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Keeping it real... committed to tell Zimbabwe 19 - 25 Jan 2024 www.tellzim.com 267 Simon Muzenda street, Trade Centre, Masvingo, Tel: (039) 2262 401, Email: [email protected] TellZimbabwe @TellZimbabwe TellZimbabwe tellzimnews TellZim News Page 14 Continued on page 2 US$1 Mapombi Story on page 3 Zim opposition will soon finish all rainbow colours Trapped in flood zone: Runyararo West families await promised relocation 49 Chief Bere villagers in court over illegal settlements Beverly Bizeki As the “Operation Order No To Land Barons” continues with the aim of bringing sanity to communal lands in Zimbabwe, another 49 residents from Chikutuva Village under Chief Bere in Masvingo have been hauled to the courts facing charges of settling within prohibited dam basin of Lake Mutirikwi. The group, which is said to be contravening section 56(20) of the Water Act chapter 20:24, appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie on January 13, 2024, and was remanded out of custody to January 25 for continuation of trial. It is the state’s case as presented by Godknows Mugondo that from 2000 to

22 News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE OUT OF TOWN HOTEL FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE: Situated in the heart of Beitbridge Town is a Hotel for sale located along Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway with great potential for institutional use. It boast of the following accommodation facilities: Dining room with a reception section, bar section, board room, two kitchens and an office. 104 Accommodation rooms each with ensuite. A conference room with a maximum capacity of 250 people and a storeroom. Four staff houses 2 with three bedrooms and 2 with 2 bedrooms plus lounge, open kitchen, separate toilet and bathroom and solar geyser. A swimming pool with outside bar section. Car park for nearly 120 cars. 2 large water reservoirs with electric water pumps. Sewer recycling plant. The property is located a few kilometres from the Beitbridge border post. Land size: 7.8339 hectares. Price Guide: USD$2 500 000 (plus VAT) COMMERCIAL / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN CHIREDZI, fully tenanted with an attractive rental income and future development opportunities. The permanent improvements on the stand comprise of two commercial properties, a staff quarters and ablution block. The stand size measures 6354 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$ 480 000(Inclusive of VAT and CGT) HOUSE FOR SALE IN CHIVI SILVER CITY C: A monopitched residential dwelling of brick under IBR roof consisting of 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, combined shower and toilet. Well maintained gardens. Fenced and gated. The stand measures 200 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$18 000 HARARE HIGHFIELDS HOUSE FOR SALE: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 5 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, two combined toilet and shower. The property has a 3 roomed cottage. Walled and gated. The stand measures 315 square metres in extent. Title deeds are available. Price Guide: US$50 000 Negotiable COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN GUTU: A commercial building of brick under asbestos which was formerly used as a surgery and a hair salon. The building consists of a front lean-to verandah with two double doors leading to the former hair salon section which is partitioned into two section, a bathroom with two wash hand basins and a storeroom. The former surgery section consists of a reception and a consultation room with a single wash hand basin and two toilets. The back section of the stand is walled and gated. Title deeds. The stand measures 418 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$60 000 Negotiable NGUNDU BUSINESS CENTRE: A commercial property of brick under asbestos consisting of shop area, 3 storerooms, kitchen area, separate shower and toilet, spacious verandah. The stand measures 450 square meters in extent. Price Guide: US$80 000 RESIDENTIAL STANDS CLIPSHAM VIEWS (IDBZ): A residential stand for sale in Clipsham Views with the following features: Access to tarred roads, serviced with electricity, and water reticulation. There is use of septic tanks. A beautiful scenic view of Clipsham Views (IDBZ) and in close proximity to Masvingo- Beitbridge highway. Approximately 5km from Masvingo CBD. Corner Stand. Stand measures approximately 3 784 square metres. Title Deeds. Price Guide: USD 60 000.00. Negotiable RESIDENTIAL STAND FOR SALE IN MVUMA MEDIUM DENSITY: A residential stand serviced with water and electricity m with a structure built to box level. Located near a church and primary school. The stand measures 524 square meters in extent. Price Guide: US$10 000.00 NEMAMWA TOWNSHIP: A residential stand for sale in the low density area of Nemamwa Township about 30km from Masvingo CBD measuring 1400 square meters. Well serviced with water reticulation and road access. Price Guide: US$14 500 Negotiable LOW DENSITY AREA RHODENE: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level. At completion it will consist of four bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite and provision for built-in cupboards, separate lounge and dining with a fireplace and kitchen, Bathroom & separate toilet. Provision for a double lockup garage and spacious verandah. Measuring 1916 Square Metres. Price Guide: US$67 500. MEDIUM DENSITY AREA HOUSE FOR SALE IN EASTVALE: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 3 bedrooms with provision for built- in cupboards, fitted kitchen, lounge, dinning, bathroom with tub and geyser. Separate toilet. There is a cottage with 3 bedrooms and combined bathroom and toilet. The property is in close proximity to a children's park. The stand measures 1468square meters. Price Guide: OFFERS INVITED HIGH DENSITY AREA LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PANGOLIN: A light industrial property consisting of a 3 roomed building of brick under asbestos. The stand measures 367square meters in extent. Walled and Gated. Price Guide: US$45 000 Negotiable INCOMPLETE HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUNYARARO NORTH: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level. At completion it will consist of three bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and toilet and a spacious verandah. The stand measures 204 Square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$16 500 HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUJEKO C: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with shower and a separate toilet. The stand measures 153 square meters in extent. Price Guide: US$25 000 Negotiable HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUNYARARO WEST: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 4 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Fenced and gated. The stand measures 294 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$25 000 Negotiable VIC RANCH INCOMPLETE HOUSE: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level. At completion it will consist of 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite, lounge, and kitchen. Outside toilet and shower. The stand measures 275 square metres. Price Guide: US$ 13000. THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808 49 Chief Bere villagers in court over illegal settlements date the accused people have been occupying pieces of land under Lake Mutirikwi basin. It is alleged that some of the people arrested have been buying land from village heads who are in the habit of selling land that belongs to the Ministry of Lands. The police launched “Operation Order No to Land Barons” which has been running from January 10 to February 9 to bring sanity to communal lands in Zimbabwe. This becomes the second time that the people of Chikutuva Village faced troubles over the illegal settlement, as back in 2019 government once issued eviction letters to them, resulting in conflicts between two local chiefs, Bere and Charumbira over possession of the land. The villagers however said they were not prepared to leave their homes as this was where their ancestral homes were, with some even threatening to go and live at the Great Zimbabwe Monuments if they were to be evicted. Evelyn Dovorogwa told TellZim back in 2019 that her ancestors were laid in the same area hence she was not going anywhere despite the eviction notices from the government. “I was born here so where can I go now? Even if they burn and do everything (to destroy our houses) I am not going anywhere, my ancestors are here in this place,” said Dovorogwa. In Masvingo province’s seven districts, approximately 13 000 illegal settlers are likely to be left homeless with government cracking down on land barons and people who are illegally selling or distributing communal lands. Last week at least 49 arrests in Mushandike were made and nine people were taken to court over the same issue, with some of them being land barons facing charges of illegally distributing land. From page 1 Some of the illegal settlers at Masvingo Magistrate's court

News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 3 POLITICS, ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE Courage Dutiro Masvingo- As the country is still reeling from the recent Cyclone Belal, 23 households in Runyararo West brace for another episode of having their furniture soaked in floodwater, as well as temporary displacement, with a permanent solution continuously eluding them for years and counting. A statement released by Zimcast, a climate service centre last week indicated that Cyclone Belal was to bring rains to Zimbabwe over a few days as it drew moisture from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). “We now have tropical cyclone Belal, East of Madagascar. Belal is currently a category one cyclone and is expected to move South-East, away from Madagascar. Belal may affect rains for Zimbabwe over the next few days, as it draws moisture from the ITCZ,” read part of the statement. This may not be the last cyclone, storm or any other weather condition that will bring heavy rains to Masvingo over the next few months that characterize the rainy season, a situation which has become a curse for the 23 households in Runyararo West whose houses have been affected by floods for years now. During the 2022-23 rainy season due to fear that the houses may collapse, Masvingo City Council evacuated the affected residents to the District Development Fund (DDF) site as a temporary measure. “Last season, those residents were temporarily moved to the District Development Fund Training Centre, but a long-lasting solution is required,” reads part of the minutes of a Masvingo City full council meeting held in November 2023. For the past few years, flash floods have repeatedly brought them sorrow, with no relief in sight as one administration after another keeps coming and leaving townhouse. They were allocated stands at the confluence of two small streams in the area, with the situation recently being worsened by construction activities in Victoria Ranch Sources say at the time when the stands were allocated, in the mid-2000s, an engineer who was working at townhouse advised against it, which fell on deaf ears, although he had predicted the impending disaster due to the presence of water bodies nearby. “As we speak, that issue is on the desk of the relevant minister, although it is taking time due to unknown reasons. Council has to make it lucrative for them to successfully relocate those people in terms of compensation, otherwise it is their fault in the first place,” the source said. To date, five mayors, namely Femius Chakabuda (the late), Hubert Fidze, Collen Maboke, Shantiel Chiwara, though short-lived, and now Aleck Tabe, have failed to resolve the Trapped in flood zone: Runyararo West families await promised relocation File picture: Runyararo West Residents finding it harder to move between and within the suburb due floods in rainy season issue, but all eyes are on the Tabe administration on what it can do to save these families from the anxiety of having their houses flooded with each coming rainy season. To improve the lives of affected families, Masvingo City Mayor Aleck Tabe said that following a council resolution, they have chosen a suitable site near the Gomba car park for their resettlement. “We had a resolution as council that we have to relocate those families to a suitable site. We have already identified the land; we picked the place around the car park near Gomba area as the relocation site for the victims. Near the site, we are also going to have a secondary school that will service people from Victoria Ranch and Runyararo West,” said Tabe. However, to ensure complete success, Tabe said they are seeking the valuable partnership of the relevant government ministry. “Our next stage is to engage the relevant Government ministry. As council, we can avail land to the 23 affected properties but we also need assistance from the government in terms of building structures and compensation,” said Tabe. Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA) Board Chairperson Thomas Mbetu attributed the perennial problem to erratic allocation of stands by the local authority. “As MURRA we are deeply saddened in regards to the 23 or so houses which have been affected by flooding. We attribute this problem to wrong allocation of stands on wetlands by Masvingo City Council. “Secondly, we attribute this problem to blocked drainage and we call upon Masvingo City Council to firstly relocate those families as promised and to clear the drainage system,” Mbetu said.

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5 News TellZim News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 SERVICE DELIVERY & ACCOUNTABILITY All Correspondences to be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer MASVINGO RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL P.O.Box 724 Masvingo Tel: 039-262079/0713902417/0712648515 Website:www.masvibngordc.co.zw Email:[email protected] TECHNICIAN- PLANNING AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT (GRADE 9) Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply QUALIFICATIONS 5 O Levels including English, Mathematics or Economics Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning or Equivalent Ability to produce and interpret building and layout plans AutoCAD Computer literate Clean class 4 driver’s licence a must Must be between 30-45 years Clean criminal record MAJOR DUTIES Assist in the development of the Corporate Strategic Plans Spear-head the production and approval of Local Development Plans Assist in the production of layout plans for business centres Carrying out feasibility studies Showing layout stands on the ground Pegging of stands Stands boundaries dispute resolution Planning and drafting of layout extensions Assist in development control Production and approval of building plans in the council area Compilation of stands data base Assist in all planning matters Assist in the preparation of land use plans Production of site plans CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Council offers a competitive salary commensurate with other benefits that will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates at the interview. Interested persons should submit their application letters with certified copies of both professional and academic qualifications and should include the birth certificate. This is a must and all applications must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 2 February 2024 addressed to VACANCY NOTICE THISADVERTISPOWEREDBY+263719355808The Chief Executive Officer Masvingo Rural District Council P.O.Box 724 MASVINGO Decide Nhendo I n its quest to curb surging drug abuse cases and child marriages, Masvingo City Council in conjunction with Charles Austin Theatre organized a talk show on January 13 2023 where Masvingo local high schools students were granted an opportunity to express their views on the causes and the way forward to stop these societal ills. During the discussion Junior councilors from different schools around Masvingo Masvingo City in move to curb drug abuse, child marriages which include Ndarama High School, Victoria High and Rujeko High mentioned that in order for the country to be able to overcome drug abuse as well as child marriages, the authority has to find the source of these problems in order to deal with perpetrators. Lennon Muzondo, a form six pupil at Victoria High School said one of the most disturbing foundations of the surging drug abuse cases is that government measures are half-hearted due to the suspected involvement of highly-connected individuals who cartel in the illicit drug trade and as a result cause law enforcers to neglect the right order by not taking appropriate measures to deal with those found dealing in drugs. “It is sad to note that law enforcers are neglecting the right order as they do not take appropriate measures to stop drug abuse as most drug lords are well connected to top officials who use their influence to assist them,” said Muzondo. Anesu Ruzive a form four student at Ndarama High School said if the government is to completely stop substance abuse it must shift focus from construction of rehabilitation centers and usher those resources to attentively deal with the sources where the youth find these drugs devastating their futures. “If the government wants to totally deal with drug abuse cases taking toll in young people, it has to put attention on sources be it on borders or any local known drug hotspots so as to arrest the increase of drug abuse,” said Ruzive. Zimbabwe is experiencing a drug and substance abuse crisis and the drug epidemic is mainly affecting young people mostly males, even though the prevalence of females who misuse drugs is also rising which mean to say the government and other interested parties must take grave action to stop this prevailing crisis. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the government, and Zimbabwe Liberties and Drug Network it is sad to note that nearly 60percent of all school dropouts in the country in 2023 were merely a result of drug and substance abuse which shows the need for swift action on drug and substance abuse as it is greatly affecting the future generation. On child marriages, Praise Sophia Dube a form six junior councilor at Ndarama High School applauded the move by government on amendment of the Criminal Law (Codification Reform) Act that will criminalize sex with anyone below 18 years and she said the government, civic organizations and other stakeholders have to keep empowering and educating the girl child in order to overcome early marriages. “I thank the government for Amendment of the Criminal Law (Codification Reform) Act that criminalize sex with anyone below 18 years, I hope our government, civil organizations and other interested parties in the matter at hand must keep on educating the young girls so as to give power to us girls so that we will not be victims to early marriages which greatly ruin our futures,” said Dube. Nokutenda Nyoni, a form three junior councilor at Rujeko High School said there is need for more physical campaigns as compared to those being aired on internet, television and radios because most girls in remote rural areas miss this very important information concerning their wellbeing. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), 32 percent of girls in Zimbabwe are married off before the age of 18 years. Harmful cultural practices like using girl children as restitution for avenging spirits have been on the decline, but religious sects have been blamed for continuously perpetuating child marriages.

6 News TELLZIM News 19 - 25 Jan 2024 'A' Level Results Congratulatory Supplement Beverly Bizeki Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) group of schools have raised the church’s flag high in the just released ZIMSEC 2023 A Level results as all their schools have surpassed the 96 percent benchmark set for 2023 results, with six of the eight getting a 100 percent pass rate. Speaking to TellZim News, RCZ Education Secretary Dr Witmos Mutumburanzou said RCZ’s eagle continues to soar higher with the impressive reRCZ eagle continues to soar …As 6 out of 8 RCZ schools obtain 100 percent pass rate sults posted by the schools, improving both qualitatively and quantitatively. “It is my pleasure to tell the Masvingo community that the RCZ eagle continues to soar very high. Our 2023 A’ Level results were a masterpiece. Our schools performed very well and we are proud of them. “Of our eight high schools, six of them recorded 100 percent pass rate and the other two also did exceptionally well because they recorded 98 and 97 percent respectively. “All the schools surpassed our benchmark which is 96 percent hence all the reason to be happy,” said Dr Mutumburanzou. He also commended the quality of the results saying most learners had registered at least 10 points and above with the highest registering 35 points. “The quality aspect of the results also improved significantly. We have some of our schools that had candidates registering 35 points and some 30 points. The majority of the schools’ best candidates registered 20 points. “In terms of quality, I looked at how many students got 10 points and above and the results show that of the 87 learners at Zimuto High 64 had 10 points and above, for Makumbe out of 73, 66 had 10 or more points, for Nyashanu’s 79 candidates, 50 had 10 or more points. “Alheit had 67 candidates with 42 of them registering 10 points and above, Gutu 160 candidates, and 92 of them had 10 points and above, Pamushana which had the highest number of candidates which is 187 had 167 with 10 points and above. “Chibi had 126 and 97 had 10 points and above and Jichidza which had 33 candidates had 16 pupils with 10 and above points hence it can be noted that we are soaring higher,” he said. Dr Mutumburanzou also appreciated the collective effort of the school heads, teachers, and station superintendents in achieving impressive results. “I would like to make mention of the tenacity of our headmasters as they moved up and down trying to ensure that all things are in place and teaching and learning is being effected. Also important to note is the resilience of the teachers as they continued to operate in very difficult circumstances but despite that their commitment to duty is commendable. “The station superintendents because they have an overall sight of what is happening at their sites, offer counselling both to learners as well as members of staff ensuring that their stations are in harmony and conducive to hard work and effective learning,” he said. The RCZ schools have over the years been on a pedestal, surpassing their previous best with each coming year. RCZ Education Secretary Dr Witmos Mutumburanzou

TellZim News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 News 7 The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent Rev. Wilbert Runyowa, SDC, the school head Mr H. Mashava, teaching and non-teaching staff of Zimuto High School would like to congratulate the A’ Level class of 2023 for the impressive results in the 2023 Zimsec Exams. Reverend W. Runyowa Congratulations for the great feat! S POWERED BY School Head Mr H. Mashava 15 points and above = 8 12 points and above = 41 School pass rate = 100% 15 points and above = 8 12 points and above = 41 P.BAG 9038 MASVINGO TEL: 039 -264209, 0712 872 782 E-mail: [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS School pass rate = 100% STUDENT NAME SEX COMBINATION NUMBER OF POINTS THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808 STUDENT NAME S E X COMBINATION NUMBER OF POINTS Dzvairo Takudzwa Luke M Computers A, Business Studies A, Mathematics A, Economics A 20 Gwatinyanya Antony M Mechanical Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B, Pure Mathematics A 19 Ndava Nguvayashe M Mechanical Mathematics B, Physics B, Computers A, Pure Mathematics A 18 Matewe Cherise Perpetua F Business Studies A, Pure Mathematics B, Textiles A, Economics B 18 Maweni Shantell Ndakaitei F Accounts A, Business Studies A, Textiles Technology and Design A 15 Zano Mavis Hazvinei F History A, Literature in English A, Family and Religious Studies A 15 Zataruse Tinashe M Mechanical Mathematics B, Pure Mathematics A, Physics C, Chemistry C 15 Chiruo Tinashe M History C , Lit in Shona A, Lit in English B, FRS C 15 Jakata Tariro Miriam F Pure Mathematics A, Biology A, Chemistry B 14 Zunza Solace Ropafadzo F Pure Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B 14 Chikuwa Gremma F History B, Lit in Shona A, Family and Religious Studies A, 14 Gundugwa Ruvimbo, Gracious F History B, Lit in Shona A , FRS A. 14 Mabhugu Annaty T F History D, Lit in Shona B, Lit in English B, FRS B 14 Mangwiro Takudzwa Sally F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Pririrayi Caroline F History B, Lit in Shona A, Lit in English A 14 Shinda Makanaka Ashlyn F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Tarisayi Ruvimbo Grateful F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Makasi Tapiwanashe Manasah Comfort M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Geography A 14 Makopa Martin M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Chemistry D, Mechanics C 14 Chipoka Egneta F Pure Mathematics B, Biology A, Chemistry B 13 Mubatsa Cladiat F Biology C, Geography C, Pure Mathematics D, Crop Sciences A 13 Pori Moreblessings P F Pure Mathematics C, Geography A, Crop Sciences A 13 Runyowa Ronia Makanaka F Pure Mathematics A, Biology B , Chemistry B 13 Mazhuwa Tarira F Accounting B, Business Studies B, Economics A 13 Zodzi Tendai Charlotte F Accounting B ,Business Studies A, Textile Technology and Design B 13 Makore Mutsawashe F History B, Lit in English B, FRS A 13 Magomo Theresa F History C , Lit in English B, FRS C ,Heritage Studies C 13 Mapurisa Getmore F Lit in Shona A, Lit in English B, FRS B 13 Jawe Cliff Ivainesu F Pure Mathematics A, Biology B, Chemistry B 13 Madeya Susan F Accounting B, Business Studies A, Pure Mathematics C 12 Makaya Tashinga F History C, Lit in English A, FRS B 12 Matambanashe Prudence F HISTORYC, Lit in Shona A, FRS B 12 Mazhara Concilia Tadiwanashe F History D, Lit in Shona A, Lit in English A 12 Timba Mercy Shallom F History B, Lit in English A, FRS C 12 Makado Vespers M Mechanical Maths B ,Physics C, Chemistry O, Pure Mathematics A 12 Makumire Tafadzwa M Physics B, Geography C, Pure Mathematics A 12 Makuwa Tafadzwa M Physics B, Chemistry C, Pure Mathematics A 12 Muduma Genus Tinotenda M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Chemistry C 12 Mataringe Chikomborero M Lit in Shona A, History B, FRS C 12 Pepukai Hillary Alwin M FRS A, Lit in English B, History C 12 Rukono Leeroy Tinotenda M FRS A, Lit in English B, History C 12 15 points and above = 8 12 points and above = 41 P.BAG 9038 MASVINGO TEL: 039 -264209, 0712 872 782 E-mail: [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS School pass rate = 100% STUDENT NAME SEX COMBINATION NUMBER OF POINTS THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808 STUDENT NAME S E X COMBINATION NUMBER OF POINTS Dzvairo Takudzwa Luke M Computers A, Business Studies A, Mathematics A, Economics A 20 Gwatinyanya Antony M Mechanical Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B, Pure Mathematics A 19 Ndava Nguvayashe M Mechanical Mathematics B, Physics B, Computers A, Pure Mathematics A 18 Matewe Cherise Perpetua F Business Studies A, Pure Mathematics B, Textiles A, Economics B 18 Maweni Shantell Ndakaitei F Accounts A, Business Studies A, Textiles Technology and Design A 15 Zano Mavis Hazvinei F History A, Literature in English A, Family and Religious Studies A 15 Zataruse Tinashe M Mechanical Mathematics B, Pure Mathematics A, Physics C, Chemistry C 15 Chiruo Tinashe M History C , Lit in Shona A, Lit in English B, FRS C 15 Jakata Tariro Miriam F Pure Mathematics A, Biology A, Chemistry B 14 Zunza Solace Ropafadzo F Pure Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B 14 Chikuwa Gremma F History B, Lit in Shona A, Family and Religious Studies A, 14 Gundugwa Ruvimbo, Gracious F History B, Lit in Shona A , FRS A. 14 Mabhugu Annaty T F History D, Lit in Shona B, Lit in English B, FRS B 14 Mangwiro Takudzwa Sally F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Pririrayi Caroline F History B, Lit in Shona A, Lit in English A 14 Shinda Makanaka Ashlyn F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Tarisayi Ruvimbo Grateful F History B, Lit in English A, FRS A 14 Makasi Tapiwanashe Manasah Comfort M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Geography A 14 Makopa Martin M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Chemistry D, Mechanics C 14 Chipoka Egneta F Pure Mathematics B, Biology A, Chemistry B 13 Mubatsa Cladiat F Biology C, Geography C, Pure Mathematics D, Crop Sciences A 13 Pori Moreblessings P F Pure Mathematics C, Geography A, Crop Sciences A 13 Runyowa Ronia Makanaka F Pure Mathematics A, Biology B , Chemistry B 13 Mazhuwa Tarira F Accounting B, Business Studies B, Economics A 13 Zodzi Tendai Charlotte F Accounting B ,Business Studies A, Textile Technology and Design B 13 Makore Mutsawashe F History B, Lit in English B, FRS A 13 Magomo Theresa F History C , Lit in English B, FRS C ,Heritage Studies C 13 Mapurisa Getmore F Lit in Shona A, Lit in English B, FRS B 13 Jawe Cliff Ivainesu F Pure Mathematics A, Biology B, Chemistry B 13 Madeya Susan F Accounting B, Business Studies A, Pure Mathematics C 12 Makaya Tashinga F History C, Lit in English A, FRS B 12 Matambanashe Prudence F HISTORYC, Lit in Shona A, FRS B 12 Mazhara Concilia Tadiwanashe F History D, Lit in Shona A, Lit in English A 12 Timba Mercy Shallom F History B, Lit in English A, FRS C 12 Makado Vespers M Mechanical Maths B ,Physics C, Chemistry O, Pure Mathematics A 12 Makumire Tafadzwa M Physics B, Geography C, Pure Mathematics A 12 Makuwa Tafadzwa M Physics B, Chemistry C, Pure Mathematics A 12 Muduma Genus Tinotenda M Pure Mathematics A, Physics B, Chemistry C 12 Mataringe Chikomborero M Lit in Shona A, History B, FRS C 12 Pepukai Hillary Alwin M FRS A, Lit in English B, History C 12 Rukono Leeroy Tinotenda M FRS A, Lit in English B, History C 12

TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 News 8 We are proud of you! The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent, SDC, School Head, Teaching and Non-teaching staff of Pamushana High School would like to congratulate the Advanced Level class of 2023 for the sterling performance in the 2023 Zimsec Examinations. SCHOOL OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Hatirarami Shingirirai 30 Points AAAAAA Gwende William 25 Points AAAAA Maringwa Nigel 25 Points AAAAA Mlambo Neathen 25 Points AAAAA Dzoro Isheanesu I 25 Points AAAAA Chinyavanhu Azaria 25 Points AAAAA Chapota Malik 23 Points BBAAA Taderera Tinashe 20 Points AAAA Thabe Panashe 20 Points AAAA Nyazuva Tanyaradzwa 20 Points AAAA Mateunga Devine 20 Points AAAA Munyoro Elvis 20 Points AAAA Muganyi Takunda 20 Points AAAA Mahwire Vincent 20 Points AAAA Chipanduka Luke 20 Points AAAA Mudzwiti Tadiwanashe 20 Points AAAA Vumbugwa Laphine 20 Points AAAA Jerahwenya Munashe 20 Points AAAA Biriwasha Tania 20 Points AAAA Ncube Stanley 20 Points AAAA Tigere Natasha 20 Points AAAA Zvarevashe Kumbirai 20 Points AAAA Mataruse Providence 20 Points AAAA Makusha Tendai 20 Points AAAA Gutu Kupakwashe 20 Points AAAA Dongi Nyasha 20 Points AAAA PAMUSHANA HIGH SCHOOL (OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE) School pass rate 100% Makorokoto, Amhlope Students With 30 Points 1 Students With 25 Points 5 Students With 23 Points 1 Students With 20 Points 19 Students With 19 Points 17 Students With 18 Points 14 Students With 17 Points 9 Students With 16 Points 10 Students With 15 Points 31 THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808'A' Level Results Congratulatory Supplement

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News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 2024 CELL: 0772 384 546, 0773 122 466, 0716 592 471 MAKUMB (OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE) E MISSION HIGH SCHOOL P.O. BOX 230 MURAMBINDA, ZIMBABWE VISION To be collective repository of Educational excellence through ubuntu with inclusivity and integrity by 2030 MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to the transformation of human dignity through Connectivism and Accountability All correspondences to be addressed to the headmaster The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent (Reverend Shamhu T), The Head (Mr Rusekeni T), The SDC, The school Administration, Teaching and non-teaching staff of Makumbe High School would like to congratulate the Advanced Level Students of Academic year 2023 for the excellent performance in the 2023 ZIMSEC Examinations. You are our pride and you have really tapped the school Motto Makumbe Nomwoyo Wose. BEST PERFORMING STUDENTS NAME POINTS ATTAINED SUBJECT COMBINATION SCIENCES 1 Mapedzamombe Tinotenda 20 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A), Computer Science (A) 2 Mutandwa Audicious 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 3 Musonza Michael 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 4 Sibanda Musawenkosi 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 5 Firomumwe Etchel 15 Maths (A), Geography (A), Biology (A) 6 Marimo Charleen 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Biology (A) COMMERCIALS 1 Madzivanyika Tanyaradzwa 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 2 Mandibatsira Thelmah 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 3 Chinyemba Maud 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 4 Machawira Behappy 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 5 Tigere Faith 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 6 Gore Ropafadzo 15 Maths (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 7 Samanga Natasha 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Maths (A) 8 Madiri Polite 15 Accounts (A), Computers(A), Maths (A) 9 Madhoro Shaleen 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) ARTS 1 Chikutse Takudzwa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Shona (A) 2 Mugumbate Tongai 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 3 Munjeri Tanatswa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 4 Chitakura Shalom 20 History (A), Shona (A), Heritage (A), PE (A) 5 Wirima James 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 6 Magama Nomagugu 15 History (A), FRS(A), Literature (A) MAKUMB (OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE) E MISSION HIGH SCHOOL P.O. BOX 230 MURAMBINDA, ZIMBABWE VISION To be collective repository of Educational excellence through ubuntu with inclusivity and integrity by 2030 MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to the transformation of human dignity through Connectivism and Accountability All correspondences to be addressed to the headmaster The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent (Reverend Shamhu T), The Head (Mr Rusekeni T), The SDC, The school Administration, Teaching and non-teaching staff of Makumbe High School would like to congratulate the Advanced Level Students of Academic year 2023 for the excellent performance in the 2023 ZIMSEC Examinations. You are our pride and you have really tapped the school Motto Makumbe Nomwoyo Wose. BEST PERFORMING STUDENTS NAME POINTS ATTAINED SUBJECT COMBINATION SCIENCES 1 Mapedzamombe Tinotenda 20 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A), Computer Science (A) 2 Mutandwa Audicious 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 3 Musonza Michael 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 4 Sibanda Musawenkosi 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 5 Firomumwe Etchel 15 Maths (A), Geography (A), Biology (A) 6 Marimo Charleen 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Biology (A) COMMERCIALS 1 Madzivanyika Tanyaradzwa 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 2 Mandibatsira Thelmah 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 3 Chinyemba Maud 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 4 Machawira Behappy 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 5 Tigere Faith 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 6 Gore Ropafadzo 15 Maths (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 7 Samanga Natasha 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Maths (A) 8 Madiri Polite 15 Accounts (A), Computers(A), Maths (A) 9 Madhoro Shaleen 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) ARTS 1 Chikutse Takudzwa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Shona (A) 2 Mugumbate Tongai 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 3 Munjeri Tanatswa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 4 Chitakura Shalom 20 History (A), Shona (A), Heritage (A), PE (A) 5 Wirima James 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 6 Magama Nomagugu 15 History (A), FRS(A), Literature (A) CELL: 0772 384 546, 0773 122 466, 0716 592 471 MAKUMB (OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE) E MISSION HIGH SCHOOL P.O. BOX 230 MURAMBINDA, ZIMBABWE VISION To be collective repository of Educational excellence through ubuntu with inclusivity and integrity by 2030 MISSION STATEMENT We are committed to the transformation of human dignity through Connectivism and Accountability All correspondences to be addressed to the headmaster The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent (Reverend Shamhu T), The Head (Mr Rusekeni T), The SDC, The school Administration, Teaching and non-teaching staff of Makumbe High School would like to congratulate the Advanced Level Students of Academic year 2023 for the excellent performance in the 2023 ZIMSEC Examinations. You are our pride and you have really tapped the school Motto Makumbe Nomwoyo Wose. BEST PERFORMING STUDENTS NAME POINTS ATTAINED SUBJECT COMBINATION SCIENCES 1 Mapedzamombe Tinotenda 20 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A), Computer Science (A) 2 Mutandwa Audicious 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 3 Musonza Michael 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 4 Sibanda Musawenkosi 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) 5 Firomumwe Etchel 15 Maths (A), Geography (A), Biology (A) 6 Marimo Charleen 15 Maths (A), Physics (A), Biology (A) COMMERCIALS 1 Madzivanyika Tanyaradzwa 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 2 Mandibatsira Thelmah 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 3 Chinyemba Maud 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 4 Machawira Behappy 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 5 Tigere Faith 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 6 Gore Ropafadzo 15 Maths (A), BES(A), Economics (A) 7 Samanga Natasha 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Maths (A) 8 Madiri Polite 15 Accounts (A), Computers(A), Maths (A) 9 Madhoro Shaleen 15 Accounts (A), BES(A), Economics (A) ARTS 1 Chikutse Takudzwa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Shona (A) 2 Mugumbate Tongai 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 3 Munjeri Tanatswa 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 4 Chitakura Shalom 20 History (A), Shona (A), Heritage (A), PE (A) 5 Wirima James 15 History (A), FRS(A), Heritage (A) 6 Magama Nomagugu 15 History (A), FRS(A), Literature (A) To be a EŽŽĨWŽŝŶƚƐ D & dKd> ϭϱƉŽŝŶƚƐн ϵ ϭϰ Ϯϯ ϭϰ ϴ ϳ ϭϱ ϭϯ ϯ ϲ ϵ ϭϮ ϰ Ϯ ϲ ϭϭ ϱ Ϯ ϳ ϭϬ ϯ ϯ ϲ DĂŬƵŵďĞ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽů Congratulations

TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 2024 News 13 Zim opposition will soon finish all rainbow colours Decide Nhendo Masvingo - A 4 3 - y e a r - o l d woman, Jane M u c h e n j e from Mucheke F, appeared before the Masvingo Magistrate court on January 18, 2024, facing a charge under the Dangerous Drug Act. She was remanded out of custody, awaiting sentencing. Muchenje faced the court after being found in possession of bronclear syrup and mbanje at her homestead, which she claimed she did not intend to sell. During her appearance before Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie, Muchenje pleaded guilty to the charge, stating that the drugs did not belong to her. She explained that she received the parcel from her brother in South Africa and was instructed to send it to someone in Harare. "I plead guilty, as the court alleges that I was found in possession of the drugs without a license. However, I received the parcel from my brother in South Africa, not knowing that it contained drugs. Also, I was supposed to send it to someone in Harare," said Muchenje. She also appealed for leniency, emphasizing that she is the sole provider for her three children, being a widow. Muchenje expressed concern that a custodial sentence would adversely affect her children's well-being, as she is their only guardian. "I have three children; the first one is 20 years old, the second is 16 years old, and the third is only six years old. If I am given a custodial sentence, my children will suffer, as I am their sole provider," she stated. The state, represented by Ruvimbo Makove, alleged that on December 13, 2023, agents from Masvingo Criminal Investigations Department, during a patrol in Mucheke F area, received a tip-off that Muchenje was in possession of bronclear syrup and mbanje. Acting on the information, the agents went to Muchenje's house, introduced themselves, and conducted a search. They found her in possession of 148 by 100 milliliters bronclear cough syrup and 1.8 kilograms of mbanje. Subsequently, the matter was reported to Masvingo Central Police Station, leading to Muchenje's arrest, and she was taken to Masvingo Central Police station. Tinaani Nyabereka Gokwe - Police in Gokwe are deeply concerned about a suspected murder case involving a young adult woman whose lifeless body was discovered floating in a sewer pond on January 9, 2024, around 1800 hours in Gokwe Centre. Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and stated that investigations were currently underway. "We are appealing to members of the public who may have information on the full circumstances surrounding the death to approach the nearest police station," said Mahoko. On the mentioned day, a 17-year-old boy (name withheld) from Dzavo Village, Chief Njelele, found the body while herding cattle. Upon making the discovery, he promptly informed other villagers, leading to a report being made to the police. Upon retrieval of the body from the water, police observed fresh bruises on the woman's waist and back. The victim was found naked, and her clothes, except for a torn undergarment nearby, were missing. Authorities suspect that the victim might have been sexually abused before being killed. Woman in court for selling bronclear cough syrup, mbanje Murdered Gokwe woman found in sewer pond Ladies and gentlemen I hope we are all seeing that this year will not deliver much in terms of zvinobatika because ratanga rakamwa hwahwa zvaro gore rino. Unotomboita wish kuti dai maharmonized elections achiitwa every year ingadai izvozvi tiine some activity, chero maroads achigadzirwa, mvura nemagetsi zvichigara zvakati tii tisina kana problem. Plus tinenge tichiti tikati gare gare we get freebies from Zanu kumarally, you know, rice, mbeu and what not. Haa kumarally kweopposition hakuna chinodyiwa, kungodhandaura mhanzi dzaMadzore zvotopera and we go back home tichingomedza mate, kkkk. Havana kana cent vanaNero vaya. Vangori neyavo yekudya kudzimba dzavo nekuendesa vana vavo kumaprivate schools. Muno muZimbabwe if you don’t give people machicken inn nemapepsi kumarally they don’t take you serious. Those people vanouya kumarally for free icecream are the ones who determine your future imi muchingoteverera mahashtag epaTwitter, hameno yakunzi X iyoyo. Regai Abel Mauchi azoti dai ndaiva politician ndaingouraya mombe pamarally, yokwatiswa chembere dzisina meno dzonamwa, kkkk. He knew that people want those things, especially nyama, idzo chicken inn dziya, vamwe vanenge vaiguma paChristmas. With the way the economy is, ingori covo yega yega irikudyiwa mudzimba umu hakuna chimwe. Regai ndirege kutaurisa, Mthuli angatozopedzisira otaura zvetax kuCovo ikoko kuzvigarden zvepamba vanhu vakatambura. Ko toti nemakorokotozve neiyo new executive yavaTshabangu yatakanzwa nezvayo. Ko ini ndaitika ndichaona kedu Rocky karimowo imomo kachikwanakwanawo wanike zero zero. Takatonzwa kuti congress manje manje naTreasurer wemusangano, and he said mari hobho. He said they have many well-wishers that is why they are affording to pay expensive lawyers and vachihwina futi in the courts Nero neteam rake vakangoti vavava. Mapombi wonders who these wellwishers are, but zvamuri kufungira izvozvo nyorai mega, kkkk. Musaita semusingazivi kuti ndivanaani kutsvaga kuti ndinzi Mapombi anotaurisa. Mawellwisher manyama, anobva kumusangano wekusimbira kumasero uyu. But that just goes to show that many are Chamisa’s enemies. Handifun- gi kuti there has ever been a so much hated opposition leader, yet who is loved by many as well. Zvinhu zvacho so, you really wonder how much planning and strategizing went into rendering Nero useless, because the plotting haingangovi yakaitwa pasi pemuti. And surely iye Chamisa knows he has so many enemies that’s why kasingadyi or kumwa mvura pose pose. Asi hamuzvizivi kani? Hanzi chero ukachipei hachibati, and we all saw mamwe maCCC MPs trying to imitate that vachitukanirana kumwa mvura yekuParliament. Manje rimwe team racho madyo too much, kungoshama pese pese senge manyana eshiri, muchafa makachenama, kkkk. Ungaudza Hwende izvozvo zvekuti usadya pose pose, anotozorangarira atoguta kare uyo, apa nekutokotsira futi muParliament macho. Akabvunzwa kunzi sei wamwa mvura yeparuzhinji or sei warara during parliament session wotoudzwa kunzi ndine marori nebusiness that employs hundreds of people ka ini. Regai Winky D akazoti ibotso chokwadi, anga atozviona kuti tinenge tiri kuripa ngozi senyika. Ko blue yandakanzwa kuno kuchitima ndeyechokwadi here nhaimi? Ko zvavachatipedzera macolour ese emureza takatarisa, kana erainbow? Imi, even us vanaMapombi we may one day want to start our own parties, apa makapedza macolour ose henyu. Vanhu Tripo C don’t be selfish please, gadzirisanai murege kutora macolour ese please todawo kumashandisa. Chinozondiitira funny manje is the repulsion, or fake thereof inozoitwa nevanhu veZanu to the yellow color. Our politics is just toxic, madrama ega ega. Vamwe vavo havatodi kupfeka yellow hanzi tozonzi tiri machinja. You see, imimi vanhu veMDC, CCC nemamwe mabazi that are also threatening to finish all letters of the alphabet, veZanu havamborinei nekuti muri vapi, mese mungori machinja munongonzi naED pasi nemhanduuuuu, mese nehuhwandu hwenyu. If you become like Chamisa probably that is when you can be called by name. I can imagine zvichitonzi pasi naTshabanguuu, kkkkk. If Chamisa is to leave opposition politics tichaonerera because imagine all that pent up anger and resentment against him zvobva zvashaya basa. Vamwe vanoita senge vachatomumanikidza chaiko. We may all laugh at the talk about Tshabangu’s party using Chamisa’s face but that’s how bad it is. Nero chinovashaisa hope chiya. Akatanga yake party nyowani Chamisa hameno kuti achashandisa face yaani, but it’s a good thing because at some point we have to do away with politics dzezviso zvevanhu. That’s pure dictatorship, and maZimbo hamudzidze, you created Mugabe akakuonesai mbonambona, as hamumbodzidzi zvenyu. It is now obvious that CCC yaNero hakusisina, chaora chinhu chiya, but we wait and see which colour comes next. But guys, Zanu chiororo, who ever dreamt kuti paYellow paizodhakwa this early? Atova nerecord Chamisa rekubvutirwa chihwitsi pamuromo, and zvemukomana zviri kuita zvichipera, manje manje chinenge chava chidhara. Put your house in order kuopposition uko because if you keep acting like zvidhambakura this country hamufe makaitonga ino. Akaperaka maelections, people are being evicted muzviminda minda umu hanzi makatengeserwa nani. Imi maiti zvinoenda nepi, mombe yekuronza kama wakaringa nzira. All this land haisi yenyu iyi, ine vene nhaika. Be advised accordingly, don’t buy land kumasabhuku, because nawo masabhuku acho arikusungwa hanzi maland baron. Ndamboti paya akapera maelections hamusisina basa, tosangana 2028. These days it seems as if Mhamha vane low profile, or we are missing the action nekushaya magetsi iwaya anongogara asiko, anoti chero shiri ikahetsura iri paline rawo kana ariko otoenda. We saw Mhamha naBaba varikuredza hove nemhuri the other day, ndikati hazvishamisi kuti pasi pemvura paiva nasomeone holding a bucket of fish kuti baba vanzi vabata, kkk. Imi hamuzivi zvinoita madictator here imi? Haven’t you seen Museveni paUganda apo achijogger and doing zvimapress up mumba make teaching the nation how to keep fit, mabodyguard ake achimuomberera? On another one dzaiita race with masoja nemabodyguard adzo achibaika nekusiiwa naye mudhara uya. Ini zvangu ini. Kana tazogara, madictator anojairira vanhu. To them everything we do not have or cannot afford is because takapusa or we should work harder. Imi makangoudzwa wani kunzi idyai murivoo nemapotato. Plus hanzi nyika inovakwa nevene vayo iyi, anyone who does not understand that should continue to suffer, ndoideology yacho. Zvakangofanana nanaPapa vanongoitisa vanhu wani, if you try to speak against them zvonzi touch not the anointed kkk. BBC was labelled chidyiro chasatan because of that TB Joshua documentary. These pastors or prophets have mastered the art of controlling people, that’s why I am saying hazvina kusiyana nekupolitics. In fact vanaPapa vari mberi because these political leaders of yours vanotovaswededza mudhuze for them to retain power, that why Angel ane direct line kunaMhamha zvamakangoona paGold Mafia paya. Ko matsotsi haageranika. Regai zvizonzi religion is the opium of the poor. Ipapa hapashayi anototi Mapombi kane madhimoni, endai munokanamatira kuchitima ikoko, manje ini wangu musoro haubatwi, handidi nawo mungazondipomera kupusa. Dr Gire vakangotsvagira wani wavo mwana mufesi wekukereke Simba chero hazvo it ended in tears, zvinowanikwa muvanhu. Vaitova nestrategy ipo paya because she knew kuti social capital yekuchurch ndomasports acho. Makauonaka mutemo mutsva unorambidza varume kurara nevana vari below 18? Izvozvi kune mamwe madhara akatovata either achihwa mudumbu or akatsamwa because ndomadzimai avo iwayo zvanana. Panga paine inonzi nemagweta legal lacuna, manje yakavharwa. Ahh Mapombi knows tuchirungu rungu twemalawyer, ndinoverenga kaini. Chero zvaana Advocate Fulcrum vanonyengera Advocate Nero zvisina basa I read everything. Ndinozongorwadziwa hangu when I see the law being weaponised to recall young people from Parliament and councils. Mati aite seiko Ostallos kana ndimiwo? NaChibaya wacho simbi dzebasa kuopposition. Asi Tshabangu neteam rake vachatukirwa nevazukuru vavo kusvika kurudzi rwechina. Exactly why did he recall Ostallos? Kumaka vana vadiki kudaro, chii nhai? Munozoti Mapombi anotaurisa henyu but I think Tshabangu ane some unresolved issues dzepersonal life yake dzaava kusolvera mupublic. I hope he gets the necessary healing and realises his mistakes one day. Regai ndinokanga maputi angu for lunch, mazuvano mabanana arikuora chaizvo. But before I go, Dhugish haasati avhura hombe here futi yemadhirezi? I think on 31 December 2023 he was praying kuti Mwari ndibatsireiwo ndisavhura hombe muna2024, otherwise chiporofita chaBushiri chingazotadza kubuda nomo nomo. Veduwe if anyone meets VaMphoko muvamhoresewo, muti hanzi hesi naMapombi. Otherwise, till next week, mboko imboko!

14 News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 NYASHANU MISSION HIGH SCHOOL (OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE) P.O.BOX 3646 MURAMBINDA +263 775 088 035 VISION: To be a collective Ubuntu repository of synergies of education excellence with inclusivity and integrity by 2030. Mission Statement: Our commitment to the transformation of human dignity through connectivism and accountability. CONGRATULATIONS The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent Rev D Magodoro, School Head Mr J Dunatuna, SDC, teaching and non-teaching staff of Nyashanu High School congratulate the A’ Level class of 2023 for attaining impressive results in the 2023 Zimsec Exams. You made us proud indeed! School pass rate 100 % Ndlovu Bekezela 20 Points AAAA Taruwona Liberty 20 Points AAAA Muchenu Martin 19 Points AABA Maremudza Yolanda 18 Points BABA Yohane Misheck 15 Points AAA Mutema Hearty 15 Points AAA Musevenzo Kudzwai 15 Points AAA Tsiga Austine 15 Points AAA Tinarwo Cobert 15 Points AAA Magunda Glenda K 14 Points AAB Chandiwana Dione T 14 Points AAB Matanganyidze Phillip 14 Points AAB Nyowani Tadiwashe 14 Points AAB Chakezha Timothy 14 Points AAB Matanga Nokutenda 13 Points BBA Maisiri Portia 13 Points CAA Chidamba Tanyaradzwa 13 Points ABB Makwature Tracy 13 Points ACA Masvingise Tirivashe 13 Points CAA Muridhini Panashe 13 Points BAA Outstanding students Congratulations, Amhlope, Makorokoto VANE SHUNGU VACHAFARA Beverly Bizeki The sky is the limit for a Mushandike High School female learner who defied the odds as a learner in rural areas and as a girl child by attaining 20 points in the ZIMSEC 2023 examinations. For 18-year-old Kirsty Mupfukirei who got straight As in Literature in English, History, Sociology as well as Family and Religious Studies, her desire to pursue a law degree so that she can fulfill her lifelong dream of advocating for women and girls’ rights someday pushed her. “The inspiration behind me doing the combination I did at A’ Level is the love for law and justice. I always wanted to advocate for women and girls out there and to achieve that I had to study those subjects and score maximum points,” said Mupfukirei. For Mupfukirei, her passion for studying law is so strong that she turned down the opportunity to be in the Science class with all the qualifications required so that she could prepare for her career of choice. “I did Sciences at O’ Level and I passed science subjects with a chance to do Mathematics, BioGirl power: Mushandike High learner scores 20 points logy, and Chemistry but I really wanted to do law so I chose Arts,” she said. Mupfukirei said it took a lot of sacrifice and determination for her to achieve the results with motivation coming from her brother who also got 20 points at A’ Level. “It took a lot of sacrifice and determination along with support and motivation from the environment that was surrounding me. By sacrifice, I mean having to know you cannot spend most of your time playing and focusing on things that did not matter and I was determined to make my mom, dad, aunt, and teachers proud. Lastly, my brother also attained 20 points so he was my role model,” she said. She said she sees herself as a renowned and influential advocate in the next ten years with fears however that the current economy might pose obstacles in her path as she might not be able to go to her school of choice as tertiary education is quite expensive. “In the next ten years, I see myself as a renowned and influential advocate for women’s rights as well as justice in general. “However, the challenge lies in that tertiary education is very expensive and your choice of schools is limited by what your parents can afford which needs no explanation given the current economic predicaments of the Zimbabwean civil workers. “Additionally, limited access to the internet reduces the amount of information available and the means to apply for opportunities,” said Mupfukirei. To the younger girls who might be disadvantaged or attending school in the rural areas, Mupfukirei said they should not be deterred by the current conditions but rather be motivated to achieve more and fight for a better future. “It does not matter which school one is studying at, what matters is the determination that one has. My advice for the young girls is to set goals and work towards achieving them and more importantly they should remember that they are as good as their male counterparts. “Learning in remote areas should be their advantage rather than a disadvantage, those things that they lack because they are in rural areas should be their strength and motivation so they must fight for a better future and perhaps be pillars of those they are leaving behind,” she added. As a learner in the peri-urban areas, Mupfukirei said she faced challenges with lack of resources with reading material difficult to get. She added that poor network connection in rural areas made it difficult to access online platforms which are also expensive. Kirsty Mupfukirei

TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 News 15 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS CHIROZVA ANESU 25 POINTS AAAAA MACHINGAMBI VUN SMUTS 19 POINTS AAAB MADZINGO JOHN 18 POINTS AAAC GWIZA ANOTIDAISHE 16 POINTS BBBB GUNDANI PRAISE 16 POINTS ABBC MUCHEKEZA BOTHWELL 16 POINTS ABBC ZIMBUDZANA CLEMENT 15 POINTS AAA GURUZANI TENDEUKAI 15 POINTS AAA MUTEMA CHIPIWA 15 POINTS AAA NGANDINI CLAUDIUS 15 POINTS AAA MAJONI SIMBARASHE 15 POINTS AAA TAITOSI TINOVIMBA 15 POINTS AAA MAFURATIDZE CHIDO 15 POINTS BBBC CHIHWAI TANATSWA 15 POINTS ABBD NUMBER OF POINTS 25 19 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES 1 1 1 3 8 11 20 13 19 15 2023 SNAP SURVEY CANDIDATES WITH 10 POINTS AND ABOVE: 92 OVERALL PASSRATE: 98.1% The Responsible Authority, Station Superintendent, SDC, school head, teaching and non-teaching staff of Gutu High School would like to congratulate the Advanced Level class of 2023 for the sterling performance in the 2023 Zimsec Examinations. We are proud of you! Congratulations, Amhlope, Makorokoto THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808 Beverly Bizeki Ateam of four Zimuto High School pupils in Masvingo raised the country’s flag high after winning the first runner-up award at the just-ended Pan African University Debate (PAUD) championship regional competition held in Togo recently. Child Vice President Theophilus Beans together with his teammates Nicole Jirivengwa, Vespas Makado, and Solace Zunza won the first runner-up in Accumulative Speaker Points Award. Beans said the Zimuto team was the only high school team that competed among the 20 countries and 62 teams that took part in the competitions. “We first attended the Sustainable Environment competition held in Mazowe where we came first among high schools making us eligible to attend the PAUD competitions in Togo although we were the only high school that took part in the competitions. School Head Harrison Mashava said as a school they were happy with the team’s achievement and upholding the new curriculum. “We are happy that the team is raising not only the school’s flag high but also the province and the country as well. They were competing with universities with them being the only high school there and they managed to scoop the first runner-up award which is a very big achievement. “We are also happy that they are upholding the new curriculum which was introduced to achieve vision 2030,” said Mashava. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira said the team should continue working hard as the youth are the futuZimuto High debate team shines at African Universities Competition re and more importantly remember that as Africans they are not inferior. “We want to encourage the team to continue working hard and uplift our country as it now belongs to them. We must also know that as Africans we are not inferior, never think someone better will come to take your place. You have the mandate to uplift the country and you have shown that you are hardworking and should keep on doing that,” said Chadzamira. Minister Ezra Chadzamira (center) holding the accolade

News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 MALES FEMALES M/F TOTALS NO % NO % NO % Candidates registering 2 or more subjects 32 47.76 35 52.2 4 67 100 Candidates sitting for 2 or more subjects 32 47.76 35 52.2 4 67 100 Candidates passing 2 or more subjects 32 47.76 35 52.2 4 67 100 Candidates passing 1 subject 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Candidates obtaining 0 subjects 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Candidates obtaining 15 or more points 2 50 2 50 4 5.97 Candidates obtaining 10 or more points in Arts 2 22.22 7 77.7 8 9 13.4 3 Candidates obtaining 10 or more points in Commercials 7 36.84 12 63.1 6 19 28.3 6 Candidates obtaining 10 or more points in Science 8 61.54 5 38.4 6 13 19.4 0 Congratulations The School Head, Mr B Tagutanazvo wishes to heartily congratulate the entire Chingombe 2 Alheit High School Staff, Responsible Authority (RCZ), and all other key stakeholders for attaining a 100% pass rate in the recently announced Zimsec Advanced Level Examination Results Candidates who sat for exams: 67 Candidates who passed with 10 points and above: 42 Summary table Outstanding Performers: 1. Chinounye Tapiwa 15 points 2. Denhere Charlton 15 points 3. Dzivakwi Bridget 15 points 4. Gomana Emma T. 15 points Percentage Pass rate 100% Glory be to God! THIS ADVERT IS POWERED BY +263719355808 Bright Zhou AMasvingo man is facing charges in court for allegedly raping his minor sister-in-law. Masvingo Magistrate Bishard Chineka remanded the accused out of custody, awaiting the continuation of the trial on January 26, 2023. According to the state's case, on September 30, 2023, the 13-year-old girl was invited by her sister to visit their place of residence. The following day, she went to her sister's homestead, where they were lodging in a single room with her husband. At around 10:00 pm, the elder sister and her younger sister retired to bed, with the elder sister providing her a place and two blankets to sleep in the same room. At 11:30 pm, the accused returned home from work. Upon inquiring, he learned that the girl was his sister-in-law visiting their residence. They all went to bed, but around 3:00 am, he switched off the lights, approached his sister-in-law, and got inside the blankets. Threatening harm if she screamed or revealed the incident, he proceeded to rape her. The noise alerted the elder sister, who discovered the assault. Upon inquiry, the young sister revealed that she had been raped. The elder sister reported the matter to Masvingo Central Police Station, leading to the arrest of the accused. Innocent Mudzingwa prosecuted the case. Man in court for raping minor sister-in-law Decide Nhendo Masvingo City's Charles Austin Theatre management is appealing for assistance towards the renovation and development of the theater, recognizing the urgent need for refurbishments due to its aging infrastructure. Emmanuel Simon Sakala, the Public Relations Officer for Charles Austin Theatre, highlighted their efforts to address the deteriorating conditions. "When we came last year, things were not in good shape. We started working on toilets and sinks, successfully resolving plumbing issues and ensuring their proper functionality. Security guards were also employed to control movements within the theater," said Sakala. Despite the progress, Sakala acknowledged the challenges faced by the committee in their renovation efforts. He called upon the community, business people, and arts enthusiasts to contribute to the restoration of the theater, emphasizing the ongoing need for assistance. "I appeal to the community, business people, and arts lovers to assist in any form they are capable because we are trying our best but there is a serious shortage of funds to cover all areas that need attention as there is still a long way to go," Sakala stated. Committee Chairperson Fredrick Matavikwa echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in refurbishing the theater. "I encourage the stakeholders and Masvingo community to lend a hand in the restoration of Charles Austin Theatre, as it is helpful to all community people, covering children up to adult people in the community," Matavikwa said. Matavikwa emphasized that the theater serves as a valuable platform for nurturing local talent, catering to individuals of all ages. "People performing arts can gain experience from the theater when they practice, and art is from natural talent, which does not require school but only identification as the main sole purpose at Charles Austin," he added. Sakala further highlighted the theater's history of hosting international artists but expressed concerns about its current state, making it less probable to accommodate performances. He emphasized the pressing need for renovation in various areas, including seating, carpets, stage changing rooms, electrical safety measures, chair upholstery, and more. Charles Austin management committee appeals for funding

News TELLZIM News >> 12 - 18 Jan 2024 Beverly Bizeki Robbery cases have reportedly been on the rise across Masvingo province with the latest being the Madzivadondo Business Centre case where robbers pounced on Mudzingwa Bottle Store and walked away with cash and cell phones from the victims on January 18, 2024. Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the cases and urged members of the public to not resist the demands of armed criminals lest they get harmed and to increase inside security. “As police, we encourage members of the public when faced with armed criminals to not resist as life is more important than possessions. Furthermore, members of the public must increase inside security using target hardening techniques to make it difficult for people to open their doors from the outside,” said Dhewa. Circumstances are that on the given day, eight robbers got to Mudzingwa Bottle Store at around 0200 hours and approached Sibusiso Moyo who was asleep in a bedroom behind the bar. Moyo was awakened by the sound of a gun that was cocked outside but she remained in her bedroom and the robbers used a metal object to force the door open and gain entrance into the house. The group which was armed with an unidentified pistol and iron bars commanded Moyo to lie down on the floor, assaulted her several times with a metal object and demanded cash. Moyo gave them US$50 from her purse and the robbers searched her wallet and took US$110 and R450 as well as two cellphones and car keys for a Honda Fit. They switched on the engine and went to another room inside the Robbery cases on the rise in Masvingo Bottle Store where Loveness Hove was sleeping and demanded for cash too. They took her ID and US$7 and R50 from her together with three cellphones and four bottles of Two Keys Whiskey. They switched off the engine of the vehicle and left the scene. On a separate incident, on January 14 at around 2100 hours in Chivi, an unidentified person approached Apollonia Chimbanda’s homestead in Chihamure Village while she was sleeping and knocked on the door before breaking it open. He demanded cash while holding a machete which he used to threaten her and was given US$10 and a cell phone before leaving to attack the next house. He proceeded to one Chiedza Tafirenyika’s house in Nduna 2 Village and tortured her demanding cash again. He was given R600 and US$30 and proceeded to Shingirirai Mtombeni’s homestead about 100m away from his second victim. He forced open the door and repeated the same tricks on the victim and was given R1 000 before proceeding to Rudo Bhodyera’s house where he also demanded cash and was given a dollar. Afterwards the accused person proceeded to Tsungirirai Buzura’s house in Gugwe Village where he also walked away with US$40 and R10. Perfect Mesa in Mutatarikwa Village at around 0300 hours where he was given R200 before disappearing and the matter was reported to the police the following morning. Dhewa urged members of the public to create groups on WhatsApp to alert each other on what is going on.

News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 Beverly Bizeki A19-year-old Harare man who was facing three counts of robbery in Mashava was slapped with 12 years imprisonment and had his Toyota Wish motor vehicle forfeited to the state by Masvingo Regional Magistrate Bishard Chineka on January 12, 2024. Chineka said the robbers deserved a hefty punishment as Mashava was fast becoming a target for robbers who mostly come from Harare with this being the second group of people that came from the capital to rob Mashava. Chineka also said the group’s action of stealing the first complainant’s star pistol which they used to rob the other two people shows a lot of pre-planning done before the robbery. He further applauded the police for being on high alert as they took immediate action after they saw a parked vehicle on the roadside and said the accused person also attracted such a sentence as his age shows that he could be in school but was rather choosing the soft life which he does not want to work for. It is a state’s case that on December 9, 2023, Danysile Dhorobeni Maunzo together with his accomplices Lovemore Maunzo and others only identified as Keda, Rasta, Lucky, and Senior who are yet to be arrested went to Mashava where they parked their vehicle at Lenox turn off to rob at Inotrade Filling Station. The motor vehicle was loaded with gadgets for criminal use which included two deformed iron bars, one electric grinder, two cutting discs, three screwdrivers and a 14-pound hammer. At around 0000hours police officers who were on patrol in Mashava spotted the motor vehicle which was unattended and managed to immobilize the vehicle by removing the battery and recorded the details of the vehicle. At around 0400 hours the group approached Inotrade Filling Station Balmain armed with wooden logs and disarmed 27-year-old Joseph Chikava, a security guard who was seated outside the office, after which theyhandcuffed him with his own pair of handcuffs. Using Chikava’s pistol, Danysile and the rest of the group force-marched him to the ofHarare man jailed 12 years for Mashava robbery fice where Chiedza Chokera a pump attendant was sitting. The group tied the pump attendant’s hands and legs with tree bark strings demanding cash and took away US$200 from her. After that, the group proceeded to Grannies shop where they force-marched Theresa Munyani to the office before tying her hands with bark strings, walking away with US$450 which was in the cash box, and fled to their vehicle. The matter was immediately reported to police who spotted Danysile and his accomplices attending to their motor vehicle which was now immobile. Upon seeing the police approaching them the group sensed they could be under arrest and fled the scene leaving their motor vehicle behind leading to the arrest of Danysile during the chase with the police. The total value stolen is US$650 and nothing has been recovered. Decide Nhendo A 36-year-old man from Sonamizi Village under Chief Nyajena appeared at Masvingo Magistrates Court on January 15 2023 facing stock theft allegations. Wireless Chimeura appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie being charged with stock theft after he sold Marakia Muvenge of Mamhazha Village’s cow and was remanded in custody waiting for continuation of trial set to take place on January 29. Appearing before Hanzie, Chimeura pleaded guilty and said he had sold the cow to cover some debts that were mounting on him and it was with Muvenge’s consent, but Muvenge disagreed that he had given Chimeura the green light to do so. “I agree that I sold the cow but it was because of the pressure on me as I was owing some people a sum of money that was due to be paid and Muvenge had also given me the power to sell the cow,” said Chimera. The state represented by prosecutor Godknows Mugondo alleged that on February 26, 2023, Chimeura approached Muvenge and asked to rent his cattle for ploughing after which Muvenge agreed and gave Chimeura five cattle. The state also alleges that after two months Chimeura again asked for other cattle and was given an additional four to make them nine. It is reported that in September 2023 Chimeura took one of the complainant’s heifers and sold it to Raymond Chisveto without the consent of Muvenge. Upon realizing what Chimeura had done Muvenge reported the matter to Masvingo rural police station leading to the arrest of Chimeura and the recovery of the stolen cow as well as the other remaining cattle at his homestead. Man in court for selling loaned heifer to cover debts

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News TELLZIM News >> 19 - 25 Jan 2024 NB- Views expressed in this column are solely his, and are not associated with the publication Comprehensive social protection for children in Dr Nicholas Aribino Zimbabwe Opinion Dr Aribino Nicholas (Gender and Policy Studies Student-GZU). Writing in own capacity. Contact : +263715617095 Mrs Jenneth Musiyiwa (ECD Coordinator at the Women’s University in Africa, WUA) By Nicholas Aribino and Mrs Jenneth Musiyiwa Children by nature are vulnerable. The vulnerability of children comes as a function of intersecting variables such as age, limited social experiences and exposure to life circumstances, gender, child poverty and lack of tangible and intangible resources that would be critical for creating a fertile ground for expanded capabilities and opportunities that would enable them to enjoy life to the hilt. The definition of a child as given by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), 1989 classifies every person under the age of 18 as a child. The Constitution of Zimbabwe has since adopted this understanding of a child and is using it as a measuring scoop for targeting purposes where social protection for children is concerned. The definition of a child as given above is indicative of the assertion of the vulnerability of children. It is the intent of this opinion piece to talk about the need for social protection that is comprehensive for Zimbabwean children. Social protection by definition implies a set of public and private policies and programmes that focus towards reducing and eliminating economic and social vulnerabilities related to poverty and deprivation. Arguably, comprehensive social protection would entail programmes, projects, public and private policies that are bent on addressing the multidimensional rights and needs of children. Comprehensive social protection realizes that children do not live in a social vacuum and to that effect they can be implemented only after a tooth-pick assessment of the child ‘s social and economic circumstances has been done. For example, a school feeding programme for Early Childhood Education (ECD) children would not make sense for a child who is coming from an indigent (poor) family because all the efforts to ensure the nutritional needs of the child are met will be frustrated when the child goes back to his or her family of no means where he or she will be met with hungry and angry guardians / parents who can easily turn him or her into a unit of labour in order to improve the household economy. A comprehensive social protection programme for children should ensure that the global needs (emotional, physical, intellectual, moral, social, spiritual) of children that intersect to develop a full being are universally met. Pursuant to the above, it can be intimated that comprehensive social protection systems are out and out child sensitive in outlook. To that effect, comprehensive social protection programmes cannot tell the entire story about safeguarding and protecting children if they can neither mitigate the ramifications of poverty on families, strengthen families in their child safeguarding and protection role, enhance access to basic services for the poorest and most marginalized nor provide special services to children who live outside of a family environment. Zimbabwe has put in place the Assisted Medical Assistance Order (AMTO) as a social protection measure where it pays health fees for very poor households through the hospital referral system. The beneficiary populations of AMTO are only treated at public hospitals and are given bus warrants which are only accepted by the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO). For example, a child with a disability from Nembudziya, Gokwe North may be in need of medical services that are only on tap at the Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare, the said child will need to travel to Harare with his parent or guardian who has no economic resources to meet the access costs (bus fare) for private transporters. ZUPCO has no capacity to cover all corners of Zimbabwe. Inability of the government to help beneficiary populations of AMTO with access costs to access any form of available mode of transport would further complexify the situation of beneficiaries of AMTO. Comprehensive social protection measures in the above scenario would entail the government providing bus fare, food, and accommodation for beneficiaries of AMTO where and when necessary, that is depending on where the services are being provided. Another social protection programme that falls short of being comprehensive in outlook, is the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM). While this programme is gendered in that 50% of BEAM funding should go towards the education of vulnerable girl children, it does not cover ECD children. 100% of BEAM also covers children with disabilities for fees and boarding facilities in special schools. A close analysis of this safety net for orphans and vulnerable children shows that it caters only for school and examination fees. A poor child will not only need school fees or examination fees, he or she will need a gamut of things like clothing, uniforms, shoes, food, water and stationery, among other things. Abraham Maslow’s Theory of the Hierarchy of Needs says that a child will not be motivated to learn if he or she is hungry and may also not have a sense of belonging if he or she has a poor self-esteem as a result of lack of basics like clothing. BEAM funds are also not disbursed timeously and this is at tangent with the principles of regularity and predictability which are associated with social protection. At one time BEAM funds were abused by way of diversion by the Social Welfare Ministry as it used $500 000 to buy food hampers for its officials (Auditor General’s Report, 2015). Paying only school fees for children who are coming from indigent families without also considering social transfers for them is like expecting a goose to lay golden eggs in the absence of quality food. It is the duty and obligation of the government of Zimbabwe to observe the best interest of the child as enshrined under Article 3 of the UNCRC and also to ensure the growth, survival and development of the child as stipulated under Article 6 of the UNCRC. Above all, the government of Zimbabwe should not lose focus of its three key duties which are to respect, promote and fulfil the rights of children. Above all, Article 26 of the UNCRC is quite instructive, as it lays out the children’s right to social security, when it says; States Parties shall recognize for every child the right to benefit from social security, including social insurance and shall take the necessary measures to achieve the realization of this right in accordance with their national law. An investment in social protection for children that is comprehensive is critical from a human- rights as well as a sustainable human and economic development worldview. In-toto, a comprehensive social protection system would require four broad sets of interventions which are transformative, promotive, protective and preventive so as to guarantee a future for children that is awash with expanded capabilities and opportunities.

Stay Connected... TellZimbabwe @TellZimbabwe TellZimbabwe tellzimnews TellZim News TellZim Sport 19 - 25 Jan 2024 website: www.tellzim.com Decide Nhendo Recently appointed Greenfuel football administrator said he is determined to work to change the current stand of the team to reach international standards like those in Europe. Brandon Mvura said he is prepared to go and change the whole system of the old formula of sports administration and bring along modern football management aspects which will lead to the team’s growth. “I wish to go and make a great difference on the way sport is run locally and bring up-to-the-minute football management aspects which will lead to great development of Greenfuel football club and its growth,” said Mvura. Mvura who is a holder of an advanced Diploma with Institute of Commercial Management ICM (UK), Degree in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with Great Zimbabwe University, as well as Marketing Diploma with Harare Polytechnic said for a club to reach greater heights in football they need excellence and for him being given that responsibility means to say he is one of the excellent administrators in the country as proven by his qualifications. “My sports qualifications are that I am a holder of an Advanced Diploma from the Institute of Commercial Management ICM (UK), a Degree in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with Great Zimbabwe University as well as a Marketing Diploma with Harare Polytechnic. “For a football club to develop they must have brilliant and capable administrators, for me being appointed as a new administrator at Greenfuel Football Club shows that my qualifications have proven and satisfied my new employer,” said Mvura. Mvura said he is going to bring confidence, trust, and joy to the club’s stakeholders this time, and all the players, supporters, executives are going to see much change in the running of football as Greenfuel Football Club is going to be the first team to reach the post-commercialization stage in Zimbabwe before any other club locally. Paida Madziro, Greenfuel team manager has said currently all is well with the appointment of Brandon Mvura as the team administrator and it is a blessing to the club as he is going to help develop the team as well as the community through his capabilities. “As it stands everything is flowing in the right direction concerning the appointment of Mr Mvura, and it is an advantage to us to have someone like him as he is going to help the team and the community thrive,” said Madziro. Madziro said last season the league ended with them being number 10 which is not a bad position as it was their first season being promoted into the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, and this season they are eyeing for top five. Newly appointed Greenfuel football administrator aims to set standards high Brandon Mvura