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Zanu PF bullies

Chiredzi The council was wrong in not inviting
the provincial leadership on the com-
missioning of the vehicles since some
were bought using devolution funds.

council

…as council snubs provincial leadership
…DCC wants function re-organised

Beatific Gumbwanda Chiredzi Town Chairperson Gibson Hwende Zanu PF provincial Chairperson
Robson Mavhenyengwa
CHIREDZI- Town Council is under fire from
Zanu PF , which is accusing the local authori-
ty for commissioning vehicles bought using
devolution funds without inviting party leadership.

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2 News TELLZIM News >> 01 - 07 APRIL 2022

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Voter Apathy mars Masvingo Province by-elections

Fredrick Moyo TellZim News took a look at the

The recently-held Hou- House of Assembly figures and
se of Assembly and presented them as follows:
local authority by-elec-
Chivi South Constituency

tions in two constituencies and (37.1 percent)

nine wards respectively were

marred by evident voter apathy ZANU PF maintained their do-

indicated by the poor turnout in minance in rural areas as Mu-

most areas. nyaradzi Zizhou won the Chivi

The number of the people South House of Assembly seat.

who turned out to vote in the However the voter turnout in

much-awaited by-elections was the constituency was not plea- ZRP Police officer assisting an elderly in Masvingo Urban during By-elections

way below the total numbers of sing as it recorded a percentage

registered voters in respective less than half of the voter popu- votes during the by-elections saw more than half of its voter of a voter population of 6 684
constituencies and wards. lation. Only 8 843 people went hence accruing a voter turnout population turning out to cast hence accumulating 26.8 per-
However three wards name- to cast their votes out of a voter of 43.1 percentage. their vote. A total number of 1 cent voter turnout.
ly Bikita RDC ward 29, Chivi population of 23 873 resulting 017 people casted their votes
RDC ward 8 and Chiredzi ward in 37.1 percent voter turnout. Local Authority figures are as out of a voter population of 1 Masvingo Municipal Ward

9 witnessed an improved tur- Mwenezi East Constituen- follows: 546 hence accruing 65.3 per- 4 (28.4 percent)
nout of voters as they managed cy (43.1 percent) cent voter turnout.
to pass the 50 percent mark on Bikita Rural District The most controversial ward
poll percentage. ZANU PF candidate Master Council (RDC) Ward 21 Chivi RDC Ward 8 (53.9 where Citizens Coalition for
Statistics released by Zimbabwe (65.8 percent) percent) Change (CCC) fielded double

Electoral Commission (ZEC) Makope won the Mwenezi East Court Zevezayi of ZANU PF Chivi RDC is the second ward candidates also accumulated
provincial office on March 28 House of Assembly seat. The won the local authority post in that accumulated more than low voter turnout as only 1 447
2022, revealed that voters were constituency has a voter po- Bikita RDC Ward 21. The ward half poll percentage with a total people casted their votes out
hesitant to fully participate in pulation of 32 944 people, but number of 962 casted votes out of a voter population of 5 101
the exercise. only 14 191 people casted their people hence the 28.4 percent

of a voter population of 1 785 voter turnout.
ZEC urges people to register in numbers signifying 53.9 percent voter
turnout. Masvingo Municipal Ward

Maxwell Ncube number of people in the natio- Chiredzi RDC Ward 9 (58.0 5 (26.3 percent)
nal voters roll which is divided percent)
TellZim reporter The total number of registered over the 210 constituencies. The ward that was won by
voters on the voters roll is the “After the registration process is Chiredzi RDC Ward 9 is also CCC’s Daniel Mberikunashe
The Zimbabwe Electo- one that determines how cons- done, the total number of voters another ward that also mana- boasts of a voter population of
ral Commission (ZEC) tituency boundaries are mar- is compiled and that number is ged a better turnout as more 3 651 but only 961 casted their
has urged people in ked. divided by the total number of than half of the ward’s popula- votes hence the figures repre-
and around Masvingo province “Aspiring voters should take 210 constituencies at national tion turned out to cast their vo- sent a total percentage of 26.3
to come out in their numbers charge and make use of the level, distributed equally and tes during the by-election. 1 017 voter turnout.
and register to vote as the cons- opportunity to register to vote. that is when the sharing of cons- people casted their votes out
tituency delimitation process For example at national level, tituencies is drawn from. For of a population of 1 752 hence Masvingo Municipal Ward
will be all about numbers. the statistics show that in Ha- example in Masvingo province, the ward had a voter turnout of 7 (24.8 percent)
ZEC deputy provincial elec- rare more people are registe- there is one ward in Mwenezi 58.0 percent.
tions officer Maxwell Ncube ring to vote than in any other which falls under Chivi South Recalled councillor Richard
made the call urging people to province,” said Ncube. constituency. What that means Chiredzi RDC Ward 16 Musekiwa of CCC won the local
embrace voter registration blitz Delimitation is the process is that when people are voting, (43.5 percent) authority ward 7 but the ward
so that when the process of whereby the total number of the ward belongs to Mwenezi at as well saw a low turnout in vo-
delimitation begins, no consti- registered voters is divided into local authority level, but their Nevias Chisasa of ZANU PF ter population with only 1 922
tuency is lost. respective constituencies which legislator would be the one of won the local seat in Chiredzi casting their votes out of a voter
“People in the province should at national level are 210 House Chivi South. RDC. The ward claimed a total population of 7 732 hence accu-
register to vote so that these of Assembly seats. The process “The same criteria of distribu- number of 3 640 votes casted mulating 24.8 percent in voter
constituencies are maintained. is all about looking at the total ting figures at national level, out of a voter population of 8 turnout.
follows at provincial level whe- 361 and accruing a voter tur- The ruling party ZANU PF
re the total figures (for the pro- nout of 43.5 percent. maintained dominance in rural
vince) will in turn influence de- areas while the main opposi-
limitation at district level. The Masvingo Municipal Ward tion CCC won all urban wards.
total number of people regis- 3 (26.8 percent) At steak were two House of As-
tered in the province would be sembly seats in which ZANU PF
divided to determine the num- Masvingo Municipal ward 3 won all while there were also
ber of constituencies at district got the lowest voter turnout in nine local authority seats in the
levels,” added Ncube. all urban wards as only 1 790 province and ZANU PF won
people casted their votes out five rural and CCC won 4 urban
local authority wards.

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

CCC, ZANU PF satisfied with by-elections results

Fredrick Moyo “We are happy with the result not happy especially with the Martin Mureri
and also happy that we managed voter turnout, hopefully when
Masvingo- Citizens to return all the parliamentary we reach 2023 general elections South and nine local authori- rural wards while CCC won four
Coalition for Change and local authority seats that we people will come out in numbers ty wards. Zanu PF won all two wards all in Masvingo Urban.
(CCC) and ZANU PF had before in rural areas. so that we win with a big margin. parliamentary seats and all five
are happy with by-elections re- “But we actually need to work CCC Masvingo provincial spo-
sults though the elections were more hard in urban areas where kesperson Derick Charamba “That is very false, constitutio- re was no law that stipulates that
generally marred by a massive we did not win any ward and it also said they are happy with nally; I do not do disciplinary every commissioning they do
voter apathy. is work in progress and I hope in the results and that they defeat- issues. I presided over a meeting they should invite the provincial
ZANU PF retained all the seats the upcoming 2023 general ele- ed their opponent with a bigger to prepare ourselves ready for leadership.
and wards they held before in ctions, we will win all seats in ur- margin and are now focusing on the by-elections, ensuring that “There is no law that gives us
rural areas but however did not ban areas,” said Mavhenyengwa. the wards they did not win du- we had our agents for all the who we should invite when com-
manage to win any ward in the CCC district chairperson Martin ring the upcoming general elec- polling stations. If that happens missioning our projects. Howe-
urban setup where CCC won all Mureri said they are happy as tions in 2023. (re-commissioning), it will then ver, depending on the source of
four local authority posts. Masvingo urban to return all the “We are actually happy with the be purely a government pro- funding and magnitude of the
Speaking to TellZim News, Zanu wards that were taken by MDC A win. We defeated Zanu PF with gramme. The government offi- project, we sometimes need to
PF chairperson for Masvingo President Douglas Monzora due bigger numbers and now we cials will be responsible. invite people from higher offices.
province Robson Mavhenyen- to recalls although they are not need to work extra hard in the “Devolution funds and what “When commissioning devoluti-
gwa said they are pleased with happy with the voter turnout. rural areas so that we have num- they purchase are government on funded projects, the minister
the results and that they mana- “We are actually happy with the bers there and it is work in pro- controlled, locally through local will be the right person to invite
ged to maintain their grip on the results. We managed to return gress and hope in 2023 we will government and to some extent but it also depends on the size.
rural vote and now need to work all the wards that were taken win there,” said Charamba. central government,” said Mun- So we had only two tractors un-
on winning urban vote in the from us by Mwonzora through At stake were two parliamenta- dungehama. der devolution so we saw it fit
2023 general elections. recalling our councillors. We are ry seats Mwenezi East and Chivi Zanu PF provincial Chairperson to do it locally. We have more
Robson Mavhenyengwa said it projects and vehicles which are
Zanu PF bullies Chiredzi council overvehicle commissioning was wrong for council to com- yet to be delivered that were
mission such projects without bought under devolution funds
FROM PAGE 1 more Chisema and not me. the local leadership and the Mi- so when we commission those
“I made it clear in my remarks nister of state saying they are the that’s when we will invite him,”
Farai Musikavanhu speaking during the ceremony that the Minister of State for representative of the people. said Hwende
Masvingo Provincial Affairs and He went on to say even when CTC has also purchased a refu-
Last week, CTC officially com- the second republic by inviting Devolution Hon Chadzamira was commissioning projects funded se truck as well as fire tenders
missioned four service delivery the Minister of State for such a supposed to be the guest of ho- internally they should invite the which are expected to be delive-
vehicles purchased using inter- big event. nor at such a key function where minister since the funds are from red soon.
nal funds as well as two tractors Writing in a Zanu PF WhatsApp tractors bought using devolution the rates paid by the people. Chiredzi town council has four
that were bought using devolu- group, Musikavanhu allegedly funds availed by the government “We haven’t done any discip- Zanu PF Councilors and one in-
tion funds at Melbourne Park said Chiredzi Town Councilors of HE President ED Mnangagwa linary for the councilors though dependent while the other three
Medium Density site where owed him an apology for using were being commissioned,” wro- council was wrong in not invi- got in on the MDC-Alliance tic-
they also officially launched the his name as the guest of honor te Musikavanhu. ting the provincial leadership on ket.
sewer reticulation system in pre- when in actual fact the town The legislator, is said to be the commissioning of vehicles Zanu PF has been accused of
paration for construction works chairperson had invited DDC to struggling in the Mavhenyengwa since some were bought using using devolutions funds to bank-
by residents at the medium den- be the guest of honor. ‘infested’ district, where Chi- devolution funds. roll their campaigns.
sity site. “Chiredzi town councilors owe redzi North Member of Parlia- “Even those bought with inter- In the run up to the 26 March
The event was graced by the Of- me an apology for using my ment Roy Bhila and former CTC nal funds, the minister should by-elections, the party was dril-
fice of the District Development name in an attempt to sanitize Chairperson, Francis Moyo are be there,” said Mavhenyengwa. ling boreholes and doing other
Coordinator (DDC) and Chire- their improperly sanctioned lau- alleged to be after his political However, Chiredzi Town Chair- projects in vacant wards using
dzi West Member of Parliament, nch on March 22, 2022 to which throat, threatening his return in person Gibson Hwende said the- devolution funds.
Farai Musikavanhu who told the their guest of honor as clearly Chiredzi West.
local authority that they should stated by Council Chairperson Other sources within par-
have appreciated the works by Gibson Hwende was DDC Love- ty structures claimed that the
councilors were called for dis-
ciplinary hearing over the mat-
ter.
However, Chiredzi Zanu PF
District Coordinating Com-
mittee (DCC) Siyaki Mundun-
gehama denied having called
councilors for the disciplinary
hearing saying it was not his
duty.
He however, went on to say there
was a possibility that there could
be a re-commissioning of the ve-
hicles using proper protocols.

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The recently-held
DIRECTORS: March 26 by-elections say they only seriously consider Councils (RDCs) and parlia- decisions on their behalf.
were characterized by the presidential polls as more ment in terms of police formu- The roles of local authority on
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elect either the local authority be educated that all elections vant government departments restimated at all costs. Issues
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Tabe gets bigger chunk

of split CCC votes
Fredrick Moyo participating in the by-election. outcome and want to thank the
Tabe won with 660 votes whi- electorate who voted and ent- Aleck Tabe
There was growing le his counterpart Thokozile rusted me to be their council re-
worry among Citizen Muchuchuti had 284 votes. presentative and I want to pro- developmental meetings with because people wanted me to
Coalition for Change ZANU PF candidate Richard mise them that I will hopefully stakeholders and periodic fee-
(CCC) members over Masvingo Madyavanhu had 464 votes deliver whatever they want to- dback meetings with the com- participate so they will also
Urban Ward 4 after a conten- while MDC A candidate Ziki wards developing the ward. munity,” added Tabe.
tious double candidature issue Charles had 22 votes. He also added that he has many Muchuchuti said she is not determine if I will contest in
rocked the party prior to the Speaking to TellZim News, projects that he want to imple- happy with the results as she
March 26 by-elections, which Tabe said he was happy with the ment in ward 4. expected to win, and was not 2023,” said Muchuchuti.
was put to rest by the winning results and thanked the electo- “I will implement many pro- sure if she will contest in the
of Aleck Tabe who got the big- rate for voting for him and said jects and do what ward 4 resi- upcoming harmonised elec- Before by-elections,
ger chunk of the split votes. he will do his best in developing dents want and these include tions in 2023.
Citizens Coalition for Change the ward for the best interests water challenges, billing ano- “I am not happy with the out- Muchuchuti reportedly accu-
(CCC) fielded double candidate of residents who entrusted him malies, expansion of Runyararo come as I was expecting to win
in the ward and failed to resolve to be their representative. clinic so that we have a mater- and I am not sure if I will con- sed her rival of sabotaging her
the issues with both candidates “I am really happy with the nity ward and I will also have test in the upcoming 2023 elec-
tions as I believe that people are campaign and once reported
the ones who select the person
to represent them in council. I him to the police over removal
participated in the by-elections
of campaigning posters.

Prior to that, Muchuchuti drag-

ged Tabe to court over the alle-

gations of physically assaulting

her, confiscating her docu-

ments and other particulars

during the time when they were

submitting their names at the

nomination court.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

TAKE NOTICE THAT on the 16th day of FEBRUARY 2022,
before me, TAKUNDA CHIKWATI, a Legal Practitioner and
Notary Public, at Masvingo, personally appeared, CHARO-
VA WELLINGTON CHIMHINI (Born 27th April 1974) and
changed his name from CHAROVA WELLINGTON CHIM-
HINI to DAVE WELLNGTON CHAROVA and on behalf of
his minor children JULIA NOKUTENDA CHIMHINI (Born
15th July 2007) and SETH MAMBO JEREMY CHIMHINI
(Born 24th May 2014) and changed their names from JULIA
NOKUTENDA CHIMHINI to JULIA NOKUTENDA CHARO-
VA and SETH MAMBO JEREMY CHIMHINI to SETH MAM-
BO JEREMY CHAROVA.

DATED at MASVINGO this 16th day of FEBRUARY 2022.
TAKUNDA CHIKWATI

c/o MATUTU & MURERI
Legal Practitioners
1st Floor, FBC House
No.179 Robertson Street
MASVINGO

5 News TellZim News >> 01 - 07 APRIL 2022

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ERC engages government on ID documents

Tinaani Nyabereka a public outcry over the past gaging office of the registrar on
months on issues of obtaining the documentation crisis.
Gweru- Election national identification cards, as "The ERC has been engaging
citizens were failing to register with the Registrar General of
Resource Centre to vote. Zimbabwe and provincial re-
Speaking on the side lines of the gistries in Bulawayo, Masvingo,
(ERC) says it has been voter awareness campaign held Mutare and the district Registry
in Mkoba 11 last week, ERC re- in Bulilima-Mangwe alerting on
engaging the Registry on chal- presentative, Tobias Saratiel the documentation crisis faced
said ERC however has been en- by citizens and additionally, re-
lenges affecting issuing the of questing for decentralization of
the issuance of national IDs to
national identification docu- make the process accessible to
all citizens.
ments to youth. "However, government did not
only respond by addressing
The call was made following specific areas indicated by ERC,
but has carried out a special
Recalled Gweru Mayor exercise countrywide to add- Tobias Saratiel
ress the documentation chal-
bounces back lenges faced by marginalized participate in the socio-econo- moved or migrated. We are
groups,” said Saratiel. mic and political development here to give as much informati-
Tinaani Nyabereka Upon his dismisal through his He added that identification of the country including elec- on as possible so that people are
lawyers, Josiah Makombe ho- documents were a constitutio- tions," he said. aware of such things. We want
GWERU- Former Gwe- wever filed a police report accu- nal right and essential for one Zimbabwe Electoral Com- to thank ZEC and ERC for co-
ru Mayor and Urban sing Mwonzora of perjury. to claim citizenship. mission (ZEC) Gweru District ming to our doorstep, you can
Councils Association of In his application he stated that "The ERC is still engaging the Chairperson Joshua Mhino said see that people are failing to
Zimbabwe (UCAZ) president, Mwonzora and party Secreta- Registrar's office to make sure as an institution they were rea- go and register due to various
Josiah Makombe was on March ry-General, Paurina Mpariwa that citizens have identificati- dy to enable the smooth flow of challenges," he added.
26 re-elected as Gweru Munici- had jointly lied under oath in a on documents. Identity Docu- elections. Meanwhile government has
pality ward 2 councillor. case before the Bulawayo High ments are a constitutional right "As an institution we are ready revealed that the Registrar Ge-
Makombe retained his ward Court where the MDC-T leaders and are essential for one to to see to it that the country ele- neral's office will be going on a
after defeating rival candidates claimed they had not recalled claim citizenship and be able to ctions will run in a fair and free six months nationwide drive to
from ZANU PF and MDC Al- him from office. manner even next year. issue identification documents
liance respectively. In another development former "Some people are not finding April to September, 2022.
He competed on the Citizen Kwekwe Mayor Angeline Kasi- their names because they need During that period the ZEC will
Coalition for Change (CCC) po, her deputy Melody Chinga- to transfer them from their old also carry out a voter registrati-
ticket and polled 940 votes rande and Washington Moyo polling stations to their new on from 11 to 30 April 2022.
while his rival from ZANU PF returned to Kwekwe council on stations considering that they
Tinarwo Elager got 492 votes the CCC ticket after winning in
while MDC Alliance’s Patson the by-elections.
Chingwaru had 20 votes. In Ward 10, councillor Kasipo
Confirming the development to polled 801 votes ahead of Zanu
TellZim News during an inter- PF's Tichaona Mlambo who
view, CCC Gweru district chair- had 374 votes while former
person Taurai Demo thanked councillor Aaron Gwalazimba
the electorate for entrusting received 18 votes representing
Makombe to serve them again. MDC Alliance.
He further said ward 2 resi-
dents are rest assured of the In Kwekwe ward 5, Chinga-
much needed service delivery rande was declared the winner
in their area. with 1 237 votes, while Zanu
"I would like to thank ward 2 PF's Happyday Chirima polled
electorate for bestowing their 525 votes and Ringisai Munhu-
faith in Makombe and the CCC tu of MDC Alliance got 22 vo-
party led by Nelson Chamisa. tes.
"On behalf of Makombe, I want In ward 12, Washington Moyo
to promise residents that the polled 952 votes against Farai
much needed service delivery Chinyedu of Zanu PF who got
in ward 2 is going to continue," 422 votes. Ward 9 went to Za-
he said. mani Ngwenya of CCC. Final-
The former Mayor was relieved ly, ZANU PF`s Makomborero
of his duties last year in Decem- Edu Mlambo won in Ward 8
ber by the Douglas Mwonzo- after polling 704 votes ahead of
ra-led MDC-Alliance party CCC's Kudakwashe Gwamure
after pledging his support to who polled 592 votes.
Chamisa.

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By-elections low voter turnout: a threat to 2023 general elections

By-Election polling station at Shakashe primary school massive voter apathy. Citizens, areas because the electorate in
especially the youth, were so this area is angry and hungry
Fredrick Moyo by-elections are a barometer to cal parties should not shift bla- reluctant and unconcerned. therefore the policy of the sto-
measure the political tempera- me especially those represent- “Apprehending from the past mach will prevail as it has been
The just ended much ture in the country. ed in parliament because it is and not only in Zimbabwe, the evidenced with the just ended
awaited by-elections “By-elections can be taken as a in parliament that they should voter turnout was very low du- by-elections. In urban areas,
were sadly marred by barometer that has been used amend the laws,” added Gwin- ring by-elections. Citizens pre- people responded to their dai-
a massive voter apathy with to measure political body tem- dingwi. fer to vote just once in every ly meal and the economy is
only 35 percent of eligible vo- perature of Zimbabwe that is to He also said that youth parti- five years. We expect a positive biting therefore people will go
ters casting their votes and measure the democratic elasti- cipation is questionable in the change in 2023 general elec- for a party that is likely to sol-
this could repeat itself in the city of our political participants electoral process hence there is tions,” said Munhangu. ve their economic and political
upcoming 2023 polls if ever and it has also been used to massive voter apathy because He also said ZEC and other sta- problems.
the March 26 elections are any- test even potential of the main the youth form the bulk of po- keholders should encourage ci- “In rural areas as it has been
thing to by. contesting political parties that pulation in the country. tizens to register to vote so that evidenced, Zanu PF is likely
At stake were 28 parliamentary is Zanu PF and CCC so what it “Youth participation is ques- the turnout improves. to remain strong if state ap-
seats and 105 local government definitely means is that both tionable especially during ele- “We implore with the Zim- paratus deny CCC progression
wards that are up for grabs in sides have noted their poten- ctions and their reluctance to babwe Electoral Commission into rural areas to market their
the by-elections left vacant due tials, strengths and weaknesses register to vote. The youth form to engage more stakeholders projects or ideas will have little
to recalls and death. The main and I want to believe they are the bulk of the population and especially youth organizations impact in rural areas and this is
opposition Citizens Coalition working on such strengths and if they have to participate in the and associations in mobilizing going to repeat itself in 2023,”
for Change won 19 out of 28 weaknesses because what has electoral processes, definitely citizens to register to vote as added Magodzwa.
parliamentary constituencies happened is partly a true refle- voter turnout will be good for well as turning out on election Another political analyst Prof-
while the other nine went to ction of the growth of the de- the nation. The youth need to day. The situation can impro- fessor Nhamo Mhiripiri said
Zanu PF. mocratic space in Zimbabwe,” be properly socialised into the ve only if all forces join hands voters have a tendency of not
However it is the voter turnout said Gwindingwe. essence of voter registration towards the intended goal. We casting their votes during
that characterize these polls He also added that there will be and participating in voting and want masses to determine their by-elections hence the upco-
that has raised eyebrows as stiff competition in the upco- exercising their right to vote,” future,” said Munhangu. ming 2023 general elections
in Masvingo province, urban ming general elections as both added Dr Gwindingwe. Another political analyst Dr will not be affected by voter
council elections saw 26 per- parties will try and capitalize Youth Decide Executive Direc- Davison Mugodzwa said the apathy.
cent of the voters taking to the on their strengths, also work on tor Learnmore Munhangu said 2023 general elections will not "I would not worry much about
polls while in the rural areas a their weaknesses and urge po- they are concerned with the
litical parties not to talk much voter apathy as the youth were be affected by voter apathy as voter apathy next year. The
Dr Gift Gwindingwe about vote rigging as it demoti- so reluctant and unconcerned citizens have seen the outcome stakes will be high with more
vates the electorate. with casting their vote in the if they do not participate in the interests drived from the presi-
50.1 percent was witnessed. “My projection of the upcoming just ended by-elections. voting processes. dential elections. That one alo-
Speaking to TellZim News po- 2023 polls is that the competi- “As a youth-driven organizati- “I do not think that the same ne can induce interest around
litical analyst Dr Gift Gwindin- tion is going to be very tense on, we are so worried with the scenario is going to be repeat- voting for MPs and councilors,
gwe said voter apathy might and each political party that just ended by-elections results. ed. The youth and citizens have since citizens throughout the
repeat itself in the harmo- has an ambition to win must The elections were marred with seen the results of the just en- country will vote for various
nized elections set for 2023 as pull up their socks, do their ho- ded by-elections and many who representatives at the same
mework and fulfil their promi- Learnmore Munhangu remained sceptical that they time. Mind you, in most cases
ses as people do not want to be will not go and vote because in the by-elections voters vote
taken for a ride. elections are rigged have seen for one representative instead
“Regarding voter apathy, I have the outcome and I think a lot of of the usual three,” said Prof
a totally different perception people will go out in their num- Mhiripiri.
altogether, this idea of specu- bers to vote,” said Mugodzwa. The recently held elections saw
lating about vote rigging can He also added that CCC will limited participation in terms
keep away voters so I think gain more support in the urban of voters as most people feel
this speculation about rigged areas and ZANU PF will remain the elections are of little sig-
elections before it is rigged can strong in rural areas if the poli- nificance as compare to pre-
keep away certain voters. So it tical field remains the same. sidential elections usually as-
is high time we do not hyper- “If the situation remains the sociated with more hype than
bolise and exaggerate some of same on the political arena, local authority and parliamen-
these issues, contesting politi- CCC is likely to have overwhel- tary elections.
ming support in the urban

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MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
ZBC Radio Lessons Programme Second Schedule
ECD TO ZJC (Competence Based Curriculum)

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in conjunction with ZBC, UNICEF, and FACT Zimbabwe will be rolling out the Fifth
Phase of radio lessons as part of alternative learning platform. Lessons for this Second Schedule for 2022 will be aired from 04 April

to 17 April 2022. Thereafter, another schedule will be released. Parents/guardians and teachers are advised to familiarise
themselves with the schedule so that they may assist learners` as much as possible.

Week 3 (4 to 10 April 2022)

Day ECD Grade 1 Grade 6 Grade 7 Form 1 Form 2
Monday 3:15-3:30pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm 8:05-8:30pm
English IsiNdebele Science and Tech English Heritage Studies
04 Radio Zim Classic 263 NFM NFM NFM
April

Wednesday 4:15-4:30 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm 8:05-8:30pm
06 Maths and Science Shona Heritage Studies FRS Business Studies
April Radio Zim NFM NFM NFM NFM
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07 Maths and Science Agriculture NFM NFM NFM
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09 English NFM
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IsiNdebele Heritage Studies FRS
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April

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Day ECD Grade 1 Grade 6 Grade 7 Form 1 Form 2
Monday 3:15-3:30pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm 8:05-8:30pm
English IsiNdebele Science and Tech English Heritage Studies
11 Radio Zim Classic 263 NFM NFM NFM
April
8:05-8:30pm
Wednesday 4:15-4:30 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm Business Studies
13 Maths and Science Shona Heritage Studies FRS NFM
April Radio Zim NFM NFM NFM 8:05-8:30pm
5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm English
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April Radio Zim 5:30-6:00pm 6:05-6:30 pm 7:05-7:30pm Shona
Heritage Studies Shona Business Studies NFM
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17 English Maths IsiNdebele Heritage Studies
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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

PubIlnidc aDbeabt WHAT THEY SAID DURING THE ZIMBABWE
PUBLIC DEBT INDABA ORGANIZED BY

ZIMCODD

No to debt assumption: Biti
they spent outside parliament up the law, used to override
vid-19 arose.
between 2015 and 2018 to the parliament, cover up for illegal “Another form of debt assump-
tion is illicit debt contractions
sum of US$10,6 billion and guidance, for corruption and which result in debt assumpti-
on and are the guarantees that
they wanted us to condone it therefore we should say no to government gave to private
companies in 2020 when Co-
without giving out the details debt assumptions. Public Debt vid-19 arose, government is-
sued a lot of guarantees to the
on what they actually spent the Management Act should be private sector. But why should
government guarantee this to
money. strengthened to say no to debt private sector?
“A lot of debt is by contracted
“Debt assumption in the form assumption,” said Biti. through uproar, and I know
that ZIMCODD is trying to file
of US$3.5 billion for farmers; Government has assumed a some court applications to chal-
lenge that. So guarantees are
the constitution is very clear number of state-run firms’ illegal and are also contributing
to this debt hazard,” said Biti.
that farmers will be paid for debts amounting to billions of In 2019, government appro-
ved the assumption of TelOne’s
improvement, that an Act of United States dollars despite US$383 million legacy loans.
Cabinet last year also resolved
Tendai Biti parliament must define the warnings that it is cultivating a to assume the Air Zimbabwe
formula, method that is going bad culture. debt exceeding US$300 mil-
lion. In January this year, go-
Melinda Kusemachibi legislature approval and it is to be used but the government Some of these include Zisco vernment assumed US$3.8 bil-
being used to break the law. went on to sign the agreement Steel US$500 million and the lion fresh RBZ legacy debts.
Government’s conti- “In 2019 the government of with farmers without the legis- Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe This is the amount RBZ agreed
nuous assumption of Zimbabwe came up with the lative. Who are the actual far- (RBZ)’s US$1.4 billion debts. to pay as opposed to over US$6
debts of state-owned financial bill of US$10,6b in mers benefiting? Biti added that government was billion being claimed by 855
enterprises without determi- which they sought condem- “Debt assumption is being giving out guarantees to private companies, which the apex
ning how the arrears were ac- nation of expenditure that used to break the law, cover companies in 2020 when Co- bank failed to help repatriate
funds due to forex shortages.
crued fuels corruption and mi- ‘Even new born Zimbabwean babies owe US$100k to IMF’ Biti also said that National
sallocation of resources, former Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)
collapsed because of inefficien-
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Melinda Kusemachibi res are published in the conclu- on reached 837 percent (y/y) cy, corruption and mismanage-
Tendai Biti recently warned. sion of the IMF articles 4 report by July 2020. The authorities’ ment.
Speaking at Zimbabwe Pub- Zimbabwe govern- which was published last week swift response to the pandemic, “Another form of debt assump-
lic Debt Indaba organized by ment has got a debt of (March 24, 2022). including through containment tion over USD 2 billion has been
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt US$19,5b or 68,5per- “So for a country like this to measures, economic and social assured this way, and to date
parastatals national records
and Development (ZIMCODD) cent of its Gross Domestic Pro- actually have US$19 billion support, helped contain its ad- of staffing, l believe around
US$495m as huge but why is
held on March 29, 2022 in Ha- duct (GDP) to the International worth of debt, divide the debts verse impact. Pandemic-relat- the NRZ collapsed? NRZ col-
rare Minister Tendai Biti said Monetary Fund (IMF) which to the population as we are ed spending, equivalent to 2 lapsed because of inefficiency,
that debt assumption is a waste when analyzed translate to about around 13 million people percent of GDP, in 2020 was corruption, mismanagement.
of time and command agricul- every child born in Zimbabwe means that every child that is financed by reallocation within So government assuming that
ture is the vehicle being used. having a debt of US$100 000, born in the country and everyo- the budget. huge debt it is sanitizing ineffi-
“Debt assumption is not just former Finance minister Ten- ne who is looking at me, owe “In 2021, such outlays repre-
a catalyst for deep stress, it is dai Biti has said. the IMF from where you do not sented about 1.6 percent of TO PAGE 8
a catalyst for group, parallel Speaking at a Zimbabwe Public know at least US$100 000 and GDP, partially financed by the
government ideality because Debt Indaba held at Rainbow l know you do not have it,” said SDR allocation. In addition,
they are running for a parallel Towers in Harare on March Biti. expenditures were increased
29, 2022, Biti who is also vice According to the IMF report re- to bolster food security and

government then these debt president of Citizens for Coa- leased on March 24, 2022 pan- farm inputs to vulnerable hou-

assumptions are then fostered lition Change (CCC) said Zim- demics and natural disasters seholds. The Reserve Bank of
on the ordinary people of Zim- babwean debts now exceed led to deep increase in inflation. Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduced
babwe and command agricul- US$19, 5 billion as published “Zimbabwe experienced seve- a medium-term bank accom-
ture is a principled vehicle. So by the reports of IMF on March re exogenous shocks (cyclone modation lending facility and
debt assumption is a waste of 24. Idai, protracted drought, and private sector lending facility,”
time, a waste of energy,” said “I was shocked this morning the Covid-19 pandemic) du- read part of the IMF report.
Biti. when l was preparing for my ring 2019-20, which along with Zimbabweans are being heavily
He added that debt assumption talk to actually discover that policy missteps in 2019, led to taxed through continuous price
in form of US$3.5 billion was the consolidated debts of Zim- a deep recession and high in- hikes, and the intermediated
signed with farmers without babwe now exceed US$19,5bil- flation. Real GDP contracted money transfer taxes that keep
lion or 68, 5percent of gross cumulatively by 11.7 percent increasing.

domestic product. These figu- during 2019-20 and inflati-

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Lack of robust debt plan fueling domestic debt accumulation-ZIMCODD

tional stabilization programme no sign of debt cancellation or
with the country going through relief has been noticed under
a cycle of staff monitored pro- the current Second Republic
grammes with the IMF though administration.

Vision 2030 not attainable

without external support-CZI

Tendai Charumbira supposed to pay the creditors.
Without that settlement being
Zimbabwe’s Vision done, it chocks our businesses.
2030 cannot be ea- "Until debt is cleared, it cripples
sily attained without business and there is urgent
external support to complete- need for government to clear
such debts so creditors will
ly reduce the debts that Zim- not see the name of company
recurring in their books," said
babwe is owing to internatio- Macheza.
He also urged government to
nal finance institutions like consider roping in external
partners if any meaningful pro-
International Monetary Funds gress towards such a vision is to
be realized and also the prolife-
Janet Zhou (IMF), the business community ration of punitive rates that is
interest rates grows back busi-
cal indiscipline,” said Zhou. has reiterated. ness.
She also said debt assumption "Government should consider
Emmanuel Chitsika mainly by the Reserve Bank monize the laws especially on Addressing delegates at Zim- roping in partners for mea-
of Zimbabwe (RBZ) exceeding amendments currently being ningful progress towards such
The Zimbabwe Coalition public expenditure thresholds undertaken on Public Debt and babwe Coalition on Debt and visions to work out. Proliferati-
on Debt and Develop- has limited government abili- Finance Management Bill. on of punitive rates grows back
ment (ZIMCODD) has ties to respond in case of natu- “The process of debt clearance Development (ZIMCODD) our businesses and they inca-
blamed lack of a robust debt ral disasters. was also limited to government pacitate business growth," said
sustainability plan as the ma- “Debt assumption by the RBZ and creditor countries or insti- hosted Zimbabwe Public Debt Macheza.
jor cause behind the accumu- exceed public expenditure tutions whereas parliament and Macheza however said business
lation of the country’s domestic thresholds. Debt assumption civil society were mere specta- indaba held at Rainbow To- community and CZI appreciat-
debt as government has shifted is limiting government respon- tors. The current debt stress ed the progress made so far in
much of its focus towards re- se to disasters like Covid-19, is affecting social ser- wers in Harare Confedaration terms of country positions and
payment of arrears. Cyclone Idai and of late the vice delivery, women state of debt of the country as
Presenting during Zimbabwe conflict between Russia and and even people of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) well as payments being made.
Public Debt Indaba held in Ukraine. The worry we have is living with disabi- "From the business community
Harare, ZIMCODD Executive that this unsustainable debt by lities. We hope as president Kurai Macheza said and CZI, we note and have to
director Janet Zhou said gover- government has led to aggres- we go forward, the- appreciate some of the progress
nment is failing to put in place sive or heavy taxation on the re is need to move government's aim to achieve made so far in terms of com-
a clear plan that would help general citizenry. There is also beyond debt vali- municating and also the efforts
resolve the settling of debts wi- a rising trends in borrowing on dation. Thus the- Vision 2030 will not made with certain payments
thout affecting the socio-econo- the collateral which are now re is need to politicize the issue being done," he said.
mic status of citizens. unclear in terms of timeframes. of debts than just financializing be easy without in-
“The absence of a robust debt “There is also worry over en- them,” Zhou added.
sustainability plan resulted in vironmental degradation thus Government has often been tervention of exter-
accumulation of domestic debt. unsustainable for the next ge- accused of violating the cons-
Government efforts are mainly neration,” she said. titution by taking no steps to nal forces to help
towards repayment of arrears. Zhou further urged governme- authorize expenditures thereby
ZIMCODD acknowledges go- nt to adhere to constitutional violating constitution of Zim- in the eradication
vernment efforts on debt reso- provisions so as to ensure fiscal babwe Amendment (No 20)
lution to date. Despite these discipline and also consider the Act of 2013 (section 300), Pub- of debts owed to
strategies, government has not input of other important stake- lic Finance Management Act
been able to sustainably resolve holders like parliament and the (chapter 22:19) of 2009 section the IMF which are
the debt question. civil society. 61 of 30 percent threshold for
“Strategies were implemented “Government thus need to ad- government debt and 40 per- choking most bu-
without debt audit versus debt here to constitutional provi- cent for guarantees.
validation while at the same sions and even following Sout- Government overdraft at the sinesses.
time not considering the im- hern African Development RBZ far exceeds set limits in the
pacts of contingent liabilities Community (SADC) protocols RBZ Act (chapter 22:21) of 2015 "Government's aim to achieve
(arising from guaranteed debts to that effect. Also there is need with respect to the 70 percent
and assumptions) on the gover- to ensure that such benchmarks debt to Gross Domestic Product Vision 2030 cannot be easily
nment’s financial position. Also are placed in our constitution ratio and SADC protocol on
the ignorance on the structural and or legal framework. We Finance and Investment ben- attained without intervention
and political challenges inhe- would like to realign and har- chmarks of 60 percent.
rent in the economy like poor Government also has faced of external forces. From us as
governance, corruption and fis- challenges despite the transi-
Zimbabwean business people,

we have a serious worry over

the $3.3 billion alluded to the

assumption of the creditors

debt that is owed, Reserve

Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was

Kurai Macheza

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Let’s push for the use No to debt assumption: Biti
FROM PAGE 6
of renewable energy: Debt assumption, according to
ciency. ZIMCODD will have negative
“It is sanitizing corruption. But

Dr Zamasiya why should tax payers pay for socio-economic effects on or-
shaggy deals, corruption, mis- dinary people, as it translates
…as the country restrict importing of lithium solar management, incompetence? to an extra financial burden on
Because what they did as paras- taxpayers.
tatals is they let their relatives “Generally, a debt-Gross Do-

developing countries are push- run without qualifications and mestic Product (GDP) ratio
ing for adaptation, and these skills. Debt assumptions for shows a country’s capacity to
dynamics are reflected in the National Railways of Zimbabwe repay its debts, with a rising ra-
funding mechanisms as well.,” (NRZ), Grain Marketing Board tio indicating that debt is gro-
(GMB), Civil Aviation Authori- wing faster than national inco-
said Dr Zamasiya.
ty of Zimbabwe, NetOne, TelO- me.
Dr Byron Zamasiya In Zimbabwe, less than half the ne, ZESA, are used for funding “As such, the ballooning Zim-
population has access to ele- political campaigns,” said Biti. babwe debt is a cause for con-
Melinda Kusemachibi ries to give us climate grants ctricity. The country has been In its February 2022 economic cern, especially under the con-
because grants we do not repay betting on coal-fired power report, the ZIMCODD said as text of the Covid-19 pandemic,
As climate change ta- them back,” said Dr Zamasiya. to address chronic electricity of September 2021, public and fragile domestic election sea-
kes toll, people were He also highlighted that the de- shortages and create jobs. publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt son, worsening global geopoli-
urged to push for the veloped and developing count- Despite Zimbabwe’s abundant was at US$13.7 billion. Of this tics between nuclear superpo-
potential for renewable power, debt, external debt constituted wers, and a mounting global
the country is embarking on a US$13, 2 billion while domestic inflation wave.
coal-power building spree of as debt was US$532 million. This “Therefore, there is a need to
much as 8 gig watts, much of it public debt constitutes about undertake an independent
to be built and financed by Chi- 85% of the country’s GDP, way public debt audit that will in-
nese companies. above the 70% threshold. form the scale and nature of the
In July 2020, Zimbabwe’s pre- Accounting for the January country’s debts, which are often

use of renewable energy as a ries have got different urgency sident, Emmerson Mnanga- 2022 assumption of RBZ debt, not transparently publicized.
gwa, toured eight companies ZIMCODD said total public “An audit will also become a
source of energy even though in climate changes.
they are restricted from impor- “The dilemma that we are fa- that own new coal mines, co- debt will expand to US$14. 2 building block to popularize
ting lithium solar batteries, Dr cing in the climate change sce- king coal plants and power ge- billion.
discussion about the legitimacy

Byron Zamasiya warned. nario or in the climate change neration plants in Hwange, a The RBZ debt alone, totaling of certain debts and whether
Speaking at a Zimbabwe Pub- fields is developed countries district rich in coal and wildlife US$5. 4 billion now constitu- they should be repaid,” read
lic Debt Indaba hosted by the are pushing for mitigation and in the province of Matabeleland tes over 30percent of total debt part of the ZIMCODD report.
North. stock.
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt
and Development (ZIMCODD

Zim does not need RBZ: Bitiat Rainbow Towers in Harare
on March 29, 2022 Dr Byron

Zamasiya from Climate Chan- Melinda Kusemachibi Ncube), and in my respectful enough as it is being caused by te overhaul on the issue of Debt
ge Forum said there is need to opinion the RBZ must actual- a scoundrel central bank,” he Assumption.
push for the use of lithium so- Former finance minister ly be shut down as Zimbabwe added. Government has assumed a
lar batteries as a source of re- and Citizens Coalition does not need it. Zimbabwe Biti blamed RBZ governor John number of state-run firms’
newable energy and move away for Change (CCC) vice need a currency board not Mangudya for the country’s in- debts amounting to billions of
from dirty energy such as coal president Tendai Biti has imp- RBZ,” said Biti. crease in debt assumptions as United States dollars despite
lored government to shut down He went on to say that RBZ has he claims it ballooned as a re- warnings that it is cultivating a

to clean energy. the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe never focused on its business sult of government’s purchases bad culture.

“As a country so far we have (RBZ) arguing the central bank mandate as it is being used as a of weapons from outside states Some of these include ZISCO
to come up with enough in- has become a liability than an political instrument. used against citizens. Steel’s US$500 million and
centives to push for renewable asset to the nation and also “RBZ has never Biti also urged that RBZ’s US$1.4 billion debts.
energy. People still pay duty, claim the institution is being attended to its there is need for ci- Accounting for the January
restricted to import lithium so- used by government to do un- co-business. Be- tizens to do some- 2022 assumption of RBZ debt,
lar batteries. But if we are going constitutional businesses. sides it loves thing about the issue. ZIMCODD said total public
for renewable energy and serve Speaking at Zimbabwe Public displacing the “ We must do some- debt will expand to US$14, 2
our debts, is it not a way we can Debt Indaba hosted by Zim- Ministry of Finan- thing, if they are ca- billion.
work on?” said Dr Zamasiya. babwe Coalition on Debt and ce. All the RBZ is pable of repenting The RBZ debt alone, totaling
He however, said they were Development (ZIMCOOD) held doing is play and doing some- US$5, 4 billion now constitutes
pushing the developed count- on March 29, 2022 in Harare, in quasi-fiscal a c t i v i t i e s over 30% of total debt stock.
ries to give developing count- Biti said Zimbabwe does not which cost our lives. In 2021, thing so radical as the country Debt assumption, according to
ries climate grants. need an institution like RBZ, we had two debt assumptions. does not need a central bank, ZIMCODD will have negative
“Let’s prioritize climate grants, hence it should be shut down. The country’s domestic debt it need a currency board,” Biti socio-economic effects on the
lets push the developed count- “RBZ has become the gover- has grown from US$1.5billion argued. ordinary people, as it translates
nment, it has become the in 2015 to US$3.5 billion in De- He also said the Public Debt to an extra financial burden on
Ministry of Finance (Mthuli cember 2021, which is not good Management Act together with taxpayers.
the Financial Act need comple-

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Council urged to maintain
tight grip on properties

Thabiso Nxumalo Speaking during a visit for audit coming here and we heard that
at Masvingo council on March there are over 300 tenants who
Masvingo City 30, Norton legislator Temba are occupying council buildings PAC Committee member during the audit
Mliswa who is part of the PAC and houses for free and view
Council manage- said that there are rumours that as an act of corruption and
that over 300 tenants occupy collusion.
ment has been chal- council buildings rent free att- “Council need these revenues and caught up with those insti- and advised council to have
ributing the matter as a case from tenants. We should not tutions and updated our books their own legal department so
lenged to maintain a tight grip of corruption and collusion respect that they are govern- and we have the amount owed as to safeguard revenue inflow
and thus Town Clerk Engineer ment institutions, they should by those properties and re- and curb contract breaches.
on their properties as a way Edward Mukaratirwa should simply pay and council must viewed how much they owe and “With my law background, I
stand the ground. start weeding out such institu- we have given those tenants up feel it is necessary for council to
of safeguarding against cor- “We did our research before tions without fear or favour,” to the end of this year to have have a legal team of their own
said Mliswa. fully paid. and draft water tight contracts
rupt activities on the leasing of Eng Mukaratirwa denied any “We have also reviewed our lea- to tenants as these lease agree-
corrupt acts by the council se agreements to tenants and ments we give to clients must
council premises by the visiting and said they are aware of the reduced the lease duration to safeguard breaches in case of
matter and they had caught a period of just three years and failure to pay
members of the Parliamenta- up with the tenants and are in are now reviewing our rates “In the existing contract we
the process of recovering the every six months and we hope do have clauses that safeguard
ry Public Accounts Committee amount of those who are owing that as we migrate to the digital breach of contracts but the
dating 25 years back and said system abandoning the paper problem becomes enforcement
(PAC). most of them are government one it will be much easier to on our part,” said Maboke.
institutions. track and manage our revenue,” Public Accounts Committee
Runyararo West clinic to offer “We are aware of the issue and said Eng Mukaratirwa. (PAC) chaired by Dexter Nduna
mental health services we have done investigations Mayor Cllr Collen Maboke said was in Masvingo to follow up
that they will work on drafting a the auditor’s general report on
water tight contract for tenants Masvingo.

Masvingo City Council management and Parliamentary
Public Accounts Committee at Runyararo west clinic

Valentine Makufa tal health nurse who is going to
be stationed here," said Mada-
Masvingo City mombe.
She added that the clinic is also
Council owned Ru- going to be a center for Ado-
lescence and Sexual Reproduc-
nyararo West clinic tive Health Services centre.
"We are also going to make
is set to provide mental health this place an Adolescence and
Sexual Reproductive Health
services in its-soon to be open- Centre where we are going to
be having specialist nurses who
ed health institution. are going to be dealing with
adolescence health specifical-
Council director of health ser- ly," she added.
The clinic that was constructed
vices Suzanne Hazel Mada- using devolution funds is awai-
ting clearance from relevant
mombe confirmed this deve- authority for it to open its doors
to the public.
lopment during a tour of the During the full council mee-
ting held on March 28 2022 at
clinic by the Parliamentary Town House, Town Clerk Engi-
neer Edward Mukaratirwa said
Public Accounts Committee all is now in place at the health
center though they are putting
(PAC) on March 30, 2022 on finishing touches in the process
of legalization of operations by
their visit to Masvingo for as- registering the institution with
the relevant authorities.
sessment of the Auditor Gene-

ral report’s recommendations

implementation.

She said that mental health ca-

ses are on the rise in the com-

munity hence the department

has to deal with these issues by

offering such related services at

the new clinic.

"We have noted that in the

community there are more ca-

ses that are related to mental

health, so we are setting up that

department and have already

advertised the post for a men-

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Homeless Trust Organization uplifts Garikai community

Thabiso Nxumalo ping an existing borehole with part of the minutes. inventions which consists of 22 when government of Zim-
a storage tank and solar power DOS also pledged to conti- toilets and water points at Ta- babwe is in the process of dis-
Dialogue on Shel- amongst other projects in the nue giving loans to solidarity naiwa hostels will be complet- cussing the Private Voluntary
ter for the home- Garikai community. groups and complete the Ta- ed and Zimbabwe Homeless Organization (PVO) Bill which
less Trust (DOS) is “Consideration was given to naiwa water and sanitation in- People’s Federation will con- most Zimbabweans feel will
on a drive of uplifting lives of the report of the Director of ventions which consists of 22 tinue mobilising the homeless shrink the civic space and as a
vulnerable communities in Housing and Social Services, toilets and water points and communities in Masvingo into result take away NGO benefits
Masvingo, to date having dis- on the activities of Dialogue turning homeless communi- saving schemes,” the minutes from the general public.
bursed over USD $91800 and on Shelter for the year 2022. ties into savings schemes. read. Garikai housing scheme was
lately secured funds for outs- It was reported that the al- “The DOS and Zimbabwe Ho- City of Masvingo agreed to commissioned in 2005 after
tanding Garikai community liance had secured funding for meless People’s Federation explore ways for the possibili- government launched the wi-
projects. the completion of Garikai Pay will continue giving loans to ty of making contributions to- dely condemned operation
Minutes from the full council Toilet, equipping one existing solidarity groups in Masvingo, wards Urban Poor Fund so as Murambatsvina, a forced evic-
meeting held on March 28, borehole with solar pump, sto- the fund has so far disbursed to motivate the donor to provi- tion programme which saw
2022 revealed that DOS which rage tank and renovation of USD $91800 to 715 members de more assistance. the demolitions of homes and
operates under the established an additional hostel at Mam- organized in 135 solidarity This move by the DOS a informal businesses around
Masvingo Urban Poor Fund bo Hostels with five improved groups. Non-Governmental Organiza- the country’s major cities and
has secured funds for equip- toilets and water points,” read “Tanaiwa water and sanitation tion (NGO) comes at a time towns.

Place council vehicles
on tracking system - Cllr

Manyanga

Thabiso Nxumalo appoints someone who will be fair,” said Manyanga.
in charge of the whereabouts The City Council’s engineering
Masvingo City of the fleet or install tracking department acknowledged in Sengerai Manyanga
systems so as to ensure that we full council minutes this pub-
Council ward 10 do not lose money on fuel costs lication is in possession of that
and fixing company cars that most of their vehicles were de-
councilor has chal- will have developed faults on veloping faults and the top cau- “It was reported that most cau- cially with refuse trucks,” read
personal errands, which is not se being idling. ses were related to idling, which the statement.
lenged council to employ a ve- was acceptable in council espe-

hicle tracking system on its fleet

so as to curb misuse of the local

authority’s vehicles. Council to construct more blocks at Rujeko Secondary

Speaking during a full council

meeting held on March 28,

Councillor Sengerai Manyanga School so as to improve on their “We expect that we will comple- school commences on time. At
capabilities to enrol more lear- te our form two and adminstra- least if we can come up with
said that he has seen council ners at the institution in 2023. tion blocks within a reasonable plans to modernise our buil-
Council intends to commence time frame as we are currently dings that is maybe in form of
cars parked at places where construction works on its admi- on excavation process for the high-rising buildings or at least
nistration block and classroom buildings and we will resume use those types of bricks used
they should not be such as re- building for next year’s form building once we purchase the at Ndarama High School, our
twos. necessary materials. structures would be better,”
creational and social joints and Responding to the issue rai- “We are only waiting for the suggested Maboke.
sed by Mayor councillor Collen devolution funds that are most The city council run school cur-
as a preventive measure implo- Maboke on the plans towards likely to be availed around May rently has two blocks that hou-
improving the infrastructure in 2022 for us to start the project,” se their pioneer form one pupils
red management at Town Hou- a recent full council meeting, said Mukaratirwa. and with nine months remai-
Town Clerk Engineer Edward Mayor, Cllr Collen Maboke said ning for the pupils to graduate
se to install tracking systems on Mukaratirwa confirmed the that his wish was for the school to form twos, the school is set
development saying that they building to use face bricks like to commence works on their
their vehicles and also assign a are currently excavating the those of Ndarama High School form two block building and
ground for the blocks and wai- as they give a pleasant look. adminstration block.
specific official to take care and ting for devolution funds that “It is our wish that works on
may be availed in May 2022. improving infrastructure at the
monitor errands of vehicles.

“I have on countless occasions

seen council cars parked at Collen Maboke

places they should not be. Jst Thabiso Nxumalo

last week I saw one of the ve-

hicles at a Citizens Coalition for Masvingo City

Change (CCC) rally in Rujeko. Council (MCC)

I do not know if that particular has embarked on

council official was there for of- an infrastructure development

ficial business or personal. drive at Rujeko Secondary

“As such, I suggest that council

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

MURRA confronts MCC over Mucheke trunk sewer progress

Anoziva Muguti is stalling its completion. and also there has not been any have received ZW$ 80 million
During a tour of the Muche- updates from council for a long of the devolution funds from
Rutendo Chirume (MURRA) has taken Masvingo ke Trunk sewer progress last time now, that is why we are council and we have used that
City Council (MCC) to task over week, MURRA director Anoziva here to do a stock take of the to push some of the work but it
Masvingo United the slow progress on construc- Muguti demanded from council project and find out how far we is not enough because all in all,
Residents Rate- tion works at Mucheke Trunk the reasons behind the delay on have gone,” said Muguti. the project requires ZW $320
payers Alliance Sewer, the legacy project which completion of the project that In response to the queries rai- million in total. Lack of funds
started almost a decade ago. sed by Muguti, MCC technical delays progress and as for this
The 7,4km trunk sewer proje- officer Eastman Fambirai assu- year’s progress of work is still
ct whose construction started red that the project is expected stalled because funds are not
back in 2009 and was supposed to be complete by December if yet disbursed but the govern-
to last for two years is left with all things go as expected becau- ment has assured us something
2.226km towards completion. se what has been affecting the and we hope by December this
“We are here to see the progress progress is lack of funds. project will be complete,” said
on the trunk sewer and inquire “Labour components including Fambirai.
through council as to what has material, preparatory work and The trunk sewer is supposed to
been the cause of delay over blasting which has been de- cover part of Masvingo and Vic-
the years considering that the laying progress is already on the toria Range which will be con-
time which it was supposed to ground and delays on resumpti- nected to it.
have been finished has lapsed on are due to lack of funds. We

New surgery on cards for Rujeko

Melinda Kusemachibi neering Services reported that
Plot 5 Musika Street was a light
Anew surgery is set industrial area, the proposed
to be constructed in use was compactible and can
Rujeko A after app- be approved subject to adver-
lication for change of use was tising for objections in terms
applied for by Benjamin Go- of Section 26(3) of the Regio-
nera requesting for a change nal, Town and Country Plan-
of use on Plot 5, Musika Street ning Act Chapter 29:12. Council
Rujeko 1A, from light industry would exercise its special consi-
to medical consultation rooms deration thereafter,” read part
(surgery). of the report.
The full council meetings pub- It is reported that the request
lished on March 28 confirmed was granted after an advertise-
the application for change of ment was made by Gonera.
use to that effect. “Resolved to recommend that
“Consideration was given to the the application by Benjamin
report of the Acting Director Gonera, requesting for a change
of Engineering Services on the of use of Plot 5, Musika Street
application by Benjamin Go- Rujeko 1A, Masvingo from light
nera, requesting for a change industry to medical consultati-
of use on Plot 5, Musika Street on rooms( surgery), be granted
Rujeko 1A, Masvingo from light subject to advertising for ob-
industry to medical consultati- jections terms of Section 26 of
on rooms,” read part of the mi- the Regional Town and Country
nutes. Planning Act Chapter 29:12,”
In the report of the Acting Di- added the report.
rector of Engineering Services, Rujeko is fast growing with the
Plot 5 Musika Street a light in- first secondary school to be run
dustrial area’s proposed use by Masvingo City having open-
was compactable and can be ed its doors to the first crop of
approved through advertising. Form One learners earlier this
“The Acting Director of Engi- year.

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WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Women candidates in Masvingo province suffer heavy defeats

sed by their male counter parts. to withdraw her candidature,
We want to encourage women which she refused as she went
out there to continue venturing on to contest.
into politics. They should not Another case of women abuse
fear but they have to stay st- occurred in ward 7, Masvingo
rong,” said Mudadi. Urban where LEAD candida-
During the by-elections cam- te Everjoy Chidindi claimed
paigns, CCC’s Thokozile to have been verbally abused
Muchuchuti who was eyeing by Zanu PF candidate Prosper
Masvingo urban ward 4 was Dohwai and his supporters.
allegedly victimized and forced
Thokozile Muchuchuti in yellow and Gertrude Chuma

Melinda Kusemachibi comment. You can contact me LEAD candidate gets 21 votes in Masvingo
some other time not any day
Women candida- soon,” said Chuma. … bemoans lack of youth vote
tes in Masvingo This was not however the same
province who for Labour Economists and Af- Melinda Kusemachibi This is because together with in the electoral process to the
contested in the recently held rican Democrats (LEAD) can- other political players we had electorate? How do we ignite
local authority and national didate Everjoy Chidindi as she Labor Economists and to stand guard of ballot proces- these dormant votes to our ad-
assembly by-elections suffered said that she is very much hap- African Democrats ses and securing safety of our vantage? What do we lack that
heavy defeats after losing to py with the results. votes during the process,” said can strengthen our cause and
their male counter parts. LEAD president Linda Masa- (LEAD) candidate in Masarira. struggle?” added Masarira.
Citizens Coalition for Change rira in a statement issued on She also added that the elec- In the run up to the polls, Chi-
(CCC) Ward 4 candidate Tho- March 28, 2022 said as a way the March 26 by-elections has tions were not free and fair. dindi at one point had to seek
kozile Muchuchuti got 284 vo- forward, they are going to revi- “The elections were not free, for the intervention of Zim-
tes while winner and party rival se their strategies and map the bemoaned lack of meaningful neither were they fair nor cre- babwe Electoral Commission
Aleck Tabe got 660 votes. way forward. dible because the responsible (ZEC) to reprimand Zanu PF
Zimbabwe Patriotic Front can- “We have the zeal, power, the participation by youth in the institution short-changed both candidate Prosper Dohwai who
didate Faith Chuma got 139 stamina, the eye, the ear, now the voter and political players. the former accused of abusing
votes losing to Zanu-PF Zizhou we are changing our approach electoral processes and expres- Failure is a necessary step to- her during the campaign trail
Munyaradzi who got 6832 votes and focusing more on grass- wards success. as Dohwai reportedly abused
in Chivi South, while in ward 7 roots issues, women and youth sed gratitude to the 21 votes “The lessons we learnt in the her in a WhatsApp group.
Masvingo Urban MDC-Alliance empowerment and emancipa- by-elections are very valuable CCC scooped all the four va-
candidate Gertrude Chuma got tion of the down trodden. We she got which she ‘treasures the to us as a party and we would cant seats in Masvingo Urban
43 votes. believe that we have what it not have learnt if we had not ward 4 Aleck Tabe and Rocky
Everjoy Chidindi got 21 votes takes to be the third voice in most’. attempted to participate in the Kamuzonda ward 3 will be first
as she lost to CCC’s candida- Zimbabwe political economy elections. It is not the size of timers in council whilst in ward
te Richard Musekiwa who got and the third force which will LEAD candidate Everjoy Chi- dog in the fight that matters 7, Richard Musekiwa retained
3452 votes. transform our political arena most that deals a killer blow. his post as he won with 1342
Muchuchuti said she was not from politics of personalities dindi (22) got the going tough Bigger is not always necessarily votes over Zanu-PF’s Prosper
happy with the results. to politics of ideology and from better,” said Masarira. Dohwai who got 490 votes and
“I am not happy with the re- politics of patronage to politics as she succumbed to defeat by She said that they had assign- MDC-Alliance’s Gertrude Chu-
sults because I expected better. of issues and development,” ed a team of five to research on ma got 43 votes.
As for 2023 elections, I do not said Masarira. Citizens Coalition for Change questions they have raised. In ward 5, Daniel Mberikunas-
know if I will contest because Center for Gender and Commu- “Whilst others are celebrating, he managed to retain his post
I believe in what people want, nity Development in Zimbabwe (CCC)’s Richard Musekiwa in we have assigned five teams on by 568 votes with Zanu-PF
like last time I did not want (CGCDZ) Programmes Mana- the ground to do research on: Hakinstone Chimwai getting
to contest but I believed that ger Chidaushe Mudadi said that Masvingo urban ward 7. why are people not going to 359 votes and MDC-Alliance’s
people wanted me to contest women face daily abuses in the vote enmasse? Why does this Ephanos Makiwa getting 30
that is why I contested,” said political field. Chidindi said she is very hap- apathy cut across all divides? votes.
Muchuchuti. “As CGCDZ we can say that wo- How do we restore confidence
Contacted for comment men in politics face daily abu- py with the results she got as a
MDC-Alliance candidate for ses as their male counter parts
ward 7 Gertrude Chuma said want to dominate the political young woman.
that she does not have comment industry. For instance, in ward
on her losing the elections. 4 Thokozile Muchuchuti faced “The elections were fair and I
“As for now, I do not have a verbal abuses as she was abu-
am very much happy with the

results. Personally 21 votes

were fair considering that many

youths did not vote, so I treasu-

re those 21 people who voted

for me for a start and I am hap-

py because I barely campaign-

ed as most of the times I was at

school and I just came back for

a week mobilizing people so 21

is a good start for me.

“As for 2023, yes I am going to

participate again,” said Chidin-

di.

However, LEAD president Lin-

da Masarira issued a statement

that her party accepted the

results though she had some

reservations on the manner

in which the campaigns were

held.

“From LEAD, we accepted

the results even though the

pre-electoral period was mar-

red by a lot of irregularities. Everjoy Chidindi

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WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Masvingo based
female writer
publishes novel

the bias," said Chivore. that is traditionally dominated most contemporary writers,

Born in Masvingo’s Jichidza by men both at management Chivore is breaking the barrier

area of Zaka, she did her prima- and at individual artist level as she is also the founder and

ry level at Mashingaidze prima- male writers like Chirikure executive director of ZIMPAST,

ry school, before Jichidza High Chirikure a Zim- a Masvingo based arts orga-

Tichamupei Comfort Chivore school and trained as a teacher babwe poet, nization.

at Morgenster Teachers’ Colle- T o g a r a Lingiwe Patience Gumbo a mu-

Tendai Charumbira ve husband who allows me to ge. Muza- sician, poet, writer and voice
follow my dreams. Also I have She further did her Honors nenhamo over artist expanded her por-
Masvingo based fe- been getting a lot of encoura- and Masters Degrees in a novelist and a
male writer and gement from other writers and Early Childhood Edu- poet, Musaemura Bonas tfolio by adopting stone
former teacher people around me,” said Chivo- cation (ECD) at Great Zimunya who is Zimbabwe sculpture, she is also
Tichamupei Comfort Chivore re. Zimbabwe Univer- one of the fe-
has published her first novel tit- The writer also highlighted sity. male ar-
led Zvichatinakira. that the path she chose has not Besides Zvicha- tists who
The book, released on March 22 easy at all considering the arts tinakira, Chivore is breaking
2022 with Progressive Publis- industry is male dominated as has featured in poet- gender bar-
hers is about a young boy who women try fight for relevance. ry like anthologies Women riers, alongsi-
lost both parents at a tender "It is not easy in the arts in- Exceed, Mupakwa Parwendo, de Tsitsi Danga-
age and went on to live on the dustry as it is a male dominat- Ngoma yeDzimbambwe Yorira rembga a novelist
streets in the city of Masvingo. ed but as women, we are trying Ngoma Yenhetembo Chainga and filmmaker.
In an interview with TellZim to make ourselves relevant by Chenduri and Nduri Upenyu.
Chivore said that everyday si- doing what most people think The arts and culture industry Pettina Gappah, a short
tuations inspire her to write we cannot do. We are breaking sector in Zimbabwe is a space story writer and Yvon-
ne Vera a novelist are also
breaking gender barriers.

and also associating with street

children is also an inspiration to The plight of female vendors: Masvingo elderly woman’s quest for justice
her writings.

"My inspiration comes from the

everyday life situation in the Rutendo Chirume two had a misunderstanding tion while she was trying to file quiet about it. I even went to

case of Zvichatinakira, because While there has over customers which forced a complaint against him and court after and they dismissed
I have been fortunate enough been a lot of ac- Chara to physically assult Jin- by now expect that the justice my case because at first I was
to socialize with children on the tivities in trying ja. system should have done so- instructed to bring witnesses
streets. I have come to realize "It was on March 10 and we mething because seeing him and I did but the case got pos-

that sometimes we are quick to to break the bias and promo- heard Gogo arguing with him walking freely everyday distur- tponed and I was told that they

judge them without really get- te awareness against Gender but at first we did not interfe- bs her emotionally, especially will tell me when to come back

ting to know them,” said Chivo- Based Violence (GBV), female re because they often quarrel. when she knows nothing was and up to now nothing has

re. vendors often suffer from this The next thing I saw Gogo done to bring justice, not to been said. I am emotionally

She said that as a woman, mot- ill, more so in a largely infor- trying to push him away from mention that he does not show affected and seeing him every

her and wife it is not easy to be mal economy. her customers since he was any remorse for what he did. day knowing nothing was done

a writer but said she was very A 62-year-old vendor, Esther stopping them to buy. "It is over two weeks now and breaks my heart even more be-

grateful to have a supportive Jinja, often called ‘Gogo’, who “At that moment he forcefully my wounds are not completely cause he does not show any re-

husband and family. plies her trade in Masvin- grabbed and pushed her on healed. I still need more medi- morse over what he did," said

Chivore stated that besides her go Central Business District the durawall. cation and I do not have anyo- Jinja.

husband, she has been getting a (CBD) was allegedly physically He tried to tackle her to the ne to look after me. I sell these The elderly lady who is still

lot of encouragement from ot- assaulted by a fellow male ven- ground but when he failed, bananas to look after myself; healing from head injuries and

her writers and people around dor only identified Chara and he slapped her on the face even my medication was paid poor sight on her right eye said

her. feels the judicial system is not and started hitting her head for by a ‘Good Samaritan’ she struggles to source income

"As a woman, mother and wife doing enough to ensure justice against the wall," said the doctor who was treating me for further medical examinati-

it is not easy to be a writer. It is for her. source. at Masvingo Provincial Hos- on because her right side so-

very hard to manage, but I am According to an eye witness Jinja narrated that she fainted pital when I got admitted. I do metimes gets numb.

very happy to have a supporti- who refused to be named, the at Masvingo central police sta- not know why the police are

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HUMAN RIGHTS
Cabinet approves
Protection of Whistle
Blowers Bill
Rutendo Chirume during a post cabinet briefing scourge of corruption within
held on March 29. public and private sectors Minister Monica Mutsvangwa
The Cabinet of Zim- Currently the country does not in line with SADC protocols
babwe has approved have a legislation that provides against corruption and other aimed at combating the scourge provisions, to provide for mainly
principles of the Public for the protection of individuals boards which fight against cor- of corruption within the public protection of whistle blowers by
Interest Disclosure also known that point out against illicit ac- ruption. and private sectors, among these prohibiting detrimental treat-
as Protection of Whistle Blo- tivities within organisations “The enactment of the Public being the SADC Protocol against ment of any whistle blower by
wers Bill, 2022 as presented by they are employed in therefo- Interest Disclosure Protection Corruption; the African Union reason of his or her whistle blo-
the Minister of Justice, Legal re this bill will serve to prote- of Whistle Blowers Bill, 2022 Convention on Prevention and wing, a framework within which
and Parliamentary Affairs Ziy- ct, bridge the gap affecting the will help safeguard good gover- Combating Corruption, and public interest disclosures shall
ambi Ziyambi which seeks to fight against corruption and nance, transparency, justice, the United Nations Convention be dealt with and disclosure of
fight corruption by protecting exposing the whistle blowers to accountability and respon- against Corruption,’’ said Muts- conduct averse to public interest
genuine witnesses who raise is- retaliation. siveness as enshrined in the vagwa. in the public and private sectors.
sues of public interest. Minister Mutsvangwa said the constitution. Furthermore, the The Bill will seek, among other
Minister of Information, Pub- bill will promote good gover- enactment of the Bill will be
licity and Broadcasting Ser- nance through transparency in line with international best Digital marketing training
vices Monica Mutsvangwa an- and accountability of public practices as Zimbabwe is a sig- course in Masvingo set for
nounced the new developments interest as well as combating natory to several conventions
April 2
ZIMURA empowers stakeholders on copyrights laws

Tinaani Nyabereka ZIMURA, we want to help our conducted shows due to Co- TellZim reporter certified trainer in Sales, Design
artists so that they are able to vid-19 restrictions. Music sales and Digital marketing confir-
Gweru- Zimbabwe Mu- collect their money from diffe- were and are still very low. We An organization specia- med the openness of the pro-
sic Rights Association rent stations where their music therefore appeal to government lizing in digital mar- gramme with no restrictions.
(ZIMURA) last week will be played. to come up with social protec- keting solutions is set “We work with businesses and
hosted a copyright law aware- "We want artists get their royal- tion for artists especially if di- to conduct a training workshop organizations of all shapes and
ness workshop to equip various ties at the end of the day becau- saster looms," she added for business people and entrep- sizes, from early-stage startups
stakeholders on how the arts in- se artistic products are mainly ZIMURA coordinator, Henry reneurs on April 2 in Masvingo to big brands, to create products
dustry operates. created for commercial purpo- Makombe said the association at Charles Austin theatre. and services (print and digi-
The workshop was attended by ses. Most artists rely on their was moving around provinces Authentic Design Solutions lead tal) that solve their marketing
law enforcement agencies, ar- work for their upkeep and they empowering people copyright consultant Munyaradzi Muse- problems and turn them into so-
tists, the business community, need to benefit from their work. issues. kiwa confirmed the develop- lutions,” added Musekiwa.
government officials and resi- So at the moment, the music in- He added that the engagement ment and said the course cove- Also expected to facilitate at the
dents. dustry is so strained. was also focused on fostering ring a wide range of modules training workshop is Joseph
Addressing various stakehol- "We thought that we will be strong relations between artists is meant to equip the business Nkani a marketing management
ders during the engagement, fighting disc piracy but now and various stakeholders. community with the necessary graduate with the Institute of
ZIMURA executive director, there is flash piracy so it is im- "The engagement we are having skills required in growing their Marketing Management (IMM)
Polosile Ncube Chimhini said portant for us as stakeholders to today is part of the activities we businesses. with vast experience in both
as an association they were rea- work together to reduce piracy. are doing as we mark our 40th “Our organization carries out di- public and private sectors span-
dy to assist and work with ar- Piracy has greatly affected work celebrations as ZIMURA. ZI- gital marketing training. We are ning over 29 years.
tists across the country. of the arts sector in our country MURA was established in 1982. hosting a training workshop on The course covers 20 modules
"Artists are not capable of mo- because most artists are failing "We realised that a lot of people April 2 from 0900-1600 hours. among them branding business
nitoring all of their works be account for their work properly. are ignorant on copyright is- The programme is open to all in- online, social media for busi-
it those happening or being "Since 2020 nothing was hap- sues, so we decided to move terested business people and or ness, creating engaging content,
played or used somewhere. As pening, as artists we hardly around places educating people entrepreneurs,” he said. Canva for business, E-mail mar-
about copyright issues," said Musekiwa a member of the Mar- keting as well as creating blog
Makombe. keters Association of Zimbabwe, for business.
ZIMURA further urged artists
to register their products with
the association to enable a fle-
xible working environment.
Meanwhile artists in the Mid-
lands province welcomed the
move saying a collective ap-
proach was key in combating
acts of piracy on artistic pro-
ducts.

News TELLZIM News >> 01 - 07 APRIL 2022

Our

Heart Felt

Sympathy

Mr NICK MANJORO

Masvingo has lost one of it's great son and passionate
businessman. Mr Nick Manjoro was a passionate entrepreneur
and Director of Headmount Investment Trading as Multidesigns.

Condolences

To the Manjoro Family and the Masvingo community
on the sad passing of Mr Nick Manjoro.

May his soul rest in peace.Our prayers are with his family
at this difficult time.

Mwenezi fishermanTELLZIM News >> 01 - 07 APRIL 2022 News 13
drowns in Manyuchi Dhagi: Where are you?
This week, I would like to take this op- dhiri. Munogonesesa, makaratidza kuti ha-
dam portunity to pass my congratulatory muna dhiri. Nhasi handimuki ndinoswe-
messages to all those who managed ra ndakavata ndichifarira basa ramakaita.
to score victories on the electoral front. Of Thanks. Kkkk ichi chabva nepaChivi South
course March 26 polls have come and gone, paZunga chekenyenye shuwa kukorokot-
now it’s back to our normal daily routines edzwa pakubura zero. By the way there is
tichingwavha ngwavha kuzama kusunga- word doing rounds mumaStreets rasvikawo
nidza kuti zvifambe ka. Sarudzo dzairema nekuno kuChitima kuti kwava neInzwi nyo-
idzodzi hama dzangu. Semudzimai ndinga- wani muDictionary rinonzi Dhagi kureva’
da kupawo mashoko esimbiso kune vamwe Zero’ zvakaoma kudzidza hakuperi kuda
vangu vakadashurwa musarudzo idzi. Hey! ndiyo New curriculum yachoka. Haaaa map-
zvakaremera kumusoro paMasvingo Urban fupa aNehanda akambonzi achapfuka asi
ward 4 apo. Eheka it is now common kno- Tsvangirai anenge azviramba awa akatozo-
wledge that sisi Thokozile vakazonomira rora murunyararo naSusan akasiya Harvest
pamuganhu, kkkkk asi Tabe usadaro wena House rava dongo.
wakadii kungotiwo munhu wese kuna mai. Kkkkkk ndafara chose nekubudikira
Rakazoti rofamba guhwa hanzi Muchuchuti kwaMphoko uyo wandinogara ndichitau-
watakura mitundu akananga mhiri kwaLim- ra pamusoro pake muchitadza kundiu-
popo kkkk, ini maziso dzvondo ndakatarisa dza kwaari. Manje abudikira nekumatare
vaipfuura nepaChimusana kuti pamwe ndin- edzimhosva achisungisa CCC vice president
gamuona achienda kunokwira bhazi paChe- Welshman kkkk hanzi akadya mari yake. Ko
vron hiking spot. Hndina kuona mumwe iwe Welshman wakadyirei mari yeMphoko
Insp Kudakwashe Dhewa wangu pamwe kuda akanokwirira kuExor kkkkk. Kkkkkk baba nemwana Phekezela na

Valentine Makufa should avoid use of unsafe equipment kana chiri chokwadi kuti akainda Wenera Siqokopela vanoda mari dzavo vapei. Hanzi
in waters. Use of unsafe equipment kwaperera vazhinji. Anyway, toughluck to Welshman akadya mari yekutengeswa kwe-
Mwenezi- A 49-year- should be shunned at all cost," Dhewa Chuma, Muchuchuti nemusikana wechidi- maShares eChoppies kkkk zvazvakaoma.
old man who was on a said. ki Chidindi. My advice is that you keep the Kungoti nyangara here Mphoko wozobudi-
fishing expedition died The now deceased Dhewa went into foot on the accelerator and zvinonzi sango kira uchitosungisa raimbova gweta rake.
while fishing in local Manyuchi dam the dam while Mahachi went to look richapa waneta. Ko zvirikunzi chedu chiko- Ko iko kuzorova bembera vanaMutsvan-
on March 26, 2022. for network only to come back af- mana Richard akaswera ari mumagumbezi gwa Chris pamusoro paRobert Junior kkkk
Smangaliso Dhewa (49) of Bindu vil- ter hearing water sounds. He found musi weSvondo mushure mekunzwa zvan- zvakaoma hazvo is it glittering generality
lage went fishing using home-made Dhewa trying to hold onto the boat ga zvabuda musarudzo ke, zvokwadi njuga tactic of propaganda or what are you up to?
boats in the company of his friend, which finally back-slid. dzinorema kwete zveJee zvatingafunga. The How can you unceremoniously chase away
Misheck Mahachi (42) of Chawada vil- Mahachi could not help his friend sin- split vote theory failed to materialize anyway Mugabe Robert senior who had more to do
lage all under Chief Nyamhondo. ce the dam is very big and deep. Ins- inotambika wani. with Zanu PF and now seem to revel in the
Masvingo provincial police spokes- tead he rushed and reported to the po- Ko kuzoti apo paWard 3 apo hey muvezi coming back of his little-known or nonenti-
person Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa lice at Sarauru. akatiza nechimuti. Kkkkk Roki wakazvigona ty in politics and take turns to publicize the
confirmed the incident and urged Dhewa' body was then discovered and sei asi? Tarusenga makatadza kumudzosa return. Kkkkk kana muine chokwadi dzo-
members of the public not to use un- retrieved on March 28. sei imi vanhu vekuWard 3 kaa? Wamusin- rai maG40 kingpin uye Dr Amai tione kuti
safe equipment. Magistrate Masiiwa waived the post gadi ndiye mumiririri here kana kuti mu- you are sincere vana mombovasiya. Kkkk
"I confirm receiving a report of a mortem. tungamiri wechikwata cheAlliance ndiye dzosai Ballamine ndochinokwana muboka
49-year-old Smangaliso Dhewa who Dhewa's body was taken to his home in wamunozvonda Dhagi Dhagi uyo. Without renyu remaWhisky iro paGlasgow COP 26.
drowned in Manyuchi dam. People Mberengwa for burial. hitting the bushes, let me place emphasis on Anyway, hopefully mwana uyu haazotorwi
the call to our politicians to be sincere and akandovhukunuriswa baba vake kwaMu-
bold enough and stick to their promises of rombedzi uko kwavakazvizororera havo.
delivering to the masses. Mvura yezvibho- Dzorai vana Jonso zvibaba zvepro-
rani zvakachereswa nemari dze De- paganda kuKenya zvikuonesei ma-
volution musazozviv- fambisirwe ebasa kwete zvamukui-
harisa, pedzisai kuisa ta izvo zvana Panganai vanobuda
majojo tank ruzhinji vachidya Icecream paRally, kkk ko
ruwane mvura pamwe iko kungombeya vanenge vabatwa
vakamwa nekuwacha neshavi raTongombeya Scarfmore
gore rinouya mun- chaiko. Zvinobatsirei kutora mun-
garangarirwa shuwa. hu anodada kuti anokwezva vamwe
Ko asi imi vanosaru- d z a vanhu munobura Dhagi kana kuti zero kkkk
vanhu munodyirei mari dzevanhu musinga- zvakaoma. Ko kuAmerica asi wakatovha-
di kuzovapawo ma’X’ enyu hazvina kunaka rirwa panze here nhai Panganai iwe ‘mupo-
shuwa. Apa Mnangagwa anga agara atopa rofita wenhema’.
munhu yambiro nemukana wekupedzisira Ko mvongamupopoto ndeyeiko paShuga
kuti kana zvichiramba kuti ukunde musaru- apo kureva paChiredzi nhandi hama? Hanzi
dzo, suduruka papinde mumwe anozvigo- kanzuru yeChiredzi yaitirei commissioning
na imi motora huku nema US$100 aIsau of four service vehicles and Melbourne sewer
kkkk maida kuti asare asisiri Mupfumi here. reticulation system (funded by devolution
Kkkkkk ko dutavanhu raiva rashongedzwa funds) in the absence of the Minister of State
riya rigoitwa sei, haaa maPanel Beaters hero for Provincial Affairs and Devolution. Under
basa rauya makarivara kkkk motodyawo such circumstances, why not the principle
nenhamo yeume ko inorambirwa sadza here, of empowering lower tiers of government
kwete? Ko ngeke dzamakadya muchabhad- be put into practice and thus allow even the
hara here, next time uvape pamabiko mus- District Development Coordinator (DDC) or
hure mekukunda musarudzo handitika Isau. even Member of Parliament to preside over
Asi nerumwe rutivi wakafita kusarwadziwa such minor occasions. Saka tichakura rii-
nemari dzamunongonokora muhome dzeve- ni senyika kana zvichiramba zvichidzokera
ruzhinji nekuda kwemasimba amunozvipa. kumusoro? PaKanzuru apo vachema chema
Can someone school me or even give me a vaManyanga kwanza michovha yoshandiswa
clue as to the future of the MDC Alliance led basa risiriro kkkk. Ndakangoti nechemumo-
by mukoma Dhagi and where the party is yo sezvo mupurisa weMinisiparati zvaane
headed towards in the wake of this ‘betrayal’ chigaro cha SG kuCCC pamwe aibata mota
by the electorate who chose to sympathise dzapaka pasiripo kurally kana kuti vaichen-
with his nemesis and leader of the ‘Yellow getedza chikoro cheRujeko secondary asi
movement’ Chamisa. Asi zvokwadi Dhagi nemagungwiro avanga vakaita mapfunde, I
newe Garwe munoitirei zvitambavanana uye doubt if ever he would be able even to clamp
mahumbwe nemari dzevashandi muchigo- any vehicle. Anyway vane zvigaro paKanzu-
verana muPolad menyu imomo when in ru pedu vakanzwa chichemo chaSengerayi
reality, Dhagi knows very well that he rep- zvichagadziriswa hazvo kuitira kuti panon-
resents nobody? How can Ngwena sincerely otambiwa ED cup kuShowground tisazoona
rope in Mwonzora whose party represents Quantum yeCouncil irikoko.
no single local authority ward worse still a Zvisinei ndisati ndabaya zvangu kunokanga
member of parliament. Chagonderwa ndiwo maputi nekudya mabanana akaora paChi-
maRecall dai wachiita apera ese tisiye ku- tima apa, l encourage veruzhinji kunyanya
tambisa mari dzenyika titarise zvedu kuDe- vechidiki ngatifarirei kunyoresa kuvhota
velopment yenyika pamatakanana amukuii- nekuti 2023 adonogorera uyu and budai
ta. Bhazi rezvematongerwo enyika razara neuwandu hwenyu munyorese uyezve mu-
iwe Dhagi burukira Nero auye panzvimbo gozoinda kunovhota nekuti ramangwana
pake. Kkkkk asi munositi Killer anotaurisa, nderenyu iri. Ummm kanzuru tiranga-
ndezvemachokwadi here kana kuti anotaura rireiwo pombi dzisati dzavharwa nekuti
chokwadi? ‘To my brother Mwonzora, seku- ummm mutengo wemvura wakwira chose
ru Komichi, sekuru Mashakada namukoma and water has seized to be a basic right to
Chiposi and the rest of the guys, well done a priviledge for the do-haves. Ko iko kuRu-
guys, good job, nhasi handimuki ndinoswera jeko pane imwe yakaita sekuti iExtra charge
ndakavata ndichifarira basa ramakaita zva- ndeyeikowo iyo inoisiyanisa nekwaMucheke
vakuzikamwa kuti how many political par- kana dzimwe nzvimbo.
ties do we have in Zimbabwe? We have CCC Mboko imboko!!!!!!!
neZanu PF chete. Makaratidza kuti hamuna

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& ENVIRONMENT

Is Chilonga Pool now sacred?

...As professional diver dies while searching for a juvenile, and another 7 died at the same spot

Beatific Gumbwanda A Mermaid is an aquatic ber of days as the three the way forward. Though Chilonga Bridge with his in particular. People are
creature with the upper year toddler with a pro- people usually went mis- motorbike before he fai- just dying unanimously
CHIREDZI- End body of a female human fessional diver from the sing, they were later led to swim out of the pool and a little juvenile is still
of March 2022 and the tail of a fish and Buchwa Police Sub Aqua found after a few days but and later found the next missing. We do not know
marks exact- they mostly appear in Unit failing to make it in the toddler is still mis- day being feasted on by whether is still alive or
ly one month after the folklore of many cultures such a perceived small sing to date,” said Chief crocodiles. dead as we now suspect
Members of the Police worldwide including the pool. Chilonga. Previously, a member of there is a mermaid in this
Sub Aqua Unit failed to African culture. In an interview with Chief He said there has never the Chilonga Chieftain- pool,” said one villager.
retrieve body of a three The low-lying Chilonga Chilonga born David Ben been a pool at that point ship, Tiyani Lisenga sur- A member of the Zim-
year old toddler who alle- bridge, which came as a indicated that this year’s before the low-lying brid- vived death by a whisker babwe National Army was
gedly drowned at a Pool at makeshift after the Chi- tragedy has become wor- ge was constructed and it while two people died and also found the following
Chilonga bridge while one pinda bridge was swept se as compared to the developed after the bridge a toddler who is still mis- day after he slipped into
of their members floated away by Cyclone Eline past years, calling for a was constructed. sing, who some villagers the pool while trying to
dead after spending ap- in 2000, marking exact- cleansing ceremony at the “There was never such thought was taken by a cross the bridge hanging
proximately 24 hours un- ly two decades without bridge. a pool before the bridge mermaid. at the back of the truck
der water, missing, while any action by the central “This is worse as compa- was constructed. It was a Lisenga was driving a To- while Chikombedzi Mis-
searching for the toddler, government, has been a red to what we used to little up the stream, where yota Hilux with ten people sion Hospital administra-
raising eyebrows of the death trap over the years know over the past years. one farmer once used it to from Chiredzi heading to tor also allegedly suffered
rumored Mermaid at the in the rainy season, but I think there is need for irrigate his tobacco. There Chilonga Township, whe- the same fate, though his
pool below the low lying people have never gone a cleansing ceremony, is no longer a pool at that re he persisted to cross death was a bit debatable.
Chilonga bridge. missing for such a num- asking our ancestors on point and we now have it through the flooded low- Chief Chilonga later plea-
at the bridge,” said Chief lying bridge before slip- ded for government inter-
Chilonga. ping into the pool. vention through construc-
Recently, a veterinary of- “We now have many tion of a bridge, which
ficer was swept away whi- unanswered questions might not come anytime
le trying to cross the par- pertaining this season’s soon as there is no econo-
tially flooded low-lying accidents and this bridge mic intrinsic value.

Masvingo city landfill to be ready in May

Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee at the dumpsite

Thabiso Nxumalo nyararo West dumpsite ward Mukaratirwa said
which is currently over- the first cell was 60 per-
Masvingo City flowing with solid waste. cent complete and that
Council has Speaking during a Parlia- financial constraints were
said the Cam- mentary Public Accounts the reason for slow pro-
bria Farm landfill will be Committee tour in Mas- gress on the project that
operational from the end vingo on March 30, 2022,
of May, easing the Ru- Town Clerk Engineer Ed-

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Utsinda College celebrates Masvingo city landfill to be ready in May
FROM PAGE 14

international day of Forestry was set to be completed in No- He also said they are embar-
vember 2021. king on a project of selling gar-

“The landfill project is slacking bage bins to residents and they

on progress but we are now on are still at crossroads as to how

60 percent towards comple- best to roll out the exercise.

ting the first cell. Funding is “We have so far bought 750

our biggest challenge as we are bins that we plan on reselling to

currently using internal council residents but we are still consi-

resources. dering if we must sell them per

“We have finished excavating order or if we must supply to all

the place and have taken on-bo- residents and bill them.

ard stakeholders such as Envi- “We are aware that some resi-

ronmental Management Ser- dents might misuse them for

vices (EMA) to assist through things like storing water and

the environmental fund and other purposes instead dispo-

are advising us all the way and sing garbage in them,” added

Utsinda Christian College pupil hand over a tree to Gutu DSI Ronald Muganhu have decided to adopt the Ka- Eng Mukaratirwa.
doma and Victoria Falls model Cambria Farm landfill would

Precila Takabvirakare more trees," said Moyo. We get timber, food and even landfill standards. lead to a marked shift from the
He also added that people medicine from them, if you “We are projecting that our lan- USE OF OLD Runyararo West
Gutu-based Utsin- should keep the forests safe remove one tree you have to dfill will have a 30-year lifes- dumpsite which is posing a
da Christian College because humanity cannot live replace it by planting another. pan and the whole project for great health hazard to residents
goes green as they without them, a nation without Animals rely on these trees, if the first disposal cell will cost as waste is spilling to the resi-
join the rest of the world in ce- trees is almost helpless. are cut down they will not be us ZWL $87 million,” said Eng dential area.
lebrating International Day of Gutu District Schools Inspec- able to survive," he said. Mukaratirwa.
forestry this week under the tor (DSI) Ronald Muganhu also He also challenged village heads
theme ‘Forests and sustainable appreciated the move by the to help in observing safety of
production and consumption’. school saying trees need to be trees by punishing those found
International day of Forestry preserved well because people guilty of cutting down the trees
was proclaimed by the United get a lot from them. so that everyone understands
Nations (UN) General Assem- "I would like to thank the school their importance.
bly in 2012 to raise awareness and community for this event. Around a total of 30 trees were
and celebrate the importance of Trees need to be preserved well planted at the school.
all types of forests. because we get a lot from them.
It encourages people from all

walks of life to get involved in

commemorative events that

promote sustainable manage-

ment of forests.

Speaking at the event, the

District Forestry Extension Of-

ficer Wellington Moyo encou-

raged people to take good care

of the forests because if they are

destroyed, livelihoods are also

destroyed.

"I encourage you to take good

care of the forests that we have

in our communities and stop

deforestation. If we destroy fo-

rests we destroy livelihoods.

There are a lot of species that

are in these forests so let us

keep them safe by planting

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Tobacco farmers venture into wheat growing

…Masvingo province kick start winter wheat farmers’ registration

Rutendo Chirume licity and Broadcasting Ser- reports that in order to increa-
vices Monica Mutsvangwa se the hectarage under wheat
With the tobac- announced the new develop- as well as increase the output,
co season clo- ments during a post cabinet tobacco farmers will be roped
sing up, tobacco briefing on March 29 and said in to grow the crop. The transi-
farmers have been roped into the country has enough inputs tion to winter wheat by tobacco
wheat growing in order to inc- for winter wheat farming and farmers is a welcome move and
rease the hectrage as well as the tobacco farmers assimilation will go a long way in boosting
output as the country prepares into wheat growing will boost supply of the cereal so that we
for 2022 winter wheat produc- supply of the cereal in order to have sufficient domestic stocks.
tion. have sufficient domestic stocks. Cabinet is pleased to report that
Minister of Information, Pub- “Pertaining to wheat, cabinet the country has sufficient ferti-

File picture of a wheat field

lizers for winter-wheat farming. and other inputs needed,” said
Efforts are also being made to Muchazivepi.
guarantee fertilizer supplies for He emphasized early winter
the summer season,” said Mut- wheat planting and said all far-
svangwa. mers in irrigation schemes with
On that note Masvingo Provin- fallow land should revive them
cial Crop and Livestock Officer and prioritize it for wheat far-
Aaron Muchazivepi announced ming.
that winter wheat farming “All farmers in irrigation sche-
processes had started and cur- mes who have fallow land
rently farmers are expected to should prioritize it into wheat
start registering with Agritex planting .Those farmers who
in order to get help in terms of still have crops in their irriga-
inputs and other financial help. tion schemes should also clear
“We are looking forward to start them so that we can start prepa-
winter wheat season in Masvin- ring for wheat planting because
go and all farmers with enough we want to do early planting.
water bodies are encouraged Even those farmers who can-
to register with Agritex in or- not remove their crops because
der to get production input and they are not yet dry should go
support. We also have the pre- to GMB Masvingo Depot and
sidential input scheme which get a drier there which they can
will help the youth and small use to dry their crops because
scale farmers with fertilizers, by April 7 all farmers who want
seed and chemicals needed. Na- to do wheat farming are expect-
tional Enhanced Agricultural ed to have cleared their farms.
Productivity Support Scheme By May 15 we want to have fi-
will focus on commercially ba- nished with wheat planting for
sed farmers on irrigation facili- this season,” he said.
ties. Interested farmers should Last year Masvingo province
also fill forms for Agricultural managed to plough 2000 hec-
Finance Cooperation at CBZ in tares of wheat in total.
order to get financial support

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FC Wangu Mazodze apurpose. “We now have a very streetwi-

“We need to build on the mo- se coach who produces results

new coach off to a mentum and the self-belief that with limited resources. The
we can. We need to walk with a team has adapted quickly to
spring and have that confidence his style of play and honestly I
in our abilities and we need to see FC Wangu Mazodze coming

dream start share the same vision and ob- back in the second phase as a
jective and try to win as many dark horse.
games as possible, even there “Our players have welcomed
are up hills and sorrows along coach Shariwa with both arms

the way but mostly and many of and his assistant George Maga-

those days are going to be hap- riro,” said Kwesha.

py days because we are going to In the Eastern Region division

grind results and we are going One 12th fixture, FC Wangu

to bring smiles to a lot of people. Mazodze will be away to Chire-

“Chiredzi Stars FC have not yet dzi Stars FC who are yet to be

tasted defeat at Chishamiso, we defeated at home while log lea-

are going there with a purpose ders Greenfuel FC will be host-

and we know what we want to ed by struggling Surrey FC.

do and by end of the first round Grayham FC will host Pro Mel-

we need to be in top eight that fort FC while the struggling

is our target and we have given youthful Manica Diamonds Ju-

each other this task as a team niors will play at home with Lo-

Wangu FC Mazodze team that we pull in one direction,” wveld United FC while Masvin-

added Shariwa. go United travel for a date with

Fredrick Moyo attributed to the change in de- who have passion to excel,” said FC Wangu Mazodze Vice Pre- Mutare City Rovers.
sign and attitude of the players Shariwa. sident and Acting Chairperson Zaka Academy FC will host
Eastern Region divi- who have adapted to his met- He also said that they need to Blessing Kwesha said the team Renco Mine FC while Nzuma
sion 1 side FC Wangu hodology, approach and he push, have faith and confidence will come back strong in the se- Bars FC play Ruwa Progroup FC
Mazodze new coach applauds players for the good in whatever they do as they are cond half of the league as the at home and Buffaloes will tra-
Takura Shariwa is off to a dream performance. targeting to be in the top eight players have quickly adapted to vel to Mutoko to face JM Busha
start as he seeks to turn around “I will attribute that to the before the break as they are ap- what the coach wants and re- 54 FC.
the fortunes of the flamboyant change in design and attitude proaching the next match with quires.

outfit and bring smiles to faces amongst our players. When a ED youth tournament launched in Masvingo
of the club faithful. new broom comes in, everyone
Shariwa who took over the reins wants to impress the coach and

after the club parted ways with that is the spirit that has been

former head coach Ezekiel exuded in my team and I Tendai Charumbira of a league which will run for sell their talent.

Mutoda over a poor results give a heart full thanks to Zanu PF leadership in four months and the team on "We want to thank the plan-
has however restored the players. Masvingo on March top of the league will take the ners running behind this as it
momentum in the 28 launched a multi first prize. will keep our youth occupied
camp collecting “They have adapted to discipline sporting tourna- "We have at stake US$ 600 for thereby reducing their chances
four out of a pos- my methodology, ap- ment which the party claims to the winners and also US$ 450 to abuse drugs," said Chadza-
sible six points af- proach and ideology be the first of its kind as a way for second placed then third mira.
ter securing one in terms of coaching, of occupying the youth in the placed will walk away with Zanu PF provincial Chairper-
win and draw in training and work national drive to alleviate drug US$ 300. We want the busi- son Robson Mavhenyengwa
the two fixtures ethic. They have also abuse. ness community and out par- also applauded the initiative
he has been acknowledged and Speaking at the launch, deputy ty leadership to chip in on the and encouraged youths to re-
in charge re- accepted my thinking mayor for Masvingo City Wel- financing of the league so that gister to vote in 2023.
gistering a 1-all and they are applying lington Mahwende said the it can spill to other provinces. "As we are going around du-
draw away to initiative is aimed at occupying Masvingo minister of State for ring the course of this tourna-
Grayham FC before it and is work in process. the youth and also creating an Provincial Affairs and Devolu- ment, youth should be encou-
defeating Surrey FC Although they have not opportunity for them to be tion Ezra Chadzamira said the raged to vote so that they fully
one-nil at Mucheke reached the pinnacle of exposed to talent identifiers tournament will go a long way participate to shape their futu-
stadium. what I want, I have great from big teams. in trying to reduce drug abuse. re," said Mavhenyengwa.
Speaking to TellZim desire and humility in the Mahwende added that the "Youth should also take active Among the sporting discipli-
News, Shariwa said way they have put trust tournament will be in form roles in sports and recreation nes are basketball, netball and
the secret behind winning is upon me to lead them. sector which will also help to soccer.
I need fighters, grafters,
people with good ethics and