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Councilor caught pants down Is Susan another Baba They never lose in Gweru
with school pupil in own lodge Jukwa scam?
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Mavhenyengwa,
Chadzamira Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – The factional batt-
le which threatened to tear Zanu
PF Masvingo province last year
has been re-ignited as the two warring camps

To page 3

battle Minister
reignites Ezra Chadzamira
… as factions Robson Mavhenyengwa
fight for Delight Mandebvu Charles Munganasa
provincial
youth chair
post
Israel Lunga

2 News TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022

POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Councilor caught pants down with school pupil in own lodge

Obert Ngwenya Hippo High School Head could reputation. She was also afraid but he did not…” read part of
neither confirm nor deny the of Ngwenya whom she said is the leaked letter.
Brighton Chiseva and would send his driver only incident but referred questions too powerful and may harm On the day in question she said
identified as Phiri to pick up to the District Schools Inspector her, reason why she could not one of the lodge’s employees
CHIREDZI – Masvingo the girl and her two friends at (DSI). report to the police. entered the room, found
Provincial Councilors the school to his lodge where he “You can get in touch with the “When the matter came to light, Ngwenya naked and she
for Ensuring Develop- would have quality time with DSI, she is our spokesperson the pupils were asked to write screamed loudly such that her
ment (Councilors 4ED) chair- the girl while her friends were and the right person you should reports in which they indicated friends who were in another
person who is Chiredzi Urban’s in another room. talk to,” he said. that the girl in question is the room heard the screaming.
ward 2 councillor Obert Hell broke loose when When asked if the matter had one who started talking to the She was ordered to go to the
Ngwenya was allegedly caught Ngwenya failed to buy food for been reported there, the school councilor pretending to be other room and she told her
pants down with a lower six the victim’s friends who then head said it definitely could not someone else until they agreed friends what had happened.
Hippo Valley High School pupil began to gossip around the have not reached her office. to date and later visited the “On Thursday, it was a sports
at his Westhood Lodge by one school until it reached school Contacted for comment, the lodge several times. day again, the three of us went
of his workers. authorities who investigated DSI Petronella Nyangwe said “They were then expelled from to the lodge. We were collected
Ngwenya is alleged to have the matter leading to expulsion she could not comment on the school but the parents came by the same car by Phiri and we
dated the pupil for some days of the three pupils. matter via the phone and asked and spoke to the school and the were in school uniforms. We
the reporter to send written DSI ordered their readmission went to the lodge to collect Mr
questions so that she could to school saying it was unlawful Ngwenya. We then went to town
forward them to the Provincial for them to expel pupils because together with him. We were
Education Director (PED)’s of the matter,” said the source. bought two boxes of Chicken
office. Inn and one box of pizza which
“I cannot discuss about that In letters leaked from the (Name withheld) had ordered.
matter over the phone, why school attributed to the girl and “We went back to the lodge then
don’t you send questions of her friends, she narrated how (names withheld) locked them-
what you want to know so that she had asked for Ngwenya’s selves in a room whilst I and Mr
I forward them to the PED. I contact and talked to him pre- Ngwenya were in another room.
think she is the one who can tending to be someone until We just kissed and when he was
comment on the on the matter,” they fell in love and the poli- about to put off my clothes, a
said Nyangwe. tician began to pick her and maid just came in unknowing-
A source said the matter was friends to Westhood lodge. ly. She was like Maiwee-e and
however not reported to the “One day we were in class (name ran away because Mr Ngwenya
police because one of the withheld) talked about blessers had already put off his trousers.
parents with the children in (those old men who date school Mr Ngwenya ordered me to go
question is a teacher at the children, having sex with in that other room,” read the
school and is allegedly afraid of them giving them money) and letter.
Ngwenya and her reputation as she mentioned Mr Ngwenya. Another letter by the girl’s friend
a teacher. I asked for his number. We alleges that on July 1 they went
“The victim’s mother is a started chatting. I even called again to the lodge and the victim
teacher at Hippo so she was him pretending to be (Name came back with red eyes and on
said to be afraid of soiling her withheld), a girl he once dated. being asked why her eyes were
I wanted him to send me money red she said it was exhaustion
from a hard work she had done
inside the lodge.
“Then Friday 01 July I refused to
go but (name withheld) begged
me and I went with them. We
were left in the other room
and she was in the other with
Mr Ngwenya, they took about
20 -30 minutes then she came
and we asked her why her eyes
were red and she replied that
‘Pashandwa basa’,” read part of
the letter.
The source said the matter had
since opened a can of worms
as a number of organizations
that deal with the girl child are
getting involved.
“The matter is being suppressed
and Ngwenya is doing all he can
to sweep the matter under the
carpet but several organizations
that deal with the girl child have
now been involved and it’s just a
matter of time before it blows,”
said a source.
Contacted for comment
Ngwenya said he was in a
meeting and said he will revert
back while on another attempt
to get his side of the story he
said he was travelling and would
get in touch later.

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POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Mavhenyengwa, Chadzamira, battle re-ignites

…as factions fight for provincial youth chair post

From page 1 being fronted by former pro- president Constantino Chiwen- Saturday and as the chairper- wever shifted after seeing that
tussle for the provincial youth vincial chairperson who is also ga loyalist. son I will accept the results as the Chadzamira faction had no
chairperson post that was left the Minster of State for Provin- Mavhenyengwa confirmed the they are, because the process candidate and wanted to use
vacant following the elevati- cial Affairs and Devolution Ezra elections and said as the pro- that will be used there will be that ticket to the top post
on of John Paradza to deputy Chadzamira who is alleged to vincial chairperson, he will ac- very free and fair. The contes- On the other hand, Mandebvu
national secretary for youth belong to President Emerson cept whatever outcome saying tants are both Zanu PF so they has no ground so no one can of-
affairs. Mnangagwa’s camp and his the process was going to be are just electing the one who fer him money to step down, he
The factions are allegedly successor Robson Mavhenyen- done freely and fairly. will lead them hence there will will simply lose,” said the sour-
gwa who is alleged to be a vice “The elections will be done on be no challenge at all cost,” said ce.
Mavhenyengwa. Another source however said
The elections will be held on Munganasa stood a better chan-
Saturday July 30 at Masvingo ce since Mavhenyengwa camp
Polytechnic with the electora- has two candidates who are
te being district chairpersons, fishing from the same pond.
District Coordinating Commit- The source said the double can-
tee (DCC) youth affairs secre- didature was a result of internal
taries and provincial executive factions where some Chiredzi
members. big wigs are against Lunga the-
Masvingo Provincial Secretary reby funding Mandebvu.
for commissariat Brian Munyo- “The reason why Mavhenyen-
ro who is also alleged to have gwa faction has two candidates
dumped Mavhenyengwa faction is that, initially each district
and mended relations with Cha- had its own candidate, however,
dzamira refused to comment on Mwenezi and Chivi chicken-
the elections saying the youth ed out leaving three. Mandeb-
wing was responsible for com- vu was supposed to step down
ment. but he was persuaded by some
“It’s a youth thing and they are members mostly from Chiredzi
the ones responsible for every- who are against Lunga since
thing so I cannot comment. I they have their own battles as
think you can get in touch with a district. So they are the ones
comrade Paradza,” he said. who are funding Mandebvu,”
The camps have already booked said the source.
their members at local hotels On the other hand some in Cha-
and lodges to avoid those who dzamira camp are against Mun-
would flip flop in the last minu- ganasa whom they accuse of
tes. having double standards hence
Three people have since lined division over Lunga and Man-
up for the post with Chadza- debvu.
mira faction being represented Another source said Munga-
by Charles Munganasa who is nasa was now threatening the
the youth league’s secretary for Mavhenyengwa faction saying
administration while the Mav- if they continue fighting him,
henyengwa faction fielded two he will expose how the Mavhe-
candidates namely Israel Lun- nyengwa faction rigged Cha-
ga who is the current secretary dzamira during the provincial
for commissariat from Chiredzi chairpersonship contest.
district and Delight Mandebvu “Munganasa has no ground. He
from Bikita district who was de- will get few votes from Masvin-
putising Paradza as youth chair. go district but the general ele-
Close sources said Mavhenyen- ctorate is against him saying
gwa camp is trying to buy Man- he wants to soil Chadzamira’s
debvu out of the race to strengt- name and affect his bid to get
hen their position and has been into the central committee.
offered US$1000 but he is re- “He now wants to be saint and
fusing to step down saying the threaten to release information
money is too little. on how Chadzamira was rigged
“They offered Mandebvu but by the time we wanted that
US$1000 to step down and information, he was not forth
pave way for Lunga but he re- coming,” said an inside source.
fused saying the money is too Contacted for comment, Mun-
little, so it’s mostly likely that he ganasa said there were no fac-
will remain in the race,” said the tions in the party, saying those
source who believed in factions were
However, sources within the not mentally stable.
faction dismissed the allega- “Factions exist in the heads of
tions that they were offering mad people. Towards elections
Mandebvu money saying Lun- people support certain indivi-
ga stands a better chance than duals then we regroup after ele-
both Mandebvu and Mungana- ctions. I hope Zanu PF bestows
sa who is being accused of sel- the responsibility of this parti-
ling out by both factions. cular leadership on me at this
“Munganasa was a Mavhenyen- juncture,” Munganasa said.
gwa loyalist during the provin-
cial elections last year. He ho-

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Following the dis-
DIRECTORS: banding of the Felton of Southern African Football situation to normalcy. Cameroon (Samuel Etoo),
Kamambo led Zimbabwe Associations (Cosafa) tourna- why not take a leaf from such
GOLDEN MAUNGANIDZE: Football Association (Zifa) ment. The perennial challenges the success scripts already written,
[email protected] board, world football governing Such a state-of-affairs calls tried and tested.
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sanctioned Zimbabwe national in resolving the impasse and when it comes to football ad- to spearhead a facelift of the
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which Zimbabwe was caught their current trying to employ. The struggles visiting national teams.
EDITOR: off-guard after the Sports and term The SRC may also ensure that
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Makumire blasts hed for almost a month.
WRR Masters over The closure resulted in cutting of link between the Central
Business District (CBD) and Hippo Valley estates as well as the
Inyathi Road Agricultural Show Grounds.
Makumire lambasted the company over its lack of commitment
…As it abandons road prematurely, motorists open unfinished road to complete one of the town’s distributor roads, which they have
taken ages to complete.
Part of Inyathi Road “I am not happy with what this contractor has done to our town.
The road is a primary distributor road which link Chiredzi
Beatific Gumbwanda company WRR Master Specialist and Civil, Central Business District (CBD) with Tongaat Hulett’s Hippo
which was contracted by government under Valley Estates and industrial sites.
CHIREDZI-Acting Town Council Chair- the second phase of the Emergency Road Re- “The road is very busy, they were not supposed to rip it if they
person Ropafadzo Makumire recently habilitation Programme (ERRP2) to construct knew that they were not in a position to rehabilitate it in the
blasted Bulawayo based construction Inyathi Road, after it left it closed and unfinis- minimum possible time,” said Makumire.
WRR Masters Specialists and Civil is struggling to mobilize
equipment towards the construction of the road and Makumire
questioned how the company was awarded the tender without
proper equipment to execute the work.
“Í don’t know how the contractor WRR Masters was awarded the
tender without equipment and resources to do this project. The
contractor is not serious at all,” added Makumire.
WRR Master Specialist and Civil contact person for the project
Kudzai Rejoice Mawere did not respond to the questions sent to
her and never returned the calls.
WRR Master Specialists and Civil which are incorporated as
Civil engineering and public works government contractors, is
a company which specializes in civil engineering, road construc-
tion, road surfacing and resurfacing, highways, line markings,
spots surfaces and driveways was contracted by government to
construct Inyathi Road one of the key roads in Chiredzi.
WRR Masters was given the contract under the second phase
of the ERRP together with companies including Country Cool,
Fossil Contracting, Tensor Systems, who have already completed
their works while WRR Masters is still at 40 percent on a single
300 stretch of Inyathi road.
It is alleged that the company might have links with the political
big wigs that is why it has been taking long to complete its works
without questions being raised from the project initiators.

Masvingo province has over
110k more women than men

TellZim Reporter while Masvingo province Chivi District having 172

The 2022 National has 87 males per 100 979.
Population and
Housing Census females. In Masvingo Urban, ward
has revealed that Masvingo
Province has the highest “In all provinces, the female 7 which covers Rujeko
number of females more
than males, with a variation population was higher than suburb has the highest po-
of 111 465 more females
compared to males in the the male population. The pulation of 19,706 while
province.
In a preliminary report (sex) ratios ranged from ward 8 has a total of 2,249
released by the Zimbabwe
National Statistics Agency 86 males per 100 females people.
on July 26, Masvingo
contributed 18, 5 percent in Bulawayo Province to The census results will
to the national male to
female variation of 599 98 males per 100 females pave way to the mandatory
863 followed by Harare
province with 108 123 and in Mashonaland West constituency delimitation
Manicaland with 106 698
more females than males Province,” read part of the process carried out once
respectively.
The report also showed report. every ten years on a date
that Bulawayo province
has the lowest sex ratio of Masvingo province’s fixed by the Zimbabwe
86 males per 100 females,
annual population growth Electoral Commission

rate between 2012 and (ZEC) so as to fall as soon

2022 was only one percent possible after a population

while Mashonaland West census.

and East provinces were 2, Masvingo province was

6 and 2, 9 percent respec- recently rumored to be

tively. bound to lose two consti-

The province also ranked tuencies in the delimita-

sixth in national populati- tion process, which will

on distribution, with a total either mark new electoral

population of 1,638,539 boundaries or maintain

with Chiredzi Districts col- existing ones.

lectively having the highest

number of 343 960 and

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Chivi South constituency: The Sickman of Masvingo

…most loyal to ruling party yet least developed to early 2000s,” said the villa- local people driving no benefit
ger. at all from the waters save for a
Killer Zivhu The other community member few who risk fish poaching and
rued ‘the wasted years’ when cattle drinking water.
TellZim reporter vingo province’s most loyal (to legislators as enemies of de- people elected former legisla- The majority of the people
the ruling party) constituency, velopment as they did virtu- tor Charles Majange who he have since joined the great
The Ottoman Empire but the title of sickness directly ally nothing during respective said virtually visited. the cons- trek to South Africa for emplo-
which encompassed applies when it comes to issues terms of office with some ser- tituency after elections only yment while the few remaining
present day Turkey and of lagging behind in terms of ving more than one term. to pitch up again during cam- are engaged in gardening, gold
other Balkan states was often development. “The area is the least develo- paigns. panning in nearby Runde Ri-
referred to as ‘the Sickman of Since independence, the area ped when compared to other “Of all the legislators to have ver among other income gene-
Europe’ during the aftermath has seen more than five legisla- districts in Masvingo province. been elected in this constituen- rating ventures.
of the First World War due to tors being elected to represent In some places like ward 23, cy, the era of Majange has been In terms of fisheries, a few
increased population growth as the constituency in the House network is hard to come-by, the worst so far as he did no- locals benefit in form of emp-
well as massive exodus of pea- of Assembly, but development worse still is the state of roads thing to promote development loyment to such established
sants due to economic challen- is lacking to say the least. as some areas have literally no in the area. Some of us (villa- corporates like Kariba Bream
ges. From failure to access com- roads. gers) do not even know him that is already operating in the
Despite an economic boom and munication networks to poor “One would wonder why legisla- only to come across his name area.
surge that saw the big state road networks among other key tors chosen by the people would on the ballot papers,” he said. Of late has been the introduc-
flourish economically, the state components of development, fail to initiate developmental However some had kind words tion of the Constituency Deve-
however crumbled due to rise such is the situation current- projects in the area. Some of for the recalled outspoken lopment Fund (CDF) stood to
in new ideologies religiously ly obtaining in parts of Chivi the few livelihoods projects we Killer Zivhu whose short stint lose due to lack of representa-
and economically which later South 42 after Independence, have witnessed in the area were was characterised by gospel of tion in parliament before the
earned the name. whose recent theme was ‘Leave cattle rearing projects initiat- intending to improve the area coming in of incumbent Muny-
Much of the description above no one, no place behind’. ed by the Lutheran during the though he left before delive- aradzi Zizhou whose promises
may not directly relate to the Some villagers who spoke ano- construction of one Mutumbwi ring more of his promises. prior to the March 26 by-elec-
state-of-affairs in one of Mas- nymously have rated their past dam way back in the late 1990s “Killer (Zivhu) at least played tions are yet to take off after he
a better role as he distribut- clinched the seat.
ed bags of cement to renova- With 2023 harmonized polls
te some old building to most beckoning, it remains to be
schools in the constituency. seen if or not the constituency
After all, he would visit the ele- would luckily elect a represen-
ctorate some of the times. tative who would deliver and
“Maybe of all those legisla- answer their calls of develop-
tors who were chosen, Zivhu ment.
at least did something though A marked shift towards having
his stay was short lived due to an MP and local leadership
party issues which led to his sensitive to their develop-
recall,” said the community mental needs is a dream yet to
member. come true and the Tugwi-Mu-
The drought-prone Chivi is kosi master plan would come
home to the country’s biggest up with something meaningful
dam in Tugwi-Mukosi whose to them after relatives and fel-
precious liquid is now boos- low villagers were displaced by
ting irrigation of sugarcane in the floods around 2014.
the Lowveld in contrast to the

Silveira High learner passes on in sudden death case

Mutsambiwa He reportedly did not have any
complains prior to the incident.
Valentine Makufa to sleep, the male learner However some of his friends
alleged that he had been
Aform 4 learner atRomanCatholic played sports with his friends. complaining of heart problems
The headmaster at Silveira over the past few days and was
Church-run Silveira High School Mutsambiwa on medication for a chronic
confirmed the incident and ailment.
Mahofa also confirmed the
High School suddenly died in referred this publication incident and alleged that the
boy has some medication in his
his sleep over the weekend. to Bikita District Schools trunk. Munyaradzi Zizhou
“We found some heart medi-
It is alleged that before retiring Inspector (DSI) James Mahofa. cation in his trunk and he has
been lately complaining about
heart problems,” said Mahofa.
According to the post mortem,
the boy is reported to have died
of cardiac arrest.

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Delays in 2022 devolution funds "We have been having a problem earlier for the benefit of the
disbursements a major setback to with our local authority. Yes, community," he added.
delays are there we understand A resident, Melusi Mpofu of
Gweru's development but as council they don’t tell ward 5 however urged council to
residents on how the disbur- find ways to seek the remaining
Gwenhoro Dam sement are going on or even to balance of the 2021 devolution
disclose the amount received. fund saying they only got ap-
Tinaani Nyabereka Officer Vimbai Chingwaramu- Some of the projects which We then end up looking for proximately a quarter of its last
see said as a local authority are yet to be implemented by other means or ways to get that year's allocation.
Gweru- Delays in the they are still waiting for the dis- the City of Gweru include the information. "As for this year, we feel we are
disbursement of the bursement of the 2022 funds. purchase of a refuse compactor "This year’s funds have indeed lagging behind and it’s a major
2022 devolution funds "The planned and proposed which was pegged at ZW$ 34 been delayed but we believe setback to the city. We also want
by the Central government to 2022 projects have not yet 798 229, rehabilitation of the information dissemination is last year's funds to be accounted
Gweru council has been seen taken shape. We haven’t yet sewer treatment plant at a cost crucial in development,” said for," Mpofu said.
as a major setback to the city's received our allocation as of ZW$ 36 311196, the new Selipiwe. Efforts to get a comment from
development as a number of Gweru city. We just hope that landfill site which requires ZW$ He added that the Urban Council the Midlands Provincial De-
projects are reported to be the funds will come timeously 48 414 928, tower lights which Association of Zimbabwe velopment Coordinator, Abiot
lying idle considering that the so that we can execute our require ZW$ 21 181 531, the (UCAZ) was supposed to Maronge were fruitless as
mid-fiscal term year has gone planned programmes. construction of two fire stations actively advocate for the disbur- he could not be reached for
by. "However as a local authority, , the city master plan, Mtapa sement of devolution funds on comment through his mobile
Gweru residents expressed we are very grateful to gover- markets, road maintenance time to all local authorities. phone.
worry over the late disbur- nment for these funds because works and purchase of office "We have the Urban Councils Last year Gweru city council
sements of this year's funds they have given us a milestone equipment, traffic lights, water Association of Zimbabwe was allocated ZW$ 132 million
saying the timeframe had in terms of development, we infrastructure, utility vehicles (UCAZ), if you look at this as devolution funds. The local
already affected the level of have managed to implement and construction of a classroom board it is comprised of council- authority however managed
development as some projects some of the projects and we block at a local school with the lors. So our plea as residents is to get about ZW$ 85 million
required enough resources. have achieved a lot as a city," total planned devolution budget for this board to then advocate with the remainder yet to be
Gweru Council Public Relations she said. amounting to ZW$ 300 million. to the relevant ministry so that accessed.
Gweru Residents and Rate- money is disbursed early. The funds saw the procurement
payers Association (GRRA) "It is then good to have such of an Ambulance, a Tipper and
director Conerlia Selipiwe said, communication done fast so Backhoe loader among other
information regarding the dis- that the funds can be disbursed things.
bursement of the funds was not
Vimbai Chingwaramusee always availed to residents on Newly bought truck
time.
"I think we need to understand NOTICE
something regarding the issue
of devolution funds especial- Application for the issue of a part II liquor licence for a Cocktail
ly at City of Gweru. Of late, we Bar liquor licence.
had taken council to task urging
them to plan with us residents. Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of section 53
We want inclusivity and to be of the liquor Act (chapter 14:12) will be made to liquor licensing
on board on all the projects board, Harare for the issue of a BAR LIQUOR LICENCE in
which council is implementing respect of premises situated at DANGA BUSINESS CENTRE,
because as citizens we have a Mberengwa as JJ Cocktail Bar.
critical role to play in the deve-
lopment of our city. All persons who have any objections to the application may
lodge their objections in writing with the secretary for the
Liquor Licensing Board, Harare not later than 14 days from
the day of publication

Dated at Masvingo this 28 JULY 2022

Jeshua Tofa
5846 Nketa 9
Bulawayo

TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 News 8

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

242 Zaka people get certificates in bread baking

Tellzim Reporter Aleta Makomeke in black dress and hat inspecting bread and buns

ZAKA – A total of 242 people in Zaka 2030 and beyond. vayo’,” said Makomeke. ling mode,” said Makomeke.
Central were conferred with certificates “We advocate for improved livelihoods and sus- She urged all other constituen- Councillor Tererai said he is
in bread baking last weekend at the first tainable economic development programmes. cies to copy from Zaka Central indebted to the community that
year anniversary celebration ceremony held at We as Zanu PF cannot afford to leave anyone and implement the programme embraced the idea of bakeries
Murerekwa Primary School in ward 8. behind because we believe that we all as Zim- in their respective consti- which he said they copied from
The bakery programme which started last year babwean citizens have the responsibility to tuencies so that it benefits the Gutu and implemented in ward
with very few people has now grown to 29 transform lives ‘Nokuti nyika inovakwa nevene whole of Zaka district thereby 8 before spreading to other
groups dotted around the constituency in wards contributing to the country’s wards in the constituency.
8,14,15,19 and 34. economic development. “I am proud to be working
Ward 8 leads the pack with 18 groups, ward 14 “We also feel obliged not only to with people in my ward. They
and 15 have one group each while ward 18 has work towards the attainment of embraced the programme
two groups. Ward 19 has three groups while vision 2030 but to also as Zaka which we copied from Gutu and
ward 34 has four groups. district make a significant cont- now we are the best. We call
The bakery project is being spearheaded by ward ribution to the country's Gross upon all those who are yet to be
8 councilor Tererei Tererai and Zaka Central Domestic Product (GDP). We in part of the groups to join as we
women’s league representative in Zanu PF Pro- light of that are already working move in to alleviate poverty in
vincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) Aleta on modalities to up-scale the Zaka,” said Tererai.
Makomeke who is a home economics teacher by project. We encourage all Also present at the event were
profession with support from other community Zaka district constituencies to central committee members
members in the diaspora. embrace the project so that we Retired Brigadier General Li-
Speaking at the event, Makomeke said it was her can eventually speak with one vingstone Chineka and Maina
wish that women in Zaka Central are all involved voice as a district. Mandava.
in developmental programmes and work to “We already have training mo- The bread is being sold locally
alleviate poverty through home grown solutions. dalities in place for the benefit and other groups are already
“It is my wish that no woman in Zaka Central of those who want to engage supplying retail shops in Jerera
constituency should be left behind in any in the programme within the mainly Sunrise shop.
economic development programme. lt is my district and outside it. We invite
wish that we take everybody on board so that no all stakeholders to assist in cash
homestead languishes in poverty. It is Zanu PF's or kind as we engage in up-sca-
desire to improve livelihoods in line with vision

From left: Rtd Brig Chinoka, Makomeke, Sec for security Wellington
Chakona, Cllr Tererai

News TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 9

SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Dr Takavafira Zhou

Workers’ Unions gun for national shutdown

Branton Matondo / Yeukai of the International Labour Or-
Munetsi ganization (ILO). To this effect,
civil servants have abandoned
Zvishavane -Living dis- the current collective bargai-
parities and troubles be- ning platforms with governme-
devilling civil servants nt in which the latter has been
have pushed trade unions to the sending people that cannot make
edge as waves of a nationwide decisions for the so called nego-
shutdown gather momentum, tiations and with cabinet unila-
the unions have warned. terally pegging salaries without
Chief among the triggers for input from workers," he said.
the move is the minimal salary Another communiqué from the
pegs that government has been Zimbabwe Professional Nurses
for long allocating civil servants Union (ZPNU) on the victimizati-
which erode upon payment due on of nurses highlighted how the
the ever rising rates of inflation economic meltdown has affected
and exorbitant black market and worsened the nurses’ state
exchange rates. of affairs considering the penury
In an official statement, on July salaries.
25 Progressive Teachers Union "With reference to the victi-
of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) President mization of nurses, we wish to
Dr Takavafira Zhou said govern- confirm if it is your office that has
ment has been disgraceful in the directed Kadoma Hospital and
manner they remunerate civil Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
servants. to call nurses for disciplinary
"The dice has been cast and there hearings for participating in in-
is no going back on 'National dustrial action of June 202022.
Shutdown' by civil servants "We further request your office
on the 27th and 28th of July to advice hospital management
2022. All civil servants' fede- to stop victimizing the nurses in
rations (from health sector, all public hospitals.
education sector, and the rest "We reiterate our commitment
of civil servants) have agreed to work with other unions and
on this week's two-day national federations in pursuit of workers'
shutdown. This united front of legitimate labour rights. We urge
civil servants is a product of the all workers in Zimbabwe to send
realisation by the public sector an unwavering, unflinching
labour movement (federations and unequivocal message to the
and unions) that unless civil employer that civil servants are
servants unite as brothers and angry, hungry, apprehensive,
sisters in their pursuit of fair wallowing in poverty and misery
labour practices in Zimbabwe, and that the employer must
they will perish as fools. restore the purchasing power
"Urgent restoration of the parity of their salaries denomi-
purchasing power parity of nated in US$," read the commu-
salaries of civil servants as before niqué.
October 2018 is basis for our call. The nursing sector has been
This entails paying civil servants for long crying out for standard
in US$ with teachers demanding salary payment in US dollars
US$ 540 that they were getting in order to run away from the
before October 2018. pillaging inflationary rate.
"Harmonization of labour laws APEX board member Ta-
that would allow civil servants to piwanashe Kusotera recently
have robust collective bargaining highlighted the struggles facing
chambers under section 65 of nurses to the Ministry of Health
the constitution and in line with after nurses and doctors were
Conventions 87, 98, 151 and 154 fired for staging a strike.

10 TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 News

CLIMATE CHANGE
& ENVIRONMENT

Council positively reacts to the Climate Change initiatives-ZCIEA

Council has also provided

boreholes in each ward to

ensure the accessibility of

water.

In line with the research

project’s objectives, city council

has again addressed the issue of

poor refuse collection with the

help of health clubs as it has

improves the collection system

through collecting refuse on

time, allocating bins in schools,

streets and even in the CBD.

The city council has also

improved its conduct with street

vendors since now vendors can

now pay a fine and retrieve their

goods unlike before where they

could not retrieve anything.

ZCIEA recruited champions

who carried out the research

and got information from EMA,

city council, churches and sta-

From left Alice Sveridlik, Mercy Madungweni, Wisborn Malaya, Tavengwa Mazhambe keholders.
The champion team had

Valentine Makufa change, council is inventing a biogas Institute for Environment and Development did engaged the city council in
plant which will use waste to generate not fund the research,” said Sverdlik. carrying the research and they
Masvingo City Council has biogas that will be used by the residents City council has managed to provide the residents worked together in addressing
responded positively to in a move meant to reduce the cutting with clean water unlike before when the taps ran the effects of climate change
Climate Change Research down of trees for firewood and also dry and sometimes dirty water would run out of

project conducted by the Zimbabwean reduce air pollution caused by burning the taps.

Chamber of Informal Economies Asso- tyres as a source of energy.

ciation (ZCIEA). The Climate Change Research Project veterinar y
Speaking at the intervention meeting started in 2018 and finally ended on
held at Mucheke hall on July 28, 2022, June 30, 2022, it aimed at assessing the

ZCIEA Secretary General Wisborn interaction between the informal sector corner
Malaya acknowledged the role city and environment.
council played in addressing issues to The project was meant to identify the
do with urban agriculture by alloca- challenges faced by the informal sector

ting farmers portion of land in an open and people with disabilities due to the

space near Masvingo Teachers College climate change. INFECTIOUS CORYZA - Decreased feed and water intake
at cheaper prices. It was funded by the National Institute - Reduction in egg production in
“We have seen that the city council has for Health Research (NIHR) in the layers
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TellZim News News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 News 191

WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Tinaani Nyabereka human rights. Women need to know their
Speaking at an enga- rights-Chief Gwesela
Zhombe-Women gement meeting in
have been urged Zhombe last week, Chief as WCoZ empowers men to be gender champions
to stand up and Gwesela born Ndabezin-
advocate for their rights hle Ndebele Gwesela
said that most women do
as most women are said not know that they are
entitled to certain rights.
to be unaware of their
"If women knew they
rights. had rights equal to men,
they would rise up and
The call was made during be part of every process
that men are part of. As
a Women Coalition of community leaders, we
know that women have
Zimbabwe (WCoZ)'s rights, as such we need
to advocate and educate
men engagement drive more women about their
rights so that they are
as part of efforts to better informed.
"The reason why most
engage more men to be women are not vying for
opportunities is because
gender champions and they don’t know such
spaces are open for them.
proactive in the fight They then put men first
while excluding themsel-
against Gender-Based ves," he said.
One of the participants
Violence (GBV) across George Moyo said there
is need for a holistic
the Midlands province. approach when tackling
issues to do with women’s
According to a report rights.
"We need a holistic
produced by the United approach when tackling
women rights. There are
Nations Populati-

on Fund (UNFPA), in

Zimbabwe about one in

three women aged 15

to 49 have experienced

physical violence, and

about one in four women

have experienced sexual Chief Gwesela

violence, since the age of

15, according to the 2015 cases where a couple is understanding when it that it will take a lot of access to resources and
married; it is pointless comes to issues to do with learning and unlearning
Zimbabwe Demographic to educate the man or rights to avoid clashes. certain cultural practices rights both in the public
woman only, leaving "The men also agreed that to achieve gender equality
and Health Survey. behind the other partner culture plays a key role and equity," said Moyo. and private sectors.
couples. There is need to in how gender relations Vice Chairperson of the
GBV undermines oppor- be on the same level of play out in society and Chief Gwesela's council “We are encouraging men
Kesani Ndungeni stated
tunities for women and that the meeting took to adopt new behavioural
place at an opportune time
denies them the ability when cases of violence patterns based on respect
were on the increase.
to fully utilize their basic “I am happy WCoZ you for the human rights of
have remembered the
rural community, this women. We regard men
engagement comes at the
right time when violence as part of the solution,
especially cases of GBV
are on the rise. We need instead of being part of
to find solutions to curb
the violence. the problem.
"It is necessary for com-
munities to be continual- "As WCoZ we are
ly engaged on matters
concerning gender. He committed to engage
however noted that there
is need for financial as- men as stakeholders who
sistance for people to
improve their lives as should be at the forefront
most conflicts were or
are a result of poverty," challenging stereoty-
Ndungeni said.
WCoZ Kwekwe Chapter pes, negative behaviours
Vice Chairperson Parti-
nella Ngozo highlight- and attitudes in gender
ed that gender relations
bring into focus roles relations. We encourage
which have been socially
constructed. male involvement in
"The basis of the pat-
riarchal system on which doing away with negative
society is structured
favours men as it is cha- masculinity patterns and
racterised by unequal
building new ones,” she

said.

The engagement however

further reflected on

matters concerning the

implementation of United

Nations Resolution 1325.

UN 1325, a landmark

Security Council resoluti-

on on women, peace and

security was adopted in

2000.

The resolution addressed

the impact of war on

women and the impor-

tance of women’s full and

equal participation in

conflict resolution, peace

building, peacekeeping,

humanitarian response

and in post-conflict re-

construction.

12 News TELL ZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022

HUMAN RIGHTS

Yeukai Munetsi

FIU raises awareness on PVO billweru -National Associati-

on of Non-Governmental

GOrganizations (NANGO)
recently engaged various Non-Pro-

fit Organizations (NPOs) and the

Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),

which is mandated to coordinate An-

ti-Money Laundering and Counter

Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

programmes in Zimbabwe and the

Ministry of Public Service, Labour

and Social Welfare.

The meeting was aimed at raising

awareness on the Private Voluntary

Organizations (PVO) Bill and help

NPOs to understand why there was

need for such a bill.

Speaking at the event, FIU Officer

Plaxedia Maketo reiterated that the

bill had caused so much confusion

amongst the Civil Society Organiza- Plaxedia Maketo

tions (CSOs) and hence there was "My question is why now when already Selipiwe. He added that this awareness was very
need to clarify and raise awareness. the consultations have been done? If Meanwhile, NANGO Midlands regional essential in covering the information gap
"The bill has caused so much mist in these awareness programmes had been coordinator Titus Mangoma also said that that exists between the NPOs and gover-
the NPOs and is being viewed as a done prior, then NPOs would have been the PVO bill has been received with mixed nment.
way to shrink the civil society space. equipped with sufficient and correct in- feelings as it has some clauses that appear
"This shows so much lack of unders- formation to contribute to the bill," said to be shrinking civic space.
tanding by the NPO sector hence we

want to demystify all these claims,"

she said.

She further said the bill currently

at the national House of Assembly

stage is a requirement that came

from the FATF not the FIU or the

ministry of Labour complied with

recommendation 8 of the FATF

which requires countries to have ap-

propriate laws to govern operations

of NPOs.

"The PVO bill complies with recom-

mendation 8 of the FATF. NPOs

have access to resources and their

work is intensive meaning that

they are prone to diversion of funds

by manipulating programmes to

support terrorism," she added.

Ministry of Labour and Social

Welfare Registrar of Public

Voluntary Organizations official

Maxwell Chinenga said governme-

nt was there to create a conducive

environment and not shrink NPOs

space hence the need for awareness

raising meetings.

In addition Gweru Residents and

Ratepayers Association Director

(GRRA), Cornelius Selipiwe said

that such awareness programmes

should be raised before consulta-

tions are made to avoid confusion.

TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 News 13
Is Susan another Baba Jukwa scam?
Man with albinism finally gets help Mapombi as you all know ladies
and gentlemen is not an activist we take brief look back to 2013, we had
Tendai Charumbira well as personal upkeep was catered like the likes of ana Itai Dzamara Baba Jukwa who became so popular
for,” said Munemo. revealing some intricate details of high
She went on to confirm that Muto who ended up disappearing and of late ana profile meetings like what Susan is doing
Following the publication of has since been adopted by Reformed Makomborero. It’s not that I am afraid of now. Everyone believed the chap and got
his story seeking a helping Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Budiriro disappearing; it’s just that I majored in carried away and it later dawned to the
hand from well-wishers and branch who have assumed duties of telling the truth. Ndinonzi Mafirakureva public that it was just a diversion ploy to
taking care of him. and ndiri gentleman handivanze. I said divert attention of people. I am not saying
donors, 28-year-old Hamilton Muto “RCZ Budiriro has adopted him and this and I will continue saying it until Susan is the 2023 baba Jukwa or Mai
(Pictured) from Zaka ward 8 who was a family has taken upon themsel- vanosvotwa vasvotwa. The continued Jukwa, all I am saying is let’s look at this
suffering from a cancerous growth detention of Job Sikhala, Sithole and 12 with open minds kwete kutevera mhepo
ves to host him despite others following the Nyatsime disturban- kunge shiri.
finally got some help. his condition and the ces that ensued after the death of Moreb- The anonymous Baba Jukwa character
Hamilton Muto’s orga- unpleasant odour
nizing team managed from the cancerous lessing Ali is wrong. That is wrong and I just vanished in thin air after voting, this
wound. May the will say it both pasi nekudenga. The issue time around it has a face, clever handiti?
to secure cash to the Lord help us to here ladies and gentlemen is the politi- Munobvma chete. I think the rape issue
tune of US$ 12000 see him through cization of the judicial system what law if it’s true affected the lady’s mind. Riya
all this,” she experts refer to as capture of system of ndorinonzi dhimoni rechihure riya, I
and ZW$ 100 000. added. course not river capture kkk. We claim think Apostle Kapandura should be called
Muto who has Sometime in
albinism has September to be civilised but we are still far from it panyaya iyi. Sure kuita danga revarume
2021 Muto when we detain opposition members for here 32 vese wakaoma hako at 33 years
so far gone faced blows nothing while real criminals are walking and an average of a man each year you
through eight to his search freely. I hear they denied Nero to visit his have been on planet earth. I feel pity
sessions of for medicati- comrades at Chikurubi Maximum prison, for Susan for all she alleges to have went
on as he was for the why? But I think it’s for their own through, but I guess something is not right
chemothera- being denied good, Mfana uya haasi wekungorega on the whole issue. Why targeting only
py costing US$ accommodati-
400. on at lodges in achisvika pese pese anosiya atendeutsa men from the same pool, isn’t this a trick
the city because vanhu maGuard Jeri ese akavhotera CCC kuti last minute mozonzwa kuti ndakarara
Sara Phineas his wound messed come 2023 kkkk. Ane mudano mfana uya naMwonzora, Chamisa, naBiti, naSikhala
Munemo who bed linen since it is an saka vasingadi asvike kuma perceived st- kkkk. But maCITIZENS akaoma futi, I
fronted the or- open wound. rongholds avo. But that is wrong ladies saw her picture with Nero but no one
and gentlemen, you can’t deny a father commented on it kkk, nyararai henyu but
ganizing team Munemo who has been coor- access to his innocent son in jail while mark my words hezvino ndiripano.
confirmed the dinating donations sent towards
development the welfare of Muto said they were allowing others access to their murderers Anyway thumps up to you Susan, gara
stranded and pleaded for assistance in and rapist sons. That’s not fair kana ka1. wakati vanga riri kurutivi rupi pana
and expressed form of accommodation. But president vakazombowanepi all those Garwe kkk asi une zvivindi zvekutozoon-
gratitude to TellZim Muto once stayed with his sister but powers to determine who visits Chikurubi gorora pakubatwa chibharo here? Chete
the property owner had to chase him or not. Is that what the 2013 constituti- ndiwe wakadyiwa kkkk inini was not
News for the help. away due to his condition. on say? Where is Mwonzora, iwe Dhagi there, famba Susan famba, time iri ku-
“We received donations Doctor Mathew Wazara last year
from all over the world offered to operate and administer huya pano utiudze kuti ndozvamakaisa tofambabwo takananga kundofa hedu
chemotherapy to Muto after TellZim mubumbiro renyika here naMangwana kkk. As a mother, guru rakachichita pan-
thanks to TellZim News publicity. We News published a story of him wako kuti kana vada kuona hama they dakanzwa wochema while addressing
managed to raise in excess of US$ seeking financial assistance to have an sought clearance from the president? thousands of followers. Chine mafollo-
12 000 and ZW$ 100 000. Muto has operation. Speaking of Dhagi, Dhagi where are you wers wena kudarika team iri MuPolad
kkk, my avid readers let me tell you about kkk, I have more questions than answers
managed to undergo eight sessions this useless man called Dhagi. He just to your story Suzie. Not dismissing the
of chemo costing not less than US$
4 00 and paid his accommodation in caused by-elections by recalling people fact that young girls have fallen prey to
only to boycott the elections kkk. Kubikira these political vultures. I just hope
a private hospital for more than six vamwe mbodza iwe woiramba mutemo will be applied without
weeks continuously. kkkk. But chaigo- favour mwana awane zororo. I
“We also manage to secure doctors’ diiwo zvacho after just wonder the timing of the
getting Zeroes in the revelation and Baba Jukwa set
support amounting to more than US $ previous round. Baba a bad precedence by misleading
5 000, clothing, blankets and food in
excess of US$ 2 500. Transport costs Zero, I guess now us and diverted our attention for
he has exhausted all the benefit of the same Zanu PF
for all trips amounting to US$ 400 as the tricks and Zanu so now isu tinoonera haticham-
PF is nowhere near hanyi kungobvuma.
to help zvayo. He was used and now Ko saka ukama hwe Garwe naMudha
dumped like a used condom. That’s Zanu hwaiva hwepabarika rako here? But you
Pf for you kana musingaizive ask Killer are a well-seasoned campaigner in these
Zivhu. Ko constitutional law expert Prof bedroom affairs it’s only that Beijing
Love, haaya varikuPOLAD maybe that’s haina kuzoti kuitwe ministry otherwise
why he is quiet. you would be the minister deputized by
Iwo maBy-elections ndakanzwa kuti Zanu Sexmorehardy Duggish kkkk. Ko iye akas-
PF tried all its tricks in the political book haikwa seiko pa32 kkk. Hanzi Musanhi
but vari kurohwa chete. Yeah by-elec- akarara akapfeka jean asika Susan Mwari
tions serve as a litmus test for the final ave newe unotombofungawo ndivana
election. Yes the results are showing the baba vevamwe vanhu here vaunodaro?
possibilities for next year. The first truth Anyway ateya mariva murutsva haachatyi
is that the battle is between Zanu PF and kusviba magadziko so goes the saying. I
CCC. Any sane person can now see that didn’t believe the whole narration until
and it’s never too late to join either of the you broke down. I just began to think
two parties. Imwe iParty yevanhu imwe the abuse could been real that is kana
Ndeyeropa so choose wisely ipapo kkkk. usiri drama Queen saMai Muchuchu-
I think basing on the results, it’s high ti vepaward 4. So how will the docket
time we get rid of the useless Polad before with Queensland police be processed or
it exhausts the Treasury for nothing. I Interpol are called to task in this matter.
hope these by-elections are a wakeup call But apo naThemba Mliswa zviya zvekuti
for CCC that they should work hard as zviuya hazvidondani zvakaramba zvaka-
well as proving kuti Nero ane chaunga. todondana apo hey. Zvipfuti pamuromo
However, Zanu PF is not sleeping, these kwese yaaa that was a perfect match yoo
wins should not make you complacent asi or that one made in heaven.
kana mati tingosiya varipo ivavo vatonge Mthuvi naPanonetsa are at it again, I
nyika ndeyavo we are just second class knew they would not run out of ideas
citizens kkk. ummm. Vakauya neimwe plan yekuko-
Did anyone see the preliminary results kotedza zvimaUSA zviya zvikuradzwa pasi
of the 2022 census? They show there is a pePillow neSefa dzemudzimba vachipa
lot of rural to urban migration yataidzi- maGold Coin. Haaa maybe it’s ignorance,
dziswa naTeacher Mudefi kwaChiriMu- but I am still failing to get the logic of
dombo uko. Life is hard for the rural folk buying the tokens for US$ 1 800 or more
and I am sure they now know kuti they or the logic behind keeping possession
have been bribed all along no one cares of the tokens. Ko zvikamuka zvichinzi
about bettering their lives. hazvichashandi kkkk. Tengai mega ini
As you all know Mapombi is a feminist handipo. It’s just that I have been sceptical
though not a radical one, I only get radical of quite a number of reforms pronounced
when people hide the truth, haa ipapo by the terrible duo to such an extent that
ndinopenga chaiko. I know the people even if they come up with something mea-
of Zimbabwe are divided over this lady ningful, I always doubt it.
who shocked Twimbos with her revela- Before I go zvangu kunokanaga maputi
tions dzaiita kunge asutswa nemweya angu for lunch, let me hasten to say
waJohane achinyora zvakazarurwa kkkk. ZIFA,SRC and all those involved please
Mapombi is confused with sincerity of sit down and talk, kana matalks aramba
the presenter, her motive and the timing then motaurirana, this ban should be
of the revelation. I don’t want to question lifted. Handidi kupikiswa ndatopedza so.
her sanity for now, I am sure she is right Mboko IMboko!!!
upstairs. If she is ok then let’s look at
the timing, Ladies and gentlemen, if

14 News TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022

Gweru hotel murder case: four suspects face charges

Midlands Hotel Speaking in one of the clearly get the picture of what
residents WhatsApp groups happened," he said.
Tinaani Nyabereka Struggling Midlands hotel faces closure yesterday, Midlands Hotel Reports from other close
owner Hamutendi Kombayi sources around the issue
Gweru- Police have said it was unfortunate that revealed that the uncle of the
confirmed inves- such young life had been lost now deceased was however
tigating a murder under unclear circumstances. told by the now deceased's
case following the discovery "It is unfortunate that we mother that the four suspects
of a dead body of a man in a have learnt of the death of an were alleged to be illegal gold
disused motor vehicle parked unknown man and his body panners who had confront-
in an alley at the Midlands has been found in one of the ed the now deceased over an
Hotel. disused vehicles at the hotel's unknown dispute.
The incident occurred in parking area. Upon the assault, the deceased
Gweru Central Business "Indeed the reports came to went for a hair cut in the
District on July 25, 2022 at me but we are glad that police CBD upon which his barber
about 0730 hours. have since started investiga- also discovered that he (the
Investigations conducted tions and the issue is still being deceased) had a deep wound on
have since linked the body looked into. the head. After doing his hair,
to an assault case of a then “The hotel was just closed tem- the barber reportedly failed to
unknown man who was porarily for investigations. As a locate the now deceased for
reported at Gweru Central by company we are also going to further questioning regarding
an informant Samuel Jackson look on the matter through our the injury.
Jacha (29) of Mambo suburb security personnel so that we
in Gweru.
Circumstances given reveal Tinaani Nyabereka the development, saying inves-
that on (Friday) July 22, tigations are already underway
2022 at about 2030 hours the GW E R U - M i d l a n d s while operations at the hotel
witnesses saw four men assau- Hotel has been tem- have been suspended.
lting a man (now deceased) porarily closed by “We can confirm that a dead
who had just came out of the Zimbabwe Republic Police body was found at the place
Pandas Bar in 3rd street, mentioned,” said Inspector
Gweru Central Business (ZRP) after a dead body of an Mahoko on Monday (July 25).
District (CBD). The dead man is suspected to
The men were using a rubber unknown man was found in a have been murdered during
sjambok, empty beer bottles Killer T’s show last Friday at
and an okapi knife. The dysfunctional vehicle parked in the hotel.
victim had then escaped to an
unknown destination but with the hotel's parking area.
very serious injuries.
Midlands Provincial Police

Spokesperson Inspector Zvishavane man killed while drinking beer

Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed

Police attended the scene police that he had discovered a Tinaani Nyabereka 1630 hours, the now deceased
during the night and arrested dead body in a motor vehicle in Thulani Ncube (28) of
four assault suspects namely a car park. Zvishavane- Police in Imbayago village was drinking
Nkosi Ncube (26) Terrence Police attended the scene and Midlands is investi- beer at Fizhu Business Centre
Lewis Sibanda (18), Washing- the four suspects are now being gating a murder case in Zvishavane.
ton Ngwenya (20) and Jealous charged with murder. where a man was killed over He was approached by a
Matola (21) all of Umsungwe Injuries reported to have been an unknown dispute while suspect only identified as
road, Ridgemont in Gweru. inflicted on the assault victim drinking beer at a local bar. Shadreck Moyo. The two had a
Police looked for the complai- on Friday night are tallying Midlands Police Spokesperson fight over an undisclosed issue
nant but could not locate him with those on the body. Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko which remains unknown to
or establish his identity. On Midlands Provincial Police Spo- urged members of the public to other patrons.
Saturday July 23 2022, the four kesperson Inspector Emmanuel respect the sanctity of life. Ncube was later was found in a
suspects were taken to court Mahoko thanked members of "We once again appeal to pool of blood a distance away
where they were remanded in the public who helped police the public to always respect from the shops by one Nicholas
custody to July 26, 2022 while with information regarding the sanctity of human life and Chibwe who informed his
investigations continued. incident. resolve disputes peacefully or twin brother Ncube about the
On Monday July 25, 2022 "We thank the public for the engage a third part when the incident.
at 0730 hours an informant part they played in the investi- need arises,” urged Mahoko. His body had a wound on the
Tendai Mafuratidze (34) gations done so far," Mahoko Information given reveal that throat inflicted by an unknown
reported at Gweru Central said. on July 24, 2022 at about object.

Drug addict axes elderly neighbour

Tinaani Nyabereka struck with an axe several times to Gweru Provincial Hospital Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko
by her neighbour's nephew. where she died on admission.
Gweru- A Mkoba man It is further alleged that the Midlands Police Spokesperson,
was last weekend suspect Panashe Jamari (20) Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko
arrested after axing his who is also believed to be urged members of the public to
neighbour in an incident that mentally ill and residing with respect the sanctity of life.
occurred on July 23 at around his aunt, became violent while "We once again appeal to
0800 hours in the morning in he was inside his aunt's house. the public to always respect
Mkoba suburb. He then started to break sanctity of human life and
According to eye witnesses, windows using an axe. resolve disputes peacefully.
the suspect was believed to be The aunt and the now deceased "We also urge those with
under the influence of drugs forcibly opened the door to try mentally challenged relatives
and it is not clear what type of to refrain him from further to make sure that they are
drugs he was taking. damaging property. taken to psychiatric hospitals
Circumstances given reveal It is at that moment when for regular treatment and
that the now deceased Charity Moyo was struck with an axe make sure they are attended
Moyo (59) died on admission and sustained severe injuries. to by mental institutions," he
at local hospital after she was The now deceased was taken said.

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TELLZIM News >> 29 July - 04 Aug 2022 namely Bulawayo City, News 15
Cranborne Bullets, Whawha
Chibuku is back, cup holders and ZPC Kariba will be tussling the caliber of players available.
to face newbies Tenax out for two vacant posts in pre- 'Kauya Katuruturu' Zpc Kariba
liminary play-offs after which will be playing against Bulawayo
they meet Bulawayo Chiefs. City while new boys Cranborne
Current cup holders and Zvis- Bullets were pitted against
havane outfit Fc Platinum will Whawha with the winner set to
be hoping to repeat the previous date Harare giants Dynamos.
feat as they play a Tenax side Manica Diamonds clash with
that has been performing fairly Yadah.
in the Castle Lager Premier The much awaited Chibuku
Soccer League (PSL). tournament will be played from
FC Platinum who edged August 6 to November 19.
nemesis Ngezi Platinum at Zvis- Other matches promising
havane’s Mandava stadium in fireworks include a slate
the penalties will be looking to between Jairos Tapera coached
repeat history. Gibbo side Triangle and
The cup holders are pinning Highlanders.
their scoring hopes on former Triangle will be pinning their
Polokwane City strikers Walter goal scoring hopes on Donald
Musona and Thandolwenkosi Ngoma while Highlanders in-
Ngwenya who have been finding ternational gaffer will be looking
the back of the net regularly so to make a mark in his first Zim-
far. babwean cup tournament.
2021 Chibuku runners up Ngezi Joey Antipas-coached Chicken
Platinum who are still on the Inn have been matched with
market for a coach after the Taurai Mangwiro coached
dismissal of former Warriors Harare City, a match also
and Manchester City striker promising fireworks.
Benjani Mwaruwari this week Black Rhinos plays Caps United
are also looking to have a while Ngezi Platinum plays He-
feeling of the final considering rentials.

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‘We never lose in Dulibadzimu FC
Gweru'-Dulibadzimu
warns TelOne Paramount Obert Zinyama,
"It was a tricky game and an who also carries the armband
Branton Matondo match indeed but as a team we purpose and character because encounter that could go either registered a brace.
are up to the challenge to put they fought to the last minute ways. The goal was unexpect- Gaffer John Phiri commended
Gweru-TelOne who in a shift as always. Like any of the game. Next game versus ed because everyone could not his boys for a stellar away
are still fancying their other fixture, our approach is Dulibadzimu at home, it is not believe that I would score within performance from home but
chances of clinching the same as we fight for three an easy encounter, we need to the last two minutes. Even the despaired on the state of ZRP
the ultimate Central Region points. We are also unbeaten in grind results in all remaining coaches were expecting the Gokwe Centre stadium.
Division One league title will Gweru this season and it seems games," said Matondo. referee to blow the final whistle Kwekwe based outfit Zpc
be in for yet another daunting my players enjoy playing in Meanwhile Sheasham collected then all of a sudden I scored at Munyati who have found their
task this weekend as they host Gweru," said Ncube. three points this past weekend the final fold," said Sahondo. winning wheels under the
a definitive Dulibadzimu side. Dulibadzimu who have a 39 after sinking an ailing Kwekwe "Odega" Sahondo is currently tutelage of former Zpc Kariba
With only three games left for point tally collected three United, a team that started the the top goal scorer with 14 gaffer Godfrey Tamirepi also
league conclusion, Sheasham points in their previous fixture season like a house on fire. goals so far followed by young collected maximum points at
are five points ahead of fellow on a walkover after young boys The two net bangers came speedster Liberty "Bango" Bishopstone Stadium.
Gweru nemesis TelOne. Filabusi failed to appear for courtesy of regular goal scorer Masveure who has netted 11 The goals came courtesy of
The telecommunications match day. McDonald Mavhuto. goals. Anele Mukarati and Malvin
outfit who clinched a win in "Yes Filabusi did not pitch but Ascot also prevailed in a derby Vumbachikwe who are also Sithole.
their last outing courtesy of as l said we really wanted to use after Blessing Sahondo scored piping at a possible top two ZPC Munyati captain Decent
Blessing Sahondo are gunning the game as preparation for our the only goal of a much stiff finish got the better of MSU in Dube despaired over the
for nothing but three points at next encounter," he added. and awaited derby against a one nil final scoreline win. harshness of playing away
Ascot stadium this weekend. TelOne assistant coach Rut- Clemence Zuze coached Experienced striker Vincent against teams like Bishopsto-
Dulibadzimu gaffer Stanley herford "Wasu" Matondo Chapungu. Nzombe got the better of MSU ne considering the state of the
Ncube told this publication praised efforts by the boys for In an interview with TellZim defence at Long John stadium. pitch.
that TelOne will have a good the derby win and showed the News, Sahondo said the goal Elsewhere the beach boys "It's always tough to play
run for their money and points need to work hard in the next was a surprise and a last minute Paramount and Zvishavane versus a team with nothing to
come Sunday. encounter. winner that presented itself at based side Loss Control enter- lose and they gave us tough
"It's a tough match. Tough "The boys showed unity of the most acute moment. tained fans at ZRP Gokwe as task. The weather contributed
the former got better of Senior a lot as it was too hot and the
John Phiri and his Loss Control pitch is not playable. Our aim
lads in a ten goal thriller. is to finish on a high in prepa-
Man of the moment at ration for the coming season
when we will be aiming to
start on a high," said the
captain.
Tongogara who are seasoned
campaigners felt the passing
wrath of FC Platinum Under
19 too tough as they lost two
nil.