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THE PAGE-17 23 - 29 February 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 Chiredzi DSI promoted PAGE-5 Highest office in Masvingo not accessible to PWDs Gov takes drastic action at Deeds Office Vimbai Nyemba.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com HOTEL FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE: Situated in the heart of Beitbridge Town is a Hotel for sale located along Beitbridge­Masvingo Highway with great potential for institutional use. It boast of the following accommodation facilities: Dining room with a reception section, bar section, board room, two kitchens and an office.
104Accommodation rooms each with ensuite.Aconference roomwith a maximum capacity of 250 people and a storeroom. Four staff houses 2 with three bedrooms and 2 with 2 bedrooms plus lounge, open kitchen, separate toilet and bathroom and solar geyser. A swimming pool with outside bar section. Car park for nearly 120 cars. 2 large water reservoirs with electric water pumps. Sewer recycling plant. The property is located a few kilometres from the Beitbridge border post. Land size: 7.8339 hectares. Price Guide: USD$2 500 000 (plus VAT) 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 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 aslinen 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$220 000 Negotiable PROPERTIES FOR SALE COMMERCIAL / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN CHIREDZI, fully tenanted with an attractive rental income and future development opportunities. The permanent improvements on the stand comprise of two commercial properties, a staff quarters and ablution block. The stand size measures 6354 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$ 480 000(Inclusive of VATand CGT) HOUSE FOR SALE IN TARGET KOPJE: An incomplete single storey residential dwelling of plastered and unpainted brickwork under a duo pitchedABS roof consisting offour 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 Contact: 0774138874 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 bathroomwith 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 OUT OF TOWN PriceGuide: US$14 500 Negotiable NEMAMWATOWNSHIP: A residential stand for sale in the low density area of Nemamwa Township about 30km from Masvingo CBD measuring 1400 square meters.Wellserviced with waterreticulation and road access. LOW DENSITY AREA CLOVELLY TOWNSHIP: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 3 bedrooms, all with built­in cupboards, lounge, kitchen with fitted
cupboards, combined bathroom with bathtub and toilet, a separate shower and toilet, veranda and lock up garage.Two independent rondavels with parquet floors
suitable for bedrooms.Acottage with a front veranda, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen with fitted
cupboards, combined toilet and shower. Staff quarters with two bedrooms, a cooking area and combined bathroom and toilet.These buildings occupy approximately 332 squaremetres and the standmeasures 4238 squaremetresin extent. PriceGuide: USD$150 000.00 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. HIGH DENSITY AREA NGUNDU BUSINESS CENTRE: Acommercial property of brick under asbestos consisting of shop area, 3 storerooms, kitchen area, separate shower and toilet, spacious verandah.The standmeasures 450 squaremetersin extent. PriceGuide: US$80 000 RESIDENTIAL STAND FOR SALE IN MVUMA MEDIUM DENSITY: A residential stand serviced with water and electricity m with a structure built to box level. Located near a church and primary school. The stand measures 524 square metersin extent.PriceGuide: US$10 000.00 CLIPSHAMVIEWS (IDBZ): Aresidentialstand forsale inClipshamViews with the following features: Access to tarred roads, serviced with electricity, and water reticulation. There is use of septic tanks. A beautiful scenic view of Clipsham Views (IDBZ) and in close proximity to Masvingo­ Beitbridge highway. Approximately 5km from Masvingo CBD. Corner Stand. Stand measures approximately 3 784 square metres. Title Deeds. Price Guide: USD 60 000.00. RESIDENTIAL STANDS MEDIUM DENSITY AREA LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN PANGOLIN: A light industrial property consisting of a 3 roomed building of brick under asbestos. The stand measures 367square meters in extent. Walled and Gated.PriceGuide: US$45 000 Negotiable CITY OF MASVINGO NOTICE TO BUSINESS OPERATORS - 2024 LICENCE RENEWAL The City of Masvingo wishes to inform business operators that the 2024 licensing renewal period closed on the 31st January. However, Council will continue to renew business licenses and registration certificates upon payment of prescribed fees and penalties of 10% per month. In terms of Section 80A of the Income Tax Act Chapter 23:06, it is a requirement that an operator obtains a valid tax clearance certificate from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority to be eligible to get a license from council. Operators are advised to comply to avoid inconveniences. City of Masvingo Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O Box 17 TOWN CLERK MASVINGO Advert No.11/2024 FARM LAND IN DEWURE FOR SALE ASKING PRICE: USD$160 000 TITLE DEEDS CERTIFICATES OF NO PRESENT INTREST DESCRIPTION A farm 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 16m depth and 2 natural wells at the garden section. There is a man-made weir (low headed dam wall) barrier and also a perennial river flowing through the length of the farm. Abundance of various indigenous fruit trees and an orchard and it has vast natural grazing land. The farm is fenced and gated. Gov takes drastic action at Deeds Office From page 1 NYORE MADZIANIKE Government has moved in to investigate the Department of Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property following public complaints on corruption including the case of former Minister Dzingai Mutumbuka’s US$600 000 house whose title deeds were allegedly forged and the property illegally sold. In addition there will be restructuring and sweeping changes at the department in order to curb corruption. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry Permanent Secretary, Mrs Vimbai Nyemba confirmed the developments in an interview with a local weekly, The Sunday Mail. Meanwhile the Reserve Bank has called for drastic action to contain problems at the Deeds Office. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is one of the entities that complained against the state of the Deeds Office. The Unit pointed out that the shambolic state of recordkeeping at the department creates loopholes that could be used for money laundering. FIU also fears that chaotic record-keeping at the Deeds Office could compromise Zimbabwe’s listing as a low-risk country for money laundering and financing of terrorism by the Financial Action Task Force. This would see Zimbabwe being penalised by the global financial crimes watchdog. Nyemba said that her office is inundated with complaints against officials at the Deeds Office. Sources said that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and Police are already inside looking into a number of complaints of misconduct and corruption by the office. In particular, Nyemba said, the investigations are looking into the case of a Deeds Office supervisor, Lyna Mlambo who appeared in court two weeks ago on allegations of facilitating suspects who forged Mutumbuka’s title deeds. “There will be changes in the way of doing business including introduction of staff rotations across different sections, random searching of all staff members, collaboration with stakeholders such as the Registrar-General for authentication of IDs and working closely with the Zimbabwe Republic Police to address any suspected cases of corruption. “Additionally, the department has implemented thorough interviewing procedures for clients seeking replacement of documents and those entering the office. “The Deeds supervisor was implicated in a case involving the fraudulent sale of a property. “As a result, a criminal case has been opened against this employee and the case is ongoing in the courts,” said Mrs Nyemba. Cases involving fake, stolen or duplicate title deeds have been on the increase over the past few years, with some homeowners losing properties. The new measures, Mrs Nyemba said, are meant to prevent fraudulent activities. In a recent interview, FIU director-general, Oliver Chiperesa said: “Sadly, those tasked with running our companies’ registry have over the years let us down, and it is about time something drastic is done to ensure efficiency and effectiveness at our companies’ registry offices.” ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER ZVISHAVANE – The Minister of State for Midlands, Owen Ncube last Monday commissioned a firetender and four service vehicles procured by Zvishavane Town Council. "This is a clear indication of the commitment of the Second Republic to improving the welfare and well-being of residents. Government this year has increased Devolution funds to promote and accelerate development in communities," said Ncube. Devolution has seen Zvishavane town council embarking on developmental programes such as the Mandava urban renewal, rehabilitation of Mabhula sewer treatment plant and Eastlea piped water scheme. Zvishavane Acting Town Secretary, Allan Chaparadza hailed the Devolution program and attributed a lot of the local authority’s success stories to it. "We are grateful that government has given us the equipment. Before the handing over of this equipment we had several challenges but now I can assure you things are much better,” said Chaparadza. Tanatswa Wada, a resident also hailed the procurement of a fire tender. Zvishavane commissions fire tender, 4 service vehicles

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FOR MR CHARLES MUDENGEZI 20 JULY 1974 - 18 FEBRUARY 2024 THE CHAIRMAN COUNCILLOR J CHARUMBIRA, COUNCILLORS, TOWN SECRETARY ENGINEER W KAUMA, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS ITS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE MUDENGEZI FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF MR CHARLES MUDENGEZI ON THE 18TH OF FEBRUARY 2024. OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MR MUDENGEZI JOINED CHIREDZI TOWN COUNCIL IN 2003 AS A COMPUTER SUPERVISOR AND WAS PROMOTED TO SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR IN 2005, A POST HE HELD UNTIL THE TIME OF HIS PASSING. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE LINDIWE AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN. THE LATE MR CHARLES MUDENGEZI CHIREDZI TOWN COUNCIL CTC Head Office BOX 128 Chiredzi ENG W KAUMA TOWN SECRETARY MAY HIS DEAR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 3 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com fifffflffffiflfflfflflff ffl flflffl ffff fifffflffiflffi ffiffl fffflffi  ffffi ffifflffifflffi ff fifffflffiflffffl
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 4 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com 071 689 5703 Chipinge Times & Two Nations Editor: Ellen Mlambo Chibhorani Talk With Sekuru Taurai ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER ZVISHAVANE - Ben Mataga, a war veteran, farmer and former Mberengwa South Member of Parliament (MP) has died. Mataga (84) breathed his last at Zvishavane District Hospital on Monday after a short illness. He was buried at his rural home in Mberengwa yesterday (Friday). Minister of State for Midlands, Owen Ncube said Mataga was declared a provincial hero. "Ben Mataga died on Monday in Zvishavane after a short illness and has been declared a provincial hero. He deserves the hero status because of his contribution to the country before, during and after the war," said Ncube. Zanu PF Politburo member, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi said he worked with Mataga in Mberengwa and Shurugwi and described him as a a dedicated member of the party. Mataga was born at Mataga Growth Point on August 8, 1940. He trained as a teacher and taught at schools like Chaora, Zvishava and Chamakudo in Mberengwa from 1960 to 1977. He was in the Zanu PF wings in Highfields from 1963 to 1964. He joined the liberation war in 1977 and trained at Nzou and Mapaye bases in Mozambique and operated in Chivi, Mwenezi and Mberengwa. After independence he became Mataga District chairman in 1980, He became a Member of Parliament from 1985 to 1990. He was a councillor and council chairman for Mberengwa Rural District Council for 15 years. He was involved in the integration of Zanu and Zapu in fulfilment of the Unity Accord in Midlands province. In 2009 he was appointed into the Zanu PF Central Committee at the Goromonzi conference and has been serving at that level. He saved as Midlands political commissar for 20 years. His son, Believe Mataga said that the family had lost an icon and a father. "He was a family man, a man of virtue. He unified the whole family," he said. In 1997 he won Cold Storage Commission (CSC) for the Southern Region number one prize for being a cattle producer of the year. Mataga is survived by his spouse Spelile Siziba. His late wife Fadzai Sibanda died in 2013. He is survived by 12 children and 24 grandchildren. Former Mberengwa MP, Mataga dies Chibhorani for everyone Chibhorani Talk With Sekuru Taurai Climate change, let’s talk about the climate once more, can never talk enough about climate change, frightening as it might be. Tingati ndiko kushanduka kwekunze. There is no doubt that the climate is changing and now changing fast, not for the better but unfortunately for the worse and may be even the worst. This is happening here in Chibhoraniland and everywhere else in the whole world. You see, during those days when I was still a young boy, days of the mugwada, the rain used to rain, call it cats and dogs, not literally of course. Very often buses could not cross flooded rivers or could spend days stuck in the mud. Many times urbanites could not reach their rural homes for Christmas celebrations as buses failed to cross flooded rivers. Kutodzokera dhorobheni namadhazeni echingwa. Now temperatures get so hot you can fry an egg on the rock and it can get so cold you would think you are at the North Pole. The normal to below normal rainfall we were promised by the weather people is turning out to be nothing but way below normal. Although the rains were late Chibhoraniland farmers eagerly planted crops hoping they would get normal rainfall in their areas. However their crops are now bowing to the sun as if in reverend worship. Some crops lift up their heads during the night but during the day they bend down thirsty and hungry. No water, no food. Very soon animals both domestic and wild might soon find themselves travelling long distances to get the most precious liquid in the world; that is if it doesn’t rain in the next few days. The same will also happen to their owners as wells and dams begin to dry up. In this kind of scenario Chibhoraniland people will need a chibhorani in every village and street. Here government needs to wake up and put in place a national Chibhoraniland Water Provision Agency (CWPA) that will ensure that every Chibhoraniland citizen and animal gets adequate water for survival. We currently have large and small water reservoirs whose water is not fully utilised. It is not good enough to have numerous dams without adequate irrigation infrastructure. We need more irrigation schemes if we are going to avert starvation in the face of a possible serious drought. A lot of wild animals, birds, reptiles and insects in game reserves and bushes will need to be provided with drinking water. There will be need for a lot of zvibhorani in these areas as well. Water is life and we human beings are said to be more of water than anything else. Without water we will definitely perish. Let’s have more water and use it properly. So says your Sekuru Taurai. Kutaura handiregi. The late Ben Mataga.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 5 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The bulk of buildings in Masvingo CBD including the highest office of the Minister of State is not accessible to People with Disabilities (PWDs), a leading campaigner for PWDs has said. Masvingo Provincial Disability Network Organisation (MPDNO) founder and Chairperson Purazeni Jakata told The Mirror that the office of the Minister of State for Masvingo is not accessible to PWDs. Equally worrying is that most buildings only have ramps allowing PWDs into their ground floor whilst most offices are situated on the first floor. “Important places that PLWDs cannot enter are the Minister of State’s Office, Masvingo Polytechnic Library, Masvingo Teachers College and almost all shops around town,” said Jakata. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira did no pick his mobile when contacted for a comment. Masvingo Poly Principal Engineer Callisto Muzongondi said their works department is currently building ramps at most buildings to allow PWDs access. Masvingo Town Clerk Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa said it is mandatory for all new buildings to have ramps. He the town council itself now has a policy in hand that emphasizes the recruitment of PWDs. “It is mandatory for all CBD and commercial buildings to have ramps. We don’t approve the plan if the building does not cater for PWDs. All recently constructed buildings and those under construction all have ramps. “We have an employment policy that caters for PWDs. Some of the jobs require manual labour and some PWDs are therefore disadvantaged,” he said. Highest office in Masvingo not accessible to PWDs Special Feature on Disability Ezra Chadzamira.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page 6 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU – The patriarchal nature of the Zimbabwean society is one of the biggest factors weighing down on women with disabilities, Nyasha Mahwende, the director of the Disability Voices of Zimbabwe has said. Mahwende told The Mirror in an interview that women under Zimbabwean culture are valued according to the amount of domestic chores they perform for the family and their husbands. Unscrupulous men also use women living with disabilities for rituals, added Mahwende. Another burden and a humiliating one is that women with disabilities have to depend on others for their private health issues and hygiene including managing menstrual periods. She called upon society to support women living with disabilities. “Women with disabilities have so many challenges that they experience daily and chief among them is patriarchal societies. The expectations around a woman in a Zimbabwean society are high particularly with regards to the house chores. "A woman who is not able to accomplish some or all house chores is looked down or frowned upon by the community and hence you find women with disabilities going beyond what they can handle in order to please the patriarch. “I personally am living with disability and there are chores that I cannot do as a result. This puts a lot of pressure on me to match what able bodied women can do. When I fail to match that, I like other women with disabilities feel inadequate because our societies don’t empathise and support us. "The whole system of womanhood in Zimbabwe is centred on what a woman can do at household level,” she said. Mahwende said many women and children with disabilities are rejected by their families and communities for failing to meet society’s expectations. "We are calling upon people who live with people with disabilities to support them and love their wives in this journey of life," she said. Nyasha said the greatest test for women with disability is when they start dating or are getting into marriage. She said a number of women with disabilities have been abused by unscrupulous men who use them for rituals. “Marriage is a big headache for women with disabilities because in-laws and other members of the extended family have expectations of the duties that the new daughter-in-law must perform. Failure to perform such duties results in frosty relationships. "We receive a lot of reports that some men use women living with disabilities for rituals. There is a belief that sex with a woman who has a disability makes a man rich. “Some women with disabilities face humiliation daily of having to depend on others, especially on private issues like menstrual health management,” said Mahwende. Patriarchy weighs down on women with disabilities Nyasha Mahwende.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page 7 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU – An advocate on issues to do with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Nigel Tahwa has called upon Gweru City Council to enforce the construction of buildings with disability friendly infrastructure. He said such structures were not available in most hospitals, courts, schools and other public places. It was necessary for the City to ensure pavements and buildings that can easily be accessed by people using wheel chairs, said Tahwa. He also said that the abuse of dangerous drugs was getting out of hand for PWDs. At the same time youth with disabilities are failing to access hospital drugs for their health. Tahwa works with organisations like Jairos Jiri, Mudavanhu, and St Daniels among others. Gweru City Council spokesperson Vimbai Chingwaramuse said they are working to improve services for PWDs. She said they recently opened a disability desk at council to ensure that their concerns are heard. "As PWDs, we are calling upon Government and development partners to strengthen our access to public places so that we get equal services. "We are also having challenges with some of our counterparts who are abusing drugs and substances. We are calling upon development partners to step up campaigns against gender based violence as well as drugs and substances abuse," he said. Gweru City urged to enforce disability friendly infrastructure INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - Bothwell Mahachi (23), a wheelchair bound musician living in Ward 4, the most drug infested area in Chiredzi has joined the fight against drugs. He composed a single called Siya Mutoriro. Mutoriro is one of the most abused drugs in the country. He however, is looking for money to record the song and is reaching out to people by playing the song at gatherings. "I wrote the song after realizing that many young people in my ward are abusing drugs. The song is for awareness," said Mahachi. Mahachi who was born with both legs and hands impaired. "My hope is for my music to reach many youth so that they see the dangers of drung abuse," said Mahachi. Mahachi was born in Chiredzi and did his primary and secondary education at Jairos Jiri in Harare. Apart from writing songs, he is also an artist who does fine art but however all of this is not providing him with income due to lack of exposure. "I am also an artist, I do fine art but the biggest challenge is that I have nowhere to showcase my drawings and I do not have enough equipment for drawing," said Mahachi. Wheelchair bound musician joins fight against drugs Bothwell Mahachi. Nigel Tahwa.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 9 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Business News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – With a production of 120 tonnes of sugarcane per hectare in 2023, Samson Sigauke is the Tongaat Hullet Zimbabwe Overall Best Out grower Of the Year. He received the accolade at a function held at Triangle Country Club last Friday. Some 1 200 farmers from five mills were considered for the competition. Apart from being the overall Best Farmer, Sigauke was the Best Farmer in the Medium Category. There were six categories in which farmers competed. Sigauke who is from Triangle Mill Group was also noted for being hands on and was good on Safety Health Environment (SHE) issues. Tongaat outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Aiden Mhere who was the guest of honor said the awards were there to increase yields by encouraging farmers to produce more. Twenty-three other farmers won prizes in different categories. Sigauke walked away with 45 bags of Urea, 20 bags of Single SuperPhosphate(SSP), 20 bags of Muriate of Potash(MoP), 20 litres of pre emergency, 20 litres of post emergency, a shield, a certificate and a trophy. The farmers are also grouped according to their mills and these are Triangle Mill Group, Triangle Estate, Hippo Valley Estates Mill Group, Hippo Valley Mill Group and Mkwasine Mill. The six categories in the competition were Best Female, Best Youth Outgrower, Best Small Scale Plot, Best Medium Plot and Best Large Plot Sigauke started sugarcane farming as a medium scale farmer in 1998 at his 49 hactre farm in Mpapa. Sigauke who is a former Tongaat Agriculture assistant worked for the company for 25 years before he retired to focus on his farm in 1998. Speaking in an interview with The Mirror, Sigauke said his secret is being hands on and working full-time on the farm. He said he continues to learn about sugarcane even though he has been involved for almost his entire life. “My secret is being a hands-on and working fulltime on the farm. I always look for and embrace new knowledge. “I am one of the first farmers who was enrolled for the sugarcane farmer certificate when it was introduced by Zimbabwe Sugar Association (ZSA) in 2018 and the knowledge I attained from that is out of this world,” said Sigauke. Other winners were: Small scale catergory, Taona Bande (Triangle Mill Group), Ishmael Chigumo (Hippo Mill Group), Kuche Njodzi (Mkwasine Mill Group), Effort Musandinani (Hippo Valley Estates Mill Group) and Musisisnyani Livombo (Triangle Estate Milling Group). Medium Scale farmers category: James Poshai (Hippo Mill Group), Obert Maganda (Mkwasine Mill Group), Titos Chimange (Hippo Valley Estastes Mill Group) and Mushaladzi Musisinyani (Triangle Milling Group). On Large scale only three farmers won due to the fact that there are few farmers with more than 100 hactres. The winners were Francis Moyo ( Triangle Milling Group), Scrudo which is a subsidiary of Croco Motors (Hippo Valley Milling Group) and Stanley Chipere (Mkwasine Milling Group). Sigauke is the Sugarcane Out grower of The Year Samson Sigauke (center) and his wife receiving their award from outgoing Tongaat CEO Aiden Mhere .

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Business news Page10 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – Chinese companies must do social corporate responsibility like any other corporates including building roads, Shurugwi mayor, Fanuel Machaya has suggested. Machaya told Midlands Resident Minister of State, Owen Ncube during the commissioning of a fire tender on Monday that his council was planning to approach Chinese mining companies in Shurugwi so they can also be involved in the building and maintenance of roads. He said that roads in the town are in a bad state and the local authority did not have enough resources to attend to them. He also alluded to the problem of water and said there were plans to approach Zimasco for assistance. “We are happy with the Minister’s visit and the guidance he gives us. What we however, lack are good roads and we want to engage Chinese miners so that they can help us in that regard as part of their social corporate responsibility. “We also have plans to approach Zimasco so that it helps us with projects to enhance water supply,” said Machaya. He said the situation at the local hospital was also bad and the local authority was forced to make some donations recently including lights. He said the mortuary was also in a bad state. Ncube hailed the local authority for implementing devolution projects. “Devolution funds play a critical role in enabling local authorities to implement various crucial projects that are directly benefiting our rural communities. Devolution ensures local decision making targeted at development that addresses the unique needs and challenges faced by communities,” said Ncube. Shurugwi Town Council had implemented several key projects through Devolution and they include Mambowa nickel shaft water projects , construction of Sebenga Clinic and Makusha ablution facilities. Jaison Javangwe, a resident expressed her appreciation at the acquisition of the fire tender. She said two shops were gutted by fire at Mumvurwi Business Center in January this year. “We had an incident at Mumvuri where two shops were gutted by fire in January and a lot of property was lost. With this fire tender everyone will be safe because the tender carrys 5000 liters of water,” said Javangwe. Chinese companies must do social corporate responsibility – Shurugwi mayor INVITATION FOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIVE BIDDING REF STC /ADM 01/2024 DATE 20/02/2024 Shurugwi Town Council is inviting bids from reputable Companies and praz registered suppliers for the following: PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME STC/ADM 01/2024 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PPE AND CORPORATE WEAR 29 FEBRUARY 2024 AT 1100HRS PUBLICATION DATE: 20/02/2024 CLOSING DATE: 29/02/2024 TIME: 1100HRS DELIVERY PLACE: SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, TOWN HOUSE, PROCUREMENT OFFICE The bidding documents will be issued upon payment of non-refundable usd 10/RTGS Equivalent or free for soft copy upon request on the following email: [email protected] and on praz portal Submission of bids COMPLETED BIDDING DOCUMENTS must be enclosed in sealed envelope, endorsed on the outside with the advertised PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER AND DATE, THE CLOSING DATE AND DESCRIPTION. BIDS must be deposited in a TENDER BOX at Shurugwi Town Council Town House addressed to the TOWN SECRETARY SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, P.O BOX 125 SHURUGWI on or before 1100 HOURS on the closing date 29 FEBRUARY 2024. Specifications are found in the bidding documents. NOTE: Bidders are free to witness the opening of bids on the closing date and time. Late submission will not be accepted. INVITATION FOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIVE BIDDING REF STC /ADM 01/2024 DATE 23/02/2024 Shurugwi Town Council is inviting bids from reputable Companies and praz registered suppliers for the following: PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME STC/ADM 01/2024 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STATIONARY AND COMPUTER CONSUMABLES 05 MARCH 2024 AT 1100HRS PUBLICATION DATE: 23/02/2024 CLOSING DATE: 05/03/2024 TIME: 1100HRS DELIVERY PLACE: SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, TOWN HOUSE, PROCUREMENT OFFICE The bidding documents will be issued upon payment of non-refundable usd 10/RTGS Equivalent or free for soft copy upon request on the following email: [email protected] and on praz portal Submission of bids COMPLETED BIDDING DOCUMENTS must be enclosed in sealed envelope, endorsed on the outside with the advertised PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER AND DATE, THE CLOSING DATE AND DESCRIPTION. BIDS must be deposited in a TENDER BOX at Shurugwi Town Council Town House addressed to the TOWN SECRETARY SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, P.O BOX 125 SHURUGWI on or before 1100 HOURS on the closing date 05 MARCH 2024. Specifications are found in the bidding documents. NOTE: Bidders are free to witness the opening of bids on the closing date and time. Late submission will not be accepted. Fanuel Machaya.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 12 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Agriculture News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – The Government’s call for farmers to shift from maize to small grains is being frustrated in Chiredzi by quail birds that are invading the district from Gonarezhou Game Park. Ndhali villagers told the Minister Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Mangaliso Ndlovu at a meeting on Wednesday that small grains are proving to be worse than maize because they harvest nothing completely because of quail birds. The meeting was an engagement between the Ministry and the community. Also attending the meeting were Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister, Ezra Chadzamira, District Development Coordinator (DDC) Lovemore Chisema, Chiredzi East Legislator, Siyaki Mundungehama and Chief Tshovani. “You tell us to grow small grain crops but we get nothing because quail birds from Gonarezhou always destroy our crops and we are left with nothing, there is hunger every year caused by these birds,” said Fanuel Chizhombe. Ndlovu said there is funding set aside to control quail birds and he was going to ensure that Chiredzi gets its allocation. “I have heard you. I am sure there is an allocation for the control of quail birds so I will make sure that the problem is solved,” said Ndlovu. Quail birds frustrate small grains programme in Chiredzi Mangaliso Ndlovu.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 13 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Enviroment News ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI - In the 80s’ and 90s’ when Chamber of Mines affiliated companies employed over 60 000 workers countrywide, the total fatalities per year barely exceeded 19. It would cause an outcry when the figure got to 21. In 2023 the Midlands Province alone recorded an astounding 45 fatalities and another 13 were killed in January 2024 alone. Under normal circumstances this situation must be declared a national disaster. On Monday, the Environment Management Authority (EMA), Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, mining groups and other stakeholders gathered at a lodge in Shurugwi to create awareness on mining safety and reduce accidents and fatalities. A ministry official who spoke at the workshop blamed haphazard mining systems and the failure to employ qualified mine managers as some key causes of accidents. The officer accused miners of not complying with mining and safety rules. Ministry of Mines Midlands engineer, Joel Musekiwa said miners were too daring and working at old mines like Germany shafts where rocks are loose and poisonous gases are frequently encountered. "Accidents are increasing and we are here to educate you on how to curb this problem. We realise that inexperienced miners are sometimes put at the forefront in underground shafts thereby causing accidents. People come straight from Gokwe where the core business is growing cotton and suddenly they are thrown in the deep end of the mines without any experience. What should you expect? Accidents of course. “Avoid mining in old shafts like Germany shafts, they are now death traps and don't cut off pillars supporting the mine. Gas and loose rocks are also causing fatalities in the mine sector," said Musekiwa. Julio Majera, a mines engineer said that Shurugwi and Mberengwa had the highest fatality rates in the Midlands Province. "During the year 2023 an estimated 45 miners were killed in accidents in the Midlands Province. A further 13 were killed in January 2024 alone. Let us be vigilant when mining especially during the rainy season. Mine owners should take safety measures to the employees to avoid loss of life," said Majera. EMA spokesperson Oswald Ndlovu emphasised the need to do Environment Impact Assessment as this results in well informed decisions. "This year every miner should put their houses in order. Whenever you contract someone to mine on your area make sure they close the pits. It's not EMA's responsibility to close those dumping areas," said Ndlovu. EMA also complained against littering at the mines. "We are witnessing a lot of littering at mine premises. Cleaning up is now compulsory and if you don’t do that the law will punish you," said Ndlovu. Delegates at the workshop complained against the absence of Chinese mining entities and Zimasco. "We had complaints against Zimasco's dumping sites where three children lost their lives. The company should also be here attending this workshop. We expect Chinese miners here, they are mining all over Shurugwi causing air pollution by blasting," said Sarah Zvenyika . Midlands reports shocking 57 mining fatalities Soda Zhemu.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 14 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Health News ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - The Ministry of Health and Child Care and its partners will give free treatment to women with obstetric fistula at Mashoko Christian Hospital from March 5-16 next month. This is according to a notice released by the Ministry. Masvingo Provincial Medical Director (PMD), Dr Amadeus Shamu confirmed the development to The Mirror. Obstetric fistula is a serious childbirth injury causing a hole in the birth canal that results in abnormal connection between rectum and the vagina. The problem of obstetric fistula in Zimbabwe is so serious that for three campings done at Mashoko in March, September and November last year, a record of 89 women were repaired. Tendai Shayamano, a woman who spoke to The Mirror said the surgical closure of an obstetric fistula is the most effective way to treat the condition. A female medical doctor who preferred anonymity said symptoms of obstetric fistula include flatulence, urinary incontinence, or fecal incontinence, which may be continual or only happen at night, foulsmelling vaginal discharge, irritation or pain in the vagina or surrounding areas and pain during sexual activity among other symptoms. “The Ministry of Health and Child Care with support from partners has a program of free treatment to women with a condition of fistula. The venue for the free treatment is Mashoko Christian Hospital from March 5-16, 2024. “Assist every woman who have such a condition of seepage urine and faeces or those who have child birth injury. They should call for free booking and referral-toll free at 08080231 and get free treatment. Booking is ongoing from 5 pm to 7pm,” reads the notice. Min of Health to give free obstetric fistula treatment 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 Dr Douglas Mombeshora.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 15 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Political News MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Zanu PF-controlled marshals have invaded city ranks in Kwekwe where they have taken charge of traffic and are collecting fees from pirate taxis. This was said by Kwekwe Ward 3 Councillor, Pikurai Msipa at the local authority’s full council meeting held two weeks ago. The local authority is as a result struggling to rid the roads of illegal pirate taxis and collect revenue from designated vendors’ stalls, alleged Msipa. ZANU PF councillor Makomborero edu Mlambo of Ward 8 Amaveni conceded that council was losing revenue but disputed allegations that marshals illegally collecting money from pirate taxis were from his party. Msipa alleged that the marshals move around in Zanu PF regalia and they are controlled by powerful party officials in the Midlands. “The situation is so bad that even the local authority’s marshals take orders from the illegal party marshals. “We are losing revenue as council because there are some people who wear certain party regalia and collect money from transporters in our bus terminus daily. “These people have the power to control our council police officers. Our officers are taking orders from them that is why we are struggling with pirate taxis. “We have pirate taxis for Amaveni and we always see these people wearing a certain party T-shirt collecting money from those pirate taxis operators,” said Msipa. “I beg to differ because there is no one from my party doing that. It’s true that we are losing money and we expect council to do something but this money is not being lost because of people from my party,” he said. Acting Chamber Secretary, Athunas Chidzurira said the only people responsible for collecting revenue are council officials. “We only know of our council officers who collect revenue from our residents and we encourage residents to pay to our officials,” he said. Sources however, told The Mirror that the illegal collection of revenue from the ranks is a corrupt activity that has been going on for many years. Zanu PF marshals invade Kwekwe City ranks NATIONAL YOUTH DAY Happy Youth Day!! On this day our former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe was born. We cherish the legacy he left on independent Zimbabwe. Many of our youths were nurtured directly or indirectly through his fountain of wisdom. May this day inspire our youths of today and renew their hope and determination to live in a sovereign nation that has youths who shun drugs. COUNCILLOR SENGERAYI MANYANGA Makomborero edu Mlambo.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 17 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Education News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - Chiredzi District Schools Inspector (DSI), Petronella Nyangwe has been promoted. She is now the Provincial Director of Education Services, a new post that has just been created in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. She will be the first to occupy the position and she will assist the Provincial Education Director (PED). The promotion is with effect from January 2024. Nyangwe confirmed the development in an interview with The Mirror. “It is true that I have been promoted to the Director of Education Services post and my appointment is with effect from January 2024,” she said. Nyangwe served in Chiredzi District for 21 years as a school head, Schools Inspector and District Schools Inspector. Her landmarks include the construction of the Better Schools Programme of Zimbabwe (BSPZ) Resource Centre in Chiredzi. Nyangwe became Chiredzi Government Primary School head in 2000 and was promoted to Schools Inspector in 2011. In 2014, she moved to Chegutu where she became a DSI. She stayed there for only two years before she was transferred back to Chiredzi to become the substantive DSI. Nyangwe graduated with a Certificate in Education (1984) from United College of Education (Bulawayo). She then obtained a Bachelor of Education (Administration, Planning and Policy studies from Zimbabwe Open University -1997), Masters of Education (Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies) from ZOU (2004). She once taught at Braeside in Harare and became deputy head at the same school. She is the former head of Mabelreign High School. Chiredzi DSI promoted Petronella Nyangwe.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 18 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com 1 Upper East Road Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe Phone: +263-242-307815, 302622/4 Website: www.zimsec.co.zw NATIONAL YOUTH DAY MESSAGE The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Board, Senior Management, and Staff join His Excellency, the President, Comrade Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, and the entire nation in commemorating National Youth Day. As Zimsec we remain committed to building a strong educational foundation through the provision of quality assessment and awarding internationally recognised certificate qualifications, for all the youth as they progress towards building a brighter future for themselves and the nation as a whole. We appreciate the support of His Excellency and his government in ensuring that no youth is left behind no matter where they are situated in the country through the various programmes which ensure access to education for all working towards Vision 2030. ZIMSEC continues its strides toward inclusivity, innovation, and integrity in its assessment practice. As we commemorate National Youth Day, we encourage young people to: SHUN DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE!

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 19 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Mberengwa whiz kid appeals for fees assistance TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – A Mberengwa whiz kid who scored 4As, 5Cs and 3Bs in the Zimsec November 2023 O Level examinations is appealing for assistance to further her education as her parents cannot raise the money. Caroline Shava (17) told The Mirror that her parents are unemployed and survive of piece jobs. She said her desire is to be a dentist. Caroline did her O Levels at Munene Secondary School. “My parents are unemployed and divorced. I want to study sciences at A Level. I am stressed as to how I will manage to further my studies. My O’ Level classmates have enrolled for A Level. I want to be a dentist and I am appealing to well-wishers to help me with fees and stationery as well,” she said. Those who want to help Caroline can contact her on 0776734549, her brother Joseph Shava on 0775930572 or The Mirror helpline on 0719280534/0716895703. VEHICLES FORSALE 0775691380 0771625821 0714812740 CONTACT Caroline Shava.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 20 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - A Chiredzi man was on Monday sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for raping a 23-year-old mentally challenged woman. Magistrate Judith Zuyu found Sinfree Makhado guilty of two counts of raping a mentally challenged woman and he was slapped with 15 years on each count and will serve an effective 15 years. In his defence Makhado of Munjanja Village, Chief Bota in Zaka told the court that the woman was his girlfriend and she consented to the sex. According to the law a mentally challenged person cannot consent to sex. It is the State case that sometime in November 2022, Makhado had sex with the woman in the fields and on another date he had sex with her in a disused building. The matter came to light when the woman’s young sister found Makhado having sex with the mentally challenged woman in the disused building. The young sister reported the matter to her father who asked the mentally challenged woman who told her father everything about the abuse. This led to the arrest of Makhado. Makhadho in his defence told the court that the two were in love and he was not aware that the woman was mentally challenged. Tanyaradzwa Tinago prosecuted. ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – An artisanal gold miner died after he was pushed into a 30-metre shaft in one of the many fatal cases of violence that beset illegal mining sites in Zimbabwe. Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the death of Decide Sibanda (36) at Blue Bird Mine Dija, Shurugwi. Allegations are that Sibanda and Marches Ncube were walking around the mine when they saw Prosper Moyo (36) seated under a tree. They asked Moyo what he was still doing at the mine after the owner of the mine had ordered him to leave the mining site. An angry Moyo then allegedly grabbed Sibanda by the collar and pushed him into an open disused shaft. The suspect fled into the darkness after committing the offense. Shurugwi Police is investigating the case. Zuyu jails man 30 years for raping mentally challenged woman Yet another person killed in mining violence INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI - It was a bad week for Chiredzi Businessman, Lawrence Mahakwa after armed robbers pounced on two of his service stations on intervals of one day apart. The armed robbers hit Chiredzi Lyonnais on Tuesday and escaped with US$860 and then Chivi Lyonnais on Thursday and got away with US$588. Mahakwa confirmed the incident and said three robbers were seen at the service stations. “Three robbers pounced at Chiredzi service station at around 2.30am on Tuesday. At Chivi they also went away with 2 cellphones, 60 litres of petrol and 40 litres of diesel,” said Mahakwa. Meanwhile cases of armed robbers are on the rise in Chiredzi. APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE SECTION 26 (3) OF THE REGIONAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT (CHAPTER 29:12) Notice is hereby given in terms of section 26(3) of the Regional, Town and Country Act (chapter 29:12) of an application for change of use from residential use to institutional (creche), the stand number is 818 and measures 207 square metre in extent. Stand No. 818 Is located on the South-western side of the town centre. The stand is being accessed by a 15 m access road that stretches along Makusha clinic and Makusha ground into Makusha residential area . The stand is bound by STC bar stand No. 993 on the North-Western side , residential houses on stands Nos. 810-817 on the Southern side , stand Nos. 551-563 on the Eastern side and stand Nos. 970-973, 994-1000 on the Western 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 the section 26 (3) of the Act, we are obliged to give public notice of the application and serve physical notice on all adjacent property owners. Any person 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 P. O BOX 125 Shurugwi Armed robbers pounce on 2 Lyonnais service stations GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA HARARE – At least 63 inmates convicted of various crimes including murder will have their sentences commuted to life. This was after Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament for Dzivarasekwa, Edwin Mushoriwa brought the the proposed law to Parliament through a Private Members Bill. The Government has already gazetted the bill after it sailed through the lower and upper houses. Zimbabwe last had execution in 2005 and 61 inmates have been on the row since then until Tapiwa Makore’s two murderers were sentenced to death by Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi. However, Mushoriwa said the death penalty must be abolished in totality since there is a high risk that future Parliamentarians might re-enact the law because the constitution provide for that. “I am worried that other MPs who might come in the future could re-eanct the law because our constitution has that loophole. So, I hope the death penalty is going to be totally abolished,” said Mushoriwa. The move was lauded by Amnesty International Zimbabwe as the right step towards ending the inhuman punishment. Amnesty International has been opposing the death penalty for a long time without exception because it violates the right to life as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. South African-based lawyer, Advocate Tererai Rector Mafukidze who is a member of the Johannesburg Bar buttressed Amnesty International Zimbabwe’s position on death penalty and told journalists that the abolishment of the death penalty was overdue as the law is archaic. “The death penalty serves no purpose. It has been used as a polictical tool to victimise black opponents particularly during the colonial era and post independence,” said avocate Mafukidze. 63 inmates escape the hangman’s noose

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Crime & Court news Page 21 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com The Masvingo Traffic station has noted with serious concern the vehicle owners who are venturing into Passenger Service Vehicle or Public Service Vehicle business without the necessary permits and insurances as mandated by the Road Motor Transportation Act, Chapter 13:15 in Zimbabwe, as an area of grave distress to the police. The Road Motor Transportation Act is meant to provide for the control of certain form of road transportation and allow proper planning and management of transport operations. In order to operate a Passenger Public Service vehicle in Zimbabwe the Act has some four requirements which need to be fulfilled. The Act also provides with pertinent definitions which have a bearing on the Passenger Public Service vehicle and it may be prudent to have a conversant with the definitions which are as follows: - “passenger transport service” - Passenger transport service means the carriage of passengers, whether for hire or reward or otherwise, in an omnibus; or the carriage of passengers for hire or reward in a metered or unmetered taxicab. “taxicab” means a motor vehicle which has seating accommodation for not more than seven passengers and which is used to carry passengers for hire or reward; “stage carriage service” means a passenger transport service provided by an omnibus which conveys passengers or goods or both at separate fares or tariffs for a journey from one or more points specified in a timetable to one or more common destinations so specified and stops to pick up or set down passengers or goods or both along the line of route. To operate a Passenger Public Service Vehicle is a business like any other business which has to follow some certain procedures and processes in order to start operating legally within the transport business. The following are some of the requirements that have to be fulfilled in order to legally operate a Passenger Public Service Vehicle business: - Operator’s licence Section 8 of the Road Motor Transportation Act requires for an application of an operator’s licence before commencement of Passenger Public Service Vehicle business. In order to apply for an operator’s licence the following requirements are needed for consideration: • Schedule of drivers employed. • Garage Inspection report from Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) • Prescribed fee • Identity Card IT should also be noted that an operator’s licence is issued for a specific service for example, omnibus, tour vehicle, taxi operations or goods and is not transferrable. Route authority Section 12 of the Road Motor Transportation Act requires that a route authority should be applied for hence a route authority is another requirement which is needed for one to operate legally in the Passenger Public Service Vehicle business. The following requirements are also needed for consideration of route authority application: - • Copy of Operator’s Licence • Certificate of Fitness (valid for more than a month) • Passenger and vehicle insurance • Vehicle registration book • For stage carriage service of 120 km or less, a fare. • For stage carriage service of more than 120 km, a fare and timetable are required. • Prescribed fee. • Recommended letter from city/town only for stage carriage within 40 km radius of city/town. It should be also noted that validity of route authority is dependent on the period of the passenger insurance cover. Issue of certificates of fitness Section 31 of the Road Motor Transportation Act requires that a route authority should be applied for hence a route authority is another requirement which is needed for one to operate legally in the Passenger Public Service Vehicle business. The following requirements are also needed for consideration of route authority application: - • A person who wishes to obtain a certificate of fitness for a vehicle shall apply in the prescribed form to any inspecting officer and at the same time shall pay the prescribed fee. • As soon as possible after the receipt of an application for a certificate of fitness, the inspecting officer shall examine the vehicle concerned and, if satisfied that it fulfils such conditions of fitness as may be prescribed, shall issue a certificate of fitness in the prescribed form and manner. • An inspecting officer shall specify in the certificate of fitness the maximum number of passengers and additionally, or alternatively, the maximum mass of goods that is permitted to be conveyed in the vehicle concerned. • A certificate of fitness shall be valid for the period stated therein, not exceeding such period as may be prescribed, and shall expire on the last day of a month. Transport operators who continue to operate without an operator's licence, route authority, certificate of fitness, and passenger insurance are hereby warned that they will face strict penalties and legal consequences. These penalties may include fines, suspension of operating privileges, and even imprisonment in extreme cases. We urge all transport operators in the Masvingo Region to review their compliance with the Road Motor Transportation Act and ensure that they possess all the necessary permits and insurances. This step is critical to safeguarding the lives and well-being of passengers, maintaining the integrity of our transport system and to create a safe and reliable transportation network for all Zimbabweans. [INSERTED BY MASVINGO TRAFFIC STATION] PRESS STATEMENT Chief Inspector Paradzai Cephas Mudavanhu Masvingo Traffic Office-In-Charge Phone: +263 39 226 2979 Email: [email protected]

23 - 29 February 2024 Tel: (039) 264372 IPFANI NAUPFIWA/ ZWANINI LANI LIZWIWE Page-T3 Page-T2 Beitbridge gets its first showground Gwanda Municipality receives street lights donations ELLEN MLAMBO TWO NATIONS REPORTER BEITBRIDGE - Zimborders Consortium Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Francois Diedrechsen will be the guest of honour at the second edition of Beitbridge Business Expo Corporate and People’s Choice awards. The annual event will take place at a local lodge on March 23. The awards which fall into 35 categories are meant to promote and award leadership, service excellence and community service in the border town. Zimborders is a consortium of Zimbabweans, South Africans, international entrepreneurs and financial institutions and experts who were awarded a US$300 million contract to upgrade and modernise Beitbridge Border Post. The awards are organised by Beitbridge Business Expo Association (BBEA) in partnership with the Municipality of Beitbridge. BBEA chairperson and Lanaheil Investments director, Dr Anna Muleya confirmed the development to Two Nations. Dr Muleya said this year’s event will have a live performance by the Travellers’ band, an Afro fusion group based in Gweru. The event will start at 5 pm till late. The event will again use last year’s theme, “Beitbridge 24/7”. Proceeds from the event will go towards the development of Beitbridge Showground which BBEA is establishing in the town. “We will use the same theme we used last year because we think the goal is not yet achieved. Businesses in Beitbridge must adopt the 24/7 system so that we have all goods and services on sale throughout the day as travellers pass through the town. All proceeds will go towards Beitbridge Showground Project,” she said. Dr Muleya said the objective of the event is to create a culture of competition and excellence within businesses and organisations and have a day when the whole town attends the annual premium event - corporates and individuals meeting in one venue and celebrating achievements accomplished. This year will have 35 categories which is an increase from 18 for last year. Nine categories will go under public voting, 24 under adjudicators’ voting and two will be decided by the Beitbridge Business Expo Committee. “This year’s event is going to be bigger and better, there will be more categories than last year. This year we are incorporating all entities we left out last year. The program will be interesting,” she added. Categories that fall under public voting include; Event of the Year, Fast Food Outlet of the year, Medical facility of the year, Insurance Company of the year, Media house of the year whilst adjudicators’ voting categories include; Small Business (SME) of the Year, Smart-up Business of the year, Public Service department of the year, Young Entrepreneur of the year, Gender equality recognition award, Clearing Agency of the year and Most innovative company of the year, Quasi Government/Parastatal of the year. Two categories to be voted by the Beitbridge Business Expo Committee include Community Champion of the year (3) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2) Dr Muleya said they are hoping that the event will inspire and encourage businesses and people in Beitbridge to be more competitive and socially responsible. Beitbridge Business Expo Treasurer General, Peter Zvenyika said the event plays a vital role in promoting excellence, fostering innovation and recognising the hard work and dedication of businesses and individuals in the Beitbridge community. Entries for the awards are open to all business types in Beitbridge and entrance fees are pegged at US$80 per person and US$700 for a table of 10. Zimborders CEO to grace Beitbridge corporate awards Francois Diedrechsen.

Ipfani Naupfiwa/ Zwanini Lani Lizwiwe Local news Page C2 23 - 29 February 2024 www.twonations.co.zw ROSELINE MUTARE TWO NATIONS REPORTER GWANDA- In an effort to improve night time visibility in the mining town, the Municipality of Gwanda last week received solar-powered lamps from the ruling party affiliate Gwanda Miners for Economic Development (Gwanda Miners 4ED). Priscillar Masuku, an association Provincial Secretary General, stated that they purchased the street lights out of worry for the rise in nighttime crimes. "The donation is intended to transform the community into a smart city, the town's darkness was concerning since it encouraged crime, the town was formerly somewhat gloomy, but as an association, we are a part of it. We felt it appropriate to help to better our town,” said Masuku. The association will continue donating and helping the town, we promise to try our best and share the little that we have with the local authority,’ she added. Speaking at the donation, Gwanda Mayor Councillor Thulani Moyo expressed gratitude to the kind and charitable gesture by the association. “We are grateful for the donations we have received and they are going to go a long way in improving our city status and alleviate crime in the town, this has opened doors for many donations from well-wishers to come through so that we can make this city safe for everyone," said Moyo. Gwanda Municipality receives street lights donations SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – A consortium of three Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) supporting Mwenezi youth through entrepreneurial projects held an expo to link beneficiaries with suppliers and clients last Friday at the Neshuro Better Schools Program building (BSPZ). Junior Achievement Zimbabwe (JAZ), Silveira House and Plan International Zimbabwe are implementing a three year project titled Youth Community Empowerment and Social Coercion. JAZ and Silveira House are the implementing partners while Plan International Zimbabwe funds the project through grants from Plan International that receives funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation for Development. The expo ran under the theme: Propelling Value Chains for Economic Development. Several organisations including leading distributor of farming and agricultural inputs, agrochemical supply and poultry products Eben Hardware, Zb Bank, micro finance institutions, and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) exhibited their products and services to the youth. Silveira House Projector Coordinator Duduzile Moyo told The Mirror that the expo was meant to give exposure to the youth while creating business linkages with possible suppliers and clients for their products. “Project participants are aged between 15 and 30 and they have been equipped with vocational skills as cosmetology, baking, building, conflict management, and poultry. 60 % of participants are female while males constitute 40 %. We have conducted exchange programs with youth in Chiredzi and Mutare,” she said. JAZ programs coordinator for Masvingo Province and the project coordinator, Aubrey Chimanga said that the project began in May 2021 and ends in May this year. He said participants are less privileged youth from Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 18. The youth would pitch their ideas at a boot camp before receiving US$1 000 worth of equipment as starter packs for their businesses. “JAZ trains the youth in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Over 800 youth have benefitted from the project since its onset. JAZ has taken some of the beneficiaries to platforms as the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) and Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). We also tackle policy issues surrounding youth empowerment,” he said. JAZ Project manager, John Kennedy said youth are also able to access a US$1 000 revolving loan to boost their businesses. One of the project beneficiaries, Trish Cindy Sithole is supplying 600 baked buns to Neshuro and Mwenezi on a daily basis. She told The Mirror that she joined the project in 2022 and was taken through a baking course and given equipment worth US$1 000. EBEN hardware director and WEDO Masvingo province ambassador Benonia Machavuda urged young women to focus and excel on their dreams. She offered professional guidance and handed out branded t-shirts, hats and calendars. NGOs hold youth business expo in Mwenezi Some of the youth exhibting their wares. Gwanda Mayor Thulani Moyo (in suit) receiving the donation from the miners.

Ipfani Naupfiwa/ Zwanini Lani Lizwiwe Local news Page C3 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ELLEN MLAMBO TWO NATIONS REPORTER BEITBRIDGE – The Municipality of Beitbridge (MOB) has allocated Beitbridge Business Expo Association (BBEA), the leading business group in the border town a piece of land that will serve as a community showground. This will become the first showground for Zimbabwe’s largest border town. BBEA is known for organising such annual events as Beitbridge Business Expo and Beitbridge Corporate and People’s Choice Awards which are also attended by people from across the border in Musina. BBEA chairperson and Lanaheil Investments director, Dr Anna Muleya confirmed the development to Two Nations and said the ground was allocated in January this year. The proposed structure of the ground is that it will have Expo Committee offices, a stadium, a cattle holding pen, ablution facilities and exhibition halls. The showground whose size has not been disclosed to Two Nations will be 5km from the town along the Beitbridge – Bulawayo Road. “The plan is to host this year’s Beitbridge Business Expo at the show ground in July. We are raising funds for the development of the grounds. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was drawn up between us and the Municipality of Beitbridge,” she said. She said a showground is a facility that has been missing in the town’s infrastructure. Beitbridge gets its first showground Dr Anna Muleya.

23 - 29 February 2024 ChipingeTimes ChipingeTimes ZIFA reluctant to resolve Chivhu FC impasse PAGE.25 Musa Keys dates Masvingo PAGE.28 ELLEN MLAMBO CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIPINGE- James Mutemera has been appointed substantive town secretary for Chipinge following interviews conducted for the post in November last year. Chipinge Town Council chairman Kingstone Dhlumo confirmed the development in a telephone interview and told Chipinge Times that the appointment is from Tuesday this week. The appointment is done by the Local Government Board. Mutemera has been the eastern border acting town secretary since April 2021. He was among five candidates invited for the interviews and came out best. “I can confirm that James Mutemera who has been acting town secretary has sailed through to substantive position. Council will sit and deliberate on the official communication. The interviews were done and everything is above board. Local Government board has been doing the processes up to February,” he said. The position fell vacant following the dismissal of Susan Dube and Chipinge Town Council advertised the post in June 2023. Mutemera appointed substantive Chipinge town secretary James Mutemera.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 22 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Religious News BY FR ISIAH DHLIWAYO +263773426115 When there is economic crisis,the church is affected and worship is not spared too.Basically worship is the awed response to the saving acts and praiseworthy character of God.and spirituality comes from the Latin “spiritus” which literally means “breath”, signifying Life. True worship improve the spirituality of the Church amidst any challenges since worship in church , is therefore, a nonnegotiable—an essential mark and means of Christian piety, discipleship, and witness. It is of great social and economic importance that worship brings to the community and its members a sense of the enduring qualities of life, hope for a doubtful future, and a sense of well-being and health in the midst of trials and illness and danger. Organised worship which includes praise and thanksgiving ,music and song,and the sharing of the Word improves the spirituality of individuals and communities for better.Worship can be the channel through which people's spirituality is made better even in economic dire situations and make church/ worshippers become economically stable. Worship it's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one! Economic challenges however increase opportunities for the church to minister to the members who are going through tough times through worship.These economic difficulties may also be catalyst for people to realize their need for Christ and appreciate the willingness of the church to reach out and help them and their spirituality through worship. According to Gruber's approach,worship is vital in uplifting the spirituality of a community.One plausible idea is that going to church and worship yields "social capital",a web of relationships that fosters trust.Economist think such ties can be valuable, especially to depressed or economically disadvantaged communities,in that they make business dealings smoother and transactions cheaper.Church going and worshipping in any form may simply be an efficient way of creating them. As churches and their parishioners face economic challenges and affecting her spirituality. Worship comes in and enhances a shift of one's mindset and change your perspective on the world. Worship further push you into your destiny and cleanse you of your past and heals wounds and breaks generational curses. Possibility is that a church 's members enjoy mutual emotional and ( maybe) financial insurance that allows them to recover more quickly from setbacks such as loss of a job than they would without the support of fellow worshippers. Worship especially organised worship which includes confession of sin ,praise and thanksgiving, music and song and the sharing of the Word of God improves the spirituality of individuals and communities for better.Thus worship and wealth are linked too through education. This life always fascinates cause the media and general public embrace church or ( the idea of church) during a time of crisis but in times of peace and prosperity,the church seems to become irrelevant again. Regardless of this double standard,the church keeps people grounded, flushing out the burden of life by providing a bedrock of faith and answers to humanity's deepest needs.The role of the church is vital as it fills a void that the church can only can. If a car needs fixing ,it is brought to the mechanic workshop.If someone is sick ,the health centre or hospital is the best place to seek medical attention .The church is where people go if they are in need of a "spiritual fix".God alone is worthy of our worship.(1Chronicles 16:25) People need to have their spiritual, emotional and physical needs met.2 Timothy 3:1 says "But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come." The spirituality of a community is improved in economic difficulties by worship,when the church show God's love and through economic hardships,the church shines brighter. Many of our religious teachings from our traditions,offer useful correctives to the practices that can improve the spirituality of community in economic difficulties.The pastoral strategy for financial crisis must be used to develop Christians and hence her spirituality.The church has a mandate to recognise the gospel 's message of commitment to and responsibility for others who exists within the context of economic difficulties so as to provide resources and reabsorb. Working together and learning together and sharing love, praying together are all forms of worship that are vital. Economics is not the monopoly of the economist.How a society organizes the economic activity through worship that sustains life will be rooted on beliefs and values of all its members.As a Christian they rather do not work to earn money for social status rather to help neighbours and give glory to God through worship hence improve one's spirituality within a community. It is notably observed that individuals flourish best in a society that defends and uphold oneness and maintains the common good.John 13:34-35,15:9- 12; this is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you ".St John, the theologian of charity par excellency states explicitly that charity is not love that is acquired and perfected by purely human effort,it is gift infused in us by God.It makes us one with God through Christ and must then extend to all whom God loves all men in general and our neighbour in particular,by so doing and economical stressed community is rejuvenated .Love of neighbour occuies a central position in Christian spirituality Human beings actualise their moralselves in making economic choices and through participation in the economic system.Given the reality of human sin ,the economic control should not be in the hands of the few,but distribute economic power to man.Worship entails love and sharing. Thus worship in economic crises,is vital,as it remind Christians that we are not called to be mere economic actors ,but stewards . Everything we act ,we do and everything we own truly belongs to God and is to be at the disposal of kingdom purposes.This world is not our home and our treasure is not found here .We are to do all,invest all,own all,purchase all to the glory of God.(Al Mohler 2008). ©05/02/2024 . Theological Reflection on how worship can improve the spirituality of a community in economic difficulties

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Religious news Page 23 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com In describing the good news Solomon wrote,as cold waters to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far away country(Prov 25:25). The gospel is good news/glad tidings of the good things which God did in Christ, Authorized (King James) Version Romans 10:15 and how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! In his letter to the Romans the apostle of grace established a fundamental fact that the gospel is about a PERSON who is the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord(Rom 1:3). The gospel is good news not BAD or SAD news,contrary to popular opinions and religious beliefs in christendom the gospel is not about hell fire,the wrath of God or the coming judgement. The gospel is a specific,detailed and well collaborated message with its own facts,tenses,charter and commitment. Paul in his letter to the Corinthian church highlighted the three cardinal facts of the gospel(1 Cor 15:3-4),the death,burial and resurrection of Christ,these facts are the basic foundation of the apostolic message. These facts must be painstakingly explained in light of Christ within the framework of the Scriptures, It is in explaining these facts that faith for salvation is birthed as the Scripture says faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word,the preaching of Christ, Rom 10:17 The good news is not telling people to forsake theirs sins first before they come to Christ(stealing,lying,drinking, prostitution or adultery),the good news is telling people what God DID in Christ FREELY which made forgiveness of sins,reconciliation,the free gift of salvation,life and immortality,the indwelling of the Spirit and justification available to ALL men. We tell people that the death He(Jesus) died was substitutionery in nature(it was our own death)just as the book of Romans states the the wages of sin is death[Rom 6:23],Jesus died for us,with us and as us its called identification,this he did to free humanity from the penalty,power and presence of sin,his death removed the barrier,hostility and enmity that existed between God and man(Rom 5:6-11),he(Jesus)died the Just for the unjust that he might bring us back to God. His death brought PEACE. The death of Jesus was a substitution It was a payment of sins[John 1:29,Mat 26:28,Heb 9:22] It was a reconciliation(Rom 5:10) It was a ransom[Mark 10:45,1 Tim 2:6] Its not what we DO that save us but what was DONE for US,we are only asked to believe and rest in the finished work of Christ as Jesus once told the Jews of his day as he was answering their question. Then(Jews) said they unto him,what shall we do that we might work the works of God,Jesus answered and said unto them this is the work of God that ye BELIEVE on him who he hath sent. Hence the gospel is for whosoever believes in him(a Person and in what he did through his death,burial and resurrection) (John 3:16,Rom 1:16,Acts 16:30-31) Topic; Understanding the gospel Pastor Trymore Dzobo.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 24 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late THEODORAH NGWENYA who died on 5 FEBRUARY 2024 at MASVINGO. 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: NOMPUMELELO MATARUSE, 7107 MANGWANDI STREET TARGET KOPJE, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late KUDZAI CHUMA who died on 14 JANUARY 2022 at MORGENSTER. 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: LOVEMORE CHUMA, 18 EBONY ROAD RHODENE, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SAUL MAGO who died on 23 OCTOBER 2019 at MASHOKO HOSPITAL, BIKITA. 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: SABINA PARAFINI, VILLAGE 2 NGWONA CHIEF NHEMA, ZAKA NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late LAWRENCE KONDIRA who died on 28 AUGUST 2020 at MASVINGO. 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: ROSELYN SHUMBA, HOUSE NO 28179 MUSHANDIKE STREET HILLSIDE, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late PRICILLA MAZAMBA who died on 4 JANUARY 2023 in 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: AMANDA TARIRO NYANGUWO, HOUSE NO 4750 MHAKURE STREET RUJEKO B, MASVINGO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late VICTOR KALIYATI who died on 21 JULY 2023 at 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 23 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: JONATHAN MASAUSO KALIYATI, 148 MARIMBA ROAD MATSHEUMHLOPE, BULAWAYO NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late ANASTANCIA MATEREKE who died on 9 JANUARY 2021 at MASVINGO. 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 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 APPLICANT: TAKUDZWA GARAUZIVE, HOUSE NO 19404 ZVITA STREET RUJEKO C, MASVINGO LIQUOR LICENCE First schedule (Section 2) FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12) Application for the issue of a Part 11 Liquor License. Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue of COCKTAIL BAR LIQUOR LICENCE in respect of premises situated at STAND NO 790 MUTAUSI PARK, GWERU trading as EAGLE’S NEST COCKTAIL BAR. All persons who have any objections to the application may lodge their objections in writing with the Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare not later than 14 days from the day of publication. DATED AT MASVINGO ON THE 16TH JUNE 2023 APPLICANT: GENIUS JOEL MAPHOSA, STAND NO 790 MUTAUSI PARK, GWERU.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 25 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ROSELINE MUTARE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- South African Amapiano hit maker and record producer Musa Appreciate ‘Musa keys’ Makamu is performing at the Caravan Park in Masvingo on March 15, this year. Kudzai Matondo the director of 2-kings entertainment and DTL records confirmed the show to The Mirror. He said ordinary advance tickets are US$5 and US$15 for VIP access. “We are hosting Musa keys at the Caravan Park and we are expecting a huge turnout since this will be his first time performing in the country. “Other artists that will perform on the day include the Chillspot family, rising hip hop crooner Bagga and Masvingo’s own Jungle Loco and D’ Varren. Our first batch of advance tickets sold out and the current batch is found at Booties and Diamond pharmacies,” he said. Masvingo Mayor Aleck Tabe said the hosting of regional and international artists in the Ancient City promotes tourism and uplifts local artists. “This event is going to be an opportunity for our local artists to interact and take notes from internationally established artists. It also promotes tourism,” he said. Some of his hit songs include Vula mlomo, Selema Popo, and Blue tick. Musa Keys dates Masvingo Entertainment News Musa Keys www.masvingomirror.com

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 26 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Fourteen exhibitors showcased their cultural entrepreneurial products in fine art, and sculpture making during Saturday’s exhibition at the Charles Austin Theatre. The exhibition was organised by a Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Law school graduate Angela Maduro and Trinity Charity Foundation co-founder Kudakwashe Mutamachimwe who is the project facilitator. They are carrying out a six-month-long project titled: Engaging men and boys affected by toxic masculinity in promoting and preserving culture through entrepreneurship. Masvingo Urban legislator Martin Mureri was the guest of honor, Masvingo Mayor Aleck Tabe, and representatives from the Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, Masvingo Disability Network Chairperson Purazeni Jakata and Disability Amalgamation Community Trust executive director Henry Chivhanga among others attended the exhibition. Mureri applauded the initiative as it is reducing drug and substance abuse, crime rates and delinquent behaviour that most men and youth are indulging in. Maduro said the exhibitors were trained under her project and GZU lecturer in the Department of Technical Education Art and Design Solomon Imbayago was an art tutor during the project implementation. “The project mainly focused on exhibiting fine art. We have 30 project participants but only 14 exhibited. Some of the outstanding exhibitors are Takunda Mashamaire, Lynyale Reason Charuka, and Prowess Chirombo. We also took the opportunity to raise our grievances to the responsible authorities for the establishment of an art gallery,” she said. Maduro held a similar exhibition near Great Zimbabwe Ruins last year at the inception of her project. Engaging men project holds fine art exhibition Solomon Imbayago Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this art exhibition, which celebrates the role of men and boys in art enterprise projects. Art has the power to inspire, transform, and connect people from all walks of life. It is my pleasure to see so many people gathered here to celebrate the amazing work of these talented men and boys. This exhibition highlights the importance of engaging men and boys in creative enterprise projects. It is important to recognize that art is not only for women and girls, but for everyone. The art you see here is proof of that. This exhibition is also an opportunity to showcase the great work that is being done by Culture Fund and European Union The art projects showcased here have been making a real impact in the lives of men and boys. They have helped to provide meaningful employment, improve skills, and create opportunities for personal growth. Through these projects, men and boys have been able to express themselves creatively, and connect with others in a meaningful way. This exhibition is a testament to the power of art to make a difference in the lives of people from all walks of life. I encourage you to explore the various art projects represented here, and to take the time to appreciate the creativity and passion behind them. Let us celebrate the men and boys who are making a positive impact through art Pablo Picasso a cubist artist says that "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." This quote highlights the transformative power of art. It has the ability to cleanse and heal our souls, and to give us a fresh perspective on the world around us. This is something that everyone can benefit from, regardless of gender, age, or background. Art truly is for everyone. I would also like to leave you with a quote by Henry Moore, another renowned artist: "The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote yourself to heart and soul." This quote speaks to the power of art to give us a sense of purpose and meaning. It is not just a hobby or pastime, but a way to find fulfillment and express our deepest passions. I believe that all of the artists represented here have found this kind of purpose and meaning through their art. I hope that you will be inspired by their stories and their work. And finally, I would like to share a quote by Maya Angelou, a poet and activist: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." This quote reminds us of the importance of art as a tool for self-expression. It is a way for us to share our stories, our experiences, and our emotions with the world. For some, art is a lifeline, a way to find hope and healing in the midst of struggle. For others, it is a source of joy and inspiration. But for all of us, art is a reminder that our stories matter, and that we all have something to contribute to the world. Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the exhibition. I'd like to end with a final quote by Pablo Picasso: "Art is the lie that tells the truth." Art is life Angela Maduro (fifth from left) and Kudakwashe Mutamachimwe (third from left) pose for a pic with guests after the exhibtion.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 27 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Thank goodness its Friday Name: Kimberly Sibusisiwe Sibanda Age: 23 Hobby: Exercises Favourite food: Pizza pie

THE Sport THE Mirror 23 - 29 February 2024 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA--The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Mashonaland East provincial executive is accused of dillydallying in resolving a complaint brought to it against Chivhu FC after the club had 12 points deducted for playing against an unaffiliated team. The club lost the championship after the points were deducted after the 2022/23 season had ended. Club chairperson, Marufu Madhuveko told The Mirror that they are frustrated because ZIFA has failed to address their concerns since petitioning the football governing body in November last year. “We are worried that our issue is yet to be resolved. Our complaint is genuine, and we feel that what our executive did is anti-football. We wrote several letters requesting to discuss our complaint with them but they merely acknowledged receipt of the letters and it ended there. “We even wrote a letter requesting to be referred to an independent board, but they just ignored our request. We wrote letters to the Eastern Region Soccer League (ERSL) and ZIFA Normalization Committee but the processes are taking too long to conclude and quite frustrating. The delay in concluding the matter is affecting our preparations for the upcoming season,” said Madhuveko Chivhu FC finished the ERSL Division 2 league on position one but finished second after ZIFA deducted points. Rusununguko FC benefitted from the deduction and will compete in the ERSL Division 1 league should the matter not be finalized in favour of Chivhu FC. ZIFA Mash East administrator, Rumbidzayi Georgeno Makoni told The Mirror that they received Chivhu FC complaints but referred questions to the league’s Vice-Chairman who could not be reached for a comment by the time of going to press. Sources, however, told The Mirror that the matter will be swept under the carpet alleging that Rusununguko FC paid ZIFA officials to secure a slot in the Division 1 league. “The appeal will not be heard. There are a lot of underhand dealings and this is affecting football. Rusununguko bought its place in the Division 1 league,” said the source. Last season’s unaffiliated teams were Orange View, Auto Beatrice, Kotwa United, and St Lucy. Meanwhile the 2024/25 season ZIFA division two affiliation fee is pegged at US$800 for the 16 team league. THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA -- The national schools cadets’ chess championships are currently underway at Liebenberg High School and Runyararo Primary School in Chikomba district. Queens of Chivhu Chess Club coach, Godknows Dembure told The Mirror that the tournament features Under 8, 10, 12 and 14 players. The tournament kicked off yesterday and ends on Sunday. He said the tournament is meant to select players for the national chess team and players for the 2024 cadets’ chess championship and Youth Chess Championship. “We are hosting this years’ national schools cadets’ chess championships to select the national chess players. The championship is an initiative of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation to select the best chess players from the Under 8 to Under 14 categories. The championship is also meant to develop chess from the grassroots and for talent identification,” said Dembure National Chess championship underway in Chikomba ZIFA reluctant to resolve Chivhu FC impasse Some participants at the championships.