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14 - 20 Oct 2022

Wheelchair-bound

woman defeats

Army General

in Zanu PF

CC elections

...shadow MP gets one vote as bigwigs bite dust

Brighton Chiseva Committee elections in Biki- Cecilia Chabaya on her Wheelchair
ta and had to be rescued by
MASVINGO – Bikita South MP Josiah Si- Mnangagwa sells another
Former Zanu PF thole who had to withdraw dummy to Chiredzi?
national political from the race to pave way
commissar Retired Briga- for Rugeje to find a spot in Story on page 2
dier General Engelbert the committee.
Rugeje was humiliated A number of Zanu PF big
by wheelchair-bound wigs were shamelessly de-
Cecilia Chabaya in the feated in the Central Com-
recently held Central mittee elections held last

Retired Brigadier General Engelbert To page 5

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Mnangagwa sells another dummy to Chiredzi?

..Promises to officially launch the US$ 800 million dollar electrification deal Beatific Gumbwanda to assist. Everybody is assisted
to come out of poverty,” added
US W A U S H A V A - I n Mnangagwa.
a move that is likely Though the President’s vision
to be the selling of towards economic recovery is
another ‘dummy’ full of false commendable, he made some
political statements which
promises as 2023 elections raised fear that most staunch
opposition supporters in rural
loom, President Emmerson Zimbabwe will be left out of
the development, the same way
Mnangagwa has promised they are left out in other govern-
ment assisted programmes.
villagers in Chiredzi North that President Mnangagwa added
that those who will be left out
their homes would be electri- of the programme will be a clear
indication that they are not
fied. ‘Zimbabweans’
“So if we find your house
Mnangagwa has pinned hopes without electricity, we will de-
finitely know that you are not
for the country’s economic one of us. How come you were
left out if you were one of us?”
recovery plan on Rwandan asked Mnangagwa.
However, during a meeting held
President Paul Kagame’s on the side lines of the Africa
Green Revolution Meeting,
investors who have reported- President Kagame advised
Zimbabwe to instil trust in its
ly injected US$ 800 million own people in order to progress.
“You need to work hard to
towards the Rural Electrifi- change the perception, you
cannot bribe your way through
cation Project set to benefit it, you cannot just sweet talk
some people, even if they say
most rural areas as the latter is ok, we agree with you , things
will not be fine.
Vice-President Chiwenga and President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected in the country at the “The way the people of their
own country feel about what is
end of this month to officiate happening, it will always come
out before you even convince
Uproar as ‘Chiredzi Titans’ fall on CC elections the investment. anyone from outside so that
they cannot have a wrong per-
Mnangagwa who emulated ception about you, convince
your own people.
Kagame’s model of community “Make sure they are with you
and say look, whatever you are
…As Musikavanhu gives Moyo a torrid time development in Rwanda, said saying, we feel there is change,
so concentrate on making sure
the Rwandese President is set your people are involved, they
are benefitting, they can them-
presided over by Retired to unveil the US$ 800 million selves push back on this story of
Colonel Mateta from Bikita perception,” Kagame said at the
saw Chiredzi West Member of Rural Electrification Fund meeting.
Parliament Farai Musikavan- Mnangagwa was in Chiredzi
hu emerged victorious against which he sourced from his North at Uswaushava Primary
Chiredzi South Member of School for a thank you rally in
Parliament, Retired Brigadier friends at the end of this month. the constituency which casted
General Kalisto Gwanetsa in 45 000 votes in 2018 for the
the third group with 171 votes Addressing scores of Zanu ruling party, more than any
against 111. other constituency in Zimbabwe
In group 2, Chiredzi East PF supporters in Uswausha- as it surpassed Uzumba Ma-
Member of Parliament Denford rambapfungwe which, over the
Masiya was also white washed va, Chiredzi on October 8, years had been known to boost
by the little known Petros Zanu PF’s victories.
Chivhinga who got 169 votes Mnangagwa said Kagame is
against Masiya’s 109 while
another contender, Smart set to visit Harare at the end
Klemo only got three plus his
own vote to make them four. October to unveil the fund
The leading basket, group
one was led by Chiredzi East’s which is going to light rural
Abraham Sithole, who won
with a margin of 63 votes after Zimbabwe as every household is
recording 164 votes against
Mamvura Tarisai who was set to benefit from the project.
trailing with 101 votes. Kingsley
Kanda, a war veteran who “We have a programme coming
migrated from Chiredzi East
to Chiredzi West also recorded at the end of this month.
a single digit figure with seven
votes plus his vote to make President Kagame of Rwanda
them eight.
The central committee results is coming. I told him that
have left Mavhenyengwa
faction in an uncertain state as Zimbabwe is on sanctions
sources say they are not certain
of their political future in 2023, but I have a programme to
with Chiredzi North Member of
Farai Musikavanhu Parliament Roy Bhila allegedly electrify every household.
having sleepless nights as South
Beatific Gumbwanda There were ululations of joy African based businessman one President Kagame then spoke
after the announcement of the Mubhoyi is allegedly threate-
CHIREDZI-The battle Central Committee election ning to wrestle the seat from with his friends. Of course I
to the 2023 harmonized results at Chiredzi Town him.
elections seems to have Council Civic centre after the know the friends but I cannot
gathered momentum in Zanu underestimated ‘Team Chitova’
PF’s camp here in the Lowveld grabbed all three seats leaving divulge them here and we were
as former Chiredzi Town ‘Team Zvazara’ with nothing to
Council chairperson Francis take home. given US$ 800 million which
Moyo’s alleged faction was The election was a litmus test
heavily defeated by Chiredzi for the two factions, one led he is coming to unveil,” said
West legislator Farai Musi- by Zanu PF Masvingo provin-
kavanhu’s faction during the cial chairperson Robson Ma- Mnangagwa.
just ended Central Committee vhenyengwa while the other
elections held last weekend. allegedly led by Masvingo President Mnangagwa publicly
Minister of State for Provincial
The elections reminisced a Affairs and Devolution Ezra indicated that he was emulating
rehearsal to the 2023 Zanu PF Chadzamira came out victo-
party primary elections where rious during the just ended the rate of development in
presumably similar faces would elections.
present themselves as candida- The elections, which were Rwanda by president Kagame
tes.
which is inclusive of all the

communities.

“Kugara nhaka huona

dzavamwe.(You can only

partake in inheritance by

copying from others) If you go

to Rwanda, you will see well

organized villages working

together as one while the gover-

nment chips in on the other side

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Patience grows Gweru City Mayor Hamutendi Kombayi
thin in Gweru

…Residents plan mass sit in demonstration over poor service

Tinaani Nyabereka/

Yeukai Munetsi

Gweru- Residents
have sought police
clearance to conduct
a mass sit-in demonstration

as service provision continues

to deteriorate in the Midlands

capital.

According to a letter written

by three residents associa-

tions namely, Gweru United

Progressive Residents and Ra-

tepayers Development Asso-

ciation (GUPRARDA) Gweru

Residents and Ratepayers As-

sociation (GRRA) and Gweru

Residents Association (GRA)

dated October 11, the mass

action is set for (Monday)

October 17, 2022.

The development comes as

council has reportedly refused

to address a number of issues

affecting the city.

Some of the cited service

delivery challenges are the

on-going property seizure by

council, estimates of bills and

unrealistic water bills, the un-

procedural implementation of

the rebasing of 2022 budget

and suspected contaminated

water and outbreak of water

borne diseases among other

issues.

"Despite several attempts by

resident associations collec-

tively to have several service

delivery issues addressed,

council refused to attend to our

concerns. The concerns are re-

presentative of the challenges

that council is not addressing

city wide, thus affecting the

wellbeing of residents.

"Therefore it is with a heavy

heart that residents of Gweru

have asked us to engage your

esteemed office after ward

consultations, to notify you of

the planned (sit in) to be held

at town house offices in Gweru.

"Residents sincerely hope

that the planned mass action

will force council to address

their plight with immediate

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website: www.tellzim.com Stakeholders should come together in service provision

DIRECTORS: So many issues have leasure on the manner service they preside over workable and In case of differences, proper
been reported in as far provision is handled while in channels or means should be
GOLDEN MAUNGANIDZE: as service delivery is most severe cases some would amicable solutions to the chal- employed as long as they lead
[email protected] concerned with local authorities even boycott paying the bills. to provision of solutions.
outlining challenges affecting There is need for all stakehol- lenges they are facing. They On the other hand, council ma-
0773 280 487 them while residents on their ders that is residents, councils nagement should also make
part outpour allegations of and even government ministries should act as the missing piece sure that they pay attention
PASSMORE KUZIPA neglect towards the former. to make sure they work hand- to the calls by residents by
[email protected] Bearing that in mind all the in-glove when between residents and councils. offering solutions to the
0772 729 937 much hype and debating that problems they raise if improved
has or can ensue won’t solve it What it may also mean is service delivery is to be realized.
EDITORIAL matters but would rather comes There is no need for councils
worsen the situation. Residents to such desisting from to profess ignorance to issues
EDITOR: through their respective asso- critical raised by residents.
PASSMORE KUZIPA ciations have raised a series i s s u e s of life. political Desisting from cheap politic-
of challenges and pointing If residents boycott, would activism on the part of king that has become the order
[email protected] accusing fingers towards mana- that improve the situation. the resident representatives. of the day in most if not all cases
0772 729 937 gement at local authorities for Obviously the answer is ‘NO’ Resident association should is the other way to go in creating
0718 729 937 failing to take heed to their calls and it will only worsen matters also make sure they attend full an environment conducive for
for improved service delivery. instead. Residents associations council meeting so that they efficient and effective service
NEWS EDITOR: Recently in Gweru a letter un- should always make sure that can act from an informed view delivery.
THERESA TAKAFUMA dersigned by resident associa- point unlike a situation whereby
Email: [email protected] tions was circulated threatening residents are represented in
[email protected] to go on a strike to show disp- such gathering by politicians.
0717 410 792 / 0775 144 273

SENIOR REPORTER:
EMMANUEL CHITSIKA
0775 182 876 / 0719 599 617

DIGITAL OFFICER
COURAGE DUTIRO
Email: [email protected]

0775 904 507

NEWSROOM

BRENTON MATONDO
VALENTINE MAKUFA

YEUKAI MUNETSI
BEVERLY BIZEKI

MARKETING Patience grows thin in Gweru
[email protected]

(039) 226 2401

BRIGHTON CHISEVA
[email protected]

[email protected]
077 735 5808 / 071 935 5808

BUREAUS

CHIREDZI BUREAU:
BEATIFIC GUMBWANDA

0774 192 490

ZVISHAVANE:
EXSTO MAKUNZVA

0772 789 546, 0714 259 843

GWERU BUREAU:
TINAANI NYABEREKA

0777 573 613

MWENEZI:
CEPHAS SHAVA
0715 263 991, 0774 178 851

MUTARE:
FELIX MATASVA

0775 655 992

GUTU
PRISCILLA TAKABVIRAKARE

0773 752 018

CHIPINGE From page 3 File picture
LIVINGSTONE MTETWA
action" read part of the letter director Taurai Mukarati. inconsistent refuse collec- sewerage in sections of Mutapa
0777 011 496 signed by GUPRARDA director Of late Gweru has been facing tion prompting the Mayor suburb as well as erratic water
ACCOUNTS David Chikore, GRRA director a host of challenges from Hamutendi Kombayi to mull supplies due to old water infra-
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Cornelia Selipiwe and GRA different angles among them use of scotch carts, ever flowing structure.
MARRYLINE KATENJELE
073 450 1813 ...Gweru council quivers over presented,” said Chikwekwe.
ACCOUNTANT The planned demo which
Agnes Madechihwe had been set for (Monday) 17
0 77 1773433 planned service delivery demo October 2022 at Gweru Town
Website: www.tellzim.com Council Offices was aimed at

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reporting. October 12, 2022 by the October 20 to come up with
If we do not meet these standards, The Gweru City Council Acting Town Clerk Douglas solutions. city.
has called to the table Chikwekwe as a matter of “As council, we call upon you
register your complaints with VMCZ residents in a move urgency. as residents to give us a grace Representatives from the
at Number 34 Colenbrander Road, to persuade them to stop the Chikwekwe however pleaded period of up to seven days so
Milton Park, Harare. planned mass (sit-in) action with residents to grant the local that we can try to come up residents associations,
(04) 778096/ 778006.
Women, Media, Persons
e-mail: [email protected] / infor@
vmcz.co.zw with Disabilities (PWDs) and

whatsapp 0772125658. 24hr youth attended the meeting.
complaints line 0772 125 659.
demo. authority at least seven days, solutions to the challenges you
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Wheelchair-bound woman defeats
Army General in Zanu PF CC elections

Minister Ezra Chadzamira Deputy Minister Davis Marapira Gutu districts,” said the source.
Those who made it into the cent-
From page 1 ys control of Gutu, Zaka, Chi- province,” said another source. back home as they voted in fa- ral committee in Zaka district
Sunday (October 9) in Masvin- vi and Mwenezi districts and Of those who seem to have fal- vor of Ephraim Gwanongodza are Davies Marapira who gar-
go, a development which sho- has a fraction in Bikita while len from grace is perennial loser ahead of him in Chivi district. nered 222 votes, Paradzai Cha-
wed their popularity no longer Chadzamira faction has total and Zanu PF shadow councilor ZANU PF Chief Whip and Gutu kona who got 125, Ophias Mu-
holds in the province marred hold of Masvingo and Chiredzi Benjamin Taguma Mazarire South legislator Pupurai Togre- rambiwa of Zaka West and the
by factionalism. districts. who got one vote in Masvingo pi was thrashed by former Chief women’s league position went
Sources said Rugeje had lost Other sources said Chadzamira district. Whip and Secretary for Security to Nyaradzo Tachiona.
ground in his home area and was gaining ground in the pro- Mazarire who is a business man Lovemore Matuke with Matuke In Mwenezi district, Cuthbert
his participation in elections vince as Mavhenyengwa fac- lost to then MDC Alliance’ litt- garnering 226 against Togare- Muzara Cuth made it with 198
were desperate efforts by the tion now has some internal di- le-known Jacob Nyokanhete pi’s 60. votes while Obey Mbiza got 168
Mavhenyengwa faction to con- visions. Chadzamira got more in the 2018 parliamentary race In Zaka, intra factional wars votes, Religious Matutu had
solidate power in the province votes than anyone else in the of which he became the ruling took centre stage leading to 185 votes and Priscilla Zinda-
by creating a slot for him in the province in the Central Com- party’s shadow MP. Angeline Chipato losing to Ny- ri Moyo who got 54 in the wo-
central committee. mittee race followed by Davies Another big gun who lost in the aradzo Tachiona though the men’s quota ticket.
“Rugeje lost to Gogo Chabaya, Marapira. central committee elections is women’s league slot was not In Bikita, Retired Brig Gen En-
a Chadzamira loyalist and to Sources also said Mavhenyen- former Chivi North MP Paul supposed to be contested. gelbert Rugeje, Cecilia Chabaya
neutralize Chadzamira’s hold gwa was losing grip and soon Mangwana who is the party’s “There are internal fights wi- and Univester Mukwena will
in Bikita, they had to talk to the battle for supremacy could national secretary for Legal Af- thin Mavhenyengwa faction. represent the district.
Sithole to step down and pave be between Chadzamira and fairs. That is why the faction allowed In Masvingo district, winners
way for Rugeje,” said one sour- Marapira who is currently Mangwana was instrumental contestation of the women’s are Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira who
ce. overshadowing Mavhenyengwa in leading the defense council league slot though Chipato was got the highest number of votes
However, Zanu PF Provincial in Zaka. during the 2018 election con- not supposed to be contested. 252, Masvingo Central Legisla-
spokesperson Ophias Muram- “Marapira is overshadowing testation at the Supreme Court There was a circular which said tor Edmund Mhere got in with
biwa poured cold water on the Mavhenyengwa in Zaka and and is a purported Chadzamira if a senior member who is in the 223 votes while Paul T. Ziki got
allegations saying it was a lie soon he will be Chadzamira’s loyalist. central committee or above, she 220 and Mucharevei Chamisa
adding that party statutes dic- challenger because he is making However, it has proven that he will not be contested. The circu- got 86 votes to represent the
tated that Rugeje was not sup- great inroads in the district and has no grip on the electorate lar was followed in Chiredzi and Women’s League.
posed to be contested. In Chiredzi district, Farai Mu-
“That’s a lie, Sithole could not sikavanhu got in with 171 votes,
pave way for Gen Rugeje be- Petros Chivhinga had 169 and
cause they are not from the Abraham Sithole garnered 164
same constituency. What I votes.
know is Hon Madhuku (John- In Gutu, Winston Chitando and
son) is the one who had sub- Yeukai Simbanegavi got in un-
mitted his CV and later withd- contested while Lovemore Ma-
rew,” said Murambiwa. tuke got in with 226 votes and
The two warring factions are Charity Mhondiwa got in with
an offshoot of the alleged ru- 223 votes.
ling party factions between In Chivi district, Retired Gene-
President Emmerson Mnan- ral Elasto Madzingira had 125
gagwa and his deputy Cons- votes, Ephraim Gwanongodza
tantino Chiwenga and in Mas- got in with 121 and Elias Chi-
vingo, Minister of State and kondere garnered 124 votes.
former provincial chair Ezra
Chadzamira is allegedly fron-
ting Mnangagwa faction whi-
le his successor and current
chairperson Robson Mavhe-
nyengwa leads the Chiwenga
faction.
Mavhenyengwa faction enjo-

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

‘Residents failing to separate development from politics’

...As partisan political battles rips into GCC's service delivery

Tinaani Nyabereka cial during a Gweru Residents toxic political environment was GRRA director Cornelia Selipiwe
and Ratepayers Development greatly hindering development
GWERU-The mishap Association's Social Accounta- as people are more centred on ward meetings or consultations because they
affecting Gweru City bility and Monitoring engage- politics than development. first look to see if the councillor is their po-
Council's service pro- ment held this on October 9, "The problem we have is that litical candidate. No matter how you call for
vision system has greatly been 2022 in Gweru. our communities are failing to a meeting, people don’t come because of po-
attributed to failure by resi- Speaking at the event, Gweru separate politics from develop- litical affiliation of some councillors," said
dents and office bearers to se- ward 18 councillor who is also ment as much priority is given Manyundwa.
parate politics from develop- the chairperson for the Envi- to politics rather than develo- He added that the on-going political in-fights
ment. ronment Committee John Ma- ping our constituencies. between MDC-T and CCC parties within the
This was said by a council offi- nyundwa said the polarised and "As a result people don’t attend council are a major contributor to poor ser-
vice provision as councillors are divided.
"We cannot dismiss that council is bound
with political rifts as city fathers are prio-
ritizing political allegiance than residents’
concerns. This was further worsened by the
paradigm shift of power due to the recalls
which affected office bearers.
"The first issue of concern is politics; we are
no longer on the same page as we used to
be when we took over in 2018. The split of
MDC-Alliance and the formation of Citizens
Coalition for Change (CCC) has created con-
fusion at council as councillors are now focu-
sed more into political groupings and allegi-
ances than service provision.
"On the other hand, council management
let me say, is taking advantage of the po-
litical infighting between councillors and
now using the situation to avoid implemen-
tation of other policies. There is conflicting
between councillors and management hence
it has becomes difficult to provide services to
residents," he added.
Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Associati-
on (GRRA) director Conilia Selipiwe said re-
sidents are frustrated over the condition of
service provision in the city.
"There is anger among residents and sta-
keholders of Gweru, we have erratic supply
of water supply, non-collection of refuse,
damaged roads, derelict recreational facili-
ties, bad public lighting as well as persistent
sewer blockages that are not timeously atten-
ded to in all wards.
"As councillors, you must find a way of resol-
ving the challenges affecting the city of pro-
gress. The collapsed social contract between
council and its stakeholders negatively affe-
cts service delivery," said Selipiwe.
He however urged residents to be
problem-solvers as in their communities as
service delivery issues require an all stake-
holder approach.
People with Disabilities Advocate Nigel
Tahwa however urged Gweru city fathers to
come up with effective engagement methods
to cater for the disability sector in decision
making processes.

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Zimbabwe too far from DWA -ZCTU

following: advocating for
amendment of repressive and
draconian laws, evaluation and
auditing of decent work achie-
vements, dissemination of
DWA information, campaign
for labour law reform and
gender equality as well as rati-
fication of International Labour
Organization (ILO) convention
190,” added Taruvinga.
She said the agenda can be
achieved if all social partners
namely government, business
and labour.
Government and labour have
been at logger heads as the
latter feels the former is doing
nothing to correct the situation
in the country facing most if not
all workers.

Workers celebrate DWA Day in Masvingo

Emmanuel Chitsika mented measures against at-
tainment of decent work while
The Zimbabwe the labour movement was im-
Congress of Trade mobilized.
Unions “Generally most workers are
(ZCTU) experiencing serious decent
work deficits. Meagre wages,
President Florence Taruvinga wage theft and precarious
work are prevalent even in
has said Zimbabwe is far from informal employment. Modern
day slavery is over-pronounced
realizing the Decent Work at Chinese-owned companies
which enjoy protection from
Agenda (DWA) though the ini- government. How can we
achieve DWA if our own gover-
tiative was launched nine years nment is guilty of protecting the
major perpetrators of workers’
ago. abuse?” said Taruvinga.
She went on to say achieving
In a speech read on her behalf a decent wage on part of Zim-
babwean workers is a major
last weekend by the national challenge.
“The World Day for Decent
executive member of Zimbabwe Work 2022 theme of ‘wage
justice’ is an apt challenge to
Hotel and Catering Workers us. Our wages are very low
and inadequate but we will
Union Netsai Matumbike at continue to call for a Poverty
Datum Line linked minimum
the ZCTU Southern region wage as our starting point.
“The demands and issues
boardroom in Masvingo, that we raised over the years
have not changed because our
Taruvinga said Zimbabwe is situation is not showing any
signs of improvement, rather
a long way from attaining the it’s getting worse.
“As part of 2022 comme-
DWA set goals. morations, we highlight the

“The ZCTU has with conviction

noted that the country is still

far from attaining meaningful

gains in the DWA. We have also

realized that policies imple-

mented by government have

failed to respond sufficiently

to the needs and dictates of

decent work.

“Workers in Zimbabwe face the

following high unemployment,

poor quality and unproducti-

ve jobs, unsafe work, insecure

income catalysed by the de-

cimation of workers’ rights.

Government and employers

gained much ground, imple-

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

FOC donates reading lamps to Domborembavha High School

Precila Takabvirakare from school. Learners displaying the lights
“We are also going to provide
GUTU- For our Children reading material in science Vic Junior learner crowned
(FOC) organization subjects to help the learners. Miss Agricultural Show Jnr
donated solar lantern Our organization will also
reading lamps at Domborem- donate bicycles to the girls so TellZim Reporter much until up to the time
bavha High School last week that instead of worrying about she took to the floor and she
with about 55 school girls be- travelling long distances to and AVictoria Junior maintained composure even
nefiting from the gesture. from school, they can focus on Primary School when she was introduced to
The founder and director of the their studies,” she added. Early Childhood the Minister of State for Pro-
organization Sissy Chinhamo Domborembavha school head Development (ECD) vincial Affairs and Devoluti-
said the programme aims Edward Mashiri said he appre- on Ezra Chadzamira at the
to empower girls to value ciates the support they received learner Delish Masango agricultural show.
education so that they excel from the organization and “Burombo, Victoria Junior,
mostly in science subjects. encouraged students to work was crowned 2022 Mas- Helen Macgie and ZRP all
"We came up with the idea of hard. participated. We would
donating these reading lamps "We appreciate the support like to give many thanks
to girls specifically because we that we received from FOC, you to school teachers, parents
want to empower them so that are being empowered, grab the and other learners for sup-
they have passion in education opportunity and do something porting our cause,” said
especially in science subjects. better so that you can be Mhonderwa.
We have a lot of school someone in life. Those who are She promised to help elevate
dropouts here in rural areas helping you are doing it whole pageants in the industry of
due to child marriages and that heartedly, so value that," he modelling to greater heights.
is worrisome, so we thought said. “As the director of MG
giving them help in form of He also added that sending a Modelling Agency, I will
reading lamps will motivate girl child to school is a greatest take her far in this modelling
them to remain focused," said thing any parent can do, so journey and help her contest
Chinhamo. learners should take the oppor- at a bigger stage since I feel
She also said FOC is going to tunity and fulfil their dreams. she is one of the youngest
give them reading modules, FOC is a Non-Governmental best models in the country.
written by members of their or- Organization (NGO) born out “She has proven to be
ganization, in Biology, Mathe- of realization that the economic enormous talent and I am
matics Chemistry and Physics conditions in the country are proud to have her in our
end of October increasingly becoming difficult agency and the industry at
FOC also intends to donate for some families and the need large,” she added.
bicycles early next year to to provide adequate essen- The modelling was also
learners so that they can do tials for their children saw it graced by newly crowned
away with the traveling worries necessary to chip in. Queen Miss Zimbabwe 2022
over the long distances to and (Charlot Muziri, reigning
vingo’s Miss Agricultural MG state models Miss
Heroes and Independence
Show Junior after fending among other models.

GZU student lands Miss off competition from contes-
Lake October award
tants drawn from other local

schools.

MG Modelling Agency

director Gayly Mhonderwa

confirmed the development

to TellZim News saying the

beauty contest that drew

participants from several

local primary schools is one

of the major additions to

entertainment at the annual

show.

“The modelling contest was

one of the major additions to

this year’s agricultural show

in Masvingo as we drew

participants from primary

schools both boys and girls.

Shekinah Mandeya being crowned Our winner shocked the

audience by the talent she

Lydia Koto Lake October after beating exhibited with her beauty,
other contestants to the
Great award at Hippo Creek lodge. cat walking, appearance,
The 20 year-old winner could
Zimbabwe not hide her joy after winning smile, confidence and outfits
and promised to empower
University (GZU) other women in various ways. which earned her the first

student Shekinah To page 10 spot in all categories.

Mandeya was on Sunday “At her age competing with

(October 9) crowned Miss older peers from higher

grades seemed to be too Delish Masango

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ZRP Masvingo appeals for missing person

TellZim reporter in Charge CID Law and Order others as they were clearing Taurai Takawira
Masvingo Detective Inspector land for newly-installed village
The Zimbabwe Republic Nyoni on 0772 399 753, 039- heads in the Bhati area. Takawira but nothing has ma- Chikomo alleges that Takawira
Police in Masvingo 2263801 or the Investigating “As the spokesperson of the terialised so far and his family disappeared after he and the
have made an appeal Officer Detective Sergeant Bere clan, the Chief has sent is always posing questions to two village heads were chased
to the public seeking informa- Tarwirei on 0774 442 147,” me to express how worried he the traditional leadership by axe-wielding Charum-
tion on the whereabouts of 44 read part of the document. is over the disappearance of “We once tried to look for him bira loyalists in the area that
year-old Taurai Takawira. The disappearance of Takawira Takawira. On the day of his di- but nothing so has come out borders Bere area near Bhati
According to a document according to Chief Bere’s spo- sappearance, he was with two of the physical searches. What the two heads were given to
obtained from Provincial Police kesperson Adnos Chikomo is of our newly-installed village is now disturbing us is that look after. The trio were in the
Spokesperson Kudakwashe strongly linked to boundary heads (Luckson Sinamayi and his wife and kids always look process of constructing ma-
Dhewa, the man went missing wrangles that have marred the Mike Wengedzayi Matamba- for an answer from us, but we ke-shift shelters when their as-
on September 30 in a forest resuscitation of their chief- nadzo) the Chief has allocated have no clue to that effect,” he sailants approached.
close to Marota Primary School taincy with Chief Charumbira areas in Bhati area where the added.
near Bhati area of Masvingo loyalists allegedly opposing the Charumbiras are contesting,
West constituency. new arrangement. so we strongly feel those who
“Zimbabwe Republic Police Speaking to TellZim News, assaulted the other two are
is appealing for informati- Chikomo said Chief Bere is responsible for the disappea-
on leading to the location of worried by the resistance rance.
Taurai Takawira, a male adult by people from Charumbira “Since there are 11 assailants
aged 44. He was last seen whom he regards as ‘caretaker whom the police once arrested
wearing a blue trousers and leaders’ who are now resisting in connection with the assault
white T-shirt. He is medium the true chiefs of the area’s of the two village heads, we feel
built. coming on board. they must also be held respon-
“Takawira was last seen on He said they are of a strong sible for Takawira’s disappea-
September 30, 2022 at a feeling that the people from rance because he was together
forest close to Marota Primary Charumbira are responsible with the two,” said Chikomo.
School, Masvingo. Anyone with since they are reported to have He said they have tried on a
information to contact Officer attacked Takawira and two number of occasions to look for

Gutu hosts provincial anti-stock do not hesitate to call us," said we have to safeguard them very
Mahoya. well We have an anti- stock theft
theft campaign launch Giving statistical evidence, unit in the district, work with
Commissioner Mahoya said them and give them tip offs if
Precila Takabvirakare stakeholders and the police to today because we are really cases which involve all livestock you have any information about
worried with number of stock stolen this year are 528 as stock theft don't hesitate to call
Gutu district hosted the fight against stock theft. theft cases that Masvingo compared to 331 as of last us we will respond,” he added.
provincial launch of province has recorded so far. year which shows 60% a sharp He also gave a warning to
2022 anti-stock theft Speaking at the event, Officer Those people are very smart, increase. those police officers who have
campaign at Mushayavanhu they target specific house- “As for stolen cattle specifically a tendency of clearing cattle in
Secondary School on October Commanding Zimbabwe holds who they know have a this year, the province recorded their offices without visiting the
12 in ward 35 under Chief lot livestock and to us it shows 202 cases and last year recorded sites to stop that manner and do
Nyamandi. Republic Police (ZRP) that those people have strong 264 cases. the proper clearance as they are
The campaign was moving connections with some of the “Also this year, a total number expected to do.
under the theme ‘National Masvingo Province Commis- members of the community. of 69 accused persons were He concluded by encouraging
herd, our herd- livestock: our So I encourage you to give us arrested as compared to last the community to have brand
wealth is our concern’. sioner David Mahoya said the information on those people year where 68 people were names for their cattle for easy
It aimed to create collaboration who are doing that because arrested. identification in case anything
between farmers, government province has recorded several I know that you know them, happens and the police get hold
"The current figures are too of them.
cases of stock theft which is high. Cattle is our economic
backbone as Zimbabweans so
very worrisome so they are

looking forward to collaborati-

on between famers, governme-

nt stakeholders and the police

in fighting it.

"We decided to have this event

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Zhirahuru complex directors host

lunch at Mucheke Old People's home

communication since the world "I am happy with what you
is now globalized," Chaka have done to us. My relatives
added abandoned me and that is the
Sekuru Gono who is the oldest reason why l am here today.
inmate at Mucheke Old People's People who are not even our
Home was very happy with the relatives are coming here to
kind gestures and he thanked help us. May the Lord bless you
them. and your families," said Sekuru
He said that his relatives Gono.
abandoned him and that is the
reason he is at the institution.

GZU student lands Miss

Zhirahuru complex director Adolf Gusha Lake October award

From page 8

Lydia Koto anything to sustain themselves. Mucheke Old People's Home "I am happy to be the winner said he was impressed by the
"We have heard that there thanked Gusha and co-direc- of the Miss Lake October. The activities that took place at the
Zhirahuru complex are 19 elderly people here so tors for the lunch and meat. crown will help me empower festival and encouraged the
directors hosted a decided to give each elderly Chaka said that the institution other women through various youth especially women to be
lunch at Mucheke Old person 1 kg of meat to make 19 does not have money to take ways as I have a passion in empowered.
People's Home on October 12, kgs .The other 1 kg we decided six elderly people who have eye empowering others," Mandeya "I am impressed with what
2022 before donating 20 kgs to give it to the maids and other sight problems to Morgenster said. I saw here. Young men and
beef to the institution. personnel here," said Gusha. for them to be attended to by an Speaking at the event, Faith women are doing their best
Speaking during the event, He thanked government, Optician after being referred to Mazana the chief coordi- and this is a result of em-
former Masvingo City Town council, private sector and in- that institution. nator and organizer of the powerment. Youth stage is
Clerk Adolf Gusha, one of the dividuals for helping Mucheke "I want to thank Zhirahuru for festival said their main aim something that one must
directors of the complex said Old People's Home. the lunch they decided to host of organizing the event was to celebrate, If you miss the
as a business entity, they have Gusha said he hope that other here and also for the meat they promote and to showcase the youth stage, it's like you have
come to Mucheke Old People's business entities are going to donated to us. However, we history, culture tradition and missed the bus.
Home to cheer up the elderly chip in to solve the problems have monetary problems here increasing public sector parti- "Young women must be
by having lunch with them. the elderly are facing. at Mucheke Old People's Home. cipation in the pageant. empowered through education
"I want to thank the govern- Sometimes we go to the council Mazana added that the event which is the key for empo-
He also added that they ment, council, private entities and social welfare to seek assis- was meant for the queens to wering women. Without
decided to support the elderly and individuals for helping tance but things will be hard for have opportunities to market education, you are weak and
since they need support from these elderly. I hope other them and we get nothing. Right the tourism industry and not empowered so women, be
the younger generation. business entities are going to now we have six people who also remind other citizens of educated," Zvobgo said.
"We have come here to cheer help this institution to solve the need to go and see an Optician Masvingo of a rich tourism Zvobgo also urged youth to
up with our grandparents by problems they are facing here," at Morgenster Hospital because center. embrace culture since it is part
having lunch with them. Old Gusha added. they have eye sight problems. Young women were encou- of heritage. He also encoura-
people need support from the Pastor Matopos Chaka of But because we do not have raged to create opportunities ged the youth to go to school,
young because they can't do the funds, we cannot be able to and register so that they could learn, have self-respect and
transport them," said Chaka. contest in the next pageant in never to underestimate them-
Elderly people and invited guests enjoy their lunch He also added that shortage 2023. selves.
of food and transport to use "Our main aim of organizing "People must embrace culture
in case of emergency are also this event is to showcase the because it is part of our
some of the challenges they are history, culture, traditions heritage and home is the most
facing. and increasing public sector important source of culture.
"We are also having shortage of participation in the pageant. Never underestimate yourself
food. Once the food that people This is also a platform where for the way you speak and
donate is over, our elderly the queens can market the walk reflect who you are. So be
here start to eat chunks and tourism industry on the local careful of what you say because
cabbages. In addition, we are and international market. I once spoken the words are out.
also having transport challen- encourage all young women If you are educated you can get
ges such that when one of them out there to create opportu- yourself a better career and you
gets sick, we can’t afford to take nities and register in the next will be able to challenge the
them to a hospital or clinic. If we pageant in 2023," Mazana universe. Education without
call an ambulance, sometimes it said. career is useless. Self-respe-
takes a long time to come. We GZU Vice Chancellor Professor ct comes with profession so
also need computers for easy Rugano Zvobgo who was the believe in things you can do for
guest of honour at the event yourself,"Zvobgo said

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Rural areas top mortality, orphanhood - ZimStats

Beverly Bizeki released by the Zimbabwe pulation," read part of the in urban areas. 65.5 years and 63.3 years respectively.
National Statistics Agency The national life expectan- The report also showed that the neonatal
Preliminary results (Zimstat), 121 078 deaths report. cy stands at 64.7 years with rate stands at 9.5 deaths per 1 000 live births
for the 2022 popu- were recorded over the 12 females having a higher whilst post neonatal rate stands at 14.7 per
lation and housing months preceding to the Matabeleland South life expectancy of 68 years 1 000 live births with rural areas having
census have revealed that census. compared to males who higher rates of neonatal, post neonatal and
rural areas in Zimbabwe "A total of 121 078 deaths recorded the highest average have a life expectancy of 61.2 infant child and under 5 mortality deaths.
top the mortality rates with were reported in the last years. 1589 maternal deaths were recorded in the
a low life expectancy rate as 12 months preceding the death rate at 9.7 deaths per Generally the life expectancy report.
compared to urban areas. census. Crude death rate in urban areas is higher than "A total of 1 589 maternal deaths were
In a preliminary report was 8 deaths per 1 000 po- 1000 population. in rural areas standing at reported against 437 478 live births giving
a national Martenal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
Only 41.4 percent of the of 363 deaths per 100 000 live births. MMR
was higher in rural areas (402 deaths per
deaths were registered 100 000 live births) than in urban areas with
298 per 100 000 live births)," added part of
whilst 34.8 percent were re- the report.
The report further shows that the lifetime
gistered in rural areas and risk of maternal mortality is 14.6 deaths per
1 000 women of child bearing age and is
56.5 percent were registered higher in rural areas.
Lifetime risk of maternal mortality was
higher in rural areas standing at 18.6 women
per 1000 as compared to the urban risk of
9.8 women per 1000," read part of the report.
The report also shows that 7.7 percent of
children below 17 years are orphans with pre-
valence higher in rural areas at 8.4 percent
as compared to 6.3 percent in urban areas.

Mbanje lands man

in jail for 18 months

Lydia Koto

A26 year-old man Case Mutongo
has been jailed for 18 months af-
ter being convicted of possessing
2,288 grammes of dagga by a Masvingo
magistrate on October 11, 2022.
Mutongo was initially sentenced to 24
months by Magistrate Phillip Makodo.
Six months of the initial sentence were
suspended on condition that Mutongo
does not commit a similar offence over the
next five years.
The state represented by prosecutor Nixon
Chamisa alleged that on October 7, 2022
at around 2000 hours, police detectives on
patrol in Mucheke suburb received a tipoff
that Mutonga was in possession of dagga.
Police detectives reacted swiftly to the
tip off and found Mutongo near Gomba
Shopping Centre in Runyararo carrying
a black monarch bag. Detectives intro-
duced themselves to Mutongo and started
searching him.
He was found in possession of one sachet
of loose dagga in the back pocket of his
trousers.
The detectives immediately arrested Mu-
tongo and he was escorted to his house at
7628 Victoria Range in Masvingo where a
plastic bag of loose dagga was further re-
covered concealed in a blanket.
Mutongo pleaded guilty to the charges.

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CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

‘Media has a role in GEF 7 project resource accountability’

Permanent Secretary Raphel Tayerera Faranisi (third from left) with other dignitaries Neutrality (LDN) approach.
The initiative is meant
Beverly Bizeki programme are not abused. If they are not there, nothing gement to enhance to ecosystem to support a cross-sector
"If there are any resources will come out. It would be resilience for improved liveli- approach which will result in
The Permanent being abused, tell the public, useful to have the media on the hoods in the Save and Runde mainstreaming of sustainable
Secretary in the tell those who are concerned so committee, I am aware of the Catchments of Zimbabwe is forest and land management to
Ministry of Environ- that we tear the line. This is the fact that we do not need a very being financed to the tune of enhance ecosystem resilience
ment, Climate, Tourism and Second Republic and we have to unwieldy structure but I think US $10 433945 with another for improved livelihoods in the
Hospitality Industry Am- deliver," he added. it's very important to have re- US $60 691 231 in co- financing Save and Runde Catchments of
bassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi also suggested that presentatives of the media from other partners implemen- Zimbabwe.
Faranisi has made a special the stirring committee takes because if the message does not ting projects in the same area. The event was attended by
appeal to the media to play on board representatives from get through, we are all under The objective of the Zimbabwe Patrice Talla the Sub-regional
watchdog role in bringing the media to ensure that the the bus," said Faranisi. project is to promote sustainab- Coordinator for Southern Africa
concerned parties to account message of the programme gets The programme that calls for a le management of Miombo and and Food and Agricultural Or-
of their actions for the success through to people. cross sector approach suppor- Mopane production landscapes ganizatisation representatives
of the programme. "I suggest that the media be ting the mainstreaming of sus- in Save and Runde sub-basins and directors from the three
Faranisi made the appeal at part of the stirring committee. tainable forest and land mana- following a Land Degradation provinces in which the project
the inception programme will be implemented which are
of the Global Environment Manicaland, Masvingo and
Facility (GEF 7) held at Great Midlands.
Zimbabwe Hotel on October The issue of land degradation is
12 where he was represen- of great concern with Zimbabwe
ting Minister of Environment having an estimated 36percent
Climate Tourism and Hos- of the country being considered
pitality Industry Nqobizitha degraded and in need of urgent
Mangaliso Ndlovu. rehabilitation.
"I have a special appeal to The project is part of a global
the media, we have stated Sustainable Forest Manage-
the outcomes expected of ment Impact Programme on
this programme, hold us to Dryland Sustainable Landsca-
account, follow up on the pes in eleven countries which is
commitments that are coming being led by Food and Agricul-
here, get us to talk about it so tural Organization (FAO).
that the community knows. The project once completed is
It's not about the provinces expected to have 2 150 ha of
benefitting but the people, so land restored, have 172 540 ha
bring us to account when we of landscapes under improved
fail," said Faranisi. practices, 1.26 million metric
He urged the media to play its tons of CO2e greenhouse gas
watchdog role to ensure that emissions mitigated and have
resources mobilized for the 15 000 direct beneficiaries
with at least 52 percent being
women.

TELLZIM News >> 14 - 20 Oct 2022 News 13

The General from Bikita is ‘spent force’
Ladies and gentlemen, let me take
this opportunity to congratulate all zvakawirawo Togarepi, ko ipo paChivi
the victors of the recently held Zanu mukuru wekumwa nekusvuta uya akam-
PF Central Committee elections while at botsiurwa nemukomana waStop it ony-
the same time I have words of encoura- anya kuindirira naBaba Berita ‘Dougie’,
gement for those who faltered along the Paurosi akanzvengerawo kwaienda chib-
way. Of course from my little unders- hakera wani.
tanding of the on-goings in this useless Yaaa sketchy information filtering
party that has brought untold suffering through is that with Mavhenyengwa lo-
to masses of Zimbabwean souls, this CC sing ground on a pace he never imagin-
is nothing but a grouping of people but ed, the factional war would pit Ruvai and
with no meaningful activities and thus of this fast rising Davis who is consolidating
its little importance. Maybe I would need power kuZaka uko kwaachangosvika. Yes,
Zaka sex worker, accomplices murder client someone to school me on the exact role or the Once Minister without a Ministry is
even influence of this central committee gaining ground and it is no surprise that
thing which to my understanding is of no some insiders in the party feel he is strate-
Beverly Bizeki at Chekungwara's place and started de- significance and serves no purpose when gically positioned to take over from whe-
one looks at the hype it is associated with re Mavhenyengwa is failing thus pitting
In a chilling case of murder, a sex manding money from Mukorera whilst especially in run up to elections. I heard a him against Zvazara. Musazoti Mapombi
worker from Zaka together with pushing him against the wall. lot of sirens in town on Sunday and had to haana kuzvitaura kana zvoputika pambe-
two other suspects were arraigned Mukorera only managed to outpace leave maputi andaikanga achitsva ndichi- ri apo and this time around the battle is
before Zaka Magistrate Tariro Mudzin- the two suspects for about 150m before da kuona kuti mhere mhere yairi yei wa- not too far since the primary elections for
go on October 12 for the murder of 39 being beaten with a log. nikwe haiwawo ndeivavo vamwe vevaka- the 2023 harmonized polls are going to
It is alleged that Mukorera who sus- kunda musarudzo vainyangadza vanhu present another tournament for the two
muguta vachienda kuMashava kwavo. camps to tussle once more. Ko iko kui-
year-old Alfios Mukorera from Many- tained several deep cuts on the face, Anyway, my feeling is that the jostling ta mudyakaviri nhaiwe Davis, I thought
anga village, Chief Nhema in Zaka. swollen lips, broken teeth and two deep for positions is used to settle political that after you transferred from Masvingo
The state case is that in the early hours cuts on the back of the head fell to the differences that have become common district, you had left for good but am sur-
in Zanu PF. Haaaya seka hako Mapombi prised to hear that you continue holding
of Monday (October 10) morning at ground and became unconscious. nhaka toonerera vamwe vacharwira chi- on to the constituency uchiti hausati wab-
vharo chebhodhoro (chinjeke) nekuda vako. Is it a case of double dipping or not?
around 0300 hours, Mukorera arrived An unknown passersby who saw the kuwachisana uye kuonesana masimba. Asi guys ka , munhu akatemera Ro-
at Nherera night club in a Toyota Fun body of the late Mukorera informed Yeah zviriko futi especially when looking bert Junior mangoromera eNyurusi ku-
musana Mwari ave naye uye amuitire
Cargo vehicle together with his friend Moudy Chivange (32) residing at Jere- at how Masvingo has become a battle zvidhafu dhafu. Haaaa kubva paya pa-
ground for political players and the pro- taingonzwa achitenderera neuyu mu-
Kudakwashe Mamombe (46) of Mu- ra who reported the incident to the po- vince has always lived up to its billing and porofita-cum-thief-politician wekunzi
pombwe village under Chief Nhema as lice in Zaka. hopefully the dynamics won’t shift ny- naFather City muroora weAmereka mu-
maUniversity hatina kuziva kuti kwaiva
well. A log with blood stains was found three aya dzikazonotambirwa kwaWedza kwa- kutsvaga zvimbeu zverudo zvakaimbwa
naChigwedere uko. nemushakabvu System Tazvida hey. After
Mukorera approached 24 year-old meters from where the body was found Guys, General vepaBikita apo bhoo here? roaming around the country in our insti-
Susan Chekungwara, an alleged sex and US $20 was found in the decea- Kwahi naDzedzi Hopuwero he is now tutions of higher learning, we just thought
worker from Chipfunde village under sed's wallet in his pockets. more of a politically spent force to say the that since Panganai is a fame-seeker, the
least, haaa kupera chaiko kwavaita kunge two of you were on that mission. Little did
Chief Bota in Zaka to reportedly hire After a police investigation, a pair of hondo yemuseve ummm. Ko zvamaka- I know kuti ndozvawaironga Robert hee.
her services. brown leather shoes belonging to the vapa usabhuku here uSadunhu Mabika Kutozooneswa video rako woramba kub-
Chekungwara agreed and spent time deceased was found hidden in a pink vadiiko kungotungamira Cell zvakunonzi hadhara hangu ndiri panaMucheke river
ndokwakasimbira musangano wavo zvikanzzi ndomabasa obatwa nemwana
with Mukorera whom she took to her satchel in Chekungwara's house, whi- weZanu kkkk. Ko saka zvino voita sei? w e - vaimbova mutungamiri wenyika.
place in one of Jerera suburbs after the le US$ 283 was found hidden under Kana muchiti General ehe ivavo Chief
club was closed. the blankets leading to her arrest, the Mabika, Sabhuku hameno ini Haa zvinonyadzisa kwazvo. Pasi
Unfortunately for Mukorera, Talent implication and arrest of Mugari and ndogara kuChitima panodya zvikimba naYave, mwa-
kana vogara vach- na waRobert Mugabe, the great
Mugari (19) and Panashe Chiwira (21) Chiwira at Jerera Growth Point. ingova ‘Bhudhi Mu- orator, the legend chaiye chaiye?
pursued the duo after receiving a tip The trio was remanded in custody to dyiwa’ zvichapera Haa futi nikisi. Ko Dr Gire maka-

off from Chekungwara to the effect that October 26, 2022. sei? Vanhu hamuna tadzawo kuridzira mwana kam-
hlonipo chaiko mu- bo kaya kaLeonard Dembo here
Mukorera had a lot of cash on him. Beatitude Shava prosecuted. nodarirei vakarwira kemazita avakuru, haaa iri rasvi-
kusunungura nyika biswa nemwana wekubereka. Youngman,
Chiwira and Mugari allegedly arrived let me warn you, with the way your late
father lived a principled life full of pride,
ino uye vakakununu- rai gore riya his bones will turn ikoko kwaZvimba kwa-
muna November 2017. I am now failing vakarara nemaitiro owoita nezita rawaka-
to separate the origins of Rugeje’s case piwa. Ko ivo Uncle Bob hatina kumbo-
from his role in humiliating the late Un- vanzwira wani nyaya dzakadaro, ummm
cle Robert. Zanu chiororo varume ikakus- Tinashe Mugabe huya ubate basa umbo-
handisa yokusvipa zvayo ko mungaidii vheneka mubiyako uyo tione probability
iriyo ikurira. Yavari kutamba General of paternity so that one can have peace
ndiyo nhamo yeNgoma yeZion iya ino- of mind apo. At least dai vari vana Sean
rohwa seri neseri ka iyi. After being one or Tongai taingoti gavi rinobva kumas-
of the influential figures in the removal of vuuriro mushure mekunge tambonzwa
Mugabe from office in the sanitized Coup, kuti mukuru akamhanyiswa muchibage
haa mageneral aona ndondo aya hapana kuPurazi kkkk. Haaya inonzi Bundesliga
achada kuvarangarira ummm, Garwe league yemusango inotambirwa mumas-
renyu rinenge ririkuputsa chirangano hanga. Robert wakangobva uchinzi miviri
nevamwe becoz I am sure this cannot be haisi kunyatsoita zvakanaka only to re-
what they agreed with the likes of Rugeje, surface in a bedroom after eating the for-
Nyikayaramba, Guvheya, SB, Sanyatwe bidden fruit and refusing to honour your
pavakashingirira Mugabe paya asi kana part of the agreement. Wawapora nguvai
zvirizvo pakashata chaiko. These generals nhai chihazvanzi? Kkkkk isu takaona une
have been short changed on the political madrip zuro uno?
front despite their bravery being ridden I am missing a lot of people guys. Varipiko
on for political mileage by their counter- Generari ndagarisa ndisina kumbonzwa
parts who purport to civilian faces of their chirungu chavo chiya chana Trabhabhu-
rule. Ndakambonzwa Bhaibheri richiti rasi zve. How is he feeling because the last
Muporofita haana chiremerera kudunhu time I heard of him was when rumours
rokwake, haa shuwa ndabvuma magwa- surfaced that he was struggling with his
ro ozadzikiswa aya paBikita apo. It only health though they were swiftly dismis-
needed the bravery of Central Committee sed as false. I just hope you make just a
initial winner Sithole to bow down to the single public appearance Kedha even if
giant that had fallen and pave way for his you come for next month’s clean-up cam-
ascendancy into the committee. But hats- paign in Masvingo and renew your alle-
off to Sithole for honouring the General giance to this province. Koiye mubiyan-
though from my view, I feel he should just gu Susan, I was eagerly waiting for your
swallow his pride, call it quits ondojoina presentation at the UN General Assembly
Pfumvudza kumakomba uko mvura isati meeting that never was. Ummm uchange
yarova pasi. Ko kana ari Sabhuku still he munhu wemanyepo newewo Susan heee
has a position to fight for his party even waida kufadza aniko kuti unenge uriko
to the extent of mobilizing 5 million villa- nxaaaa. Before I sign off, let me urge res-
gers saNhema zvee. Just accept the reali- ponsible authorities to make sure finality
ty on the ground baba, kana makaitiswa is brought to these child marriage cases
makatoita, chingobvumai kushandiswa because yaAlice yakafa silently but with
musiyane nazvo. At least you are alive the way Themba is vocal, I am made to
and kicking, ko ana SB vakangoti ‘situa- believe something will come out of this
tion has reached another level’ not kno- new Bikita case. Regai ndinokanga ma-
wing they were on the death row vakatop- puti angu zvangu. VaMphoko vambo-
fuura havo. Asi naivo mai vakakwapaidza ripiko nhaimi nezvitiyo zvavo? Ugoona
General munazvowo zvivindi heee, ha- ndakavarota musi uno ndikazopeputswa
mutye sei mhiripiri dzese dzairembere- nemosquito dzepachitima apa kkkk.
ra paChipfuva chemukuru uyu akapfe- Mboko imboko!!!
ka hazu dzegamba? Anyway you are not
alone in the wilderness General, paGutu

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Kwekwe man found hanging in bush
Tinaani Nyabereka October 6, 2022 around 0900 cattle at a nearby bush when Hospital awaiting post-mor- or relative or make use of the
hours. he saw the body of Chinembiri tem. Zimbabwe Republic Police
Police in Kwekwe are It is said that Leonard Chinem- hanging from a Msasa tree with Midlands Provincial Spokes- (ZRP) Community Relations
investigating a case of biri of Forestville Farm left his his neck tied with wire. perspon Inspector Emmanuel Liaison Offices located at every
sudden death where the homestead wearing a white It is suspected that Chinembiri Mahoko said investigations are police station for assistance
body of a 51 year-old man was garment as if he was going for committed suicide. still in progress. rather than taking own life," he
found hanging from a tree in a prayers. The matter was reported to "Police are appealing to said.
bush. On the same day at around the police who attended the members of the public
The incident occurred at Fores- 1000 hours Patrick, Zisengwe scene and body of the deceased to consider sharing their
tville farm in Kwekwe Rural on of the same area was herding was ferried Kwekwe General problems with a trusted friend

One dies, two injured in Sogwala Man hands self to
Zhombe armed robbery police after killing patron

Yeukai Munetsi/ Tinaani As the fight escalated, Anele,
Nyabereka
Xolani and Nobert tried to stop
Lower Gwelo-In a sur-
prising turn of events, the fight but Pavari produced a
a Sogwala man who
was wanted in connection with knife and stabbed Chunga on
a murder case of his patron
handed himself to the police the back.
last week.
The man handed himself on Chunga and his friends ran away
October 4, 2022 and later
appeared in court where he was from the scene while Pavari
further remanded for trial.
The other patron is nursing and his friends Muzimkhulu
serious wounds sustained
during the same incident after Tshuma and Tendai Tshuma
he was stabbed during the
fight which occurred at Dufuya followed Ntini and stabbed him
Business, Centre in Lower
Gweru. once on the chest and left him
Circumstances given are that
October 1, 2022 at around lying on the ground.
2000 hours, Willard Ntini (24)
Nobert Chunga (21), Xolani Around 2300 hours, the
Ncube (31) and Anele Sogwala
(29) all from Phillip village informant Xolani, saw the
under Chief Sogwala were
drinking beer at Njinga Skhovo lifeless body of Ntini lying on
Bar, Dufuya Business Centre.
It is alleged that the suspect the ground with blood oozing
Tinashe Pavari (24) confronted
Willard Ntini over an assault from the chest while on his way
incident which had occurred
sometime back and the two home.
engaged in a fight.
A report was made at ZRP

Maboleni and the scene was

attended resulting in the arrest

of Tendai Tshuma who is

Yeukai Munetsi Business Centre, under Chief cash. currently assisting the police
Gwasela, the now deceased "They were given an undisclo-
was guarding his gold ore in sed amount of money before with investigations.
the company of his two sons they ransacked the house and
Zhombe-One man aged 14 and 9 at the hammer took away three cell phones The body of the deceased was
mill waiting to be served the before disappearing into the
died and two others, next day when the assailants darkness," said Mahoko. taken to Gweru Provincial
pounced on them demanding The matter is under investiga-
(a woman and man) cash. tion as the two injured victims Hospital awaiting post-mor-
"The two children were force are admitted at Kwekwe
were severely injured during marched to their homestead hospital while the body of the tem while Chunga is currently
where the robbers demanded deceased awaits post mortem.
an armed robbery at a Zhombe for cash and assaulted everyone Mahoko further urged the battling for his life.
at home. community to alert police if
business centre. "During the attack, the men they have any leads on this Midlands Provincial Police
force marched the children to robbery.
The now deceased Emmanuel a nearby homestead about 50 "We appeal to those that may Spokesperson Inspector
metres from the hammer mill have information that can help
Ushe was attacked while where they forced open doors, identify and locate the suspects Emmanuel Mahoko is still
waking everyone there and behind this robbery to inform
guarding a gold mine and the assaulted them using an axe the police," he said. appealing for information
and an iron bar demanding
two injured Marvelous Maredza regarding the whereabouts of

(34) and Innocent Moyo (26) the other suspect Muzimkhulu.

were attacked in their sleep by

four unidentified men using an

axe and an iron bar.

Midlands Police Spokesperson

Inspector Emmanuel Mhoko

confirmed the incident.

"In an incident which occurred

on October 9, 2022 at about

0100 hours at Zhombe East

3 pupils injured in Redcliff car crash

Tinaani Nyabereka Martin Tofa (23) of Redcliff, Hospital.
Kwekwe was driving his white Matter was reported at Kwekwe
Redcliff- Three school and green Toyota Hiace due east Traffic Police and investiga-
pupils escaped with towards Redcliff with 19 Drake tions are still in progress.
varying degrees of Secondary School children on Midlands Provincial Spokes-
injuries when a Toyota Hiace board. person Inspector Emmanuel
they were travelling in went off Upon reaching Zisco Plant, the Mahoko urged motorists to
the road overturned and landed vehicle rolled back and hit the exercise caution on the roads.
on its roof. edge of the road with its rear "Police are appealing to
The accident occurred on fender, overturned and landed members of the public to
October 6, 2022 at around 1430 on its roof. exercise maximum caution and
hours along Zisco road towards As a result of the impact three adhere to all road traffic regula-
Redcliff Central Business children sustained varying tions when driving," he said.
District (CBD). injuries and are currently
According to a police report, admitted at Kwekwe General

News TELLZIM News >> 14 - 20 Oct 2022

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

years, men have been told the hard stuff in life and becomes harder for one
taking action when times to see possible solutions
that it is not appropri- are tough and proven to problems, or connect
ways for men to stay with those who can offer
ate to talk about their mentally healthy and cope support.
with the stress of everyday Society must be made
feelings. life. Good overall health aware of the importance
and wellbeing is linked of men’s mental health.
They have had limits to not only better mental The way they feel should
health but also reduce the matter therefore, they
placed on what is okay likelihood of suicides. If should be encouraged to
people around all men open up and seek help.
and what is not, to talk are there for them when it Once the community
gets overwhelming, they accept and understand
about. A lot of suicides can share and seek the more about mental health
needed help with support it becomes easier for
committed by men are of friends and family. people to understand.
If you know someone who Men’s mental health
a result of these stigmas is emotionally distressed is equally important
or in crisis, the first step as women’s. Everyone
that surround their is to talk to him. Begin needs love and support
a conversation with a to get past life situations.
mental health. It shows friend, family member Seeking and giving help
or a health professional. should be done equally
how many men suffer in Talking, listening and therefore people must
being there for someone put efforts together and
silence and ends it with going through tough change the narrative.
times can be lifesaving. A problem shared is a
these self-inflicted deaths. Always check in if you problem half solved. Let’s
know someone who is make the world a better
The vastness of res- going through a difficult place and get the conver-
time. Ask if they are doing sation started to ensure
ponsibilities on men’s okay and be prepared to that men’s mental health
listen. It is important for is treated with the impor-
shoulders and what’s us to check in on our loved tance it deserves.
ones, if we can’t help we
expected is too much and can always seek help for Voice Rossana Mutema
them. Untreated mental is a Student Counselling
yet no one cares how they health conditions breed psychologist at Great
suicide. The distress a Zimbabwe University.
feel or check if they are. man experiences at these She writes here in her
times affects the mental
Things happen in life like being of a person so it personal capacity.

difficulties with work or

finances, breakdown of

relationships, overwhel-

ming family responsi-

bilities or a significant

setback. These challenges

can take a serious toll on

Voice Rossana women than men. ‘everyone around is the one’s mental health. The
Mental health affect all problem’. Some use the
Mutema genders, but it is often escapist behaviors, since only option will be to talk
overlooked in men and they are oriented that a
Men don’t research on men’s mental man should control his it out. You will even notice
seek help for health is given less feelings and real men
mental health priority. Men tend not don’t ask for help they more signs of poor mental
to get attention because deal with it.
they usually don’t want A lot needs to be done for health like hopeless or
to open up if something is boys and men who need
troubling them be it dep- to be taught to talk, share worthless and behaviors
ression, social anxiety their problems and allow
related issues, a deve- and mental disorders. others to help them. They that usually destroy re-
Toxic illusion of need to be taught that
lopment that has seen masculine self and they too have feelings lationships, drinking
self-reliance lead to they must cry and be
a number of cases of high levels of stress and emotional, ignoring how more than usual and also
poor mental health. they feel does not make
mental health problems This makes them find it the situation better. isolating from family and
difficult to be honest with They need to be taught
being more prevalent in loved ones and more im- that being emotional friends.
portantly themselves. is normal, everyone
men as compared to their Societies judge men who feels it and sharing is However, establishing
talk about their mental not a sign of weakness.
female counterparts. health problems as weak Men should know that and maintaining rela-
and are often not taken sharing and seeking for
Many believe that men seriously. Because of this, help is actually a sign of tionships, talking about
a number of men may strength. Other issues
usually do not seek help find it difficult to speak of mental health just
about mental health and need us to open up and
as they are believed to be are reluctant to seek seek the necessary help
treatment to manage needed.
strong and are afraid to symptoms. Society is another port
Despite the fact that men of call to address mental
be seen as less masculine. do not share their mental health problems. It needs
health struggles people to be made aware of how
Societies which are around them are at the important mental health
receiving end. Men with is a cancerous problem
mainly patriarchal mental health problems that knows no gender or
are more likely to take social class. Society also
teach boys to be strong alcohol and drugs to cope needs to be made aware
with their depression that the mentality that
and “be as man” even rather than talking about the word ‘man’’ implies
it. Some become more strength, power and as-
when going through an insensitive, get irritated sertiveness is wrong. It
fast, increased loss of implies that men are not
emotional overload. This control, risk-taking and supposed to have mental
aggression. To them health problems. For
has a bearing on how

they handle any form of

pressure as they would

want to appear strong

when they have to look

for help.

Men also don’t want to

be a burden to others and

this result in them not

sharing their problems.

They do not want to share

their feelings with family

members or friends and

this cause social isolation,

exacerbates relationship

difficulties and worsen

feelings of depression

and in worst scenarios,

they commit suicide.

Researches have shown

that men commit suicide

more than women while

the number of attempted

suicide cases are more in

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Volleyball extravaganza set for Mashava

Sports writer that players registered in provincial
leagues are eligible to play,” said
Volleyball fanatics in the Tsuro.
former mining town of He however bemoaned lack of spon-
Mashava will be treated to sorship for the sport and appealed to
a sports fiesta this coming weekend the corporate world to chip in and
(October 15-16) when athletes take to save the game.
the courts to showcase their talents “There is no sponsorship, teams
in a tournament meant to raise are funding themselves. We are
awareness on breast cancer. appealing for sponsorship. For
Zimbabwe Volleyball Association example we have our local league
(ZVA) Masvingo Provincial Media here in Masvingo Dzimbahwe volley-
and Marketing Officer Frank Tsuro ball association but there is no spon-
said the two day tournament is set for sorship,” he added.
Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Masvingo teams got their kits from
volleyball courts where all teams New Horizon Pharmacy while their
from the country’s ten provinces will training needs are taken care of by
battle it out for top honours. Dr Richard Makoni of Masvingo City
“This year Masvingo is hosting the Medicals.
tournament which is held annually. Masvingo province ladies team is
Both ladies and gents teams from the coached by Glenn Tavarwisa assisted
ten provinces will be grouped into by Tichaona Shambare while
two groups where only two top teams men’s team is under the tutelage
will proceed to the semi-finals. of Clemence Muzondo assisted by
“There are no restrictions other than Kudzai Chibi.

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Sport
14 - 20 Oct 2022
Football is poorer without Machawira!

…Colleagues mourn veteran football administrator

The late Tedious Machawira region will get a proper replace- ship qualities which can never
ment of his calibre because be doubted and were crystal
Emmanuel Chitsika/Fred- game with distinction while at elder whom we would always even after his retirement from clear for everyone to see; hence
the same time making sure the consult for advice. His passing football, he would always avail he was a celebrated administra-
“rick Moyo Eastern Region Soccer League on is a great loss to the family himself and provide advice to tor par excellence.
When I have done (ERSL)’s needs were well cate- as we no longer have a father to several clubs. He is one who was “Indeed the region would be
the work you gave me red for. look up to. always committed to the cause poorer without him and his void
Lord, give me that Born 59 years ago in Gutu “My father retired from ZRP in of the game. will be felt as he was now more
crown”-such goes the district of Masvingo, the late 1997 and he got employed at “Despite the challenges that of an advisor to the regional lea-
biblical quote, which Machawira who served in the Zimbabwe Football Association most Masvingo clubs faced in dership helping them steer the
veteran soccer administrator Zimbabwe Republic Police (Zifa) offices in Harare before securing sponsorship packages, ship in the right direction.
Tedious Machawira seems to be (ZRP) before his retirement transferring to Masvingo whe- he remained committed to wor- “To the Machawira family, we
reciting in the spiritual realm to from the force in 1997 was a re he was the founding father king with us. He would stand in say ‘Know that we are thinking
the “football gods” after his un- dedicated football administra- of the ERSL around 2000-01,” for several clubs I worked at like of you, remembering our fat-
timely demise earlier this week. tor who fought tooth and nail said Tichaona. Masvingo United, FC Roma, her and celebrate his life. Mr
Once again Zimbabwean foot- towards the cause of the game. Masvingo Mayor Collen Ma- Don Bosco and Mucheke Pira- Machawira will always be in our
ball has been robbed of one of Tichaona Machawira, son to boke said the region has lost a tes. While working with him, I hearts and memories,” read the
their most revered and valued the late football icon said the fountain of football knowledge learnt a lot about football admi- statement.
giants in the beautiful game, icon was their fortress, hence and experience which shall be nistration,” said Maboke. Acting Zifa General Secretary
veteran soccer administrator the family had been robbed of a difficult to replace when consi- Masvingo Zifa chairperson No- Xolisani Gwesela issued a state-
Tedious Machawira, who in all father figure par excellence. dering his vast experience. bioth Magwizi said the late ad- ment in which he said the late
honesty deserved all his flo- “As a family, we have lost a fat- “There is need for ERSL to find ministrator left a trail of achie- administrator had an immense
wers. her figure who was a father and an administrator with expe- vements in the region during contribution to the beautiful
The football family is mour- grandfather to many. In our rience that matches the late his tenure of office. game from ‘an unrivalled pas-
ning a man who served the clan he was the only surviving Machawira. I am not sure if the “Despite being a pioneer in for- sion’.
mation of the ERSL as the ad- “Known by many as the Fat-
ministrator, the late Machawira her figure, the association re-
was instrumental in bringing cognizes his immense contri-
the Sylvia Dube cup to the eas- bution to the development of
tern region while he was also the game in his region and the
part of the negotiating team for country as a whole. He will fore-
the Mbada Diamonds Cup. ver be remembered for his un-
“In other words, he was behind rivalled passion and dedication
the success of the ERSL is as a for the development football.
result of his commitment. He “Our thoughts and prayers are
also spearheaded the transfers with the family and friends of
of soccer stars Ovidy Karuru, the departed one in this time of
Johnson Zimbabe, Progress and sorrow. He served the associati-
Jolly Musepa from ordinary se- on with great honour for a pe-
condary schools to football po- riod spanning over two decades.
werhouses like Pamushana and He started his journey in 1998,
Gokomere High Schools. when he majored into full time
“It was out of his idea that the football administration after re-
then young players began to tiring from ZRP.
play for Masvingo United in “Zifa expresses it sincere con-
Premier Soccer League,” said dolences to the family and
Magwizi. country’s football fraternity
Division 1 side Masvingo Unit- at large following the death of
ed spokesperson Omen Mafa former ESRL general mana-
released a club statement that ger. Machawira was one of the
expressed how sad the club felt longest serving football admi-
on the passing on of Machawira nistrators,” read the statement.
whose leadership qualities he Survived by five children, three
said were indisputable. girls and two boys and his wife,
“Our club will forever cherish the late Machawira was buried
the moments we interacted with at his rural home in Zimbizi
him as he was an accommoda- village of Bhasera area in Gutu
ting character who always had East constituency on October
the region (Eastern) at heart 14, 2022.
and wanted to see local teams
excel on the domestic football
arena. We can attest his leader-