THE 10 - 16 May 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-2 Church of Christ drops Mahwehwe, appoints new Education Secretary To page 4 S-O-S as gold panners dig underneath railway line MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Masvingo has become a University city but the town has not accepted its new status judging by the harsh living conditions of the 10 000 student population, lead planner for Masvingo’s next 20-year-master plan Dr Kudzai Chatiza has said. Presenting his team’s findings on the study of the planning area to stakeholders at the Civic Center in Masvingo this New Masvingo masterplan must create student friendly environment – planners ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MVUMA – Gold panners, allegedly backed by powerful Police officers and traditional leaders have caused havoc in Mvuma where they are digging tunnels underneath a critical railway line that connects Masvingo Province with the rest of the country. Two big To page 2 Kudzai Chatiza.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com NEW LISTINGS: HOUSE FOR SALE IN GLENLIVET: A fenced and gated residential dwelling with three bedrooms with built in cupboards, lounge with a fireplace, kitchen, a separate toilet and bathroom, a garage, storeroom and outside swimming pool. Other improvements include a cottage with corrugated sheets, 2 bedrooms, a cooking area and combined toilet and shower. Measuring 2. 0233 Hectares. Price Guide: $55 000 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$85 000. 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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 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. 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Separate toilet. There is a cottage with 3 bedrooms and combined bathroom and toilet. The property is in close proximity to a children's park. The stand measures 1468square meters. Price Guide: OFFERS INVITED HIGH DENSITY AREA INCOMPLETE HOUSE FOR SALE IN RUNYARARO NORTH: An incomplete residential dwelling at roof level. At completion it will consist of three bedrooms, the master bedroom with provision for ensuite, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and toilet and a spacious verandah. The stand measures 204 Square metres in extent. Price Guide: US$16 500 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 CHIVI SILVER CITY C: A monopitched residential dwelling of brick under IBR roof consisting of 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, combined shower and toilet. Well maintained gardens. Fenced and gated. The stand measures 200 square metres in extent.Price Guide: US$18 000 HOUSE IN BUSHMEAD TOWNSHIP FOR SALE: Three consolidated residential stands measuring 13 548 square metres with magnificent views of Lake Mutirikwi and beautiful gardens consisting of the following improvements: Double storey residential dwelling consisting of a ground floor which houses a selfcontained flat let with a single bedroom, combined lounge and dining room with a fire place, combined bathroom with a bath tab and a toilet, kitchen with fitted cupboards. An Upper-floor which houses spacious lounge(with JM fire place) with aluminium glass doors leading on to the front verandah with excellent views of the Lake, separate dining room, fitted kitchen with hard wood fittings, a bedroom, master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and toilet. An attached double lock-up garage. A large Workshop(approximately 200 square metres) with Laziman doors consisting of boat shed, multi-purpose room, a large room which can be used as workshop/garage, another big room with ablutions and a laundry room. Staff quarters with two living rooms, kitchen, separate toilet and shower. SWIMMING POOL. PROLIFIC BOREHOLE plus ZINWAwater supply. Price Guide: USD$180 000.00 negotiable GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MASVINGO – The Church of Christ has dropped Samuel Mahwehwe and appointed Maxwell Mukotami as the new Education Secretary for its 29 schools dotted around the country. This follows a move by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Permanent Secretary Moses Mhike to return the schools from a group of individuals that had allegedly grabbed them from the church. Church of Christ immediate past president Reverend Edwin Magwidi confirmed the development to The Mirror. Mukotami also confirmed to The Mirror, his appointment. “Yes, I can confirm that we have appointed Mukotami as our education secretary and all the correspondences from the Ministry of education will be going through him. We had a meeting with the Provincial Education Director (PED) Shylatte Mhike and we have finalised everything. “We are in the process of setting up our offices in Chiredzi. We have chosen Chiredzi because most of our schools are concentrated in Masvingo. We will also have satellite offices in other provinces including Midlands and Mashonaland East, but our main office will be in Chiredzi,” said Magwidi. The individuals discarded by the Ministry ran the schools from 2016. Mhike’s letter seen by The Mirror states that the Ministry only recognizes the Church of Christ as the Responsible Authority (RA) of the schools and not individuals. Mukotami promised to improve the standards and the welfare of the schools that had plummeted. “My mandate as the education secretary is to bring back sanity into the schools and turn back the schools to their glory days of academic and sporting excellence attracting and retaining skilled staff. I also want to inculcate and promote good asset management in the schools and foster schools-community relations,” said Mukotami. Mukotami who is the current regional chairperson for Church of Christ Masvingo is also a sugarcane farmer in Chiredzi, former school head and a holds Masters in Business Administration from National University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is currently studying towards a PHD in Business Administration. Church of Christ RA has 28 mission schools including Dadaya, Mashoko, Dewure, Masvingo Christian, Chiredzi Christian and others with an enrolment of over 21 000 students. Church of Christ drops Mahwehwe, appoints new Education Secretary S-O-S as gold panners dig underneath railway line From page 1 tunnels were dug 10 metres from the railway line. The tunnels go down a few metres before they turn towards the line and it is suspected that they run below it. Vandalising NRZ property attracts 10 years in jail, according to a representative of the company. Armed security agents shot and injured at least four gold panners in operations carried out in the last four weeks and some of them are admitted at Gweru Provincial Hospital, according to Christopher Magwaza, a war veteran in whose farm (Subdivision 179 of Central Estates) the illegal activities are taking place. The place is now guarded by CID Gweru and security details from NRZ but the illegal gold panners jump back to mine any time that the place is unguarded. Sources said several cars of influential people including a local chief were impounded after they were found loaded with ore at the site. The vehicles were however, returned to the owners under mysterious circumstances. Uniformed soldiers were also allegedly seen carrying away ore from the railway line, according to sources. The situation is so dire that locomotive trips have since been stopped in fear of risk of accidents. The same railway line will be used to transport minerals and goods for the Dinson Iron and Steel Company in Manhize near Mvuma. NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations manager Andrew Kunambura confirmed the matter in a telephone interview. Midlands Police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Makoko said, “Let me come back to you in due course,”. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Engineer Joy Pedzisai Makumbe referred all questions to the NRZ. Acting Chief Chirumhanzu born Fidelis Mudzengi could not be reached for a comment as his mobile phone was not available. The Mirror visited the area this week and found CID and NRZ details guarding the place. “Vandalism of assets is a problem that we face particularly in areas infested with gold panners. It is an issue that we are trying to fight through our loss control and security department. “We have launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness against these activities and to arrest and bring to book those that are found vandalising NRZ property. Culprits who vandalise NRZ property in terms of Railways Act get a mandatory imprisonment sentence of 10 years because this is a critical national infrastructure,” said Kunambura “I have over the last six months made several reports to Police on illegal panners mining in my farm and underneath the railway line. “Mvuma Police said it had no vehicles although the illegal activities take place 15kms away from their station. Several sources have implicated them in the illegal mining. It took a month before any authority responded to the report including NRZ,” said Magwaza. The damage caused has seen locomotives stopping plying the routes. Maxwell Mukotami.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 4 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER BIKITA – Bikita Rural District Council has resolved to get US$12 000 for a Toyota GD6 that former chairperson Benjamin Masakadza took away without paying a cent. Councillors resolved during a full council meeting last week the GD6 should be repossessed and parked at the council premises until Masakadza pays the full amount. Masakadza allegedly took away the car that was reserved for the chairman without a resolution to support his action. Finance director Never Mavhuna told the meeting that CMED assessed the vehicle and valued it at US$12 000. “CMED assessed both the late Chibi and Masakadza’s vehicle and valued each at US$12,000. We are going to discuss with Masakadza, so that he can make a payment plan if he cannot make a once off payment. We also resolved that Chibi has to pay US$12,000 to offset the amount of his service vehicle a Toyota Fortuner and council will only pay him US$4,000 as gratuity,” said Mavhuna. Council also resolved that 6 Toyota GD6 vehicles bought by the local authority and registered in the names of individual managers should immediately become pool cars. Bikita RDC whose service delivery is on the downward spiral is struggling to pay its employees’ salaries. Bikita RDC goes after former chairman’s vehicle GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA MIRROR REPORTER BIKITA – The resolution by Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) to give the late Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Chibi a commercial stand plus US$16 000 as retirement perk hangs in the balance after the matter was referred back to the Finance Committee. The development came after stakeholders raised questions over the issue. Chibi committed suicide after the Ministry of Local Government ordered his suspension on allegations of rampant corruption at the local authority. The review of the matter was revealed in a full council meeting last week. Late Bikita CEO terminal package hangs in the balance From page 1 Thursday, Dr Chatiza said the unfriendly environment includes exorbitant rentals of between US$200 and US$300 per semester, crammed accommodation where four students live in a room and shortages of water. There is no green infrastructure for students i.e.; adequate swimming pools, parks, playing fields, sport facilities and this apply to all other youth in the town. Open spaces that used to provide playing fields including soccer pitches are being taken up by buildings and a good example is an open space in Rujeko which was taken up by Rujeko Secondary School two years ago.The new master plan which is expected after August must deal with these issues which face students from Masvingo Poly, Great Zimbabwe University (GZU), Masvingo Teachers’ College and the Reformed Church University, said Dr Chatiza. Instead of looking at students as a menace in the city, stakeholders must regard them as an economic opportunity that must be planned for. He argued that if each student pays US$300 in accommodation per semester, it means US$3 million is earned by the City in one semester alone adding that more money is earned through fees, buying food and paying for other services in the town. “The city has not welcomed students and the evidence is found in the unfriendly environment that they live in. In a way we don’t like students, we don’t support them. When you erect boarding houses, you charge US$200 to US$300. They are crammed four in a room and sometimes they don’t have water and Wi-Fi which the boarding houses promise in the accommodation agreement. “The City Council itself is not monitoring these boarding houses and the University only sees the students in the classroom,” said Dr Chatiza. He said that both the City council and the private sector must plan for the students and regard them as an economic opportunity. “We interviewed students, we got views from residents and we talked to council and the private sector and the universities and students are going to be planned for in the master plan,” said Dr Chatiza. The fact that Masvingo is now regarded as a University City does not take away its status as a historical and tourist town. The University City status is merely being integrated in the historical town, he added. The process of coming up with a master plan goes through five stages which are the inception where the process is introduced to stakeholders. The second stage is the study of the planning area where the planners establish the current situation in the city. In the third stage they make planning proposals and policies then the report is adopted by council in the fourth stage. The last and fifth stage will see the master plan being approved by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works. New Masvingo masterplan must create student friendly environment – planners File pic
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 5 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Special Feature on Disability ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Two Senators who represent Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are pushing for the enactment of an act that will make Sign Language, a compulsory subject in schools. Senators Anna Shiri and Ishmael Zhou said this to PWDs during a meeting held last week Monday at the Civic Centre. The meeting was held ahead of Parliamentary consultations on Persons with Disabilities Bill that will be held from 13 to 17 May 2024. The Bill will repeal the Disabled Persons Act Chapter 17:01 of 1992 as amended in 1996. The Joint Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare and the Thematic Committee on Gender Development will hold public hearings on 2 Bills;The Persons with Disabilities Bill (H.B.2, 2023) and The Private Voluntary Organizations Amendment Bill (H.B. 2, 2024). “In our program, as Senators with disabilities, we want to have a Sign Language Act. We want Sign Language to have its own Act and also to be learnt country wide. It should even be learnt at Tertiary level to cater for those who want to pursue further studies,” said Senator Zhou. The purpose of the meeting was also to update PWDs on the progress that the two Senators have made since being elected. George Chidhakwa who is disabled said special schools for the disabled should be promoted and continue to exist. Senators to push for compulsory learning of Sign Language ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Senator representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Ishmael Zhou is demanding social grants for PWDs in the new Disabled Bill. He said countries like South Africa have social grants for PWDs. PWDs benefit from such grants whether they are employed or not. The grants also help in improving standards of living for PWDs and such provisions are more similar to the funds allocated to war veterans. Senator Zhou said mothers with children who have disabilities also require personal assistants for their children so that they are able to work for their families. He said this last week Monday during a meeting with PWDs ahead of Parliamentary public consultations on the Persons With Disability Bill. “The grant will help PWDs manage their varying disabilities as their conditions come with an extra cost,” he said. The new bill will replace The Disabled Persons Act Chapter 17:01 of 1992 as amended in 1996. The new bill also seeks to domesticate the United Nations Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities. The new bill will have provision for the establishment of an independent Disability Commission and will align with the 2013 Constitution. “There have been concerns by mothers of children with disabilities that they are not able to go and work for their families as they will be looking after their disabled children. The issue of personal assistants for civil servants with disabilities was addressed,” he said. Esnath Madambi who is disabled said people who get disabilities at an older age should be considered in terms of getting employment. Anna Mudeweti said a lot of disabled people face the challenge of getting jobs. “It is a challenge for PWDs to get employment. In other countries PWDs get unemployment benefits to assist them for survival together with their families,” she said. PWDs demand social grants in new bill Ishmael Zhou. Anna Shiri.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Special Feature on Disability Page 6 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Senators representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are planning to set up a bilateral Commission between the Zimbabwe and New Zealand disability constituencies. Senator Ishmael Zhou said this during a meeting with PWDs held last week Monday at the Civic Centre in Masvingo. He said the process is at an infant stage and a preliminary report will be submitted to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare which will take up the proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Basically what it achieves is that like any other bilateral Commission, there will be exchange programs that will be supported at higher levels by the Government,” said Senator Zhou. He added that the idea is driven by the takeaway from his visit in New Zealand last year and the acquaintance that he built with organisations of PWDs in that country. “It’s a plan that I have and work is in progress. I have engaged organisations of disability and Disability Affairs in New Zealand and they have welcomed the idea,” he said. Senators plan Zim-New Zealand Disability Bilateral Commission ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO- Masvingo’s first headman with a disability has urged People with Disabilities (PWDs) to closely safeguard their new bill gazetted on February 9, against those who seek financial gain. Headman Chimbani (Magudu) born Cover Mugwadi who is under Chief Nyajena has urged the PWDs during a meeting convened by two senators representing PWDs Anna Shiri and Ishmael Zhou at the Masvingo Civic Centre last Monday. The meeting held at the Civic Centre to gather concerns from PWDs and encourage them to attend the Parliamentary hearing consultations on the Persons with Disabilities bill to repel the disabled persons act chapter 17:01 of 1992 as amended in 1996 to be held from 13-17 May. “There are people who are drawing closer to the process who have been working for the disabled and enjoyed the benefits. These people want to incorporate their own definition of disability which speaks of the invisible disability. The issue of disability affairs, from the position of the chief Director to the staff, we want 95 percent to constitute people with disabilities,” he said. Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA) spokesperson, Godfrey Mutimba said PWDs need full representation in all arms of the Government. The Joint Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, and; Thematic Committee on Gender Development will hold public hearings on 2 Bills; The Persons with Disabilities Bill (H.B.2, 2023) and; The Private Voluntary Organizations Amendment Bill (H.B. 2, 2024), from 13 to 17 May, 2024. PWDs should safeguard bill from outsiders Cover Mugwadhi. Ishmael Zhou.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 7 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Kwekwe, Gokwe Round Up PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER Gokwe South – In a move meant to enhance development, Gokwe South Rural District Council (RDC) has acquired a US$401 000 borehole drilling rig which will this year alone sink 34 solar boreholes in the district’s 33 wards. The borehole rig which was purchased using devolution funds was commissioned on Monday. In addition to council projects, the rig will also be hired out for private work. Gokwe RDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jabulani Gute told The Mirror that the emphasis of the current borehole project is on supporting nutritional gardens in the face of the El-Nino induced drought. “We purchased the rig at a cost of US$401 000 and these funds were from the 2022 devolution allocation. We commissioned the drill on Monday in Mapfungautsi Ward 24 where we drilled a borehole. “We need to drill a total of 34 boreholes in our 2024 budget that will cover all the 33 wards. “The rig will also increase revenue inflows by hiring it out and the proceeds will be invested into our council water provision projects instead of using revenue from rates,” said Gute. Working together with communities Council has already put in place a security system to protect the solar power equipment at boreholes against vandalism. Gokwe South RDC procures US$401k borehole rig PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – There is no change at Kwekwe City public toilets in the CBD and at the Farmers Market in Mbizo 2 despite Minister Owen Ncube’s instruction in February to rectify the problems immediately. The matter was hotly debated on Thursday at a full council meeting with councillors querying why management had not attended to the problems of Kwekwe’s public toilets which are blocked and unusable. Residents are using the bush, creating a serious health hazard. After receiving a public outcry, Ncube instructed council to immediately attend to the problems. “What is delaying the process of having functional public toilets? Because as it is we are not safe,” said Councillor Siziwe Ncube during a full council meeting on Thursday. Mayor Albert Zinhanga called upon management to thoroughly check on all the public toilets and make the necessary repairs.In response, the town clerk, Dr Lucia Mkandhla called for an immediate action to address the situation. “This is an urgent matter, the situation is unacceptable because we have dedicated plumbers for the job and we need to know why there is no progress,” said Mkandhla. Director of Works, Engineer John Mhike informed City fathers that his department was not informed that materials needed for the work had been purchased. “I am hearing it now that the materials were procured because we could not do anything without the necessary materials,” said Mhike. One of the councillors, Dr Solomon Matsa offered his piece of land to construct toilets in the CBD. Kwekwe public toilets crisis: no change after Minister’s intervention Owen Ncube. A borehole being drilled by the newly acquired rig in Ward 24.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Kwekwe, Gokwe Round Up Page8 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER Kwekwe - The master plan team for Zibagwe Rural District Council (RDC) has recommended the establishment of more health centres in the district to avoid a situation where pregnant women and the sick are walking 60km to the nearest health centre. The planners also deplored the state of roads in the district. The district has 29 clinics and two district hospitals servicing 33 wards. The team noted that there were some wards that did not have health centres at all while others are so expansive that they stretch 100km from one end to another. “Ward 2 has one clinic at Sebakwe and the ward is big, stretching more than 100km with some people traveling 60km to access the clinic. “Ward 33 relies on a private clinic at ZESA Munyati power station which should not be the case because the clinic is meant to cater for a small population,” said lead planner Johnson Mikuku. The study recommended the establishment of three more district hospitals in addition to Zhombe and Silobela hospitals to minimise referrals to Kwekwe General Hospital. “We recommend three sites for the establishment of hospitals in the masterplan so that we balance the shortfall,” he said. In addition, the study recommended the improvement of road infrastructure which is also another barrier to accessing health services across the district. “The state of roads in the district is a cause for concern, good health service provision demands well serviced roads. People are using scotchcarts to travel to the clinics and one can imagine what that does to an expecting woman in labour,” said Mikuku. Pregnant women walk 60km to nearest clinic – Zibagwe masterplan team PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER GOKWE - A Gokwe small-scale businessman who lives with disability has called for the establishment of a skills training centre for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in the district to support self-sustenance. Innocent Nyoni (50) who operates a shop also urged authorities to avail loans to PWDs who venture into businesses. He bemoaned the livelihoods of PWDs in Gokwe and argued that things could be better with a skills training centre. Nyoni is married with two children and was born crippled. He lost his sight in 2019 after suffering from glaucoma. Nyoni said he was not able to grow his business because of lack of capital. “I was given this shop to operate by the town council. I have however not been able to grow much because I have no capital. Government needs to create a loan facility for PWDs. “I urge Government and other responsible authorities to come up with policies that create an enabling business environment for PWDs so that we access business loans without conditions like surety. “I was born with crippled legs and I have come to accept my condition. One of my challenges is walking from my place of residence in Mapfungautsi to my shop. It’s a gravel and rocky road so it’s painful for me to walk on that road because I do not have a wheelchair. I walk using crutches and I cannot wear shoes because of my condition,” said Nyoni. Growing up like any other child Nyoni had a wish to further his education but because of his condition he could not proceed to secondary level. “I grew up in the hands of maternal grandparents and they were very supportive. They sent me to school up to Grade 7 but I could not proceed to Secondary education because the school was very far from our homestead and due to my condition I couldn’t walk to school,” he said. In addition, Nyoni encouraged parents who have children with disabilities to send them to school and give them all the support they need. He also suggested collaborative efforts between government and parents of children with disabilities. “Government should work together with parents who have children with disabilities to make sure that they are educated because some parents will be willing to send their children to school but they do not have resources to send them to institutions like Jairos Jiri so Government should come in and assist,” he said. Gokwe PWD calls for skills training centre Johnson Mikuku. Innocent Nyoni.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page9 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – The Minister of State for Midlands, Owen Ncube has offered a farm to Kwekwe Prison in a bid to make the rehabilitation and correction centre self-sustaining. Ncube announced the offer when he handed over donated groceries to prison officers and inmates last Wednesday. Ncube said he gave the farm to the Prison after hearing about its problems and he promised to procure a sewing machine for women inmates. The Mirror could not establish where the farm is located or its hectarage. “We have been told about the problems here at Kwekwe prison. They told us that they want a farm so we have given them the farm. We also heard about the women’s projects so I will buy them a sewing machine,” said Ncube. The prison is amongst the beneficiaries of the Midlands Independence Fundraising Ball held on April 17, 2024, at King Solomon Hotel in Kwekwe. Ncube revealed that the fundraising programme raised US$40000 and $25 000 covered hotel expenses and US$15 000 will cover donations throughout the province. He also handed over 500kgs of mealie meal, sanitary wear and soap to the prison officials and inmates as he appreciated the work being done by prison officers. “Allow me to appreciate the incarceration, rehabilitation and reinterpretation of inmates by our dedicated officers of Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and implore them to continue this wonderful work,” he said. The Minister also handed over groceries to Rugare Old People’s home in Amaveni and Mary Hard Children’s Home. Midlands Minister of State gives farm to Kwekwe Prison PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER Gokwe – Christian Hamadziripi (28) employed as a herdboy at the Mutendi-run Zion Christian Church (ZCC) in Gokwe has been sentenced to nine months for stealing two goats from the institution. Magistrate Grace Tupiri commuted the sentence to 310 hours of community service at Mutendi Primary on condition the accused does not commit a similar offense in the next five years. Hamadziripi stays in a village called Sanction (Sanction is the name of one of Bishop Mutendi’s sons) which is under Chief Mutendi. The crime was committed on May 1, 2024, and the accused was caught red handed by Clever Mupindu, a security guard after a tip off. The state represented by Tatenda Mandishona said on the date at 4am, Mupindu received a tip off from Luckson Mashila to the effect that Hamadziripi intended to steal some goats. Acting on the tip off, Mapindu saw Hamadziripi taking the goats from the pen to deliver to a customer and he intercepted him before meeting the buyer. Mapindu reported the matter to the Police leading to the arrest of Hamadziripi. Worker arrested for stealing goats from ZCC Mutendi PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER GOKWE - Gokwe South is facing challenges in its road rehabilitation programmes because of lack of road maintenance equipment and loose Kalahari soils that require routine maintenance, Gokwe South Rural District Council CEO Jabulani Gute has said. He said the lack of equipment is so dire that it is delaying the rehabilitation of roads in the district. “We don’t have equipment and our district is huge. We need a lot of equipment to keep our roads to safe standards. “Another challenge is that the soils are loose and they require frequent road maintenance. We therefore need to add gravel to these roads and compact them,” he said. He appreciated the strides that council has made through devolution funds from ZINARA. “We have made some strides through devolution funds. These allowed us to purchase two tipper trucks, a grader and a front end loader. “We got an allocation of ZWL$466 million from ZINARA and through that funding we have managed to work on some roads that include Headman Gumberu access road, Ndabambi Secondary School and Clinic access road, Machakata- Chitapu clinic access road, Ngondoma Primary School access road amongst others,” he said. Council looks forward to work on Sesame Constituency roads as the next area of priority. Shortage of equipment derails Gokwe roads rehabilitation Jabulani Gute.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page10 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Business News ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Government must de-dolarise in order to stabilise the ZiG, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) CEO, Christopher Mugaga has said. He was speaking at the ZNCC organised Monetary Statement and Structured Currency review breakfast in Masvingo where Reserve Bank Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu was the guest of honour. He said the ZiG will remain a subdued currency as long as the US$ remains one of the official currencies. He said that the bigger picture that should preoccupy the nation is how to exit the US$. “At one point I was scratching my head and saying to myself why did we allow multi-currency to come into play. Why not just use the Zimbabwean dollar and see how it goes. This is not a ZNCC position, mind you. There is a risk in comparing your currency with the reserve currency like the US$ which you know is as good as any reserve currency. “It is difficult to have a multi-currency and avoid arbitration and speculation naturally. So we have to guard against that. I was thinking one day, just pushing away and say we are starting using ZiG and let’s see how it goes. It is a legal tender let it work that way. “Even the Rand in its stability, it failed to compete against the US$ in this economy. The US$ economy is difficult to survive. Let’s not use the calendar dates to decide when to exit the currency regime,” he added. Mugaga said another challenge that his organisation has is the use of delegated Statutory Instrument in managing the currency. “Whenever you are managing a currency, let’s try to avoid use of delegated pieces of legislation, you don’t legislate against currency stability you just put the fundamentals in shape. The risk of using an SI is that you start losing confidence from a legislature side. “Our plea to banks is to coordinate with the Central Bank and business community. The erosion of confidence in currency management for years has been very unsustainable. We had six attempts in trying to get something right regarding currency management in this country. “If you see a drop of confidence, it is as a result of the past, bond notes came and they failed to do well, auction came and briefly made sense to a certain extent. Another biggest challenge has been money supply growth,” he added. He said the role of ZNCC is being the voice of business. Dedolarise to stabilise ZiG- ZNCC CEO Christopher Mugaga.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page11 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER HARARE – The drinks giant, Delta Corporation Limited has launched the Smart Drinking and Moderation Innovation Challenge to raise awareness about the risk and consequences of alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people. The challenge was launched during a four day leadership boot camp in Harare attended by 106 Enactus Zimbabwe student leaders drawn from 13 local universities. Enactus is a global programme implemented by BOOST Fellowship in Zimbabwe and present in 36 countries around the world. The programme drives collaboration, innovation and impact through various special projects. A statement released by Delta states that the programme will run until December 2026 under the theme: Above the Influence. “The initiative was launched by Delta Corporation Limited in a bid to curb drug, substance and alcohol abuse by the youth. According to a report by the World Health Organisation approximately 12% of adolescents aged between 10- 19 years in Zimbabwe engage in heavy episodic drinking and abuse different illegal substances which is detrimental to their health and wellbeing. “The initiative is meant to raise awareness about the risk and consequences of alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people in Zimbabwe with an aim to eliminate the harmful impact caused by the challenge on the country’s youthful populace,” reads part of the statement. The boot camp was for capacity building of students on different topics that will help them implement different initiatives as supporting legislative frameworks and how to run effective advocacy and awareness campaigns in communities on the negative impacts of alcohol and drug abuse. Delta Corporation Limited General Manager Corporate Affairs, Patricia Murambinda said university hubs as innovators should help to solve the scourge of drug, alcohol and substance abuse in communities. “As a responsible business we believe in the wellness of our consumers, we believe that when you drive you should not drink and that consumers should understand why and how alcohol should be consumed within the limits. It is our collective responsibility as youths to proffer solutions in our communities particularly on the harmful effects of illicit substances and drug abuse. We are investing in this program to witness high impact and scalable innovation solutions to address the problem, “she said. Students were tasked with developing innovative projects that will help in fighting alcohol, drug and substance abuse initiatives aligned to six thematic areas that include illicit drinking, drinking and driving, alcohol and pregnancy, binge drinking, underage drinking, sugary drinking and health. The teams will run the campaign and roll out innovative models to address drug, substance and alcohol abuse in their tertiary institutions and communities for a maximum of eight months. The final initiative will be adjudicated in December 2024 at the Smart Drinking and Moderation Innovation Challenge competition for further up scaling and investment courtesy of Delta Corporation Limited. Delta launches challenge to curb youth alcohol, drug abuse 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 27286 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 2992 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. 34/24 REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 REVISED EDITION 1996 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following developments on stand number 96 Mashava, Masvingo. It is proposed to change of use from commercial (Dairiboard) to residential flats on the above named stand which is situated within a commercial zone in terms of the operating Masvingo Township Layout Plan, whereas the proposal requires special consent of the Local Authority. According to the Act, the application is required to be advertised and owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Authority. The application plans and any special conditions which the local planning authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favorably considered may be inspected at the address below during normal business hours. Any person wishing to make any objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them in writing to the undersigned within one month of the date of insertion of this notice. The Chief Executive Officer Mr Mubviro Masvingo Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer P O Box 724 NEMAMWA Delta executives, students and other stakeholders who attended the meeting pose for a pic.
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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 15 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIVHU - Chivhu businessman Kirsty Muzana (46) is in court for illegal power connections and for assaulting Police while resisting arrest. Muzana has become a regular face at the courts for various cases. Chivhu Regional Magistrate, Sam Chitumwa granted him US$80 for the illegal power connections made at his Muzana Lodges and US$50 for resisting Police arrest. Muzana was allegedly assisted by Wellington Chinyama in resisting arrest. He was ordered to stay at house number L494, Chivhu location and not to interfere with State witnesses. Muzana has another ongoing court case where he is fighting the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) over ownership of a 5 hectare piece of land which he claims he was given by the late Chikomba RDC CEO Luckson Mutara. He was recently acquitted in a case where he faced charges of running two lodges, Muzana and Mhofu without a trading license. He argued in court that the lodges were run by his wife and not him. Taonga Masaire prosecuted. Chivhu businessman in court for illegal Zesa connections THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA - A girl (15) from Plot 4, Inkosi Farm committed suicide on Sunday after virginity tests at the church showed that she was no longer a virgin. On May 4, 2024, Tariro Svikiro went to the African Apostolic Church with her mother. One prophetess at the church by the name Madzimai Chigora made a prophecy that the girl was no longer a virgin and she denied it. A virginity test was allegedly forced on her and the result was that her hymen was no longer intact and therefore sex was performed on her. The girl then allegedly went on to reveal that she slept with two different boys who had the same surname with the prophetess hence they could be her relatives. Mashonaland East Police Spokesperson Simon Chazovachiyi confirmed the incident to The Mirror. He urged people to follow procedure on such matters and urged parents to stay close to their children. After the church service the girl went back home with her mother but she was depressed. The next day her mother found her lying on the floor in a critical condition and her son told her that the girl had drunk poison. She was hurried to Chivhu General Hospital where she died upon admission. “We are appealing to members of the public to seek counseling services in situations like this. I also urge parents to be very close to their children so that they will feel free to disclose everything to them,” said Chazovachiyi. Girl commits suicide over lost virginity Kirsty Muzana. File pic.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Crime & Courts news Page 16 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The Mirror Chivhu correspondent, Theresa Zibowa has filed a Police report against an overzealous Chivhu General Hospital Rehabilitation Technician who broke her phone during the discharge of her duties at the hospital on Monday. She filed the case against Andrew Sasha Mapfudza under CR25/05/24. Mapfudza grabbed Theresa’s phone and threw it on a concrete block as she was recording the transfer of injured Mutero High School students from Chivhu Hospital to Chitungwiza Hospital. Zibowa introduced herself to the hospital’s medical superintendent Dr Gift Tafadzwa Munjanja before discharging her duties. She said Mapfudza simply walked up to her, grabbed the phone and threw it on a concrete block before scolding and demanding she leave the hospital. Mupfudza said Theresa didn’t have permission to record inside the hospital and what he did is therefore justified although he is just a junior officer. Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe chairperson, Golden Maunganidze condemned the behavior by the technician. He said reporters are not criminals and should be treated with respect. “Reporters are not criminals and should be treated with respect. We urge other parties to double verify with media houses and the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) whether one is an accredited journalist or is bogus. We condemn people who take it upon themselves to break equipment which journalists depend on. “We urge the Police to intervene when such gadgets are vandalized by overzealous individuals. We also call upon the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) to timeously complete its accreditation outreach program, we are halfway into the year and ZMC has not completed its accreditation of journalists,” he said. Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) president, George Maponga said journalism is enshrined and protected by the constitution and any attempts to stifle the profession should be strongly condemned. “ZUJ condemns in the strongest terms rogue behavior by the technician. We want to remind any other likeminded characters that journalism is not a crime. It is protected and enshrined in the constitution. The Mirror is a duly accredited newspaper operating in the confines of the law and has done a lot as speaking truth to those in power. “We find it outrageous and shocking that an official at a public institution as a hospital would bar a journalist from carrying out his work. We urge law enforcement agents to investigate the matter and this should serve as a deterrent to everyone. We also urge the MCZ to conduct stakeholder conscientization workshops,” he said. Chivhu hosp technician breaks Mirror journalist phone REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT CHAPTER 29:12 REVISED EDITION 1996 NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE IN TERMS OF SECTION 26 (3) OF THE ACT Notice is hereby given for an application to carry out the following developments on stand 6137 and 6138 Victoria Ranch, Masvingo. It is proposed to change of use from residential to a day care centre on the above named stands which is situated within a residential zone in terms of the operating Masvingo Township Layout Plan, whereas the proposal requires special consent of the Local Authority. According to the Act, the application is required to be advertised and owners of the adjacent properties notified in writing before being considered by the Local Authority. The application plans and any special conditions which the local planning authority is likely to impose in the event of this application being favorably considered may be inspected at the address below during normal business hours. Any person wishing to make any objections or representation relating to the application may lodge them in writing to the undersigned within one month of the date of insertion of this notice. The Chief Executive Officer Mr Mubviro Masvingo Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer P O Box 724 NEMAMWA +263 782 126 865 +263 775 370 623 [email protected] New Market Center Cnr Mugabe & R.Tangwena EXCELLENT POWER SERVICES 1KVA WITH LITHIUM BATTERY PANELS BATTERY DC ACABLES INVETER ACCESSORIES LABOUR TOTAL $740 1KVA WITH GEL BATTERY PANELS BATTERY DC CABLES INVETOR ACCESSORIES LABOUR TOTAL $640 3 KVA WITH 4 PANELS PANELS BATTERY DC CABLES INVETER ACCESSORIES PROTECTION KIT LABOUR TOTAL $1 690 5KVA WITH LITHIUM BATTERY 100*6 PANELS INVETER DC CABLES BATTERY ACCESSORIES LABOUR TOTAL $2 725 3KVA WITH LITHIUM BATTERY PANELS BATTERY DC CABLES INVETER ACCESSORIES PROTECTION KIT LABOUR TOTAL $1 490 3KVA WITH GEL BATTERY PANELS 2*24 GEL BATTERY DC CABLES INVETER ACCESSORIES PROTECTION KIT LABOUR TOTAL $1 300 Andrew Sasha Mapfudza. Theresa Zibowa.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Crime & Courts news Page 17 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Zanu PF Masvingo youth provincial chairperson, Delight Mandebvu has sought for the postponement of his assault court case against former mayor Collen Maboke after complaining that lawyers in Masvingo have shunned and refused to represent him. Mandebvu who limped into court using crutches on Tuesday also sought to have the case moved to a court outside Masvingo for fear that Maboke, a former mayor of the Ancient City could influence the outcome because he is a wellconnected lawyer. Mandebvu is facing three counts of assault after he allegedly attacked Maboke, his wife Tariro and a relative Simbarashe Matyei. The incident happened after Mandebvu’s vehicle sideswiped with Maboke’s along Masvingo-Mutare Road two months ago. Mandebvu is alleged to have made a U-turn after the accident, drove after Maboke’s vehicle and blocked its way 10km further. Mandebvu then allegedly assaulted the three. Mandebvu is denying the charges. He told Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzi that he needed a month to look for a lawyer outside Masvingo. He however, later withdrew his application to have his case heard outside Masvingo Province. Prosecutor Godknows Mugondo opposed the postponement of the case saying that Mandebvu was served with court papers a week earlier and had ample time to find a lawyer. Magistrate Hanzi gave Mandebvu until May 21, 2024, to look for a lawyer and the case will continue on that date. “I need a month to look for a lawyer outside Masvingo Province. I had a torrid time finding one here and this is because Maboke influenced them. “I am not comfortable being tried in Masvingo Province because of Maboke’s influence and it is my humble request that this case be tried outside the province,” he said. Magistrate Hanzi said it is common knowledge that lawyers in Masvingo would be reluctant to take up his case since he is going against one of theirs. “Its common knowledge that lawyers would be reluctant to take up your case because you are going against one of their own. Ask anyone in here and they will tell you that it’s common knowledge,” said the Magistrate. Lawyers shun Zanu PF provincial youth chairman Delight Mandebvu.
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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERBANK RATE TO BE APPLIED ON 2024 NOVEMBER ORDINARY & ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATION FEES PAID IN ZiG The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council would like to inform its stakeholders, parents/ guardians, and candidates of the Interbank rate which shall apply when making payments for the 2024 November Ordinary and Advanced levels fees in ZiG. Fees are pegged in USD however they are accepted in the currency which the parents/ guardians are comfortable with. Parents who wish to make payments in USD or Rands are able to do so until the registration closing dates. Those who would like to make payments in ZiG will use the rate communicated herein. ZiG Interbank Rate NOVEMBER 2024 ORDINARY AND ADVANCED LEVEL Parents/ Guardians who wish to pay registration fees in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) are able to do so during the window of 10 May to 17 May 2024. The interbank rate of 10 May 24 is to be used during this period to ensure that all candidates pay a uniform registration fee. The exchange rate is ZiG13.52 to 1 USD Payment period 10 May to 17 May ONLY Payments for the examination fees should NOT be paid directly into ZIMSEC accounts by individual parents. Candidates/ Parents should make payments to the school or centre of registration for forward remission to ZIMSEC. Candidates, parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their respective Centres for registration closing dates to avoid any inconveniences. For more information or queries contact the ZIMSEC Regional offices or Head Office. ZIMSEC Head Office| 1 Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare| 0242-302622/3 The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 19 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 20 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com International News Zimbabwe’s illegal forex dealers use WhatsApp to find clients, evade police Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its newly launched ZiG local currency Harare, Zimbabwe – The entrance to the main gate at the Budiriro shopping centre, a busy mall south of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, used to be a hive of activity where informal forex dealers had set up makeshift “offices” on the pavement. Now the area is all but abandoned. The smartly dressed young boys and middleaged men who would stealthily trade foreign currency with shoppers have not set foot there in weeks to avoid police raids. In Zimbabwe, which has been beset by a decades-long economic crisis characterised by hyperinflation, a 54 percent unemployment rate and highly volatile local currencies, the more stable United States dollar is the preferred medium of exchange. Everyone from state utilities to street vendors accepts payment in US dollars. Because of the popularity of the greenback, black market forex dealing is a thriving side hustle with thousands earning a living from the practice. In April, in the government’s latest attempt to stabilise the economy, Zimbabwe’s central bank launched a new currency, Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG. Soon after, Zimbabwean police began cracking down on informal forex dealers and arresting them in their numbers. The authorities blame illegal currency dealing for distorting the exchange rate and devaluing the local currency, and want to ensure the ZiG is accepted and does not lose value rapidly like its predecessor. To date, more than 70 street forex dealers have been arrested. But instead of curbing them, it has driven them underground and towards more creative means of doing business. At a tuck shop about a kilometre from where he used to work at Budiriro shopping centre, forex dealer Darlington Murazva* has set up a makeshift office.The stocky 30-year-old scrolled through the WhatsApp messaging app on his Samsung smartphone, and pressed play on a voice note that arrived in a group chat he’s in with other foreign currency dealers and vendors. “The police are in Glen View right now. They didn’t find anyone,” the voice said. Murazva, who has been a forex trader for 11 years and mostly operates informally, used to have a strategic spot at the entrance to the mall where he would sit on a plastic stool scouting for passing shoppers. When the police raids started, he and the other traders fled. They are now positioned all over Harare – and give one another a heads-up about movements of the police. “Now, the police can’t find us. We are always two steps ahead,” he said with a wry smile. “We know where they are in real time through our fellow traders in the surrounding areas.” The biggest sources of foreign currency in Zimbabwe are diaspora remittances and exports. Zimbabwe allows its citizens to open USD accounts where they can deposit or receive the greenback. They can also withdraw hard USD notes from banks. Companies can also source forex from the official auction market. Away from official channels, though, people regularly buy and sell USD to informal forex dealers depending on their needs. Because street dealers offer better and more market-driven rates of exchange, Zimbabweans prefer to deal with them instead of banks or official currency exchanges. *Name changed to protect privacy. https://www.aljazeera.com
10 - 16 May 2024 Tel: (039) 264372 IPFANI NAUPFIWA/ ZWANINI LANI LIZWIWE Page-23 Page-24 Chibuku NeShamwari 2024 roars to life Let us protect our Mother Earth, Musuva usingasebwi TWO NATIONS REPORTER GWANDA – A sixty-year-old patient who sneaked out of Gwanda Provincial Hospital and disappeared was found dead on Tuesday. Keeper Moyo who disappeared at around 10pm, on April 30, 2024, was found by a young man in a bush along Manzamnyama River with his body in an advanced state of decomposition. Moyo suffered memory loss and had always insisted on leaving the hospital and going back to his rural home. The incident has raised questions about the security of patients at Government hospitals. Matabeleland South Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident and said that investigations were underway. “Moyo was reported a missing person after he discharged himself from Gwanda Hospital at around 10pm on April 30, 2024. A young man discovered his body on May 7, in a bushy area near Manzamnyama,” she said. Patient found dead after sneaking out of hospital TWO NATIONS REPORTER PLUMTREE – A mother who had just given birth at Plumtree Hospital lost her baby when a suspect befriended her before stealing the seven-day-old infant. Two Nations is reliably told that the baby snatcher from Empandeni has since been arrested and the infant and her mother are admitted at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo. The infant’s grandmother, Babazani Ndlovu confirmed the incident to Two Nations. Ndlovu said she accompanied her daughter to Plumtree Hospital on the fateful day and left her behind to attend to some other business. “She told me that a stranger befriended her and asked her to go and buy bananas whilst she remained with the child and when she got back both had disappeared,” said Ndlovu. Matabeleland South Police Spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident. “The suspect duped the mother and left with the baby to Empandeni Village where she told relatives that she had delivered a baby boy. “Relatives got suspicious when they realised it was a newly born and took her to Empandeni Clinic. She was then transferred to Plumtree Hospital the following morning after officials had got wind that there was a missing child, and upon arrival the mother identified her child leading to the arrest of the suspect,” she said. The baby is said to be in critical condition at Mpilo Hospital. Baby stolen at Plumtree Hospital Keeper Moyo.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 21 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late JAMES MAHOHOMA who died on 10 JUNE 2000 at CHIREDZI. 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 10TH DAY OF MAY 2024 APPLICANT: SAMUEL JAMES MAHOHOMA, HOUSE No 4778 VICTORIA RANCH, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SIHLE CHIRUME who died on 7 JANUARY 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 10TH DAY OF MAY 2024 APPLICANT: SILINGWE MATANGA, FLAT No. 5 TORWOOD, REDCLIFF KWEKWE. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION. In the estate of ASSALIAH WAMAMBO who died on 9 SEPTEMBER 2006 at GWERU. 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 10TH DAY OF MAY 2024 APPLICANT: BARBRA WAMAMBO, 5317 MKOBA 11 GWERU. LIQUOR LICENCE First schedule (Section 2) FORMS PART 1 LIQUOR ACT (CHAPTER 14:12) Application for the issue of a Part 11 Liquor License. Notice is hereby given that an application in terms of Section 53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be made to Liquor Licensing Board, Harare, for the issue of BOTTLE STORE in respect of premises situated at SHOP 18 ZISHUNDE BUSINESS CENTER trading as MUDAVANHU BOTTLE STORE. All persons who have any objections to the application may lodge their objections in writing with the Secretary of the Liquor Licensing Board, Harare not later than 14 days from the day of publication. DATED AT MASVINGO ON THE 10TH MAY 2024 APPLICANT: ROIKASI MUDAVANHU, 2349 MUSANETA STREET, RUJEKO 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 JACOB MUSARA ID No 83-127746V 83 trading as THE MUSARARA`S GENERAL DEALER to carry out the business of a GENERAL DEALER in respect of premises situated at CHITANDA BUSINESS CENTRE. Application will be made at the same time for the business to be carried under the effective control of JACOB MUSARA ID No 83-127746V-83. DATED AT MASVINGO ON THE 10TH MAY 2024. APPLICANT: JACOB MUSARA, REDZA SECONDARY SCHOOL P BAG 9279, ZAKA, MASVINGO.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 22 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Religious News PS TRYMORE DZOBO Today’s contemporary music is quite innovative and luxurious . A chant, a slang becomes an Anthem as long as it catches the fancy of the audience and resonates with its borders of enjoyment and appetites . Good enough . Entertainment is about what is wanted and trendy. Yet the church must sing for a different reason. We are singing to and about God . Jesus . The Holy Spirit. The church . The Work of The Spirit . The mission of the Gospel . All praise worthy of God. It matters less the Music genre . It should be as less entertaining as possible . It mustn’t lack healthy and good rhythm and artistry too. But its fulcrum is scripture . The themes of scripture must be very loud and louder than the music . Hence songs must be like teaching sermons. Theological preachings . Only difference is this is with music . They must cause us to meditate on scripture . Pray , Study , Preach the gospel , Walk in the Spirit,in Holiness , Follow the leading of the Spirit , Be strong members of the local church. They mustn’t be bland when it comes to Bible theology and truth and very lively in artistry and sophistry of its music . That’s inadequate . Hence church praise worship leaders must be given the same qualifications like the Psalmist(s) who wrote scriptures. Men filled with the Spirit . Full of the Word. Their songs must be sermons or from sermons. I have always taught that the Work of a church music ministry/ choir is to turn the church teaching and doctrine and theology into musical notes . So we walk in the word. The choir and music ministry mustn’t be notorious for making us get emotional in praise or enhance our danceable performances . That’s being worldly . Paul teaches differently Colossians 3:16 KJV Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. In a world carried away with trends, We must stick with the word and Spirit alone . Let there be more content in our songs than “You have been good to me “ “I know you will see me through “ “It’s my time “ “I no go suffer ,never “ It’s less than scripture Not the core of worship And we should not accommodate that much ! Amen... [email protected] +263774740407 Why we sing... Beauty Tavashure Children from broken homes within our communities are facing numerous challenges. A broken home is a family where one parent is absent and this is usually because the parent has divorced or deserted. There has been a rise in broken homes within Zimbabwe as divorce rates continue to soar and economic and social challenges as well as migration continue to pull families apart. It is the children that are left in the care of a single parent that bear the burden of psychological conflict. There stories continue to go untold and their plight is ignored by our communities. This article will discuss psychosocial issues that affect children from broken homes and these include, children’s Mental Health, emotional distress, some may experience low self-esteem, behavioural problems and social problems. In as much as these children experience these challenges they need support from parents and the community at large to understand them since it is said it takes a community to raise a child. Mental Health challenges Children from broken homes commonly suffer from what are known as adjustment disorders. These are a consequence of the struggle to adapt to changes in their family life. It is common for children to develop mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders which hinder their daily function. In addition, children may also develop mental health challenges such as trauma from exposure to constant conflict, aggression, abuse, neglect, domestic violence and separation which are quite common in a separating family. Emotional distress The experience of strong emotional distress can also be present in children from broken homes. Growing up in such circumstances can lead to emotional scarring with children sometimes experiencing guilt and self-blame in response to parent separation. The loss of a patient can also trigger emotions of grief, sadness and even confusion. Feelings of uncertainty evoke strong feelings of anxiety, fear and sometimes even anger. Low self-esteem The absence of a stable family environment can lead to lower self-esteem and confidence in children. The feelings of coming from an inferior damaged family can lead to feeling low self-worth. This can lead to self-induced stigma and isolation. This affects many areas of life including the ability to form healthy relationships with peers and adults. It also affects the capacity to initiate productive behaviours leading to children becoming more withdrawn and less socially competent. These, unless managed, can transfer into adult life leading to even more reduced capacity to enjoy life. Behavioural Problems Children broken homes are prone to exhibiting negative behaviours such as physical and verbal violence. The absence of positive role models and feelings anger, frustration and even confusion to lead to children lashing out. Guardians who are uninformed about these issues may feel the children lack discipling and may introduce corporal punishment which further promotes abuse and the emotional distress experienced by the children. Social Challenges Children from broken homes face challenges completing their education due to financial challenges often faced by single parenting within the prevailing Zimbabwean economy. They also face challenges associated with stigma and depression from other children as well as from adults. The consequent low self-esteem makes them an easy target for bullying as well as sexual harassment and abuse. Supporting Children from Broken Homes. There remains a lot that can be done to support children from broken homes. Families who are undergoing separation can seek counselling services as either part of repairing their marital issues or as a way of managing life post-divorce. Counselling services. Counsellors are equipped with knowledge and skills of how to promote child welfare after divorce and help ensure that child development is best optimised in the face of adversity. There are also counselling services available for children to help them build resilience and cope with issues surrounding divorce and separation as well as resolve any behavioural, emotional or mental health challenges that they may be facing. Parental role in children Parents can also play an effective role in supporting their children. They can achieve this through reminding them that the divorce or separation was not their fault and providing a listening ear to their children’s concerns. Parents can also provide positive but firm parenting to help eliminate the possibilities of problem behaviours that may arise in the adjustment phase. Community role in children The community also has a role to play in supporting children from broken homes. Financial support to single parents can go a long way in achieving family normalcy. Curbing practices such as the harassment and abuse of children from broken homes can also help protect them self-esteem and mental health. This article was written by Beauty Tavashure an Intern Counselling Psychologist 0772 701572 [email protected] Psychosocial issues affecting children from broken homes
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 23 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Entertainment News SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – This year’s edition of the Delta Corporation sponsored Chibuku NeShamwari Traditional Dance Festival is running from Saturday – July 27. A Press statement released by the drinks giants states that national winners of the 61st edition will win US$15 000, first runner ups US$10 000 and third place US$7 500. Provincial competition winners earn US$2 500, second place US$1 500 and third place US$1 000. This year’s competition is running under the theme: Tamba Tione, Gida Sibone! Chibuku Neshamwari is sponsored by Delta Corporation through its Chibuku brand and organized by Zimbabwe National Arts Council (NAC) and Zimbabwe National Traditional Dances Association (ZNTDA). The festival has been running since 1963 and commemorated its 60th anniversary last year. The first provincial competitions are taking place this Saturday at Collen Bawn Bar, Gwanda in Matabeleland South and in Mashonaland East at Murehwa Camp and Caravan in Murehwa. The Masvingo competition will take place on June 8, at Hwiru Beerhall in Gutu. “The 2024 edition of the property will celebrate culture through traditional dance with the theme “Tamba Tione, Gida Sibone!” Last year’s celebration marked 60 years and was awarded the Diamond Winner for Best Corporate Event of the Year at the National Exceptional Marketing Awards hosted by MAZ. The Chibuku brand looks forward to an exciting festival this year as it connects with its consumers through culture, dance, and heritage,” reads part of the statement. N INVITATION FOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIVE BIDDING REF STC /ENG 01/24 DATE 07/05/2024 Shurugwi Town Council is inviting bids from reputable Companies and praz registered suppliers for the following: PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME STC/ENG 01/24 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD MAINATANANCE MATERIALS 03 JUNE 2024 AT 1100HRS STC/ENG 02/24 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SEWER TRUNK LINE MATERIALS 03 JUNE 2024 AT 1100HRS PUBLICATION DATE: 07/05/2024 CLOSING DATE: 03/06/2024 TIME: 1100HRS DELIVERY PLACE: SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, TOWN HOUSE, PROCUREMENT OFFICE The bidding documents will be issued upon payment of non-refundable usd 10/ZIG Equivalent or free for soft copy upon request on the following email: [email protected] and on praz portal Submission of bids COMPLETED BIDDING DOCUMENTS must be enclosed in sealed envelope, endorsed on the outside with the advertised PROCUREMENT NOTICE NUMBER AND DATE, THE CLOSING DATE AND DESCRIPTION. BIDS must be deposited in a TENDER BOX at Shurugwi Town Council Town House addressed to the TOWN SECRETARY SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL, P.O BOX 125 SHURUGWI on or before 1100 HOURS on the closing date 03 JUNE 2024. Specifications are found in the bidding documents. NOTE: Bidders are free to witness the opening of bids on the closing date and time. Late submission will not be accepted. Chibuku NeShamwari 2024 roars to life File pic.
The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Entertainment news Page 24 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com CHIBHORANI TALK WITH SEKURU TAURAI Monday 22 April 2024 came and is now history. Now how many Chibhoraniland citizens knew that this very day is actually International World Mother Earth Day? The Day is meant for us all to recognize that the Earth and its ecosystems is humanity's common home and highlight the need to protect her in order to enhance people’s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity. This year’s theme is "Planet vs Plastics," and aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health. Now why should we call the earth our mother? Like Mother Earth like children earth. Yes, we are made of earth. Tiri vana vevhu. Dust we are and to dust we shall return. We are children of Mother Earth not just because we are like her but more so because she is the one who takes good motherly care of us. All the food we eat comes from Mother Earth. Our water comes from the belly of Mother Earth and some we store on her surface. The clothes we wear come from Mother Earth. The houses we live in and other buildings are constructed with resources from Mother Earth. The air we breathe comes from trees growing on Mother Earth. The vehicles, planes, trains, tools and everything else we make and use come from Mother Earth. There are more countless things and activities that are made possible by Mother Earth. I did not mention the vegetation and all sorts of creatures we her children benefit from. And oh what about her singular beauty that we so love to behold. Go to Vic Falls. However did we here in Chibhoraniland celebrate Mother Earth Day? No, and I know so. Mai vako here, your own dear mother who looks after you every single second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year in and year out! Kutadza kungovatenda, kuvarumbidza nokuvafarira? Kwana munhu. Kusina mai hakuendwi. Ndivo Mother Earth vedu, mai vedu musuva usingasebwi. Wozoda mai vakadii nhai? What a wonderful mother we have! However can she on her part say that we are her wonderful children? The answer is a big NO. Without pointing a finger at other people far away, let us start with ourselves here in Chibhoraniland, terrible and horrible children that we definitely are. Just look at the cruel and shameless crimes we daily commit against our beloved Mother Earth. Behold the stinking uncollected and pilling garbage in urban areas. People throw litter anywhere and everywhere including roads and highways. Check out the raw sewage continuously flowing along streets into streams and rivers to eventually end up in dams, matsime enyika. Tiri nhundiramutsime chaidzo. Soon the veld fire season will see us burning our own vital forests and savanna grass. Just look at the land degradation being caused by illegal mining activities going on all over Chibhoraniland. The list is endless. All this misbehavior and criminal activities leave Mother Earth in extreme agony and we her children don’t give a damn. Well, the Shona say kugumbura mai unotanda botso. Botso is the severe punishment meted out on a child who mistreats and angers his or her mother. This is exactly what is currently happening to us as we have and are still mistreating our Mother Earth. Climate change kutanda botso. The damage we caused and are still causing to Mother Earth is irreparable hence tichatanda botso kusvika madhongi amera nyanga. Ndomene haichemedzi. Please take note, I am not trying to frighten anyone here, kuzvitaura ndangoti ndizvitaure musazoti Sekuru Taurai vokutaurisa havana kumbozvitaura. Let us protect our Mother Earth, Musuva usingasebwi Chibhorani Talk With Sekuru Taurai
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THE Sport THE Mirror 10 - 16 May 2024 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror Liverpool and Feyenoord agree on compensation deal for Arne Slot to become new Reds manager, per reports English Premier League club Liverpool has reportedly found Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The club has agreed to a compensation deal with Dutch club Feyenoord for Arne Slot to become its new manager, according to multiple reports. In late January, Klopp announced he would step down as Liverpool’s manager at the end of the current season. The 56-year-old has been at Anfield since 2015 and led Liverpool to a UEFA Champions League title in 2019 and a Premier League title in 2020 - the first in 30 years for the club. Slot said on Thursday: “It seems clear to me that I would like to go to Liverpool. Now I’m waiting to see whether the clubs reach an agreement. I’m very confident in that.” The 45-year-old Dutchman, who has a reputation for developing young talent and playing an exciting brand of football, guided Feyenoord to the Dutch league title last season and the Dutch Cup this campaign, while also leading the team to the 2022 Conference League final. CNN has reached out to Liverpool for comment. CNN.com