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THE PAGE-2 24 - 30 November 2023 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 Bata offloads 106 workers PAGE-6 Legal experts call for audit of McDowells books Zim corruption shocks Mutumbuka as he loses US$600k house …Justice Chinamora gave order for eviction

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com INCOMPLETE HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUNYARARO NORTH: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level.At completion it will consist of three bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and toilet and a spacious verandah. The stand measures 204 Square metresin extent.PriceGuide: US$16 500 VIC RANCH INCOMPLETE HOUSE: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level. At completion it will consist of 3 bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite, lounge, and kitchen. Outside toilet and shower. The stand measures 275 squaremetres.PriceGuide: US$ 13000. 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
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Price Guide: US$25 000 Negotiable SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU – Gweru, one of Zimbabwe’s heavy industrial hubs continues with its tailspin after Bata Shoe Company retrenched 106 workers on Monday this week. Except for Bata, most of Gweru’s industrial area is now a ghost town with large companies like Zimasco, ZimAlloys and even the National Railways of Zimbabwe having closed shop in the last two decades. Unemployment rate in the country is estimated at 85%. Bata’s decline is that last episode of the death of Gweru’s once vibrant heavy industry. Gweru and Kwekwe were considered the capital of Zimbabwe’s heavy industry but now they both have none. Bata Country Manager Simon Mutisya confirmed the development to The Mirror in an interview. He said the shoe company is failing to cope with a huge workforce. The workers expressed shock and surprise at the move and said that they were caught unawares with no plans for the future. They also said that there were no retrenchment packages for them even though they had served for up to 10 years each "As you might be aware that some sections of the factory caught fire and might take time to come back on stream. As such some of these sections will be restructured and approximately 10 percent of the workforce ha been affected. "Approximately 106 workers out of 1200 have been retrenched," he said. "We are very disappointed by the development. We weren't notified about the retrenchment and we don’t have plans as we are approaching a festive holiday. " The most worrying thing is that we don't have packages after we worked for more than ten years," said Michael Sibanda. Bata offloads 106 workers Dr Mutumbuka From page 1 GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA HARARE - Former Cabinet Minister and a senior employee at the World Bank in the USA has expressed shock at the level of corruption in Zimbabwe after suspected fraudsters, conniving with the Deeds Office in Harare forged documents to his US$140 000 Chisipite house and sold it. The matter is before the courts after Mutumbuka acted just in the nick of time. Justice Webster Nicholas Chinamora who resigned last week following corruption allegations is said to have granted the order for Mutumbuka to vacate his house on a technicality. The order issued on September 18, 2023, instructed Mutumbuka to vacate the house and assist the purported buyer with the necessary paperwork. Mutumbuka then appealed to the Supreme Court. The buyer of the house armed with Chinamora’s order sought for Mutumbuka’s immediate eviction. The High Court however, threw out Marange’s appeal yesterday. Mutumbuka said corruption in Zimbabwe was alarming and added that he was able to save his house so far because he is well known and influential. He felt sorry for poor people who are losing their properties daily with no chance for recourse. He said he met President Mnangagwa and told him that although he is doing a great deal of work for the country, he will not go far if he doesn’t address the problem of corruption. “I met President Emmerson Mnangagwa and I conguratulated him on his achievements, but I told him he will not achieve much if he doesn’t deal with corruption. “I am known that is why I am able to fight my case in the courts. What about those ordinary men and women in the streets who are not known? They easily lose their hard-earned properties to such fraudsters,” said Mutumbuka. He called upon ZRP to investigate the Deeds Office whose officials he allege, collude with fraudsters to produce fake documents and swindle people of their properties. Mutumbuka was the first Minister of Education and Culture Dzingai at independence. The Mirror understands that two men, Prosper Biziweck (43) and Tatenda “Shaft” Wakatama (44) crafted fake documents and sold Mutumbuka’s house to Marange. The duo which worked with officials from the Deeds Registry was arrested and has since appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mungota. Ironically while they were still appearing in Court Marange approached the High Court and Justice Chinamora ordered (Case number HCH 4912/22) Mutumbuka out of the house. The allegations are that on June 22, 2021, the two, together with accomplices Jonah Ngome, Taurai Makata, Peter Chigayo and Kenias Mutyasira 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. Before the trial of the alleged fraudsters was finalised at the magistrate’s court, Marange approached the High Court and obtained the order from Justice Chinamora. Chinamora resigned last week after President Emmerson Mnangagwa set up a tribunal to investigate him. There were allegations particularly reported by Newshawks that Chinamora was not being investigated as recommended because he was receiving protection from Mnangagwa. Sources said the Mutumbuka case is probably the one that eventually led to the resignation of the Judge. The alleged fraudsters are set to appear in court on November 29, 2023. Zim corruption shocks Mutumbuka as he loses US$140k house

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 3 24 - 30 November 2023 vwww.masvingomirror.com Our heartiest congratulations on the successful commissioning of the Mabvuku Ethanol Plant Storage and Handling Facility. This remarkable achievement is a testament to your unwavering commitment to sustainable energy solutions and economic growth in Zimbabwe. The inauguration of the Mabvuku Ethanol Plant Storage and Handling Facility marks a significant milestone in the country's biofuel value chain. By harnessing the potential of ethanol production, you have not only paved the way for a greener and cleaner energy future but have also taken substantial strides towards achieving energy independence. Congratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlophe! A Tongaat Hulett Company DDH&M_16345 NATIONAL OIL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY OF ZIMBABWE Triangle Limited

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 4 24 - 30 November 2023 vwww.masvingomirror.com 071 689 5703 Chipinge Times & Two Nations Editor: Ellen Mlambo Editorial Comment SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU CHIEF GWERU – The Gweru City 2023 Mayor’s Cheer fund was launched last night at the Mayor’s Parlour and US$4 292, 1 000 Kgs of mealie meal and 40 litres of cooking oil were donated. The Village Lodge donated 100 x 10 Kg of mealie meal. Linda Rose, an individual in the tourism industry, donated 20 × 2 litres of cooking oil. Several companies and individuals donated the money. Mayor Martin Chivhoko said the cheer fund expects to raise US$50,000 to support vulnerable members of society, particularly foster and senior citizen homes. “This Cheer Fund is done to help the vulnerable members of the community. This year, we are targeting to raise goods worth US$50,000. Proceeds of the donations are intended to help in different aspects of their lives, such as bursaries and day-to-day needs. "As the Mayor of Gweru, I kindly make this plea to all of you honourable guests, to help through cash or kind so that we can assist the underprivileged members of society," he said. Some fundraising activities include a golf tournament set for December 2, 2023, followed by a fundraising dinner scheduled for December 8 at Fairmile, a Regency Group Hotel in Gweru. A marathon will take place on December 10. The Mayor's Christmas Cheer Fund is held annually. The targeted beneficiaries include the Jairos Jiri Naran Centre, Mudavanhu Foster Home and others. Gweru mayor launches 2023 Christmas Cheer Fund SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU KWEKWE – Kwekwe Municipal Council has been dragged to court for discharging raw sewage into Sebakwe, one of the largest rivers in the Midlands Province and a source of water for two major towns. The local authority is being charged for pollution in a case that came before the courts last month. Environmental Management Agency (EMA) District Officer, Daniel Magombedze told The Mirror in an interview that his organization was forced to take the local authority to court after persistent fines and warnings for the discharges that continued since 2019. He said the matter becomes dire considering the cholera epidemic that has hit Zimbabwe. Magombedze said tests have shown that the water from Sebakwe, a river that supplies Kwekwe and Redcliff is contaminated with raw sewage although, Kwekwe Town clerk Lucia Mkandla insisted that the water is safe for human consumption after purification. Also worrying, said Magombedze is that farmers who grow flowers and soya beans for export have been forced to stop after it was realized that the irrigation water they use is contaminated. The Mirror established that more than 30 000 and 20 000 tonnes of beans and flowers respectively have been affected by the disruptions. People living downstream of Sebakwe Dam are also consuming contaminated water, said Magombedze. "Farmers who are into flowers, soya beans and other export crops have been forced to stop as tests conducted indicated that the water they have been using is contaminated," he said. Mkandla confirmed the situation and said the City works are afflicted by illegal gold miners who vandalise pipes and sewerage equipment. “We went for some time without a proper pumping system after it was vandalised by illegal miners. The illegal miners are also targeting water pipes which they break to access water for use in their mining activities," she said. She added that the sewer is also blocked by the miners using soil and other material. "Recently, we issued tickets against Kwekwe City Council and the issue is before the courts. Raw sewer is flowing into Sebakwe river and our samples have proven that the water is contaminated. We resorted to the courts as this situation has not been remedied since 2019. We are left with no option especially during this time when a cholera outbreak has been declared," said Magombedze. HIV is still here The report from National Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment department under the Ministry of Health and Child Care that more 4 700 Zimbabwean children are born with HIV every year is alarming to say the least. What is more worrisome is that 30% of undiagnosed children eventually die by the age of two years as reported by DR Angela Mushavi, the Department Head, who says, “If you take 100 children born with HIV and parents are not aware, in the first year of life we lose 30 of them. By two years of age, if you do not do anything about it, we lose another third, because of lack of testing and treatment.’’ What this means is that we still have a lot of women who give birth without being tested for HIV first. It is obvious as it is that HIV is still with us and for us to make some headway in this war women should play their crucial part and get tested before getting pregnant so that mitigatory steps can be taken if found to be HIV positive. Every Zimbabwean woman should therefore make serious efforts to know her status before getting pregnant as this is a matter of life and death. For unplanned pregnancies HIV testing before giving birth should be taken as a must. Reduction of HIV transmission mother to child is of paramount importance that cannot be overemphasized if we are to save our children. Children need to be tested early and put on treatment once found to be HIV positive. Breastfeeding HIV positive mothers need to religiously adhere to their treatment regime in order to avoid infecting the baby. The world target is to end AIDS by 2030 which is only some few six years away. At the pace we are going one wonders whether Zimbabweans will play their part and achieve that goal in their own country. Agric exports disrupted as raw sewage runs into Sebakwe Lucia Mkandla.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 6 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MASVINGO – Legal experts have roundly condemned the lifting of judiciary management at the 103-bed Lees Inn Hotel in Masvingo and called for an immediate investigation of the judiciary manager, Sitshengisiwe Msiza of RJC Executor Services Pvt Limited. Experts who spoke to The Mirror on condition of anonymity said the process leading to an order by Justice Sunsley Zisengwe to lift judiciary management is opaque and fraught with legal and financial inconsistencies. Many of the creditors have since died and it is not mentioned in the files how Msiza dealt with the deceased estates. The lawyers said the most important thing is that the books used by Justice Zisengwe to clear McDowells of its debts are shambolic and the creditors were not involved in the process as is required by the law. They said the situation doesn’t paint a good picture of Msiza as a judiciary manager. Msiza was evasive and and she then stopped picking calls when The Mirror called her for a comment. The Mirror visited Yousher House No. 80 Hughes Street which is given on papers as her current address but was told that the place was vacated two years back. The records at the Master of High Court don’t show how much the creditors were owed. A lot of yearly reports could not be found at the Master of High Court. Reports there start from 2018 but the reports for 2022 and 2023 are also missing. The judiciary management case started in 2013. Msiza’s June 2021 report says she paid creditors ZWL$6, 212, 820.60 and deposited unclaimed ZWL$5,594,868.15 into the General Fund Account at the Master of High Court. She also paid Zimra $1,617,369.20. The report gave a total payment of $13,425,057.40. Lawyers said this money is nothing compared to the US$ that McDowells raked from clients of his pyramid scheme. Some 1 107 creditors lost over US$5 million in the pyramid scheme whose proceeds were used to build Lees Inn Hotel and buy properties in Zimbabwe and in South Africa. Msiza claimed to Justice Zisengwe that MacDowell’s which is owned by Member Chipamba and his wife Linda paid off the creditors and this saw the High Court giving the two back the hotel. “The purpose of judiciary management is to ensure creditors get back what they are owed. The McDowells’ case does not have that as its goal,” said a lawyer. Creditors who received part of their money from McDowells told The Mirror that they just got 30% of what they are owed and this amount was paid at the the rate of US$1 to ZWL$1 using (S.I) 33 of 2019. Most investors decided not follow up on the money after the judiciary manager took advantage of the SI and paid back at the rate of US$1 to ZWL$1 even after the rate had fallen to 1 : 1 000. The bulk of the said deposits are lying idle at the General Fund Account at the Master of the High Court because creditors are allegedly not making claims. Creditors said there was no communication from Msiza and they did not even know where to find her. “The judiciary manager must be investigated and an audit of the books done, because all we know is that the books are in shambols and the rate at which the creditors are said to have been paid is not clear,” said one lawyer. One investor poured in US$870,000 from a family trust and he stands to lose the whole amount. Msiza said she had by March 2019 paid 527 creditors a total of ZWL$2,626,324.33 and a balance of ZWL$5.653.239.14 was expected to be cleared in the next 2 to 3 years. However, in her June 2021 Report, she said the company paid creditors $6, 212,820.60, deposited $5,594,868.15 into the General Fund Account at the Master of the High Court to cater for unclaimed monies and paid Zimra $1,617,369.20. The report gave a total payment of $13,425,057.40. Many analysts are questioning the authenticity of the reports as they grapple to find the rate used because the SI does not provide for that. “We were not consulted and we were only forced to accept 30% of our investments or risk loosing everything. We did not hold any meeting with the company. They were making their own decisions,” said one investor. A legal expert who also spke to The Mirror said the matter could be challenged in court if the creditors were not consulted or were coerced to take take part of their investments. “This matter can be argued in court and I am sure creditors are preparing lawsuits. Lee’s Inn was built out of the proceeds of McDowell’s illegal activities. So, it can be separated from the claims by the creditors. There are a lot of grey areas that need clarification The creditors can sue demanding the reports to be audited. What did the company do with deceased’s estates? Do they have an updated creditors database? Creditors can sue from different angles,” he said. Legal experts call for audit of McDowells books File pic.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 7 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Business News SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU CHIEF GWERU - SECURICO managing director Dr Divine Ndhlukula said the success stories the company is celebrating today are a testimony to the contribution of the company's employees. Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration at Village Lodge, Gweru recently she said the company has been recognized for its outstanding successes which saw it winning several accolades. “Today we are celebrating the growth of the company. This long milestone is attributed to hard work and exceptional services.Our achievements are anchored on the backbone of our people who have seen value on being part of the Securico vision, a vision that goes beyond themselves, but extends to touch the lives of their families, the customers we serve, our suppliers and the communities we operate in," she said. Securico was born on December 1, 1998, and grew in lips and bounds starting off with a few employees. It now boasts a workforce of over 4000. The leading security company services top market client which include mining companies, banks, deplomatic missions and Non-Governmental Organizations among others. Secrico is holding its 25th anniversary celebrations in all towns and cities across the country and is going to plant trees at 25 schools. Ndhlukula said planting trees at schools will impart a culture of conservation as the country is fighting climate change effects. She said the exercise of planting trees was part of their primary focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS). "As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, we focus on two primary things. We focus on two key priority areas which include education and environmental management. Tree planting is important in mitigating climate change induced disasters and we will partner schools and the Forestry Commission in this exercise," she said. She said the company has always carried out a rigorous training regimen to ensure that every person who joins the organization is properly inducted and skilled to perform at the high standards that the company has set. "Service excellence has always been the core of our business since inception of the company and is strategically inducted into our staff from the first day. As we recruit our people, we tell them who we are and what we stand for. We stand for quality, dependability, honesty and friendliness and these values should translate into culture that one lives even when they are posted to any premises, "she said. Ndhlukula has been recognized for her outstanding work with international awards. In October this year , Ndhlukula was inducted into the Excellence Hall of Fame by the Business Excellence Institute (BEX) during a ceremony which was held in Dublin, Ireland. Secrico attributes success to workers THE
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Business news Page 8 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION LICENCE Notice is hereby issued in terms of section 4(3) of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations, 2008 published in Statutory Instrument 103 of 2008 that the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has received an application from Masvingo Solar Photovoltaic Company (Private) Limited to construct, own, operate and maintain a 12MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Glen Shee, Nyika Farm in Bikita, Masvingo Province. All the electricity generated will be supplied and consumed by Bikita Minerals (Private) Limited. The project will be connected to the grid through construction of approximately 0.5-kilometre Double Wolf 11kV line from the proposed Bikita Solar Power Plant 11kV substation to Bikita Minerals 33kv/11kV substation. The licence application by Masvingo Solar Photovoltaic Company (Private) Limited was done in terms of the provisions of Sections 42 and 46 of the Electricity Act (Chapter 13: 19). Any person desiring to make representations on this application for a generation licence as advertised may, within 14 days from the last day of this publication which expire on 7th December 2023, lodge a written representation with ZERA whose offices are at 45 Samora Machel Avenue, 14th Floor Century Towers, Harare. The written representations can either be handed over to ZERA offices or emailed to [email protected]. Any objections or representations received after 7th December 2023, shall not be considered by the Authority. www.zera.co.zw ZERAenergy* @zeraenergy +263772161966

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Business news Page 9 24 - 30 November 2023 vvwww.masvingomirror.com CEILINGS CEILINGS & HARDWARE THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA - Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) has proposed a US$9 million budget for the 2024 financial year. The proposal was made at a full council meeting last Wednesday. Chikomba ZWL$7.2 billion for 2023 had an 87% performance. Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bullen Chiwara said 37% of the budget (US$3,6 million) will be channelled towards road rehabilitation. He said other major projects include the construction of Gamanya Clinic, Ndakaziva, Matove, Red Hill and Chigara. Construction of Chitunho Primary School, servicing of Masasa commercial and residential stands and water reticulation systems for Sadza and Masasa. “Of the total amount we have proposed that Government administration will take 23 % (US$2. 1m), 13 % (US 1. 2m) will be channelled towards water and sanitation, 22% (2. 1m) social services, 37 % (3. 6m) towards roads, two % (US$152 200) public safety and security and three % (US$323 575) natural resources conservation management,” said Chiwara.    The local authority commissioned Mpatsi Clinic and procured a grader, a rig and other projects this year. Chivhu Residents and Ratepayers Alliance Secretary General David Marufu said the budget consultation processes were inadequate. Chikomba RDC proposes a US$ 9. 6m budget Bullen Chiwara.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page11 24 - 30 November 2023 vv www.masvingomirror.com Enviroment News ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- The Friends of the Environment (FOTE) 2023 Masvingo Provincial walkathon is on next Tuesday and participants are walking 17km from Masvingo Civic Centre in the CBD to Gokomere Mission. Nyaradzo Masvingo Supervisor, Audience Changoroma confirmed the date to The Mirror. She said they are expecting 80 walkers. The walkathon is held to raise awareness on environmental issues. This year’s edition is running under the theme: Anchored on Planting Trees to Fight Deforestation and Ensure Food Security, a Tree Today Forests Tomorrow. The walkathon is done by Nyaradzo Group in partnership with the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe. This is the first provincial edition. Changoroma added that the walkathon will commence at 6 am. Trees will be planted at Gokomere Mission. “We are focusing on the ecosystem health as well as people exercising. We are planning on planting about 500 trees at the mission. The trees will include fruit trees, gumtrees and pine trees. “We are calling on different companies and individuals to come and register and join us commemorate the tree planting day. The fee is US$10 per individual. We are also inviting sponsors who want to support us,” she said. Friends of the Environment walkathon on this Tuesday GUTIKA ACADEMY PRIVATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT IN PROGRESS Phone: 0716490238/0773306164 Address P. Bag 200 Checheche Email: [email protected] CONTACT ENROLL TODAY Boarding and Day School Form 1 ­ 6 Offering a broad curriculum including Pure Sciences Highly qualified and experienced staff English speaking environment Security available day and night LITERATURE IN ENGLISH HISTORY SUBJECTS OFFERED SCIENCES MATHEMATICS CHEMISTRY SHONA FAMILY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPUTER SCIENCE CROP SCIENCE/ AGRICULTURE COMMERCIALS BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS ACCOUNTS HUMANITIES GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS BIOLOGY

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 12 24 - 30 November 2023 vvwww.masvingomirror.com Agriculture News ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Forty small scale pig farmers from Zishumbe in Masvingo rural graduated with certificates after attending a day long Matmeag Pig Solutions workshop. The workshop took place at KwaChaka Farm in Zishumbe under Chief Chikwanda on Sunday. Matmeag co-founder Langton Chipunza and his wife Portia told The Mirror that their passion is the growth of small scale farmers. They said that Masvingo is their tenth stop after Bulawayo, Gweru, Harare, Murehwa, Marondera, Mhangura, Seke Dema, Nyanga, Chinhoyi and Chihota. Their next stop is Hwange. “We launched this workshop to help pig farmers in Zimbabwe thrive and to share knowledge that we have. “We covered topics as breed selection, proper pig housing, feeding formula, and proper management,” he said. Portia said their aim is to train and empower farmers who will supply pokers to the market. “We are aiming to empower 10 farmers in Masvingo who will supply 10- 15 porkers per month through our mentoring programs of batch farrowing,” she said. KwaChaka farm owner, Shamiso Chaka applauded the organisers for training small scale farmers. “I want to thank the Chipunza family for launching this project here in Masvingo. I believe it will make a positive impact on our lives as farmers. We have gained knowledge about the pig business,” she said. Matmeag Pig Solutions trains Masvingo farmers Kariba
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 13 24 - 30 November 2023 vvwww.masvingomirror.com Education News Masvingo Teachers’ iGango VACANCY NOTICE POST 04 /2023 : LECTURER IN MUSIC X 1 POST 08/2023: National Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management. 1.Submit 3 Sets of the following : Application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) NB : Certificates must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. QUALIFICATIONS POST 01//2023 : BEd or BA General (with English as a major) : Current practicing Certificate APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS TO FILL IN THE VACANT POSTS THAT HAVE ARISEN IN THE INSTITUTION. For Lecturing Posts teaching qualification is a requirement with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience. POST 07/2023 : Accounting Assistants X 1 QUALIFICATIONS POST 05/2023: Diploma in General Nursing POST 01/2023: LECTURER IN ENGLISH X 2 POST 02/2023: LECTURER IN PHYSICS X 2 POST 03/2023 : LECTURER IN AGRICULTURE X 1 POST 08/2023 : Admin Assistants X 1 POST 02/2023 : BEd (Physics) BSc (Physics) POST 03/2023 : Bed or BSc Agriculture ,Diploma /Certificate in Education (Agriculture) POST 04/2023 : BA/BSC Honours in Music or a relevant degree in Music /Ability to teach Music Theory and practicals to student teachers . A relevant Masters degree is an added Advantage. : Certificate in Counselling : HIV testing Certificate & Family Planning Certificate or Bachelor of Science Nursing is an added advantage. POST 06/ 2023 : PMU X 2 POST 05/2023 : Registered General Nurse X1 2.Submit Copies of the above on e –mail masvingoteachershrm @gmail.com/ masvingo [email protected] POST 07/2023 : National Diploma in Accounting /HND is an added advantage Copies of National I, D, Birth Certificate, academic and professional certificates. All applicants should be addressed to the V.P. and received before 01 December 2023. HOW TO APPLY POST 06/2023 : HND in Purchasing & Supply / B COM Degree in Purchasing & Supply / equivalent The Vice Principal Masvingo Teachers ' College OFF Great Zimbabwe Road P.Box 760 MASVINGO ENROLL TODAY 2024 ENROLLMENT IN PROGRESS Stand 6547, 3km North Chipinge Urban Email: [email protected] Whatsapp: 0789026500/0772703422 PAGOMO PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTACT Zimsec and Cambridge curriculum . Sports(all ball games), golf, all in-door games available. Digital literacy advanced. State of the art boarding facilities. Pagomo school: teacherpupil ratio 1:16. English-speaking environment. ÈCD to grade 7 classes. TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO-Hwiru Primary School scooped its fifth National Aids Council (NAC) national quiz competition yesterday at Prince Edward High School in Harare. The Gutu based school scooped gold in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. It scooped silver medals in 2018 and 2019 when it failed to win gold. School head Artinos Tonhodzai confirmed the development to The Mirror. He applauded the quiz and their coaches Tariro Mazonde and Fredrick Tavhanya. The quiz team comprises Patience Musasa, Ruvimbo Murwira, Dinero Shumba, Providence Musanjeya and Takudzwa Munanga. The quiz is organised by NAC and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Efforts to get a comment from Ministry of Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro were futile. The 2023 edition ran under the theme: Instructional School Leadership and Teacher Effectiveness in Pupil Empowerment Towards Vision 2030. Nyanga based Mt Melleray Primary came second place with Umvhukwesi Primary from Mashonaland Central on third place. Winners will be crowned tonight. NAC and the Ministry of Education are implementing life teaching skills, HIV and AIDS, sexual education and guidance and counseling through the quiz to pupils. Hwiru coach Mazonde said they hope to win more gold medals. "We are impressed with this achievement. It’s now our fifth trophy. The quiz competitions are now in our DNA and obviously this achievement came from hard work. “Hwiru Primary is a model school in Guidance and Counseling. We are happy with this achievement and we are waiting for our prizes tonight," he said. Hwiru primary wins fifth NAC national quiz Hwiru NAC quiz winning team.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 14 24 - 30 November 2023 vwww.masvingomirror.com MBERENGWA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL Stand No. 96 Mataga GP, Mberengwa, Zimbabwe [email protected] [email protected] (+26339) 2366 276 (+26339) 2366 277 May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace He will be remembered for his principles, selfless dedication and solid contribution to the education sector and development of the country. He left a legacy of academic excellence and nationalist scholarship. To the Bhebe family, May you find solace in the indelible imprints and legacy that this distinguished and patriotic cadre left to the people of Zimbabwe. The Chairman, Councillors, Management and Staff of Mberengwa Rural District Council wish to extend their deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Bhebe Family and the entire nation following the untimely passing of Professor Ngwabi Bhebe. The late Ngwabi Bhebe CONDOLENCE MESSAGE Trevor Dollar Directors, Management and Staff wish to extend their deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Bhebe Family and the entire nation following the untimely passing of Professor Ngwabi Bhebhe. He will be remembered for his principles, selfless dedication and solid contribution to the education sector and development of the country. He left a legacy of academic excellence and nationalist scholarship. To the Bhebe family, May you find solace in the indelible imprints and legacy that this distinguished and patriotic cadre left to the people of Zimbabwe. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The late Ngwabi Bhebe. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace The Chairperson, Management and Staff of Midlands Show Society wish to extend their deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Bhebe Family and the entire nation following the untimely passing of Professor Ngwabi Bhebe. He will be remembered for his principles, selfless dedication and solid contribution to the education sector and development of the country. He left a legacy of academic excellence and nationalist scholarship. To the Bhebe family, May you find solace in the indelible imprints and legacy that this distinguished and patriotic cadre left to the people of Zimbabwe. The late Ngwabi Bhebe CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 15 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Political News THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA - Chikomba District Development Coordinator Michael Mariga openly bragged that he was a Zanu PF member after he ejected CCC Ward 12 Councillor Ishmael Maukazuva from a meeting where the full council was creating its subcommittees. After being jeered by Zanu PF councillors and refused an opportunity to read out the procedure of forming committees from the Rural and Urban Councils Act Maukazuva was ejected from the meeting. Mariga bragged after making the ruling in favour of Zanu PF that he indeed belonged to the ruling party. Mariga who chaired the meeting stopped Maukazuva from reading a section of the Urban Councils Act which showed that the procedure followed to set up committees was wrong. “I am a member of Zanu PF, it’s not a secret. Zanu PF won the recent elections and went on to form the Government and this council has majority Zanu PF councilors, so they form the committes,” bragged Mariga after refusing a CCC councilor a chance to argue his case. CCC is on record with complaints against Zanu PF’s conflation with Government. The utterances by Mariga are a brazen and contemptuous breach of the law which bars civil servants from active politics, said an angry CCC councilor as he left the meeting. Mariga gained notoriety in the small transit town when he used his Government allocated vehicle to crash vendors’ tomatoes displayed for sale on the roadside. He later apologized. The act was condemned as showing no empathy to poor unemployed residents who look after their children by vending. Mariga was also once dragged to court on allegations of demanding bribes from an NGO. He was later acquitted in a controversial ruling by Magistrate Sam Chitumwa, a local magistrate. It is however, not clear how the case ended with his employer after he was sent on three months suspension by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Workss During the meeting, Zanu PF councillors repeatedly made threats and insulted opposition councilors and Mariga did nothing to restrain them despite appeals for him to do so. Zanu PF councilors jeered Maukazuva when he tried to read the Rural District Councils Act. Maukazuva was insisting that the committees were formulated illegally. The outcome of the committees was endorsed and this means that the committees will stand for the next six months and only then would the case be reopened if there is still any objection. Maukazuva said it’s a tragedy that the democracy at Chikomba is one where some councilors are not allowed to speak in chambers because of their political parties. “It’s the death of democracy at Chikomba for the DDC to bar some councilors from speaking simply because they don’t belong to his party. How can a civil servant have the audacity to tell councilors that he belongs to a certain political party and he will act in the interest of that party?” said Maukazuva Top civil servant declares he is Zanu PF OFF Zimbabwe’s 2nd most widely read weekly paper (ZAMPS) Contact: Elizabeth Mashiri - +263 77 569 1380 Trevor Nyagura - +263 77 162 5821 Nomatter Mwanyisa - +263 71 481 2740 Advertise with The Mirror Michael Mariga.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Political news Page 16 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com CITY OF MASVINGO CITY OF MASVINGO VALUATION ROLL The City of Masvingo would like to notify its ratepayers that it has completed the General Valuation of all properties within the city. In line with Section 268 – 269 of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter 29:15, all property rates shall be levied on the basis of this general valuation with effect from 1st January 2024. City of Masvingo Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O. Box 17 TOWN CLERK MASVINGO Advert No.64/2023 INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI- Zanu PF’s Chiredzi Urban Ward 3 Councillor Jameson Charumbira is the local authority’s chairperson. He was elected uncontested together with his deputy, Ward One Councillor Liberty Macharaga (Zanu PF) in a special full council meeting on Monday. The meeting was to replace Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) recalled chairperson Rodger Chikonye and his deputy Musingashari Musingashari. The three remaining CCC councillors walked out of the meeting before the election was conducted. Chiredzi Town has 10 councillors. Prior to the Sengezo Tshabangu recalls last week, CCC and Zanu PF had five councillors respectively. Zanu PF’s Vimbai Ushe who lost the chairperson’s election to Chikonye in a coin toss after a vote stalemate did not contest. Zanu PF takes control at Chiredzi Town Council Jameson Charumbira.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 17 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA— Magistrate Sam Chitumwa has sentenced a Chivhu General Hospital nurse to 16 months in jail or a US$800 fine for tampering with a medical examination report of a rape victim. Shamiso Mupfudze (46) should pay the fine by December 31, 2023. The court heard that an alleged victim (16) was examined by Mupfudze at the hospital on January 18, 2023. Her examination allegedly concluded that the minor had been sexually abused. She completed a medical affidavit serial number 014863 confirming her findings in the presence of the victim and her older sister. Mupfudze’s job was to examine the victim using a rape kit, prepare a medical affidavit, keep a record of her observations and prescribe post–rape medication. The affidavit was not commissioned on the day. Mupfudze then allegedly tore the affidavit after the two left. She completed another affidavit serial number 01484 and wrote that the examination was inconclusive as there was no fresh evidence of abuse. The minor and her sister went to collect the affidavit two days later and noted that Mupfudze had changed her findings. They filed a complaint and another examination was done at Mvuma District Hospital the next day. It showed that the victim had healed hymeneal tears. Hymen is a piece of tissue covering or surrounding part of the vagina opening. It bleeds or thins when a woman becomes sexually active. A third examination was done at Mbare SGBV Clinic on February 6, 2023. It was noted that the minor had healed hymeneal tears. Mupfudze was arrested. Taonga Masaire prosecuted. MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI- A Chiredzi man was killed by an angry mob that accused him of stealing 10 donkeys from Mboma Vil- lage grazing lands under Chief Shindi in Chiredzi on Tuesday. The mob allegedly took turns hitting Nicholas Jakata of Netumbare Village with a stick as he was tied up. He died around 8 pm. Masvingo Deputy Police spokesperson Inspector Lorraine Ndlovu confirmed the death. Hlomani Mahlavire (42), Naveto Vhlengona (56) and Petros Mazarire (46) of Mboma Village, Chief Shindi are the mob ringleaders. They lost 10 donkeys in the grazing pastures. The suspected Jakata of stealing the donkeys and tracked him to Gandanyemba open market. The mob confronted him and he reported them to Village Head William Chitsanga (75) on the next day. The mob ganged up on him at Mawiro school ground where he intended to meet his accomplice Itai Chisiwana (43) of Mubvongodzi Village. They mob began interrogating Jakata and tied his hands and legs with a Mopani strip. They took turns striking him with a stick and allegedly forced him to confess to stealing the donkeys. He died that night around 8 pm. A report was filed at ZRP Triangle. Jakata’s body had multiple bruises. ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – Magistrate Sithabile Zungula has remanded a Ruchanyu Primary School teacher in Shurugwi in custody for allegedly fondling and kissing a Grade 6 pupil in his classroom. Silence Kumira (49) who resides at the school was given ZWL$600 000 bail. Circumstances are that a Grade 6 student doing extra lessons was ordered to remain behind by Kumira sometime last month. He allegedly fondled her buttocks and kissed her before letting her go. He allegedly fondled and kissed her again on an unknown date. The minor revealed the incident to her friend who told other teachers. A police report was filed leading to Kurima’s arrest. Pride Gomera prosecuted. Chivhu nurse jailed for tempering with medical affidavit Shurugwi teacher (49) fondles grade 6 pupil Chiredzi man killed over donkeys TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - Magistrate Diana Musiiwa has sentenced Nyaradzo Chipato to a year in jail for possession of crystal methamphetamine. Magistrate Musiiwa suspended two months of the sentence. The remaining 10 months were commuted to 350 hours of community service at Chiredzi Magistrates Court. Chipato of Chacheka Road, Chiredzi was arrested on November 8, 2023, at her house by Police details carrying out operation: No to illicit drugs and alcoholic substances abuse. Circumstances are that the details received information that Chipato was dealing in dangerous drugs. They raided her house with a sniffer dog and recovered 50 sachets of crystal methamphetamine with a US$150 street value. Chiredzi woman jailed 1 year for selling crystal math TWO NATIONS REPORTER BEITBRIDGE- Police arrested two Bulawayo men for smuggling dagga and broncleer valued at ZWL$27 500 000 from South Africa and attempting to bribe their captors last Tuesday. Sipho Khumalo of Cowdray Park and Ronald Mhlanga of New Lobengula were arrested at Malume Shed at Beitbridge Border Post by a three-member Police Canine team. Efforts to get a comment from Officer Commanding Beitbridge Chief Superintendent Tichaona Nyongo were futile. The matter is under RRB 5222207. Circumstances are that on the day around 8:45 pm, Mhlanga was driving a Mercedes Benz Sprinter with Khumalo on board. They were stopped for a routine search by a canine team of Sergeant Tafadzwa Hove, Constable Jimsom Zano and Constable Cacious Moyo at Malume Shed. The officers had received information that the sprinter was carrying illegal drugs. They searched the vehicle and recovered eight packs of dagga and 800x 100ml of broncleer. Mhlanga offered the three officers US$50 and ZAR2 250 bribe money. The officers arrested them for illegal possession of drugs and attempting to bribe them. The duo was handed over to Beitbridge CID Drugs and Narcotics. 2 Bulawayo men arrested over drugs, ZAR 3,000 bribe

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 18 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com BY NOBERT MUZONDO. MUTARE Death by suicide is, at law, a death that comes as a result of non-natural means. On the other hand, the society views the same death as an abomination and most people are heard lamenting the advent of suicide preferring death by natural means which refers to a death that comes as a result of illness and is usually accompanied by hospital cards. Death by either means is a fearsome process that sends nerves to melt at the mention of its visit or when anticipated but pays an inevitable visit to humanity. Life being a one way precious ticket, it is clear that for one to commit suicide and meet with his or her dreaded dying moment he or she must brave himself and prepare for the painful moment. Some even do some researches on how to avoid the pain of separating body and spirit. Either way, this type of death which is self-inflicted is called suicide, usually occurring after one has failed to cope with diverse challenges of life. However, after one has prematurely ended his or her life, the living are left with the burden of carrying the lifeless body of the now deceased from its final moments position such that it undergoes all pathological processes as dictated by the law and also confer it with its burial rites as dictated by the society It is vital to note that the law concerns itself with ruling out foul play at the discovery of the body of the suicide victim whilst the society is mostly concerned with the rites to be conferred upon the body of the now deceased and other related after death traditional rites like "kugova nhumbi"or sharing of the deceased's property. It is believed that those who commit suicide leave no legacy hence the requirement to bury them with all their clothes. In Zimbabwe, the Coroner's Office Act of 2019, requires that a thorough and impartial investigation be carried out to determine the cause of death of one who has committed suicide. The law has to satisfy itself that the now deceased, indeed, met his or her death as a result of suicide. This vital legal requirement leaves no room for stage managed suicide done to cover murder cases. The Coroner's Office Act, 2019, states that any person who is 18 years and above is charged with the duty of reporting any non-natural death to responsible authorities and usually the police is the first port of call. Subsequently there is an invitation by the cops to their cop shop for statement recording and this must be understood in the context of foul play removal and not as a matter of nagging by the same cops. The invitation to the cop shop is a part not liked by many who rather remain numb after discovering the death by suicide than be subjected to questioning by "vana mugara dzakarongwa " meaning the police. However, our African traditional knowledge systems concur with the dictates of the law and encourage people to report to their traditional leaders upon discovering the body of the now deceased .It is said the dead person will be communicating through the discoverer, hence the need to take heed. In addition it haunts one to encounter a dead body and fail to share with others. Once reported, in no time the police will arrive at the scene and cautiously remove the body of the now deceased to the mortuary for post mortem to be done by a pathologist and resultantly a post mortem report indicating the cause of death is produced. The cause of death is usually indicated as death by suicide due to the means used to commit the suicide. For example, the cause of death can be poisoning, severe blood loss due to shooting, suffocation or such other causes. The post mortem results then give relatives of the now deceased the much needed go ahead to lay the body of the now deceased to rest as well as the State to satisfy itself that death was not due to foul play but suicide. In some countries, it is an offence to attempt to commit suicide. One wonders if this is deterrent enough considering that if one decides to commit the abominable act, he will have been in a perceived hopeless situation and punishing him will be tantamount to rekindling the motive to die. Others are of the view that psychotherapy is a good remedy. Usually, what pains mourners is the period of waiting extending from the date of death until the date of burial. Sometimes it takes unnecessarily long with the police taking their time and the pathologist dissecting the body until they are satisfied with the cause of death. During the mourning process of a non-suicidal death, last respects are given to the body of the deceased but if one commits suicide then it’s an abomination. Our Africa traditional religion forbids normal burial rites to be conferred upon the body of one who dies as a result of suicide. As Africans we believe in escorting the spirit of the loved ones through performing night vigils, mournful songs asking God to accept the spirit of the deceased into his Kingdom. The body of the victim of suicide is not allowed to enter into the homestead and there will be no night vigils, last respects or graveside speeches. In some Shona circles they say "kana ukazviuraya tinokurasa sembwa" meaning to say if one commits suicide they will be buried like a dog.. This practice is common in most Zimbabwean societies. If one commits suicide by hanging the traditional leaders and elders within the affected community would order the tree from which the now deceased hanged himself to be cut down and stumps dug out with the roots and all will be set on fire to avoid similar occurrences. However, this practice has its complexities in the event that one hangs himself from the roof of his house, or dies through carbon monoxide inhalation from the exhaust of his car. Some would then sell the car and the house on the basis of the suicidal abomination. The society is usually gripped with fear of death by suicide immediately after the occurrence of the sudden death by suicide. Some people are heard cursing the now deceased body saying that the now deceased was not supposed to be overcome by whatever forces that led to the non-natural death. Despite this unimportant corridor talk, society seems not to concern itself about the causes of suicide. It is worrisome to note that the number of people who decide to end their lives through suicide continues to rise. The adolescents, the youths, the middle aged as well as the elderly continue to add to statistics of those who die as a result of suicide. Even the rich are not spared. After the unceremonious passing on of loved ones life seems to return to normalcy and soon enough people return to their normal chores after suicide had robbed them of their loved ones. Reasons why people do commit suicide are usually known after the death of a loved one. Suicidal notes discovered by the police during their routine body search are common causal pointers, giving hints as to why one decided to end own life. Reported suicide cases reveal a number of causes such as hard economic conditions, terminal illness, neglect by family members, emotional dependence, drug and substance abuse, domestic violence, loss of loved ones, access to lethal weapons as well as poison and the family history of suicides. Economic hardships that our country is going through have led to most people failing to cope with the associated pressures. Most married people are engaged in domestic violence. For example, newspaper headlines were recently made after a Mutare, Bocha Marange couple, both committed suicide by hanging themselves from a tree after a dispute over the size of pot to be used by the now deceased 's wife to prepare sadza. It is said that the now deceased's wife hanged herself after being told by her now deceased husband that the size of pot was big for the available mealie meal. The now deceased wife just slipped into the darkness of the night and hanged herself. After discovering the death of his wife, the man then reported the incident to neighbours but followed suit leaving the society dumb founded with two bodies. One wonders if this type of suicide can be attributed to domestic violence or economic hardships. What appears plausible is the existence of deep rooted domestic violence emanating from economic hardships. People should learn to open up to others rather than allow hopelessness as well as the spirit of worthlessness to take over. Those within their adolescence, a rare suicide prone group, are increasingly adding to death by suicide statistics. Reported cases point to issues to do with emotional addictions towards love affairs which are engaged in by the adolescence discreetly hidden from parents. Once the adolescents test the forbidden fruit, they become emotionally attached to their lovers that if parents or guardians were to discover and have one or two harsh words of restraint, the adolescent would have nothing of it and take some poison or rope to end their own life. Parents or guardians have to be cautious when cautioning this age group to avoid suicide cases. Usually parents adopt a no nonsense approach upon their errand adolescent children. This has to be avoided owing to the different types of media that our children are subjected to. The social media becomes awash with pictures and videos of a primary school child whose body will be lying lifeless in the open before the police arrives. This social media practice of sharing pictures of the dead is contrary to our African culture which forbids children from seeing the dead or coming close to them. Our children emulate what they see and if they see pictures of one who 'died for love ' they too want to emulate that filled with a sense of gratification. Recent headlines which touched many are those of the numbers of suicide cases emanating from the neglected elderly who appear to be competing with the young in prematurely ending their lives. It is a shame that society, both at the individual or collective levels, no longer consider the welfare of the elderly. Most elderly people appear resilient but struggle to maintain a descent upkeep of themselves and their young siblings. To add insult to injury, our sisters and brothers act as if they are human breeding machines when they are in the city or rural areas. After giving or causing birth, the elderly are left to suffer the brunt of economic hardships, neglect and hopelessness until they unceremoniously end their life. Surely, this is avoidable. Drug abuse is becoming rampant across all age groups and due to the dependence syndrome one has to sustain the habit at the same time the mind is affected, ending up in hallucinatory moods that result in one being more inclined to suicidal tendencies. We have to join our hands in the fight against drug and substance abuse as a means to reduce suicides that are drug and substance abuse related. We have heard of very well to do people ending their lives through shooting self with guns, with the Marondera Business man dominating both print and electronic media headlines. The businessman was legally licensed to possess the firearm as a means of protecting his business earnings from thieves and robbers but to the contrary the family of the businessman ended up being robbed of their dear bread winner as a result of access to guns and other lethal weapons. Powers that be must be thorough in their vetting of firearms licence applicants. Though we are not our brother's keeper, knowing some of the causes of suicide is good. Death is feared by many people, therefore overcoming the fear of death takes time. One has to meditate and premeditate and prepare to end one’s own life. We have to take heed of repeated suicidal threats by those facing situations pregnant with suicidal causes and refer would be victims for early psychotherapy. Suicide is an abomination. The abomination of suicide

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 19 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Health News TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO-Chief Munyikwa of Gutu born Kirion Rashamira has established a resources mobilization committee to mitigate the spread of cholera in his area. The Charles Mushangwe led committee is tasked with sourcing resources in the fight against cholera which has been declared a national disaster. Chief Munyikwa told The Mirror that he ordered all village heads in his area to pay US$10 to the committee for mobilizing resources. He also said that the committee handed over US$300 to Munyikwa Clinic to cater for the institution needs in the fight against the pandemic. “The donations are still going on. We also distributed soap to 200 households in all 23 villages affected by cholera. “I am happy that the number of cases is decreasing. I appointed the Committee to fight cholera in Munyikwa. I also donated a beast to the clinic for them to feed patients,” he said. Mushangwe told The Mirror that they have distributed aqua tablets and containers to ensure that villagers have water to wash their hands. “We realized that Munyikwa Clinic needed funds to purchase resources and we also distributed aqua tablets and 200 ×5 litres containers for hand washing points at every household as a way of mitigating the spread of cholera,” he said. Chief Munyikwa establishes committee to fight cholera Chief Munyikwa.

MARTIN MULEYA CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER MUTARE- City of Mutare has resolved to advertise the post of Town Clerk whose prospective candidate has not taken up office in close to a year. Recalled Mayor Sophia Gwasira told Chipinge Times while she was still in office that the resolution was passed in a full council meeting. “The post of Town Clerk fell vacant following Joshua Maligwa’s death in January 2021. “We did interviews and gave the post to Kumbirai Madanhi who has not turned up for duty. Council wrote to the Local Government Board that advised us to re-advertise the post,” she said. Efforts to get a comment from Madanhi who is serving as the Ruwa Local Board Town Secretary were futile as his mobile phone was unreachable by the time of MARTIN MULEYA CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER MUTARE – A Mutare medical doctor, Isdore Kasongo Mwamba is appearing in court for allegedly falsifying information on a postmortem report of a man allegedly killed by former Mutare City Deputy Mayor Morgan Mukorera’s son, Jealous. Mwamba appeared before Mutare Provincial Magistrate, Tendai Mahwe last week facing a charge of defeating the course of justice and abuse of duty as a public officer as defined in Section 184 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. He allegedly wrote that Collins Muchadya’s (23) cause of death was indeterminate. He also claimed he was a drug abuser. Muchadya was killed on October 26, 2023. He was allegedly assaulted by Tawanda Gwata (43) of 4498 Hobhouse 2 and an accomplice identified as Lee using a log and sjambok. He was killed for allegedly stealing and ramming a vehicle belonging to Jealous’s wife. The trio is wanted by the 24 - 30 November 2023 ChipingeTimes ChipingeTimes CABS clinches Financial Services Pool League PAGE.20 Trinity Baking Academy heads to Chipinge PAGE.25 Zimbabwe’ OFF s 2nd most widely read weekly paper (ZAMPS) Advertise with The Mirror Contact: Elizabeth Mashiri - +263 77 569 1380 Trevor Nyagura - +263 77 162 5821 Nomatter Mwanyisa - +263 71 481 2740 To page C2 Mutare Dr in court over 'falsifying' postmortem report To page C2 Mutare to re-advertise town clerk’s post Blessing Chafesuka.

TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Trinity Baking Academy will hold two weeks long training workshops for bakers in Chipinge at the United Methodist Church in the CBD from December 4-13, 2023. Academy Deputy Director Onai Mupandhle told Chipinge Times that the courses are open to anyone who can read and write. "Administration fees is US$60. We will be training participants on bakery and confectionery and this includes baking cakes, buns, bread, biscuits. We offer both theory and practical trainings at the workshop. “No qualification is required for one to take the course. We will train participants on how to run successful bakeries,” he said. Trinity Baking Academy is based in Harare and is among the top leading bakery schools in the country. Academy Director Muchabaiwa Kaundo said their mission is to empower individuals and communities to be self-reliant. "Our short courses are 85% practical and 15% theory. The duration of the baking course is three weeks covering three modules. We will present certificates after the completion of all modules and practical," he said. GIVING VOICE TO THE PEOPLE Page C2 24 - 30 November 2023 www.chipingetimes.co.zw Trinity Baking Academy heads to Chipinge From page C1 police for allegedly killing Muchadya. Sergeant Chani Mutonhodza attended the scene and completed ZRP Form 231 (Application for postmortem examination). He wrote that Muchadya had been assaulted with a log and sjambok several times all over his body. The body was taken to Victoria Chitepo Hospital mortuary where Mwamba and two accomplices Tawanda Gwata and Lee Dzitsi allegedly performed a postmortem. Mwamba wrote on Form 231 that Muchadya was a drug addict and his cause of death is unclear. The postmortem results conflicted with information written down by Mutonhodza and the body was taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare for another postmortem. Dr. Robert Guillier who conducted the postmortem concluded that Muchadya’s death was due to traumatic shock and polytraumatised due to excessive blows. Mwamba’s postmortem report number 008533 was recovered at Victoria Chitepo Hospital Police post and is an exhibit in court. He is represented by Hugo Tanaya of Tanaya Law Firm. Prosecutor Tirivanhu Mutyasira stood for the State. Mutare Dr in court over 'falsifying' postmortem report From page C1 going to Press. He was supposed to assume duty in March this year and has not shown up since. Kumbirai Madanhi is holding fort as the acting town clerk. The post has been held by Engineer Tinashe Mtetwa and Dr Anthony Mutara on acting capacities. United Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Trust (UMRRT) director Edson Dube recently told this publication that the delay in appointing a substantive clerk is stalling the city’s development. Mutare T.C post to be re-advertised For more information call: Elizaberth: 0775691380 Nomatter: 07714812740 Trevor: 0771625821 Advertise your products and services in The Mirror Wardbased News Groups. File pic

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 20 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of the late EMMANUEL NGWENYA who died on 8 APRIL 2023 at MORGENESTER HOSPITAL. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail 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 any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: DARLINGTON ADMERY NGWENYA, 17138 RUNYARARO SOUTH WEST, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late DAPHINE HLONGWANE who died on 23 JUNE 2022 at D12 SHUSHINE, MANDAVA, ZVISHAVANE. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail 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 any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: DOUGLAS MARUMA, 443 MAKAHAMADZE STREET MUCHEKE, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late LAETWINA SVODAI CHIKONDO who died on 18 JULY 2021 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail 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 any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: BARBARA & BRIAN CHIKONDO, 7182 MHAMHASI STREET HILLSIDE, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late TAFADZWA MATOPI who died on 22 OCTOBER 2023 at MUTARE. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail 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 any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: MEMORY MATOPI, 523 GODDERD ROAD ZVISHAVANE. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION In the estate of the late JENIFER MAGWATI who died on 26 SEPTEMBER 2022 at PARERENYATWA HOSPITAL, HARARE. Notice is hereby given that the first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 days of publication and those who are 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 inspection payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: TSITSI MARECHA, VILLAGE GUKWE, CHIEF CHINAMORA, DOMBOSHAVA. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION In the estate of the late LONELY DZIKAMAYI MADZIWA who died on 29 JULY 2021 at BEITBRIDGE. Notice is hereby given that the first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 days of publication and those who are 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 inspection payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith.DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: LINDELANI MADZIWA, 1236 DULIBADZIMU TOWNSHIP, BEITBRIDGE. APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP Take notice that on the 14TH DECEMBER 2023 at 8:00 am/pm DONTONI LOVENESS 12-028836 W58 intends to apply for guardianship for BRIGHTON CHIKU born on the 9TH APRIL 2007 in the children’s court of Zimbabwe for an order in terms of the draft Order annexed to this notice and that the accompanying affidavits and documents will be used in support of this application. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT: DONTONI LOVENESS, 2 CHRISTINE VILLAGE TRIANGLE SHOP LICENCE Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Licensing Authority for Bikita Rural District for the issue of a license to LISBERT KANGISO trading as TLC CHIRASHA INVESTMENT to carry out the business of a GENERAL DEALER in respect of premises situated at MAKURA BUSINESS CENTRE BIKITA. The application will be made at the same time for the business to be carried under the effective control of LISBERT KANGISO. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 24 NOVEMBER 2023 APPLICANT LISBERT KANGISO PANYANAI SECONDARY SCHOOL BOX 340 JERERA. WELFARE ORGANISATION ACT, 1996 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF WELFARE ORGANISATION Notice is hereby given, in terms of subsection 2 of section 9 of the Welfare Organisation Act, 1996 that application for registration has been made in respect of 1 Name and Address of welfare organisation: KAHATHITES CHILDREN’S HOME KUFAKUNESU VILLAGE BOX 538 NYIKA, BIKITA MASVINGO 2 Aims and objectives of welfare organisation Aims To provide a home environment, sanctuary, and education to neglected/ vulnerable children until they fend for themselves on attaining 18 years. Objectives - To promote and advance the rights of orphans and other vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. - To provide orphans and vulnerable children with a loving home environment conducive for good health security and education. - To establish income generating projects for the vulnerable and the community. 3 Area of Operations: Zimbabwe, subject to the need and consent of concerned local authorities, operations and be spread to provide service to the need from anywhere in the country. Any objections to the proposed registration must be lodged with the Registrar of welfare organisations, P O Box CY 429, Causeway, not later than twenty one (21) days from the date of the publication of this notice.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 21 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Entertainment News ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Kyle College music department is holding a memorial service and tribute for the late Afro-Pop musician Garikai ‘Garry’ Mapanzure tonight. The late musician’s mother Zivayi Mapanzure told The Mirror that the service is being held at the college’s Koble Hall from 6 pm- 8 pm. Garry is a former Kyle College student. He sang in the school choir. Kyle College music department chairperson and Royal Lens Entertainment director said the college’s music group will lead the show. College music director, Tsepokang Muzhari said Garry immensely contributed to the school choir during his tenure. “Garry raised the school flag high during his enrolment. He was a great choir leader. The college choir was ranked one of the best,” he said. Garry died on October 13, 2023. He succumbed to injuries he sustained in a road accident near Dreamwoods Lodge some four kilometres outside Masvingo CBD along the Beitbridge Highway. He rose to fame with his 2017 hit single Wapunza and went on to release several chat topping tracks as Your man, Pindirai, Truth or dare and TV room. Kyle College holdS Garry Mapanzure memorial The late Garry Mapanzure.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 22 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Former award-winning model and Mercedes G Modelling Agency director, Gayly Mhonderwa died on Saturday. She was 42. Gayly was buried at Zororo Memorial Park in Harare on Monday. Her younger sister Blessed confirmed her death and burial to The Mirror. She said Gayly succumbed to heart failure at Parirenyatwa Hospital on Saturday. “My sister breathed her last on Saturday around 9.30 am at Parirenyatwa Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital last Friday. We lost a loving sister. She was a kind woman,” she said. Blessed also said that Gayly was diagnosed with a heart problem in February 2021 following her mother’s death in January. Gayle was born on September 20, 1981, into a large family with eight children. Her parents Boniface and Martha are late. She attended Glenview 1 Primary School from 1988-1994 and enrolled at Mandedza High School in 1995. She transferred to Dekeza High School in 1998 and was elected a junior parliamentarian. National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Masvingo Provincial Arts Manager, Helen Mudefi described Gayly as a hard-working person dedicated to empowering the needy. “She was tireless. Gayly donated sanitary wear to the needy and was part of many fundraising schemes. She also promoted models. She will be deeply missed,” she said. Gayly had a glowing modelling career and nurtured models in the province. She was one of the organisers of the Miss Independence, Miss Heroes and Miss Masvingo modelling pageants. She was single and had no children. Award-winning model Gayly Mhonderwa dies The late Gayly Mhonderwa.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 23 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com Thank goodness its Friday Name: Lein Hora Age: 20 Favourite Food: Fruits Hobby: Swimming, dancing

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sport News Page 24 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA—Queens of Chivhu Chess Club shone at the International Youth and Cadet Chess Championship tournament at the University of Botswana in Botswana last weekend. The club scooped two gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Six Southern African countries, Malawi, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zambia participated. Club coach and Makumimavi Primary School teacher Godknows Dembure told The Mirror that he was pleased with the performance of his players. “It is a pleasure seeing my players continue to shine even in international tournaments and it is a pleasure as well to see the girl child excelling. “I want to extend my gratitude to the Government and the Zimbabwe Chess Federation for their continued support in the development of the game,” he said. Two Good Hope Junior School pupils, Tawananyasha Nyambo and Sean Musariri scooped silver and bronze medals in under eight and 10 categories respectively. Patricia Madziva and Lynne Simamngo won a silver and a bronze medal in under 12 and under 18 categories respectively. National junior champion Grace Zvarebga, a Form 2 student at Liebenberg Secondary School and Lynne Chidanire scooped gold in the overall girls’ category and U12 girls category. Goodhope Junior head Kudakwashe Nyani congratulated all students who participated in the tournament and won medals. Chivhu chess club shines in Botswana Part of the Quees team.

THE Sport THE Mirror 24 - 30 November 2023 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Central African Building Society (CABS) Bank has won the 2023 Financial Services Pool League (FSPL) end-of-year tournament. The Old Mutual Group bank scooped the trophy and gold medal at Flamboyant, a Regency Group hotel recently. Old Mutual came second whilst FBC Bank Limited came third. League chairperson, Kurayi Nyembe presented accolades to the winners. Five banks, AFC, ZB, CABS, FBC and Old Mutual participated in the competition that ran under the theme: Promoting mental and physical well-being of a financial employee. FSPL vice chairperson, Anyway Taderera told The Mirror in an interview that the league was created to promote good mental and physical employee wellbeing. “The league was established in 2015 and comprises nine banks and an insurance company. The objective of the league is to promote the mental and physical well-being of the financial services’ human capital through sport,” said Taderera. CABS, Old Mutual and FBC were tied on nine points after all games. They played a round-robin race to two frames and all got six points. CABS ultimately won in a penalty shootout. The league runs three tournaments per year; opening, mid-season and end-ofyear tournaments. ZB Bank won the midyear tournament in Mutare in August. CABS clinches Financial Services Pool League