TellZim News Digital copy 23 - 29 Sept 2022_compressed(1)

US$1 Keeping it real... committed to tell Zimbabwe

Mapombi

Africa leaders, please tell www.tellzim.com 267 Simon Muzenda street, Trade Centre, Masvingo, Tel: (039) 2262 401, Email: [email protected]
our president the truth
TellZimbabwe @TellZimbabwe Tell Zim tellzimnews TellZim News
Page 13
23 - 29 Sept 2022

Zanu PF factional
wars re-ignite
Lovemore Matuke

Ezra Chadzamira Robson Mavhenyengwa

… As jostling for Central Committee posts hot up Vincent Mawere

Brighton Chiseva Zanu PF leadership has re-ig- The provincial elections are between former Provincial
nited again as factions jostle for rumored to be held on October Chair, Minister of State for Pro-
MASVINGO – representation in the Central 01 (though no official com- vincial Affairs and Devolution
Committee (CC) with elections munication has been made to Ezra Chadzamira and his foe
The long standoff drawing closer. that effect) and each faction
To page 3
between Masvingo

Pupurai Togarepi Rtd Maj Gen Engelbert Rugeje Pricilla Zindari Moyo Davis Marapira Paul Mangwana

2 News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Mazodze 'refutes' claims of harboring political ambitions

Courage Dutiro

American-based Zimbabwe

Football Association (Zifa)

Eastern Region Division One side

(FC Wangu Mazodze ) owner has dismissed

claims that he was planning to contest in

the upcoming 2023 general elections.

Dr Richard Wangu Mazodze on Sunday

(September 19) sarcastically said he was not

even aware of the Zimbabwean elections

which are looming above the horizon.

"You are having elections here? I only know

about those in America where I stay. In

America, this year they are having midterm

elections but I am not a candidate though,"

said Dr Mazodze.

He said those who are speculating that

he has ambitions to join politics are right

Dr Mazodze (in black cap) poses for a picture with FC Wangu Mazodze fans but he does not know which side they are

aligning him with in America (The Repub-

licans or Democrats)

He also said here in Zimbabwe, he was only

focusing on football alone.

"Here in Zimbabwe, I am only focusing

on football. We are planning to bring

Premier Soccer League (PSL) to Masvingo

province," he said.

FC Wangu Mazodze best known by its fans

as Zhalala Zhululu joined the Zifa eastern

region D1 camp this season.

The team is only left with a single match

to play before the season's curtain comes

down.

NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENCE
First scheduled (Section 2)
FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER

14:12)

Application for the issue of a part II
liquor licence for NIGHT CLUB LIQUOR
LICENCE.

Notice is hereby given that an application
in terms of Section 53 of the Liquor Act
(Chapter 14:12) will be made to Liquor
Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue
of a Night Club LIQUOR LICENCE in
respect of premises situated at 8244
Makondo Extension Business Centre ,
Chiredzi trading as Big Five Beers Night
Club.

All persons who have any objections to
the application may lodge their objec-
tions in writing with the Secretary of the
Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, not later
than 14 days from the day of publication.

DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 22 DAY
OF September 2022.

Five Muchehiwa
4180 Westwood
Chiredzi

Applicant

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 3

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Zanu PF factional
wars re-ignite
… As jostling for Central Committee posts hot up

From page 1 into the central committee. has Davis Marapira, a cell
Cell members Charles Muchena, member and MP for Masvingo
Robson Mavhenyengwa who is Zvavapo Mutema, Gladys Chari North who recently transfer-
and Petros Mutema are report- red to Zaka, Vincent Mawere
the current provincial chairper- edly positioning themselves for a long time member of the
positions in CC. central committee, Rtd Brig
son is geared for the polls. Provincial deputy secretary for Gen Livingstone Chineka, a
education (women’s league) central committee member and
Chadzamira is allegedly Mucharevei Chamisa and Nyasha Gavaza who is also in
Masvingo District Coordinating the central committee.
fronting President Mnanga- Committee Secretary for admi- There is also former provincial
nistration Steven Munyenyiwa chairperson Paradzai Chakona
gwa’s faction at provincial level have thrown their cards in for who is a cell member and is
Masvingo District. eyeing Zaka North constituency
while his adversary Mavhe- Chivi District follows Masvingo in 2023, Tawedzerwa Masase, a
with 13 members having cell member and war veteran,
nyengwa is on Vice President shown interest with big names and Ophias Murambiwa who is
being national Secretary for the provincial secretary for in-
Constantino Chiwenga’s side. legal affairs Paul Mangwana, formation.
Goddart Dunira a former Chivi Women vying for the CC in Zaka
Both factions are strategically Councillor and Ephrain Gwa- are Nyaradzo Tachiona who is a
nongodza who is a cell member member of National Consulta-
positioning their candidates as and Chivi Central legislator. tive Assembly (NCA), Angeline
Cell members vying for CC Chipato (NCA) and Laiza
the dates draw closer with each membership include Emina Kugedera who is the provincial
Huni, Elasto Madzingira who women’s league secretary for
district having three posts in is a war veteran, Revon Jaka, legal affairs. Paradzai Chakona
Susan Madzivadondo, Tranos However, Murambiwa and
the main wing except for Gutu Huruba, Clifford Mumbenge- Chakona’s CVs are rumored to
gwi and Raymond Takavaras- have been thrown away with
which has four owing to its size. ha. Murambiwa being alleged not
Other names include Faith to qualify for not having been a
Masvingo district has the Makaza who is a Central member of Zanu PF for 15 years
Committee member, Enock and haven’t served for five years
highest number of people who Shindi who is the provincial in the province.
deputy secretary for Commis- Mavhenyengwa faction has
are vying for the posts where 14 sariat and Elias Chikondere Marapira, Mawere and most
(provincial deputy secretary probably Brig Chineka and
candidates have since thrown for economic and development Kugedera with Chakona and
affairs). Murambiwa being alleged to
their interests into the ring. Zaka District belong to Chadzamira faction.
In Chiredzi, the battle is between
Big names in the district Killion Kalisto Gwanetsa who
is MP for Chiredzi South and
include Chadzamira though he a cell member, Chiredzi West

is rumored not to qualify for the MP Farai Musikavanhu who
is a cell member, Denford
post due to some technicalities Masiya MP for Chiredzi

which are not yet clear. East and a cell member, as
well as Alex Siduna who is a
Three central committee war veteran.
Other cell members are
members Edmund Mhere who Smart Klemo and Kingsley
Kanda.
is Masvingo Central Member CC members in Chiredzi are
Otilia Maluleke and Abraham
of Parliament, Maina Mandava Sithole then a PCC women’s
league secretary for informati-
and Paul T Ziki are praying for on Mavis Dhemba and Petros
Chivinga.
their return in CC. In Bikita district six people have Edmund Mhere
lined up with Rtd General and
Benjamin Taguma Mazarire Politburo member Engelbert Cecilia Chabaya NCA member. Curthbert Muzara and provin-
Rugeje leading the team and Cell members eying posts are cial members Priscila Moyo who
who lost Masvingo Urban seat Bikita West MP Elias Musakwa, is women's league provincial
Bikita South MP Josiah Sithole vice chairperson and Shumirai
to then MDC Alliance’s Jacob Energy Mutodi who is eyeing Muhlatswa.
Sithole’s seat in 2023 and Other members include Clarah
Nyokanhete and Talent Majoni Univester Mukwena. Shumba who is Senator for
In Gutu district, the battle is Mwenezi and Regina Tasiyana
who lost in Masvingo Urban’s between Secretary for Security who is a district executive
in the Politburo Senator member.
ward 7 are also eyeing posts in Lovemore Matuke, Pupurai Sources who spoke to this publi-
Togarepi who is a politburo cation said a number of popular
the CC. member and Gutu South MP. candidates do not qualify
Central Committee Members because they haven’t served in
Edson Zvobgo Jnr who lost in Yeukai Simbanegavi who the provincial executive for a
is Gutu North MP, Noel stipulated time of five years.
the 2018 primary elections Mandebvu, NCA member, “Some big guns have their
Charity Mhondiwa and Gutu CVs thrown out because they
to Mazarire for Masvingo Central MP and Secretary for haven’t served for five years at
Production and labour Winston provincial level.
Urban is also among Chitando. “Mhere and Chakona’s CVs
War veterans dominate in were also thrown away though
those who threw their Mwenezi with Obey Mbiza who no communication has been
is a provincial member, Shepard made yet. However they are said
Curriculum Vitaes Kamani, Lisious Matutu to have been thrown away, but
Mwenezi DCC war Veterans the reasons are not clear while
(CVs) together with chairperson and Religious Mhere’s issue is not attending
Matutu. any Central Committee
Masvingo Urban Central committee members meeting,” said the source.
include Tafadzwa Shumba and
ward 10 council-

lor and Provincial

Deputy Secretary

for Disabled

in the youth

league Sengerayi

Manyanga who is

a Chadzamira

loyalist also

eyeing to

get

Calisto Gwanetsa

4 Leader page TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

website: www.tellzim.com Government should ensure accountability on inputs to farmers
With the rainy sea-
DIRECTORS: son just a few mon- led to adhere to principles of duals and officials involved in Also ensuring timely distributi-
ths if not weeks to accountability as they end up the inputs distribution chain or on of the inputs would be use-
GOLDEN MAUNGANIDZE: abusing their positions and end hierarchy are held accountable ful while government should
[email protected]
onset, all is set for preparations up abusing the inputs. by closing all loop holes that also make use of knowledge on
0773 280 487
towards farming for the 2022- In some cases, inputs have may cause leakages. The of- agro-ecological zones in the al-
PASSMORE KUZIPA
[email protected] 2023 season as farmers try to found their way into the lucrati- ficials also need to be sincere location of inputs to avoid was-
0772 729 937
make sure the rains that have ve black market where farmers enough in the way they distri- ting them.
EDITORIAL
become so unpredictable won’t opt to sell them at higher prices bute the inputs so that seed Down the distribution hie-
EDITOR:
PASSMORE KUZIPA catch tem off-guard, a lot need other than farming to fulfil go- and fertilizer won’t rarchy, traditional leaders also

[email protected] to be put in place. vernment vision of food securi- f i n d need to be reminded of the core
0772 729 937
0718 729 937 Government departments and ty. Other leaders most w a y duties and not interfere in the

NEWS EDITOR: line ministries that are invol- notably tra- t o distribution of the inputs as
THERESA TAKAFUMA
Email: [email protected] ved in farming should strate- the a way of settling political sco-
[email protected]
0717 410 792 / 0775 144 273 gically position themselves so res as that does not serve any

SENIOR REPORTER: that once the rains fall, farmers meaningful purpose but to the
EMMANUEL CHITSIKA
0775 182 876 / 0719 599 617 would be in a position to hit the d i - detriment of achieving the desi-

DIGITAL OFFICER ground running as they cannot t i o - red goal of food security. Tradi-
COURAGE DUTIRO
Email: [email protected] afford to miss every drop that n a l tional leaders should just treat

0775 904 507 falls. have p a r a l l e l their subjects with equality and

NEWSROOM On a number of occasions there o f t e n market. leave out the distribution to the

BRENTON MATONDO have been allegations while in b e e n The distributors should make personnel mandated to do so.
VALENTINE MAKUFA
some cases evidence has been r e p o r t - ed to be in- sure they do so to the correct Farmers also need to act ho-
YEUKAI MUNETSI
BEVERLY BIZEKI provided pointing to abuse of fluencing distribution of inputs beneficiaries and it should be nestly and avoid selling inputs

MARKETING inputs or improper distributi- along political affiliation lines, the role extension services of- on the parallel market so that
[email protected]
on which in some cases have thereby using the distribution ficers to do the vetting on be- food security would be realized.
(039) 226 2401
seen the farming inputs falling to settle political scores. half of government if the real
BRIGHTON CHISEVA
[email protected] into the wrong hands. Some Government must therefore farmers are to benefit and carry

[email protected] people and or officials have fai- make sure that all those indivi- out the national task at hand.
077 735 5808 / 071 935 5808
Address service challenges, avoid shortages have affected us. In
BUREAUS by-passing- residents order council Old Dangare, for example there
is not water. We travel to Maon-
CHIREDZI BUREAU: Some the residents who attended the budget consultation de to bath and wash our clothes
BEATIFIC GUMBWANDA which is tough for us. Service
Branton Matondo meeting, Ward 1 (Old Town- and off wards and it confuses delivery should equal tariffs
0774 192 490 ship Section) and 2 (Avenues, us residents because we are in payment," said the lady from
Mutare- Residents Matida Flats Magregars, Chi- the dark. Explain to us what is Old Dangare.
ZVISHAVANE: have called upon the moyo Flats) led by Councillor actually taking place," she said. Responding to issues raised,
EXSTO MAKUNZVA local authority to Elizabeth Tsoro representative Further reports from residents Acting Financial Director one
0772 789 546, 0714 259 843 consider acting swiftly to their said that the continued water indicate that houses and toilets Guni said council has already
service delivery issues and add- shortages and gross dilapidat- have become health hazards put aside an amount to address
GWERU BUREAU: ress challenges raised before ed houses and toilets are two while in some cases snakes the challenge.
TINAANI NYABEREKA the situation gets out of hand. major challenges affecting re- make their way in the cracked "As council we have set aside
The call was made during the sidents. premises. US$ 772 000 which will see us
0777 573 613 on-going ward based budget "Houses are in a serious state However, ward 3 members targeting a programme called
consultations with residents of dilapidation. We are living spoke out on how unfair non-revenue water. It's a proje-
MWENEZI: from ward 1 to 5 who met at in old houses that are as we council has been when it comes ct meant to start next year but
CEPHAS SHAVA a local Full Gospel church in all know some of the first hou- to paying and provision of ser- as of now, we have 5000 meters
0715 263 991, 0774 178 851 Mawonde suburb (ward 4) ses to be built in Mutare. It's a vices. from a recently claimed tender.
crying out at lack of urgency on struggle. Rainy season is fast "We are facing dire challenges We are still deciding where to
MUTARE: part of city fathers as the situa- approaching us and it's going where we find ourselves paying fix them because vandalism has
FELIX MATASVA tion has not only gone out of to be a challenge," said the re- bills from estimated meter been sabotaging progress," said
hand, but to inhumane levels. presentative. readings. We don't see council Guni.
0775 655 992 The event was organised by City Another elderly representative members coming to read me- Ward 3 members (New Chi-
of Mutare finance and budget from ward 2 urged council to ters but we only see them when samba, Chinyausunzi, Old Chi-
GUTU committee members, Manica clarify on urban renewal pro- dispatching dues. How come, samba, Chinyausunzi Flats)
PRISCILLA TAKABVIRAKARE Youth Assembly (MAYA) sup- gramme. is it possible that I have to pay and ward 5 members (Zororo,
ported by Transparency Inter- "We want council to clarify on the same amount when we have Maonde, Boys club area, Mwa-
0773 752 018 national Zimbabwe (TIZ). urban renewal. All we see are different numbers of people li- muka area, Devonshire) called
Speaking during the interaction convoys of vehicles driving on ving in same houses? Water for council to fix tower lights as
CHIPINGE crime rate continues to rise in
LIVINGSTONE MTETWA the aforementioned suburbs.
Responding to the issues, Guni
0777 011 496 said they are already moving to-
wards fixing the issue.
ACCOUNTS "We usually acquire ZW$ 34
000 per month for street lights.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT We have been constructing
MARRYLINE KATENJELE three tower lights in a respe-
ctive ward, but what we plan
073 450 1813 on doing is using devolution
funds. That means we use a cer-
ACCOUNTANT tain amount of money towards
Agnes Madechihwe street lighting revamp. Resi-
dents should bear with us by
0 77 1773433 complying with their tariff pay-
Website: www.tellzim.com ments," he added.
MAYA coordinator Jussa Kud-
TellZim News subscribes to a Code of herezera highlighted on the im-
Conduct that promotes truthful, portance of consultations citing
accurate, fair and balanced news that they do pave way for ser-
reporting.
If we do not meet these standards, To page 7

register your complaints with VMCZ
at Number 34 Colenbrander Road,
Milton Park, Harare.
(04) 778096/ 778006.

e-mail: [email protected] / infor@
vmcz.co.zw

whatsapp 0772125658. 24hr
complaints line 0772 125 659.

Twitter; @vmcz.
www.vmcz.co.zw

5 News TellZim News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Zimbabweans in 'war
for survival ' – VISET

…harsh economic policies and conditions
causing untold suffering

Beverly Bizeki that have caused untold
suffering for the past two
Zi m b a b w e a n s decades.
are in a ‘war for “Food inflation in
survival’ as the the country has been
majority of people are estimated to be at 350
percent by the World
struggling to make a Bank which is the highest
in the world,” read part
living owing to harsh of the statement.
According to VISET the
economic policies and situation in the country
has been worsened by
conditions causing the war pitting Ukraine
against Russia which has
untold suffering to them seen a sharp increase
in prices of edible oils,
according to Vendors grains and cereals.
"Zimbabwe's economic
Initiative for Social-Eco- woes, and indeed the
world's have been
nomic Transformation exacerbated by the war
pitting Ukraine against
(VISET). Russia, and has seen
skyrocketing of prices
In a statement released of edible oils, grains
and cereals," added the
by VISET on September statement.
VISET further stated
21 to mark commemora- that the situation clearly
illustrates ‘the need for
tions of The Internatio- To page 7

nal Day of Peace, Zim-

babweans are living in

poverty.

"Today the nation finds

itself in the grip of

another war, one that

is dominated by the

fight for survival as the

majority poor struggle

to make a living owing

to the harsh economic

policies and conditions

Only 1 government water drilling rig in Masvingo - Minister Masuka

...Government to provide five more in October

Beverly Bizeki on September 17, Minister starting with drought stricken dustrialization. We also know focuses on providing water for
of Lands, Agriculture, Water areas first before December," that rural industrialization various projects, Presidential
Government has Fisheries and Rural Deve- said Dr Masuka. will spur rural development," Community Fisheries, Presi-
provided only one lopment Dr Anxious Jongwe He said government is added Dr Masuka. dential poultry scheme, Goat
water drilling rig Masuka revealed the develop- however set to provide five The programme is part of scheme as well as local inno-
ment. more drilling rigs next month the Rural Development 8.0 vations and interventions.
for the whole of Masvingo "In Masvingo we have given for the implementation of the comprising of various presi- Masuka further promised to
you one water drilling rig water provision project. dential schemes such as Pre- deliver one tractor for the
province and is set to provide and I will give you five more "The thrust of the project is to sidential Climate-Proofed irrigation farmers after the
next month for the drilling of enhance gardening projects Input Scheme, The Presiden- scheme appealed for help as
five more in October for the boreholes in Masvingo. for farmers in a bid to bring in- tial Cotton Scheme, The Pre- the four sections A, B, C and
“We have 14 wards in Chief dustrialization to rural areas. sidential Blitz Tick Grease, D are currently relying on one
implementation of the rural Nhema's area and we will "We know that Agricultural Presidential Rural Deve- tractor.
drill two boreholes per ward development will spur in- lopment programme which
development programme.

Addressing scores of villagers

gathered for the commissio-

ning of the Fuve-Panganai

B Irrigation Scheme in Zaka

6 News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

ZOU donates to Mucheke Old People's Home

Representatives receiving grocery items honours. will see physicians from your
Goto said with the support of her university coming to help our
Lydia Koto Admire P.Dhovie said it is is one of the most basic needs university, they have decided to elderly people here because
their corporate belief to give to in our daily lives," said Dhovie. come to give the elderly food, some of them are in need. We
Zimbabwe Open Uni- the most affected group in the Mucheke Old People's Home entertain, had fun and also to be also want to partner with you so
versity (ZOU) Masvingo society and this year they chose which consist of 19 elderly entertained by them because it that you help us to take care of
Regional Campus on Mucheke Old People's Home. people, 11 women and 8 men is their culture to plough back to them," said Maponga.
September 17, 2022 donated "As ZOU students, it is part of received grocery items which the community through various Sekuru Gono who is the oldest
food hampers worth ZW$ 200 our corporate belief to give to include mealie-meal, sugar, ways. at Mucheke Old People's Home
000 to Mucheke Old People's the most affected groups in our cooking oil and rice among "With the support of ZOU lea- with 106 years did not manage
Home in Masvingo. society and this year we chose others. dership, we have decided to give to hide his happiness and
Speaking at the handover Mucheke Old People's Home. The donation was handed over you food, entertain you, to have profound gratitude.
ceremony, Secretary for infor- Since the elderly group is one by Fortunate Goto (the student fun and also to be entertained "I am feeling happy today. I
mation in the School Repre- of those recently affected by advisor for ZOU Masvingo by you because it our culture to came here with nothing but now
sentative Council (SRC) at ZOU Covid-19 pandemic, so we have Regional Campus) and Alice plough back to the community l have everything that l always
Masvingo regional campus decided to give them food as it Muonde who were the guests of through various ways," said hoped to. May the Lord bless
Goto. your families, studies as well as
Muonde also added that they your work," he said.
have come to create a bond Pastor Matopos Chaka who is in
and also hear their (old people) charge of Mucheke Old People's
challenges so that they would Home was thankful for the
help them. donation though he said more
"We have come here to create resources are needed.
bond and also for you to tell "We are facing food shortages
us the challenges that you are and also monetary resources
facing so that we would help to use when someone gets
you," said Muonde. sick. Some of the elderly might
Mucheke Old People's Home get sick and asked to go for an
chairperson pastor Kidson operation. One of challenges
Maponga expressed his that we usually face is lack of
gratitude to the kind gesture by money to pay for bills as some
ZOU and said he wished that might be asked to go to India
physicians from the university or any other country. I urge all
would come to help the elderly the universities to be like ZOU.
people. A bond has been created and we
"We will always remember are happy to work with the ins-
the good deeds that you have titution," Chaka said.
done today. l hope one day we

Beverly Bizeki children with other educational Shot in the arm for Masvingo schools,
needs apart from school fees so MARCFT donates uniforms, stationery
Five learning institu- as to fill in the gap and boost
tions from Masvingo their confidence. Beneficiary schools representatives pose with the donated goods
province including care "We are hoping that the
homes and schools recently children who have been iden-
received school uniforms and tified to be having critical
stationery from Masvingo As- needs get uniforms and have
sociation of Residential Care their self-esteem raised and
Facilities Trust, a network of hopefully perform better in
care homes in Masvingo. class," said Zendakwaye.
The five institutions are M. The organization hopes to do
Hugo Primary School, Shingi- gap filling by providing other
rirai College, Bopoma Child- critical needs for children in
ren's Home, Driefontein Child- care homes particularly the girl
ren's Home and Nyajena High child providing sanitary wear
School. for girls and sunscreen lotions
MARCFT Executive Director for children with albinism.
Zendakwaye Zendakwaye said "We also look at sanitary wear
the organization is focusing on because it's one critical element
educational needs for school that is not normally looked at
children. and for the children who have
"Today, we are particularly disabilities, assistive devices
looking at educational needs and special lotions for children
of children in care homes and with albinism," said Zen-
today we had a donation of dakwaye.
school uniforms and stationery The event was attended by one
to needy children in these care Chidovi from Regency Group of
homes," said Zendakwaye. Hotels as the guest of honour.
He said their aim is assisting

TellZim News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News 7

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

NTDA engages Mutare stakeholders, 60 private transporters already registered

Members of the NTDA tion. and weight. The fact that you
"We have officially opened have invited all these important
Branton Matondo NTDA Manicaland Secretary Edison responded for NTDA banner which is a good stakeholders in your organiza-
thing but most importantly each tion pushes transporters to be
National Transport Drivers Mudzimiri at the stakeholder meeting Marange route. and every vehicle has to travel part of you.
Association (NTDA) an orga- held at Queens Hall said the prospect Penhalonga is to its designated route. Vehicles “This is a project which will
nization that started operating organization has already received posi- still lagging be- which break stated laws and make people aware of a profes-
tive response from 94 transporters and hind. expectations get a penalty. sional transport system. Also
“Another key issue is that or- prioritize people with disabili-
in 2017 engaged stakeholders and part- 60 of those have already registered. “We expect full der on our roads does not only ties because they are also part of
bring sanity but investors, both your customers. NTDA should
ners from the city of Mutare last Thurs- "When we launched this organization m o m e n t u m local and foreign because an not forget school children be-
day just a week before the kick start of in Manicaland, we had a positive res- through comp- investor prioritizes environme- cause they are also ferried daily.
its private transport management in a ponse. 94 commuter omnibus opera- liance with our ntal safety which is in line with Local schools in Sakubva should
bid to mitigate gaps that already exist tors showed interest. Of the 94, 60 have s t a k e h o l d e r s . vision 2030. Such moves also be prioritized by NTDA, engage
in the transport sector. subscribed meaning that these subscri- We want pro- reduce crime rate and poverty schools and dispatch transport
in the long run. We all know as an association to avoid ac-
Following a call by President Emmer- bed members also have to pay banner fessional opera- about those harassments and cidents and unnecessary road
son Mnangagwa to allow the return of fees and legalize themselves. Registe- tion guided by compelling scenarios taking mishaps on our future generati-
private commuters under associations, red routes are Zimunya, Chigodora, formal statutes. place at Metro Peech and Chop- on," he added.
NTDA has already laid the ground as it Dangamvura, Hobhouse, Chikanga, Sa- Yes, our patron pies. Situations like that com- With a 100 USD fine standing
is the only registered association so far. kubva and but a few transporters have said we don't pels that as an organization we for transporters that break
should teach our drivers correct NTDA stated laws, police pre-
want cat and behavior," he said. sence during the operation pro-
Address service challenges, avoid mouse chases NTDA comes with seven beha- ves pivotal.
in Mutare and vior changing subjects that will Officer-In-Charge (OIC) for
by-passing- residents orders council be given to transporters and Traffic Inspector Sithole stan-
we will move to- their drivers as a way of benefi- ding in for Officer-In-Charge
wards that. We ting transporters for the better. (OIC) Inspector Chatikobo said
Mutare Informal Traders As- maximum support will be ren-
definitely seek sociation (MITA) President dered though police also requi-
Itai Kariparire narrowed down re support during enforcement.
maximum sup- on aspects that NTDA should "For crime to be reduced in
tackle when it starts operating. communities, there should be
port to achieve "With 20 years in the transport cooperation with residents.
sector, I have come across many This is the same with our enga-
compliance," issues. The idea is to place de- gements with NTDA. We also
velopment rather than politics need maximum support becau-
said Mudzimiri. on the drivers’ seat. However, se policies expressed here need
I stand to correct NTDA, some support to be implemented by
In a meeting stated policies for example it civil protection units. The orga-
has to change the behavior of nization should register people
in August First drivers and touts rather than with all documentation. The
banning them basing on their basic thing is for us to prevent
Lady Auxillia criminal basis. We have heard crime and avoid being reaction-
of cases at Mudzviti bus ter- ary. Road carnages are caused
Mnangagwa minus in town where people by ignorance and that's what we
are harassed when boarding want to avoid," he said.
tasked NTDA to private transport, it's uncalled With an official Statutory
for. NTDA should also address Instrument (S.I) not yet replied
bring sanity in fare extortion on passengers from local government, focus
by touts where passengers are from responsible authorities
a city that has charged exorbitantly during af- will be to remove unregistered
terhours. All in all, I would like operators.
From page 4 seen vagary and to say this programme has come The assemblage at council yard
at the right time when Mutare is was also graced by members
misbehavior experiencing a lot of road car- from Traffic Safety Council of
nages due to reckless driving," Zimbabwe (TSCZ), City of Mu-
vice delivery and accountability. Mutare which is also under an urban re- tasking the or- said Kariparire. tare, Zimbabwe National Army
"Consultations are paramount in any newal programme has seen the city en- ganization with He did not mince his words on (ZNA) and various police ope-
development, accountability and full gaging infrastructural changes meant to the duty to wipe the importance of NTDA futu- rations.
citizen participation to put their inputs better the city. out all 'cat and re operations when it comes to NTDA which has partnered
in matters affecting them and what they Council guaranteed residents that they mouse' between schools and people living with with Access Medical, Nyaradzo
feel council should do to improve ser- will not be affected by the development touts and law disabilities while at the same and law firm Mupindu and As-
vice delivery. There is no need to hurry which will see institutions like NSSA enforcement of- time underscoring his contribu- sociates is expected to start on
in making critical decisions that affect constructing structures in one of the ficers. tion on the alleviation of illegal October 1.
citizens without their full participation wards. NTDA National transport operators at undesig- The call to allow the return of
be it budgets, housing, recreation facili- Close to 150 residents turned up for the Board Chairper- nated places. private transporters comes at
ties and refuse collection. budget consultations. son Soul Tom “We cannot have order coming a time when Mutare residents
“They are the ones to finance them, The assemblage which was also at- said NTDA will to a city where there is a parallel are experiencing road carnages,
hence need to know and get involved. tended by respective councillors from enforce sanity sector that is illegal. They must shortage of transport to rural
Council has a tendency of by-passing various wards was meant to heighten in Mutare and see that NTDA mean business, and residential destinations
residents and misfiring in the process challenges that residents are facing and advised all tran- they must feel your presence and gross misbehavior by touts.
when their inputs are rejected by resi- how best they can be curtailed. sporters to res-
dents," said Kudherezera. pect the statutes
of the organiza-

TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News 8

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

GRRA trains ward service delivery champions

...Says champions should leave a legacy, solutions towards deteriorating service provision

Tinaani Nyabereka "Also a champion must Some of the service delivery champions
be a listener, people come
Gw e r u - R e s i d e n t s with different ideas and EFZ weighs in with solidarity on IDPC
and Ratepayers As- feelings but as a champion
sociation (GRRA) you happen to be a leader. Innocent Muraiwa human being whereas inter-per- able to manage some conflicts
last week trained service We need a situation were sonal conflict exists between two that might arise for instance, in
delivery champions from by you will be able to go Masvingo-The Evan- people with different opinions, churches or certain organiza-
Gweru's 18 wards in a move back to your communities gelical Fellowship same applies to inter-group tions, when a leader fail to handle
meant to equip them with and help people to advocate of Zimbabwe (EFZ) conflict which is characterized a duty, one may invite them to
necessary advocacy skills for change towards issues showed its undying spirit in with some conflicts within two a private place and have some
towards the subject. affecting them on services. upholding everlasting peace and groups and also intra-group advice than to sharply rebuke
Speaking at the engage- "We know that if we inform solidarity through joining the conflict exists when there is a them within the public which is
ment meeting last week in you, you will be able to September 21, 2022 Internatio- fight within a group. a very provocative strategy that
the Midlands capital, GRRA talk better because of that nal Day of Peace Commemora- "Within all the conflicts that begets violence," he said.
director Conerlia Selipiwe knowledge. If you are well tion as a way reinforcing unity might emerge in different Mahove further illustrated some
said well-informed residents informed, you will know how and prune down violent acts by societies of the world, as a key effective communication
would talk and advocate for to report your issues and the members of the Zimbabwean Reverend under the Evangeli- strategies like listening carefully
such issues in an improved where to report them," he society so that people live peace- cal Fellowship of Zimbabwe, I to what the next speaker is saying
manner. added. fully. urge every member of society to to avoid being led by emotions
"The reason why we have Dhewa however urged EFZ Reverend Nyasha Rich iden- be able to manage conflicts and and said though conflicts are
decided to impart skills service delivery champions tified different types of conflicts refrain from triggering commo- inevitable, people should bear in
to you as champions is so to be able to demand ac- as well as best ways in which they tions which may lead to antago- mind that communication solves
that you know how to hold countability in their wards. can be solved. nism," said Rich. everything.
leaders accountable. "If refuse collection is not “Conflicts are an enemy of unity Speaking at the same event, the The EFZ is a body under the
"It’s only trained champions done, let’s ask what would and peace and there are types EFZ Bishop Philip Mahove also Zimbabwe Heads of Christian
who know how to empower be taking place, if there is no of conflicts which are intra-con- put across the notion of effective Denominations which includes
others in the community. water let’s demand not only flicts, inter-personal conflicts, communication strategies and other three churches, Zimbabwe
We have issues of services answers, lets also proffer intra-group conflicts, inter-group advocacy in a way to build up Catholic Bishops Conference,
delivery which need urgent solutions to these challenges. conflicts, all these conflicts exist long standing peace and unity. Zimbabwe Council of Churches
attention like roads and "Let’s also understand the in our today’s societies. "People should be well conver- and the Union for the Develop-
sewer networks. For us to nature of the leaders we Just to take a mile of explanation, sant with their communication ment of the Apostolic Churches
address this, we need people work and live with in our intra-conflict is a conflict within a strategies so that they will be in Zimbabwe Africa.
who stand for such issues. wards. We also need to
If you as champions are approach our management Zimbabweans in 'war for survival ' – VISET
well trained, you can then and every council meeting From page 5
mobilize other residents that is full councils, quarterly
on how best to demand ac- review and budget consulta- world peace as the price is too platform of their annual General theme End Racism. Build Peace.
countability," said Selipiwe. tion meetings so that we can heavy to pay’. Assembly to bring together the Zimbabwe attained independen-
Development and local go- even break down this subject VISET urged the world at large warring parties and declare ce in 1980 after the liberation
vernance expert Didymus to our fellow citizens," he as they celebrate the day to strive an end to the war," read the war struggle where several black
Dhewa said as local develop- added. to bring to an end to the Russia statement. lives were lost in the fight for
ment champions, there was GRRA's Mtapa Ward 6 Ukraine war as part of Interna- The day was established in 1981 racial equality and the right to
need for them to put more chairperson Sipiwe Nzira tional Day of Peace. by the United Nations under self-determination.
focus on solutions rather urged the trained champions "We hope that as the world resolution UN 36/37 and is The nation is however plunged
than challenges. to change their attitude to commemorates this year's Day dedicated to commemorating into yet another war for due
"As a champion you must assume leadership positions. of Peace, it brings home the and strengthening the ideals of to economic woes fighting the
be competitive because we "Let’s change our attitudes urgency to strive for the end to peace, both within and among all country.
don’t want to dwell much on in order for us to change the the Russia-Ukraine war and for nations and peace.
loopholes. There are many communities we come from. the United Nations to use the The day was celebrated under the
challenges we have in our "We need to change our
various wards with regards attitude so that we assume
to service delivery," he said. positions. We want to
He added that champions have women in leadership
are supposed to be accessible positions, we want a woman
and have knowhow of their to be our Mayor next year as
geographical location among well as considerable women
other factors. representation in council
"As a local champion, there because they can be better
are many things you ought leaders than men," Nzira
to adopt. A local champion said.
must be accessible, be a GRRA Finance director
person who talks to everyone Taurai Demo urged the par-
and engage with everyone ticipants to go and equip
without favoritism or taking others as it was part of the
sides. We want service community's wishes that
delivery champions who will leaders will also be born
leave a lasting legacy of prof- from GRRA.
fering solutions to the long
standing challenges affecting
the city.

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 9

CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

Government to revoke S.I 38 of 21 on errant irrigation scheme farmers

Beverly Bizeki laziness or not. progress. Chief Nhema
"When we encounter challen- "Our fencing was becoming a
Government is set ges with our equipment, those problem since Care Interna- (i) cannot or does not make irrigable area within such
to revoke Statutory renting the plots do not come so tional fixed the fence halfway
Instrument 38 of 21 that we can solve these mainte- in 2015 which was now being efficient use of the agricultu- period of the order being served
on errant farmers in irrigation nance problems together, only destroyed by rust and leaks,"
schemes who do not utilize the a few will show up," said Chief said Manyawi. ral facilities available in the towards him or her as may be
land for themselves but instead Nhema. S.I 38 of 21 gives power to the
are renting out the farms to Dr Masuka promised that Provincial land officer at the Ir- irrigable area; or specified in the order:
other people. action will be taken to address rigation Scheme to evict errant
Chief Nhema born Rangarirai the issue. farmers who rent out farms (ii) conduct his or her agri- Irrigation farming has been
Bwawanda raised the concerns "The rule is that those who are or those who go against the
to the Minister of Lands, Agri- not willing to utilize plots on farming programs set out for cultural activities in a manner earmarked as one of the mitiga-
culture, Fisheries, Water and their own should be replaced. that certain period.
Rural Development Dr Anxious You are no longer allowed to Section 42 (2) of the S.I 38 of which is detrimental to other tion measures towards Climate
Jongwe Masuka citing it as a rent out because of the funds 2021 reads
major challenge when it comes and inputs that will be availed (2) If— (a) Any occupier has occupiers; the provincial land Change effects in a move meant
to the maintenance of irrigati- to irrigation farmers," said failed to comply with— (i) Any
on equipment and supplying Masuka. provisions of these regulations; officer may direct the occupier, to ensure food security.
Siya during the official opening The Irrigation Scheme which or (ii) Any term or condition
of Fuve-Panganai Irrigation was established in 1990 is in reasonably attached to any by written order, to leave the
Scheme B in Zaka Central cons- a dilapidated state with major Permission given in terms of
tituency on September 17. challenges being fencing, leaks these regulations; or (iii)
"Our challenge is that the and valves which have since a written order of the provin-
people in this place do not been repaired as revealed cial land officer made in terms
farm on their own, they rent by the section B chairperson of these regulations; or
out the farms. We do not even Ranganai Manyawi while the (b) the provincial land officer
know whether it is because of rehabilitation process is still in considers that an occupier—

-

10 TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News

CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

Can Zimbabwe fend off Climate Change effects?

With half of national irrigation schemes in dire state

Minister Masuka (centre) stressing a point properly done. situation despite raising fees
“Also on fertilizer application, every month. There is massive
Emmanuel Chitsika Speaking during a tour of Fu- is no single scheme that will it seems you are way behind water leakages as some valves
ve-Panganai irrigation scheme need to be rehabilitated in four because ideally, we need four have ceased to function and
With Climate Chan- in Masvingo’s Zaka district on to five years. All those irrigation split application due to leach- thus water is lost day and night
ge being a reality September 17, 2022, the Mi- schemes with a total of 26 450 ing as the way you irrigate your and after the five years you
on the doorstep, nister of Lands, Agriculture, hectares, half are lying idle and crops promotes leaching (do- promise to revisit the area, you
efforts seem to have been made Fisheries, Water and Rural De- not operating nationwide. wnward loss of nutrients). Also won’t realize any progress.
by the government of Zimbabwe velopment Dr Anxious Masu- “We must move on from that I advise you to swiftly come “The other challenge on the
towards adoption of mitigatory ka expressed concern over the cycle of just moving around up with post-emergence grass part of our farmers is laziness
measures to fight the scourge of state of the irrigation schemes rehabilitating schemes becau- combating measures so that it as they prefer renting out plots
the new-norm (climate change) saying only half were operatio- se by the time we will be done weeds remain under effective to farming themselves. When
as well as its devastating effects nal while the rest are in need of rehabilitating them, some we control. As they have mentio- there are problems like pump
while at the same time trying to rehabilitation, a situation that would have worked on could be ned, the harvest of 7-8 tonnes breakdowns, those tenants will
ensure food security on a natio- serves no good towards rea- in need of repairs. So we need a mentioned won’t be realized not contribute towards repairs.
nal scale. lizing desired goals. new approach to get rid of this but the worst case scenario These farmers are not coope-
With the Sustainable Develop- “You see, right now as we stand challenge and the attainment of would be four tonnes/hectare,” rating under such circumstan-
ment Goal (SDG) number 2 here, this irrigation scheme vision 2030 begins with us here said Marapira. ces,” said chief Nhema.
aiming to ‘End hunger, achie- had totally collapsed. Instead as all the other stakeholders are Chief Nhema born Rangarirai The small scale holder farmers’
ve food security and improved of government and other deve- present here to contribute to- Bwawanda (whose area the revitalization programme be-
nutrition and promote sustai- lopment partners’ funds being wards such a goal,” said Masu- scheme falls under) bemoan- gan in 2016 with the aim of
nable agriculture’, great strides used towards the expansion of ka. ed the practice of stream bank reducing the vulnerability of
have or are being made to en- these irrigation schemes to ot- His sentiments were echoed by cultivation which he claims is concerned farmers to food and
sure Zimbabwe gears towards her parts of the country, we are his deputy Davis Marapira who already underway on the ca- nutrition insecurity, but six
realization of that dream and here again at Fuve-Panganai for also weighed in telling farmers tchment of the water supplier years down the line governme-
ensure food security. the purpose of rehabilitating to ensure correct application Siya dam and that would ne- nt is still to witness the sche-
Use of irrigation schemes has the very scheme we would have of fertilizers to deal with defi- gatively impact on success of mes operating at full capacity
been adopted as one of the used money in establishing. ciency diseases the maize crop irrigation schemes where Fu- because of challenges ranging
measures to ensure food securi- “From now onwards, we need being toured were exhibiting. ve-Panganai won’t be spared from one place to the other.
ty and do away with the negati- to adopt the business model “The maroonish colour sho- either. As Masvingo province is home
ve effects of Climate Change. aligned to Vision 2030 under wing on the leafs of these plants “Under my area of jurisdiction to the country’s biggest water
However there seem to be a dis- the ‘V30 accelerator’ is one that show that there was incorrect (Nhema Chieftaincy) when it bodies in Tugwi-Mukosi, Lake
turbing trend on whether the will make sure a success story application of fertilizers as the comes to the point you raised Mutirikwi, Bangala, Siya, Ma-
use of irrigation schemes would is written here and we are not plants are showing deficiency minister that when doing busi- nyuchi, Manjirenji, Muzhi and
be useful to achieve the aim as going to come back here for the in the basal fertilizer that was ness, government would suffer Mushandike dams among ot-
most schemes are reportedly in sake of rehabilitating the sche- applied and it could also mean from incurring expenses as a hers, it remains to be seen if it
dire state of dilapidation. me. From now onwards, there that fertilizer analysis was not result of deterioration in in- will live up to its billing and as-
vestments, there is an irriga- sume responsibility of guaran-
tion scheme already underway teeing national food security.
at Siya dam’s catchment area. With such a host of challenges
Right now if you could one day bedeviling the sector, it re-
visit my place on a Saturday, mains to be seen whether the
you would feel pity for those financial and resource contri-
subjects I would be fining for butions towards irrigation far-
that offense. Their argument ming would play the expected
being they are benefiting no- role towards fighting climate
thing as compared to people change effects as well as resto-
downstream Siya dam. ring Zimbabwe’s status as food
“They came up with a model basket of the region.
of irrigation scheme but if you Partners like Agriculture Fi-
ask its leaders, you would rea- nance Corporation (AFC), Ag-
lize they are going nowhere in riculture Rural Development
terms of progress. Every year Association (ARDA), Inter-
they are busy repairing the national Fund for Agricultu-
scheme, so my point is you re Development (IFAD) and
need to capacitate them. We Smallholder Irrigation Revita-
are happy here but the dam lization Programme (SIRP) are
situation is critical and needs among those working towards
urgent intervention to fix other resuscitation of the irrigation
infrastructure and electricity sector.
supply which used to be the-
re. Zimbabwe National Water
Authority (Zinwa) is virtual-
ly doing nothing to serve the

TellZim News News > 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News 191

CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

Minister Masuka opens Zimbabwe
Farmers Union 82 Annual Congress

...Says 'Presidential Blitz Tick' grease scheme reduces disease-induced cattle deaths by 50%

Tinaani Nyabereka bilitation and Development Plan,

Gweru-Minister of Lands, Horticulture Recovery and Growth

Plan, Integrated Agriculture Infor-

Agriculture, Fisheries, mation Management System, and

Water and Rural Develop- more recently, a Tobacco Trans-

ment, Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka formation Plan were launched. A

yesterday said government is open Fisheries and Aquaculture Deve-

to creating an enabling environme- lopment Plan is being finalized. The

nt to accelerate economic growth winter wheat season has shown that

through agriculture and other inter- working collectively and collabo-

ventions. ratively, we can achieve self-suffi-

Dr Masuka made the remark while ciency. An unprecedented 80 000

addressing farmers, stakeholders ha have been put under wheat with

and business community during an expected harvest of over 384 000

the official opening the Zimbabwe metric tonnes (MT), the highest in

Famers Union 82nd annual congress the history of the country.

in Gweru. "We must build on this momentum

The congress ran for three days into the summer season to assure

under the theme ‘Accelerating our nation of perennial food security

Alliance for Food Systems Transfor- away from the episodic weather-de- Dr Masuka
terred food security escapades of
mation’ the past. With the Presidential 145 of 2019. Land is an economic enabler. I "The Annual Production and Productivi-

"There are other interventions put Climate-proofed Input Scheme urge all A1 and A2 farmers to use this pro- ty Return Forms are now the basis for the

in place to create an enabling en- (Pfumvudza/Intwasa) now better ductively and to complete the Annual Pro- issuance of 99-year leases," he said.

vironment for accelerated growth, fine-tuned so that what is grown duction and Productivity Returns.

among them irrigation development

under the Irrigation Development or reared is determined by the re- Masvingo loses over 25k hectares to veld fires

Alliance, a stakeholder approach to quirements of the agro-ecological
region, and the establishment of 35
accelerate the establishment of 350

000 hectares of irrigation by 2025 000 Farmer Field Schools across 35 Beverly Bizeki The document further states that EMA
000 villages, we are laying a firm has supported 18 farm projects in Gutu,
from the current 185 000 ha. foundation for resilient and robust The Environment Management Masvingo and Zaka to harvest thatch grass
agricultural growth. In the process, Agency (EMA) has reported that 29 bundles which like hay is prone to burning.
"Regarding mechanization, govern- some 3.5 million rural households 730.31 hectares of land have been "So far 5 233 combed bundles have been
and 500 000 peri-rural (previously burnt down in Masvingo province since the produced, with a further 375 not yet
ment and its stakeholders envisage peri-urban) families are benefitting beginning of the fire season which spans combed. This has resulted in an area
countrywide," he added. from 31 July to 31 October. measuring 590.5 hectares being protected
availing 9 000 tractors under Dr Masuka however highlighted that A document released by the Agency shows from veld fires," read the document.
through the Presidential Blitz Tick that most veld fires in the province are A Model anti-fire project with a total of 41
various schemes, with government Grease Scheme, there was decrease caused by land clearing. beneficiaries designed to serve as a model
in disease induced cattle deaths by "For the fires noted and attended to so far, for fire management was also established
contribution being 4 500 tractors 50% paving way for national head 27% have been caused by land clearing, and in Bon Domi Farm in ward 1 in Zaka.
rebuilding. 36% are unknown. Other causes document- "The project components include the pre-
and over 200 combine harvesters. "Regarding smaller stock, the Pre- ed are charcoal making, burning of waste, paration of fire breaks around ash pits (ash
sidential Rural Poultry Scheme and fireguard construction and suspected pits have been observed over the years
"The localization of projects has the Presidential Goat Scheme, both hunting," read part of the document. to be a source of uncontrolled veld fires),
recently launched, will spur growth In the fight against veld fires, the Agency construction of a perimeter fireguard
been extended to equipment ma- in this sub-sector. In the 2020/21 has managed to support the construction of and fire breaks between plots, harvesting
season, the Pfumvudza/Intwasa fireguards on 28 farms, with a total length of grass for hay bales and thatch grass
nufacture, dam construction and lo- programme contributed to an of 333.3km protecting 159 930 hectares of bundles.
increase of 41% in national produc- land. "Beekeeping, hay bales and thatch grass
calization of fertilizer and chemicals tion, with productivity levels also The Agency also reportedly made efforts harvesting are livelihood interventions
increasing from about 0.5MT/ha to to fight veld fires by supporting the har- within the project designed to help in fire
production. In all these endeavors, 1.3MT/ha.We are accelerating the vesting and production of hay bales which suppression," added the document.
capacitation of our extension staff, helps to reduce biomass that may are prone To date, a fireguard measuring 26 km has
government will be an active player now called AGRITEX Business. to burning. been constructed around Bon Domi Farm
"Regarding legislative changes, go- "So far 7 464 hay bales have been prepared and 88 hay bales and 405 thatch grass
and facilitator," said Dr Masuka. vernment is seized with the review in Masvingo and Zaka districts, protecting bundles produced and resultantly, no fire
of various land related acts and the an area measuring 415.2hectares," read has been recorded on the farm so far.
He added that the National Food 99-year lease, and those related to another part.
the marketing of grain, including SI
Safety Regulations was ready to

ensure all consumers had access to

comprehensive information about

how and where food is produced,

empowering them to make informed

choices.

"National Agriculture and Food

Policies are meant to promote the

production of affordable nutritious,

sustainably produced food while

remunerating all farmers and food

workers, building resilience to vul-

nerabilities shocks and stress.

"Agriculture Recovery Plan,

Livestock Recovery and Growth

Plan, Accelerated Irrigation Reha-

12 News TELL ZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Midlands based "In Zambia, we recently Over Resources is a Zambian
youth reap through engaged big corporations that
are recognized nationwide based company that supplies
SADC region there through Over Resources
organization also run by a mining consumables to small
fellow Zimbabwean youth. We
are now providing technical scale gold miners and also par-
services in exploration, mine
surveys, grade control, shaft tnering in mining and mineral
sinking, mine planning and
design and mining contrac- processing projects.
tor. The multi-million dollar
project is already in motion ASC is already operating in
because it's a long term ini-
tiative," said Pfende. Mumbwa and Mazabuka
Over Resources top protocol
Shingayi Saga who is based in regions in Zambia.
Zambia confirmed the colla-
boration citing that mining, Survey, geology and mining
small scale and commercial
has good opportunities that have been key in the transition
are at youth's disposal in the
SADC region. of small scale mining hotspots
"The project is new and yet to
grow but it is receiving a lot of like Shurugwi, Gwanda,
promises. As Over Resources,
we were tasked with duty Kwekwe, Lower Gweru and
to select a panel of mining
experts and Mr Pfende was Mhondoro.
more appropriate for the job.
I feel that such engagements Youth across Zimbabwe have
will put youths on the spotlight
in terms of exposure to formal taken the initiative of forma-
way of the mining business
in the entire region. I believe lising their mining produc-
that youth have taken over
the mining industry but I feel tions a clarion call that has
they lack support from respe-
ctive governments in terms of been preached by government
capital and granting of mining
licenses," said the former Jena towards realisation of vision
mine worker.
2030.

The 28 year old mining expert

has already engaged with

Masvingo based small scale

and upcoming miners from

Zaka in Makaha area a move

that has seen ASC chipping in

by supplying shaft sinking and

plant setup.

An attempt to contact

Masvingo based small scale

miner Panashe Guyo was

fruitless until time of writing.

The deal is aimed at pro-

fessionalising Masvingo

based miners at the moment

producing tonnage of gold per

Eng Pfende (Second from right) with foreign investors annum from various mines to

Fidelity.

Branton Matondo Zimbabwe towards achieve- youth to professionalise mining
ment of professionalism. be it small scale or immature
Envisioned national Mining prospectus and archite- commercial mining.
mantra 'youth em- ctural survey Architeca Survey In an interview with TellZim
powerment through Consultancy is a fast growing News, Architeca Survey Con-
mining' has been realised by a sector that has allowed the sultancy director Engineer
Midlands based mining firm movement of informal miners Norman Pfende said youth
which has now grown from to commercial mining over the should utilize the vast opportu-
humble Kwekwe beginnings to past decade. nities engrained in the mining
breaking into the SADC region A youth led mining survey and industry as his firm broke into
and engaging other youth prospectus company is taking the SADC region from modest
driven small scale miners across heed to government’s call for beginnings in Kwekwe.

NOTICE

APPLICATION FOR CESSION

Notice is hereby given that application will be made at Zaka Rural District Council for a Cession
from January Vongai (Cedant) ID No 14-055054 G 04 in favour of Walter Chitava (Cessionary)
ID 22-071043 N 83 in respect of Lease No (Stand) 35576, Madzivanyika Business Centre, Zaka.

Any Person claiming to have objections in connection with the issue of such cession are hereby
required to lodge the same at Zaka Rural District Council offices within 14 days from the date
of publication of this notice.

Dated this 22 day of September 2022.

Walter Chitava (Cessionary)
Murerekwa School Bag 21, Zaka

January Vongai (Cedant)
Chamburukira School Bag 122, Jerera

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

We should be frightened by drug abuse in Mutare - Chief Svosve

Branton Matondo challenge is affecting many youth This publication got in touch with Chief Svosve
especially those that are idle. The one drug addict from Hobhouse, a
The bigger chunk of youth in situation has been made worse by low density suburb in Mutare who added the source. rences, one being recent
the border town of Mutare the sharp rise of poverty levels and spoke on condition of anonymity arrest of drug suppliers
have gone craze with drug lack of occupation. The dilemmas drugs were everywhere alleging Cases of drug paddlers in Sakubva, Dangamvura
abuse due to idle minds and the that we are facing as a city is that that most houses are now drug and Chikanga.
continued scourge of poverty, a the industrial sector is no more and taverns thereby enabling easy falling in the hands of Police recovered 120
social custodian has said. so are recreational facilities," said access. grammes of crystal meth
With majority of unemployed Chief Svosve. "Gone are the days when we used to Mutare Criminal In- and 15 kilograms of
youth across the city’s suburbs With majority of industries in get drugs in remote locations and mbanje.
falling prey to Methamphetamine Mutare closed, families have now secluded places. At the moment vestigation Depart-
better known as Guka or Mutoriro turned to selling second hand people are now selling drugs in their
which is currently going for US$ 20 clothing at dotted centres in backyards, especially marijuana ment (CID) Drugs and
a gramme, marijuana, bronclere Chikanga, Sakubva and agricultu- and mutoriro because they know
which is ranging between US$ 8 ral produce that stream daily from that hotspots like Motomoto and Narcotic Section have
and 15, and other unknown drugs surrounding areas like Honde places like Old Nandos are now
that make their way through the Valley, Chipinge, Bocha, Rusape on police radar. It's now a job been common occur-
Mozambican border from a foreign and Dora estate. and people are surviving on that.
channel, the future sanity of the The high rate of competition in We know of backyard sellers in
city hangs on a pin. these two informal sectors has led Sakubva who sell drugs 24/7," said
Traditional leader and Director to a sharp rise in poverty since the source.
of Mhakwe Heritage Foundation most fail to face the competiti- He added that the mixture of drugs
Trust (an organization which rests ve challenge. Chief Svosve added and popular alcoholic beverage
on ubuntuism) Chief Svosve said it that high poverty level is the major Teku Teku manufactured in Mutare
is high time responsible authori- culprit. and going for $1 for two bottles at
ties take drastic measures because "Poverty is the chief cause. Drug retail price is the order of the day.
everyone should be alarmed and abuse and spread of other illicit "Teku Teku is cheap and readily
terrified by the spread of the social social deeds is all because of despe- available. Doing drugs and
and medical evil. ration to pass the day. It's a matter drinking such at the same time is
"Let me hasten to say that everyone of survival," added the social what makes the day here because
should be frightened because this custodian. we do not have anything to do,"

Z

TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News 13

Gweru police ban carrying Africa leaders, please tell our president the truthadies and gentlemen so much has
been said of Queen Elizabeth iii’s de-

of dangerous weapons in Lath as she was laid to rest on Septem-
ber 19 but the talking point was what most
critics of African governments have referred but don’t you think she has suffered enough?
to as the ‘humbling of the continent’s heads Yaaa she has suffered and mbori nenyayaya
of State and government’ as they travelled yei chaizvo if it is ever there? it also reminds
to Buckingham palace in Zupcos. Yes Ma- me of Mai Sikhala? I hear she was arrested
and later given free bail. Don’t you think she
public places has suffered enough nekuvarirwa kwemu-
rume wake for such a long time? Again iye
Sikhala haasati asuffer zvikakwana here? We
Zupco eikoko kkkk, kutoita standing aka- all know he is innocent and his is just being
zarisa kkkk. Of course, zvoto zvine mazera persecuted for speaking out the truth? This
takazvionera pamhuno sefodya and whether is what we went to war for, yes I died for this
we like it or not. Kkkk zvakaoma nemadiro country so that we are not imprisoned for
anoita flamboyance some of our African lea- exercising their rights, ndikzvifunga ndoche-
ders, I am still wondering the kind of feeling ma nxaaa.
in the buses which some netizens have sar- Guys, I hear some people are sweating and
castically said one was driven by the Croc losing sleep as they fight tooth and nail to
though he wasn’t there. Yeah at times one is re-introduce the Green Bomber Service or
forced to swallow pride and stoop that low NYS kkk. Haaa even if the so-called Patriotic
while as well as dancing to the current tune Bill sails through, we do not need the re-int-
and such was the case in the Great Britain. roduction of Border Gezi initiated useless
But honestly speaking, these white people programme which only serves to revoke sad
ka, mwari ave navo. They can’t treat our own memories in the minds of those who suffered
presidents like that imi ah. Vavo tikavadaro at their hands during election times. Where
vanofara nxaaa kkkk. on this Planet Earth is one taught to love? If
Chete iwo maPresidents achowo akapusa patriotism refers to one’s love for own count-
Regai vajairirwe to that extent, they cannot ry, then how can someone be forced to show
tell our president the truth about what is affection? Of course being brainwashed and
causing the economic meltdown than always indoctrinated with the useless ideas and ide-
talking about sanctions. Masisi was here ologies that are prevalent at that kind of trai-
Yeukai Munetsi according to the Maintenance of Peace and for Agricultural show and he talked about ning does not make any sense to the youth
Order Act (MOPA) Chapter 11:23. sanctions. Ramaphosa met Biden, he talks of today.
Gweru- Following "I Chief Superintendent Tambudzai Bibian about Sanctions. I used to envy Ramaphosa After all makatombozvizama mukaona ku-
a rise in cases of Gumpo of the Zimbabwe Republic Police not knowing he is also a coward kutokund- sashanda kwazvo ndiko kusaka ndambo-
violence with most (ZRP) being the regulating authority for Gweru wa naPopi or Phopi hameno ikoko, yes that ti chagwinyirwa neZanu bodo shuwa. You
perpetrators arrested being Urban police district covering area of jurisdic- lady was offside but I like her guts, telling have tried to impart propaganda to the ter-
found armed with machetes, tion extending from Midlands State Universi- ED that she managed to hold the bull by its tiary institutions learners by calling the use-
axes, knives, among other ty (MSU) extending to Fletcher High School, balls kwete zvna Ramaphosa who goes to less programme with different names like
weapons, Gweru Dayslesford, Coolmoreen Plots, Greenvale, complain about Zimbabwe to America ins- citizenship education, national strategic stu-
Police has banned the carrying Ridgemont, Hertfordshire, Montrose Plots, tead of coming to Zim Directly. Yes sanc- dies but it serve no purpose. Patriots should
of dangerous weapons in the Woodlands, Mkoba 20, Mkoba 19, Mkoba tions are there and should be removed but be bred through a better system of gover-
public places. 14, Mkoba 5, CSC, Heavy Industry, Dabuka, they have to go but we have no capacity to nance not izvi nekuti chekudzidza chaicho
The ban is to span over the Southview extension back to MSU, acting in remove them, why not putting effort in what kubva kwamuri hapana saka zvitori nani
next three months from terms of section 4 of Maintenance Of Peace we can like arresting corruption, crippling kusiyana nazvo mutidzikamire. Ivo vakaz-
October 1 to December 31, And Order Act [Chapter 11:23] [Hereinafter nepotism and avoiding human rights abuses vitanga ana Border Gezi vakasazotsakatiswa
2022. referred to as MOPA], do hereby temporarily as well as doing free and fair elections.
Communicating through a prohibit the carrying in public (whether openly I have now seen that it’s a here vonenerwa kunzi voda kubvisa
public notice on September or by concealment in a public place or public problem to give vice hurumende nechisimba vachishan-
19, Chief Superintendent thoroughfare) or public display of any of the presidents the pre- disa programme iyoyi.
Tambudzai Bibian Gumpo sidency, I supported Ko kune vakainda through it, what
said the ban was passed To page 14 Ruto even in the Con-
Court but I am now are the benefits if you realized any
seeing I wasted my sup- other staffing government depart-
port. The newest pre- ment and ministries with incom-
sident in African presi- dent has joined petent workers on the pretext they
other AU leaders in talking about sanctions. are patriots. If you have any desire to do so,
then just implement the thing at party level
and avoid undue influence to those unwil-
Please Mr Ruto, tell your fellow president ling to be demonized with corruption and
what needs to be done for Zimbabwe to be senseless spirit of false nationalism.
better, if he doesn’t know why can’t he just I heard Chief Nhema was at it again recent-
shut up or come here ndizomuudza. After all ly when he invited Jongwe Masuka to his
he can also use Zupco kupinda nepaChimus- homestead on a Saturday to witness how
ana coming to see Mapombi kkkk. he fines people kkkk. Hanzi huyai muone
But this guy called Hichilema seem to be ndichiripisa vanhu and mochema imi kkkkk.
doing better for his country but is he afraid Ndezvekudanira vanhu izvozvo nxaa. This
to tell Mnangagwa the truth, after all they is only a reflection of how chiefs use their
are in the same choto since zvine mazera. He power to force people to vote for someome
is a neighbouring president he should advice whom they don’t want. Five Million votes
umwe wake. Zvino mmm, all three guys are dzichasvinwa dzikabuda kwaNhema uko
afraid to tell the truth. I wish dai Julius ato- kkkk. anyway, sanhu haritemi dombo Ran-
ri zvake president, he is the one who always ga, one day zvichakuwana but iye Jongwe
speak his mind kkkkk. Zvino if they are af- wacho ndiye upiwo, hanzi the government
raid like this who will tell him the truth va- will will give 35 000 villages 35 000 zvikoto-
komana, who? ra kkk. Vanhu kuoomberera zvakadaro, why
Ko iko kuno kuChitima ndakaseka zvangu not look for areas suitable for goat produc-
ndanzwa kune vanhu vaitaura pamusoro tion and concentrate there pakuti every vill-
pekukwidzwa mabhazi kwana Chauruka, ko ge? Ko kana rikafa, what if its stolen, zvimwe
ivo pavanoinda kwaLukashenko vachitenga zvinhu tangai mabvunzawo isu ana mapom-
maGolden Dragon kuti tiashandise munen- bi tinoonera musati mangoita. So the Gotora
ge makanyarara wani. As in our case, I just will be on tracking system servicing which
hope and trust that Fredricke Foreign af- goats. This is just another dummy being sold
fairs would tell his boss ED how it feels to to the rural people or it’s a sign of running
be in the bus at the expense of the heavily short of new propaganda ideas? Where is Dr
guarded luxurious motorcades. Kkkkk nda- Stop it when all this nonsense is being said?
kangoseka hangu kuti saka security dza- Ko where is this lady uyu who was alleged-
kakwanawo here mubhazi nevarindwi vadzo ly raped by the who cabinet, ari kupi Susan
or vakangonzi muri safe vakabwandira asi Mutami. Ko nyaya yake yakazodii zviya?
nechemumoyo vaine mapundu ehasha. Ko What happened to the case against the pre-
iyo America ndicho chibaba ka unozviramba sident? What happened to her giving a spee-
kuti wakaita sei?Dai aakauyawo uku Putin ch at UN? But ndakambotaura hangu kuti
aikwana muCoach nevamwe but haana kuz- this Susan is a Baba Jukwa scam vamwe
vikwanisa sezvo vakavharirana naZelenskiy vakti ndinopenga, now akati zii, let’s wait for
paKyiv apo. elections muchamuona ouya hake I tell you
Please allow me to express my frustration to kkkk, kana pane akashing please tell the pre-
the manner in which Marry has and is being sident kuti hokoyo naSusan Mhosva hairovi
treated despite her deteriorating health. kkkk, hokoyo naSusan kkkk.
Haaa munyika muno utungamiri uhu he- I really miss Dr Stop It greet her for me
nenge hwakangamwa hukarutsa nemoyo please, I miss Mphoko mukomana wezvitiyo
nekutidai vachiri nayo moyo they should Mphoko. I hear ED is lobbying SADC leaders
have done something to save the soul in to boycott December USA-Africa summit coz
distress. Yes she may have a case to answer iye haadiweko, Mboko imboko!!!

14 News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

Woman disappears after
dumping infant in bush

scene," said the man.

Another man who was selling

his second hand wares said he

suspected a mother who at some

point asked him how much his

wares were going for could be

the mother of the child.

"I remember a woman who was

breastfeeding a child just a few

meters from the scene. She was

wearing white trousers. We

even engaged in a short conver-

sation after she asked on how

File picture much my wares were going for.
It's a shocking scene indeed,"
Branton Matondo the incident which left them said the man. Gweru men up for 10 cases
shell shocked. The child who was lying in the of unlawful entry, theft
Mutare-A bizarre An elderly man (name unkno- sun was dripping with sweat
incident left pas- wn) who the ‘Good Samaritan’ but what fascinated many was Tinaani Nyabereka and unlawfully entered into 10
sers-by and near- is found the baby crying in the that she was nicely dressed and different houses on separate
by ware sellers in shock along nearby grassland and said the laid on a fine wrapper. Gweru -two men were occasions.
the road that passes by Mutare incident has left him in a state One elderly woman at the scene last week arrested The two stole cash, cell phones,
Sports Club and Mutare rec- of disbelief. failed to hold back her feelings for alleged unlawful gas tanks, solar batteries,
reational park after an infant "I was just passing by and then as she wept bitterly. entry and theft cases that were laptops, television sets and
(whose age was approximately I saw ravens flying away from "How can another woman do reported in Mtapa and Mkoba various groceries all valued at
four months) was dumped by a tree. At that moment that's such a thing, it's inhumane," 19 ZW$ 2 599 444.
her mother and had to endure when I heard the voice of a said the lady. Midlands Police Spokesperson Police investigations went on
the scorching heat on Monday child crying. Curiosity led me The child was taken to Mutare Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko after getting a tip which then
(September 19). into the bushy area and that's Central Police Headquarters in
Mutare residents flocked the when I found the baby, crying the Central Business District
scene to bear first witness to aloud. It's a shocking and sad (CBD).

however applauded the led off to the arrest of the two
Gweru police ban carrying of dangerous weapons in public places community for supplying that suspects.
led to the arrest of the two. The recovered property was
From page 13
"I would like to applaud worth ZW$ 1 706 424-00 and

following weapons or items authorised to seize without person who fails to comply with members of the public who iron bars used in the com-
capable of use as weapons warrant, any weapon or item this prohibition notice shall be supplied positive information mission of the offences were
namely, catapults, machetes, capable of use as a weapon, guilty of an offence and liable to that led to the arrest of the two recovered.
axes, knobkerries, swords, found in the possession of any a fine not exceeding level 5 or to suspects. Nine complainants have

knives or daggers for a period person in contravention of this imprisonment for a period not "Police have cleared cases since positively identified the
of three months that is from prohibition notice, and shall exceeding six months or to both committed during the period recovered property.
October 1 to December 31, 2022 place in safe custody every such fine and such imprison- extending from May to The two suspects were taken
September 2022," he said. to Gweru Magistrate Court
because cases involving the weapon or item so seized so ment," read the notice.
use of these weapons are now that it may be submitted to the Cases of murder involving use It is alleged the duo of Gibson for initial appearance on
rampant and threatening the jurisdiction of the court to be of machetes have been reported Marifanda (44) of Sekope September 16, 2022 and were
very existence of public safety. dealt with in accordance with in the Midlands province where Township in Gweru and remanded in custody for
gold mining is a major activity Tawanda Moyo (25) of no further trial at a later date.
"By virtue of this notice any the law.
police officer is, in terms of "It is declared, in terms of and attracting scores of people fixed abode have been moving
around armed with iron bars
section 4 (5) of MOPA, hereby section 4 (4) of MOPA, that any referred to as Amakorokoza.

Police blitz nets 11 armed robbery, murder, theft suspects

Tinaani Nyabereka/ "We thank the public (63), Complete Mpofu
(39), Petros Chivava
Yeukai Munetsi for cooperating with our (42), Admire Mpofu (18),
Bukhosi Mkandla (22)
Gweru-Following investigations in these of London Farm, Gweru,
a public outcry Evans Muzabani (20),
over a spate of a cases. Witness Nkomazana (22)
of Rubi, Tawedzerwa
"I also take this oppor- Zhou (27 ) of Zvishavane
, Evans Chikwenya (21)
tunity to warn the public of Shurugwi and Brian
Ncube (24) of Mambo in
number of criminal ac- that it is a serious crime Gweru.
Police recovered the
tivities, 11 suspects were to be in possession of a following property during
investigations: Nissan
arrested in Gweru Rural firearm without a licence Vanette motor vehicle
robbed from Shurugwi,
District after a police or to lend a firearm to an a Honda Civic car which
was being used on the
operation. unauthorized person. May commission of the cases,
seven firearms including
Midlands Police Pro- members of the public one pistol, three Bruno
rifles, three 303 rifles
vincial Spokesperson in possession of firearms

Inspector Emmanuel without appropriate

Mahoko expressed authority take advantage

gratitude to the public of the window period up Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko

for working with the to September 30, 2022 and an assortment of live recovered was smuggled The 11 appeared initially
rounds of ammunition, into the country while appeared in court on
police through provision where they can surrender 15 cell phones, televi- one rifle had been lent to September 17, 2022 and
sion sets, gas cylinders, a the suspect by a firearm one suspect, Judge Dube
of essential information them to police without cutting torch and cash US licence holder with the was charged for unlawful
$1785. remaining five having possession of ammuni-
in tackling crime before being asked questions or The investigations es- been stolen during tion.
tablished that the pistol robberies.
urging holders of unlicen- charged criminally,"said

sed fire arms to surrender Mahoko

them before September The 11 suspects are London

30. Ncube (42), Judge Dube

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

Poor turnout at Chipinge Agricultural Show

Livingstone Mtetwa have done a great job by res- Guest of honor Hardlife Chirairai (blue) and Chipinge Show Society chair Samuel Maronge
pecting this occasion and ex-
CHIPINGE- Agricultu- hibiting your products and Chipinge Agricultural Show Chief Executive Officer (CEO) animals, sports and recreation
ral Show that was held services, indeed a lot has been comes only one week before Andrew Matibiri, said attracted associated with agriculture and
from Friday, September learnt. Manicaland Agricultural Show 14% more exhibitors than last animal husbandry.
16 to 18 2022 running on "In order to achieve a middle to be held in Mutare and two year with a total of 575 exhibi- The largest comprise a livestock
the theme 'Empowering, income society by 2030, one weeks after the Harare Ag- tors. show, a trade fair, competi-
enhancing and uplifting bu- of the major issues in that ricultural Show which the An agricultural show is a public tions, and entertainment.
sinesses under Covid-19 era', endeavour is food security. So I Zimbabwe Agricultural Society event exhibiting the equipment,
witnessed a lamentable turn appreciate all farmers who are
up of both product and service working tirelessly and utilising
exhibitors as well as spectators the rich fertile soils of farming
who came to witness this pro- region 1 in order to help the
vincial annual occasion. country to be food sufficient.
Chipinge Show Society Chair- "It has however been noticed
person Samuel Maronga who that farmers in Chipinge face a
gave the opening remarks on number of challenges inclusive
the official opening of the show of high input costs, soil fertility
on September 17 encouraged caused by low or high soil pH,
exhibitors to come in their poor post harvesting technolo-
numbers to showcase their gies, poor marketing technolo-
products and services. gies among others. Therefore,
"It is with lamenting hearts we call upon the governme-
that after organizing this show nt to help farmers in curbing
very few exhibitors turn up. these challenges so the vision
We do encourage more exhibi- of food security by 2030 can be
tors to come in support of the achieved, "said Chirairai.
show in the following year, the He concluded by encouraging
more the exhibitors, the more the youth to participate in
the spectators and more en- these events as they also learn
couragement to those who are from the best.
willing to fund," said Maronga. "The youth should shun abuse
The guest of honour Hardlife of drugs and venture into
Chirairai who stood in for projects that are able to sustain
Chipinge Town Secretary their livelihood as they are
James Mutemera, applauded the future of Zimbabwe. They
those who managed to exhibit have a task to grab as much
for a job well done. knowledge from their seniors
"I would like to appreciate all whilst they are still here,"
exhibitors here present, you concluded Chirairai.

Copper cables thief caged 10 years

Lydia Koto During the investigations, the
police officers received in-
A27 year-old man from formation that Kweshira was
Temeraire in Mashava dealing with copper.
will spend the next Assistant Inspector Ingwani
10 years behind bars after Albert, Sergeant Allan
being found guilty of stealing Mugweni and Terrence
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Mupedzi who is the security
Authority (ZESA) cables in supervisor at Gathsmine
former mining town. raided Kweshira's residence
Masvingo magistrate Innocent although he was not around
Mudzingwa on 21 September and recovered 4.5 kilograms of
2022 sentenced Anesu armored cables.
Kweshira to an effective prison However, Kweshira denied the
term. allegations before Mudzingwa
Representing the State, Nixon saying that he did not steal the
Chamisa told the court that on copper cables but rather he
July 31, 2022 at around 1000 picked them up in the bush.
hours, a team of police officers "I did not steal the copper
from Zimbabwe Republic cables but rather l came
Police (ZRP) Mashava was across them in the bush," said
carrying out some investiga- Kweshira.
tions to weed out culprits who
were stealing scrap metals However, he was convicted
within Shabanie and Mashava due to overwhelming State
mines and selling them to evidence and sentenced to 10
scrap buyers from Masvingo. years.

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

Huge, emotional send off for M-Hugo’s Madzokere, Madamombe

Madzokere's coffin being lowered down following the death of then “It is easier to replace a machine
school head. when it is broken not a human
Beverly Bizeki Chivi while Madamombe passed school because the attention On the same note, another resource like Madamombe.
away on the same day in Harare needed is two times more than bumper crowd attended Ma- As a church and a responsible
Asombre atmosphe- where he was battling injuries a normal school. Pupils there damombe’s homestead in authority, we have lost an asset,”
re engulfed Madondo sustained during the crash. have different challenges which Madamombe village, Buhera added Dr Mutumburanzou.
village in Gutu as Speaker after speaker described require serious attention to the to bid farewell to the late Madamombe left behind three
relatives, fellow school heads, Madzokere as an astute leader extent that the head is often Madamombe on Tuesday children; one daughter who is a
friends and church mates who had a calling in teaching called at midnight to attend to September 19. professional medical doctor and
thronged the Madzokere and leadership as shown by some issues,” said Mhike. RCZ education Secretary Dr two sons.
homestead to bid farewell to how he managed to transform She went on to say Madzokere Julius Witmos Mutumbu- Speaking at Madzokere’s
one of their own, James Clever Nemamwa Primary school to be was one of a rare breed of heads ranzou described Madamombe funeral, RCZ General Secretary
Madzokere who died in a an envy of many despite being a who are hard to find saying it as a mature man who displayed (GS) Tafadzwa Masimba said
horrific car crash near Feathers- rural school. was going to be difficult to fill maturity, wisdom and profes- it was not clear on what really
tone on September 15, 2022. Masvingo Provincial Education the gap he left. sionalism in his conduct with caused the accident but eye
Madzokere was traveling to Director Shyalatte Mhike Madzokere was born in 1963 special ability to network with witnesses said the road was clear
Harare with fellow heads Sabelo described Madzokere as and he joined the Ministry different people which benefited and no car interfered with them.
Zivurawa (Ratidzo Zimcare) someone who had a calling of Education as a teacher in the school in various ways. “We are not sure what really
who also died on the spot and saying leading a Special needs 1985. He first became head of “He had the capacity to engage happened but eye witnesses said
M-Hugo Secondary School’s school was two times harder Hozvi Primary school in Bikita different stakeholders to help they saw the car travelling with
Alfred Madamombe who passed than a normal school. in 2001 before transferring to the school with food, clothing two left side wheels of the tar for
on three days after the accident. “Madzokere had a calling in Nemamwa in 2005. and learning materials. Orga- about 40 meters before hitting a
Zivurawa was buried on teaching and leading. It is He stayed there until he became nizations came in to assist with road signing post.
(Sunday) at his rural home in hard to lead a special needs he came to M-Hugo in 2020 infrastructure improvement “He is said to have tried to
with the current one being the control the car back on the road
BEIT Trust which is assisting the but it veered off to the other lane
school to construct a classroom and got off the road. There was
block,” said Dr Mutumburanzou. a ditch and the car is believed to
He went on to say the departed have gone into it before rolling
Madamombe was a God loving several times,” said Masimba.
man who had a Master’s degree An eye witness however saw the
in Theology and had a passion vehicle moving for a distance of
for furthering his studies as he about 40m with its left wheels
had another Master’s degree on gravel.
in Education and Diploma in Henry Murray School for the
Special needs. deaf Stanely Tavonga Feya was
He said the void left by lucky not to be part of the other
Madamombe will be difficult to three after he missed the journey
fill saying only machines were because he failed to be at the
easy to replace. rendezvous in time.

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

To advertise contact Theresa on 071 741 0792 or Brighton on 077 735 5808

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENCE LIQUOR LICENCE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO ALL
First scheduled (Section 2) First scheduled (Section 2) WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12) FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12)
In the estate of the late Ben Mudzonga of House
Application for the issue of a part II liquor licence for Application for the issue of a part II liquor licence for No// 24867 Runyararo West, Masvingo who died
NIGHT CLUB LIQUOR LICENCE. Special RestaurantLIQUOR LICENCE. at Masvingo on the 25th July 2011.

Notice is hereby given that an application in terms Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of All persons having claims against the above named
of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be estate are required to lodge them in detail with
be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue the undersigned not later than 30 days, and those
issue of a Night Club LIQUOR LICENCE in respect of a Special Restaurant LIQUOR LICENCE in respect indebted thereto are required to pay to the under-
of premises situated at 462 Ngundu Rural Service of premises situated at 2418 Lot 2 Clipsham Masvingo signed the amounts due by them within the same
Center, Chivi trading as The Eagles Night Club. trading as Eland Restaurant. period, failing which legal proceedings will be
taken for the recovery thereof.
All persons who have any objections to the applica- All persons who have any objections to the applica-
tion may lodge their objections in writing with the tion may lodge their objections in writing with the All persons having in their custody or possession
Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, not Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, not of any property belonging or relating to this estate
later than 14 days from the day of publication. later than 14 days from the day of publication. are required to deliver the same forthwith to the
undersigned.
DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 22 DAY OF September DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 22 DAY OF September
2022. 2022. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 23rh Day of
September 2022
Wonder Makaza Rejoice Gundura
371 Ngundu Rural Service Center 8347 Victoria Ranch Agnes Mudzonga
Chivi Masvingo House No// 24867 Runyararo West
Applicant Masvingo
Applicant
NOTICE

LIQUOR LICENCE

First scheduled (Section 2) NOTICE NOTICE
FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12)
SHOP LICENCE LIQUOR LICENCE
Application for the issue of a part II liquor licence for First scheduled (Section 2)
a Bar LIQUOR LICENCE. Notice is hereby given that application will be FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12)
made to the licensing Authority for the issue Application for the issue of a part II liquor licence
Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of of license to Godfrey Batisai trading as Oa- for a Special Bottle Store LIQUOR LICENCE.
Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be sis Restaurant Special to carry out retail bu- Notice is hereby given that an application in terms
made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue siness in respect of premises situated at CSC of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will
of Bar LIQUOR LICENCE in respect of premises Complex, Masvingo. be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the
situated at Mhandamabwe Business Centre, trading issue of Bottle Store LIQUOR LICENCE in respect
as Chapungu Bar. Application will be made at the same time for of premises situated at 3 Chinyu Bussiness Centre,
the business to be carried out under effective Mwenezi trading as Tagwirei Bottle Store.
All persons who have any objections to the applica- control of Fidelis Masango. All persons who have any objections to the applica-
tion may lodge their objections in writing with the tion may lodge their objections in writing with the
Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, not Dated Masvingo this 1st September 2022 Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare,
later than 14 days from the day of publication. not later than 14 days from the day of publication.
Fidelis Masango DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 30th DAY OF
DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 21st DAY OF Sept CSC Complex AUGUST 2022.
2022. Masvingo Sandra Ndlera
Chinyu Bussiness Centre
Ropafadzo Chapungu APPLICANT Mwenezi
Paradza Primary School APPLICANT
9069, Masvingo

APPLICANT

News TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022

Mutare city sporting facilities in state of neglect
Branton Matondo

Mutare-The current sorry
state of Mutare City Council
managed Sports Oval has
dispatched a lot of profuse talk from the

city’s sporting fraternity on the incapa-

bilities of local authority to maintain re-

creational facilities that are fundamen-

tal to youth development in sport and

social norms.

Just like the same old maintenance

sorrows stories of Mhangura, Rufaro,

Gwanzura, Baghdad, Cam and Motor

and Torwood stadiums only to mention

but a few, Sports Oval has grossly fallen

under the same disarray.

Top class cricket returns to Masvingo Aninvestigationonthehistoryofmain-
tenance indicated the theatre of Mutare
football last saw proper and standard
upkeep in the mid 90's (1994 - 96).

Graeme Nish Sikander Raza; Blessing Muza- encounter. Curran and whose At the moment, strip roads have
rabani and Innocent Kaia for the While the Rhinos will also be brothers Sam and infested the once green side of Mutare
Masvingo cricket opening fixture this weekend as without their national players, Tom currently play Old Township while the six stepped
lovers are in for a they are preparing to leave for both sides will have in their line for England. Ben who grand stands on the eastern side of the
treat this season Australia where they will be up players who have represent- plays county cricket pitch, entrance points and dressing
with the Masvingo based representing Zimbabwe in the ed Zimbabwe such as Roy Kaia, for Northamptonshi- rooms have dilapidated beyond re-
Southern Rocks cricket team T20 World Cup. Tendai Chisoro and Richmond re in the UK turned cognition.
set to play four one day Pro50 Kwekwe-based Midwest Rhinos Mutumbami who will be in the out for the Rocks last It has become difficult for the young
games and two four day Logan will be the Rocks’ opponents Rocks line up. season and was in fine generation to believe that Sports Oval
Cup games at Masvingo Sports on Saturday when they play a Also in the side this weekend form with the bat. once hosted premier league matches,
Club. one day 50 over match and the will be Ben Curran, who is the The Rhinos are division one and academy football acti-
Unfortunately the Rocks will two sides will meet again next son of a former Zimbabwean expected to be vities at one point being a home ground
be without their national stars Monday for another 50 over international, the late Kevin captained by Prince for now former Premier Soccer League
Masvaure and likely to (PSL) side Tanganda FC.
also include Brandon The former stadium to clubs like BAT
Mavuta and Carl Ramblers, Leeds Fc and Tanganda FC
Mumba in their side. was used on a hiring basis whereby
Raza is expected to teams paid money to council for use.
captain the Rocks At the moment academies (Under 12,
team on his return 15, 17) and division two teams tussle
from the World Cup. in the red dusted pitch while division
The 36 year-old, who one side Manica Diamonds Juniors use
had a stellar season the pitch for their day to day training
for the national side sessions.
and was hugely instru- Former Amazulu, Highlanders and
mental in securing national soccer star Blessing Gumiso
Zimbabwe’s quali- who was born and bred in Mutare
fication for the T20 said Sports Oval gave birth to football
World Cup which legends and it’s very sad how such a
starts in mid-October platform has become so desolate.
in Australia. "Sports Oval used to be so green and
He was able to repeat it was every kid's dream to play there.
his heroics in that Security was always intact. When we
qualifying tourna- were young we used to see talents like
ment in Bulawayo and Farai" Haulage" Gumiso, Wonder
in a one day series "Hanzu" Masunde, Talkmore Matondo,
win for Zimbabwe Joy Zvekare, Gilbert Sithole, Philmon
against Bangladesh in Chikodzore, Godfrey Masakure. It gave
Harare a few weeks us the will to also play soccer in Sports
later. His perfor- Oval. Now there is nothing, no watering
mances against the systems, people are using the pitch as
more fancied Bang- a short cut to Mutare CBD and the de-
ladesh side saw him vastating thing is that all that green is
rise to a world ranking gone," said Gumiso.
of four amongst one The former iBosso iBosso midfielder
day batters and also added that teens from Sakubva are
resulted in him being falling to drugs because such recreatio-
chosen as the Interna- nal facilities are not being utilized and
tional Cricket Council serving purposes.
(ICC) player of the "We achieved our dreams of playing
month in August. PSL via Sports Oval and opened my
Entrance to the academy here in South Africa but it all
Masvingo Sports Club started in Sports Oval. I feel sorry for
is free and it is hoped our kids who don't have recreational fa-
that a big crowd will cilities to start from. No wonder youth
turn up to watch from Sakubva are falling to drugs and
what should be a very alcohol abuse because there is nowhere
exciting game. to socialize and share positive ideas,"
added Gumiso.

To page 23

TELLZIM News >> 23 - 29 Sept 2022 News 15

Sport remains vital instrument of

social control- ZPCS Midlands Chief

Tinaani Nyabereka

Gweru- Zimbabwe Pri- ZPCS Midlands Zone A winners receiving the trophy
sons and Correctional
Services (ZPCS) Of- and Tug of War among others. ckon with particularly in infra- ge sport tournament which was vincial Headquarters, Zvisha-
ficer Commanding Midlands "Indeed their unwavering sup- structure development an area held some few months ago. vane Prison , Shurugwi Prison
sports gala has been described port in cash and kind illuminat- which might be of interest to "The Officer Commanding tour- and Mberengwa Prison. Zone B
as a vital instrument of social ed and propelled this event as the corporate world. nament is the final tournament comprised of Whawha Complex
control as it dovetail with the we managed to present quality "Thus our infrastructure deve- we are having this year after the that is Whawha Medium Prison,
institution's religious motto of medals and certificates courtesy lopment and business mana- Officer in Charge tournament Workshop and Whawha Young
discipline to members of the of the generous support from gement division is ever ready which was held some few mon- Offenders and lastly zone C
security. these corporate partners. As to enter into contracts with ths back. So all the participants which was made up of Conema-
In his official opening re- Zimbabwe Prisons Correctio- corporates and individuals in here are battling it out for top ra Open Prison, Kwekwe Prison
marks, Officer Commanding nal Service Midlands Province construction of residents and honours. and Gokwe Prison.
Midlands Province, Commis- we are forever grateful to char- office accommodation among "It is from these participants The Sports gala however saw
sioner Nelson Chikwature ming support we received from other projects. We hope that that we will then select our Zone A scooping the trophy,
said without the support from Global Sports, Active Sports, our relationship will continue provincial team which will re- US$ 250 prize money and gold
the corporate world, they were Moonlight Funeral Assuran- to blossom even to the extent present the province at the medals after it was ranked as the
not going to reach the level of ce, George Mitchell, Greynut of impacting on the livelihoods Commissioner General Sports outstanding team in all discipli-
success they got to. Investment, Chicken Inn from of our inmates and officers," he Tournament which will be held nes, followed by Zone B in se-
"It is my singular honour to Simbisa Brands and our good added. at Ntabazinduna on dates to be cond position who walked away
welcome you to our annual neighbour Mr Mutangayi," he Speaking on the side lines of advised. The purpose of having US$ 200 richer and medals
sports festival of the Sports said. the tournament at Whawha such activities is for us to inte- while Zone C which scooped the
Tournament as ZPCS Mid- He added that there was need grounds last week, ZPCS Pro- ract as officers and embark on monetary prize of US$ 150 and
lands province. Let me hasten for sound contracts to build vincial Public Relations official, body building exercises to keep bronze medals came out last.
to register my deep sincere ap- mutual benefits with the corpo- Correctional Officer Grade 3 fit and healthy," he said. The tournament also awarded
preciation to our commander rate world to strengthen all de- Nevison Tagarira said, the Of- A total of 43 teams were drawn individual officers for best per-
Commissioner General, Moses velopmental initiatives. ficer Commanding Midlands to compete in all disciplines un- formances with gold medals
C.N Chihobvu for according us "It is common cause that we are sports tournament was the final der three zones .These are zone and certificates.
time off our busy schedules so slowly becoming a force to re- event after the Officer in Char- A comprising of Midlands Pro-
that we could adequately pre- as the MWOS funded Bulawayo
pare for this event, notwiths- Chiefs side inched past through
tanding the invaluable logisti- with a 1 nil score line.
cal support which enabled us The match was also marred by
to travel for the event. dubious and bogus officiating
"Indeed from a security point after Bosso centre back Peter
of view, sport is vital instru- Muduhwa was flashed with
ment of social control and a red card only to be brought
this dovetail with our reli- back on field of play under un-
gious motto of discipline as clear circumstances.
members of security services. Joey "Mafero" Antipas’s ‘game
Today we gathered here to corks’ failed to de-horn Army
witness 43 teams drawn from side Black Rhinos after his
our respective stations within Chicken Inn side was beaten
our province partake in sport. 10- 9 on penalties.
The teams competed in va- After their 2-1 win against a
rious disciplines which inclu- dismal Manica Diamonds at
de Athletics, Soccer, Netball, National Sports Stadium last
Volleyball, Darts, Chess, Pool Saturday, the students will have
to pull up their socks and fasten
FC Platinum passes Dembare test, their tuck in as they go against
on course to defend Chibuku Cup Fc Platinum in semi-final tussle
that promises nothing but fi-
Dembare FC players giants are more likely to clin- former Mushowani Stars net reworks.
ch the cup again after a hard banger Evans Katema who was Bulawayo Chiefs have been pai-
Branton Matondo nultimate moment after a stel- fought victory at National charging towards goal. red with Black Rhinos for the
lar goal keeping display from Sports Stadium. Former Polokwane City forward other semi-final fixture.
Dynamos horrors of FC Platinum goal minder Wal- Dynamos, second on the Pre- Walter Musona, Gift Mbweti,
falling prey to FC Pla- lace Magalane barred Dembare mier Soccer League (PSL) log Blessing Moyo and Brian Ban-
tinum took another from proceeding to 2022 edi- standings (trailing FC Plati- da took charge of their penalty
zenith turn this past weekend tion f Chibuku Super Cup se- num) failed to use home ad- kicks ending the match in a 4-2
as the Sakunda Holdings spon- mi-finals. vantage in an encounter that penalty result.
sored side fell short at the pe- The Zvishavane-based PSL saw the two sides going through FC Platinum has once again
extra time nil all. proved to be history purveyors
The combination of 35 year-old after knocking Dembare last
Evans Katema and Ghanaian year from the same competi-
top man Emmanuel Paga failed tion.
to yield fruit. Meanwhile in other Chibuku
The game would have taken a encounters, Ariel Sibanda’s
different turn after referee Jo- save of Ninjas gunman Ob-
siah Masimira cautioned Gift riel Chirinda penalty was not
Bello with a controversial yel- enough to guarantee a win for
low card after pulling down the black and white clad giants

TellZim

Sport
23 - 29 Sept 2022

PSL soccer would return to Masvingo
come end of next season- Dr Mazodze

... Division 1 curtain getting down on Sunday with Zaka Academy anchoring log with 7 points

Dr Mazodze with club spokesperson Sukuolihle Ndlovu mandate as FC Wangu Mazodze "If fans speak, we listen. If our
to bring PSL action here. supporters saw a potential
Courage Dutiro (PSL) to Masvingo by end of are thirsty for PSL action and "In 2023, we are going to have player playing for another team
next season. FC Wangu Mazodze is ready to an unlimited budget for the and wish him to join the team to
FC Wangu Mazodze’s Speaking after a soccer match quench the thirst. team. We are going to bring any improve and perfect our team,
United States of Ame- at Mucheke Stadium last Sun- "We respect the wishes of Mas- best-performing player from we will do so," he added.
rica (USA) based team day where they dismissed Buf- vingo football lovers who are any team even those in the top In their last match played in
owner Dr Richard Wangu Ma- faloes with as goal to nil, Dr looking forward to Zhalala Zhu- flight league to join the Zhalala Mucheke stadium, Zhalala
zodze has promised to bring Mazodze said he knows that lulu to bring back PSL to Mas- Zhululu family. Zhululu won 1-0 against Muta-
back Premier Soccer League football lovers in the province vingo province and it is now our "Zhalala Zhululu means extre- re-based Army side Buffalos, in
me happiness, so it's our man- a game that was Dr Mazodze’s
date to bring happiness to the first appearance as part of the
province," said Dr Mazodze. crowd.
He also said they were not expe- The team is sitting on position 7
cting to play in Division 1 during with 37 points after 27 matches.
this season as they were ready On Sunday, September 25 the
to join D2 and will later on join team is playing their last mat-
D1 in 2023. ch in Sakubva stadium against
"We had no plans to play in D1 Manica Diamond Juniors, while
this year, our plans were to first Masvingo United will be taking
play in D2 and then join the D1 Ruwa Pro Group FC in their last
league in 2023, but Zimbabwe match of the season in Harare.
Football Association (Zifa) of- Masvingo United is on position
ficials encouraged us to join D1 3 with 50 points while another
after assessing our team and Masvingo province-based outfit
state of preparedness," said Dr Chiredzi Stars FC lies fourth on
Mazodze. 42 points.
Even though the team's exe- The curtain will be getting down
cutive has been labelled as a this Sunday (25 September)
non-listening leadership that with Zaka FC (having managed
shows a lack of football leader- to secure seven points from 27
ship qualities by some of its matches of the season) on its
fans, Dr Mazodze said the club 28th match facing Renco Mine
is a community team which is FC which is sitting on position 6
only sponsored by Mazodze fa- with 39 points.
mily but the power is in its fans.

Mutare city sporting facilities
in state of neglect

From page 21

Mutare Residents and Rate- committee in the absence of the once maintained by council
payers Association (MRRA) chair on September 16 when we employed grounds men but
leader Chief Svosve told this had a meeting. We pushed the since the 90's maintenance has
publication that the issue of concern and it was well received. been lacking.
desolate recreational facili- There are valid plans coming "Back then the pitch was main-
ties which had been topical off up to make sure resources are tained by permanent grounds
late has been passed to the city channelled towards revitaliza- men. The pitch was watered
fathers and it is in the channels. tion of recreational facilities, almost daily but it has been
He hinted on a face-lift starting with Sakubva stadium," ages since we last saw a grounds
guarantee. said Svosve. man. The situation is very bad."
"As MRRA, we passed the issue Former Buffaloes, Black Rhinos, Basketball and tennis courts
to council so that put it is con- Mutare United and Zupco around Chinyausunzi area have
sidered a priority. Apparent- FC player Nyarai ‘Nyangwe’ also gone in complete disarray.
ly, I was chairing the budget Masunde said Sports Oval was
Part of sports oval