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Zanu PF Masvingo

postpones

CC elections

…Paves way for Mnangagwa rally

Brighton Chiseva (Saturday) October 8. between former Pro-
The elections were scheduled vincial Chairperson
MASVINGO – to be held on October 8 across and Minister of State
all the 10 provinces in the for Provincial Affairs
ZANU PF Masvingo country but Masvingo has since and Devolution who
postponed its elections to a day is fronting President
province has later (Sunday October 9). Mnangagwa faction
The elections are reported- and incumbent chair-
postponed its watershed ly expected to widen the rift
To page 3
Central Committee (CC)

elections amid President Mnan-

gagwa’s visit to the province on

Bikita RDC, residents in President Emmerson Mnangagwa
collision course again

Story on page 5

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

3 130 people register to vote in Masvingo in September

of new voter registrants are on The office also recorded a total
the rise and this is the norm as of 665 transfers of which 396
we move towards elections. are women while 269 are men.
“The increase in voter re- In August, 2900 people regis-
gistrants is also owed to Civil tered to vote with 1351 women
Society Organizations and some and 1549 men.
political parties encouraging As at May 30, 2022, statistics at
people to register," said Ncube. ZEC showed that the province
Of the new registered voters, had 632 346 registered people
1595 are women while 1535 are with women accounting for
men. close to 57percent of the re-
The figures for this month show gistrants.
that the number of women The commission is yet to
has increased as compared embark on the much-awaited
to the previous month where constituency delimitation that
more men registered to vote as is set to be carried out before
compared to women. the upcoming 2023 elections.

ZEC Deputy Elections Officer Maxwell Ncube Mystery shrouds 2021
Mayor's cheer fund food
Beverly Bizeki gistrants according to statis- Maxwell Ncube confirmed the
tics released by the Zimbabwe statistics and said the number of hampers distribution
Masvingo province Electoral Commission (ZEC) new voter registrants increased
recorded a total of provincial office. with about 7,9percent.
3 130 new voter re- ZEC Deputy Elections Officer "The trend shows that statistics

...Residents accuse council of uneven distribution

Former Gweru Mayor Josiah Makombe

Tinaani Nyabereka "I failed to understand how the
mayor's cheer fund hampers
Gweru-Residents last were distributed. Our council-
week quizzed the lors must take to account each
distribution of 2021 and every vulnerable member
Gweru Mayor's cheer fund so that they can benefit from
food hampers after it emerged this programme.
that some vulnerable families "Last year we were shocked, a
were overlooked at the expense lot of vulnerable people were
of the working class. left out. Year in year out, we
The concern was raised during know people who ought to
an interactive meeting where benefit from this fund. We live
residents were scrutinizing the with them in our wards where
state of service provision in all we have the elderly, People with
the city’s 18 wards. Disabilities, orphans, widows
The previous year, (2020) re- and widowers.
portedly saw 35 learning ins- "The working class who earn a
titutions benefiting from the monthly salary benefitted from
fund. the fund at the expense of the
Senior Gweru resident Sekuru poor. Let me say this is bad.
Tumbare said it was not clear If we trust our councillors to
how council distributed the represent us, we ought to get
2021 Mayor's Cheer fund food favourable answers. This issue
hampers as most vulnerable where people go about choosing
community members were left each other on friendships and
out. partisan grounds is not good.
"We continue to elect leaders We need compilation of proper
who are divorced from us. We beneficiaries,” said Tumbare.
need people who understand
where they come from. To page 4

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Zanu PF Masvingo postpones CC elections

From page 1 …Paves way for Mnangagwa rally

person Robson Mavhenyen- Masvingo Zanu PF chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa Minister Ezra Chadzamira
gwa who is alleged to be loyal
to Vice President Constantino Brian Munyoro Deputy Minister Davies Edmund Mhere Sengerayi Manyanga
Chiwenga. Marapira
Mavhenyengwa confirmed the person," said Munyoro
postponement of the elections Big names in the province
saying they cannot hold them running for CC posts include
on a day the party’s president Chadzamira and Edmund
is coming though he said eve- Mhere for Masvingo district,
rything is in order for them to Bikita has Engelbert Rugeje and
be conducted. Davies Marapira in Zaka among
“We have moved our elections others.
to Sunday because President Sources said President
Mnangagwa will be in the Mnangagwa will be presiding
province in Chiredzi on over a ‘thank you rally’ at
Saturday, so we cannot Uswaushava in Chiredzi North
conduct elections when the Constituency where he got the
First Secretary of our party is highest number of votes during
here,” said Mavhenyengwa. 2018 elections.
He also said six people from Mnangagwa’s visit is expected
Masvingo have been disquali- to boost Chadzamira camp’s
fied though not in a position to chances as most district team
disclose their names. cards were divided on loyalty to
“Preparations for the elections the two.
are going on quite smoothly. “We have been requesting
Only six people out of the for the President to come to
number that submitted their Masvingo. He failed to come for
CVs will not contest for some the rural poultry programme
different reasons which I am launch so he is covering up for
not sure of since the decisions that now because Masvingo
were made at national level,” wants to interact with him.
said Mavhenyengwa. He however decided to go to
Sources however said some of Chiredzi North since that is the
the affected six are Masvingo constituency where he got more
urban ward 10 Councilor votes in the whole country,”
Sengerayi Manyanga, Petros said a source.
Mutema and Provincial Masvingo province has been
deputy secretary for education one of the breeding grounds
(women’s league) Muchare- for political upheaval in
vei Chamisa from Masvingo most political parties even
district and Tawedzerwa as witnessed during the era
Masase from Zaka. of former president the late
Sources allege some had their Robert Mugabe as factional
CVs pulled off by the Provin- wars heightened.
cial Secretary for commissa-
riat Brian Munyoro who is
believed to belong to Mavhe-
nyengwa camp as factional
wars take centre stage.
“Others like Manyanga’s CVs
were pulled out by Munyoro
and his team that is why they
never reached the national
level,” said one source.
contacted for comment,
Munyoro said it was not his
duty to talk to the media about
candidates before refering
questions to the provincial
party office and the Provincial
Chair.
"I dont comment on those
issues, the issue of elections
doesnt fall under my office, if
you want anything go to the
party office or call the chair-

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Quite a number of
DIRECTORS: criminal have activities the bandwagon and that only le authorities as well. agents by providing vital infor-
have been recorded serves to tarnish the image of Despite experiencing economic mation that help in countering
GOLDEN MAUNGANIDZE: the master they serve. Some challenges as some sections of crime or even tracking those
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taken law enforcement agents violent crime to reap where spilling of blood for the sake babwean is reminded of his/
EDITORIAL
to task as they try and keep the they did not sow instead of pro- of wealth accu- m u - her duty in combating crime
EDITOR:
PASSMORE KUZIPA situation under control. tecting those citizens as spelt l a t i o n . and desist from actions or ac-

[email protected] Of late there has been a re- out in their constitutional tivities that propagate criminal
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NEWS EDITOR: of violent crimes in form of I t ders should join the fight
THERESA TAKAFUMA
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DIGITAL OFFICER victims to the society’s new leaf from the consequen-
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NEWSROOM of violent crime, has witnessed only be babweans being hard workers’ terms. Trained members of the

BRENTON MATONDO a marked shift from that billing dishear- tening to gone and who inculcated the uniformed forces need to be
VALENTINE MAKUFA
as at times organized criminal notice that every armed robbery sense of laziness that has bred constantly reminded of their
YEUKAI MUNETSI
BEVERLY BIZEKI syndicates have smuggled guns busted, one or more members these criminals and prompted roles in protecting the popula-

presumably from neighbouring either serving or retired from them to act in that inhumane tion than robbing them of their

South Africa where such violent the uniformed forces would manner? valuables or killing them in the

crimes ‘are order of the day’. have a hand in such syndica- Society is also doing a commen- process.

With the trend on a rise, some tes but it is a serious cause for dable job to root out bad apples

surprising elements of this concern both to the generality out of the pack by working

society seem to have joined of the public and the responsib- closely with law enforcement

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MWENEZI: Mystery shrouds 2021 policies need to speak to imp-
CEPHAS SHAVA Mayor's cheer fund food rovements even with the little
0715 263 991, 0774 178 851 resources available on the
hampers distribution table." Mukanganiki said.
MUTARE: Gweru Residents and Rate-
FELIX MATASVA From page 2 the Mayor's fund, you highlight- right as tax payers. payers Association director
ed, there is need to hold these "For instance the provision of Conerlia Selipiwe said it is
0775 655 992 Munyati Development Strate- policymakers to account and water is a constitutional right always important for both
gies (MDS) a local think tank demand transparency in order as enshrined in section 77 of the council and the residents to
GUTU official Costain Mukanganiki to understand how the issue of constitution which says Every work collaboratively in building
PRISCILLA TAKABVIRAKARE said solutions to address most inclusivity on the welfare of vul- person has the right to safe, better communities.
developmental issues affecting nerable members of the society clean and water as the state Despite the Covid-19 wave that
0773 752 018 the community lie with works. must take reasonable legislati- swept through the country last
residents. "Despite challenges which may ve and other measures within year, Gweru city managed to
CHIPINGE He added that, it is good for arise while in office, policyma- the limits of the resources meet its target to raise goods
LIVINGSTONE MTETWA residents to know the qualities kers must always craft policies available to it. Service delivery worth US$ 50 000 for donation
office bearers who could that speak to areas of concerns, is a serious issue which enables to underprivileged members of
0777 011 496 address their areas of concern that are improvement of road the community to function society under the fund.
in their respective wards. infrastructure, water provision, properly. “This year (2021), it is our
ACCOUNTS "What kind of a councillor do refuse collection, health care, "It becomes a serious challenge aim to get US$ 50 000. As the
you need as a people or as a housing among other things. if we go for decades without mayor of Gweru, I kindly make
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT community? You said a good If council fails to provide the the resuscitation of main water a plea to all of you our honou-
MARRYLINE KATENJELE councillor should be a person services we need, we can take points such as our reservoirs rable guests, to help through
who makes policies which litigation measures as it is our and sewer networks. At least cash or kind so that we can
073 450 1813 improve the welfare of the assist underprivileged members
community. Like on the issue of of the society,” said the then
ACCOUNTANT Mayor Josiah Makombe during
Agnes Madechihwe the official launch of the fund in
November 2021.
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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Bikita RDC, residents in collision course again

…Council bosses accused of awarding tender to own company

dinator (DDC), Police, Pre- being privatised for the benefit
of few individuals,” added the
sident’s Office among other letter.
However, Bikita RDC chair-
government departments, person Benjamin Masakadze
said all resident represen-
BIRRA expressed dismay and tatives that is BIRRA and
Bikita Business Association
their rejection to the arrange- (BBA) are aware of the Ha-
nyanya’s existence as they
ment while at the same time were informed in a meeting
held on October 4 at council
calling for action from the aut- boardroom at Nyika growth
point.
horities. “We met with the team from
BBA and BIRRA on October
“We have noted with great 4, 2022 in the council’s
boardroom. The operation of
concern and suspicion on the Bikita Hanyanya which is 100
percent Bikita Council Income
existence and operation of a Generating Project was well
explained to them. They even
private company called Bikita gave a green light to its opera-
tions,” said Masakadze.
Hanyanya at our council. What Mutengani however refuted
the claims by Masakadze
we have gathered as residents labelling his statements ‘a
lie’ as he claims BIRRA never
is that the company whose attended the so-called meeting
saying their association was
directors are council bosses never invited to it.
“It’s unfortunate to hear such
was formed in 2020 and given a lie that BIRRA attended a
meeting on October 4 at council
the mandate to run operations boardroom. Setting the record
straight, BIRRA was never
on behalf of council. invited to that meeting. We
know that because of unear-
“It is said the company, has thing the rot in council that
include the vehicle purchase
already taken over collection of scandal where the chairperson
is a beneficiary, they resolved
revenue from all council com- to side line BIRRA at all council
meetings.
mercial entities that include “Now they are at it again and
the chairperson is singing the
Pambudzi lodge, Save conser- technocrats’ song instead of
siding with residents. We are
vancy and vehicle clamping not deterred by that as we will
continue to expose and shame
operations contradicting corrupt elements as Bikita
residents
section 276 of the Constituti- “It’s very sad that one entrusted
with Bikita resources becomes
on of Zimbabwe that clearly the chief culprit. It is clear
Bikita Hanyanya is owned by
states that it is the duty of the council bosses with each having
50 percent shareholding. As
local authority to collect public BIRRA, we totally reject the
engagement and operation of
funds not private companies,” the company at our council. We
strongly condemn the daylight
read part of the letter. looting of resources and this
self-enrichment programme
The letter undersigned by disguised as enhancing effi-
ciency,” said Mutengani.
Mark Mutengani (BIRRA spo- Bikita RDC finance chair-
person is Ruwaya Taruvinga,
kesperson) and Berlina Sithole while Sarah Mandiki chairs
human resources.
(president) went to express

fear over continued dripping

Bikita RDC Chief Executive Officer Peter Chibhi of council resources at the

expense of service delivery as

Melinda Kusemachibi chairperson, human resources “Bikita Hanyanya as a private they say Bikita Hanyanya is
chairperson, the CEO and the limited company is currently
Heads are expected executive finance officer and carrying out the clamping duplicating roles by council at
the company has a separate ad- function and more other
ministration system. functions. In other local aut- the expense of residents and
“For record sake, the company horities, clamping is done by a
to roll Bikita Rural is 100 percent owned by Bikita private company owned by the villagers.
RDC. Directors sit to consider local authority. In April 2020,
District Council reports from the company’s Bikita RDC resolved to form a “Plans are there for the
management and feedback company (Bikita Hanyanya)
(RDC) following allegations by to council which owns the meant to be a vehicle for income company to act as an emp-
company,” said Chibhi. generation projects. However,
Bikita Residents Association He went on to say the company due to Covid-19, the company loyment agent for council
was formed to become the com- could not be fully operationa-
(BIRRA) that council bosses mercial vehicle for the council lized,” added Chibhi. starting from 2023 taking
to improve efficiency in its ope- He also said Section 80 of the
awarded the local authority’s rations. Rural District Councils Act over the role of council-
“Bikita Hanyanya pvt ltd is chapter 29:13 allows local aut-
business to a private entity there to be a commercial horities to run income genera- lors (committee on human
vehicle for Bikita RDC. This ting projects where Bikita has
(Hanyanya Private Limited) commercial vehicle will see two in form of Pambudzi Lodge resources) and technocrats.
improved efficiency and effecti- and Umkondo ranch in Save
they own. veness while the local authority Conservancy which are run se- We are worried all this is done
will focus on their mandate parately from council.
The company is allegedly of service delivery. This is the However, in a petition letter at the cost (commission) from
practice even by Central go- dated October 4, 2022
owned by Chief Executive vernment. They outsourced addressed to council mana- our council coffers.
services so that they focus on gement, ministry of local go-
Officer (CEO) Peter Chibhi their key mandate of service vernment and copied to Bikita “The decision to engage the
delivery. District Development Coor-
and Executive Finance Officer company to run parallel if not

Never Mavhuna. duplication to what council

The resident association has employees are doing was

since written a petition in which reached at without residents’

they are complaining over the knowledge. We strongly

matter. suspect the move is meant

However, Chibhi denied alle- to siphon and loot resources

gations that he co-owns the from council. As residents, we

company saying it is wholly are pretty sure the dubious

owned by Bikita RDC resolution was reached at

“The company (Bikita during the Covid-19 era,

Hanyanya) is owned 100 when our councillors were

percent by Bikita RDC. We are ‘coerced and misrepresented’.

interim directors, I, council If this continues, we foresee a

chairperson, finance committee situation where the operations

of council that is a public entity

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Budgets should reflect residents’ views -MURRA

Emmanuel Chitsika would ensure the input of resi- portance of participating in the
dents. Since a budget is a plan upcoming meetings.
Masvingo United on how to spend/utilize given “As an organization, we have
Residents and Ra- resources by the local autho- held several workshops and
tepayers Alliance rity, there is need to ensure it meetings with residents raising
(MURRA) has said budgets that captures development projects awareness on budget proces-
local authorities use in running proposed by the people. ses and importance of their
their affairs should reflect the “Residents are the ones who participation. We have also
will of residents who are the fund these budgets to a greater held pre-budget consultative
chief financiers. extent hence the need for them meetings where we gathered
In an interview with TellZim to have a say in the distribution the views of residents and are
News, MURRA director Anozi- of such resources. It is impor- currently in the process of com-
va Muguti urged council ma- tant that if residents participate piling a document that we are
nagement to make sure that and have their ideas captured going to submit to council for
budget consultations are done in such consultative processes,” consideration in preparation
in good faith and incorporate said Muguti. for the 2023 budget,” added
their views. Muguti however said MURRA Muguti.
“Budget consultations, if done has held several workshops
properly and in good manner conscentizing residents on im-

People with disabilities feel

left out by Mutare city fathers

MURRA director Anoziva Muguti Branton Matondo convenient structures that ca- incentivised tariff clearance
ter for people with disabilities," whereby you win something for
Masvingo Teacher's College People with disabilities said the resident. balancing your books. Last year
Pre-school launches career in Mutare present at the Another resident pointed out people won stands. We reach
recently held budget the shortage of medication on out to our residents that tariffs
guidance for kids consultations implored council health impairments like epilep- should be paid up because only
to prioritize their needs as they sy. non-paying residents influence
Masvingo Teachers’ College Pre-school learners in feel like being left out of the ci- "Many people with disabili- those that pay," said Manyara.
their different profession attires ty’s budget year in year out. ties affected by epilepsy are Manyara said council is awa-
The interaction between complaining that there is acu- re of council workers who take
Lydia Koto sed education. council and people with disa- te shortage of medication in bribes under the guise of debt
She also added that kids bilities was one of many budget primary health care centres. clearers.
Masvingo Teacher's should acquire the knowledge consultations that have been in We are really unaware of what "The issue of bribes by council
College Pre-school of different occupations at a motion in 19 wards across Mu- council is thinking about this workers is one that is part of
recently launched tender age as this will help them tare since September 24. issue,” he said. national challenge that is cor-
career guidance for the Early in choosing the jobs they want Speaking at the event a con- Another resident Lancelot ruption. People with disabi-
to do when they grow up. cerned resident said council’s Mawasa lamented on the fric- lities should also take part in
Childhood Development "Our main thrust for orga- provisions towards people with tion that exists between people handling that by using proper
nizing the event is to educate disabilities are only paper dri- with disabilities and council channels of paying tariffs," ad-
(ECD) kids at the institution’s the kids basing on new cur- ven. workers who do not portray ded Manyara.
riculum which is competen- "It's tough for us that council is customer care. Speaking during the meeting,
pre-school in Rhodene suburb. ce-based. Education system in always saying work in progress "We come across council Mutare Informal Traders As-
Zimbabwe is now starting from year in year out. What you are workers that are always at sociation (MITA) President
Speaking at the launch on ECD so it is important for the writing on the paper and what loggerheads with us. There is Itai Kariparire said such inte-
kids to acquire the knowledge is happening on the ground mistreatment when it comes to ractions with people with di-
September 30, 2022, Pauline of different occupations at a are two different things which engagements when your wor- sabilities bring to light what is
means that you are not priori- kers come to our residential needed and what needs to be
Ngirazi who is one of the ECD To page 9 tizing us. There is always talk of areas," said Mawasa. rectified.
infrastructure rehabilitation to He also called on council to "It’s a benefit for both sides
teachers at Masvingo Teachers cater for us people with disabi- address issues of special char- to interact and move towards
lities and it has become an old ges for people with disabilities. consultations. A lot of issues
Pre-school, said their main ladies’ song because nothing on Council representative Seth are brought to light and this al-
the ground is being done. Manyara while responding to a lows city fathers to map a way
thrust of organizing the event "It's now the fifth year running contribution raised by one resi- forward," said Kariparira.
without response from council dent on revenue collection said The event was also attended by
is based on the new curricu- on the issue of convenient council has long moved with in- budget committee member As-
structures at our residential centivised tariff clearance. san Mukombachoto.
areas. Residential areas need "As a local authority, we have
lum which is competence-ba-

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SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Devolution funds: Residents demand consultations, inclusion in project mapping

Tinaani Nyabereka He added that, it is hard for under devolution but due to Gweru Residents Forum director Charles Mazorodze
residents to be actively involved delays in disbursement, a lot
Gweru - In a move in key decision processes like of projects are on hold, a de- as of July 31, 2022: four skip Union (ZCTU) representati-
meant to foster trans- budget formulations as ma- velopment which has been bins were paid for at ZW$ 704 ve Rebecca Butawu said under
parency and accounta- nagement and council would seen as a major setback to the 024, street lights rehabilitation next year's devolution funds,
bility, residents and stakehol- have passed their positions on community. at ZW$ 5 million, transformer there was need to prioritize the
ders have urged Gweru City certain decisions in most cases. Gweru Council Public Relations at ZW$ 6 million, new Front resuscitation of roads networks.
Council to prioritize consultati- "The most key and important Officer Vimbai Chingwara- End Loader at ZW$ 15 million, "Our council has a challenge, if
on on public funds to promote thing we value as stakehol- musee however said as of last New Tipper at ZW$ 9 million, your funds are allocated by the
inclusivity and effective citizen ders is inclusion in most month about ZW$ 44 million Ambulance at ZW$ 7 million, Central government under de-
participation. council processes and projects out of the ZW$ 302 million had tractor at ZW$ 2 million and volution they are not disbursed
The call was made during a mapping. As residents, we have been disbursed. Electrical fittings/ boards at in time.
pre-budget review consultati- a say in every decision you may She added that with this year's ZW$ 6.7 million. "As council, I want to know
ve meeting held in Gweru last sort to implement as we are the allocation which had been Zimbabwe Congress of Trade if follow ups are ever done
week. ratepayers. disbursed, council has managed to account for the remaining
The budget performance review "Consultations are key, we to do something for the city. money. At least we need that
and pre-budget consultation need them. A platform like "As for our 2022 devolution money to be carried over to the
was focused on assessing how this one where we undergo funds, we received something. following year.
the 2022 budget funds were the budget review would The money which was "Kindly consider the state of
used and taking in community's encourage residents to attend disbursed is ZW$ 44 million. our road networks in the city
input ahead of the formulation in their numbers. Right now So we deposited a tender for in next year's budget, we need
of 2023 budget. the community is not aware two trucks. proper roads in our wards," she
Speaking during the engage- how much devolution funds "However, the money disbursed said.
ment, Gweru Residents Forum were disbursed, how were is not enough for a single truck, Brisky Ncube a Gweru youth
director Charles Mazorodze they disbursed and used. We so we are still trying to raise also urged council to prioritize
said council does not consult want to be active players in more money to ensure that we resuscitation of entertainment
residents and stakeholders project mapping and have our procure the trucks as per plan," facilities in order to curb drug
properly with regards to public areas of concern addressed as she said. abuse.
funds as the disbursements of residents," he said. However some of the paid up "Yes, water is a priority; we
the devolution funds are not This year Gweru City was projects as reflected by the 2022 need our water networks to
communicated to the people. allocated ZW$ 302 million devolution funds statement be revamped. Invest again
in the social wellbeing of the
community. We no longer have
sporting facilities as young
people like theatres and rec-
reational centres to keep youth
away from social ills.
"Let’s combat the spread of
drug abuse by establishing such
therapeutic facilities. Prioritize
youth needs in our next year's
devolution funds budget," he
urged.
Gweru Council Finance
Committee chairperson and
ward 3 councillor Martin
Chivhoko said delays in the dis-
bursement of devolution funds
was greatly affecting proper
consultation to be conducted.

TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022 News 8

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Water woes mount in Chiredzi

…Residents castigate government fire tender decision

Beatific Gumbwanda I think they should have done

CHIREDZI-Residents some consultations first with
have castigated the
Ministry of Local Go- the residents on which projects

to prioritize first.

“This is a very sad story to

vernment, Public Works and see residents lining up at a

National Housing for priori- borehole during the middle of

tizing a fire tender to Chiredzi the night and women are at risk

Town Council, which has of being raped on their way to

already made payments for the borehole. If council still has

its Fire truck using devoluti- the chance to reverse this, they

on funds instead of upgrading must do so. Council should

the town’s water reticulation have argued their case before

system. government go ahead and File picture of dry water taps

Acute water shortages continue procure fire tenders. Our chal- together with the recently Residents, though they say the purchasing fire tender rather
delivered Refuse Truck, which idea is okay, thought it was not than upgrading the town’s
to be a thorn in flesh for the lenges differ by location, ours is will be sufficient to serve the a priority for government to water supply system.
small community of Chiredzi. force local authorities towards
small sugarcane town dwellers. of water,” said Chikanyau.

Chiredzi Residents and Rate Chiredzi Town Council Acting

Payers Association (CHIRRA) chairperson Ropafadzo

chairperson Jonathan Muusha Makumire also highlighted that

said the idea was good but not the decision by the governme-

for Chiredzi as residents face nt is like taking residents for

water challenges, which is a granted as they are supposed

constitutional right. to be consulted first on what

“The purchase of fire tenders by needs to be done but when the

government was good, but not money is availed, it is channel-

in our situation. Chiredzi Town led towards what the minister

Council had already procured deems necessary.

a fire tender and those funds “Minister called us at his office

were now supposed to be chan- where we highlighted what

nelled towards construction was in urgent need at our local

of new water works system at authority to be covered by

Chiredzi River. The town is fast devolution funds which was

growing and the demand for mainly water and sanitation

water is increasing daily. issues. After those consul-

“I therefore pray that govern- tations where residents also

ment hears our plea on water indicated that water sewer re-

situation, especially in ward ticulation was an urgent need,

5 which has gone for over which we also highlighted to

35 years with serious water be covered in our budget, the

problems. It pains that women minister just points that we

and children are suffering, need fire engines. So we have

searching for water and they taken residents for granted

are sometimes raped, have and end up being at war with

their property stolen while out residents. So this is a national

there looking for the precious crisis as almost every local

liquid,” said Muusha. authority is complaining about

Ward 5 is one of the oldest it,” said Makumire.

suburbs in Chiredzi and has On June 14, 2022, The Minister

gone for many years without of Local Government, Public

water. Works and National Housing,

Chiredzi Low and Medium July Moyo directed local gover-

Residents Association nment authorities to purchase

(CLMRA) chairperson Denford fire trucks from Belarus on a

Chikanyau also echoed the government to government

same sentiments that water agreement, where each rural

is a constitutional right which local authority will get one fire

should always be prioritized tender while urban local aut-

before anything else. horities and metropolitans will

“The water issue should have get two and three respectively

been the first priority before at a cost of US$ 464 296 each.

anything else. Water is a right Chiredzi Town Council is being

to the people, water is life. served by Tongaat Hulett’s

In Chiredzi, one fire tender fire tender to deal with its

is enough so prioritizing a fire problems and is currently

fire tender is a disgrace to anticipating for delivery of

the residents who have never one of their own which they

tasted showers in their houses. bought using devolution funds

News TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022 9

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Teachers’ role in educational transformation: dream far from realization-Unions

Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe president Obert Masaraure lot of challenges. coupled with dampened hope.
“There is nothing to celebrate “The president (Emmerson
Emmanuel Chitsika on comes at a time when the infrastructure is inadequate to in Zimbabwe. Teachers are Mnangagwa) has always said
country’s education sector has ensure effective learning,” said mourning their fall from grace ‘no one must be left behind’
Teachers’ unions in seen its dignity stripped away. Masaraure. to grass with monotonous regu- but it pains that teachers are
Zimbabwe have said “This year’s theme speaks to the He went on to say ARTUZ has larity. Teachers are underpaid actually and as a matter of fact
the role of educators are importance of prioritizing the since improvised to come up and living in squalor. Despite left behind in salaries, allo-
supposed to play in transfor- teacher as the first and crucial with a sub-theme reflective of loss of learning time due to wances, accommodation and
ming the educational sector is step towards transforming the state of affairs in Zimbabwe. Covid-19, there is very little self-sustaining projects. We
far from becoming reality if one education for the better. For “As ARTUZ, we are advancing prioritization of pedagogical di- have a life to live after retire-
is to judge by the situation on us in Zimbabwe, this comes at a sub theme for this year’s versification and embracing of ment but sadly our salaries do
the ground. a critical time when the sector celebrations to state that technology and transformation. not speak to that and this goes
The remark was made by has moved from being the pride ‘teachers under siege. Save our “There is no collective bargai- to apply to all civil servants as
teacher unions as they joined of Africa to a source of shame education’ as a way of speaking ning, social dialogue or serio- we have nothing to show.
the rest of the world on October for the country. the realities of our country and usness on addressing the le- “How do we celebrate failure
05 to commemorate World “The average teacher in sector specific challenges,” gitimate challenges faced by to fend for our children, failure
Teachers’ Day under the theme Zimbabwe is severely underpaid added Masaraure. teachers. There is prioritization to send our children to school
‘Transformation of education and incapacitated to effectively Progressive Teachers Union of of retention of power and lack while resorting to buying cheap
begins with teachers’. deliver and equip students with Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president of investment in quality public clothes and foot wear as we can’t
Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ quality education. The situation Dr Takavafira Zhou said for education,” said Dr Zhou. to do that in decent shops,” said
Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is compounded by the under- Zimbabwean teachers, there is Zimbabwe National Teachers Nyawo.
president Obert Masaraure funding of the sector in general virtually nothing to celebrate as Union (Zinatu) Chief Executive Government and teachers have
said the 2022 commemorati- where learning resources and educators are going through a Officer (CEO) Manuel Nyawo been at logger heads when it
however had no kinds for gover- comes to the latter’s remune-
nment saying teachers are com- ration which has led to threats
memorating their misery, des- to and strikes at times as the
titution, neglect, enslavement, employer is reluctant to meet
slavery and impoverishment the demands of the employee.

Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Dr
Takavafira Zhou

Masvingo Teacher's College Pre-school From page 6 parents also voluntarily came
launches career guidance for kids here to give these kids career
tender age as this will help guidance for free," said Ngirazi.
them in choosing which path The programme was meant to
to pursue when they grow up," align education practically in
said Ngirazi. line with education 5.0 that
She appreciated the support promotes the use of new te-
they got from parents saying chnology and providing more
they complied when they were humanized teaching with a
asked to prepare for the day. focus on student's social and
All the clothes that the kids emotional development as well
were putting on came from as solutions that improve life in
their homes. Two parents vo- society.
luntarily came to give career Learners at the Pre-school
guidance to the kids. came to school wearing
"We want to thank the parents different uniforms represen-
for their support. We sent ting different career paths.
newsletters some time ago Some of the kids were wearing
informing the parents about work suits, some with formal
this day and how they should clothes and others with sports
prepare their kids for the big attire.
day. The parents complied. All
the uniforms that these kids are
wearing today, they brought
them from their homes. Two

News TELLZIM News >> 07 -13 Oct 2022

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Mutare cemeteries expansion riles residents

Branton Matondo budget engagements said Yeovil on how children bear witness to
cemetery is extending towards the such traumatic experiences.
Mutare City’s Yeovil and main road and it is disturbing to "Children have become imitators
Dangamvura cemete- note that the distance between the of everything they see happening
ries have gone under much talked about graveyard and at the exposed grave yard. Children
scrutiny following expression of the road is just a stone throw away. have even gone to extent of making
worries by Chikanga and Dangam- "Yeovil cemetery is extending up their own little coffins and gra-
vura residents at large over the towards Chikanga residential area veyards when playing and socia-
expansion of graveyards towards and residents from that phase are lizing. They even take flowers at
residential areas. facing challenges each and every graveyards as they try to copy in
The graveyard talk was brought to day because it's not easy to be their plays," she added.
the attention of city fathers from exposed to funeral sessions and Speaking to TellZim News, Mutare
stakeholders during a budget coffins daily at close proximity," Residents and Ratepayers As-
consultation on September 28 at said the resident. sociation (MRRA) leader Chief
Queens Hall. She added that children have Svosve real name David Mutam-
A concerned resident of Chikanga become 'captain imitators' of birwa commented on the troubling
phase 1 who spoke during the funeral sessions and it is a problem situation and said council’s neglect

Chief Svosve

on securing graveyards Another resident who
is undermining the sac- was also part of meeting
redness of death which pointed out the need
should be sacrosanct. for council to construct
"As a culturist and tra- ablution facilities at gra-
ditional leader, I totally veyards.
agree with the residents’ She added that the same
concerns. Death by its situation obtaining at
nature is a sacred occasion Yeovil cemetery is also
and should be treated as being experienced at Dan-
such. It is morally and gamvura cemetery though
culturally unacceptab- the latter’s situation is
le to maliciously expose much worse.
children and even adults "Do you know that stray
to funeral experiences. cattle come from nearby
Urgent attention should places like Dora vanda-
be taken to take this un- lizing tomb stones and
palatable experience from graves? As council, you
Chikanga residents," said charge a fee for families
Chief Svosve. to set a tombstone but
The outspoken heritage the challenge is not being
guru added that council addressed. It's now a
should prioritize construc- menace and we call for
tion of a boundary before council to act quickly,"
the problem goes haywire. she said.
"I recommend the Council representatives
erection of a structure to at the meeting however
protect members of the assured Mutare residents
public from the happe- that a budget is already
nings at the cemetery and in place with figures
in future, there's need amounting to over US$ 5
to consult residents on 000 for both graveyards.
any initiative which has They also reassured
an impact on their lives residents that construc-
including traditional lea- tion of ablution blocks
dership, churches, and and placement of security
other relevant stakehol- perimeters have also been
ders," he added. prioritized in the budget.

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Masvingo City Council
in massive budget SpecialEdition

consultations
…MURRA urges residents to attend in numbers

Staff Reporter council officials and residents. Primary School at 1700hrs
On October 6, the Alderman, while ward 2 residents will
Masvingo City Masvingo Business Advisory converge at Mucheke Hall
Council has Board and residents of ward 1 at the same time.
embarked on a engaged with council officials On October 8, the
on key issues they want in the team will cover
wider 2023 budget consulta- budget. ward 9 and
Another team will be in ward 3 10 with two
tions beginning on October 06 at Francis Aphiri. venues
On Friday (October 7), the team which
to October 12, 2022. will be in ward 4 at Runyararo
To page 3
At least 15 venues have already

been identified for the consulta-

tion meetings with councilors, Town Clerk Engineer Edward mukaratirwa

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Masvingo city targets US$ 3.5 m capital budget for 2023

Own correspondent report. delivery front among them
The report also outlined the operating with a depleted fleet
Masvingo City key areas to which the budget that saw garbage in residen-
would be focused on among tial areas and even the Central
Council (MCC) has them water supply infrastruc- Business District (CBD) going
ture, sewerage infrastructure, uncollected for days before
presented a budget markets upgrading and con- roping in of vehicles from the
struction of new markets, public Central Mechanical Engineer-
proposal estimated at US$ 3.5 lighting infrastructure, Rujeko ing Department (CMED) to ease
secondary school, landfill con- the burden.
for the upcoming 2023 fiscal struction, road maintenance, Water supplies also caused
Mucheke stadium repair, ward headaches for the authority
year. development projects and while liquid waste manage-
health services. ment was also a major challenge
According to part of the city’s The upcoming 2023 budget either due to vandalism on key
whose consultations are now infrastructure or breaking down
2022 half-year budget review underway is running under the of old pipes.
theme ‘Re-tooling for improved Financial challenges also
report presented recently service delivery’ and directs its coupled by late disbursement of
focus towards the acquisition devolution funds from Treasury
by Acting Finance Director and construction of critical have derailed progress of the
assets for service delivery. projects earmarked to be bank-
Dannister Jori, the local In the past, Masvingo has faced a rolled by the fund.
host of challenges on the service
authority expects the said

amount to cater for most if

not all of their capital or major

projects.

“We expect our capital budget

to be an average of US$ 3.5

million. We are requesting for

input from residents and stake-

holder on their needs based on

priority areas and other justi-

fiable needs,” said part of the Mayor Collen Maboke

Council proposes increased provision. maintenance as distance will be
tariffs, pegs rates in US$ “The proposed tariffs have been increased from the current 3 km
set in United States dollars and to 15 km of gravel roads,” added
…But rates payable in multi-currency will be payable in any currency the report.
in the multi-currency basket at Sewerage tariff hikes have also
Tellzim reporter Masvingo City Council Offices In their 2023 budget proposal prevailing rates,” read part of been suggested to improve op-
presented by the finance depart- the budget review report. erations in the area.
In a move meant to ensure water supplies, solid and liquid ment, the local authority said Focusing on water, the proposal “In order to run and maintain
improved and efficient waste management, Masvingo the move is meant to ensure called for a minimum water our sewerage collection,
service delivery in areas of city has proposed an upward efficiency on part of service tariff of US$ 1.30 per cubic pumping and treatment in-
review to the current tariffs as meter (m3). frastructure, a consumption
well as pegging them in US$. “As presented on the current related charge (for non-domes-
cost of water pumping, tic) increase from US$ 0.96 to
treatment and distribution, US$ 1.05 has been proposed,”
to ensure sustainability, we said the report.
propose a minimum water tariff However, the Water Augmenta-
of US$ 1.30 per cubic meter tion phase 2 project is yet to take
(m3),” added the budget review off though council has resolved
report. to utilize part of the 2022 Public
According to statistics Sector Investor Programme
presented by the city’s finance (PSIP) loan to fund the develop-
department, the current cost ment of detailed designs of the
per month is US$ 1.24. project.
Also an upward review has An application for borrowing
been proposed on the part of powers has already been
solid waste management that is submitted to the Ministry for
refuse collection area. approval as council continues
“The cost of collection and to engage with government
disposal of solid waste currently through the Zimbabwe Invest-
stands at US$ 2.36 per bin. This ment Development Agency
cost includes the landfill main- (ZIDA) and Infrastructure De-
tenance costs as we anticipate to velopment Bank of Zimbabwe
move to the new landfill before (IDBZ) as efforts to look
the end of the year 2022. for funding for the project
“The new landfill development estimated at US$ 70 million
is going to increase dumping continue.
associated costs in the form of
diesel, vehicle and dumpsite

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MCC calls for stakeholder input on devolution funds expenditure

questing for submissions on the opened towards the end of the
utilisation of the funds for the
2023 financial year. year (2022).
“We are requesting for input
from residents and stakeholders “Inter-governmental Fiscal
on their needs based on priority
areas and other justifiable con- Transfer (Devolution) funds
siderations,” read part of the
budget review report. amounting to ZW$ 85.5 million
Masvingo placed a number of
their key projects under the were allocated to this project in
devolution funding for 2022
with the Cambria Farm landfill the budget. However, the funds
being one of those key projects
though delayed disbursement of have not yet been disbursed
the funds has stalled progress.
“Council is still committing re- resulting in the erosion of pur-
sources to the construction of
the new landfill site at Cambria chasing power and also stalling
Farm and a capital expendi-
ture amounting to ZW$ 2 711 progress,” added the report.
690 has been incurred during
the first half of 2022. We hope Rujeko Secondary School con-
that the new dumpsite would be
struction works is another devo-

lution-funded project and so

Masvingo City Council-run Rujeko Secondary School is the legacy Mucheke Trunk

Sewer which is set to provide a

Staff Reporter funds meant for the 2023 finan- tions for the year 2023 that be- sigh of relief to the city’s already
cial year. gan on October 6 as the former
Masvingo City Coun- The call was made by the local cast their net wider to include overwhelmed liquid waste man-
cil has called upon authority in a 2022 Half Year views of interested parties (res-
various stakeholders budget review dated August 15 idents and stakeholders. agement system.
in the city to come on board and presented by Acting Finance “While the allocation of the
make their submissions towards Director Dannister Jori on the 2023 devolution funds has not The City Fathers are however
the allocation of devolution verge of the budget consulta- yet been availed, council is re-
hopeful the disbursement of

devolution funds shall be timely

and in the allocated amounts.

Masvingo City Council

in massive budget

consultations

…MURRA urges residents to attend in numbers Town Clerk Engineer Edward mukaratirwa

statutory that residents are saying residents are the ones

meet with resident associations, included in budget consulta- who fund the budgets to a
business community and major
water consumers at 1000 hours tions and they have since adver- greater extent hence there was
at the Civic Centre hall.
On the same day, inputs from tised on various platforms the need for them to have an input
ward 6 and 7 will be taken at
Building Brigade and Rujeko dates at which the consultations and said it was important that
hall respectively at 1700 hours
while consultations with will be done in each ward saying residents participate and have
women, youth and people living
with disabilities will be done at they are expecting a bigger their ideas captured.
Mucheke Hall on October 11 at
1000 hours. turnout. He said as MURRA they have
On the same day council will
meet with ward 5 residents to “The Urban Council’s Act held several workshops con-
hear their thoughts on the 2023
budget at building brigade at states that council should do scentizing residents on impor-
1700 hours.
On (Wednesday) October 12 a budget formulation through tance of participating in the
council will engage ward 8
residents at Masvingo Show the relevant committee and upcoming meetings.
Ground and Clovely at 1000
hours. after that, residents are then “As an organization, we have
Masvingo City Council Mayor
Collen Maboke said it is consulted where they will add held several workshops and

or query other provisions of meetings with residents raising

the budget. So the budget is at awareness on budget processes

consultation stage and we have and importance of their partic-

since advertised the dates and ipation. We have also held pre-

venues for the consultations. budget consultative meetings

We are hoping to have good where we gathered the views

MURRA Director Anoziva Muguti turnout,” said Maboke. of residents and are currently

From page 1 Masvingo united Residents and in the process of compiling a

Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA) document that we are going to

are Muchecheni in Morning- consultations will be done at Director Anoziva Muguti en- submit to council for considera-
side and Eastvale Play Centre Rhodene swimming pool.
at 1400 hours and for ward 9 On October 10, council will couraged residents to attend the tion in preparation for the 2023

budget consultation meetings budget,” said Muguti.

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

Existing 2022 Proposed 2023
US$ US$

1. RATES & UNIT TAX (PROPERTY
TAX)

(i) Urban Area

In terms of section 268 to 283 of
the Urban Councils Act Chapter
29:15, the
Council has set the rates on proper-
ties as follows:-

Industrial- Land 0.001634 0.001634
Commercial- Improvements 0.000331 0.000995
Undeveloped- Land 0.001376 0.001576
Improvements 0.000307 0.000507
Land 0.009926 0.009926
Improvements
- -
Residential Zone Based-per rating A Unit Tax of 30.00 30.00
unit 20.00 20.00
Low density (Rhodene, Northleigh,
Zimre Park) 3.00 4.00
Medium density (Eastvale, Target
Kopje) 1.20 1.30
High-density(Rujeko, Mucheke A-F, 1.30 1.40
KMP, Runyararo, Treasure Consult-
ants)
Clipsham Park

Morningside/Flesk A Unit Tax of
In terms of the said act, the rates as
fixed are to be paid in equal monthly
instalments to be due and payable
on the first day of each month be-
ginning from 1st Jan 2023. The pro-
cess of carrying out a general valua-
tion of all properties for rating pur-
poses is underway. Once the pro-
cess is completed, property rates
will be determined based on the val-
uations so determined.

2. WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH TAR-
IFFS

2.1.0 WATER TARIFF
In accordance with section 219 of
the Urban Councils Act Chapter
29:15, the water
tariff with effect from the monthly
reading of the meters in Jan 2023
shall be as set below:

Monthly Consumption Related
Charge
Council proposes to maintain con-
sumption related charges are as
follows:
Domestic
1st 18 Cubic Metres/m3

Thereafter (per m3)

6 News TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022

MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

Commercial 2.10 2.15
1st 24 cubic metres per m3 2.27 2.36
Thereafter (per m3)

INSTITUTIONAL CONSUMERS(Gvt Depts 1.80 1.90
& public schools) 1.94 2.09
1st 4514 m3 per m3
and thereafter per m3

Public/Community pre-schools/creches 1.80 1.50
(Council owned) 1.94 1.64
0-20 m3 per m3
thereafter per m3

Council Installations per m3 1.20 1.30

2.2.0 Public Health Service Tariff
In accordance with section 219 of the
Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15, the
Council
has fixed the following Public Health
Tariff with effect from 1st Jan 2023.

2.2.1 Waste Removal Tariff
Waste removal charges have been fixed
as follows:-

(a) Refuse collection charge per bin 1.98 2.06
collection
275.00 275.00
(b) Effluent removal charge (i) Local Market price Market price
© Industrial waste removal charge (per (ii) Outside commonage
m3) 108.00 108.00

News TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022 7

MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

(d) Domestic garden refuse per load 1-5 cubic metres 20.00 20.00
(e) Self Disposal per load 6-10 cubic metres 10.00 15.00
(f) Toxic 10.00 25.00
108.00 108.00

2.3.0 Waste Water Tariff

In accordance with section 219 of the
Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15, the
Council
has fixed the following Public Health
Tariff with effect from 1st Jan 2023.

a) Domestic- per month- High Density 4.51 4.93
Medium 5.42 5.93
6.50 7.12
density 13.52 14.79
Low den- 171.20 187.36

sity
b) Commercial/industrial- per month
c) Institutional- per month

2.3.2 Consumption related charge (For non- 0.96 1.05
domestic)

3. HIGH DENSITY SERVICE CHARGES For all non-domestic consumers there
shall be a consumption related charge
equivalent to the domestic
tariff per cubic meter of water con-
sumed.

Subject to the necessary consent be-
ing obtained from the Ministry of Local
Government, Public Works and National
Housing, the Council has fixed the fol-
lowing monthly service charges for peri-
od 1st Jan 2023 ending31st December
2023 in respect of high density Local
Government area.
For the purpose of comparing the result-
ant with previous ones, the following
would apply based on the consumption
of 5m3 of water. Consumption in excess
of 5m3 will result in higher charges for
water.

HIGH DENSITY SERVICE CHARGES

Married including Batanai Flats 'R' ac-
(a) commodation (per month)

Water 6.00 6.50
Sewerage 4.51 4.93
Refuse 7.92 8.25
Rates 3.00 4.00
21.43 23.68

(b) Commercial

Water 50.40 51.48
Sewerage 13.52 14.79
Refuse 43.56 45.35
107.48 111.62

(c) Single Accommodation

Water 3.00 3.25
Sewerage 2.25 2.47
Refuse 3.96 4.12
Supplementary Charges 1.50 2.00
10.71 11.84

4. RENTALS

(i) Staff houses, rent per month

6A & B 40.00 40.00

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USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

7 60.00 60.00
8 60.00 60.00
1242 60.00 60.00
4971, 872, 4967 & 5529 50.00 50.00
4966 150.00 150.00
1545 50.00 50.00

NB: Commercial rates for non-staff 50.00 50.00
tenants 40.00 40.00

(ii) FLATS 15.00 15.00
A-D 10.00 10.00
1-6, 11-16
10.00 10.00
Provided that service charges will with 30.00 30.00
effect from 1st Jan 2023 be charged 25.00 25.00
separately at the rate 40.00 40.00
applicable to domestic premises in the 30.00 30.00
low density area. Market Rate Market Rate
50.00 50.00
(iii) Mucheke and Chesvingo Residen- 25.00 25.00
tial Area Rents 20.00 20.00
50.00 50.00
Small Barracks 50.00 50.00
Roundavels 50.00 50.00
Bed Spaces 50.00 50.00
Mazorodze Flats 1 & 2 50.00 50.00
Church Stands 30.00 30.00
Small Workshops 30.00 30.00
R1-R393, Flat 15-8 30.00 30.00
30.00 30.00
Plots ( Old Business Centre) 30.00 30.00
Neighbourhood kiosks 20.00 20.00
Mazorodze Flats 3 & 7 50.00 50.00
Firewood Shops
Bus Terminus Kiosks 50.00 50.00
Red Cross
Manhede Services Shops 50.00 50.00
Cloak Rooms
Ticket Rooms

3 Rooms 172-489, 492-545
Old Railway
3 Rooms 1st -6th street

Rooms 71D, 699-754, 1778,5143
5182,5166,5136
Type 63,546-593,630-641
4 Rooms 812

Type 72A, 1441-1442,1491-
1572,6906,10198,10333
10407,
5363,5370,6076,6908,102080,1033
4,10308,10307,6912

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

Stand 2351,2389,2393,2454,,2452,2454,2474 30.00 30.00
50.00 50.00
,2482 25.00 25.00
25.00 25.00
Stand 3074,3155,3184 Staff houses 25.00 25.00
25.00 25.00
Stand 5965- staff 20.00 20.00
30.00 30.00
Staff houses 9323-9327 50.00 50.00
50.00 50.00
Staff houses 9311-9315 50.00 50.00
50.00 50.00
Firewood 3554 25.00 25.00
50.00 50.00
Stand 2003, 2095,2306,2337,2332,2400,2474 500.00 500.00
150.00 150.00
2117,2322,1984 200.00 200.00
100.00 100.00
Stand ,2402,2427,2470,2866,3152 50.00 50.00
75.00 75.00
Stand 2340,2352,2546,2394,2420,2437,2448,2474 30.00 75.00

Stand 3896-4072 50.00 50.00
30.00 30.00
Stand 4073-4245 staff houses 500.00 400.00
120.00
Stand 2857 120.00

Scout Hall

Masvingo Pre-School
Rujeko Hall
Kubatana Pre-school

Car wash
LP Gas lease of land
Car park
Reserved parking (Rujeko A church)
Branded kiosk
Base stations
Reserved parking CBD-per month
5. LICENCES AND FEES

(a) Dogs, Bicycles and Liqour Licences

(a) Bicycles 10.00 10.00
Bicycles
10.00 10.00
(b) Dogs 5.00 5.00
Bitch
Male & Sprayed dogs

© Liqour Licence 30.00 30.00
Type
Liquor development permit appli- 175.00 175.00
cation fees
Liquor development permit issu- 120.00 120.00
ance fees
140.00 140.00
Bottle Store
220.00 220.00
Bar 140.00 140.00
260.00 260.00
Restaurant 350.00 350.00
Club 260.00 260.00
Hotel
Night Club
Wholesalers

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

Theatre 240.00 240.00
Inspection Fee 20.00 50.00

(b) Shop Licences and Application
Fees
In terms of the Shop Licences Act, the
Shop Licence fees have been fixed as
follows with effect from 1st Jan 2023.

Shop size

(i) 1 - 25 m2 140.00 140.00
(ii) 26-100 m2 170.00 170.00
(iii) 101-200m2 230.00 230.00
(iv) 201-400m2 280.00 280.00
(v) 401-500m2 400.00 400.00
(vi) 501-700m2 800.00 800.00
(vii) 701-1000m2 1,500.00 1,500.00
(viii) 1001 - upwards m2 2,000.00 2,000.00
Inspection Fee
10.00 10.00

Garages 120.00 120.00
(i) 1 - 25m2 150.00 150.00
(ii) 26-100m2 200.00 200.00
(iii) 101-200m2 250.00 250.00
(iv) 201-400m2 300.00 300.00
(v) 401-500m2 450.00 450.00
(vi) 501-700m2 600.00 600.00
(vii) 701-1000m2 750.00 750.00
(viii) 1001 - upwards m2
70.00 70.00
(c) Registration Fees 50.00 50.00
In terms of the Masvingo Licence 240.00 240.00
(Licenced Premises) By Laws, the Coun- 220.00 220.00
cil has fixed the following Registration 40.00 40.00
fees for the 2023 licencing period. 170.00 170.00
170.00 170.00
(i) Produce / Firewood Stalls 340.00 340.00
100.00 100.00
(ii) Barber Shops
20.00 20.00
(iii) Hairdressing Salons - Class A

Class B

(iv) Photographer

(v) Photographic Studios
(vi) Dry Cleaners & Laundries Incl their
Agencies
(vii) Media Agencies / Commodity Bro-
kers

(viii) Traditional Healers

Inspection Fee-Commercial transport
and fuel deports /Manufacturing

(vi) Depots 2,000.00 2,000.00
(a) Commercial transport and fuel 1,500.00 1,500.00

Depots 120.00 120.00
(b) Commercial depots not classified

in (a)

© Other depots and small Comm
Offices

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

(d) Typing services and photocopying 120.00 120.00

(vii) Manufacturing 120.00 120.00
(a) Light industrial 120.00 120.00
(i) Panel Beating / Welding
(ii) Tailors, Knitting, carpentry, 1,670.00 1,670.00
1,500.00 1,500.00
stone curving 10,000.00 10,000.00
(b) Heavy Industrial Includes:
Foundries class (a)
All engineering and manufac-

turing class(b)
© Liquor manufacturing (Breweries,

Wineries etc)

(viii) Repair Workshops and Garages 120.00 120.00
a) (i) Light Industry standard car re- 40.00 40.00
pairs / panel beating shops/electronic
repair 40.00 40.00

(ii) Watch Repairs including jewellers
(iii) Shoe repairs and cycle repair and
other accessory repair workshops not
covered by (i) & (ii)

(b) Heavy Industry / Commercial 670.00 670.00
(i) Vehicle repair, Panel beating & 120.00 120.00
Spray painting 340.00 340.00
(ii) Cinema Halls, Gym, Video Shops, 200.00 200.00
recording bars 700.00 700.00
(iii) (a) Big restaurants & Inns 1,500.00 1,500.00
1,000.00 1,000.00
(b) Coffee bars,cafes,restaurants, 450.00 450.00
Milk bars etc 350.00 350.00
(iv) Microfinance, security firms, Insur- 350.00 350.00
ance brokers, Money lending 500.00 500.00
(v) Banks, Parastatals, Insurance
(vi) Hotels: graded 340.00 340.00

non-graded 670.00 670.00
lodges
Boarding houses 120.00 120.00
Fine for illegal operation of hotel, 100.00 100.00
lodge or boarding house 340.00 340.00
500.00 500.00
(a) Legal practitioner firms, accountan- 600.00 600.00
cy firms, Surgeries and Office run in the 500.00 500.00

practice of a professionally recog- 80.00 80.00
nised qualification e.g Mars 500.00 500.00
250.00 250.00
(b) Private hospitals/Clinics 170.00 170.00
140.00
(c) Works of creative art design 140.00 340.00
Class (a) 340.00 170.00
Class (b) 170.00
70.00
(xii) Factories 70.00
(xiii) Bakeries

(a) In store
(b) Ordinary
(xiv) Millers Class B
(xv) Metered Taxis
Driving schools (Class 1 and 2)
Driving school ( Class 4)
(xvi) Commuter Omnibus each

Offices
(xvii) Construction company

Building Contractor
(xviii) Vending Tricycle

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

(xix) Preschool Nursery 100.00 100.00
(xx) Creche 140.00 140.00
(xxi) Cellphone Base station 600.00 600.00
(xxii) Show grounds Temporary
(xxiii) Cloak rooms 40.00 40.00
(xxiv) Grinding mills 70.00 70.00
100.00 100.00
Millers Class B 340.00 340.00
(xxv) Phone shops/Internet Café 120.00 120.00
(xxvi) Garage Licence 300.00 300.00
(xxvii) Juice Card Vendor 20.00 20.00
(xxviii) Car Wash 150.00 150.00
(xxviiii) Ecocash 170.00 170.00

(d) Application fees 50.00 50.00
Application for licence shall be charged
a fixed fee of:

(f) Cession Fees on sale of property- -High Density 300.00 300.00

Cession Fees for deceased estate -Medium density 500.00 500.00
Change of name on property- Agree- -Low density 600.00 600.00
ment of sale alteration Light Industry 650.00 650.00
(g) Penalty for R/D Cheques Commercial 800.00 800.00
PREPAID PARKING CHARGES Heavy Industry 800.00 800.00
Parking fee per hour
Monthly disc/monthly/ bay 20.00 20.00
Parking without valid disc
Failure to perforate 20.00 20.00
Expiry of parking disc
Failure to display disc 50.00 50.00
Clamping fee- Light vehicle
Towing fee 1.00 1.00
Heavy vehicle towing fee 120.00 120.00
Clamping fee heavy vehicle
Improper parallel parking 20.00 20.00
Park outside demarcated parking place 10.00 10.00
10.00 10.00
20.00 20.00
30.00 30.00
100.00 100.00
250.00 250.00
50.00 50.00
10.00 10.00
10.00 10.00

(h) Clinic Treatment and Maternity Fees
In accordance with Urban Councils Act,
Chapter 29:15, the Council has fixed
the following rates with effect from 1st
Jan 2023.

(i) Consultation

OPD Consultation Adult + Admin 5.00 5.00
-General patients 5.00 5.00

-Medical aid patients 3.00 3.00
3.00 3.00
OPD Consultation Child + Admin below
12 years)
-General patients
-Medical aid patients

OPD Consultation Child + Admin Under 5
years)

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

-General patients Free Free
-Medical aid patients Free Free

OPD Consultation Chronic + Admin cost recovery + admin cost recovery + admin
-General patients cost recovery + admin cost recovery + admin

-Medical aid patients

Maternity Booking cost recovery + admin 50
-General patients cost recovery + admin 55
-Medical aid patients

Maternity Boarding per night cost recovery + admin 15
-General patients cost recovery + admin 20
-Medical aid patients
cost recovery + 20% of cost free
Prescribed Drugs cost recovery + 20% of cost cost recovery + 20% of cost free
cost recovery + 40% of cost
Please note that in addition to the cost -General patients
of drugs, we also charge an extra 20% -Medical aid patients free
of cost of drugs for general patients and Aged over 65 years free
40% of cost on Medical Aid patients
excluding Masvingo Municipal Medical -General patients
Aid Society members. -Medical aid patients

(ii) Drugs

Category cost recovery cost recovery
Analgestics
Antibiotics 10.00 10.00
Tropical Creams 10.00 10.00
Suturing 10.00 10.00
Chronic diseases 10.00 10.00
10.00 10.00
(iii) Ambulance Fees 10.00 10.00
10.00 10.00
Area 10.00 10.00
10.00 10.00
Mucheke- Home to clinic 10.00 10.00
20.00 20.00
Mucheke- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00
Chesvingo- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
20.00 20.00
Chesvingo- Home to Hospital
Runyararo- Home to clinic

Runyararo- Home to Hospital
Hillside- Home to Clinic
Hillside- Home to Hospital
Rujeko- Home to Clinic
Rujeko- Home to Hospital

Morningside- Home to Clinic

Morningside- Home to Hospital
Town- Home to Clinic
Town- Home to Hospital

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MASVINGO CITY COUNCIL

USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

Eastvale- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
Eastvale- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00
Clovely- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
Clovely- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00
Northleigh- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
Northleigh- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00
Industrial site- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
Industrial site- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00
Rhodene- Home to Clinic 20.00 20.00
Rhodene- Home to Hospital 20.00 20.00

(i) Fire Control Services

Fire Services:
In accordance with Urban Councils
Act, Chapter 29:15, the Council has
fixed the following fire control service
charges with effect from 1st Jan 2023.

(i) Outside Municipal area

per call 30.00 30.00
plus travelling per km 0.50 0.50

(ii) Miscellaneous Services (small land
rover)

Turnout 2.00 2.00
per hour 20.00 20.00
per km
0.50 0.50

(iii) Large fire tender

Turnout 4.80 4.80

per hour 32.00 32.00

per km 0.50 0.50

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USD Tariff Schedule for Jan - December 2023

REVISED PUBLIC HEALTH, SERVICES, TARIFF RATES AND OTHER FEES FOR THE YEAR 1 JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 219 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15 that the city council has fixed the following tariffs for the financial period ending 31st December 2023

(iv) Portable Pump per hour Testing per length 12.00 12.00
(v) Testing and repairing hose Recouping
(Municipal Area) Extinguisher Recharge 14.00 14.00
Testing Fire Extinguisher 14.00 14.00
(vi) Testing and repairing hose Plus travelling per km
(Outside Municipal Area) Replacement of Catridge 6.00 6.00
0.40 0.40
Testing per length 0.40 0.40
Recouping
Extinguisher Recharge cost recovery cost recovery
Testing Fire Extinguisher
Plus travelling per km 30.00 30.00
Replacement of Cartridge 30.00 30.00

6.00 6.00
0.40 0.40
0.40 0.40

cost recovery cost recovery

(vii) Filling of Swimming Pool

Small land rover - Turnout 18.00 18.00
Plus travelling per km 0.40 0.40
Plus water per cubic metre 0.30 0.30

(viii) Emptying of Swimming Pools Small land rover - Turnout 5.00 5.00
or Basements per hour 5.00 5.00
(h) Other Sundry Fees Travelling per km 0.40 0.40
As per schedule

NB: 1. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE CHARGES IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT
2. TARRIFS WILL BE CHARGED IN ZWL$ AT THE PREVAILING INTER-BANK RATE

Any objections to the above tariff charges by ratepayers should be lodged with the undersigned not later than 30 days from the date of the
first advert.

Municipal Offices Advert No. 82/2022 Eng. E. Mukaratirwa T
P. O. Box 17 OWN CLERK
Masvingo

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WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Women Breaking Barriers

at the same time learning and table and you can earn money.
getting experience from them. "I have a desire to upgrade my
"I listen to them because they skills in Agriculture and it is
have experience as they have still my desire for the country
been here since the establish- to benefit in terms of food
ment of the scheme but due security and income generati-
to other factors like climate on," she added.
change, they lack knowledge on In a society where males look
mitigation measures to cope up down upon female leadership,
with the reality. culture remains a challenge to
“I have held leadership women in leadership but for
positions since primary school Matigimu has defied the odds
up to university level where I proving this can be properly
was a student representative handled.
for our faculty, so I believe in "When dealing with farmers
achieving in higher leadership to avoid inconveniences, I
roles,” she said. dress suitably, like putting on
Matigimu who is a mother of a wrapper (wrapping cloth) to
three said being a lady comes show hunhu,” said Matigimu.
with its pressure but has to Currently the scheme has
endure working overtime wheat planted during winter
in order to create a balance and is ready for harvesting
between work and social life. while maize crops have already
Asked why she chose agri- been planted as well.
culture when most women Government aims at ensuring
seem to not be interested in food security, reduce commu-
farming, Matigimu said she nities’ vulnerability to effects
has a farming background and of climate change in form of
always treated the duty as her persistent droughts affecting
best hobby,” farmers in ecological farming
"My father is a farmer and I regions 4 and 5 through irriga-
grew up with an appreciation tion farming as well as revita-
that through farming you can lizing the schemes where some
have a variety of food on the are in need of rehabilitation.

Mary Matigimu There are a lot of questions
and resistance from the
Determination keeps farmers such that one is
tempted to quit but I'm not

giving up.

me going – ARDA’s Mary

Matigimu

Beverly Bizeki Matigimu says she has grown people. It's hard especially with
bold so as to handle all the chal- our model which needs conti-
The sky is the limit for 28 lenges that come with being a nuous learning of the climatic
year-old Mary Matigimu manager of 352 farmers at the changes.
who is the Agriculture irrigation Scheme. “There are a lot of questions
Rural Development Authority Matigimu says one of the major and resistance from the farmers
(ARDA) Scheme Business challenges found in her area such that one is tempted to quit
Manager for Fuve Panganai Ir- of operation is resistance from but I'm not giving up," said
rigation Scheme in Zaka district older people due to her younger Matigimu.
of Masvingo as she thrives to be age and thus some tend to A holder of a degree in Agri-
a force to reckon within the Ag- disregard her orders as they culture, she said in order to be
riculture sector. look down-upon her. successful in irrigation farming,
Despite facing resistance for "As a female manager, it's she makes sure she imparts
being a female and young, not easy to work with elderly knowledge to farmers while

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CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

Masvingo targets
bumper winter
wheat harvest

Beverly Bizeki Masvingo province Crop and Li- farmers to start harvesting matu- tion and provision of wheat for proaching, the depart-
vestock officer Aaron Muchazive- re crops as there are rampages of confectionary purposes. We are ment is targeting to plant
Masvingo province is pi said the winter wheat harvest fires destroying fields. mobilizing combine harvesters 255 000 ha of maize
targeting to harvest is already underway with over 50 "We are expecting all farmers so that farmers can harvest their crops.
at least 2.5 tonnes of ha already harvested. that have produced wheat to de- crops earlier since we are loo- Pfumvudza farmers are
wheat per hectare giving a total "Harvesting has already started liver to GMB as this will buttress king forward to a better season expected to benefit from
of about 5 490 000 million ton- and more than 50 ha have alrea- our food security and also meet this coming rain season," said the presidential input
nes from the 2 196 hectares (ha) dy been harvested in the provin- our requirements as a nation Muchazivepi. scheme soon to be distri-
planted this year. ce. We are encouraging all wheat with regards to wheat produc- As the summer season is ap- buted after the National
Pfumvudza launch.
"The input distributi-
on for the season will be
based according to agro
ecological regions with
regions 4 and 5 focusing
on traditional grains. The
province is expected to
plant 80 000 ha of sorg-
hum and 10 000 ha of
finger millet. We are also
encouraging farmers to
grow sunflowers and cot-
ton," said Muchazivepi.
Meanwhile government
through the ministry of
Lands Agriculture Water,
Fisheries and Rural Deve-
lopment has already gaz-
zetted the wheat prices for
this farming season.
The ministry is paying
ZW$ 268 048 and US
$220 for premium gra-
de wheat per tonne while
the Grain Marketing Bo-
ard (GMB) will be paying
ZW$ 243 680 and US
$200 per tonne for other
grades.

Minister Ezra Chadzamira (Centre ) and Aaron Muchazivepi (to his right)

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Lake October Great

Zim Tourism Festival

roars to life

...Winky D, Jah Prayzah to light up the event

Beverly Bizeki dachuza hit maker

All roads will lead Takura, Feli Nandi and
to Masvingo on
October 21-23 Voltz JT.

Sunday will be highlight-

ed by the Chef's culinary

for Lake October Great competition which will

Zimbabwe Tourism be a first of its kind and Winky D and Jah Prayzah

Festival with contempo- closing with the Jazz and

rary music kingpins Jah Rhumba night music

Prayzah and Winky D set concert with live perfor-

to light up the event. mances from Bana Des

Running under theme, As International.

‘Reimagining tourism in Entrance fees for Friday

Masvingo’, the festival and Saturday evening

will span over three music concerts are

days at two locations pegged at US$ 10 while

Caravan Park and Great the Sunday Jazz and

Zimbabwe monuments. Rhumba night admission

The first day of the fee is US$5.

festival will be a fundrai- From the festival concept

sing golf tournament document, the project

at Masvingo Golf Club was born out of desire

followed by a music to promote tourism in

concert dubbed ‘Un- Masvingo to re-establish

forgettable Night’ with the Great Zimbabwe as

performances from Jah a prime destination in

Prayzah alongside HKD Zimbabwe.

boss Freeman. The edition which

The show shifts to Great is targeting 10 000

Zimbabwe monuments attendees over the three

for the Great Zimbabwe day period aims at

marathon and Cultural creating huge business

day before the 2 Legend’s opportunities for the

Concert set for the tourism sector, hotels,

evening at Caravan Park. lodges, chalets, camping

Zimdance- sites, tour

hall superstar operators and

Winky D is other

expected to do-

set city ablaze

on Saturday wnstream
industries
evening

alongside the

Wan-

Freeman

TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022 News 13

Chiwenga is a bullish coward
Ladies and gentlemen let me
express my gratitude to the kumatombo kkk, what a drama. If he is
almighty for this summer which humble like that he should remain as such
kwete kuti rimwe zuva he is surrounded

came hot on the heels of a chilly winter by bullies wearing cheap black suits with

which protruded into late August maybe plastic sunglasses then kurufu moona

ndiyo Climate Change. I don’t know if this vasina haa imika. Don’t you think he

climate change is also responsible for the should be talking about releasing Sikhala.

happenings in West Africa. It’s now coup But this regime yazopererwa manje but

after coup and I don’t know where SADC haina zvayo vanochallenger. CCC yacho

is missing the point. Infact tisu takatotan- handitoinzwisisiwo ini. Mukati vanotoda

ga nazvo but now takazosara kure kure. kupinda iyemi? Handizvioni ini. They

We need regular coups here in Southern seem to lack kamwe kaZeal so. Chete

Region because we usually have people I don’t want the change champions to

who want to die in power, infact hatisisu accuse me of yep yeppingbut mashoko

tega, it was an African problem but vamwe angu vatoanzwa. We are slowly moving

vaakuti chero ukapinda nayo coup the towards 2023 but we haven’t seen

moment yaunoibhaiza you go the same anything serious. Tongonzwa hanzi we

way. If you think I am lying ask Damiba. won’t disclose our strategies, hameno.

Captain Traore took the reins barely 8 Kana aripo mastrategies acho tichaona

months after vatorerawo umwe kkk. I surprise attack in 2023.

read it in Tambaoga novel, hanzi munhu Speaking of 2023, Zanu PF is testing

anoita Upenyu hwebanga anofa nebanga. waters with internal polls and chakachaya

Zimbabweans turned green with envy nemaCentral Committee elections kwese

kkk, hanzi dai zvadarowo kwedu kkk. kwese hapana kumira mushe as the

Haa but I don’t think that will ever apply factions battle it for one of Zanu PF‘s

here with the kind of cowards we have in useless committees. Vari kuroyana wogo-

Zimbabwe. In fact it will never work if we toshaya kuti zviri pai kkk. Heard things

still have Chiwenga as our VP he is just are not well in Manicaland MR BIN is in

a useless and heartless coward. I perso- trouble kkkk. hanzi they want to strip him

nally don't think these guys had anything and leave him at the mercy of Scarfmore

to do with the planning of the 2017 coup kkk. Kusara asina kana chigaro kkkk

ini. Raitova game rana SB, Shiri and a few nhaka, regai tione. I heard JD Hungwe’s

others kwete Chiwenga. Both Chiwenga girlfriend Mupfumira’s CV sailed through

and ED vakazongoita advantage of though ane nyaya dzake dziri pending,

being at a vantage point to power. Sure imi woye, inonzi Zanu iyi. But Patrick

someone was brains behind that thing shuwa mashinga here kuti ambonoita

not Chiwenga haa nada ndaramba. He ordinary card carrying member? But after

was just used semukuru wemauto that high level of betrayal you did

but haa he is just to Uncle Baba Bona, you deserve

a coward and has that harsh treatment after all,

no balls to do what Hanzi he is trying by all means

happened paya. Don’t to find his way in but ma1.

you think that’s the I heard Nkosana Moyo has

reason why achigon- done another good thing of stepping

dera kuvakadzi. When we grew down as APA president. That’s what we

up kwedu kwaChirimudombo we knew call maturity, kana waona zvisiri kuita

makwara will not fight with fellow men, siya nguva ichiripo kwete kutambisa

they will rather focus on beating women. time, at least he has reduced the number

Yes, wese anorova kana kushungurudza of people paballot box. Hope others will

mukadzi whether wako or weumwe is copy ana Dougie hope vanoitawo step

a coward. Kusimbirira kushungurudza down soonest kkk after all it’s a mere

Marry when his colleague scarfmore is waste of time nana Linda, no one will vote

buzy urinating on top of the whole people for them.

and at times he is the one controlling the But before I go zvangu for my usual

horse pipe now kwakungodira pese pese. lunch of rotten bananas and maputi, iko

I have since heard all arms of Zanu PF nezuva iri ari kuora ndomadyirasvoto.

have since endorsed Mnangagwa and he Maputi kutokanga nezuva achiibva kkk.

won’t be contested at congress, that simply Soon and very soon Mapombi will be

shows kuti hapana hope that Chiwenga the only voice of reason mirai muone,

could overturn the tables as many of you hope makanzwa zvakaitika kuAMH ukoo.

anticipated. He is failing to grab the bull And even paDead BC apo heard hapana

by its horns. Infact he is also a bootlic- kumira ushe and they are demanding an

ker. Kana muchiti ndiri Kunyepa endai audience with Scarfmore. They want to

Kuuswa Ushava munzwe zvaanotaura tell him kuti after all the propaganda they

kana ariko. Nhaiwe Chiwenga, if you see do they are not being paid kkkk. Things

kuti you cannot lead, why don’t you just are not well for the scribes, zvotoda ini

take it wopa umwe like what happened zvangu ndajaira zvekudya zvemubin.

last time tongoti paya maifungawo kuti Does anyone know how CDE Matema-

magona. Infact makatogona, that was danda is doing, I miss Mr Ibbu so much,

just the beginning and we want to see the he was the best PC I have ever knew,

system going on. Kana makonewa chero after Tyson the G40 kkkk. please ZBC

mukapa henyuzve mukomana, after all he imbopai Matemadanda mic ambotaura

has all the energy. Haaa, Generari chawa- anything timbonzwa. Rubbish yake kkk.

kabvisira Mugabe handichioni ini kana Ko Tyson Wabantu movement howfar?

zvangu kusara kwaiyo highway yototadza Jonso and Mzembi are quiet also these

kupera yagonderwa iyoyi yeBeitbridge. days. Haa that’s why I hate this Chiwenga

But I think on that scarfmore has served faction. Haina action and drama zvaiitwa

his purpose, at least even if he goes now neG40 and Lacoste paya. Only Mphoko

tongoarawo tichiti highway kkk. was quiet. Iye akazombonzwika here kuti

Ko ye mukomna I heard he attended aripi. I thought he will show up kuCourt

the funeral of this prolific drummer yemwana wake manje cant get.

Bhuradha. Hanzi the youndman humbled

himself kutoenda kunogara nevamwe

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Mutimurefu prison escapee in court
to October 8 for judgement. Taugare was rearrested on April
The state represented by pro- 24 in Zvishavane.
secutor Tatenda Dzitiro alleged Quizzed by Silaigwana on the
that on April 23, 2021, Taugare reason why he escaped, Taugare
escaped from Mutimurefu said he missed his family so he
prison in Masvingo where he wanted to see his wife and kids.
was serving his prison term. He also added that 10 years
Taugare reportedly crawled which he was sentenced were
through the hole on the too much.
perimeter fence of the Correc- "I missed my family and l
tional Centre’s farm which he wanted to go and see my kids
saw while working on the fields. and wife. In addition to that,
A female prison officer who the sentence l was given by the
was guarding the prisoners saw magistrate is too much and l
him and she blew a whistle as felt that l should go out," said
a way of notifying her fellow Taugare
workmates. Taugare was charged with
The prison officers tried to unlawful entry, assault and
chase Taugare but failed to theft when he was sentenced to
apprehend him. 10 years.

The case was reported to
Masvingo Rural police station.

Lydia Koto prison on October 5 appeared Taugare who was serving 10 Woman in court for
before Masvingo magistra- years after being convicted
Tatenda Taugare (28) te Rethagetsi Silaigwana for of unlawful entry and theft drug possession
an inmate who escaped escaping from lawful custody pleaded guilty to the charge
on April 23, 2021. and was remanded in custody
from Mutimurefu Lydia Koto swiftly reacted to the informa-
tion and intercepted Mlambo
Unknown assailant kills 8 year old juvenile A30-year-old woman along Sisk’s Chesvingo drive in
Mitchel Mlambo was Mucheke.
Yeukai Munetsi on October 3 reman- The detectives introduced
ded in custody to October 8, themselves to Mlambo and in-
Gweru-Police have 2022 for sentencing after being formed her purpose of their
launched a manhunt charged with illegal possession visit.
for an unknown of crystal meth (methylenedio- The detectives requested to
assailant in connection with xymethmphetamine) and as- search the handbag of the accu-
sault. sed who declined their demand
a murder case where an eight Mlambo appeared before Ma- and became violent thereby
gistrate Conceptor Ngwerume tearing apart the blouse of one
year-old boy was struck on the who did not ask her to plead to of the detectives, pushing her
the charges. violently as she resisted the
head by a sharp object. Ngwerume said that before gi- search.
ving Mlambo the judgement, The detectives managed the si-
Midlands Provincial Police he said. children was bleeding on the there is need to establish the tuation and a search was con-
Circumstances given reveal forehead as well and left hand actual quantity of drugs which ducted on Mlambo's handbag
spokesperson Inspector that Loveletter Moyo and her while showing no signs of life. serves as a critical factor before which led to the recovery of two
five children retired to bed for The suspect had already fled judgement is delivered. sachets of crystal methy and
Emmanuel Mahoko is the night. the scene by then. The state led by prosecutor she was immediately arrested.
Her brother Vickson Sibanda Loveletter sustained a deep Tichaona Chakavarika alleged Mlambo was escorted to the
appealing to anyone with in- was asleep in a separate room. cut on the forehead and lost a that on September 29, 2022 at station and a further body
In the early hours of the middle finger on the left hand. around 1500 hours, detectives search was conducted which
formation to assist in appre- morning, at about 0300 hours, She was taken to Gweru Provin- received information whilst led to another recovery of three
Sibanda heard some noise from cial Hospital together with the on patrol that along Chesvin- empty sachets and an instru-
hending the suspect. Moyo’s room. body of her deceased son. go drive there was a woman in ment used to sniff crystal methy
He went to check and found Lo- A report was made at ZRP possession of crystal methy. in her pair of trousers’ pockets.
"We appeal to those with in- veletter Moyo bleeding on the Gweru Rural who are now in- Detectives from CID Masvingo
forehead and left hand. vestigating the case.
formation on this case to help Landelihle Moyo (8) one of her

us with information on the

whereabouts of the suspect by

contacting any nearest police

station.

"This incident occurred at Plot

13 Dawson Farm, Somabhula

in Gweru on September 29,

2022 at around 0300 hours,"

Mberengwa lodger up for killing
fellow tenant over rentals

Tinaani Nyabereka to October 13, 2022 and advi- residing at the same house and
sed to apply for bail at the High the deceased was assigned by
Mberengwa- A Court. the landlord to collect rentals
Elizabeth Mudisi represented by the property owner.
37-year-old man the State. He then engaged and asked
Circumstances given are that Zhou for rentals upon which an
Edison Zhou on the now deceased Gumbo died argument started resulting in a
after being attacked with a fist fight.
September 30, 2022 appeared sharp object at Mbare Market Gumbo then overpowered Zhou
in Northwood, Mberengwa on and withdrew a sharp object
in court facing murder charges. September 27, 2022 at around who stabbed the latter twice
10 pm. and fled the scene.
The accused appeared before Zhou and Gumbo were tenants The now deceased was ferried

Mberengwa Magistrate Charity

Katonongera for allegedly mur- to Mberengwa District Hospital He died the following day and a
by passers-by who found him police report was made leading
dering a fellow tenant at a hou- lying helplessly. to Zhou's arrest.

se the two were lodging.

Zhou was remanded in custody

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Glenlivet Marathon in Pictures

TELLZIM News >> 07 - 13 Oct 2022 News 15

Teenager axes man, robs him of US$ 12 cellphone

Tinaani Nyabereka night hours. searched him and took a Kgtel
"We are appealing to members cell phone before fleeing.
A 19 year-old Learnmore of the public to desist from The complainant sustained a
moving at night as it is not cut on the forehead and was
Ndebele was arrested for safe," Mahoko said. ferried to Gweru Provincial
On October 1, 2022 at around Hospital for treatment.
armed robbery after assaul- 2300 hours, the victim Sibanda reported the matter
Member Sibanda was walking to the Zimbabwe Republic
ting and robbing a fellow 35 past Arizona Business Centre Police at Gweru Rural.
when he met Ndebele who was The suspect was arrested and
year-old villager of his cell going the opposite direction. remanded in custody pending
It is said Ndebele struck trial.
phone. the complainant once on The value of the stolen cell
the forehead with an axe, phone is US$ 12.
Midlands provincial police

spokesperson Inspector

Emmanuel Mahoko

confirmed the incident and

called upon members of the

public to avoid moving during

Branton Matondo said Ndogwedu Paramount FC holds 2022
The event held on October 1 end of season awards
Gokwe-based Central included awards among them
Region Division 1 side best player of season, most dis- Part of the attendants of the awards ceremony
Paramount FC who de- ciplined player of the season,
buted the football league this most committed player of the
year held their first award cere- season and best young player.
monies at Paramount Gardens In what was termed an obvious
in CMB Nemangwe, Gokwe case, Obert Zinyama who has
where they awarded players no- since parted ways with the team
minated in various categories. for Whawha, scooped the best
watumirahere.com Operations player of the year after playing
Manager Gladys Marazani who 23 games out of 24.
was guest of honour at the ce- The midfielder received a
remony said the day went on as voucher of food hampers R 700,
expected giving thumbs up to US$ 20 and a certified merit
Paramount FC owner for orga- top up.
nizing the event. Top goal scorer award was
"The function was a success, we clinched by two players, Obert
really enjoyed. So much thanks Zinyama and Saul Moyo who
to the team president for the each received R 700 worth of
awards and all who made the hampers and US$ 30. They
event a success. both scored seven league goals
“Our director as WatumiraHe- apiece.
re.com, Mr Artwell Marazani The most disciplined player
grew up in Gokwe and has pas- award went to Tafara Maswa-
sion for soccer. He is the one na while the most committed
who came up with the idea of player accolade went to young
sponsoring Paramount FC as Johanne 'Pogba' Moyo.
well as a way of reaching out as They both went home with a
WatumiraHere.com," said Ma- hamper worth R 700, US$ 30
razani. and certified merits courtesy of
Paramount FC Director Jemiy- diaspora channelled firm Watu-
as Ndogwedu who is based in miraHere.com.
Australia said the awarding US$ 30 also went to popu-
ceremony is part and parcel of lar supporter Prudence Nhira
motivating players as well as who had been belt and buckle
appreciating their participation with the Gokwe side, home and
throughout the 2022 season. away.
"The idea of holding these For scooping the young player
award ceremonies is to reward of the year award, Tapiwa Gun-
and reinforce good behaviour, de (20) went home with US$ 30
commitment and hard work and a food hamper.
because the lads did their best,"

Rocks, Rhinos in stalemate Graeme Nish William Mashinge being the
pick of the bowlers taking 3 for
Some of Southern Rocks cricket players Ma s v i n g o - b a s e d 77.
Southern Rocks Tendai Chisoro and Keith Jaure
cricket team and both took two wickets while
Kwekwe side Midwest Rhinos debutant Takudzwa Chataira;
shared spoils in their two Pro Dylan Hondo and Brian Mu-
50 Championship matches dzinganyama each took one.
at Masvingo Sports Club last The Rocks got off to a good start
Saturday and Monday. in their effort to chase down
Batting first in Saturday’s that total reaching 78 before
match, Rhinos posted a rea- opener Brian Mudzinganyama
sonable score of 276 thanks fell for 32.
to a run ball 88 from Charles His fellow opener Cephas
Kunje and tail ender Brandon Zhuwao was then joined by
Mavuta who smashed 47 runs Northamptonshire professional
of 38 deliveries. Ben Curran and the two shared
Their captain Prince Masvaure an 82 run partnership before
and all-rounder Jonathan Zhuwao was stumped on 99,
Campbell weighed in with 39 an agonizing one run short of
and 20 runs respectively. what would have been a well
All the Rocks bowlers got
amongst the wickets with To page 20

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07 - 13 Oct 2022
Nomadic Tapera replaces rendered by the technical team coaches without any continua-
Nhumwa at Gem boys to the club and we wish them tion in the technical depart-
well in their future endevours. ment is very bad for the team.
Branton Matondo coach following a Nhumwa era "Meanwhile the club has The incoming technical team
appointed Jairos Tapera as needed some guys who had
With marred by dismal performances the new substantive head already been on the ground,"
just coach and will be assisted by said Tabuka.
five worsened by last Sunday’s 1-0 Tafadzwa Mashiri, Patrick The new Manica Diamonds
Mandizha and Thembinkosi gaffer has coached Zvishava-
defeat to Harare giants Dynamos Sibanda. Ticharambana Zikai ne side Shabanie Mine, Gweru
remains the team manager," based side Sheasham, FC
FC. read the statement. Platinum and off late Triangle
With five games left to finally United.
fixtures before The Midlands-based Tapera wrap up the season, some Meanwhile Walter Musona
Manica Diamonds supporters silenced Babourfields’s Soweto
the conclusion leaves Lowveld side Triangle had a few words to say about end as Fc Platinum got the
the move. better of Highlanders 3-2 as
of the Castle Lager United as he moves to the far The first supporter who asked the former consolidated their
for anonymity cried out on the grip in the title race where
Premier Soccer east in a much absence of local talent in the Dynamos seems to have sur-
Manicaland based PSL side. rendered following a spate of
League 2022 season, anti- cipated "I am a diehard supporter of inconsistent outings.
Manica Diamonds and we The horrors haunting Zpc
Mutare-based pre- have been supporting this Kariba continued to bloom as
team since their time in lower they fell 3 nil against Ngezi
miership outfit Manica division (division 1). It's good Platinum.
to have Mutare bred people Struggling Bulawayo City
Diamonds have parted coaching the team and raising proved to be a pale shadow
the bar. Even if they fail to lift of themselves as they were
ways with coach Johanisi the team, it's logical because thumbed 3 nil by Chicken Inn
the club would have already in a derby game.
Nhumwa and shown that they are supporting Bulawayo Chiefs saw off a
the locals," said the fan. troubled Whawha side with a 2
replaced move Another supporter who was nil score line.
proved identified as John Tabuka Harare City went past Black
him to be medicinal to the said the overhaul/change of Rhinos 2-1 while Tenax who
with ailing performance by the technical department is have been surviving on hand
Jairos Tapera. Manica Diamonds. uncalled for. outs eased past through Yadah
Tapera who has been on In an official statement dated "To bring in a new team of FC.
the radar for quite a while, October 3, 2022, Manica
Coach Johanisi Nhumwa moving from one club to Diamonds FC communica-
another in short stints, has tions department confirmed the
been appointed as a new Gem dismissal of Nhumwa.
boys (as Manica Diamonds is "Manica Diamonds Football Club
known in football circles) head would like to inform all its stake-
holders that the club has parted
ways with head coach Johanisi
Nhumwa and his technical
team by mutual agreement. We
sincerely appreciate the services

Rocks, Rhinos in stalemate
From page 19

deserved century. innings.
Curran went on to make 67 not
out finding support from Rocks Chataira took four wickets for
captain Richmond Mutumbami
who made 33 and Mashinge who 78 runs in his ten overs with
hit 22.
The Rocks overhauled the Chisoro and Jaure each taking
Rhinos total in the 46th over
winning by four wickets. two.
In Monday’s game, the Rocks
paid the price for some poor 310 runs was always going to
bowling and sloppy fielding
after winning the toss and put be a tough total for the Rocks to
the Rhinos in to batting.
Anchored by a well played 88 chase down but they got off to a
from Nyasha Mayavo, and with
good support from Campbell good enough start reaching 70
(41) and Carl Mumba (39) the
Rhinos put 310 runs on the before Cephas Zhou was out for
board particularly accelerating
towards the end when they were 48. However 24 runs later and Southern Rocks cricket team
going at the rate of 15 runs an
over in the last ten overs of their the Rocks had lost the wickets pionship matches, Matabele-
land Tuskers beat Mashonaland
of Mudzinganyama (18); Curran Rocks were well out of it. Eagles in both their matches Kwekwe while the Rocks will
(14) and Mutumbami (5). taking them to the top of the log travel to Bulawayo for matches
However, Mashinge taking as with Rocks and Rhinos in joint against Tuskers today (October
However, Tafadzwa Tsiga; much of the strike as possible, second. 4) and this coming Sunday.
Dylan Hondo and William delighted the small crowd with However defending champions Next week the Rocks will be
Mashinge set out repairing the some massive sixes getting his Mutare-based Mountaineers in action at Masvingo Sports
damage with Tsiga making 55 side to 292 before he was caught had a bye but get their tourna- Club on Thursday and Saturday
and Hondo 23. ment underway on October 4 when they play the Eagles in
behind off the second ball of the when they play the Rhinos in another two Pro 50 champion-
When Hondo and Jaure fell in final over for a very well played ship games.
the space of a few balls in the 83 leaving the Rhinos with a 19
45th over with the score on 251 run win.
for 9, it looked as though the In other domestic Pro 50 Cham-