTER Efforts to get a comment from
MASVINGO - An irrigation scheme Oxfam were futile.
for gardens established by Oxfam Police spokesperson Kudakwashe
in Headman Musengi’s area under Dhewa said he was unware of
Chief Munyaradzi in Gutu has the case but The Mirror is reliably
been stripped of a pump and a informed the matter was reported
breaker worth US$3 000 thereby at Gutu Police Station and it is be-
bringing the project which ben- ing investigated by one Sergeant
efits seven villages to a halt. Mundeguma.
A committee member, Susan Ward 9 councillor Medicine Ny-
Chinyoka confirmed the incident adenga could not be reached for
and said the theft happened on comment. Sources said he does
March 1, 2022 and has since been not stay in the area but works
reported to the Police. somewhere in Mashonaland East.
Oxfam donated and installed the Sources close to the matter told
borehole in 2019 with two water The Mirror that the borehole did
tanks; a 10 000 and 5 000-liter not have any security owing to
and six tapes. squabbles.
The project benefited seven vil- “The borehole had no security af-
lages both with clean water and ter some overzealous youth forced
irrigation for the gardens and the security guard out of his
villagers are now drawing water guardroom because they thought
from unsafe sources including Oxfam would employ and pay him
wells and rivers. The water tables a substantive amount for guarding
in the area are said to be low and the borehole.
many are already struggling to get “They took his guardroom keys
the precious liquid. and they did not give them back
The whole water system was or take turns guarding the bore-
established by Oxfam at a cost of hole and now the community is
paying the price,” said a source.

“Happy, happy birthday, sister.
I believe this year will bring
wonderful things to your life.”

R.S

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND House to Rent
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate
PINIERI SITHOLE who died on 7 OCTOBER 2014 at of VHENEKA MUDENGE who died on 7TH of SEP- Looking
for
4
or
5
roomed

R.26 MAGLAS TOWNSHIP, ZVISHAVANE. All per- TEMBER 2022 at MASVINGO. All persons having houses
to
Rent

sons having claims against the above-named estate are claims against the above-named estate are required to in
Masvingo
required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned lodge them in detail with the undersigned not later than
not later than 30 days, and those indebted thereto are 30 days, and those indebted thereto are required to pay Mucheke
or
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by them within the same period, failing which legal same period, failing which legal proceedings will be
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persons having in their custody or possession of any their custody or possession of any property belonging to
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APRIL 2022 APRIL 2022
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND NOTICE TO LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate ACCOUNT LYING FOR INSPECTION TO ALL
of AFRICA GWATARA who died on 14 FEBRUARY WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of AR-
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taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the
their custody or possession of any property belonging recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or
or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same possession of any property belonging or relating to this
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on 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022 at CHIREDZI. and Notary Public, at Masvingo on the 29th day of
All persons having claims against the above-named March 2022, that DADIRAI MUGADZIWA changed
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Entertainment News

Poetry Corner With New book on children living in the streets
Peter Marimi
ANCILLA GOTORE
MIRROR REPORTER

Love thy neighbour MASVINGO – Tichamupei Comfort Nyan- Tichamupei Comfort Nyandoro. encouraged me. My husband Shelton
doro, a school teacher by profession Chainga Chenduri and Nduri Upenyu. Nyandoro has been very supportive,
Love your neighbour. and now a director for a children’s Born in Zaka, Ticha says she has a soft my brother Jemitias Chivore always ex-
How? arts group has published an insightful for children. presses appreciation while fellow art-
By putting on your mask, book on children living in the streets. “It is important to write books in ists Shingirai Manyengavana, Mambo
Your mask to prevent infection, Zvichatinakira (It will be well) is a must vernacular because we are in a time Guramatunhu, Tinashe Muchuri, Jo-
Infection of infectious COVID-19. read for all those with a passion for where people are shunning their own hanes Mupisa and veteran authors like
Love your neighbor. children and in particular those work- languages. Reminding and teaching Aaron Chiundura Moyo are a source of
How? ing with orphans, disadvantaged chil- people the beauty of our language inspiration.
By washing hands with soap and water, dren and children who find themselves should be a responsibility for every- “The book is about people living in the
Better still under running water. without a home. one,” she said. streets. Sometimes people are quick
Your neighbour will not catch COVID-19. The main subject of the book is a girl “The issue in the book was influenced to judge them, sometimes the kids are
Love your neighbour. child who finds herself in the streets. by what I see and feel. We do not not as bad as people think sometimes
But how? The 60-page Shona book is written usually choose what to write, we are all they need is support to realise their
By maintaining social distance, from an empathetic position by some- pushed to compose. The inspiration of dreams and ambitions in life,” said
Keeping a distance of at least one metre. one who has not only tremendously the day tells you what to write. Nyandoro.
Your neighbour will not catch COVID-19. worked with children living in the “Many people have inspired and
Love your neighbour. streets but has brought them into her
How? home and looked after them together
By sanitising whenever you can, with her own two sons.
Sanitising wherever you can. She has also produced nationally ac-
Your neighbour will not catch COVID-19. claimed performing artists from school
Love your neighbour. children in Masvingo and its environs.
Tell me how? The book by Ticha (Tichamupei) who
Love as you love yourself. is the director of the four-year-old
You wouldn’t want to catch COVID-19. Zimbabwe Performing Arts for Schools
Never allow your neighbour to catch COVID-19 (ZIMPAST) disabuses the reader of the
notion that children who live in the
streets are stubborn or strong-willed.
There are sad circumstances that force
children into the streets which are
beyond their control, says Ticha and
she ubiquitously supports the point in
her book.
Ticha is a published poet with her
poems found in several books.
Some of the books where her poems
are found are Women Exceed, Mu-
pakwa Parwendo, Ngoma yedzim-
bambwe, Yorira Ngoma Yenhetembo,

Political lies galore in Chibhoraniland

Thank God the campaign til the next elections? Some remain empty promises thinking of the people who
dust has finally settled candidates were dolling out never to be fulfilled. So it voted for them. Politicians
down. We can now enjoy food hampers in front of is not surprising that some are put into offices to serve
some peace and quiet until cameras. Will these hampers call politics a game of lying. their communities and the
the next elections. They continue to flow until the The usual scenario is that of country at large. If they
have been running around next elections? Those with politicians who after being make promises they should
all over the constituency fulfill those promises. When
with loud hailers and loud Chibhorani Talk they fail, which is humanly
speakers shouting on top of possible, it is proper on
their voices telling people With Sekuru Taurai their honourable part to
to vote for so and so who give plausible reasons. Why
want to be a member of no resources were making voted for would go on to be given the title ‘’Honour-
parliament or councilor. We all sorts of promises. Will enjoy the benefits of their able’’ when you are far from
have seen them gathering these promises be fulfilled offices and forget the voters being honourable? Stop
hundreds or thousands of even after being voted into who would have put them lying you politicians. Maybe
people just to tell voters office? What usually hap- in those high offices until we should seriously consider
who to vote for. pens is that the promises the next elections without going back to our tradition
They say politics is a game and be ruled by chiefs who
of lying. Not always and will then employ Ministers
everywhere of course. to run the different depart-
However, unfortunately we ments.
do see a lot of lying in our Now we are also left with
Chibhoraniland politics. Just the campaign waste of
before elections aspiring useless posters still on
candidates move around walls, poles, trees and other
their constituencies promis- places. These posters should
ing schools, good roads, be removed by whosoever
water, clinics and whatever put them up soon after any
they think will be good bait. election. It is actually an of-
We have even seen some fence to leave them spoiling
making roads with graders our beautiful environment.
that had their pictures dis- But in Chibhoraniland who
played on them. The ques- cares? They will be there for
tion is will those graders days and months to come.
continue to make roads un-

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ANCILLA GOTORE The Cummings win ZPCS Goodwill
MIRROR REPORTER

MASVINGO - Aubrey Cummings Trust Fund Golf Tournament
of Masvingo and his son Ryaan
came first with 47 points at the Moses Chihobvu. set a target of RTGS 2 million, clearly shows the activeness of the ZPCS and their dependents.
2022 Commissioner-General’s soccer Tournaments coupled but I know team Masvingo charity work and willingness to Present at the tournament were
Goodwill Trust Fund Golf Tour- with some auctions and sale of has a record of surpassing the assist the less privileged of the ZPCS deputy Commissioner
nament organised by the Zim- notable items.” targets. The funds to date have Goodwill Trust Fund beneficiar- General, Social Ndanga, Masv-
babwe Prison and Correctional The Masvingo resident minister, managed to fund 351 orphans ies,” said Chadzamira ingo Permanent Secretary for
Service (ZPCS) played at Masvin- Ezra Chadzamira who was the through Primary, Secondary The Commissioner-General’s Provincial Affairs and Devolu-
go sports club last week. Aleck guest of honor noted that de- and Tertiary education. One Goodwill Trust Fund was tion, Jefter Sakupwanya, ZPCS
Sibanda and Siyai Neshanje of spite some economic challenges of the beneficiaries Anyone launched in 2011 by ZPCS’s late Officer Commanding Masvingo,
Renco Mine came second with the Trust Fund had managed to Kamuponde is now in his third Commissioner-General Retired Samuel Dhliwayo, ZPCS Advi-
45 points followed by Richard extend some help to the needy. year Bachelor of Law student at Major General Paradzai Will- sory board and Business Com-
Masiya and his daughter Mir- “I have been reliably informed the University of Zimbabwe. ings Zimondi to provide various munity.
riam of Masvingo were on third that the ZPCS Commissioner- “The support exhibited today forms of support to members of
position with 43 points. General Golf tournament had
Miriam, a grade 6 student at
St Don Bosco Primary School in
Masvingo scooped the upcom-
ing golfer pro price. Nearest
to the pin price was scoped by
Ambelal Gopal and Ryaan Cum-
mings
Speaking at the event Commis-
sioner General of ZPCS, Moses
Chihobvu applauded all the
golfers present and sponsors
who assisted in raising funds
for the vulnerable groups within
the ZPCS institution.
“I would like to appreciate all
the golfers who won and every-
one who participated in today’s
fundraising tournament. Pro-
ceeds from the Trust Fund are
meant to help vulnerable mem-
bers of the Correctional Institu-
tion. This tournament provides
material, mental, physical and
social needs to widows, widow-
ers and children of deceased of-
ficers, as well as helping serving
members befallen with some
calamities and those who would
have been incapacitated during
the discharge of their duties,”
said Chihobvu.
He went on to say the Commis-
sioner-General’s Goodwill Golf
tournament is cascading to 10
administrative provinces that
will employ different fundraising
strategies to assist the vulner-
able groups within ZPCS.
“In order to boost the funds
various incoming generating
activities have been under-
taken and this includes hosting
of Fund Raising Dinners and

Beitbridge Eagles to host

10 teams, Saturday

FADZAYI PRECIOUS MUNIYA
TWO NATIONS REPORTER

BEITBRIDGE – Beitbridge Eagles is Peter Zvenyika.
hosting 10 volleyball teams at St tions in addition to individual
Joseph Primary School in Beit- awards in different categories like
bridge drawn from Mat North best spiker and best baller etc.
and Mat South provinces as it Zvenyika appealed to the business
conducts preparatory matches community to help the youngsters
ahead of the 2022 season. to achieve their goals. The as-
Eagles team administrator Peter sistance can be financial or in the
Zvenyika said apart from prepa- form of kits.
rations for the next season the
tournament seeks to encourage
youths to abstain from drugs and
criminal activities.
Meanwhile the Eagles are facing
financial hardships as there is no
money to travel to other provinces
for tournaments. The team has
no sponsors hence players end up
sponsoring themselves which is
difficult for them.
Zvenyika bemoaned the absence
of female volleyball teams in Zim-
babwe’s biggest border town.
There will be prizes for top three
teams in the Saturday competi-

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8 wins, no loss as Greenfuel eyes promotion

FUNGAYI MUNYORO-CHINGAIRA Samaita who joined the ‘etha-
CHIPINGE TIMES nol boys’ last year from now rel-
egated Gweru outfit TelOne FC
CHISUMBANJE – Chisumbanje said that his team’s best game
based outfit Greenfuel FC has was against Masvingo based
played 11 games without a moneybags Wangu Mazodze.
loss thereby firmly setting their “Our best game so far was the
eyes on promotion into Premier one we played against Wangu
League come next season. Mazodze and we beat them 4-1
The Zifa Eastern Region Division in their own backyard. The boys
One log leaders will also aim to played entertaining football
maintain pole position when that pushed the home support-
they travel to Marondera to ers to support us,” he said.
fulfil their 12th fixture against The former Tanganda FC and
Surrey FC this Saturday. Dynamos midfielder said his
In an interview, coach Lloyd worst game was a draw at
‘Samaita’ Mutasa said his home against Ruwa.
charges are guarding against ” This is our worst game. We
complacency in their champion- drew at home. We failed to
ship bid. score at home after having cre-
“We know we have a long way ated a handful of chances,” he
to go but promotion is possible said.
as long as we do not underes- Samaita is also working on
timate any team in the league beefing up his squad during the
and keep working hard, having window period.
our feet on the ground. It is too “We are most likely to beef up
early to talk much about pro- the squad in the second round
motion but it can be achieved. since it is tougher than the first
Getting into PSL is our mission. Lloyd ‘Samaita’ Mutasa. one. All departments need a
player each. It will add competi-
Mutasa’s charges are at the Mutasa has guided his side to 8 confident that his team will fare It’s every coach’s desire to win. tion and keep everyone on toes,
top of the 16 team league with wins, 3 draws and the team is well against Surrey. I’m confident that I will pick up ” said the soft spoken Samaita.
a total of 27 points from 11 yet to taste defeat. “One week break gave us time three points away to Surrey, ”
matches. The former Dynamos mentor is to prepare for this encounter. he said.

Surrey FC finds its

winning ways

EBENEZER PAZORORA second half, but took turns to miss
MIRROR REPORTER glorious chances. Surrey FC was
MARONDERA-The Marondera-based presented with a glorious chance
outfit, Surrey FC has finally found in on 62 minutes, but the striker
its rhythm and registered a win tipped his effort over the bar. The
last weekend at Motor Action gangling Benias Machaure was
Sports Club after edging Manica also denied the chance to put his
Diamonds Juniors 1-0. Surrey FC name of the score sheet after his
currently sits at position 12 on powerful strike ricocheted on the
the log of the ZIFA Eastern Region woodwork with 10 minutes to the
Soccer League (ERSL) after playing stoppage time.
seven games, winning three, drew On the other hand, Manica Dia-
one and losing three. monds FC came back a rejuvenat-
Manica Diamond Juniors FC on the ed side after the break and tried
other hand is on the bottom of to change the tempo of the game,
the log at position 16, after a win- but its toothless striking force
less streak so far this season, with continued to fire blanks. Although
three draws and eight defeats. Manica Diamonds Juniors FC kept
Surrey FC desperately needed a bombarding the host team’s goal
win as they fight to be in the last area they were kept at bay by a
top four. The win was a major water tight Surrey FC defence. The
boost to Surrey FC after they lost score line remained unchanged
their previous match 1-0 to the and Surrey FC walked away the
Masvingo-based new kid on the victors.
block, FC Wangu Mazodze. In an interview with The Mirror,
Robert Muza’s goal at the half Surrey FC captain Robert Muza,
hour mark decided the fate of the said he believes that the team is
bottom-placed Manica Diamonds. back to its winning ways after a
The delightful Muza who wears loss of form due to a soccer lay
the captain arm band for Surrey off in the country that was caused
FC lobbed the ball past a hapless by the ravaging global Covid 19
Manica goalie to give his team a pandemic.
third win of the season. “The team is now playing well,
After the breather the marauding which clearly shows that we are
Surrey FC stickers could have dou- back to our winning ways. No one
bled in their lead 15 minutes into is to blame for the this season’s
defeats,” said Muza.

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Houghton cautious

ahead of Saturday final

FUNGAYI MUNYORO-CHINGAIRA Mountaineers have won all four of
TWO NATIONS REPORTER their round robin matches and have
MUTARE- After winning the recent amassed 40 points.
Pro50 championship final, Mutare- Mountaineers will meet Alliance
based cricket franchise Mountaineers Health Eagles in the finals to be played
seeks to complete a domestic double at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
as it guns for the Twenty20 competi- Coach Dave Houghton expressed sat-
tion. isfaction with his team’s performance
Mountaineers are still basking in the although he is cautious about the
glory of winning the 2021/22 Pro50 finals. He went on to say even if the
championship after defeating Masvin- Mountain Goats fail to bring the gong
go-based Southern Rocks by 72 runs home, he will still be satisfied man.
on March 13, 2022. “It would be nice to double it. We
The Mountain Goats as Mountaineers have played some good T20 cricket so
are fondly known went into Tues- far but nothing is certain in a final. All
day’s campaign against Tuskers after I’m asking is that we give 100 per-
booking a berth in the finals of the cent and continue to be positive in all
2021/22 season’s T20 championship aspects and enjoy. Hopefully that will
domestic cricket competition. On their lead us to victory but I will be proud
way to the final, Mountaineers got off of what we have achieved whatever
to a good start with a six wicket vic- happens,” Houghton said.
tory over Eagles before a two- run vic- Last season, The Mountain Goats
tory over Rhinos. Mountaineers went finished fourth after being beaten
on to win against Southern Rocks by by Rocks in the third and fourth play
13 run (D/L method). -off match. The 2020/21 domestic
The game was played at Harare Sports T20 competition was eventually won
Club. Mountaineers strangled Tusk- by Tuskers after dismissing Alliance
ers who finished on 116/9 in 20 overs Health Eagles by 69 runs.
while Mountaineers posted 118/2 in Meanwhile Mountaineers Women
16.3 overs with their Test and ODI have also booked their ticket in the
captain Kevin Kasuza finishing un- same competition after finishing on
beaten with 70, scored off 54 balls top of the log table with 40 points.
including a six and three fours. They Mountaineers Women will take on Ea-
won the match by eight wickets with gles Women in the final to be played
21 balls remaining. on Saturday at Harare Sports Club.

Mountaneers coach Dave Houghton.