THE PAGE-C1 07 - 13 June 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 PAGE-3 Chiredzi people living in South Africa ‘digitally’ UCCZ pastor suspended for pestering girl (17) To page 2 SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – An elderly man evicted from a piece of land he occupied for 24 years was forced out of the High Court in Masvingo on Wednesday after he made interjections during a ruling by the judge and called President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, a ruse. Moses Chirume was among 21 villagers most of them above 70 years of age who appealed against an eviction order for them to leave Clipsham Farm outside Masvingo within seven days. The families had stayed on the said land for 24 uninterrupted years. The villagers’ lawyer, Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, a ruse – appellant tells High Court Judge 75% of Gokwe Town residents use Blair toilets Gokwe acting Town Secretary Engineer Melsen Masukume.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MASVINGO: RHODENE HOUSE FOR SALE: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 4 bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite, lounge, dining, kitchen bathroom with tub and separate toilet. Acottage with one bedroom, kitchen, dining and toilet. The stand measures 2145 square metres in extent. Title Deeds. Price Guide: US$120 000 Negotiable COMMERCIALPROPERTYFOR SALE IN MASVINGO CBD:Atownhouse which has been converted to commercial use consisting of the following improvements: Dining room which is being used as a storage area for paints, first bedroom which is being used as an office with a built-in cupboard, a small room which is being used as a tinting room/ paint mixing room, second bedroom which is being used as a cosmetics retail outlet, with built-in cupboards, third bedroom which is being used as an office, kitchen which is being used as an office, with single stainless-steel sink with cupboards underneath, toilet and bathroom. Staff quarters with a single bedroom, bathroom and squat toilet. Secured front verandah and garage. The stand measures 714 square meters in extent. Title Deeds. Price Guide: OFFERS INVITED TARGET KOPJE: An incomplete single storey residential dwelling of plastered and unpainted brickwork under a duo pitched ABS roof consisting of four bedrooms all with provision for built in cupboards, main bedroom with ensuite, kitchen, foyer from the front verandah, sunken lounge and dining, combined shower and toilet and a separate toilet. Walled and gated. The stand measures 1325 square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$75 000 OUT OF TOWN HOTEL FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE: Situated in the heart of Beitbridge Town is a Hotel for sale located along Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway with great potential for institutional use. It boast of the following accommodation facilities: Dining room with a reception section, bar section, board room, two kitchens and an office. 104 Accommodation rooms each with ensuite. A conference room with a maximum capacity of 250 people and a storeroom. Four staff houses 2 with three bedrooms and 2 with 2 bedrooms plus lounge, open kitchen, separate toilet and bathroom and solar geyser. A swimming pool with outside bar section. Car park for nearly 120 cars. 2 large water reservoirs with electric water pumps. Sewer recycling plant. The property is located a few kilometres from the Beitbridge border post. Land size: 7.8339 hectares. Price Guide: USD$2 500 000 (plus VAT) BUSHMEAD RESIDENTIALSTAND FOR SALE: Aresidential stand for sale in Bushmead Township with the following features: access to gravel roads, electricity, water reticulation, use of septic tanks. The stand measures 4 811 square meters in extent .With title deeds.Price Guide: US$35 000 FARM IN DEWURE WEST AGreat opportunity for investment in farming.Afarm measuring 126.393 hectares, 3 quarters of which is arable. There is a basic 5 roomed farm house and other miscellaneous farm buildings. Has a private well with a 16m depth and 2 natural wells at the garden section. There's a 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. With Title Deeds and Certificate of no present interest. Price Guide: USD160 000.00 HOUSE FOR SALE IN CHIREDZI LOW DENSITY: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of three bedrooms with builtin cupboards and overhead fans, dining section, lounge with a fireplace and an overhead fan, fitted kitchen, bathroom & separate toilet. Staff quarters consisting of two rooms and a storeroom; Carport; swimming pool. Fenced & Gated. The stand measures 2477 square meters in extent. Price Guide: US$70 000 Nostro Mortgage Accepted RUNYARARO WEST: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 4 bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite, kitchen, lounge and dining. Front verandah. Walled and gated. Title Deeds. The stand measures 300square meters. Price Guide: US$25 000 Negotiable A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IN CHIREDZI: A light industrial building of brick under corrugated iron roof. The building provides the following accommodation and facilities: warehouse space three offices, a kitchen, bedroom, shower room, combined toilet and shower, occupying approximately 330 Square metres in extent. The stand measures 2100 square meters in extent. Price Guide USD$75 000. VAT INCLUSIVE VICTORIA RANGE HOUSE FOR SALE: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 2 rooms, separate bathroom and toilet both without fittings. The stand measure 256 square meters in extent. Price Guide: US$11 500 75% of Gokwe Town residents use Blair toilets PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER GOKWE – Seventy-five percent of Gokwe residents, a town recently touted as one of the fastest growing in Zimbabwe are using Blair toilets, a situation that is a health time bomb and calls for urgent sewerage upgrade. Gokwe lead master planner, Tatenda Chiteka called on the local authority to immediately phase out Blair toilets and implement stricter waste management practices in the town. Even in those areas where residents are using sewer system, it’s blocked most of the time, said Chiteka. The sewer system is also failing due to age, design flaws and inadequate maintenance. He said Gokwe Town which obtained its town status in 2006 relies on underground water as its main source of the precious liquid. This setup compromises health as water sources are contaminated by the Blair toilets. Contamination is exacerbated by the use of Blair toilets in sandy soils, said Chiteka. Gokwe which grew on the backbone of rich cotton farming in the last few decades has a population of 33 075. Chiteka said that the sewer network which is also substandard does not cover the entire town as it leaves whole suburbs unconnected and they include Sasame 1, Sasame 2, Kambasha, most of Mapfungautsi and Njelele. The Central Business District, some parts of Mapfungautsi Old, and the industrial areas are serviced by sewer ponds. An expert on underground water Precise Panashe Ncube of Green Hut Trust said Blair toilets should be sited at least 30 metres from a water source. “Gokwe sewer infrastructure needs to be attend to as this is a big challenge to the standard of living and the health of residents. “The limited sewer system has seen 75% of the city resorting to Blair toilets and this is a major health concern for an urban area designated as a town. “The sewer infrastructure status for Gokwe town can be labelled as not up to standard. “Nyaradza, a medium-density suburb connected to the sewer network, is currently blocked, rendering the system ineffective and the rest of the town relies on septic tanks and Blair toilets,” said Chiteka. “Immediate action is needed to address these challenges. It is crucial to expand and redesign the existing sewer network, upgrade infrastructure, and implement stricter waste management practices,” he added. Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, a ruse – appellant tells High Court Judge From page 1 Charles Ndlovu appealed to the Judge to show pity towards the elderly appellants and give them more time to find places to go. They are old and they need more time to move, said Ndlovu. The villagers’ appealed for a High Court order to compel Government to find them an alternative place to go before they are evicted. They also wanted to be given five years to harvest their crop and to prepare to leave. Justice Mawadze dismissed the order sought by the 21 families but granted them six months to harvest and leave. He said the courts had no legal basis to order the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Dr Anxious Masuka to allocate them alternative land. As he pronounced his ruling, the villagers started murmuring and asking the Judge where he thought they were going to go. One of them openly told the Judge that he did not agree with the ruling and that Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 was a ruse. “There is no legal basis for this court to grant that order. Generally courts don’t direct ministers on how to operate. This court is simply ceased with the criminal aspect of your conviction. We can’t condone an illegality,” said Justice Mawadze. Justice Mawadze heard the appeal with Justice Sunsley Zisengwe. “I asked whether you understood the judgment and not if you agree with it. This court’s role is to issue out judgments regardless of whether you like them or they make you happy,” said Justice Mawadze. President Mnangagwa. Gokwe acting Town Secretary Engineer Melsen Masukume.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 3 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Chiredzi Round Up Chiredzi people living in South Africa ‘digitally’ INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Seven wards in Chiredzi rely on South African mobile networks for connectivity because there is no connection from the Zimbabwe side. This is despite that Government policy is to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all people are connected to internet. The report is part of the concerns raised by Chiredzi RDC Masterplan team led by Aaron Mabaso. He said that there are areas in Chiredzi that completely don’t have network connectivity hence residents rely on South African mobile companies across Limpopo River. “One of our findings in infrastructure is that there is insufficient provision of infrastructure to the extent that there are areas which don’t have access to mobile networks, “said Mabaso. The affected wards are 1, 2, 3, 12, 15, 24 and 26. Chief Sengwe whose area of jurisdiction is mostly affected once told The Mirror that he misses a lot of meetings because messages sent on WhatsApp don’t get to him. “My area is affected by lack of mobile networks, I have missed many meetings because of lack of network in my area,“ said Chief Sengwe. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Chiredzi Round Up Page 4 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – The Lions Club has donated a prosthetic leg to Tariro Shoko, ward 7 Chiredzi Junior councillor who was born with osteogenesis impefecta. Osteogenesis impefecta is an inherited bone disorder that is present at birth. The 16 year old Shoko who is doing Form 4 at Chiredzi Government High School has been living with the condition since birth. The condition has been causing problems like back pain and internal pain due to the lack of an artificial leg. The prosthetic leg will prevent her from suffering from back pain which she normally suffered due to walking while bending while improving her speed and endurance. Speaking during the function at a local lodge, Health Promotion Clinic Trust medical rehabilitation practitioner, Bigboy Madzivanzira who is also a member of Lions Club (Harare City) said his organization identified Shoko and decided to assist her. “Lions Club Chiredzi funded all the expenses and facilitation and I repaired her prosthetic limb. She had a limb which she had acquired in 2023 from a different organisation and it broke when she fell last year so I had to repair the limb,” said Madzivanzira. Chiredzi Government High School head, Victor Zvada commented the Lions Club and said Shoko is a bright girl however her studies were being affected by her condition but now that she has an artificial limb, she can perform better. INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Chiredzi South MP, Joel Sithole appeared lost in his own constituency when he visited Malipati for an irrigation project groundbreaking ceremony organized by Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT) last week. Villagers seemed not to recognize or acknowledge him when he stood up to deliver a speech. It is the tradition in Zanu PF that when an MP stands up to give a speech, people ululate and clap hands as a way of respect. The villagers showed no interest in his speech up to the end and he then seemed lost and started telling the villagers that he was an important man because he and the councillor were the eyes of President Mnangagwa. “Vanamai ko pururudzaika (Please ladies ululate for me),”Sithole pleaded with women at the event. Asked why villagers seemed not to be interested in their own MP, one of the villagers said Sithole is always absent. Efforts to get a comment from Sithole were futile as his mobile could not be reached for a comment. Another villager said most people in the constituency still prefer former MP retired Brigadier General Calisto Gwanetsa. Chiredzi South MP ‘lost’ in his own constituency Lions Club helps out Junior MP with disability Tariro Shoko poses for a pic with members of the Lions Club standing behind her after the donation. Joel Sithole.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 5 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Tongaat-run Hippo Valley High School held its inaugural career guidance attended by workers from some of the country’s large companies recently. Chiredzi District Schools Inspector (DSI), Aleta Makomeke was the guest of honour. The companies and organisations that exhibited at the career guidance included CBZ Bank, National Aids Council (NAC), Zimbabwe Sugar Association (ZSA), Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ), Avuxeni FM, Wildveld Safaris, Safeways Driving School, ZESA, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, and former alumni of the school. Makomeke hailed the school for arranging the career guidance arguing that the event is important in motivating, guiding and creating a clear vision for the students. “Career guidance plays a pivotal role in guiding our students to have a clear vision, be motivated by the presence of professionals from various fields, and ultimately make informed decisions about their future career paths,” said Makomeke. Makomeke who is a former Hippo Valley High student commended the school for introducing dedicated career guidance program. The School’s Responsible Authority representative from THZ, Lovemore Matikinyidze, praised the school for organizing such a valuable program and encouraged continued investment in similar initiatives. “You are a beacon of excellence within Tongaat; please continue your commendable efforts,” Matikinyidze remarked.Tanyaradzwa Manyanye, the head girl of the school, expressed her gratitude towards the event organizers, highlighting how seeing accomplished former students like Makomeke inspired her to strive for greater heights. Clopas Madyira, the headboy said that he wanted to pursue Medicine and is now more inspired. INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – More than 2 060 girls dropped out of school in Chiredzi in 2023, a masterplan research commissioned by Chiredzi Rural District has established. The report attributed the dropouts to long distances of up to 20km that pupils particularly in secondary walk to the nearest school and called for the construction of more places of learning. The report also said that there were 1 860 boys who dropped out of school during the same period. The masterplan work is now 60% complete. Chiredzi lead master planner, Aaron Mabaso confirmed the statistics to The Mirror. “One key example is ward 13 where pupils walk 20km to the nearest secondary school. Pupils from areas like Masukwe and Pahlela attend school at Alpha Mpapa in Chikombedzi and Malipati High, some 20km away,” said Mabaso. The long distances have forced pupils to rent accommodation in villages near the school where they stay without parental guidance. He said that such environments are particularly negative to girls. He also said that this distance also affect quality of learning and hence lead to school drop outs. Chiredzi district have a total of 148 primary schools (93 registered and 55 satellite, 48 secondary schools(28 registered and 20 satellite schools) and only one boarding school, Malipati. 2 060 girls drop out of school in Chiredzi – masterplan findings Hippo Valley holds career guidance Aleta Makomeke. Minister of Education Torerai Moyo.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 6 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Dear my Sisters and Brothers in the Opposition Movement Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo,Sr Revolutionary salutations to all the Comrades and patriots who love our great country Zimbabwe. I am writing to all political activists, pro-democracy campaigners and leaders of the opposition movement. Comrades when are we going to realize that we all need each other in this struggle? When are we going to put aside our egos and put Zimbabwe first? When are we going to provide the much needed thought leadership in the trenches and do away with this hero worshipping and praise singing? When are we going to change this ´see no evil-hear no evil´ attitude and be honest to the masses of our people? When are we going to see the critical need of building a mass oriented, grassroots and organic movement which brings all actors and players on the table for the common goal of removing the evil ZANU PF regime? When are we going to repent from this sin of monopolizing the struggle and chasing away Comrades who have different ideas? When are we going to respect the fundamentals of internal democracy and the right to freedom of expression in the movement? My worst fear is if we don´t do a thorough introspection, self-examination and have an honest discussion about where we are heading to as a movement, we are likely to be the next ZANU PF if we get in power, ‘not organized like this´. My heart bleeds if I look at the faith and the hope the masses of our people have in us as their leadership, let us not disappoint them. For the past few months I have been talking to Comrades from different opposition outfits, civil society and the people in the trenches. The sad thing I picked is our struggle is too polarized. We all don’t want ZANU PF but what is dividing us are the egos of our leaders. They are more worried about building big names for themselves not saving the bleeding homeland. Dambudziko tirikuita Chimurenga chekugadzira mazita kwete chekusunungura vanhu.To add insult to injury some of the Comrades who are now outcasts, wallowing in the dustbins of history are not sellouts at all as they are labelled. But they tried to bring different ideas to the table and that was their sin. If we are to get in power with such intolerance aren’t we going to be another ZANU PF? I was lambasted in a certain WhatsApp group by my Comrades after suggesting that we need people like Professor Arthur Mutambara to help us build a think tank that helps us to guide the struggle in terms of ideology and policy formulation. They thought I was bidding for AGO to be President and I was lambasted left, right and center. My suggestion was misinterpreted, besides Comrades are we that mean? We need a strong mass oriented organic movement which brings all actors from academics to community organizers together. Academics helping as the Think Tank and community organizers implementing on the ground. A strong think tank backed by a mass oriented movement is critically needed otherwise the fire of the people’s revolution is slowly dying while we are busy majoring in the minor. In conclusion I know the question in the trenches right now is What is to be done? But I would suggest that before we attempt to answer that we must first ask ourselves, Where did we go wrong? An honest conversation (post mortem) acknowledging our past mistakes and where we did it wrong in our previous political programs of action will help us to have a formidable new start. Let’s forgive each other, bring everyone on the table and unite. We have a nation to build. May God Save the Republic of Zimbabwe Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Sr is a political activist based in Berlin, Germany. He writes in his personal capacity and is reachable on his WhatsApp +4917637926572 Letters from Berlin Urban and rural councils, please deliver Most high density suburb streets in Zimbabwe’s cities, towns and growth points are in a bad shape. What we are seeing are potholes and small gullies that make driving and even walking a nightmare. Streets that were once tarred are now covered by soil and gravel. However little is being done to rectify the matter although all this is happening under the watch of rural and urban councils that are run by highly qualified personnel. In an effort to be seen to be doing something Masvingo City Council recently dumped heaps of gravel on streets that need urgent repair. Residents were relieved when they saw trucks offloading gravel on their streets. However many weeks down the line no graders came to level the gravel leaving residents stranded as their streets were now impassable and no one could drive through. Residents who had their vehicles at home when the gravel was offloaded could not drive their vehicles out of their yards and those who were away at that time could not drive into their yards. Some were forced to use their shovels to make the streets passable by car. It was only after The Mirror newspaper had raised the issue that we are now seeing the Municipality running around to level the heaps of gravel it had left lying on the streets for weeks with the job being done haphazardly, more so as the gravel that is being used has huge stones that are pushed to the sides of the streets and left there. This definitely is the kind of poor planning that keeps us at the level of underdevelopment. What is the use of inconveniencing motorists by blocking their passage with huge piles of gravel when graders are not available for leveling? Who is going to benefit from this kind of procrastination? In Gutu District motorists had for years on end to bear the avoidable burden of avoiding heaps of gravel on the road linking Mupandawana with Buhera. This situation was saved by the advent of the past independence celebrations that took place at Murambinda when that road was graded in two days. Much as efforts to repair roads are commendable there is need for proper implementation of what needs to be done. We will not get anywhere with development when city and rural councils have to be pushed by the media or other stakeholders to do their work.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 7 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Kwekwe, Gokwe Round Up PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Kwekwe Municipality was expected to open its drug rehabilitation center on June 1, 2024 that will deal with the problem of drugs that has become a big challenge in the city. The center is an old beerhall in Amaveni that has been converted into the center. Kwekwe Deputy Health Drector, Sister Patricia Shumba told a full council meeting on Thursday that the rehab center will open in phases starting with counseling of drug addicts and HIV testing. The rehub center Is a former beer hall which was converted into a rehabilitation center which the council need to improve the infrastructure inorder to be able to admit patients and offer full rehab services that include detoxification. “Our rehabilitation will be opened on 01 June and we will start offering out patient services that include counseling services and HIV testing. “We are opening the facility in phases beginning with offering counseling services in the first phase, the Second phase will be initiated when we have a well equipped facility to admit patients and carryout the whole process. “We used the limited resources to revamp the facility to offer the first phase services only,” said Shumba. Councilors expressed their concerns over the seriousness of drug and substance abuse in the community and the need to have a full functioning rehabilitation center. “The rehabilitation centre is taking too long to open, we need this facility to start operate as soon as possible because we are losing lives to drug abuse, recently someone committed suicide by falling from a building in town due to drug and substance abuse. “I am seriously concerned about this issue because it our duty as city fathers to provide such services to protect the residents, “ said councilor Makomborero Edu Mlambo of ward 8, Amaveni. PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER GOKWE – Gokwe urban Ward 5 councilor councillor, Philemon Ngwaya has donated groceries and clothes to an elderly woman who looks after her grandchildren and one of them lives with disability. Mbuya Ema Penda who is unemployed stays in Mapfungautsi Suburb in Gokwe. The parents of the children who lives with Mbuya Penda abandoned them in her hands. One of the children is visually impaired and bedridden. “I discovered that there is an elderly woman who needs our help as a community so I worked with my ward committees to get some groceries and clothing for the children and mbuya Penda. “I am told her only son went to do artisinal mining somewhere last year but did not return and the mother of the children ran away living the kids with their grandmother who is not employed,” said Ngwaya. Penda expressed her gratitude to councilor Ngwaya and his team for coming to her rescue. “I want to thank you my children for remembering me and my grandchildren. It is not easy to look after the children on my own especially looking at the condition of the other child,” said Penda. Kwekwe opens Drug Rehab Center Councilor donates to granny staying with disabled children Kwekwe Mayor Albert Zinhanga . Mbuya Ema Penda and her two grandchildren
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Kwekwe, Gokwe Round Up Page 8 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER ZHOMBE – Villagers gathered for Health, Education and Rights (HER) training have called for the introduction of feeding schemes at schools in Zhombe as girls, as young as Grade 5 are dropping out of schools because of early pregnancies. The training was facilitated by Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Katswe Sistahood and held at Zhombe, Joel Business Centre last week. They also called for economic empowerment projects for child headed families. The little minors are lured into sex by older boys who drop out of school and make money through illegal gold mining. The villagers called for an awareness campaign for illegal miners so that they don’t marry young children. They said early marriages and pregnancies in Zhombe are driven by drought which has seen families running out of food. They said that girls as young as 11 are dropping out of school to get married. During a training of Health, Education and Rights ward committees by the HER Kwekwe District taskforce at Zhombe, Joel Business Centre last week, villagers from different wards revealed that hunger and poverty are the main drivers of child marriages in their areas. “Children are dropping out school from Grade 5. They are getting married at that tender age because of poverty. We have young artisinal miners who drop out school, make some money and lure young girls out of school in the name of marriage,” said Janet Chadoka, a teacher. “We need feeding schemes in schools because children are going to school hungry. They are easily lured out of school by artisinal miners with a few dollars,” said Ward 12 representative. The wards HER committeees were urged to be watchdog of their communities and come up with strategies that suit in their community to end child marriages and school dropouts. PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER A Gokwe headman’s son will serve an effective four months in jail after he was convicted of assaulting an 80-year-old woman he wanted to evict from her homestead. Boniface Masanzi (45) of Chief Nemangwe, Masanzi village claimed that he had a right to evict anyone from any piece of land because the land belonged to his father and went on to assault Padias Ngwenya (82) forcing. He was convicted on his own plea of guilty when he appeared before Gokwe magistrate Grace Tupiri. He was sentenced to six months in prison and two were suspended on condition he does not commit a similar offence in the next five years, he will spend four months in jail. Prosecitor Farai Kwatireni said on May 16, 2024, Masanzi went to Ngwenya’s homestead at 4pm and he started smoking dagga. After smoking taking the smoke, he started assaulted the elderly woman with a stick and ordered her to vacate her homestead so that he could take over the place. The State produced medical affidavits as exhibits as exhibits. Headman’s son bludgeons 80-yearold granny Feeding schemes needed as girls (11) fall pregnant in Zhombe Chengetai Chininga. Villagers who attended the meeting.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page10 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Mberengwa, Shurugwi Round Up ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER ZVISHAVANE - Zvishavane Town Council is constructing a three kilometer long sewer pipeline from Escrow Makwasha to Comoil to relieve the old pipeline that is overwhelmed and constantly encountering leakages and bursts. Mayor Takanangana Keta confirmed the project to The Mirror. He said they began in April and expect to complete the pipeline before year end. He said they are using internal funds for the project. “The sewer system in Zvishavane was constructed in 1923 to serve a few houses in Mandava area where Shabanie Mine retirees lived. The pipe line is to serve Northern wards of the town as ward 1, 4, 5 and 7. “The current pipe was put in place in 1923 and is now old and cannot sustain the growing population. As a result of bursts and leakages raw sewer has been discharged into streams and this is a health and environmental hazard. We are constructing the main sewer trunk using internal funds,” he said. He added that the local authority’s engineering department is constructing the pipeline. Residents who spoke to The Mirror hailed the project. They said it will help create a clean environment free of sewerage smell and exposure to diseases. Zvishavane Town constructing new sewer pipeline ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI - Magistrate Sithabile Zungula has remanded a Shurugwi man in custody for impregnating his 13 - year-old cousin. Chenjerai Ndava (20) from Mufiri Village under Chief Nhema, Shurugwi will be back in court next Tuesday. The girl (name withheld) who is about to give birth was impregnated when she was 13 years old in October last year. Chenjerai is pleading guilty to the charge. Circumstances are that sometime in 2023, Chenjerai went to the girl’s residence when her parents were not home and had consensual sexual intercourse with her twice. The matter came to light when the girl’s mother realised that her body was changing and she took her to Zvamabande Hospital where it was discovered that she is pregnant. Chenjerai was subsequently arrested. Tafadzwa Guzette prosecuted. ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER MBERENGWA – Mberengwa East Ward 18 Councillor Believe Mataga’s wife, Celiwe has launched a monthly sanitary wear donation program for primary and secondary school girls in her area. She told The Mirror that her program is supported by her husband. The local MP, Tasara Hungwe and his family are also supporting the program. “The program will start with Grade 6 and 7 pupils at Gwehanga, Mudzidzi, Chaora and Sihande primary schools. Funye Secondary School will follow after that. We will donate 980 packets with each containing 10 sanitary pads. Our goal is providing a sustainable supply that can last four months covering the entire school term and holidays. “Young girls are struggling to access sanitary wear and many struggle during their menstrual cycle. I am committed to ensuring that no girl in the community is left without the necessary supplies. The program also aims at educating and empowering young girls on menstrual hygiene and proper sanitary health,” she said. Her husband said sanitary wear should be easily accessed by all girls in marginalized communities and the initiative will close the gap. Shurugwi man (20) impregnates cousin (13) Mberengwa Cllr’s wife launches sanitary wear program for schools Some of the project beneficiaries. Part of the pipeline under construction.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page11 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Business News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – The long queues at Tongaat Hulett sugarcane mills will be a thing of the past following major maintenance work done at Hippo Valley and Triangle during the off-season, THZ head of Corporate and Industry Affairs, Darlia Garwe has said. Garwe who spoke in an exclusive interview with The Mirror, assured farmers that most of the challenges that they faced last year have been addressed and smooth deliveries of sugarcane area expected. “Farmers should look forward to an exciting season following extensive works at the mills to improve reliability of our milling plants,” said Garwe. The 2024/2025 sugarcane harvesting period started on April 23, 2024. Last season small scale sugarcane farmers faced a myriad of challenges, including long queues at the mills caused by mill breakdown. There was also a mismatch between the delivered sugarcane and what the mills could take. This time there will be controlled harvest. “It is also expected that ongoing efforts to have controlled harvest which matches milling rate will result in fresh cane being delivered to the mills,” said Garwe. She said the mismatch between harvesting and milling rate can also be improved through communication and adherence to quotas to avoid over cutting. “Queuing at the mills is largely a function of mismatch between harvesting and milling rate,” said Garwe. This season THZ is expecting to crush 3 335 595 tonnes of sugarcane compared to last season when they crushed 3 165 058 tonnes. An average of 8500 to 9600 tonnes will be crushed per day. “Daily crush will be varying in line with limitation brought about by cane quality parameters but our thrust this season will be maximising crushing rate to shorten the season and our average daily crush ranges from 8 500 to 9 600 tonnes of sugarcane per day,” said Garwe. Meanwhile THZ has also incorporated the use of CC cameras at the mill weighbridge in order to monitor the transportation of the cane into the mills. Smooth deliveries expected as major maintenance is completed on Tongaat mills Darlia Garwe.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page12 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Health News CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH CORRESPONDENT Stigma remains a barrier to seeking tuberculosis treatment for some. Dr. KK Chopra, a former director of the New Delhi Tuberculosis Center, India State TB Training and Demonstration Center, recently emphasized the importance of accelerating active case finding (ACF) to end TB. Speaking at a TB stakeholders' meeting in Goa, Dr. Chopra stressed the need for systematic identification of people with presumptive active TB, using rapid tests, examinations, or other procedures. Truenat a chip-based, point-of-care, and rapid molecular test for diagnosis of infectious diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19, developed and manufactured by Molbio Diagnostics, was endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) or initial diagnostic tests for pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance TB in January 2020. Truenat is portable and battery operated, bringing diagnostics to the community. The test results are available in about 1 hour, making it a rapid and accurate tool for TB diagnosis. Dr Chopra spoke of the risk groups and the steps to be taken. He highlighted the risk areas and what is required to mitigate the spread of TB. "People living under the same roof with a TB patient are exposed. A patient is infectious before commencing treatment," said Dr Chopra. When one is diagnosed with TB and is placed on treatment and with the treatment working well, one is no longer infectious. However, household contacts and close contacts of active TB patients are required to be screened for TB. "People living with HIV and not virally suppressed have a weak immune system, they to need to be screened at each health facility visit when they go for drug resupply. "Miners and current and former workers in workplaces with silica exposure have a high risk of developing tuberculosis," said Dr Chopra. He stated that epidemiology surveillance is important as risk can be to groups. "Screening in other selected risk groups can be considered after a careful assessment of epidemiological relevance, health system preparedness, and risks and benefits for the individuals in the affected areas," he said. He also called for ACF for people living under difficult conditions. "People living in slums, prison inmates, old aged homes are compromised and are at high risk of TB infection. The elderly by nature, have weaker immune systems, making them prone to infections too. Construction site workers, refugee camps, night shelters, the homeless, orphanages, homes for the destitute, and asylum camps are all at high risk of contracting TB," said Dr Chopra. An area known to house sex workers in India was noted to have a high incidence of TB. "GB Road has 32 brothels, 2500 regular sex workers, and 96 work rooms. In a mobile screening program taken in Delhi, from 23 December 2021 to 19 September 2022, a total of 3924 and 2154 were screened. The total symptomatic was 465. A total of 2154 had an X-ray done. The total number diagnosed with TB was 175, with 81 clinically diagnosed and diagnosed 94 microbiologically diagnosed," said Dr. Chopra. The figures show the need to bring health services to a vulnerable community. The key population covered were female sex workers operating along the GB Road area. Stakeholder involvement is important, and good relationships with community based organizations have seen success in most health programs taken to the people. It is easier for the community to welcome people they are already familiar with them. Accelerating Active Case Finding of TB Patients in India To page 13
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Health news Page13 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com From page12 "An NGO working in the field of HIV/ AIDS that has been involved accompanied the outreach workers from the districts and were trained to identify TB symptomatics through house-to-house surveys "Staff from Area Chest Clinic attended the training. They were taught how to initiate patients on treatment. Staff from NGO as well as outreach workers, including peers working in GB Road areas were trained to identify chest symptomatic. "If a person was found with TB symptoms, the outreach worker noted the details, and one sputum sample was collected. "Before screening, educative and informative activities were conducted in the area. The team had to ensure that sputum sample was collected. If sputum tested positive, the patient had an X-ray taken if positive treatment was commenced without wasting time," added Dr. Chopra. Overall, 6% TB cases were found among those screened. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following thresholds for TB testing for coughing patients: • 5% or more of patients with cough of any duration: TB prevalence is considered high • 2-4%: TB prevalence is considered moderate • Less than 2%: TB prevalence is considered low • For non-coughing patients (e.g., household contacts, HIV+ individuals): • 2% or more: TB prevalence is considered high • 1-1.9%: TB prevalence is considered moderate • Less than 1%: TB prevalence is considered low With 6% of tested people being diagnosed with TB shows that the population has a high burden of TB. Meanwhile, back home in Zimbabwe, community health workers are the eyes and ears in the public health response nationally. Itai Rusike, the Executive Director, Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), a community based organisation that directly works in primary health focusing on prevention said if we talk of treatment, we would have missed the prevention pillar. "Village Health Workers (VHWs) can be the glue that connects our healthcare system to communities. They are critical to health promotion, disease prevention, early diagnosis and referral, and helping people to stay on treatment and stay healthy. "For VHWs to be effective, they should be empowered through trainings. They must be treated with respect and this requires political commitment to support them with incentives such as bicycles, uniforms, consumables and allowances from the national budget in order to enhance their work and motivate them instead of the current situation where they rely on external partners for support. "Since VHWs live in the same community they serve, they experience the same social, economic and environmental living conditions and they are always the first to know if there's any disease outbreak in their community as they have direct interface with the people. "We need a more transparent recruitment process that ensures that VHWs come from the area they live in. Ideally, members of the community should be part of the selection process. As VHWs retire, die, or leave for other reasons, new CHWs should be recruited promptly," said Rusike. Rusike called on these cogs in the health delivery wheel to be employed by the parent ministry. "All VHWs must be employed by the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Their allowances and training must be standardised and paid by the government, with donors coming in to complement the government efforts. At the moment, there is no standardization of payment of allowances as some VHWs are paid by the Global Fund whilst others are paid by the Health Development Fund causing a lot of tension amongst the VHWs as some are paid their allowances on time with others not being paid on time. "The present ratio of VHWs per population needs to be increased as there are approximately 14 000 VHWs in the country out of a national need of about 30 000, straining the ones at work," urged Rusike. "VHWs also need protective gear for the weather and protective equipment (PPE) against diseases such as TB and Covid-19. "VHWs needs the support of intersectoral body, which includes various community structures, as such health outcomes depend on other sectors and community participation. When we talk of treatment of diseases that can be prevented, it means our prevention needs strengtheing," said Itai Rusike, Executive Director, Community Working Group on Health (CWGH). Primary health care is centered on prevention, a dignified allowance ought to be given. • Feedback: cathymwauyakufa@ gmail.com Accelerating Active Case Finding of TB Patients in India
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Health news Page14 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH CORRESPONDENT Food insecurity among Zimbabwean children could further deteriorate in 2024 with the El Nino induced drought. This calls for a stakeholders’ united force to mitigate the severity of the drought, which threatens hard hit areas. Children suffer the brunt of poverty. With 580,000 young children in Zimbabwe living in severe food poverty, community initiatives are urged to assist in the provision of food. UNICEF calls on activities to improve children’s diet diversity and prevent malnutrition. The need to scale up funding grows. Globally, around 181 million children under 5 years of age are in dire need of food assistance. This translates to one in four children experiencing severe child food poverty. UNICEF peals for US$84.9 million to mitigate against the El Nino induced drought in Zimbabwe. With 50 percent more likely to experience wasting, malnutrition becomes a condition posing risk to the affected children. Among these, 580,000 are Zimbabwean children, a number that could rise with the current El Nino induced drought. Well-fed children from early childhood have better outcomes, as compared to children who face stagnant growth. Thousands of children aged between six months and two years do not have access to the minimum nutritious foods in the development stages. The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on child diet quality are still being felt. Compounded with multiple health outbreaks, including cholera, measles, flu, the impacts of the climate crisis, and rising food prices pose a threat to marginalised children from poor families. These factors are all driving child food poverty in Zimbabwe, leading to prostitution of children as young as 12 in some areas, both urban and rural. “Food insecurity among Zimbabwean children could further deteriorate in 2024 with the El Nino induced drought that has caused above-average temperatures and below average rainfall, with a ‘historic’ mid-season dry spell over the 2023/2024 agricultural season,” said Dr Nicholas Alipui, UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe. “It is urgent to address child food poverty today to avoid more children being pushed into a life-threatening status of severe malnutrition.” According to the global UNICEF report, children who consume two or fewer of the eight defined food groups are considered to be in severe child food poverty. Children who consume three or four food groups per day are experiencing moderate food poverty, while children who are fed five or more of the eight defined food groups are not considered to be in food poverty. In Zimbabwe, less than one in ten children consume a daily diet containing five or more food groups, with the frequency required to ensure optimal growth and development. The UNICEF report highlights a concerning link – that children living in severe food poverty are up to 50 percent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition. In-line with Zimbabwe’s Nutrition Narrative, the Government of Zimbabwe with UNICEF and other partners, is implementing activities, under the MultiSectorial Food and Nutrition Security Strategy, to improve children’s diet diversity and prevent all forms of malnutrition. These activities focus on making nutrient-dense foods more available and accessible at household level through a network of community-based support programmes to caregivers known as Care Groups, with links to relevant services in health, water, sanitation and hygiene, social protection, and agriculture. Dr Alipui: “To scale up community-based nutrition activities, additional support is needed from government, development and humanitarian partners, national and international civil society and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.” Community-based nutrition programs addressing child food poverty among the children of Zimbabwe are essential to deliver nutritious, safe, and affordable foods and essential nutrition services for children throughout the country. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) reported in 2023 that more households were food insecure. These households continued to rely on casual labor, locally known as maricho (40%] as the most important source of income, followed by food crop production/sales (25%), vegetable production and sales (22%), remittances within Zimbabwe (21%) and petty trade (14%) With marginalised households living on a dollar a day, casual work, also depending on rainfall, the sector is constrained. With maricho, one is paid immediately after work, making the food consumption pattern immediate. This is the sector most hardly hit by poor rainfalls. Families living in the Lowveld rely on small grains production, animal husbandry, and mostly goats. Seasonal work from sugar plantations supplements income for most households. Irrigation for small-scale sugar cane plantations holders is giving better outcomes with diverse income sources. In Mudzi, communal farmers meet most of their food needs through own crop production. Poor households rely on gold panning, petty trade, and maricho. For Gokwe north and south, 240,506 families are centered primarily on growing maize for food and cotton for cash. Animal husbandry (namely cattle, goats, and poultry) is for affording families. Poor farmers grow mainly cotton for resell and cereals for family consumption. Poor families usually have donkeys for draught power. They generate income through casual labor, or through smallscale gold panning, A total of 139,732 families were assessed from Hurungwe, Kariba, and Binga districts. Livelihoods centered on production of maize for household consumption and tobacco for some Hurungwe families. For the poor households, beer brewing for community consumption brings cash. The Midlands Province sees gold panning being a livelihood. However, high migration in search of gold carries a risk, being away from families, sexually transmitted infections, and fights for mining claims. Despite the good prices fetched from gold, this is an area of chronic poverty and food insecurity. For districts with mixed farming like Mashonaland East, Manicaland, poverty levels are not as severe as the dry regions as market gardening brings ready cash at short intervals. The Zunde RaMambo concept, a time immemorial food security initiative, is currently under threats in many districts as the drought resulted in little or no harvests. The Zunde RaMambo is a traditional Zimbabwean concept that emphasizes community support and social responsibility. It involves individuals bringing a portion of their harvest or working in the chief's field to support vulnerable members of the community, such as: the aged, the sick, orphans, and disabled individuals. This practice ensures that those who are unable to care for themselves are provided for, promoting social cohesion, solidarity, and collective well-being. Zunde RaMambo is a remarkable example of indigenous knowledge and community-led initiatives that foster food security, social protection, and inclusivity. Feedback: cathymwauyakufa@gmail. com UNICEF Calls For United Effort Against Child Food Poverty
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page15 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Agriculture News INCREASE GUMBO MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Chiredzi District Development Co-ordinator (DDC), Lovemore Chisema last week led a groundbreaking ceremony for a solar-powered irrigation scheme that will benefit 65 households in Malipati and mitigate debilitating effects of climate change. The water is drawn from Mwenezi River and one of the crops that will be grown and has a ready market is paprika. The scheme with phase one already completed is jointly supported by Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT) Zimbabwe, Chiredzi Rural Council (RDC) and Malipati Development Trust (MDT). The project is an initiative of the villagers who approached the funders with an appeal for the establishment of the scheme. The farmers surrendered 32 hectares of their fields to the scheme. Phase one includes the installation of the solar facility, erecting of a center pivot, construction of a night storage dam and installation of pumps and pipes,” said Betha. Malipati and most of Chiredzi have been suffering droughts year after year and have resorted to small grains. SAT District Project Coordinator, Lemson Betha said they funded the project after villagers donated 32h of land for the irrigation scheme. “Villagers surrendered their fields for the irrigation and we funded the project. We have so far completed the first phase which include installation of the solar facility, erecting of a center pivot with a capacity to irrigate 34h in full circle, construction of a night storage dam and installation of pumps and pipes which pump water from Mwenezi river to the dam,” said Betha. Chief Sengwe hailed the scheme and said this would provide relief to his people. Chisema hailed Malipati community for initiating the project. Chiredzi Rural Dustrict Council chairperson Aspect Mashingaudze said there are communities that are shunning such projects and said it would be a good idea for Mnangagwa to grace the commissioning of the project. Laiza Jachi, one of the villagers said her harvest has over the years gone down to two buckets of sorghum. “We are harvesting two buckets of sorghum per year hence we decided to start this project,” she said. Groundbreaking ceremony for Malipati irrigation scheme Interested candidates should submit their applications on WhatsApp number 0775691380 General hand Qualifications • Experience in Horticulture, Gardening and farm maintenance • The person should be mature and able to work under minimum supervision. • Attractive monthly remuneration package and yearly bonus. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to fill a vacant position that has arisen at a farm in Gutu Wanted is an experienced IBR/Chromadek Double Layer Roll Forming machine operator. Marketing expertise is an added advantage. VACANCY Send CV to: [email protected] or via WhatsApp: 0714812740 Deadline Tuesday 11 June 2024 Delegates at the groundbreaking ceremony.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 16 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Education News SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU CHIWUNDURA – Midlands Minister of State, Owen Ncube has handed over Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to Gomo Primary School in Chiwundura. He handed over the equipment that includes 20 laptops, a printer, a projector and a whiteboard last week. The donation was received by school head Thomas Mafa. The equipment was donated to rural schools by President Mnangagwa through the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology Postal and Courier Services (ICT) on March 7, this year when he launched the National ICT Policy, Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Master plan, National Broadband plan, The Optic Fibre Network Backbone, Schools ICT labs and clinic connectivity. Ncube said the equipment is in line with Government’s Education 5.0 initiative which seeks to strengthen E-learning and strengthen universal access to education. “These laptops are part of the broader strategy by Government to modernize rural schools across the province from Mberengwa to Gokwe North. This development comes with the vast changing technology and will transform the education sector. “I urge learners to fully utilise these laptops and take their studies seriously. I want to applaud Government for approving the license of the world renowned satellite based Internet provider, Starlink which will ensure fast, reliable and affordable connectivity,” he said. Mafa applauded Government for the initiative. He said this will improve education standards at the school. “I would like to thank Government for this donation. It will go a long way in transforming rural education. I appeal to teachers and students to put the equipment to good use,” he said. Some schools that have benefitted from the program are Riverside Primary and Nashville High School in Gweru and Chiedza Primary School in Kwekwe. Gomo Primary receives ICT equipment CITY OF MASVINGO REGIONAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26(3) OF THE ACT. Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following development on Stand number 27400 Zimre Park Masvingo. It is proposed to change of use from a single family low density residential to residential clusters on the above named stand which is situated within a low density residential zone in terms of the Masvingo City Master Plan. The stand measures 3938 square meters. The application requires special consent of the Local Planning Authority. In terms of the Act, the application is required to be advertised and the owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Planning Authority. The application, plans and any special conditions which the Local Planning Authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the Director of Engineering Services office during normal business hours at the Civic Centre, R G Mugabe way, Masvingo Any person wishing to make objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them with the undersigned within one month of the date of the inspection of this notice. Municipal Offices Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O. Box 17 TOWN CLERK Masvingo Advert No. 33/24 Owen Ncube (white shirt) flanked by school staff and students pose for a pic with the donated equipment .
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 18 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com International News South Africa's ANC meets to decide on preferred partners to govern JOHANNESBURG, June 6 (Reuters) - African National Congress leaders held talks on Thursday to try to agree on potential partners to form a new South African government after the party lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in the democratic era. The former liberation movement has run South Africa since it swept to power with Nelson Mandela at the helm in the 1994 election that marked the end of apartheid, but was punished for its chequered record in last week's election. While still the largest party, the ANC can no longer govern alone and signalled on Wednesday it would seek to form a government of national unity with a wide range of parties. "This is a time for sober minds," said ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula as members of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) gathered in Johannesburg for a day of talks. "We're not dealing with the discussions from a point of view of locking ourselves into one option. We're looking at all options," he told reporters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Mbalula said President Cyril Ramaphosa would disclose what the NEC had decided in a closing address. South Africa has been struggling with sluggish economic growth, high levels of poverty and unemployment, a persistent racial wealth divide, severe power shortages and political corruption. The electoral maths has created a complex situation for the ANC, which will have 159 of the 400 seats in the new National Assembly. The second largest party, for example, has said it won't work with some of the smaller ones. \Its nearest rivals are the pro-business, white-led Democratic Alliance (DA), with 87 seats, the populist uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) led by former president Jacob Zuma, with 58, and the hard-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 39. The new parliament has to convene within two weeks of results being declared and one of its first acts must be to elect the president. The constitutional deadline, which will fall on or near June 16, is putting pressure on the ANC and others to reach agreement quickly. Options could include a coalition government, a minority ANC government with backing on key votes from other parties in exchange for policy concessions, or a government of national unity. ANC'S DIFFICULT SEARCH FOR PARTNERS "We have engaged with everybody and we are talking to even smaller parties. We want to bring everyone on board," said Mbalula. The DA, for its part, signalled on Wednesday that it did not want to join a government that also included MK or the EFF. Any deal with the DA would be welcomed by financial markets but unpopular with many ANC supporters who regard it as a champion of what some South Africans call "white monopoly capital". A group of anti-DA protesters stood outside the hotel where the NEC meeting was taking place, holding placards reading "The DA wants to destroy the ANC" and "Not in our names". On the other hand, a deal with the EFF or MK, which advocate nationalising mines and seizing land without compensation, would be more popular with some in the ANC base but rattle investors. Both the EFF and MK are led by former ANC figures who broke away and are at odds with the current leadership. Zuma in particular openly loathes Ramaphosa, and his party said after the election that it would not work with "the ANC of Ramaphosa". The ANC said on Wednesday it would not talk to anyone who demanded Ramaphosa's resignation as a condition of joining an alliance. On Thursday, Mbalula added: "It's been very difficult to engage with MK. It depends after this meeting if we will still meet with them." Zuma was forced to quit as president in 2018 after a series of corruption scandals, and was jailed for contempt of court after refusing to participate in an inquiry into corruption. He remains well liked in his home province, populous KwaZulu-Natal, where extra police have been deployed this week to maintain public order. The province was the scene of deadly riots in 2021 when Zuma was sentenced. https://www.reuters.com
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page19 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA – Seven unidentified men allegedly robbed two brothers-in-law at gunpoint as they were looking for help after their vehicle overturned thrice along the Harare – Masvingo Highway on Saturday evening. Mashonaland East Police Spokesperson, Inspector Simon Chazovachii confirmed the matter to The Mirror. He said the incident happened around midnight. “It’s inhuman to steal from someone who has been involved in an accident. We are appealing for information that can lead to the arrest of the accused persons and we are also encouraging the public to quickly report accident and robbery cases to the Police,” he said. Circumstances are that Learnmore Munaki was driving a Toyota Fortuner heading towards Harare. He was in the company of his brother – in – law Mponyo Wa Kabuzi Pompon. Munaki was flashed by a haulage truck upon reaching the 153km Peg and he lost control of the vehicle which veered off the road and overturned thrice before landing on its left side. The duo managed to get out of the vehicle and went to look for help from road users. An unknown vehicle stopped and seven men disembarked and began interrogating them. One of the men produced a pistol and ordered the duo to lie down. The gang searched them and took US$ 140, a Samsung Note 20 ultra, Samsung A31, smart wrist watch, a Lenovo laptop Pl and a power bank. The gang covered the two with a fleece and drove off. The duo uncovered themselves after some minutes and were assisted by another road user who drove them to Chivhu Police Station where they filed a report. The value of the stolen property is US$ 1560 and nothing was recovered. Accident victims robbed at gunpoint SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU ZHOMBE - Kwekwe Magistrate Cheryl Tembo has remanded Chinese national Cai Yulong (58) in custody for allegedly murdering an artisanal miner and severely injuring two others who trespassed into his mine. Yulong of Stone Still Mine 10, Marandure Farm in Zhombe will be back in court on June 11, 2024. He is facing a murder charge, attempted murder and assault charges. The incident happened last Sunday at Blue Belle Mine around 3 pm. Yulong allegedly shot Goni Goni (23) once on the right thigh and he died on the spot. He then allegedly shot John Muchawaya (34) thrice. He is admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital in a critical condition. He then struck Lovemore Mapfanya (20) in the head with an open fist. Circumstances are that Goni, Muchawaya, Mapfanya and Komborerai Shariwa (24) all from Tirivanhu Village under Chief Njelele in Gokwe where in an underground shaft at Blackhand 10 Mine in Zhombe. Yulong owns the neighbouring Blue Belle Mine which the four artisanal miners allegedly encroached into through an underground shaft. Yulong confronted them when they came out of the shaft and a misunderstanding ensued. He then allegedly discharged his NZ 75 Norinco pistol shooting Goni once on the left thigh. He died on the spot. Yulong then shot Muchawaya thrice, once on the left knee and right thigh before hitting Mapfanya once on the head with an open fist. Mapfanya fled the scene and reported the matter at Zhombe Police leading to Yulong’s arrest. Chinese shoots 3 Gokwe miners, kills 1 THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA— Chikomba Ward 16 villagers are in distress following the closure of a Police base in their area leaving them prone to rampant stock theft cases, robbery and other heinous crimes. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) closed its base at Nharira Business Center midMay and the nearest Police outpost is now Chivhu Police Station some 30km away. The post covered farming communities as Banza, Bvumbura, Mudavanhu, and Lancashire which have been hit hard by stock theft cases since the closure. Mashonaland East Police spokesperson Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi said they had no option except to pullout because the premises were no longer conducive for operations. “The withdrawal of Police from Nharira was that the environment was no longer conducive since we were now sharing the same premises with Nharira-Lancashire Dairy Co-operative employees. The area was no longer secure for our officers,” he said. Nharira Police base was established over 20 years ago and was manned by officers from Chivhu Police Station on a rotation basis. Nharira-Lancashire Dairy Co-operative owns the premises and some of its employees are now staying at the premises. Police was left with a single room that is affected by high traffic of employees. Efforts to get a comment from the dairy were futile. Villagers who spoke to The Mirror expressed concern at the closure and called for the reinstatement of the base. They argued that lawlessness is increasing since the base was closed. Nharira Business Community member and Gwangu lodges manager, Daniel Chidembo said there is need for the Police post to be re-opened. “It’s a shock that Nharira no longer has a Police outpost. Looking at the rate of crimes that happen in Nharira, we cannot operate without a Police base. “We recorded high crime rates when Police was stationed here and now that they are gone we fear that crime might increase tenfold. Something needs to be done to make sure that the Nharira community gets a Police base,” said Chidembo. Police base closure worries Chivhu villagers SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Regional Magistrate Bishard Chineka has remanded an alleged Gutu serial rapist and robber who severely assaulted his victims and left them for dead in custody to June 7, for trial. Edmore Vangana (38) of Musimudzanwa Village under Chief Chitsa struck his victims unconscious using logs, raped them and left them for dead. He stabbed one woman with a knife on the hands and legs several times before raping and stealing from her. He also severely assaulted another woman using a log on the ankles and knees to immobilize her. Vangana who is believed to have been released from prison under the Presidential amnesty last year was arrested on May 14 for rape and attempted murder charges. Court documents state that he allegedly confessed to raping and severely assaulting three other women during Police indications. Masvingo Police Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said the number of victims who have since reported rape, assault and theft cases now exceeds 14 since his arrest. “His matter is before the courts and I cannot comment on an ongoing case. What I can only say is that more women and theft victims have filed cases against him,” said Dhewa. Chief Chitsa of Gutu born Nyika Chibvongodze even pleaded with Police to arrest him after he received multiple complaints from villagers. He estimated that the number of cases against Vangana can rise to 30. Vangana left his first victim for dead on February 28, 2024. He attacked the woman (name withheld) after she disembarked from a bus at Dokota Primary School in Bhasera. He allegedly grabbed and dragged her into a bush, stabbed her several times on the hands and legs before raping her and stealing her mobile phone. He left her unconscious. The woman later regained consciousness and filed a Police report. He stole two solar panels from Stanley Dzivaguru (42) of Chinyika Business Centre. The solar panels were recovered by Police detectives during indications. Vangana attacked another woman on March 17 around 10 am. He allegedly struck her on the head with a log, sexually assaulted her and stole her cellphone before disappearing. On the next day he ambushed a woman who was on her way to work at 7 am. He allegedly struck her twice on the head and severely hit her ankles and knees before he raped her. After the act, he went away with her mobile phone and a brown handbag containing money and her particulars. His last recorded crime happened on March 29, when he attacked a mother who was carrying her infant child. Vangana allegedly tried to strike the baby but the mother used her body as a shield. The incident happened in the Chinyika area around 7 pm. Vangana struck the mother on the shoulder, sexually abused her and stole her mobile phone before disappearing into the night. Serial Gutu rapist in court
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 20 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com DƵllLJ instrƵcted bLJ Sheriff of the High CoƵrt of Zimbabǁe ǁe are offering the folloǁing moǀeable for sale bLJ pƵblic aƵcƟon. CREDIT CONNECT (PRIVATE) LIMITED VS EDAISON'S EVE (PVT)LTD HCHC606/23 Goods to be sold as folloǁs: ϰ dž Upright Fridge Ϯ X DoƵble Door Refrigerator ϯ dž Shop CoƵnters ϭ X Fridge Chiller Date: WednesdaLJ ϭϮ JƵne ϮϬϮϰ Time: ϭϬϬϬhrs VIEWING IN PROGRESS BƵLJers Card: ΨϭϬϬϬ.ϬϬ CITY OF MASVINGO REGIONAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26(3) OF THE ACT. Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following development on Stand number 27213 Zimre Park Masvingo. It is proposed to change of use from a single family low density residential to residential clusters on the above named stand which is situated within a low density residential zone in terms of the Masvingo City Master Plan. The stand measures 2528 square meters. The application requires special consent of the Local Planning Authority. In terms of the Act, the application is required to be advertised and the owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Planning Authority. The application, plans and any special conditions which the Local Planning Authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the Director of Engineering Services office during normal business hours at the Civic Centre, R G Mugabe way, Masvingo Any person wishing to make objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them with the undersigned within one month of the date of the inspection of this notice. Municipal Offices Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O. Box 17 TOWN CLERK Masvingo Advert No. 35/24 CITY OF MASVINGO REGIONAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION IN TERMS OF SECTION 26(3) OF THE ACT. Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following development on the remainder of lots 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 Flesk, Morningside, Masvingo. It is proposed to subdivide the remainder of the lots 2,3,6,7 and 8 into smaller stands of ± 4000m2 which are situated within an agro – residential zone in terms of the Masvingo City Master Plan. The stand measures 25982m2 . The applications requires special consent of the Local Planning Authority. In terms of the Act, the application is required to be advertised and the owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Planning Authority. . The application, plans and any special conditions which the Local Planning Authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the Director of Engineering Services office during normal business hours at the Civic Centre, R G Mugabe way, Masvingo Any person wishing to make objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them with the undersigned within one month of the date of the inspection of this notice. Municipal Offices Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O. Box 17 TOWN CLERK Masvingo Advert No. 37/24 CITY OF MASVINGO REGIONAL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26(3) OF THE ACT. Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following development on the remainder of lots 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8. It is proposed to change of use from agro - residential to residential cluster on the above named stand which is situated within an agro – residential zone in terms of the Masvingo City Master Plan. The stand measures 259826 square meters. The application requires special consent of the Local Planning Authority. In terms of the Act, the application is required to be advertised and the owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Planning Authority. The application, plans and any special conditions which the Local Planning Authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favourably considered may be inspected at the Director of Engineering Services office during normal business hours at the Civic Centre, R G Mugabe way, Masvingo. Any person wishing to make objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them with the undersigned within one month of the date of the inspection of this notice. Municipal Offices Eng. E. Mukaratirwa P.O. Box 17 TOWN CLERK Masvingo Advert No. 32/24 Visit us at: Yousher House ( Opposite Masvingo Magistrates Court Entrance) – 0772390148 Fish Mart – Tsungai Complex (next to G-Tel) – 0782821979 Shop No.3, Stand No. 360 Hughes Street(Opposite Passport Offices, Masvingo) - 0771309766 FISH MEATING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
07 - 13 June 2024 Tel: (039) 264372 IPFANI NAUPFIWA/ ZWANINI LANI LIZWIWE Page-26 Page-22 Catholic schools’ games take off today The Social Media and The Christian ( an exhortation) BY MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, ASSOCIATED PRESS Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, front center, arrives at the Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 1, 2024. The African National Congress party has lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. (AP Photo/ Themba Hadebe) JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African opposition parties were meeting Friday and will continue crunch talks into next week to consider the ruling African National Congress' offer to become part of a government of national unity. ANC failed to secure a majority in last week's highly contested election, but some opposition parties are already rejecting the party's offer because of deep-seated divisions. Senior officials of the main opposition Democratic Alliance, or DA, will meet on Monday to discuss the centrist party's approach to the negotiations. The top leadership of the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters, or EFF, party were holding talks on Friday. South African Président Cyril Ramaphosa waves as he arrives to meet with senior officials of his African National ELLEN MLAMBO TWO NATIONS REPORTER GWANDA – Gwanda is planning to take advantage of Gwanda State University’s (GSU) projected 12 000 student population and make business out of it, the mayor Thulani Moyo has said. Moyo told Two Nations in an interview that he is anxious to see GSU moving to its 89-hectare site in the town and will soon be engaging the tertiary institute to start building its administrative offices. Gwanda allocated GSU 89 hectares within its locality. GSU is currently operating from its campus in Filabusi. He said that Gwanda has a total population of 30 000 residents and the coming of GSU into town will see this jump by 40% to 42 000 and the downstream business benefits are significant. The other higher institution of learning in Gwanda is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic which has between 4 000 and 6 000 students. The University currently has offices at the local authority premises. “As a provincial capital, we have Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic and we are looking forward to have an additional tertiary institution, Gwanda State University. With that in mind, it is in our focus that town will have population growth due to the operations of the colleges. Our verge is to come up with big spaces to create residential stands and flats for students’ accommodation,” he said. Gwanda Mayor pushes University to move into town South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain To page T2. Gwanda Mayor Cllr Thulani Moyo.
Two Nations Page T2 07 - 13 June 2024 Advertising creative Agency Grow Your Business With us hubtechad.co.zw [email protected] 0771 223 682 SIGNAGE BRANDING 3D ILLUMINATED LETTERS WEB DESIGN No. 26 Hellet St, Ritz Complex, Masvingo From page T1 Congress party during the ANC's National Executive Committee Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ANC lost its long-held majority in last week's vote but remained the biggest party. An ANC spokesperson said Wednesday that it was now leaning toward a government of national unity that would bring together many of the political parties in a broad agreement, rather than a direct coalition with the main opposition, the Democratic Alliance. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay) Parties are under pressure to conclude negotiations and reach an agreement by June 16, because South Africa's constitution requires them to do so within 14 days after the declaration of the election results. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is ANC leader, announced on Thursday that the party had decided to form a government of national unity and had invited all parties to join, a process that is expected to be complex considering vast divisions among the opposition parties themselves. Most of the opposition parties don't differ only with the ANC on various socioeconomic policies, but are also at extreme odds with each other on economic policies like land redistribution and affirmative action. Opposition party Action SA has already declared it won't be part of the negotiations, saying that it refuses to work with the ANC. In what looks likely to be a government of national unity reminiscent of a path taken by the Nelson Mandela-led ANC after the country's first democratic election in 1994, the party has decided to invite a myriad of opposition parties to be part of the government. While Mandela insisted on a unity government despite the ANC having won by an overwhelming majority with nearly 63% of the national vote, the ANC has been forced into the current situation by its worst electoral performance ever, dropping from the 57.5% it got in the 2019 election to 40% this year, a decline of 17.5%. Shortly after Ramaphosa's announcement, the EFF's leader took to X to reject Ramaphosa's proposal of a government of national unity and accused the ANC of arrogance despite failing to win a majority. The EFF is among the top five parties after the election with just over 9% of the national vote, having declined from the 11% it garnered in 2019 but is expected to form a crucial part of the eventual outcome of the negotiations. “The arrogance continues even after the South African voters issued warning signs. You can’t dictate the way forward as if you have won elections,” EFF leader Julius Malema said. "We are not desperate for anything, ours is a generational mission. “We can’t share power with the enemy,” Malema said. In 2023, DA declared the Economic Freedom Fighters as its No. 1 enemy. DA, which got just over 21% of the national vote to remain the second-biggest party, said its highest decision-making body, the Federal Council, would meet on Monday to consider its options. “I can't say now what the position of the DA is, we have a whole negotiation team and we are meeting as the federal council on Monday. We will have a framework for negotiations that we will release this weekend,” Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille said Friday. The fifth-biggest party with nearly 4% of the national vote, the Inkatha Freedom Party, on Friday expressed willingness to be part of the government of national unity, but was also set to discuss the matter with its party structures over the next few days. “In principle, the IFP is not averse to a GNU (government of national unity). However, the devil is in the details, which will become clearer in the coming days ... enabling the IFP to make a wellconsidered decision,” IFP spokesman Mkhuleko Hlengwa said. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party led by former President Jacob Zuma, who left the ANC, was the latest to enter the negotiations, with the party confirming on Thursday that it had begun talks with the ANC after initially failing to respond to the party's invitation. The party has raised objections about the election results to the country's electoral body, citing alleged voting irregularities and threatening to boycott the first sitting of Parliament to swear in the country's new lawmakers. Economists say that the markets are keenly awaiting the outcome of the negotiations to see the composition of the next government of Africa's most developed economy, and the economic policies it will pursue. Source; Associated Press. South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain
To page C2 07 - 13 June 2024 ChipingeTimes ChipingeTimes Thank goodness its Friday Page 24 Nyikadzino is D1 coach for May Page 25 TARIRO MUGADZA CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER CHIREDZI - Magistrate Diana Masiiwa has remanded two Chipinge brothers who are charged with killing a giraffe and selling its meat in custody. Luck Jamu (33) and Allan Jamu (21) of Mutorwa Village under Chief Musikavanhu in Chibuwe, Chipinge will be back in court on June 11, 2024. They are charged with killing a giraffe and unlawful possession of giraffe meat in contravention of Section 59 A and B chapter 20.14 of the Parks and Wildlife Management Act. The brothers allegedly killed the giraffe in Humany Ranch. Allan was also seen selling giraffe meat at Chiororo Beerhall, Chiredzi. Circumstances are that Gift Mutetwa, a game ranger on night patrol discovered the carcass of a giraffe in Humany Ranch on 25 May. He traced footsteps from the carcass and they led him to the brothers’ homestead. He found giraffe meat and legs in a kitchen at the homestead leading to the brothers’ arrest. Elina Fatini prosecuted. 2 Chipinge brothers arrested for selling giraffe meat UCCZ pastor suspended for pestering girl (17) CHIPINGE TIMES REPORTER MUTARE - United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) has suspended Chikanga Assembly pastor in Mutare for pestering a 17-year-old girl from his church whom he allegedly invited to his house and to go swimming. The suspension is for six months without pay. Efforts to get a comment from Reverend Liberty Maadza were futile but Chipinge Times is in possession of a letter authored by UCCZ president Reverend John Matiza dated May 15, 2024 and effecting the suspension. Matiza confirmed the case but refused to comment further saying that it was a spiritual matter. Efforts to get a comment from Maadza were futile. After seeing a status of someone swimming on the girl’s phone, Maadza allegedly sent a WhatsApp message and asked the girl if she can swim and suggested that they go swimming one day. “What about your wife…you are supposed to take your wife there not me,” responded the girl in a WhatsApp message. Maadza is also said to have persistently asked the girl to come to his place. Chipinge Times is reliably informed that Maadza has since moved out of the church house but is still attending church in Chikanga. However, some church members complained that the six months slapped on Maadza is too lenient considering that former president Ephraim Ngadziore suspended other priests for two years for similar cases. “This is not a case that we permit to be published in the newspaper. We dealt with the case in the spiritual life of the church and these cases are not taken to the press,” said Matiza “This letter serves to Rev Liberty Maadza. To page C2
Chipinge Times Page C2 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER BUHERA – A member of Buhera’s Gunde Secondary School Former Students Association has donated a printer to be used by Gunde Primary and Secondary schools. South African based Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, Evison Mhundwa donated the printer last week through the old students association. The association’s chairperson John Taderera and the Mhundwa family handed over the printer to the headmasters last week. Gunde Secondary School head, Cosper Machokoto said they were travelling over 30 kilometres to print at Murambinda Growth Point. He applauded Mhundwa and the association for giving back to the school. “We were travelling to Murambinda to print and photocopy everything including end of term exam papers. It costs us lots of money. We are happy that we will now be able to print at our offices. This will better education and lessen expenses,” he said. Taderera said their thrust is to develop the schools to better education for pupils. “Our thrust as an association is to develop our schools and the local community. We have 50 members and we have several projects lined up,” he said. Alumni donates printer to Gunde schools Evison Mhundwa. TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) has ordained Reverend Tafadzwa Jema (28) as the first shepherd of its newly opened Chipinge congregation. Rev Jema was ordained by the church’s Actuary, Reverend Charles Juro last Saturday at the church in Gaza O. He becomes the first reverend to lead the branch that was opened in June last year. He will work closely with other branches in Mutare and Rusape. RCZ Moderator, Rev Isaac Pandasvika, reverends and congregants from as far as Masvingo, Mbizo, Redcliff, Kadoma, Harare, Morgenster, Ushewekunze and Dangamvura congregations attended the ordination. Rev Jema said he received a calling from God in 2010 and he is happy to be ordained as part of his calling. “It was a calling for me to serve the Lord and I started to serve God at a tender age. I am now serving God and the church,” he said. He was born in 1996 into a family of five. He is the only son of George and Tambudzai Jema of Redcliff. Rev Jema attended Mafidi Mnangagwa Primary School in Kwekwe in 2002. He enrolled at Rutendo High School and completed his studies in 2014. He studied Politics and Public Management at Midlands State University and completed his degree in 2018. He briefly worked in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Small and Medium Enterprise before enrolling at Murray Theological College in the same year. Rev Jema tied the knot with his wife Ethel Ndlovu in September last year. Rev Jema ordained Chipinge RCZ pastor Reverend Tafadzwa Jema and his wife Ethel Ndlovu. UCCZ pastor suspended for pestering girl (17) From page C1 inform you that Rev Liberty Maadza has been suspended from his ministerial duties for a period of six months with effect from May 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024 without pay. He has been asked to vacate the church house with immediate effect and will not be allowed to perform any pastoral duties during the period of his suspension. “Meanwhile, the North-Eastern Conference Supt Rev Joshua Mapaure will be in charge of Chikanga church during the period of Rev Maadza’s suspension,” reads the suspension letter.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 21 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MESSENGER OF COURT CHIREDZI FOR THE PROVINCE OF MASVINGO PUBLIC AUCTION SALE IN EXECUTION TO BE HELD AT OUR OFFICE NO.76 KNOBTHON ROAD, CHIREDZI, ON Saturday 8 June 2024 at 1030AM In the matter between: *F Chauke and Associates vs Morris Chishonge Case Number MSV PCG424/23 Items 2,5hactres Sugar Cane *Violet Chigarire vs Micheal Koriyo Case Number CHD CG75/23 Items 50kg compound D fertilizer, 40kg Ammonium nitrate,Electric Fan,Citisonic Television,2× speakers and 3×stools *Lawrence Mahakwa vs Benard Tapera Case Number CHDCG150/23 Items AC Welding machine,White headboard,Kelvinator 4 plate stove,Deep fridge,KIC Upright fridge,Dressing table, 3 peace Wardrobe(wood), 2 piece kitchen unit(metal),wall unit(wood)4× brown sofa set, Ecco Microwave, LG 32 inch TV, Samsung32 inch TV,Subhoofer,Amolifier, 4× speakersLG,1× small LG speaker,4× DSTV decoder and dressing stool. Cards USD 15 with USD 10 Refundable after all conditions are met. Contact S.Svuvure – Messenger of Court Chiredzi 0772398772, 0772661619, 072966689, and 031-2563. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION. In the estate of PATRICK MURIMIRA DRMS 153/23 who died on 14 SEPTEMBER 2022 at MASVINGO. Notice is hereby given that first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 of publication 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. Should no objections be lodged with the master within the same period of inspection, payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY 2024.APPLICANT: HELLEN MURIMIRA. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION. In the estate of MPANDE LOMIAS NDHLOVU who died on 2 APRIL 2022 at ZVISHAVANE. Notice is hereby given that first and final liquidation and or distribution account in the above estate will be lying for inspection for a period of 21 of publication 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. Should no objections be lodged with the master within the same period of inspection, payments and or distribution will be made in accordance therewith. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY 2024. APPLICANT: HERBERT TAFA OF H. TAFA & ASSOCIATES, ACROPOL BUILDING, RG MUGABE WAY, ZVISHAVANE NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of the late SAGIYA MUKWEVA who died on 17 SEPTEMBER 2012 at MWENEZI. 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 MASV- INGO THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024. APPLICANT: BLESSED SIBANDA, 648 NESHURO, MWENEZI. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of the late AUGUSTINE LINUS MAVENEKA who died on 12 FEBRUARY 2024 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to lodge them in details with the under- signed 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 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024. APPLICANT: TOBIAS CHIVANDIRE MAVENEKA, HOUSE No 6952 MKOBA 18 GWERU. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. In the estate of the late LAWRENCE STAN MANGARE who died on 18 NOVEMBER 1991 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 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: KUMBIRAI MANGARE, STAND No. 2437/ 53 MUSHANDIKE STREET CHESVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SAMSON MUKUMBA who died on 17 MARCH 1999 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 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: ELLAH MUKUMBA, STAND No. 9032 SAMAITA STREET MUCHEKE, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SAUL HOVE who died on 7 MARCH 2023 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 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: NYARADZO S HOVE, HOUSE No 7727 MUTOHWE CLOSE BUDIRIRO, HARARE. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late MIKE ZVIDZAI CHIKAVURA who died on 10 JANUARY 2009 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 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: VIRIMAYI MUKUZE, HOUSE No 181 BIKITA STREET MUCHEKE A MASVINGO. SHOP LICENCE Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Licensing Authority for Zaka Rural District for the issue of a license to SADOCK MASHINDI trading as NYAMANDLOPFU CLINIC to carry out the business of a CLINIC in respect of premises situated at P O BOX 200, JERERA ZAKA. Application will be made at the same time for the business to be carried under the effective control of SADOCK MASHINDI. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: SADOCK MASHINDI, 9575 CARRY STREET RHODENE, MASVINGO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Take notice that JOYCE MACHONA MASESE ID No. 84 -026728 Z 22 of 3826 MUCHECHETE CLAUSE RUJEKO A MASVINGO will be changing the owner- ship of a stand at number 878 BUFFALO RANGE URBAN SETTLEMENT CHIREDZI from AGNESS MUGABE ID No. 08 – 455069 R 22 of 3064 WEST ROAD TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI. The ownership of the above stand at 878 BUFFALO RANGE URBAN SETTLEMENT CHIREDZI will be changed from AGNESS MUGABE ID No. 08 – 455069 R 22 of 3064 WEST ROAD TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI to JOYCE MACHONA MASESE ID No. 84 -026728 Z 22 of 3826 MUCHECHETE CLAUSE RUJEKO A MASVINGO. Any person to have objections in connection with the issue of such cession is hereby required to lodge the same at CHIREDZI RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL within 14 days of publication of this notice. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL 2024 APPLICANT: JOYCE MACHONA MASESE, 3826 MUCHECHETE CLAUSE RUJEKO A MASVINGO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Take notice that OBVIOUS CHIKWELA ID No. 14- 238 021 J 14 of NYAHANGA BOX 90 CHIREDZI will be changing the ownership of a stand at number STAND No 50 INDUSTRIAL SITE TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI from SIVHUKILE MAHAMBAEDZWA ID No. 14- 230 336 F 13 of 1736 JAVANGWE TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI. The ownership of the above stand No 50 INDUSTRIAL SITE TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI at will be changed from SIVHUKILE MAHAMBAEDZWA ID No. 14- 230 336 F 13 of 1736 JAVANGWE TSHOVANI, CHIREDZI to OBVIOUS CHIKWELA ID No. 14-238 021 J 14 of NYAHANGA BOX 90 CHIREDZI. Any person to have objections in connection with the issue of such cession is hereby required to lodge the same at CHIREDZI TOWN COUNCIL within 14 days of publication of this notice. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL 2024 APPLICANT: OBVIOUS CHIKWELA, NYAHANGA BOX 90 CHIREDZI. Deadline 6 June 2024. No chancers Please. 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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Religious news Page 22 07 - 13 June 2024 ww.masvingomirror.com Religious News Ps Trymore Dzobo That The world is moving at a very fast pace is no news. The Term the "world has become a global village "is no more a cliche but more entrenched in reality . With just a mobile device u can access information from virtually any part of the World. Social media platforms ( Facebook Twitter etc)have audiences into billions in virtually every nation . For the gospel there's been no better time in history to make the message of Christ and Him crucified more available ,even the hitherto "Anti Christian "Territories will have to contend with the almost unarrest-able Influence of technology . Now you can miss a church service and yet not miss it by sitting at home and watching the service online,You can undo the "burden "of carrying printed bibles and simply use your bible app on your phone ,iPads etc. Intriguing and interesting . Everything becomes so easy ,information ,access ,communication takes less stress that you begin to wonder whether with this ,the magnificence of the instructions in Matthew 28:18-20&Mark16:15-16 require the word "Go" anymore . You start to imagine whether the instructions and admonition to attend Church meetings ,fellowship with saints won't be reviewed whether we still need to add " gather " ,assembly /assemble ,come together ,fellowship . Or the truths of the Spirit working amongst us might not be effective anymore since we can comfortably communicate without any form of physical contacts . Hence Ordination,laying on of hands etc may have to redefined or replaced by more technologically friendly modes of ministry.These ministries can easily be subsumed under the convenience with which the social media has evolved. I can go on and on.. Coming with this ease of information and communication is the flip side to everything . With the same ease i need not go around like paul will say to be a "busy body " to gossip ,all I in need is a phone ,evil communication isn't as long drawn ,with a blackberry messenger ,whastsapp etc I can chat with satan himself with no form of interference or observation by anyone .i can do more without been seen and sin as much too. Also,I can lie ,fabricate stories ,add to peoples words or take away and before i retract or it's refuted or rebutted ,a billion people would have believed and acted on it . And the truth might never be known ! A phone will further make the Solomonic wisdom of Guarding my mind rather more demanding as porn sites need not be browsed ,they stare at me on Facebook ,available with ease of blackberry and Chat messaging ,also adultery and fornication require no more than the discretion of locking my device and arranging for covert and sinister modus operandi to engage in illicit affairs . Even the Noble cause of the ministry of the Word has been simplified . Everybody now "teaches doctrine "on Facebook ,the unaccountable believer,unruly ,carnal etc Those who won't serve in church nor even sit down to fully be formed . All that's needed is keep copying what someone else is saying ,adapt it to your style ,come under the cliche ,"Radical Grace"," prophetic flows ","new creation realities ". You don't have to be well grounded or tested. Get a profile on any of these platforms or start to blog and you will reach as much Audience as the largest church in the World. Paul's apostolic injunction of 1Timothy 3:1-8 will be sidestepped as its a free space and the right of speech is well inspired. I need not be experienced ,just need to post and have a friends list( which is open ended ), A " congregation" has emerged ! I need not to have a local assembly and pastor . I can " learn " from ALL! Call everybody I watch on tv ,YouTube my pastor ,mentor etc. As this media makes "pastoral oversight "out of nothing and makes nothing of true pastoral oversight !If u understand what I mean . I still wonder how Paul's instruction to stop false teachers and peters vociferous warning to disallow unlearned teachers ,Johns instructions to discard "a diotrephes" would be carried out. How would paul have confronted peter?since he need not go to Antioch to influence the congregation .Peters tweet would have done the havoc .You might never even decipher its sphere of influence . So Paul won't plead such interference . These truly are very different times. Coming with all these is the spirit of the world . Lightness,looseness ,loquaciousness . The freedom to be " free", say anything ,address anyone without recourse to respect and regard. After all it affords you the garb of anonymity . Godlessness ,yes the ungodly have found stronger voices to attack the scriptures . They do it with ease and need not gather people to do so.Just post it and it reaches millions of minds. Churches and ministries can hardly maintain its sanctity of both information and oversight of the same without the media making it impossible for david not to tell it in gath nor declare not on the streets of askelon. As the messenger needs just tweet it for all "askelonites "and "gathites "to have the Information. Twisted ,bent,fabricated ,dishonoring ,it doesn't matter,Just tell it and rebroadcast it, the world has moved since the psalmist ! Without much ado ,The believer Must do the Word without adapting himself to the world but rather subject the World to the Word . He must take Paul's warnings seriously Ephesians 5:15-16 KJV [15] See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, [16] Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. This Age ( times ) is evil and satan is its god. He mustn't forget Paul's forewarning too 2 Timothy 4:3-4 KJV [3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; [4] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. He must remember the words Jesus told the 12 Matthew 10:16 KJV [16] Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Very needful now. We must use every media to teach the gospel and reach the unreached . We must however not allow the media ,its spirit and Broadways to review the scriptures and be so maltreated that certain emerging attitudes from the social media relegates christian principles to the background . If we refuse and follow the world,the inherent repercussions are innumerable . And we can't afford it. As I believer ..as I Facebook,tweet ,blog and surf the net I remember to Proverbs 4:23 KJV [23] Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. And when I read or glance unedifying comments or articles I never forget Romans 12:2 KJV [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Finally Never forgetting that the Church I should belong to,be submitted to and be pastored through is NOT my friends list on Facebook or Twitter or blackberry. Different times ,changing seasons ,subtle devils but The never changing Word in an ever changing world remains my anchor through these storms . Have a blessed week ahead Jesus is Lord,We Win! [email protected] +263774740407 The Social Media and The Christian ( an exhortation)
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 23 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Entertainment News ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Veteran award winning Nollywood actress and director, Genevieve Nnaji is expected to feature in a movie titled Speed Thrills written and produced by Masvingo based producer Kudakwashe Zoromera. Zoromera told The Mirror in an interview that other high profile actors and personalities who will feature in the 1 hour and 40 minutes long movie include Zimbabwe Paralympian Elliot Mujaji and boxer Charles Manyuchi. He said the movie is inspired by Marcus Garvey’s United States of Africa poem and the rise of organised crime in Africa. He said it is against this background that the movie will be shot in 100 days across several countries including Zimbabwe, South Africa and Madagascar. Locally it will be shot in all towns except Kariba. “The film will be in English, Shona, Ndebele, Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili and Venda. We are still in the pre-production phase. We are projecting to receive US$160 000 through product placement and grants and the entire production will cost US$80 000. “Full production will run from September - December this year and the movie should premier in winter next year. Lessons to be drawn from the film are on anti-drug awareness, anti-corruption, ubuntuism and Christianity,” he said. Zoromera is a former Great Zimbabwe University Social Anthropology student and director of Kuonera pictures. He has worked on several other production including Chikwambo, a drama series directed by Normad Muzenda that premiered on ZTV under the auspices of Zim digital. Zoromera told The Mirror that the project is inspired by Marcus Garvey’s United States of Africa poem and the rise of organised crime in Africa, Morgan Dembo who is a musician and son of the late music legend Leonard Dembo, International soccer player Ovidy Karuru and Zimbabwean based international Jazz musician Jazz Marabini among others. Nigerian actress Genevieve to feature in Zim film Genevieve Nnaji.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 24 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Name: Rutendo Mukutiri Age: 19 Hobby: Volleyball and modeling Socials: rutendomukutiri-Instagram Rutendo Mukutiri on Facebook Thank goodness its Friday
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sports news Page 25 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – I thought Uncle Dhongi was a madman! His hillbilly costume looks like pieces of cloth salvaged from a junkyard - a torn up jean trousers tied together with a neck tie and his 30 centimeter overly pointy shoes make up his famous costume. He spends the entire 90 minutes charged up - singing and dancing and claims he is yet to see a minute’s play since his forte is entertaining fans with his back to the field. His antics have led many to believe that he is always intoxicated or high on drugs – something he refuted and strongly condemned. “I don’t take alcohol or drugs. Some fans who enjoy my dancing buy me soft drinks. I can dance the whole 90 minutes because I’ll be enjoying myself. My wife understands my love and passion for football and she is okay with what I do,” he told The Mirror in a recent interview. Sekuru Dhongi is probably Eastern Region Division 1 log leaders FC Wangu Mazodze’s biggest unrecognized fan because he is still paying gate fees to entertain club supporters every match day. Born Neighbour Makuni, Uncle Dhongi is a sergeant in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) stationed at Mutimurefu Prison. His wife is also an officer in the ZPCS. He told The Mirror at the sidelines of a recent FC Wangu Mazodze match at Mucheke Stadium that he got the moniker Uncle Dhongi in 2011 after his grandmother sold off her donkey to raise his bus fare for ZPCS trials in Harare. Uncle Dhongi added that his costume was designed at Mutimurefu as part of the prison’s drama club attire. The prison’s drama club also has a monkey man costume usually seen at traditional dance festivals. “I passed selection but my name went missing from the successful candidates list. The presiding officer asked if anyone had any queries and I raised my hand. I told her that my grandmother sold her donkey for me to travel to Harare for trials and I don’t know what to tell her when I return home. At that point other recruits began chanting ‘siyai Dhongi apinde’ and that’s how I got employed and the moniker has stuck since then. Some of my coworkers don’t even know my real name “I love football. I began supporting Mazodze in 2022 because it has prospects of making it into the Premier Soccer League (PSL). I am a poet and have starred in several local dramas. I am a chief supporter in the ZPCS and have won multiple supporter awards at ZPCS Commissioner General games. I am in my final year at Masvingo Polytechnic studying to be an Environment Health Technician and I support the college team as well,” he said. SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – FC Wangu Mazodze head coach, John Nyikadzino is the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Eastern Region Division 1 league Coach of The Month. He received the award and US$50 prize money after his team’s match at Mucheke Stadium on Saturday. The awards are sponsored by the region’s aspiring chairperson Major (Rtd) Special Matarirano and his campaign team. Matarirano is also holding weekly man of the match awards to promote players in the league. He has also assisted several former player start income generating projects. Mutare FC player Ngandu Mangala was awarded as Player of The Month and also received US$50 prize money. “We will announce the referee of the month in due course. We hold player of the match award on every match day except the final week of every month when we honour the best coach, referee and player. “The selection was done by members of the Zimbabwe Stakeholders Forum, match commissioners and the Candidate members,” said Matarirano. He said Nyikadzino was awarded the coach of the month award because his team collected the most points including high standards of play by the team, discipline on and off the field, overall bearing, focus and turnout. FC Wangu Mazodze won three fixtures and drew one in May. The club is topping the league with 22 points from eight games. The club thrashed Great Zimbabwe University FC 5-0, beat Chiredzi Stars 1- 0 and won 3-0 against Rusitu Tigers FC. The club drew nil all against second placed Buffaloes FC. Nyikadzino could not be reached for a comment. Mangala scored on every appearance in May and received the man of the match award once. He did not receive any cards. Nyikadzino is D1 coach for May SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIRROR REPORTER GWERU – Sheasham Football Club has adopted Mkoba based Zimbabwe Women Soccer League (ZWSL) side Chipembere Queens as the club’s female team, club president Clever Mandaza has said. He told The Mirror that the idea is to empower the girl child and support female soccer development. “I can confirm that as Sheasham, we have taken over Mkoba based Chipembere Queens. The idea is to develop the field of sport in the province and the nation at large as well as to empower the girl child,” he said. He said Sheasham will have full proprietorship of the club while City of Gweru will be part of the club’s executive. “Sheasham and City of Gweru have a good relationship and this started way back in 1993. We share a passion for sport development and the empowerment of the girl child,” he said. Gweru City Mayor, Martin Chivhoko will remain the team’s patron and he will officially hand over the team to Sheasham any time soon. “The City of Gweru Mayor is the patron of the team and he will handover and relinquish the franchise of the team any time soon. Chipembere Queens will be named as Gweru Queens and all our valued stakeholders will be notified of this development,” he said. Mayor Martin Chivhoko said the development is a game changer in the field of women soccer. “As the City of Gweru, we are looking forward to success in the near future. This adoption has a positive impact on girl child empowerment. This will result in the reduction of early marriages, unwanted pregnancies and drug and substance abuse by young girls,” he said. Sheasham adopts Chipembere Queens Meet Masvingo biggest football fanatic Uncle Dhongi Neighbour ‘Uncle Dhongi’ Makuni. Clever Mandaza. Rtd Major Special Matarirano (far left) and Michael Nyevera (far right) hand Nyikadzino (second from left) his award.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sports news Page 26 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Roman Catholic secondary have converged at Gokomere High School in Masvingo today for the Catholic Games and Choral competitions. The event is running under the theme “Enlarge the space of your tent” and it will close on Saturday. Masvingo Diocese Education Secretary, Fr Samson Mutsvanga confirmed the event. “We are sure that all 19 Catholic secondary schools from the diocese will attend the event. There will be all ball game disciplines and other games like chess and darts. “Competitions will start on Friday afternoon, there will be a mass on Saturday morning at 8am and the event will be officially opened thereafter. “The first five choirs will proceed to the National Catholic Schools Association Competitions to be held this September in Gokwe,” he said. Prizes will be given to outstanding teams and individuals in the top three. Last year the Catholic Games and music competitions were held at Berejena Mission in Chivi. Catholic schools’ games take off today Fr Samson Mutsvanga.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sports news Page 27 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Clayton Shereni memorial match in pics
THE Sport THE Mirror 07 - 13 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – It was a befitting memorial as Guzzlers FC romped to a 3-1 victory over Mustaph FC in the Clayton ‘Cletso Mukanya’ memorial match played at Victoria High School grounds on Saturday. Guzzlers dedicated its victory to Clayton who was the team’s captain, match organiser and roving left back before his untimely death in January this year. The memorial was attended by close to 60 people, notably Clayton’s relatives led by his mother Chiedza Mujeuri, lawyers including former Masvingo Mayor Collen Maboke, Philip Shumba, Johannes Ruvengo, prosecutor Edwin Mbavarira and senior journalist Godfrey Mutimba among others. Masvingo Mayor Aleck Tabe later joined the memorial at Wimpy where Clayton’s friends and colleagues reflected on his life. Clayton’s mother said the family is overwhelmed by the support and gesture shown by her son’s friends and companions. “I am grateful. I am humbled by what his friends have done. It means a lot for us as a family to know that he left a landmark with his friends. They remembered him well and we are proud to know that his friends remember him,” she said. Mutimba said the score line is a befitting remembrance and tribute to Clayton. “This event was very important to us because it gave us the opportunity to remember his contribution to sport as a player and as an avid sports journalist. The event was a success. His friends came from all over and we were elated when his relatives attended and cheered the game,” said Mutimba. Shumba who is a Real Guzzlers player said Clayton was a leader par excellence. He said Clayton also managed the team’s affair and matches. “Clayton was a leader in the sense that he captained our team and an organiser par excellence. He handled game logistics. We saw it befitting to hold this match to honour our captain and leader,” said Shumba. Mustaph FC manager, Collen Maboke said the club participated in the memorial match because Clayton was a friend of football and a jolly journalist who supported grassroots football. “We decided to participate in this memorial because we played football with Clayton and he always covered our football matches. His death pains us and we saw it fit to remember our friend and a journalist we worked harmoniously with,” said Maboke. Smile on Mukanya - Guzzlers is in good hands The late Clayton Shereni. Real Guzzlers FC players.