THE PAGE-6-HOTH 01 - 07 March 2024 The Independent Paper for Masvingo and the Southern Region 265 Simon V Muzenda Street, Box 1214, Masvingo. Tel/Fax: (039) 264372 Editorial: www.masvingomirror.com The end is nigh Cde Minister US$200 000 up in smoke as Cheza is evicted Female cop turns heroine in High Court Drama SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - A slender-built female Police officer Plannet Chigwada turned heroine at the High Court last week when she latched onto a medium built colleague who bolted out of the dock and ferociously darted for freedom after Justice Garainesu Mawadze confirmed his two-year custodial sentence for corruption. Tyron Makayi (33), who is a member of the CID gazed tensely at the Judge as he concluded his verdict and asked Prison Officers to whisk away their guest to his new home. Plannet Chigwada. Without warn- To page 20 Patrick Cheza.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com AGreat opportunity forinvestment in farming. Afarm measuring 126.393 hectares, 3 quarters of which is arable. There is a basic 5 roomed farm house and other miscellaneous farm buildings. Has a private well with a 16m depth and 2 natural wells at the garden section. There's a manmade weir (low headed dam wall) barrier and also a perennial river flowing through the length ofthe farm.Abundance of variousindigenousfruit trees and an orchard and it has vast natural grazing land. The Farm is Fenced and gated. With Title Deeds andCertificate of no present interest.PriceGuide:USD160 000.00 RHODENE: A residential dwelling of brick under concrete tiles consisting of 3 bedrooms with builtin cupboards, lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Cottage with one room, cooking area and a combined shower and squat toilet. Fenced and gated. The stand measures 2519 squaremetresin extent.PriceGuide:OFFERS INVITED RESIDENTIAL STAND FOR SALE IN MVUMA MEDIUM DENSITY: Aresidentialstand serviced with water and electricitymwith a structure built to box level. Located near a church and primary school. The standmeasures 524 squaremetersin extent.PriceGuide: US$10 000.00 PROPERTIES FOR SALE TARGETKOPJE An incomplete single storey residential dwelling of plastered and unpainted brickwork under a duo pitched ABS roof consisting of four bedrooms all with provision for built in cupboards, main bedroom with ensuite, kitchen, foyer from the front verandah, sunken lounge and dining, combined shower and toilet and a separate toilet. Walled and gated. The stand measures 1325 square metres in extent.PriceGuide: US$75 000 RHODENE PROPERTY FOR SALE: A duopitched executive residential dwelling of brick under tile, consisting of four bedrooms with built –incupboards and wooden parquet flooring, the main bedroom has an ensuite with built in cupboards and ceramic tiles. The dining section has beautiful wallpapers and wood look ceilings and a spacious verandah. The formal lounge has a built in bar and fireplace as well as a separate family/ TV room with fireplace and front verandah overlooking the pool. A separate laundry room and separate deepfreeze room. There's a spacious fitted kitchen and scullery as well as linen closets.Astudy room with stone flooring and wallpaper. There are two bathrooms, one has a tub and the other has a shower and a separate toilet. Staff quarters consisting of two rooms and a combined toilet and shower; a double garage with motorized garage doors.There is a swimming pool and excellent gardens and scenery. There is a borehole and two 5000Litre water tanks, both with booster pumps. Walled and has an electric gate. The stand measures 2519 square metresin extent.PriceGuide: USD$220 000 Negotiable Contact: 0774138874 RHODENE A residential dwelling of brick under concrete tiles consisting of 4 bedrooms with builtin cupboards, lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Cottage with tworoom, cooking area and a combined shower and toilet. The main house has an extention which consists of a workshop, storeroom, and self contained bedroom.. Walled and gated. The stand measures 2174 square metres in extent. PriceGuide: USD100 000.00 FARM IN DEWURE WEST 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 leanto verandah with two double doors leading to the former hairsalon 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 squaremetresin extent.PriceGuide: US$60 000 Negotiable RESIDENTIAL STANDS NEMAMWATOWNSHIP:Aresidentialstand forsale in the low density area of Nemamwa Township about 30km from Masvingo CBD measuring 1400 square meters. Wellserviced with water reticulation and road access. PriceGuide: US$14 500 Negotiable 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.PriceGuide: USD 60 000.00. Negotiable HIGH DENSITY AREA HOTELFOR SALEIN BEITBRIDGE: Situated in the heart ofBeitbridgeTown is a Hotelforsale located alongBeitbridgeMasvingo Highway with great potential for institutional use. It boast of the following accommodation facilities: Dining room with a reception section, barsection, board room, two kitchens and an office. 104Accommodation rooms each with ensuite.Aconference roomwith amaximum capacity of 250 people and a storeroom. Four staff houses 2 with three bedrooms and 2 with 2 bedrooms pluslounge, 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.PriceGuide: USD$2 500 000 (plusVAT) SCOMMERCIAL / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN CHIREDZI, fully tenanted with an attractive rental income and future development opportunities.The permanent improvements on the stand comprise of two commercial properties, a staff quarters and ablution block. The stand size measures 6354 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$ 480 000(Inclusive of VATand CGT) OUT OF TOWN RESIDENTIAL STANDS 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 builtin 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.PriceGuide: US$67 500. MEDIUM DENSITY AREA 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 squaremetresin extent.PriceGuide: US$18 000 LOW DENSITY AREA From page 1 MIRROR REPORTER MVUMA – High Court Judge, Justice Garainesu Mawadze has thrown out Patrick Cheza, a businessman and former CCC candidate for Chirumhanzu South’s appeal to have his eviction from S/D 43 Mahara Farm, Ward 16 Mvuma where he made capital investments of US$200 000 set aside. Cheza told Justice Mawadze at the High Court in Masvingo that of the 61 farmers settled at the same scheme, he is the only one who is being evicted. He said he was told that his eviction from the 125-hectare farm is to clear way for members of the Joint Operations Command, a structure that includes, the Army, Police and Central Intelligence. Cheza pleaded for an order to stop the Minister of Lands Agriculture and Fisheries from evicting him arguing that apart from being lawfully settled, he built green houses at the farm, sunk boreholes, installed a solar power system, has 105 cattle, 136 goats of an expensive breed, 56 sheep and employs 50 workers whose only source of livelihood is the farm. Cheza was represented by Nyasha Maguranyanga of Mutendi,Mudisi and Shumba Legal Practitioners. Analysts told The Mirror that the fact that Cheza is the only one being evicted by the Minister points to a disturbing fact that Zanu PF could be weaponizing the Land Act to victimize and harass opponents. Cheza was arrested and detained for several weeks during the August 2023 elections. The Constitution says all agricultural land belongs to the State and hence the President. This means the President can withdraw land from anyone anytime including those with title deeds as and when he desires. “There is no security of land tenure in this country whether one has title deeds or not. The President can gazette any piece of land and evict those settled there, it doesn’t matter whether its communal, resettlement or commercial farms. “In the case of resettlement it is just a question of withdrawing the offer letter and the land is taken over. No one owns land in Zimbabwe, no one has right to land in spite of the fact that people went to war to fight for the land. “If you get a vindictive party in power the land can be used to harass, victimize and cow opponents. In addition corrupt politicians can evict people from their land and give it to those that they like. This is very possible in areas that are close to towns where the demand for residential stands and town expansion is high. Land may be taken from the legitimate owners and given to friends to subdivide and sell as residential stands. “The media must watch closely the evolving evictions and the intentions,” said an analyst. Summarising his judgment, Justice Mawadze said that the land issue in Zimbabwe has become very emotive. “The land disputes in our country have remained a vexing and at times a very emotive subject,” said Justice Mawadze in the opening line to his judgment. He said Cheza’s eviction can only be stopped by the Minister himself and told Cheza to approach the Minister. He said the court found no merits in Cheza’s case in that he did not have any legitimate documents needed for him to have rights over the land. “No person may use or occupy gazetted land without a permit, offer letter or a land settlement lease,” said Justice Mawadze. Cheza however, said he had a letter called A confirmation of Land Occupation authored by the District Lands Officer for Mvuma. Justice Mawadze said this letter was nothing under the law. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands Obert Jiri told The Mirror in an interview that Cheza did not have an offer letter from his ministry and added that the farm is already allocated to other people. He said that Government was not going to compensate him for the developments he made on the farm. US$200 000 up in smoke as Cheza is evicted Justice Garainesu Mawadze.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 3 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) is on a decentralisation programme and on Wednesday senior staffers were in Masvingo to inform stakeholders of their new offices. The Masvingo offices opened doors in January this year and they are located at the Main Post Office. As part of informing stakeholders, ZGC management met Secretary for Masvingo Province and Devolution, Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa. Before the decentralisation, ZGC had offices in Harare and it has now moved to Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo, Mutare and Mash West. Pazvakavambwa said gender issues are imperative in communities. He said statistics from the 2022 Population Census are frightening and of particular concern to him is the number of women who die while giving birth and girls who drop out from school especially at secondary level. “Some statistics results of the 2022 Population Census with regards to gender are frightening and shocking. I was shocked by the number of women who die while giving birth and the dropouts by the girl child at primary and secondary school levels. We have a lot of work to do together with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on Gender Equality,” said Pazvakavambwa. Commission chairperson, Commissioner Margaret Sangarwe-Mukahanana said they saw it prudent to notify the Minister of State and introduce the staff members who will be working in Masvingo. “We saw it prudent to come to your office and inform you about ZGC’s presence in the city and introduce staff that will be based here. The issue of gender is very topical. Since the establishment of the ZGC in 2015, we were based in Harare. We had limited presence in Bulawayo and now Government has approved that we decentralise in the spirit of devolution. We have been allowed to decentralise to five provinces which are Masvingo, Manicaland, Mash West, Bulawayo and Midlands. We are now present in these provinces and we are excited about the development,” said Sangarwe. ZGC operates with programs that include governance and administration, finance, administration and human resources, gender equality promotion, legal services and investigations. ZGC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Virginia Muwanigwa said the Commission is mirroring the key programs in its operations. The Director, Programmes, Caroline Matizha said the unit’s major responsibility is to monitor compliance with gender equality provisions and the international unit of framework of gender. “On gender equality promotion, the unit’s major responsibility is to monitor compliance with gender equality provisions and other international unit of framework on gender. We monitor both Government and private sector. For Government we do gender audits to get to know how different Government Ministries are mainstreaming gender in their programs, policies and projects. “Since we are now devolved, the selected ministries will be audited at provincial level. In the private sector, we have developed an M&E framework with indicators which cover different sectors of the economy. “We also conduct research into issues relating to gender and social justice mainly for the purpose of informing legal and policy reforms. We also issue advisory notes and various statements for government to address. One of our major functions is to increase awareness on gender issues. We also have community dialogues on different pertinent issues,” said Matizha. The Director of Legal, Complaints handling and Investigations, Letticia Fadzai Moyo said they are mandated by the constitution to investigate possible violations of rights relating to gender. “We are also mandated to receive and consider complaints from the public and to take action in regard to the complaints as it considers appropriate. We recommend prosecution for criminal violations of rights relating to gender. We also secure appropriate redress where rights relating to gender have been violated,” she said. Zimbabwe Gender Commission opens Masvingo offices Margaret Sangarwe-Mukahanana.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 4 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com 071 689 5703 Chipinge Times & Two Nations Editor: Ellen Mlambo Editorial Comment GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MASVINGO – A villager evicted from Mushandike Village 15B under the current Government run operation No to illegal settlers had to sell his Mazda B16 for US$200 in order to fend for his family which had to find lodgings elsewhere. This information was today relayed to a team from former CCC president Nelson Chamisa that was visiting displaced families in Mushandike near Bhuka some 20km from Masvingo. One of the over 200 evicted villagers in Mushandike Village 15B in Masvingo sold his Mazda B16 car for $200 to feed his displaced family and pay rentals in a nearby village. Some of the villagers settled in the area in the 80s. John Shiri one of the victims preferred to keep his neighbour’s name anonymous when narrating harrowing stories of the displaced families during a visit by the opposition outfit led by Nelson Chamisa dubbed the ‘Blue Movement’ today. The entourage that visited the area in solidarity with the victims was led by Amos Chibaya, Gift ‘Ostallos’ Siziba and Prince Dubeko Sibanda. They were accompanied by several other cadres of the Blue Movement from different provinces. According to Shiri, the victims of land evictions and demolitions are now faced with extreme hunger after they sold their livestock for as little as a dollar. Most of them allegedly bought the pieces of land from who is Chief Charumbira and Chief Bere’s aides. “Most people have been reduced to beggars as most of them sold their livestock hurriedly to beat the sevenday ultimatum. My neighbour sold his car for $200, while others sold their hens for a dollar and goats for $10. They are now tenants in the nearby villages paying rentals of up to $50. “We stayed behind for a while to wind up our projects. We have piggeries and fisheries here. This is the breeding time for fish and pigs, so we cannot relocate them,” said Shiri. Chibaya said that the visit was just a solidarity visit to empathise with them. “As a movement, we empathise with everyone who was affected by the wanton evictions and demolitions. We stand by you in these trying times,” said Chibaya. Evicted villager sells car Do unto others……….. for $200 to feed family What is happening at Cynthia Gold Mine in Shurugwi is deplorable to say the least. Here mine workers are being vetted by ZANU PF officials and anyone who is found to be linked to the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party is being fired. The officials are punishing these workers for voting CCC councillors into office in the previous plebiscite and openly say that they should be fed by their own party and not by ZANU PF which is currently running the country. No comment from the highest echelons of the said party. Now this kind of behaviour does point to a repetition of what has been happening before when it comes to food and inputs distribution in the country. Right now the normal to below normal rainfall season is upon us as we have been experiencing relentless above normal heat. As it is it looks like most areas will get below normal rainfall which translates to a serious drought. Consequently many families will need food aid. Although the government is saying that we have enough food and no one is going to starve, the question is will the food actually get to everyone who will urgently need it? What assurance do we have that what happened at Cynthia Gold Mine is not going to happen when it comes to food distribution this time around? We have before witnessed opposition party members being denied food and inputs from the government by ZANU PF members who say they should get these from their own party. This has already become a habit hence what happened at Cynthia Gold Mine is not really surprising as it is a repetition of what has already been happening. Without talking about the right of every citizen to get assistance from the government of the day irrespective of political affiliation it is important to point out that a country and its resources do not belong to a particular political party. Parties come and go. Some people tend to think that their party will rule until forever. What they need to be reminded is that something like that never happened in the world and it will not start in Zimbabwe with ZANU PF. One day ZANU PF will definitely go and become an opposition party or even die a natural death to become nothing but history. When this happens will such people expect to get support from a different party government? Every citizen has a right to resources and services that a government should provide. ZANU PF as the ruling party should therefore ensure that its supporters do not deny opposition members what they are entitled to get from the country’s government. No wonder why we remain on the sanctions list. Amos Chibaya. Some of the villagers that gathered for the meeting.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 5 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Former town chair in court for corruption MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Former Chiredzi town chairman, Francis Moyo has been arrested for allegedly diverting 50 commonage stands to his personal use thereby prejudicing Government of US$60 000. Moyo was arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Thursday last week and he appeared before Chiredzi regional Magistrate Judith Zuyu facing criminal abuse of office charges. He was remanded out of custody to March 8, 2024. His arrest emanates from a Government investigation into goings-on at the local authority which resulted in a report titled Investigation Report on Chiredzi March – April 2016. Although submitted in 2016, the report was only released by Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, last year after pressure from Boniface Mutemachani (65) of Hippo Valley Estates and Clemence Saidi (67) of 1742 Javangwe in Ward 6 who engaged lawyers Chadyiwa. The Mirror serialised the report last year. Moyo has since appeared at Chiredzi Regional Court on Friday facing charges of criminal abuse office. He was remanded out of custody to March 8, 2024. Moyo is being charged with abuse of duty as a public officer in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Law (codification and reform) Act chapter 9: 23. He was reported to Police on January 23, 2023. The allegations are that Moyo was implicated in a scam in which 50 commonage stands were sold for US$60 000. The said Chiredzi Town Council submitted 50 high density stands (stand numbers 7851-7900) to the Ministry of Local Government as Commonage. The commonage stands were then allocated by the Ministry to Trinity Mutsetse after an application by his company, Inotrade Investments (Pvt) Ltd, on February 5, 2014 for housing development in Tshovani Township. It is alleged that the application was approved dubiously because there was no allocation memorandum from the State Land Management for approval by the Permanent Secretary. It is further alleged that Mutsetse, who allegedly had no financial capacity then roped in Justin Chauke Housing Cooperative which was the brainchild of councillor Moyo resulting in the area being referred to as ‘KwaFrango’. The agreement was that Inotrade would provide 50 stands to Moyo’s cooperative and in return Inotrade would become first choice supplier of services and construction materials. The stands were sold for US$1 200 disguised as registration fee and an additional US$95 being administration fee to people on Chiredzi Town Council waiting list despite that some were not members of the cooperative. The 50 stands were sold for US$60 000 and to date the Government suffered a prejudice of US$60 000 being the land intrinsic value. Moyo was a signatory to the housing cooperative’s CBZ main account 012824001170014. MIRROR REPORTER The anarchy in Zim's mining industry shows in the alarming fatalities due to accidents where 57 miners were killed in the Midlands Province alone in 2023 compared to just 40 across the entire USA and 55 across South Africa. These two countries employ hundreds of thousands of workers in their mines while the Midlands Province may not even have 10 000 workers.The high fatality rate is due to powerful politicians who are allowed to mine without compliance to mining safety regulations. A typical example is Zanu PF MP Scott Sakupwanya who continues to run rag-tag operations at Redwing Gold Mine in Manicaland despite damning reports and orders to stop by environmental organisations. Tens of workers have so far been killed at Redwing and some fatalities go unreported. Aljazeera investigations into gold smuggling in Zimbabwe alleged that the mining sector is dominated by powerful politicians including the First family. Zimbabwe has highest mining death in the world Scott Sakupwanya. Francis Moyo.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 6 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com VACANCY: TOWN SECRETARY Shurugwi Town Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill in vacant post of Town Secretary. JOB SUMMARY The Town Secretary is the Accounting Officer and Chief advisor of Council. The Town Secretary will be responsible for the administration of Council activities and supervision of employees and Council resources. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Council Chairman and to Council Committees, the Town Secretary’s main responsibilities are: • Assists the Town Council in the implementation of its vision, mission, values and goals by spearheading the Town’s Strategic Plan. • Formulating the Town Council strategy and supervising its implementation • Helps the Town Council in monitoring, supervising and evaluating its service delivery to the stakeholders • General oversight of Town’s mandate and overseeing the effective management of its financial resources including budgeting, reporting and auditing • Interfaces between organization, stakeholders and the wider community. • Promoting the image of the Town Council through sound stakeholder management • Setting performance benchmarks for Directors in line with the Town Council policy • Chairing critical meetings and directing the Heads of Departments in implementing meeting resolutions • Ensuring the drafting of Council policies, by-laws, filling of legal and regulatory documents and monitoring legal compliance QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Applicants should hold a minimum of a degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Business, Engineering or any other relevant degree from a reputable university. • A relevant Masters degree would be an added advantage. • A clean record of service within the Local Government fraternity where applicable. • Clean criminal record. • At least 35 years of age. • Not less than 5 years demonstrable and proven experience in a local government or public sector environment, at middle or senior level. REMUNERATION AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS • A competitive salary together with other benefits will be disclosed to the successful candidate. How to Apply Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of CV's and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, driver’s licence and national identity particulars. These must be submitted clearly marked “TOWN SECRETARY’ on envelop to the undersigned by not later than 25 March 2024. The Council Chairperson Shurugwi Town Council P O Box 125 Shurugwi The end is nigh Cde Minister Good fellas it has been a while. Well, I am back but with a sad story for one faction in The Gumbakumba Club. I don’t know how to start the story, I think MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN would do. I can see the writing on the wall. I think if I start with one of my late granny’s folklores that I felt was interesting, it would bring my point closer home. We used to gather around her to hear those stories that would jolt us from the world around us to the fantasy land. I know the story might be a legend and might have been told several times with different versions. The story was about two friends who were inseparable. They were the king’s aides, so they were competing for his attention. One day the King told them that he wants to give one of them a part of his kingdom to govern. The competition intensified and several shenanigans were employed to outdo each other. So, when the other one saw that his nemesis was getting some gifts and freebies from the wife of the king, he hatched a plan and started defaming his opponent throughout the entire kingdom. He was lying that his friend was cheating with the King’s wife. The rumour spread like veldt fire and everyone was speaking about it in hushed voices. This chit-chat went on for several months, and months turned into years until it reached the King’s ears. The King was so livid that he ordered his men to bring the hapless friend before him to answer the allegations. They searched his house and found some trinkets that he had received from the King’s wife as tokens of appreciation. They proudly brought them to the King and told him that the small items were given to the accused as love tokens. This angered the King who ordered that he should be killed. The King, however, said the best way to make him suffer for his sin was to kill him by depriving him of food. He was immediately whisked by the King’s men who whisked him away and threw him into a gaol. Several days passed and the effects food deprivation started to take its toll. The friend who had lied would surreptitiously visit him and pretended to sympathise with him. He noticed that his eyes began to sink in, and ribs were showing and his tummy looked like he was mummified. Although he wanted to fix his friend, he couldn’t take it anymore so he to the King and told him the truth. However, the King did not tell anyone that he had sentenced someone to death because of a lie. He only said he said he thought the guy had suffered enough. However, due to his guilty conscience the liar told his friend that he was the one who had caused all his suffering and asked for forgiveness. The friend just told him to gather a 50 kg of feathers and wait for a windy day and empty the sack while on the highest point. He told him to gather every feather after that and come back with the sack to him. I other friend said that is impossible and was told that is how the gossip about him has spread, and it impossible to take back all his words. That brings me back to reality. I am told Chitova went to Vene and lied that the Biller Code was the foot soldier of Boss Cader in the Province. Vene did not waste time and kicked Biller Code out of the Gumbakumba tent. However, someone told Vene that his right hand man was lying. He immediately told Chitova that he should give him concrete evidence. Chitova promised to bring an audio. As it turned out he failed to bring any. Vene is so furious accusing Chitova of lying to him. Now that Biller Code is out of the feasting tent, I heard Chitova tried to apologise but he couldn’t take it. Varimirana pamuganhu. Vene is threatening to relieve Chitova of his duties very soon. I am reliably told that the ink on the dismissal letter is so wet that they waiting for it to dry up before they deliver it to Cde Chitova. That it is why I can see the hand scribbling on the wall - MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN interprets as God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; you have been weighed ... and found wanting; and your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 7 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Special Feature on Disability ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Political violence is one of the biggest hindrances for participation of women with disabilities in politics (PWDs), Masimba Kuchera, a visually impaired consultant has said. Kuchera said fear of political violence, discrimination and accessibility of venues are the key impediments. Former Senator for PWDs, Nasper Manyau who has a physical disability reiterated the same and said women with disabilities keep away from active politics for fear of violence. He added that women are not spared from those challenges preventing PWDs from enjoying their rights to political participation. Kuchera decried the absence of a policy on a quota for PWDs as is provided for women and youth. "People with disabilities want to participate in political processes, they have membership with different political parties and they also want to be candidates but the issue of violence draws them back. We are also affected by discrimination from political entities themselves. We sometimes fail to access venues of important gatherings, access information and communication “People with disabilities are still peripherally involved especially when it comes to positions and decisions of influence where development is concerned. What should be noted is that we are not a homogeneous group, they are a combinations of people with various impairments,” said Kuchera. He called for a quota that will ensure reasonable inclusion in political processes. “There is no policy around the general elections that stipulate a percentage to which people with disabilities must constitute but there is the National Disability Policy which was launched by the President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2021. The Policy envisages that people with disabilities must constitute 15 per cent of the participants in any program which include employment and political participation. Proportional Representation is 60 for women and they are also part of the ZEBRA system in the Senate which ensures women involvement. We also have the youth quota where each province yields one candidate. These quotas are silent on either women or young people with disabilities and as a result they are left out,” said Kuchera. Former Senator for PWDs and disability, activist Nasper Manyau who has a physical disability said women with disabilities tend to run away from participating in politics due to fear of violence. “As Women with disabilities we tend to run away from politics due to fear of violence. We also look at what our counterparts in politics who are able bodied face and fear for ourselves on how we may also be worse affected. We face both verbal and physical violence and that alone is stigmatization,” said Manyau. She added that political parties should field persons with disabilities and there should be something that binds them to equalize the participation to their able bodied counterparts. Manyau said women with disabilities who are involved in politics only constitute 0, 5% while those who stand to contest constitute less than 0, 2%. A female political activist with a chronological condition who preferred anonymity said she had on several occasions received death threats and in some instances she was attacked at her house. “As women with disabilities and political activists, the community suppresses us from participating in politics. We need to be given a chance to fight for what is ours and we know our rights enshrined in the constitution,” she said. Another female with disability, Rejoice Moyo told The Mirror that in most cases, women with disabilities who contest in politics don’t get votes as the community do not trust their capabilities. Violence shuts out women with disabilities from politics Nasper Manyau.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page 8 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com PRISCA MANYAWI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Chosen Generation (CG) has secured 10 hectares of land in Mashava to construct a vocational training center for People with Disabilities (PWDs). The land was received from Minister of State for Masvingo Ezra Chadzamira. CG’s thrust is the upliftment of lives for PLWDs by equipping them with industrial skills. CG founder and director, Vimbai Chase told The Mirror in an interview that they want the centre to accommodate 3 000 PWDs and is appealing to well-wishers, donors and the business community to chip in with resources for the project. “We secured 10 hectares of land in Mashava and we want to construct our Beacon of Hope, a centre where PWDs are taught vocational skills as sewing, painting, and animal husbandry. “The centre will be like Danhiko Industrial Training College. Danhiko is now overwhelmed and cannot sustain the constituency. PWDs should be self-sufficient and not depend on hand-outs. We are sure that with these skills they will be able to provide for themselves,” she said. Chase added that the centre will also be home to PLWDs who are orphans. Tatenda Churu, who is a PWD applauded the initiative as it will allow them to be self sufficient and compete with other people in society. PLWDs training centre to be established in Mashava Vimbai Chase (standing in the middle) flanked by Chipo Muchengwa (left wheelchair and the late Terry Gee (right) at a CG organised Miss Disability pagenat.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page 9 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - People with Disabilities (PWDs) have expressed concern over lack of ramps at important public offices in Chiredzi chief among them, the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) building and council offices. Hanyani Persons With Disability Trust (HPWDT) Executive director, Susan Chipo Machingura told The Mirror that PWDs miss a lot of meetings at Chiredzi Town Council because the boardroom has no ramps. "As PWDs we miss a lot because council offices are not accessible to us. If you are wheelchair-bound there is no way you can access the boardroom," said Machingura. She singled out the Town Secretary's office and other offices at Chiredzi as inaccessible because they have no ramps. She called for a disability desk at the offices while a solution into the whole problem is being looked into. Machingura said she raised the issues during council budget consultations last year. She expressed concern that most of the buildings being constructed at new town have no ramps. Chiredzi spokesperson Kudzai Chimusoro could not be reached for a comment. PLWDs can’t attend meetings at Chiredzi Town Council INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - Tariro Shoko, a 16 year old Ward 7 junior councillor is the first councillor in Chiredzi with a disability and her ambition is to become an engineer. Shoko has a right leg impairment that she had from birth. She told The Mirror in an interview that her hope is to become an Engineer. She said her experience daily is that communities look down on People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs). "I have never come across a female with a disability who is an engineer so my dream is to become an engineer one day. I want to break this glass ceiling and be a shining example to other girls with disabilities," said Shoko. Shoko went to Tshovani Primary School and she is currently in Form 4 at Chiredzi Government High School. She was elected into office in 2022 and she said she is working tirelessly to change lives especially of those young people with a disability in her ward. " Lately I have been identifying young people in my ward who have disabilities and I have been encouraging them so that they understand that disability is not inability. Girl with disability becomes junior councilor Chiredzi TC chairperson Jameson Charumbira. Tariro Shoko.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page11 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Inter-Africa Bus Services is offering free transport to all Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) students with disabilities (PLWDs), according to a statement released by the bus company. The free transport is to and from their hometowns to Masvingo where GZU is located. “We are excited to announce that Inter Africa will now be offering free ferrying services to all the people living with disabilities who are enrolled at Great Zimbabwe University for their tertiary education only. As a company we are doing this to ensure safe and convenient transportation from their homes to the university campus. “By providing free transportation, we aim to ensure that all students living with disabilities have equal access to the educational opportunities offered at the university. We encourage all eligible students to utilise this service. We look forward to supporting your educational journey at GZU,” reads the statement. A student living with disability, Ashleigh Tarimbo applauded the initiative. She said that PWDs feel appreciated. “I am happy with this development. It shows that the business community cares for us and wants us to thrive,” she said. Inter-Africa offers free transport to PLWDs THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Kudakwashe Nemera (28), a wheelchair bound tout at Croco Bus terminus in Masvingo cannot have one square meal a day as he is only making US$2 a day from his work. Nemera is appealing for financial assistance from wellwishers so that he can open an electronics shop in Mucheke. He told The Mirror that he used to make US$6 a day which was just enough to sustain him as he could pay rent and get food for himself. The economic hardships in the country have seen business plunging and the US$2 I am making is not even enough for one meal, he said. Nemera who has been a tout at Croco Motors in Masvingo Central Business District (CBD) for nearly seven years told The Mirror in an interview that he is struggling to cope with competition from new touts. He wakes up at 5am every day, pushes himself into town from Mucheke and starts touting at 6 am only to take home US$2. “The economy is down and competition is now stiff and I am struggling to meet rentals, buy food and sent money to my parents in Maringire, Chivi. I wake early every morning to get to work. I have to push my wheelchair into town because I can’t afford to pay for a taxi every day. “I am appealing for assistance to operate a small electronics shop. That has always been my dream. As it is I am even struggling to meet rentals. I stay alone in Mucheke,” he bemoaned. His wheelchair is tattered and needs a replacement. “My wheelchair costs US$250 and the current one will be worn out by midyear. I have received assistance from well-wishers including the late Gayle Mhonderwa and the Vimbai Chase led Chosen Generation (GC),” he added. Chiedza Nyautare, a woman who works with Nemera at Croco said he needs all the support that he can get. Wheelchair bound tout living on US$2 a day Kudakwashe Nemera.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page12 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU CHIEF GWERU – Midlands Minister of State and Devolution Affairs, Owen Ncube has banned journalists from The Mirror and Newsday from all Government functions in the province. Ncube (aka Mudha) kicked out Sydney Mubaiwa (Mirror Midlands Bureau Chief) and Stephen Chadenga (Newsday) from a meeting organised by the Gender Commission and ordered them not to attend future Government engagements. The meeting took place at the Minister’s boardroom in Gweru on Tuesday. Ncube asked journalists to identify themselves and then singled out the two for representing newspapers that attack Government. He ordered them to stand up and asked his security to see them out. “Who invited you here?” he barked. “We are building the country and discussing Government business and you are not welcome here. You are not wanted at any other Government function,” he said. As if to spite journalists, he said to a local newspaper journalist, “Does your paper still exist? You can stay because your presence here doesn’t change anything”. Gender Commission chairperson, Margaret Mukahanana Sangarwe had invited the two journalists to the meeting ahead of the official opening of the organisation’s Gweru offices. Embarrassed Gender Commission officials apologised to the two journalists. Gender Commission Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Muwanigwa declined to comment when called by The Mirror. Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) president, George Maponga said journalism was not a crime. He said the Union will not accept segregation of journalists along private/public media lines adding that the Third Republic under Mnangagwa has been actively promoting Press Freedom. “ZUJ is disturbed by reports of private media journalists being chased away from Government programmes. “We want to make it clear that journalism is not a crime and all accredited journalists have a right to cover all events that are in the public interest. ZUJ will not accept any attempts to divide the media along private/public media lines,” he said added. He said barring journalists from public meetings runs against the Zimbabwe Constitution. MISA said in its statement that State and independent media journalists must enjoy equal rights in accordance with the Constitution. “All journalists should be afforded fair and equal access to information,” said a statement from a MISA official. Efforts to get a comment from the Minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere or Zimbabwe Media Commission executive secretary Godwin Phiri were futile. Minister bans Mirror, Newsday from Gov functions Stephen Chadenga . Sydney Mubaiwa. Owen Ncube.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page13 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Business News PRINTERS USED OFFICE FURNITURE CONTACT +263 77 754 4300 FOR SALE FUNITURE Office OFFICE DESK OFFICE CHAIRS BIZHUB C22O BIZHUB C554E TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) has banned all informal traders in the district from trading on prohibited areas and all traders have been ordered to relocate to designated sites before March 01,2024. Zaka RDC Chief Executive Officer David Batsirayi Majaura confirmed the developments to The Mirror. "Zaka Rural District Council wants order and sanity in the district as you know haphazardness causes many problems such as diseases, crime and accidents," he said. “No trading shall be carried out on prohibited areas such as bridges, open space, garden, pavement, roadside, sanitary lanes, verandah, recreational facility, footpaths, public offices, bus rank or street vested controlled by the Council. “Informal traders are instructed to destroy or remove all illegal structures from which they conduct their businesses. “All traders must relocate to designated sites before March 1,2024,” read the notice. Zaka RDC bans informal traders to trade on public space David Batsirayi Majaura.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 15 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Agriculture News ZVISHAVANE TOWN COUNCIL NOTICE OF SALE OF STRAY ANIMALS Zvishavane Town Council intends to sell through public auction livestock which have not been claimed and remained in the pound for more than thirty (30) consecutive days. The descriptions of the cattle are as follows: DATE IMPOUNDED PLACE FOUND LIVESTOCK DESCRIPTION 28/11/23 Council Park White ox with no horns. Left ear cut on the upper side. 29/11/23 Council Park Black heifer both horns cut on tip. No brand mark Claims on these cattle can only be made on production of proof of ownership through the Zimbabwe Republic Police in liaison with the Veterinary Services Department. The sale is strictly on cash basis and will take place on Saturday 16 March 2024 at 0900hrs at the Zvishavane Town Council livestock pen (Western side of Mandava Stadium). Acting Town Secretary P.O. Box 5 Zvishavane Tel: 08612002465 . . PASCAL MUROMBO There is an urgent need to reconsider the use of mobile phones to increase the involvement of women in smallholder farming. In Zimbabwe, women comprise the majority of smallholder farmers and are most affected by challenges such as food shortages, climate change, and poverty. Despite this, gender disparities in smallholder communities across Zimbabwe limit women's ability to address these challenges. One clear example of gender inequality is evident in farm decision-making. In rural communities, men typically take on leadership roles at the household level and extend their influence to make farmhold decision-makers. In contrast, women are often relegated to supporting roles with limited control over critical farm decisions. This imbalance impacts the quality of decisions and hinders effective responses to climate change, diminishing the potential for smallholder farming to be a viable source of livelihood in rural Zimbabwe. Urgent action is needed to ensure women play a more significant role in smallholder farming decisions. One promising approach is to leverage the widespread use of mobile phones in Zimbabwe. According to the firstquarter report of 2021 by POTRAZ, the telecommunications regulator in Zimbabwe, there were an estimated 13 million mobile phone users in Zimbabwe out of a population of 15.99 million, indicating that 81.3% of the population had mobile phones in 2021. Mobile phones, including non-smartphones and smartphones, are commonly used by women in smallholder communities. These devices come with various features, such as text messaging, voice calling, internet connectivity, and application compatibility, which can be harnessed to strengthen social networks among women and improve their access to financial services and markets. Mobile phone technology can strengthen social networks through text messaging and application compatibility functions. Women can use these features to create messaging directories, WhatsApp, and Facebook groups, transforming existing non-digital social networks like church groups, social clubs, and farmer support groups into digitally connected social groups. These platforms can facilitate real-time information sharing on seasonal farming updates, promote inter-generational knowledge sharing, and increase networking opportunities with diverse groups. Such digital social networks can empower women to develop climate change adaptation strategies at the household and community levels, making them critical participants in smallholder farm decision-making processes. Furthermore, all forms of communication, such as messages, videos, voice notes, and pictures stored in mobile devices over time, become micro databases that can serve as referral points when making complex farm decisions and developing household-level climate change mitigation strategies. Since women will be critical participants in these digital social networks, they will have direct access and control over these created micro databases, which will be a valuable resource in farmhold decision-making, making them an integral part of all decision-making processes and reducing the chances of them being excluded. Over the past decade, Zimbabwe has witnessed significant growth in the development and utilization of mobile money services, which hold great potential for advancing financial inclusion among marginalized groups such as women and smallholder farmers. Women in smallholder farming communities face numerous challenges that limit their access to and participation in traditional banking systems. Complex paperwork requirements, household chores, farm work, child-rearing, and physical bank branches located far away, among other challenges, lead to their limited participation in traditional banking systems. Mobile money services offer a solution to these challenges by enabling women to conduct financial transactions directly from their mobile phones, reducing the need to travel long distances to access banking services, and improving their participation in financial services. Mobile money wallets function similarly to bank accounts, allowing women to save earnings from selling farm produce and other activities. Transactions made through mobile wallets also establish a credit history for these women, increasing their credibility and improving their chances of securing loans from financial institutions that typically overlook smallholder farmers due to their lack of credit history. With mobile wallets and established credit history, women can leverage their financial resources to lead their households' financial decision-making. They can invest in cost-effective and sustainable agricultural inputs and allocate funds to develop household and community-level climate mitigation strategies. Women in smallholder farming in Zimbabwe face numerous post-harvest challenges, including mismatches with buyers, lack of supplier price information, profit erosion due to excessive intermediaries involvement, inadequate marketing, and failure to forecast demand. Mobile phones offer a solution to these issues. Essential mobile phone functions, such as the phone book and messaging system, can be repurposed as digital databases to collect and store customer information, such as phone numbers, which farmers often overlook during transactions. This collection of vital information can help build relationships with customers beyond transactions, fostering loyalty and enabling farmers to forecast demand, maintain direct contact with customers, and reduce reliance on profit-eroding intermediaries. The rise in smartphone usage in Zimbabwe has been met by the development of third-party mobile phone applications targeted at farmers. These applications perform different functions, including providing market price data, forecasting demand and supply, and matching buyers and sellers, among other tasks that can help farmers become profitable and competitive. Collectively, these mobile phone functions have the potential to empower women in smallholder farming, improve their household cash flow, and ultimately reduce poverty and their dependency on government subsidies. In conclusion, mobile phones represent a transformative tool for empowering women in smallholder farming, offering a pathway to greater financial inclusion, enhanced decision- making roles, and increased resilience in the face of climate change and market challenges. By leveraging the widespread use of mobile technology and developing tailored applications and services, women can improve their farming practices and market access and become critical players in household and community-level decision-making processes. To fully realize this potential, concerted efforts from governments, the private sector, and civil society are needed to promote mobile phone literacy, develop user-centric applications, and create enabling policies prioritizing women's participation in agriculture. Ultimately, empowering women in smallholder farming is about economic gains and advancing gender equality and sustainable development in Zimbabwe and beyond. Unlocking Women's Potential in Smallholder Farming Through Mobile Phone Technology
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 16 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Political News SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Gutu Magistrate Molly Gwatida has today granted US$70 bail each to five CCC activists jailed for nine months for public violence ahead of a Nelson Chamisa rally in Gutu West. The five applied for bail after filing an appeal against sentence and conviction at the High Court in Masvingo on Monday. They have spent two weeks in prison after they were convicted by Gutu Magistrate Mitchel Panavanhu. Their bail application is premised on the appeal filed at the High Court by their lawyer Martin Mureri of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR). “Aggrieved by the conviction, applicants noted an appeal to the High Court, the grounds of which are annexed hereto and marked annexure A. It is against this background that the applicants have approached this honourable court in an application for their release on bail pending appeal,” reads part of the bail statement. The five CCC activists are Patrick Chimbare, Tapiwa Chiro, Brian Sithole, Takudzwa Mashiri and Providence Goremasandu. They were guarding an open space at Chiriga Business Centre near Chatsworth in Gutu West on November 7, 2023 when they clashed with Zanu PF supporters. The CCC supporters were immediately arrested and whisked to court where they each paid US$20 bail. Former CCC president Nelson Chamisa was supposed to address a Gutu West parliamentary by-election rally on the next day. Ephraim Morudu of CCC was contesting against Zanu PF’s John Paradza, National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) Robson Kurwa and an independent candidate Martin Sebastian Mudzingwa.The Zanu PF youth involved in the violence are yet to be arrested despite witnesses in the case telling the court that the Zanu PF youth who were led by Robson Gahadzikwa are holding meetings and distributing pesticides to party supporters. 5 Gutu CCC activists get US$70 bail Nelson Chamisa.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 18 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Or send via the email [email protected] (Applications send through the email should be referenced with the position ref, should observe the closing date and all documents should compressed to one document as attachments) Job Advertisement: Credit Controller Shurugwi Town Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Credit Controller to join our finance team on a fixed contract basis for a period of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and success of our organization. Contract Type: Contract (6 months) Location: Shurugwi, Zimbabwe RESPONSIBILITIES • Contacting customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding debts; • Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction on debtor balances; • Maintaining accurate records of all debts as well as credit control activities; • Reviewing and reconciling debtor accounts to ensure timeous payments by clients; • Making follow ups on all payment plans approved by Council; • Working closely with the finance team to improve debt collection processes and minimize bad debts; • Providing regular reports on debt status and collection activities. • Performs any other duty within the scope of the job as assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 1 year proven experience as a Credit Controller or similar role. • Sound knowledge of credit control procedures and principles. • Strong understanding of financial and accounting practices. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office applications. HOW TO APPLY 1. Obtain an application form from the Council reception or download from www.stc.org.zw. 2. Submit a completed form together with supporting documents and certified copies. 3. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. 4. All applications citing the position ref should be forwarded on or before 13 March 2024 to: The Acting Town Secretary Shurugwi Town Council P O Box 125 Shurugwi.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 19 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Police has a motorist to thank after he tipped them about robbers who had boarded his car at Dhiyo Business Centre in Masvingo. After the tip, Police arrested the robbers at Mandamabwe Tollgate in Chivi this week leading to the clearing of 19 cases of robberies committed in Gweru, Kwekwe, Zvishavane, Masvingo and Kadoma Police recovered goods worth US$15000 after arresting the four robbers. Jacob Enjoyment Danda (36) ,Mikel Moyo also known as Joseph Ushe (27), Tinashe Marufu (27) and Prince Ncube also known as Regis Tame (37) were arrested on February 25 and 26 , 2024. Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said on February 25, 2024 at around 1pm the accused persons broke and entered a house in Zimre Park, Masvingo. They used iron bars and machetes to rob the occupants in the house. They got away with laptops and cellphones. Mikel Moyo and Jacob Danda went to Dhiyo Business Centre and boarded a private car traveling towards Bulawayo. The owner of the vehicle became suspicious and communicated with Police leading to the arrest of the two accused at Mhandamambwe Tollgate. They recovered three laptops, iron bars and six iphones, torch and screw drivers. The two led to the arrest of their colleagues Ncube and Marufu in Zaka on Feburuary 26, 2024. The accused persons cleared 19 robbery and two unlawful entry cases in Masvingo. Laptops, cellphones, clothes and other accessories were recovered from Zvishavane, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru and Zaka. Motorist tips Police as notorious robbers are nabbed ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI - A 17-year-old minor has been arrested after he allegedly struck and killed his brother with a glowing log over a missing walking stick. The minor from Bound Farm in Shurugwi who cannot be named for ethical reasons appeared before Shurugwi magistrate Sithabile Zungula facing murder charges. He was remanded in prison to allow vetting of his age by a doctor since he did not have a birth certificate. Prosecutor Pride Gomera said on February 15, 2024 at 9pm at Outward Farm, Malvin Matsvimbo the deceased was drinking beer in the company of Morgan Matsvimbo who is his father and also father of the accused. A misunderstanding arose between Morgan and Malvin on the whereabouts of Morgan's walking stick. Malvin pushed Morgan and his young brother took a glowing log from the fire and struck Malvin once on the right side of the head and he fell to the ground. Morgan took Malvin to Lawrence Matsvimbo his young brother 's homestead where he sought assistance. On February 16, 2024, Malvin was taken to Shurugwi District hospital where he was admitted. On February 18, 2024 he was transferred to Gweru General Hospital and later discharged and taken home. He passed on, on February 20,2024. Post mortem showed that he suffered intracranial hemorrhage and skull fractures. Shurugwi minor kills brother over walking stick GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA HARARE - The suspects who forged the title deed to Dzingai Mutumbuka’s US$600 000 Chispite home in Harare made a fatal mistake by not realising that the property consisted of two separate consolidated stands, the Registrar of Deeds Companies & Intellectual Property Office, Absalom Magwere has said. As a result the suspects forged a deed for just one of the two stands living out the other, Magwere told Harare Magistrate Ethel Chichera during a the trial of Propser Bizwek (43) and Tatenda Shaft Wakatama (44) on Tuesday this week. Magwere said that former Education Minister, Mutumbuka initially bought Stand 184 Rolf Valley which is where the house is and then he bought an adjacent stand number 183 Rolf valley and brought the two together and got a consolidated certificate for the two. However, the suspects just dealt with a title for stand 184 and not Stand number 183 or the certificate of consolidation said the registrar. This means they only owned one stand and yet the property is consolidated. This, argued the registrar is conclusive evidence that the property belongs to Mutumbuka. Magwere also told the magistrate that title deed was digitally forged by the suspects. The duo is suspected to have worked with officials from the Deeds Registry. On June 22, 2021, the two, together with accomplices Jonah Ngome, Taurai Makata and Peter Chigayo who are still at large forged title deeds of house number 90, Harare Drive, Chisipite in Harare which is registered in Mutumbuka’s name to be in Ngome’s name. A fortnight ago, Lynna Mlambo, a supervisor at the deeds office who is currently on suspension turned hostile and reversed her statement that she was the one who released the title deed to the suspects. Suspects in Mutumbuka case overlooked consolidated certificate - Registrar Dzingai Mutumbuka
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Crime & Court news Page 20 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com CRIME/TRAFFIC PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - TOWING OF VEHICLES Chief Inspector Paradzai Cephas Mudavanhu Masvingo Traffic Office-In-Charge Phone: +263 39 226 2979 Email: [email protected] The ZRP Masvingo Traffic, will today address a matter of ultimate significance of towing vehicles. It is crucial that we all recognize the potential risks and consequences associated with towing of vehicles. According to Section 69 of Statutory Instrument 129 of 2015 [Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use) Regulations] states that no person shall drive on any road a motor vehicle towing another motor vehicle – •If the space between the motor vehicles exceeds four metres. When towing a vehicle, maintaining a safe distance between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle is crucial for safety. Exceeding this stipulated distance can pose several dangers that include reduced stability as the longer the distance between the two vehicles can lead to decreased stability especially during turns or when encountering uneven surface; increased risk of jackknifing; limited visibility as the larger gap between the vehicles can obstruct the driver’s view; braking issues as the longer the distance between the two vehicles the increase in the braking distance making it difficult to stop the two vehicles in emergency situations among others. •If the net mass of the motor vehicle being towed exceeds the net mass of the towing motor vehicle. The additional weight of the towed vehicle can affect the handling and stability of the towing, especially during braking, accelerating or turning. Also there will be an element of increased stopping distance as more breaking force will be required to come to a stop, thus, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions or collisions with obstacles ahead. Furthermore, it increases overheating aspect as towing a heavier vehicle can cause the towing vehicle’s engine, transmission and braking systems to overheat, especially during long distances or when travelling on steep inclines. •Unless the motor vehicle being towed is so attached to the towing motor vehicles as to be under proper control. If towing equipment is not properly maintained or installed, it can fail while in use, leading to accidents or damage to the towed vehicle and the surrounding property. •If the motor vehicle being towed is loaded. Overloading or exceeding the towing capacity of the towing vehicle or trailer can lead to mechanical failures, such as transmission overheating or brake failure , increasing the risk of accidents. Sub-section 2 further notes that no person shall drive on any road any motor vehicle towing more than three trailers. Subsection 3 went on to add that no vehicle towing another vehicle shall exceed a speed of 30 km/h except where the vehicle being towed is connected to the towing motor vehicle by means of a rigid tow bar, draw bar or is craned. In summary, the ZRP Masvingo Traffic strongly urge all drivers to observe the towing requirements as stipulated by Section 69 of Statutory Instrument 129 of 2015 [Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use) Regulations. Failing to adhere to towing legal requirements poses significant dangers and consequences, ranging from increased accident risks and mechanical failures to legal and insurance ramifications. It is imperative for drivers to understand and comply with towing regulations to ensure the safety of themselves and other road users. [Inserted by Masvingo Traffic Department] From page 1 dock, knocked down a male officer and after that he had just one last hurdle between him and his much sort after freedom. The hurdle, a slim built woman officer looked like an obvious underdog. But the tactical Chigwada allowed Makayi to go past her but just as he did, she latched at the escaping criminal’s belt from the back with both hands and had him slightly hanging in the air. She swiftly turned him around to face the direction from which he was running away. He could not remove his belt from the firm grip and the job was done leaving two stunned appeal judges, Justice Mawadze and Justice Sunsley Zisengwe with their mouths agape. Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and hailed the 29-year-old officer for a job well done. Chigwada declined to comment to The Mirror and referred all questions to her bosses. Makayi had appealed against a twoyear jail term he was given by Beitbridge Magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba in May 2023 for demanding and receiving a ZAR6 500 bribe from Kenias Mugabe. Makayi ran a racket with other Police Officers at Beitbridge Border Post. The Police officers at the border would approach an importer of a vehicle and offer to give him/her a cheaper temporary import permit (TIP). However, as the driver makes it out of the border post he would be confronted by another group of cops including Makayi who would arrest the motorist for having a fake TIP and they would demand R10 000 or they would impound the vehicle. In this case Mugabe did not have the R10 000 and Makayi drove the former’s car to collect the money from a relative. After getting the money from Nomatter Mahachi, Mugabe’s sister, the officers gave Mugabe back his car and allowed him to leave. However, the next day Mugabe reported the matter to Police and Makayi was arrested and convicted. He appealed against the conviction and sentence at the High Court in Masvingo. Female cop turns heroine in High Court Drama
01 - 07 March 2024 Tel: (039) 264372 IPFANI NAUPFIWA/ ZWANINI LANI LIZWIWE Page-T2 Page-26 Cholera; a poor man’s disease Donzvo Entertainment hosts Beitbridge anti-drug campaign ROSELINE MUTARE TWO NATIONS REPORTER GWANDA-The Mayor of Gwanda councillor Thulani Moyo has set the penalties for people who destroys public property. In an interview with Two Nations Moyo said people will be charged when they destroy property. “In trying to preserve the beauty and integrity of the town as the Municipality we would like to warn people who vandalize public property that if caught, penalties or fines will be enforced depending on the type of property you would have damaged, so that we repair the damaged property,” said Moyo. He said that people should also be considerate. “I urge everyone to consider the impact Gwanda Mayor sets penalties on property vandals Mining companies should maintain roads - Mat South State Minister ROSELINE MUTARE TWO NATIONS REPORTER GWANDA – The Minister of State and Provincial Devolution for Matabeleland South Provincial affairs Evelyn Ndlovu, has urged local authorities to rope in mining companies in the maintenance and construction of roads in her area. Zimbabwe has some of the worst roads in Southern Africa because of economic problems. Ndlovu said that there were many mining companies in Matebeleland South and local authorities and heads of Government should approach and urge them to get involved in the maintenance of roads. She was speaking at a recent provincial development committee meeting. “We must be innovative in our own space to work with our stakeholders to make sure that they assist us. We have got a lot of mining companies around us who are using our roads, let us be innovative and talk to them about the status of the road they are using and the role that they can play in the rehabilitation of these roads,” said Ndlovu. She also called on all local authorities to make sure that they clear bushes that spread into the roads sides. To page T2
Ipfani Naupfiwa/ Zwanini Lani Lizwiwe Local news Page C2 01 - 07 March 2024 www.twonations.co.zw CITY OF MASVINGO PUBLIC NOTICE LOCAL ECONOMIC STATUS SURVEY Notice is hereby given that Masvingo City Council will be conducting a data collection exercise and consultation programme from 01 March 2024 to 31 March 2024 for the purposes of formulating the Masvingo City’s Local Economic Development Plan (2024-2025). The research will assess the status of the local economy and identify areas which need intervention and support. The major objective of the Local Economic Development Planning process is to grow the City’s Gross Domestic Product and improve the livelihoods of all residents. Stakeholders are therefore encouraged to cooperate with Officers who will be conducting the data collection exercise. N.B The data collected will be used solely for the development of the Masvingo City Council Local Economic Development Plan City of Masvingo Eng.E. Mukaratirwa Civic Centre TOWN CLERK Box 17 MASVINGO Advert No.15/2024 VEHICLES FORSALE 0775691380 0771625821 0714812740 CONTACT From page T1 “Each local authority must take the responsibility of clearing the bushes around their roads,” she said Ndlovu also called for harmony among different Government departments and for quality of data in their reports. “If we are not working together as teams, there is no way we can as a province excel. Our ministries, departments and agencies have to perform their part to achieve our goals. “We need to improve on the quality of our reports. Reports should not be mere rituals to meet certain demands. They have to be authentic and everything there should be factual and actual. They should match your annual strategic plans, as well as our provincial economic development plans,” said Ndlovu. Mining companies should maintain roads - Mat South State Minister From T1 of their actions on future generations, think about the children, the grandchildren who will inherit this town, do we want to leave them a legacy of destruction and neglect, let us all help each other to protect our property we have for example, Pelandaba stadium,” he implored. He added that soccer supporters should have a sense of responsibility and stewardship and see public property at the stadium as something not to be defaced but as precious resources to be cherished and protected. This came after a resident noticed that property at Pelandaba stadium is not being taken care of, people are destroying. Gwanda Mayor sets penalties on property vandals CHIBHORANI TALK WITH SEKURU TAURAI Good day fellow Chibhoraniland country people. I do hope that I find you in good health, healthy and strong as a horse, kuita bhiza chairo parimire, mutakuramombe mbudzi ihata. Unfortunately not all of us will be as healthy as that. Quite a good number of us are sick and will get sick due to different causes and reasons, some unavoidable and some quite avoidable. These days our beautiful Chibhoraniland finds itself having to fight this deadly disease they call cholera that is making many people sick and has already claimed a good number of precious lives. Wanting to know more about the killer disease I asked Sekuru Google. You know kule Google, he is a fountain of knowledge, chitubu cheruzivo chisizivopwa. Here is what he had to say, “Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.” Wow, never mind the big English and Latin medical words. After all Latin is a dead language, even deader than a dodo. Simply put cholera chirwere chemudumbu chinokonzerwa nokudya chikafu kana kunwa mvura ine hutachiona. What is important here is to know that cholera is caused or spread through eating food or drinking water that is contaminated. Although it is an easily treatable disease it is as deadly as the deadliest snake as it can kill within hours if it is left untreated, even in people who were previously quite healthy. However death from severe dehydration can be avoided using a simple and inexpensive rehydration solution. Why should we then have cholera killing numerous people in Chibhoraniland? Well Sekuru Google went on to tell me that ‘’Cholera is a disease of poverty affecting people with inadequate access to safe water and basic sanitation.’’ We have noted that there is cholera in Chibhoraniland. So it means that Chibhoraniland has countless poor people who are unable to access safe water and basic sanitation and therefore getting sick and dying from cholera. In rich industrialised countries modern sewage and water treatment have totally eliminated cholera but it still exists in Africa, Southeast Asia and Haiti. However, other factors that increase the risk of cholera include unplanned urbanization, conflict and climate change. These we certainly do have in Chibhoraniland. Now in view of these factors it is clear that one of the most effective and long-term solutions for the eradication of cholera lies in sustainable economic development. Poverty is killing us through cholera. Let us therefore totally eradicate poverty in Chibhoraniland, then we will eradicate cholera. A lot of Chibhoraniland citizens are walloping in poverty but trying hard just to put food on the table with some resorting to crime as well as spiritual and ritualistic methods. Government needs to visibly and consistently play its part in terms of poverty eradication. Currently with Vision 2030 approaching fast in the next few six years people are getting poorer and poorer and will consequently continue to get sick and die from cholera and other diseases. In 2017 a global strategy for cholera control; “Ending cholera: a global roadmap to 2030’’ was launched with the aim of reducing cholera deaths by 90%. At the rate at which people are getting poorer is Chibhoraniland going to reach this target and even go further? A question for thought and action. NdiSekuru Taurai, ndangoti ndizvitaure. Musazoti handina kumbozvitaura. Cholera; a poor man’s disease
23 - 29 February 2024 ChipingeTimes ChipingeTimes US$800k boost for TelOne FC PAGE.26 What a week for Mambo Guramatunhu PAGE.28 ELLEN MLAMBO CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE – The law concerning ownership of land in Zimbabwe needs a serious and urgent revisit. Over 800 Chipinge villagers from Munyokowere and Mahachi are in court facing eviction from the land that their ancestors occupied since 1935. This is because according to the law all communal and agricultural land belongs to the State, it does not matter that one has title to the land. The 800 were dragged to court by Chipinge Rural District Council for settling on gazetted land. The villagers appeared before Magistrate Alfred Chinembiri this week. The State alleges that the villagers are unlawfully occupying and carrying out development on the land. Over 400 villagers from Munyokowere in ward 5 were summoned to court on February 10, 2024. Meanwhile the trial of villagers from Mahachi started on Monday, continued on Wednesday and was adjourned to March 11 2024. The villagers are appearing before the courts in batches and they were given free bail. Tariro Tazvitya of Bere and Brothers is representing the villagers on behalf of Professor Lovemore Madhuku. Chipinge RDC is represented by Robert Zirasha who is the Checheche Growth Point Sub-Office manager. Some of the elderly villagers facing evictions have been staying in Mahachi since 1935. The accused were served with eviction papers through ZRP.Villagers of Kondo in Ward 5 and Maunganidze in Ward 1 of Chipinge RDC are expected in court soon to answer to the similar charges. Organisations including the Platform for Youth and Community Development Trust are making efforts to intervene and save the villagers. Themba Dhliwayo prosecuted. Chipinge villagers face eviction from land occupied since 1935 CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE- Mt Selinda High School in Chipinge has gone a gear up in terms of providing decent accommodation to its students. Some students will no longer share as senior students will have one room per student. United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) president Rev John Matiza commissioned a state of the art Mt Selinda High School girls dormitory built at a cost of US$70 000 on Friday last week. The school which has an enrolment of 934 and 414 of these are girls. "We will continue to capacitate our schools in line with modern trends. We cannot live in the past where girls would be in one room and in their hundreds," said Rev Matiza. Before the commissioning 47 Form 6 girls shared one dormitory with junior students Mt Selinda head, Phineas Mundeta, said he is happy because the dormitory is one way of ensuring quality education for the learners. "The commissioning of the girls' dormitory comes on the backdrop of excellent results at both 'O' and 'A' level. We got 90% and 98% pass rates respectively. With this kind of environUS$70 000 hostel commissioned as Mt Selinda upgrades girls accommodation To page C2 Prof Lovemore Madhuku.
Ipfani Naupfiwa/ Zwanini Lani Lizwiwe Local news Page C2 01 - 07 March 2024 www.twonations.co.zw US$70 000 dorm commissioned as Mt Selinda upgrades girls accommodation From page C1 ment we expect better," he said. Anne Mhlanga, the Deputy Head, said decongesting the boarding facilities was an ongoing activity. "We hope to continue on this trajectory where both boys' and girls' boarding are decongested for the learners to have more flexibility when it comes to studying. We have 414 girls in the boarding, and the new facility has a capacity to house 26 girls 20 of whom will share while the other six would be in single rooms," she said. Matron, Thelma Barauta is pleased with the way students would charge their laptops and iron their clothes without necessarily queuing for those facilities. "I am particularly happy with the ongoing decongestion for girls will enjoy more quality study time than before," she said. Primarily, the facility is for Form 6 girls. Ropafadzo Camilla Mubvuma, the head girl is ecstatic. She said decongestion brings more tranquillity to the students’ studies. On the same day, Team 88, a grouping of former Mt Selinda High School students who were there from 1985-1988, presented the retiring Combined Science teacher, Daniel Chapfiwa, with a token of appreciation. Chapfiwa retired in November last year. Team 88 was represented by Dr Zachariah Marinyame and Freedom Mutanda. "We extol the exploits of this great man. What we have given him may not be the sky and the moon, but it is an expression of our gratitude to this Science guru," Dr Marinyame said. Mr Chapfiwa said he was grateful for the gesture. "I am just happy. How can I forget my learners after almost four decades when I taught them. Thank you for the kind gesture," he said. ADVERTISING: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Vacancy for a school bus driver has arisen in our institution. The suitable candidate should meet the following requirements: - Clean class 2 or class 1 driver’s licence - Defensive Driving Certificate - Medical examination report - Proven work experiences as a bus driver or similar role at least 5 years - Able to work under pressure. - 40 years – 60 years. - Able to read and write both English and Shona - Duties and responsibilities: - Driving a 24 seater Toyota Coaster Bus around Masvingo Town and to any destination in Zimbabwe - Transport school children and teachers to and from school. - Ensure the safety of all learners when entering and leaving the bus. - Keep written records of trips, mileage, stop overs, fuel consumption and number of passengers. - Check tyres for physical damage - Maintain a clean and mechanical sound bus at all time. Candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications at the school Deputy Head’s Office or through email NOT LATER THAN 06 MARCH 2024 with Certified Copies of Driver’s Licence, National ID Card, Defensive Driving Certificate. All applications to be addressed to the: School Head Dikwindi Primary School Box M80 Chikato Masvingo Email:[email protected] NB: Send in PDF format Munyenye R.. SDC Chair Maviya T. Head Rev John Matiza.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 21 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com International News BIKAI ZVEKUDYA NEMAZVO • Bikai zvekudya kuti zvinyatso ibva modya zvichipisa. • Parizvino, edzai kurega kudya chikafu chisina kubikwa kana michero isina kumenywa makanda. NGATISHANDISEI MVURA YAKACHENA NGATIBATANEI KURWISA CHIRWERE CHE KORERA Zvatingaite kupedza kupararira kwehutachiona hwe Korera • Fashaidzai mvura zvinodarika mineti rimwechete kana kuisa chlorine kana Water Guard mumvura musati mainwa kana kubikisa. • Shandisai mvura iyi kunwa nekugezesa mazino. GEZAI MAOKO • Gezai maoko nesipo kana dota kunyanya kana muchinge mashandisa chimbuzi, musati mabata zvekudya kana kuyamwisa mwana. • Shandisai sanitaiza kana pasina mvura nesipo. NGATICHENESEI NHARAUNDA YEDU • Tsvairai dzimba dzenyu dzigare dzakachena. Gezai zvimbuzi, dzimba dzekubikira neJiki, Water Guard kana nesipo • Rasai marara mumabhini akafanira. Zvinoorera, rasai mumakomba mofushira nevhu kana dota. NGATIDZIDZISANEI NEZVE KORERA • Ngatidzidzisanei zvekudzivirira kupararira kweutachiona hwe Korera mumhuri dzedu, vavakidzani vedu nekumabasa. • Ngatikurudzirane kutora matanho akatarwa aya uye nekuudza vanamazvikokota vezveutano patinenge tafungidzira kuti mumwe wedu angangove neutachiona hwe Korera. NGATIMHANYEI KUCHIPATARA NEKUKURUMIDZA • Imi kana mumwe wenyu achiratidzira kunge ane utachiona hwe Korera; izvi zvinoonekwa nekuchaya, kurutsa kana kupera mvura mumuviri. • Wedzerai mvura mumuviri nekunwa mvura yeORS inozivikanwa nekuti salt and sugar solution. Ngatibatanei kurwisa chirwere che Korera. Tikatevedzera zvinodiwa izvi tinokunda. Endai kukiriniki kana kuchipatara kunonzwa zvizera kana kuridza nhare pachena pa number dzinoti: DDH&M_THZ 16371 Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu and Biden spar over support for conflict In a statement, Mr Netanyahu cited polls showing that more than 80% of Americans support Israel during the conflict in Gaza. His comments come after US President Joe Biden warned that Israel risks losing global support in the war. US officials say they are working on a possible ceasefire deal. In his statement on Tuesday, Mr Netanyahu said that, since the beginning of the conflict, he has been leading a campaign “countering international pressure to end the war ahead of time and mobilise support for Israel.” “We have significant successes in this area,” Mr Netanyahu added, citing a recent Harvard-Harris poll showing that 82% of the American public supports Israel. “This gives us more strength to continue the campaign until complete victory.” On Monday, Mr Biden said the US hopes to have a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza “by next Monday.” The US president also suggested later on that Israel could “lose support from around the world” if it “keeps up with this incredibly conservative government they have”. ‘Who will call me Dad?’ Tears of Gaza father who lost 103 relatives Hope for Gaza ceasefire by next week, says Biden Democrats brace for Gaza backlash in Michigan vote Another poll, from the Associated Press and Norc, found that about half of US adults in January believed Israel had “gone too far” - up from 40% in November. White House and State Department officials on Tuesday confirmed that negotiations on a temporary ceasefire were continuing, but declined to give details on the substance of the talks or potential timelines. John Kirby, the White House’s National Security Council spokesperson, said that “significant progress” had been made towards a deal last week to allow hostages to leave Gaza and let humanitarian assistance in. “We’re building on that progress this week and the president and his team remain engaged around the clock with multiple partners in the region,” Mr Kirby added. “But as the president said just in the last 24 hours or so there’s no deal as of yet. And there’s a lot more work to do.” The ceasefire, Mr Kirby said, would “hopefully” allow for a six-week pause, significantly longer than previous pauses in the fight. “Maybe that could lead to something more in terms of a better approach to end the conflict,” he said. At the State Department, spokesman Matthew Miller said that US diplomats - working with Qatar, Egypt and Israel - are “trying to push this deal over the finish line”, but that “ultimately, we would need Hamas to say yes.” A Hamas official had earlier told BBC News the group’s priorities were on ending hostilities, rather than the release of hostages. Israel launched a large-scale air and ground offensive in Gaza after Hamas gunmen killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and took 253 hostages, some of whom have since been released. The Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip says at least 29,878 people have been killed in the territory since then - including 96 deaths in the past 24 hours - in addition to 70,215 who have been wounded. https://www.bbc.com
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa International news Page 22 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 REVISED EDITION 1996 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following developments on stand 79 Mashava, Masvingo. 1. It is proposed to change the above named stand from Industrial to Educational use in terms of the operating Masvingo Township Layout Plan, whereas the proposal requires special consent of the Local Authority. 2. According to the Act, the application is required to be advertised and owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Authority. The application plans and any special conditions which the local planning authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the address below during normal business hours. Any person wishing to make any objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them in writing to the undersigned within one month of the date of insertion of this notice. The Chief Executive Officer Mr Mubviro Masvingo Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer P O Box 724 NEMAMWA MESSENGER OF COURT CHIREDZI FOR THE PROVINCE OF MASVINGO PUBLIC AUCTION SALE IN EXECUTION TO BE HELD AT OUR OFFICE NO. 76 KNOBTHORN ROAD. CHIREDZI, ON SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2024 AT 1230PM. IN THE MATTER BETWEEN: *Roy Tswakwi vs T.I.V Estates(Pvt) LTD and Tungamirai Rukatya Case No. DL122/23 Items: New Holland tracttors TT4.80 *Tinofirei Chikwamura vs Ngomla Investments (Pvt) LTD case No. CHDCG211/23 Items: Heavy duty loading machine LW500KN * Pedzisai Mpofu vs Jonathan Mupandawana case No. CHDSCC90/23 Items: Inverter Mecer, Stand fan, freezits machine and 4 packs of unpacked freezits *Nyembesi Tendai Sadomba vs Promise Mhlanga Case No. CHDGL 62/23 Items: 32 inch Supersonic Digital LCD flat TV, 4 × sofa lounge set, electric grinding machine *Solomon Muchebve vs Brenda Dhaka Case No.GL197/22 Items: T-shirts, vest, Jeans, Trousers, Dresses, belts, handbags, satchels, pushes, pair of shoes etc. *Pomerai Shadaya vs Ellen Chisinga Case No. CHDCG24/24 Items: 3 piece kitchen unit, 3 brown sofas, 4 plate gas stove with tank, coffee table with black chairs, cooler box and plastic tray. Cards: usd 510 with usd 500 Refundable for motor vehicle and USD15 with usd 10 Refundable after all conditions are met. Contact: S.Svuvure : Messenger of court Chiredzi on +263772661619, +263772398772 and 0312563 Deadly violence in Haiti forces airlines to cancel flights after gunfire near airport Heavy gunfire has forced flight cancellations at Haiti’s main airport and killed at least four at a police station, as the Caribbean nation grapples with surging gang violence and political instability. American Airlines said Thursday it had suspended its daily service between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince. “We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation as needed,” spokesperson Laura Masvidal told CNN. Haitian airline Sunrise Airways told CNN that it suspended “all flights until further notice to ensure the safety of passengers, ground crews, and aircraft.” Rapid gunfire was reported in multiple parts of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. Shootings near the airport “caused damage to some aircraft and endangered users” of the domestic terminal, according to Sunrise Airways. Haiti has been gripped by a wave of unrest and gang violence in recent years. Warring gangs control much of Port-au-Prince, choking off vital supply lines to the rest of the country. Gang members have also terrorized the metropolitan population, forcing some 200,000 people to flee their homes amid waves of indiscriminate killing, kidnapping, arson and rape. Some 1,100 people were killed, injured or kidnapped in January alone, in what the United Nations called the most violent month in two years. More than 8,400 people were victims of such violence through last year, according to a report from the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BIUH). Waves of crime and violence began to sweep across Haiti following the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Public frustration has mounted against Prime Minister Ariel Henry for his failure to put a lid on the unrest, especially after he failed to hold elections supposedly slated for last month, citing the escalating violence. On Wednesday, Henry told other Caribbean nations’ leaders during a regional summit that he would hold polls no later than August 31 next year, his first confirmation on when a vote will finally go ahead. Widow of assassinated Haitian president among dozens accused in his 2021 killing 02:32 - Source: CNN Leaders from the CARICOM regional bloc - a political and economic grouping of 20 developing countries and mostly island states - said they agreed to dispatch a team to assess the electoral needs of Haiti. A powerful Haitian gang leader said gun fights that broke out across Port-au-Prince on Thursday were aimed at overthrowing Henry’s government, multiple media outlets reported. CNN
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 23 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Religious News PART 2 In our previous teaching we laid a few blocks of our teaching( body of the subject(Understanding the gospel) and also highlighted a few salient facts concerning the gospel.. We established that the gospel is woven around four incontrovertible facts his(Jesus) death,burial,resurrection and ascension to the Father's right hand.. The gospel is over the top good news,it is good news too good to be true,too good to believe. It is a love letter. In the book of Acts of the apostles there are about 13 recorded sermons,a carefully study of all those sermons will lead one too see that the focus and emphasis was on one man Jesus Christ and what he did by his death and resurrection... Man are not saved by confession of sins,water baptism,church ordinances or rituals or reciting the sinner's prayer.. Jesus gave his body the church authority in his name to go and preach the gospel to everyone and everywhere.... Paul said I am not ashamed to preach the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believe(Rom 1:16),so those who are saved are those who believe since the gospel is the vehicle which hands over man faith for salvation... We are not saved by our good works or acts of righteousness which we have done,we are saved by grace through faith...(Eph 2:8-9) one translation puts it this way, God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. The gospel announces that salvation is free and a grace gift. It is never a reward/merit or earned. The gospel announces the forgiveness of sins(2 Cor 5:18-19,Col 2:12- 14,Eph 1:7,4:32) Our acceptance into God's family(Eph 1:17,2:18-19) It reveals the unlimitless and depthness of the love of God which he demonstrated in Christ. The death of Christ is the definition of the love of God His sacrifice for ours sins is God's love paraded to the whole world. In loving the world God gave his Son to die our death as a payment for our sins therefore restoring us into a right standing and relationship with God.. Ps Trymore To be continued... Topic; Understanding what is the gospel Ps Trymore.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 24 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 REVISED EDITION 1996 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following developments on stand 1325 Nemamwa Growth Point, Masvingo. 1. It is proposed to establish a Rehabilitation Centre on the above named stand which is situated within a residential zone in terms of the operating Masvingo Township Layout Plan, whereas the proposal requires special consent of the Local Authority. 2. According to the Act, the application is required to be advertised and owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Authority. The application plans and any special conditions which the local planning authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the address below during normal business hours. Any person wishing to make any objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them in writing to the undersigned within one month of the date of insertion of this notice. The Chief Executive Officer Mr Mubviro Masvingo Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer P O Box 724 NEMAMWA REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT (CHAPTER 29:12) NOTICE INTERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given in terms of section 23(3) of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12) of an application for the change of use on stand 126, measuring 5134 square meters from residential to lodge. Stand 126 is located on the western side of the town center accessed by a 25meter road linking into a 30m National Gweru Shurugwi highway road. The stand is bound by stand No's 119 -125 on the Northern side and stand No's 127 -133 on the south western side and stand No's 1- 7 on the eastern side. Details of the application and the Layout plan can be inspected at the address given below during normal working hours from Monday to Friday. In terms of section 23(3) of the Act, we are obliged to give public Notice of the application and serve notice on all the adjacent property owners. Any person(s) wishing to make objections and representations relating to this application may lodge them in writing with the undersigned not later than one month from the date of the first insertion of this notice. The Acting Town Secretary Townhouse Shurugwi Town Council Cnr 3rd Avenue and Chroma Street P O Box 125 Shurugwi. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late PETER JAMBO who died on 21 NOVEMBER 2014 at SOUTH AFRICA. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to lodge them in details with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH 2024 APPLICANT: ERINIA JAMBO, HOUSE NO 2546/5 MUSHANDIKE STREET MUCHEKE, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late RICHARD MUKUSHI who died on 4 JANUARY 2024 in HARARE. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to lodge them in details with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH 2024 APPLICANT: ESTERY MUKUSHI, HOUSE NO 5924 VICTORIA RANGE, MASVINGO SHOP LICENCE Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Licensing Authority for ZAKA Rural District for the issue of a license to JUDITH REVESAI trading as J.R GENERAL DEALER to carry out the business of a GENERAL DEALER in respect of premises situated at STAND 201 JERERA. Application will be made at the same time for the business to be carried under the effective control of JUDITH REVESAI. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH 2024 APPLICANT: JUDITH REVESAI, VHUDZI SCHOOL 440 JERERA. JOB VACANCY SECRETARY A reputable organisation is inviting applicants to fill up the position of secretary which has arisen with in our organisation. Requirements -Should have a background in Accounts and be able to type .5 O' level passes including Maths and English .Computer Literacy . Excellence writing and communication skills - Able to do salaries schedules . Should be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision .Preferrably, a single lady Deadline: March 7, 2024. Interested candidates to submit full CV with at least two referees to; 0716 363 313/0772 944 819
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 25 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Entertainment News CITY OF MASVINGO REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANING ACT (CHAPTER 29; 12) NOTICE OF APPLCATION OF CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following developments on Plot No. 19 Flesk Morningside, Masvingo. 1) It is proposed to change of use from Agricultural Plot to Commercial use on the above named stand which is situated within a low density residential zone in terms of the Municipality of Masvingo Master Plan. The application requires special consent of the local planning authority. 2) In terms of the Act, the application is required to be advertised and owners of adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the local planning authority. The application, plan and any special conditions which the local planning authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the Director Engineering Services office during normal business hours at the Civic Centre R. Mugabe Way, Masvingo. Any person wishing to make objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them with the undersigned within one month of the date of insertion of this notice. Municipal Offices Eng E Mukaratirwa P O Box 17 TOWN CLERK MASVINGO Advert No. 02/2023 THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA— The 2024 Miss Chivhu beauty pageant is set for next Friday at Philjen Country Lodge. Lodge Manager Carlven Kame told The Mirror that Chikomba West legislator and Minister of Information, Communication, Technology Postal and Courier (ICT) Tatenda Mavetera will be the guest of honor. Twelve models selected from across the district will compete for the crown and other prizes. “The contestants were selected based on height, weight age, and academic qualifications. We are holding this pageant to promote modeling and advertise our growing town in the transit town. We are trying to empower a girl child in our society so that we minimize drug and substance abuse cases, teenage pregnancies, and early child marriages,” said Kame Sponsors for the event include Nyaradzo Funeral Services, Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC), CBZ Bank Chivhu branch, Manyuchi Academy, Liebenberg High School, individuals, and local businesses. Miss Chivhu Pageant on next Friday Tatenda Mavetera.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 26 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- What a week it has been for Masvingo born and bred poet Ngonidzashe ‘Mambo Guramatunhu’ Paradzahova after scooping two national poetry awards in a week. Guramatunhu who is now plying his trade in Harare won the prestigious outstanding poet of the year at Poetry Red Carpet in Harare and went on to scoop the coveted outstanding poet of the year at the National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA) in Bulawayo. He told The Mirror in an interview that he is humbled, and motivated by the recognition. “I am humbled to receive the outstanding poet of the year twice in a in a row. It shows growth in the industry and that the audience like the product that I am offering. All this would not have been possible without the support that I am receiving from my fans. I am grateful. I was nominated in the same category at last year’s NAMA but did not win,” he said. The affable wordsmith launched his second 10 track poetry album titled Zvombo last year. The album tackles drug abuse, Gender Based Violence (GBV), depression, and anxiety that are affecting youth. He applauded Minister of State for Masvingo Ezra Chadzamira, Masvingo City Council, Great Zimbabwe University, and Masvingo business community for supporting him in his acceptance speech at the NAMAs. What a week for Mambo Guramatunhu THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA— Tatenda Mandaza, a Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) Audit and Loss Control Department employee is launching his second eight track album titled Nyika inorema at Chivhu Community Hall on March 16, 2024. He confirmed the development in an interview with The Mirror and urged community members to attend the show in droves. “I am hoping that a number of local artists and community members will come and witness the launch. I started my journey as a musician when I was still in High school and I am passionate about my music carrier,” said Mandaza. The album was produced by Chitungwiza-based producer Decide Shoshore of Natural Intelligence Studios. Some of the tracks on the upcoming project include Tsungirira, Munondida and Makomborero. “I am sure that these three songs are going to trend because they deliver important life messages that will help everyone to trust the life process and have faith in everything that they do,” he added. Mandaza launched his debut six track album titled Kuenda Mberi in 2021. He was a member of the Salvation Army Church Incamation Brothers Choir. Mandaza served in the Police for 12 years and joined Chikomba RDC in 2020. Chivhu artist readies second album launch TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO-Donzvo Entertainment is hosting a drug awareness campaign and show at Mbedzi Business Centre open space tomorrow in Beitbridge. Donzvo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shimron Sibanda told Two Nations that all local artists will perform at the campaign and they will scout for talent. He added that entrance is free. The campaign is running under theme: Say No to Drugs. “Cases of drug and substance abuse are rampant in Beitbridge. Many youth are abusing drugs and this is driving us to do the awareness campaigns. The show will feature our local artists, and performers and it will be a great opportunity to showcase the talent in our community. We want to do the campaigns and talent shows annually as a way of promoting talent and fighting drug abuse. “The show is running from 10 am to 6 pm. We are inviting all youth in Beitbridge to come and witness the event in their numbers as you know Donzvo is the home of entertainment,” he said.. Donzvo Entertainment hosts Beitbridge anti-drug campaign Donzvo Entertainment members. Tatenda Mandaza.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 27 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Thank goodness its Friday Name: leonora Masunda Age: 23 Favourite Food: Porked chicken Credit: jodash pixs 0779505792
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sport news Page 28 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA SPORT REPORTER GWERU-TelOne Private Limited Company and Glow Petroleum have announced a US$800 000 sponsorship deal for Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) club TelOne Football Club (FC). TelOne Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lawrence Nkala made the announcement during the team’s kit unveiling and fund-raising dinner last weekend. “We realise the impact of sport in economic development, employment creation, and social cohesion that is why we are excited to announce a sponsorship of US$800 000 for the team to use in the 2024 season,” he said. He however said the capital injection was not enough and called upon soccer lovers and partners to give additional support. He said the Gweru - based team also received contributions from NetOne, Eagle’s Nest, Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Owen Ncube, Silobela Member of Parliament Jonah Nyevera and other Gweru-bases companies. TelOne coach Tendai Chikuni said they are confident of avoiding relegation this season. “As TelOne, we want to assure our supporters and sponsors that we are not going to be relegated this time around. We are going to bring excitement to our soccer lovers through good football play and we will definitely survive,” he said. The Wi-Fi Boys as they are affectionately known, enlisted the services of goalkeeper Matripples Muleya, defending giant Evian Mafirenyika from Triangle, defender Polyester Shoko from Sheasham FC, mid-fielder Hugh Chikosa from Simba Bhora, ZPC Munyati striker Obey Nyandoro and attacking midfielder Lloyd Gweriva, Admire Dzimbunu from Mwoors and Washington Navaya from Highlanders. Meanwhile, the PSL is expected to kickoff on next weekend according to a press statement issued by the PSL's Communications and media liaison officer Kudzai Bare. "All stakeholders are advised that the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Championship will commence on the 9th of March 2024 .This has been necessitated by the need to ensure that we have safe ,secure and adequate venues to host Castle Lager PSL matches," reads part of the statement. US$800k boost for TelOne FC THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA— Eleven athletes from Chivhubased Taekwondo Club, Muvsports have been selected into the national Zimbabwe Taekwondo team. The selection process was held at the City Balling Club in Harare last Saturday and 11 taekwondo clubs, Black Rhinos, Bero Club, Flash Kickers, Thunders, Trickers, Vipers, Epworth, Sounds, Golden Tigers, Bullets, and Muvsports attended. MuvSports club founder and trainer Givemore Muvuti (43) confirmed the selection results to The Mirror. Muvuti said that he is overwhelmed and proud to have 11 athletes qualify into the national team. “I am a proud coach to have 11 athletes who qualified for the national team. It is every coach’s dream to have his student-athletes represent the country in the national team, I am greatly honored,” said Muvuti. The selected athletes are Jahmial Tigere, Constance Nhlizio, and Tinotenda Tsoka, Tinotenda Kufandirori, Ekranchimiyo Muvuti, Tarirai Masunganye, Trust Mupereri Ranziweti, Ijiwenzi-Muvuti, and Nekispiyu Muvuti and Comfort Dhikinya. 10 Chivhu Taekwondo athletes make it to national team
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sport news Page 29 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO-Masvingo Christian High School headmaster Eddison Muresherwa is the new Masvingo Province National Association for Secondary School Heads (NASH) chairperson. Muresherwa garnered 201 against Victoria High School head Engelbert Chimbwari’s 65 at elections held at Urban Lifestyle Hotel recently. Muresherwa had been the interim chairperson after taking over from Chikwerengwe High head Ishmael Maundu who was promoted to the post of Education Inspector. Muresherwa told The Mirror that he is ready to take Masvingo Province to another level in sports and academia. “I am more eligible to lead the province to greater heights in both sport and academia. We will work together as NASH to make our province greater in terms of academia and sports,” he said. NASH elections are held every two years and other posts that were voted for are vice chairperson, Treasurer, sports codes head in charge for chess, head in charge for darts, heads in charge for athletics, debate and public speaking, elite sports, music and handball. Christopher Shiri of Hlezana High School in Mwenezi is the new vice chairperson. Rhoda Makhaza of Odzi High in Bikita amassed 198 votes against Alheit High Bernard Tagutanazvo who got 68 votes to be the new treasurer. Timitia Chikomo of Buffalo Range Secondary in Chiredzi is the new head in charge of darts, Mucheke High head Vincent Maweni is now the head in charge of elite sports. Abel Kadivirire of Ndahwi High in Gutu is the NASH secretary and is deputised by Thompson Charambira of Jichidza High school. Selenia Jinga of Mundondo High in Gutu was uncontested for the post of NASH head in charge for music. Muresherwa elected Masvingo NASH chairperson Eddison Muresherwa.
THE Sport THE Mirror 01 - 07 March 2024 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA- Mashonaland East Province dominated last week’s Zimbabwe National Schools Cadets Chess Championship held in Chivhu after scooping 13 medals. The championship was held at Runyararo Primary School from Friday to Sunday and eight provinces contested. Mash East scooped five gold, four silver, and four bronze medals. Harare metropolitan came second with two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals with Midlands on third position after amassing a gold, two silver and a bronze medal. The tournament ran under the theme: Your best move. National Association of Primary Heads (Naph) National head in charge Ephraim Mudzudzu confirmed the results to The Mirror. He said Manicaland and Masvingo provinces did not compete. He said 22 schools from across eight provinces competed at the championship to select players that will represent the country in Georgia and at other global tournaments. Mash East Naph Head in charge Salisio Manyatwa said he is pleased with the performance of players from his province. “I would like to congratulate all students who participated in the tournament. Hosting the 2024 Zimbabwe National Schools Cadets Chess Championship in Mashonaland East Province signifies an opportunity for the region to showcase its capabilities in organizing and hosting a prestigious national event. It also highlights the provinces’ commitment to promoting chess among school cadets, fostering talent development, and encouraging participation in intellectual pursuits,” said Manyatwa Mash East Provincial Education Director (PED) Anatoria Ncube and Chikomba District Schools Inspector (DSI) Emmanuel Kwenda attended the championship. Mash East dominants Zimbabwe National Schools cadets chess Championship Mash East team members.