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THE PAGE-22 21 - 27 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 ZIFA highjacks man of the match awards SEEFF takes property show to the UK The late Charles Shanyurai Calvin Majange. To page 5 MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Charles Shanyurai Calvin Majange (70), the man Majange Business Center in Masvingo is named after is no more. The sad news was confirmed to The Mirror by Majange’s younger sister, Georgina Majange in an interview with The Mirror. Majange was Masvingo City Council treasurer for 17 years and Chivi South MP for two terms. The affable Majange suffered cardiac arrest and was declared dead on arrival at Kensington 24hr Emergency Hospital in Harare on Wednesday. Founder of popular Majange Shopping Centre dies Gov issues conflicting statements on military convoy George Charamba. To page 2

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 2 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MASVINGO INDSUSTRIALSITE:An industrial property forsale situate along Chrome Road in the industrialsite of Masvingo, comprising of an abattoir building of brick under asbestos which provides the following accommodation and facilities: Control room/ office;
dispatch section;
 dispatch office
with a storeroom;
three freezers two with a capacity for four tons each and the remaining
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 slaughter section with two stainless steel sinks;
scaling room;
abattoirs entrance and exit with stainlesssteel hand wash basin, a roomwith three concrete sinks.Canteen with a kitchen which has a double stainless steel sink;
eating shed with concrete sitting area. Workshop;
change rooms;
 toilet. Three Bay Carport and Incinerator of brick wall. Suitable for warehousing or factory operations. Fenced and gated.Title deed available. Stand size: 1.3144 hectares. PriceGuide: US$350 000 FARM IN DEWURE WESTA Great opportunity for investment in farming.A farm measuring 126.393 hectares, 3 quarters of which is arable. There is a basic 5 roomed farm house and other miscellaneous farm buildings. Has a private well with a 16m depth and 2 natural wells at the garden section. There’s a man­made weir (low headed dam wall) barrier and also a perennial river flowing
through the length of the farm. Abundance of variousindigenousfruit trees and an orchard and it has vast natural grazing land.The Farm is Fenced and gated.WithTitle Deeds andCertificate
of no present interest. PriceGuide: USD160 000.00 PriceGuide: USD$2 500 000 (plusVAT) HOTEL FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE: Situated in the heart of Beitbridge Town is a Hotel for sale located along Beitbridge­Masvingo Highway with great potentialforinstitutional use. It boast ofthe 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. Fourstaff 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. PROPERTIES FOR SALE Contact: 0774138874 RHODENE HOUSE FOR SALE: Aresidential 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 standmeasures 2145 squaremetresin extent. Title Deeds. PriceGuide: US$120 000 Negotiable MASVINGO: 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 oftwo rooms and a storeroom;
Carport;
swimming pool. Fenced &Gated.The standmeasures 2477 squaremetersin extent. PriceGuide: US$70 000 NostroMortgageAccepted PriceGuide USD$75 000.VATINCLUSIVE 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 squaremetersin extent. 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 squaremetresin extent. PriceGuide: US$75 000 VICTORIA RANGE HOUSE FOR SALE: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 2 rooms, separate bathroom and toilet both without fittings.
The standmeasure 256 squaremetersin extent. PriceGuide: US$11 500 PriceGuide: US$110 000 BUSHMEAD PROPERTY FOR SALE: A residential property for sale in Bushmead Township with magnificent
views of the Lake Mutirikwi and beautiful gardens consisting of the following improvements: Plot 1: A vacant undeveloped stand measuring 4 237square metres being sold together with Plot 2 consisting of a double storey residential dwelling with a ground floor
which houses a self­contained flatlet
with a single bedroom, combined lounge and dining room with a fireplace,
combined bathroom with a bath tab and a toilet , kitchen with fitted
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An attached double lock­up garage and a swimming pool. These two plots measure approximately 5 152 square metresin extent.Title deeds. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE IN MASVINGO CBD: A townhouse 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 built­in 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 built­in cupboards, third bedroom which is being used as an office,
kitchen which is being used as an office,
 with single stainless­steel 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. PriceGuide:OFFERS INVITED OUT OF TOWN BUSHMEAD PROPERTYFOR SALEconsisting of a large workshop (approximately 200 square metres) with Laziman doors comprising of a boatshed, multi­purpose room, a large room which can be used as a workshop/ garage , and another big room with ablutions and a laundry room. Staff quarters with two living rooms, kitchen,separate toilet and shower and prolific
borehole plus Zinwa watersupply.The plotmeasures 4159 squaremetresin extent.Title deeds. PriceGuide: US$50 000 PriceGuide: US$32 000 HOUSE FOR SALE IN CHIREDZI: A residential dwelling of brick under asbestos consisting of 3 bedrooms all with built in cupboards, kitchen, lounge, bathroom with tub, shower and wash hand basin. A separate toilet. Front verandah. Title deeds. The stand measures 369 square metersin extent. GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA/SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTERS MASVINGO – Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba and two military spokespersons have given conflicting statements on the destination of a heavily guarded military haulage trucks convoy that entered the country at night through Beitbridge Border Post on Sunday. The contingent which went through the Beitbridge VIP section, got into Masvingo just after midnight and drove towards Mutare raised eyebrows with many people calling Masvingo Mirror to find out the contents and destination of the convoy. In Masvingo, all intersections along Robert Mugabe Ave were heavily guarded by Military Police as the contingent passed through. Sources who contacted The Mirror said President Mnangagwa is on high alert against possible civil unrest steered by reports of high-level corruption at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and other public entities. Sources said the contingent was destined for one of the Zimbabwe barracks. There is also speculation about military assistance that President Mnangagwa asked for from the Russian President Vladimir Putin having arrived already. However, a statement from the office of the Minister of Defence, Oppah Kashiri said this was part of a Lesotho Defence Forces convoy that entered Zimbabwe through Nyamapanda Border Post on its way from Mozambique to Lesotho. Meanwhile, a statement by Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) spokesperson Colonel Alphios Makotore gave a different destination and said that the Lesotho Defence Forces convoy was coming from Lesotho and going to Mozambique. Charamba said the trucks were transporting food rations to ZNA members that are currently doing drills across the country. “It was an escort for army food rations. It’s normal for the Military Police to escort such cargo. We hold drills this time of the year in different places of the country so, we were transporting food rations to the areas. If they were weapons why would we let them pass through South Africa? “We have no need to arm ourselves and I keep repeating that when the President was in Russia he raised complaints against the behavior of the US in the region. The reference to Zambia was coincidental not intentional. Zambia is our good neighbour,” said Charamba. “The Lesotho Defence Forces convoy spent the night of June 17, 2024 on their way to Beitbridge Border Post. The Botswana Defence Force and Lesotho Defence Forces requested to use the territory of the Republic of Zimbabwe as part of their movement plan as they were withdrawing from the SADC mission in Mozambique,” said the statement from Muchinguri’s office. “It is not true that the convoy of military trucks you saw was ferrying weapons. The military convoy you witnessed passing through Beitbridge Border Post was a contingent from Lesotho Defence Forces. It was on its way to Mozambique. “The convoy passed through Masvingo and Mutare. It then exited the country through Forbes Border Post into Mozambique on its way to Cabo Delgado Province where the Lesotho Defence forces are deployed on military operations. “You will be informed of any other movements of the military convoy, however without compromising security regulations on such matters,” said Colonel Makotore. A statement on the International Crisis Group website, on May 8, 2024 shows that Lesotho and Botswana troops left Cabo Delgado in April this year and the two countries have no troops in the war torn region. International Crisis Group is an independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies that build a more peaceful world. Lesotho was part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) operating in Cabo Delgado to combat terrorism and acts of violent extremism. “In January, SADC said it would withdraw the force when its current mandate expires on 15 July. Botswana and Lesotho pulled out in April, while Angola and Namibia are packing up now,” reads part of a statement on the organisation’s website. Gov issues conflicting statements on military convoy George Charamba.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 3 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Kwekwe, Gokwe Round up PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE - Prominent Kwekwe businessman, Temba Musekiwa has donated 150 bags of cement and money towards the building of the Roman Catholic Church’s St Gabriel Parish to decongest St Barnabas parish in Mbizo, Kwekwe. Musekiwa who is a member of the Church of Christ Church made the donation during a mock roora held at St Barnabas parish on Sunday. He was the guest of honor. Roman Catholic Church Gweru Diocese head, Bishop Rudolph Nyandoro also graced the fundraising event. Musekiwa owns a number of business entities in Kwekwe including service stations. Other businesspersons who attended the fundraiser include … Mukewa, Peter Gore and Halsteds brothers. Musekiwa told The Mirror that he feels honored to support the community he trades from and he encouraged the Parish to keep on having fundraising activities. “It is always good to support the community you live and trade in so that is why I came here to support this brilliant initiative. They are doing a great job and I encourage the parish to keep doing fundraising events of this nature to raise funds for building another church to decongest this parish,” said Musekiwa. Bishop Nyandoro commended the unity of purpose and said it shows that the church works harmoniously with other churches. “I must commend the unity of purpose and good relations that have been displayed here. It shows that indeed you are extending the space of your tent, you have been supported by the community beyond our church and you must keep on doing that,” said Bishop Nyandoro. Vice Secretary of the parish’s fundraising committee, Morris Chinwada said the event was a success. “The event came out exactly the way we wanted it because we have managed to attract the business community’s support and I am sure that we have managed to reach our targeted figure of US$6000. “My sincere gratitude goes to Mr Musekiwa for his tremendous support, Mrs. Mukewa who also extended her hand and other business people like Mr Peter Gore who promised to support us and the Halsted brothers,” said Chinwada. Businessman Musekiwa donates to Catholic church PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE - One person died on the spot whilst five others were injured when a Toyota Wish collided with a Toyota Fortuner at the 209km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo highway in Kwekwe on Sunday afternoon. Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector, Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the accident to The Mirror. He identified the deceased as Ackim Haurovi (55) of Mosi Mine Compound, Kwekwe. He died on the spot. Mahoko added that Haurovi was driving a Toyota Wish towards Harare and he tried to overtake another vehicle resulting in a head-on collision with a Fortuner driven by John Matinhari (56). Haurovi had one passenger on board whilst Matinhari had three passengers and they all had varying injuries. “We urge motorists to observe traffic rules and regulations. It is sad to note that most of the road accidents are due to human error and we have witnessed that many lives continue to be lost,” said Mahoko. Kwekwe accident claims 1 PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE - Magistrate Grace Tupiri has slapped an elderly Gokwe woman with the mandatory nine year jail term after she was found in possession of seven pieces of ivory valued at US$5 236. Francisca Hapazari (67) of Maringa Village, Chitekete in Gokwe was arrested on April 4, 2024 at her homestead after Police and Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) received a tipoff that she was selling ivory. Prosecutor Farai Kwatireni told the court that Hapazari was found holding a sack with seven pieces of ivory that weighed 32.2 kg. She was arrested and implicated Nomatter Hapazari who was also arrested but later defaulted court. The ivory was produced as exhibit in court. Illegal possession of pangolins and ivory attract a mandatory nine year jail term. Gokwe granny (67) jailed 9 years for ivory Temba Musekiwa (left) and Bishop Rudolph Nyandoro at the fundrasiser.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Kwekwe, Gokwe Round Up Page4 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Chirumhanzi- Zibagwe constituency legislator, Jacob Chokururama has donated 20 bags of cement and diesel for the construction of a clinic in Zibagwe Ward 2 where the nearest clinic is 30km away. He made the donation during a site visit on Saturday. The initiative is spearheaded by Zibagwe Rural District Council (RDC). “The community has been walking for close to 30 km to access health services in Chiundura or at Bob Swift which is about 12km from here. This has been causing a lot of problems especially for pregnant women. “I am pledging my full support. I would like to commend the community for their contribution because they are the resources we need to build the clinic,” said Chokururama. The diesel will be used to transport bricks molded by villagers in the villages. The distance also made it difficult for women to access Sexual Reproduction Health Services (SRHS). Ward 2 Councillor, Basilio Mutosvori facilitated the drilling of a borehole at the site. He said the project requires collective action and input to come to fruition. “Council does not have resources for building this clinic at the moment so as the leadership we decided to kick start the project with help from the community. We drilled a borehole, footing of the building has been done and council has given us a tipper truck to carry bricks, pit sand and river sand,” said Mutosvori. The community is providing labour and bricks towards the initiative and the project is expected to be complete in three months. Getrude Vumba, a Ward 2 villager said the community lacks access to health services. “We are facing a lot of challenges especially pregnant women as it is difficult for them to access health services around here. It is our wish that this clinic will be built within a very short space of time,” she said. The local authority has 29 clinics servicing 33 wards and some villagers are traveling long distances of about 60km to access a clinic according Zibagwe RDC masterplan report of study findings. PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Another Gokwe man is appearing before Magistrate Honest Musiiwa after he was nabbed selling two elephant tusks valued at US$2 677. Fainos Moyo (58) was arrested on June 5, this year at his homestead at Matagwayi Village, Chief Simuchembo in Gokwe. Gokwe Magistrate Grace Tupiri last week sentenced an elderly Gokwe woman Francisca Hapazari (67) of Maringa Village to the mandatory nine year jail term after she was found selling seven pieces of ivory weighing 32.2kg and valued at US$5 236. Moyo was arrested by Police and Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) officers who pretended to be buyers. He pleaded innocent when he appeared in court. Prosecutor Tatenda Mandishona told the court that Moyo dug the ivory from the ground where he had hidden it when the officers approached him pretending to be buyers. The officers then identified themselves and arrested him. The ivory was confiscated by the Police and will be produced as exhibit in court. Chirumhanzi - Zibagwe MP donates cement for clinic construction Another Gokwe villager arrested with ivory PRISCA MANYIWA-MASUKU MIRROR REPORTER KWEKWE – Another Gokwe villager is appearing before Magistrate Honest Musiiwa after he was nabbed selling two elephant tusks valued at US$2 677. Fainos Moyo (58) was arrested on June 5, this year at his homestead at Matagwayi Village, Chief Simuchembo in Gokwe. Gokwe Magistrate Grace Tupiri last week sentenced an elderly Gokwe woman Francisca Hapazari (67) of Maringa Village to the mandatory nine year jail term after she was found selling seven pieces of ivory weighing 32.2kg and valued at US$5 236. Moyo was arrested by Police and Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) officers who pretended to be buyers. He pleaded innocent when he appeared in court. Prosecutor Tatenda Mandishona told the court that Moyo dug out the ivory from the ground where he had hidden it when the officers approached him pretending to be buyers. The officers then identified themselves and arrested him. The ivory was confiscated by the Police and will be produced as exhibit in court. Another Kwekwe miner stabbed over territory dominance Jacob Chokirurama (right) and Basilio Mutosvori at the clinic site.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Local news Page 5 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com 071 689 5703 Chipinge Times & Two Nations Editor: Ellen Mlambo Editorial Comment The veld fire season which starts in….and ends in………. will soon be upon us. This is the time when we always witness countless veld fires raging in different parts of the country. The dry winter grass coupled with strong winds offer a perfect scenario where a small fire from a matchstick or burning cigarette stub can easily turn into a wild and fierce inferno. It is estimated that Zimbabwe loses more than 300 000 hectres of forest and grassland to veld fires every year. To that add loss of human life, valuable property and wildlife. The story does not end there as destroyed vegetation will result in serious soil erosion with the resultant smoke spewing into the atmosphere worsening the problem of climate change which in turn leaves the nation hungry and poorer. It is an undeniable fact that most of these veld fires are caused by human beings. Now if they are caused by human beings it means that they can be avoided. Usually it is that burning cigarette stub carelessly thrown away. Someone will make a fire and leave it unattended or would not be bothered to put it out. Then there are those hunters who deliberately burn the grass in order to force a single hare out of its hiding place so they can kill it. Yes, you can get a veld fire not caused by someone but solely by extremely hot temperatures especially in some countries found in the Americas or Europe. This in our case would be rare as we normally don’t have very high temperatures during the fire season. Now if for us veld fires are avoidable then we should seriously be conscietising, educating, reminding and motivating each other of the need to prevent veld fires. As it is we are not making much headway in prevention as we continue to register high incidences of veld fires that come with devastating consequences. Veld fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility and should start with you and me as individuals, flowing into the family, the community and the country at large. The business sector, government, traditional leaders, churches and schools play a critical role and should prioritise veld fire prevention in their activities. Because it is better to catch them young, special attention should be given to school children. This way they will grow with a sense of ownership of the environment and dedicate themselves to protecting it as their source of life. We all depend on Mother Earth for survival, let us all make sure that we protect her by all means possible. Veld fire prevention, Everyone’s responsibility From page 1 Georgina said Majange had visited his sisters in Harare and started having breathing difficulties as he arrived at the former’s Milton Park home on Wednesday. “He was driven by his cousin to visit his sisters in Harare. They entered the gate into the Milton home but he started to have breathing difficulties just as he was trying to open the car door. He never came out of the car as we immediately drove him to the hospital where the doctor found no pulse and declared him dead,” said Georgina. Mourners are gathered at the family’s rural homestead at Mashamhanda Village, Sese, in Chivi where he will be buried on Sunday. Majange has since been declared a liberation hero by President Mnangagwa and he joins his late father Calvin who was granted the same status by the late President Mugabe. Majange and his late father Calvin (senior) have left an indelible mark on the City of Masvingo. Calvin Majange Road, one of the biggest streets in Mucheke Suburb is named after the father while a thriving business center in the same area is named after the son who was the first man to build a shop there. Majange senior was a businessman who was murdered by the Rhodesian Army in 1977 for supporting the liberation war with material resources. “His excellency, the President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa has conferred a Liberation Hero status to the late Cde Charles Shanyurai Majange who died on the 19th June 2024…,” reads part of the conferment signed by the party’s secretary general Obert Mpofu dated June 21, 2024. Majange was best known by many as Mr Chikwepa because he always went around with a tobacco pipe. He was Masvingo City Treasurer for 17 years from 1983 – 2000 when he was elected Chivi South MP. He served two consecutive terms until 2008. Majange was born in Chivi on March 2, 1954. He is the first born in a family of nine. He did his primary education at Berejena Mission and enrolled at Fletcher High School for his O and A Level studies. He studied at Oriel College at the University of Oxford from 1974 – 1977 and graduated with a degree and a masters’ in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He signed a training contract with KPMG then Peat Marwick and Company after graduating and received training in auditing, financial accounting, taxation, company law and information and technology. He left the company in 1982 when he returned to Zimbabwe. He joined Masvingo City as treasurer in February 1983 and left the local authority in March 2000. Majange was elected Chivi South MP on a Zanu PF ticket in 2000 and served two terms until 2008. He also held several posts within the party as provincial secretary for commissariat and secretary for finance from 1999 – March 2008. He left active politics in 2008 and became a director at TAM Chartered Accountants operating in Masvingo City from April 2008 – 2014. His specific role was quality control. Majange joined Ralph Bomment Greenacre Reynolds Chartered Accountants in February 2015 and he represented the company in Masvingo region with special responsibility for business development. He left the company and was doing periodic consultancy work in and around Masvingo at the time of his death. He is survived by five children and four grandchildren. All his children are based in the UK and have since arrived in the country for his burial. Founder of popular Majange Shopping Centre dies The late Charles Shanyurai Calvin Majange.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 6 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU MBERENGWA - A critical shortage of health workers is affecting health care services in Mberengwa with over 35 open vacancies that have gone for months without being filled, district lead master planner Average Chigwenya has said. He said the high medical staff turnover is attributed to poor working environments and impassable roads. He said some staffers can only leave their stations once every quarter due to impassable roads and risk being robbed along the way. “Mberengwa district is suffering from high staff turnover where there are more than 35 open vacancies that have been difficult to fill. These include doctors, mid-wives and general nurses. There is need to add two more doctors to make them four. There are no visiting doctors in all rural clinics. There is need for doctors to visit a clinic once or twice a month to offer general services. “Most of the hospitals in Mberengwa do not have functional theatres. The district has four hospitals, one Government and three mission hospitals. However, of the four, only one (Masase) has a functional theatre while all others refer their critical operations to Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo and Gwanda where such services are found,” he said. Chigwenya said the major challenge was that there are no ambulances that service rural clinics as most of the roads are impassible. Roads in Mberengwa are impassable because of illegal gold and emerald mining. Most roads are now gullies and have open shafts making it impossible for vehicles to pass. The spread of waterborne and sexually transmitted diseases is also high due to the mining activities. “All the hospitals in the district do not have specialist doctors hence all such services are referred to Bulawayo, Gweru and Masvingo which are the nearest referral hospitals. There is need to provide specialists such as neurologists, laboratory specialists, dentists, opticians and mid-wives to enhance better health care services,” he said. Mberengwa has an acute shortage of medical staff ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER MBERENGWA - Midlands Minister of State, Owen Ncube has handed over Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to Chabirwa Primary School. He handed over the equipment that includes 20 laptops, a printer, projector and white board last Thursday. The equipment was donated to rural schools in the Midlands by President Mnangagwa through the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology Postal and Courier Services 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 in Somabula. Ncube said the equipment is in line with Government’s education 5.0 initiative which seeks to enhance E-learning and strengthen universal access to education. “These laptops are part of the broader strategy by Government to modernise rural schools across the province from Mberengwa to Gokwe. I urge learners to fully utilise these laptops and take their studies seriously. I urge all girls to desist from child marriages. Equip yourself first,” said Ncube. ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – A Shurugwi man is in court for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his niece (15) after threatening to tell her parents that she had multiple boyfriends. The man (name withheld) aged 38 is appearing before Shurugwi Magistrate Percy Mukumba. He is charged with having sexual intercourse with a minor. The man and his niece reside in Dosert, Shurugwi. Circumstances are that sometime in May 2024, the man met his niece around 4 pm in a bushy area in Village 2. He told her that he was going to tell her parents that she has multiple boyfriends unless she agrees to have sexual intercourse with him. The minor agreed to have sexual intercourse with him in the bush. The matter came to light after the man’s wife saw a change in the girl’s behavior and conduct around her husband and quizzed her. The minor reviewed the matter to her and they informed her mother. A Police report was filed leading to the accused’s arrest. Chabirwa primary receives ICT equipment Shurugwi man rapes niece Average Chigwenya. Shurugwi, Mberengwa Round Up

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 8 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Education News TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Over 20 primary and secondary schools in Masvingo district received prizes at the district Merit Awards held at the Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe (BSPZ) building last Friday. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Moses Mhike was the guest of honour. He also commissioned the BSPZ building whose construction began in 2012. Provincial Education Director (PED) Shylatte Mhike also attended the awards ceremony. Schools received awards in sports, academia, science, innovation and arts. Students and coaches who excelled in the same categories also walked away with accolades. Most schools received varying amounts of prize money and certificates for excelling in different fields. Learners received certificates and US$50 prize money. Notable winners include Zimuto High School Public Speaking team that participated at the African competition in Lome, Togo. Gokomere Primary was adjudged the best primary boarding school with the best Grade Seven results, Zimuto and Mutendi high schools were awarded Outstanding All Rounder awards. Hellen McGhie received the District Schools Inspector (DSI) prize for winning the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show quiz. Ndarama won the innovation awards after its students won the Junior Achievement Zimbabwe Company of the year and Best Application of Project Management. Prize galore at Masvingo district merit awards FULL LIST OF WINNERS MASVINGO DISTRICT SCHOOLS INSPECTOR MERIT AWARDS CATEGORY SCHOOL AWARD BEST G7 BOARDING SCHOOL GOKOMERE CPS US$150 BEST G7 URBAN SCHOOL ZIMUTO ZRP US$150 BEST G7 RURAL MUTATIRI PRIMARY US$150 BEST G7 SATELITE SCHOOL CHIKANGABWE PRIMARY US$150 BEST G7 BASED ON UNITS VICTORIA PRIMARY US$150 BEST A LEVEL RESULTS BOARDING MUTENDI HIGH US$150 BEST URBAN HIGH SCHOOL MASVINGO DAY US$150 BEST RURAL HIGH SCHOOL NYABATA HIGH US$150 BEST O LEVEL HIGH SCHOOL ZIMUTO HIGH US$150 MOST IMPROVED SCHOOL HILLSIDE PRIMARY US$150 MODELLING DELLISH MASANGO US$50 COMMERCIAL VENTURES MASVINGO CHRISTIAN US$150 RATIDZO ZIMCARE US$150 BEST NFE CHARUMBIRA PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL LITERACY US$150 MUCHEKE HIGH PTCE US$150 DRUM MAJORITES NATIONAL ZIMUTO HIGH US$150 DON BOSCO PRIMARY US$150 BEST A LEVEL STUDENT INDEPENDENT COLLEGE US$100 BEST O LEVEL STUDENT TAWANANYASHA MASHINYIRA US$100 PUBLIC SPEAKING,QUIZ,INNOVATIVE AWARDS NDARAMA HIGH US$100 ZIMUTO HIGH US$150 NATIONAL BUSINESS CASE MUTENDI HIGH US$150 SCIENCE EXHIBITIONS ZIMUTO HIGH US$150 NATIONAL HERITAGE QUIZ HELLEN MCGHIE US$150 NATIONAL AGRIC SHOW QUIZ HELLEN MCGHIE US$150 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ALL ROUNDER SCHOOLS ZIMUTO HIGH US$150 MUTENDI HIGH US$150 AUDREY MASHINGAIDZE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Chikato Primary and Zimuto High schools have won the provincial hackathon competitions held at Masvingo Christian College on Wednesday. The two will now represent the province at the national competitions running from Monday to Friday at the National University of Technology (NUST) in Bulawayo. Chiredzi came second with Helen McGhie on third place in the primary schools category and will also represent the province. Masvingo Christian came second in the secondary schools category with Ndarama High on third place. The competitions are sponsored by the World Robot Olympiad Zimbabwe. The competition involved demonstration of skills and the ability to use technology by school children. World Robot Olympiad national coordinator for Zimbabwe, Victoria Nxumalo said the high turnout of schools was motivating. “I didn’t think the schools will turn out this way. The results are quite positive and it gives hope for a better technological future. “For those who did not make it to the national level, the hope is still there as we will host such events frequently so that the little geniuses get much exposure and showcase their skills,” she said. Chikato, Zimuto win hackathon competition Moses Mhike.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Education news Page 9 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com AUDREY MASHINGAIDZE MIROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Ratidzo Zimcare Trust, a school for children with mental challenges is hosting an awareness campaign to teach the community on the importance of educating children with special needs. School headmistress, Rufaro Chihava told The Mirror that the awareness campaign will be held next Thursday, She said that they will hold a roadshow that will take them to suburbs including Pangolin, Sisk, Aphiri and Majange. “The awareness is meant to cancel out stereotypes, stigmatization and labels as most people are ashamed of bringing their relatives who are challenged. Learners at Ratidzo are also involved in academics, extracurricular activities and agriculture among other practices. “We are spreading the word so that people get to know that the children we have at the trust learn lifelong skills just like everyone else, they have even mastered growing crops like tomatoes, cabbage and spinach. They are also involved in sporting activities where they have reached the international levels. We have children who went to South Africa recently,” she said. Ratidzo Zimcare holds special education awareness campaign ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 10 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Agriculture News SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU – At least 55% of exhibition stands for this year’s edition of the Midlands Agriculture Show have been taken up ahead of the show slated for August 15 – 18, 2024. Midlands Show Society Chairperson, Augustine Mupakurirwa confirmed the development to The Mirror in an interview. He said the uptake is slow as compared to previous years. “We expect our exhibitors to confirm at the last minute as is usually the case. We are expecting between 180 - 200 exhibitors this year. Stands intake is very slow as compared to the previous years, however we are at 55%,” he said. “We have new exhibitors coming in and these are Vungu Rural District Council (RDC), Agro Milling Company and Fante House,” he said. This year’s edition is running under the theme: Strategic Innovation for Economic Growth. Mupakurirwa added that their theme was crafted in sync with the Government’s strategic goals of attaining a middle income economy by 2030. He said over 300 farmers from across the province exhibited their produce during the previous edition and they are looking forward to having a similar number this year regardless of the El-Nino induced drought. 55% stands taken at Midlands Agric show TARIRO MUGADZA MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Chief Bere of Masvingo has formed a drought relief committee comprising his court, clerics, councillors and village heads to ensure inclusivity and fair distribution of the Presidential Drought Relief maize. The chief’s spokesperson Adnos Chikomo told The Mirror that the committee was put in place to ensure that the needy, child headed families and people with disabilities (PWD) receive the maize and there is no politicisation. He added that the Chief is also upgrading silos and receiving technical guidance from the Social Services Department. “We are leveraging this opportunity to enhance our Zunde raMambo programme by upgrading our silos and initiating community support efforts to ensure sustainability through internal initiatives,” Said Chikomo. Chief Bere received his share of the Presidential Drought Relief maize early this month. Chief Bere forms drought relief committee Augustine Mupakurirwa. RE- ADVERTISEMENT-INVITATION TO TENDER- SALE OF 02 PRIMARY SCHOOL STANDS STC/EOI/HSG 02/24-REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (02) PRIMARY SCHOOL STANDS on layout 4 and Layout 5 sections within the Remaining Extension of Impali Source farm, Shurugwi. SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL invites interested firms, Pension funds, Financial Institutions, Building Societies, Mining Companies, Church organizations or individuals to indicate their interest to PURCHASE and DEVELOP two (02) primary schools stands as private institutions as shown below to submit their bids price; LOT Land use (Institutional) Stand No. Layout No. Area (m2) Area (Ha) Remarks 1 Primary schoolServiced 7175 5 54 000 5.4 Stand located in low density section 2 Primary schoolserviced 7249 4 49 000 4.9 Stand located in low density section. Note: over and above the bid price vat remains at 15% and council admin cost is 20% This expression of interest shall close on 28 JUNE 2024 at 1100hrs Enclosed envelopes expression of interest and bid price marked “STC/EOI/HSG 02/ 24- PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LAYOUT 4 AND LAYOUT 5 SECTIONS WITHIN R/E OF IMPALI SOURCE, SHURUGWI” shall be addressed to the:- ACTING TOWN SECRETARY SHURUGWI TOWN COUNCIL P.O BOX 125 CNR 3RD AND CHROMA STREET, SHURUGWI

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page11 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Political News SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – CCC candidate for Masvingo Central in last year’s elections, Moses Mavhaire is building a preschool in remote Mamoti Village. Mamoti is secluded and minor children have to cross a river to get to Machitenda Primary School which is about five km away. The preschool currently has 45 learners and pupils abandon class when it rains or there are strong winds. The project began in 2019 when Mavhaire donated cement that was used to construct the building until it reached roofing level. He donated roofing materials recently. He told The Mirror that they are also seeking assistance from well-wishers for window frames, cement, paint, furniture and construction of a teachers’ house. “We are building the preschool to make life easier for the village folk. The nearest school is five kilometres away and pupils have to cross a river to get there. This is not acceptable thus we began this project to ensure that pupils get services at their doorsteps. “The project is still in the pipeline and we will see it through to fruition. Children have to abandon class when it rains or there are strong winds and this is an undesirable situation. We are for the people and have to better communities at every turn,” he said. Mavhaire also donated 10kg bags of mealie meal to close almost 50 villagers at Rupike in Masvingo Central Ward 23. Neighbouring wards and villages also received the mealie meal. “The mealie meal is being given to the needy, child headed families, People with Disabilities (PWD), those facing starvation and the elderly. This is a running program to ensure that no one goes hungry in the wake of the drought. We have done a similar project at Chesvingo Village and we will continue it,” he said. The youthful politician has also donated vegetable seeds and knapsack sprayers to Zvinogona Garden, cement for the construction of St Thomas Mashate Catholic Parish and wheelchairs and groceries to Thandiwe and Absolom Mudadadzi at Zezai Village, Ward 18 under Chief Shumba. Mavhaire building preschool in Masvingo Central +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 Part of the mealie meal donated to the elderly

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 12 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Crime and Courts News MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – Gutu Police Officer in Charge, Cames Muyambo disrupted a Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) youth leadership workshop on Friday forcing the event to end prematurely. WALPE financed the workshop facilitated by Gutu United Residents and Ratepayers Association (GURRA). GURRA secretary general, Tafunga Mamombe confirmed the matter to The Mirror. He said they suspect that Muyambo succumbed to political pressure from Zanu PF Masvingo Province secretary for commissariat, Brian Munyoro who stays near the workshop venue. “We did everything by the book. There was no need to get Police clearance for the workshop and we always seek their clearance when we hold events that require us to do so. We suspect that Muyambo succumbed to pressure from Zanu PF provincial commissar Brian Munyoro who stays next to the lodge. “After ordering us to disperse, we requested for time to give the youth food and certificates and they allowed us to do that. Had the workshop been illegal, there was no way Police would have allowed us to wrap up,” he said. Masvingo Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said he was yet to receive the matter when contacted for a comment. Munyoro did not respond to calls when contacted for a comment. Mamombe added that officers from the CID section first interrogated them and left before Muyambo arrived with eight armed officers an hour later. He interrogated us in a separate room and kept making phone calls before ordering us to disperse, he said. “We invited two youth, a male and a female from each of the 41 wards in Gutu and 33 individuals were able to attend. We have youth committees in every ward and that is where the youth where selected from. Our plan was to invite the remaining 49 youth in groups but it will be difficult after what transpired on Friday,” he added. Gutu Police disrupts youth leadership workshop SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU CHIEF GWERU - Provincial Magistrate, Sangster Tavengwa has acquitted Gweru businessman and former CCC candidate for Chirumhanzu South Patrick Cheza of robbery, assault and malicious damage to property charges. Cheza (51) was jointly charged with Christopher Mutombeni (33), Tinashe Moyo (47), Alex Gamuchirai (37) and Tanyaradzwa Marimbe (23). Magistrate Tavengwa said the State failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the crime. He said the witnesses lacked consistency in their evidence and there was no reliable evidence. Allegations were that on May 31, 2023, the five assaulted a Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) member, Justice Dzaguma at Rupepwe Primary School in Chirumanzu. They are also accused of assaulting another FAZ member Nhamo Muzembi at Shashe Primary School and robbing him of US$ 50. It is also alleged that the five damaged a phone pouch valued at US$3 belonging to Philemon Madzivanyika at Mazvimba Primary School and tore a counter book valued at US$1 belonging to another FAZ member Julius Kunodziya. Further allegations are that the five disturbed a voter’s roll inspection exercise at the Mazvimba Primary School. They were represented by Gweru Lawyer, Esau Mandipa of Mandipa and Leopold Mudisi Legal Practitioners. Cheza acquitted of election violence TARIRO MUGADZA MIRROR REPORTER CHIREDZI – Regional Magistrate Judith Zuyu has remanded a Zaka man facing four rape counts in custody for continuation of trial. Venganai Tenga (29) of Muchokwa Village under Chief Nhema in Zaka allegedly raped his niece (name withheld) on three different occasions and raped a mentally challenged woman once. Tenga is denying the charges and arguing that he had consensual sexual intercourse with his niece once. He allegedly raped his niece sometime in June 2021. Tenga allegedly went into a room she was sleeping in with her two sisters and threatened her with a knife. He went on to rape her once. The second count was in August 2021. Tenga allegedly waylaid his niece while she was fetching firewood and raped her. He threatened her against disclosing the matter to anyone. He raped again in April 2023 after following her to her parents homestead. He found her alone cleaning the house and pushed her to the floor and raped her once. He threatened her against disclosing the matter to anyone. The minor told her stepmother who accompanied her to file a Police report and to Ndanga Hospital to get a medical report at. Ronald Kwangwari prosecuted. Zaka man rapes niece (13) Patrick Cheza. Cames Muyambo.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Crime & Courts news Page 13 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU – Regional Magistrate Christopher Maturure has remanded a Chinese national Zhang Zhaowen (51) who is facing a rape count in custody to June 28, for continuation of trial. Zhaowen of 14A Mine in Guinea Fowl, Gweru allegedly raped the minor (name withheld) when she was only 16 and working as his maid. The minor gave birth to a baby girl with Chinese features. Circumstances are that Zhaowen raped the minor whom he had employed as a cleaner on November 15, 2022. He allegedly dragged her into his office and raped her once. The minor did not disclose the matter and was later fired from work. She visited her mother who suspected that she was pregnant. The girl disclosed the matter to her. She told her mother that she was raped by her previous boss. They did not file a Police report after suspecting that the minor was lying. She went on to give birth to a baby girl with Chinese features on July 2, 2023. Her mother accompanied her to file a Police report leading to Zhaowen’s arrest. Chinese national impregnates minor (16) SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIDLANDS BUREAU GWERU - Provincial Magistrate, Beaulity Dube has sentenced Charles Madzure (20) to an effective three years in jail barely a month after he was pardoned under the Presidential amnesty. Madzure was sentenced to two years behind bars for stealing a laptop and 12 months suspended from his previous conviction were added to his jail term. He was found guilty on his own plea. Circumstances are that Madzure stole a laptop valued at US$300 belonging Ashley Munyoro on May 13, 2024. The laptop was later recovered at his residence in Woodlands, Gweru. Madzure pleaded for lenience from Magistrate Dube. He argued that he is supposed to submit his Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) assignments next week. “Your Worship, I beg for lenience in your sentencing because I am supposed to write my Ordinary Level Examinations in November. I am supposed to submit my CALAs next week. I enrolled for my O Levels whilst serving time at Whawha,” he said. Magistrate Dube considered that the accused was not a first offender when handing down her sentence. “You have repeated the same mistake you did last time and this shows that you are not yet reformed. Your continued disregard for the law shows that the previous sentence was not deterrent enough to make you a reformed person. “In this regard, you need a longer sentence that will rehabilitate you. I however, considered that you pleaded guilty and you did not waste the court’s time. For your academic studies, you will go back at Whawha where you started your school so that you finish there,” she said. Amnesty beneficiary jailed 3 years for stealing laptop 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

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 14 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Religious News BY FR ISIAH DHLIWAYO The scepticism of modern society has affected the clerical profession profoundly. The attempt to find other levels at which religious propositions are true - that is to say , levels other than the common -sense and literal level - has led to widely diverse clerical interpretations of religion in its contemporary meaning. Today,the loss of association with other major social institutions has not been accomplished without some effects on the religious profession itself.Truly the clergy have already been seen in this contemporary world to have lost social standing. Though I don't have a metric to measure the amount of respect and honour but decreased church attendance, and clergy related infidelities , scandals and abuses however, can be indicative of loss of respect for clergy, although that isn't the only factors to drive home for this view. Over the years in my country , there has been this insidious, malevolent fusion of religion and politics with religious leaders being vicarious politicians.and some laity because they think churches' current teachings are hypocritical regarding human rights, especially those of women and LGBTQ individuals have low tone for clerical profession. However, scientists have increasingly replaced clerical profession as the intellectual stratum of society,and literature and the arts have passed almost completely out of the religious sphere . Simply explained for basic Christian and sociological comprehension ,religious profession is often associated with the granting of a religious habit, which the newly professed receives from the superior of the institute or from the bishop. Simultaneously ,acceptance of the habit implies acceptance of the obligation of membership of the religious institute as well as the associated vows. In sociology, secularization is a multilayered concept that generally denotes "a transition from a religious to a more worldly level." (International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (Second Edition) It can also mean the lifting of monastic restrictions from a member of the clergy,and to deconsecration, removing the consecration of a religious building so that it may be used for other purposes.(Berlinerblau, Jacques (2022). Secularism: The Basics. Routledge. p. 35.) In its simpler understanding secularization can be summarized under two heads: maintenance of the religious life, and at the same time relaxation of the religious life so far as is necessary in order to live in the world.. Religious Professionals are the formal leaders within certain religions. They conduct religious services, preaching sermons, celebrate or administer the rites of a religious faith, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with sacred traditions, practices and beliefs. An example of the profession of faith is," I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church." Religion is basically defined in this article as a “set of beliefs, practices, and language that characterizes a community that is searching for transcendent meaning in a particular way, generally based upon belief in a deity” (Astrow et al.) Secularisation has really challenged Clerical Profession and Christianity It has been brought about by the rise in science which means that there is no need for a 'God of the gaps'. It has directly challenged Christianity as modern beliefs oppose the traditional teachings and practices of the Church therefore the Church has been unable to defend itself against secularisation. Secularisation has been caused by the rise in science. Dawkins would say that science eliminates the need for religion. He states that religion and science are incompatible and so people can only believe in one. Since Christianity has no successful defence against science, it has no successful defence against secularisation. McGrath disagrees with Dawkins and says that religion and science can be compatible. He gives the examples of Francis Collins who is a leading scientist but also a Christian. Pope Francis has stated that religion and science can work together. According to the Article Written By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi Fox News Published August 2, 2023 3:24pm EDT Pope Francis emphasized the need for courage and resilience in the face of a secularized, increasingly pessimistic world during his vespers address for World Youth Day. Although the Church may now try to promote the relationship between Christianity and science, as science advances it will be more convincing that Christianity and secularism will continue to rise . Clerics have now come to disbelieve in the ultimacy of any answers which they can supply about social questions ,as they did earlier about physical questions. As the range of empirical information has increased, acquisition of the knowledge of it and the skills to analyse it and interpret it pass beyond the range of clerical education.There is then ,nolonger much confidence im God's word or in God's guidance about the issues arising in contemporary society. +263773426115 [email protected] Clerical Profession and Secularisation: A Sociological Comment Ps Trymore Dzobo Some have argued that the Holy Spirit literally does nothing when we sin .Except to tell us we are righteous, It’s likely they were in a hurry listening to their teacher . That’s the danger of cherry picking or listening to build your sermon or woo others . It has happened with many bible concepts . John 16:8-11 KJV [8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [9] Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10] Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more I Suspect this is one of such subtexts . It’s proof texted. The concept discussed was about his resurrection not Christian living . The background suffices . John 16:7 KJV [7] Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. His going away is his death burial and resurrection and its facts . He will convince on this . Some have likewise used James’ submission James 1:5 KJV [5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Upbraids not ,which could also mean to find wrong or fault . This context is persecution and trial of faith . Context is always king . That same word was used for other instances . Matthew 11:20 KJV [20] Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: For Jesus . Mark 16:14 KJV [14] Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. For Jesus again . He was said to have upbraided ,contradictions? No . I often teach that words only have its true meaning in sentences used not necessarily dictionaries. Did Jesus find fault ? Obviously he corrected like every teacher should . He definitely told them their wrong ,unbelief .And taught them . This is where mere fault finding differs from correction. In correction ,deed done wrong is pointed out Mark 4:40 KJV [40] And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? Matthew 17:17 KJV [17] Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. That’s the spirit speaking .The Spirit of God .Telling them what they did wrong . However the difference is correction teaches what you should do or should have done Like a school class teacher marks your scripts ,then afterwards does a class to show what you should have written where you missed the mark or issues . Luke 24:25 KJV The spirit when we sin ..or go wrong ..

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page15 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com MCAZ Attains WHO Maturity Level 3 in Regulation of Medicines CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH CORRESPONDENT Zimbabwe has become the sixth country in Africa to reach the World Health Organization (WHO) Maturity Level (ML) 3 in regulation of medicines. The other five countries are Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. The WHO uses the Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) to assess regulatory authorities based on more than 260 indicators. Reaching Maturity Level 3 indicates a stable, well-functioning, and integrated regulatory system The highest level, Maturity Level 4, represents advanced performance and continuous improvement. MCAZ Director General, Mr Richard Rukwata told journalists in Harare on Monday that public safety was the organization’s priority. “The attainment of GBT ML 3 has been a strategic objective for us as a regulator, reflecting our dedication to safeguarding public health. This milestone demonstrates our capability to effectively regulate and monitor the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines, vaccines, and medical devices in Zimbabwe. It assures the public and our partners that Zimbabwe’s regulatory framework meets international standards. I commend the MCAZ Board and all our staff for their relentless efforts and commitment to achieving this goal. ” said Mr Richard Rukwata, MCAZ Director-General. He emphasised that MCAZ has a rich heritage of accolades in the medical products regulatory space, starting with ISO 17025 Accreditation for the laboratory in the year 2010, following that the MCAZ laboratory became one of the first laboratories in Africa to be prequalified by the WHO in 2014, leading to MCAZ undertaking analysis of medicines for many other countries on the African continent including the DRC, Angola, Djibouti and many others. Feedback: cathymwauyakufa@gmail. com Health News MCAZ Director General, Mr Richard Rukwata.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Health news Page16 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH CORRESPONDENT This week, the column takes a look at tuberculosis (TB) burden, strategies and tools used across the Zambezi River, our neighbours in the north, Zambia, with a population of 20.02 million (2022), and Ethiopia, with 120 million people, in East Africa. The Ministry of Health in Zambia, together with partners, undertook an in country evaluation of TB. Zambia has demonstrated massive reductions in new TB cases and associated mortality. However, there remains a significant need for improved TB care delivery. TB remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia, especially among people living with HIV. In 2022, Zambia had a diagnostic network assessment conducted by the National TB & Leprosy Program (NTLP). It revealed that hard-to-reach facilities lacked equitable access to the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended molecular rapid diagnostic tests, e.g, GeneXpert and Truenat. The WHO recommends the following first-line diagnostic tools for TB testing. Rapid molecular diagnostic tests, such as GeneXpert, MTB/RIF Ultra, and Truenat assays, as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB. Both tests can detect TB and rifampicinresistant TB, but Truenat MTB/RIF DX is used as a follow-up test on samples that test positive for TB to test for rifampicin resistance. Previously, sputum smear microscopy and culture testing, chest X-ray for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB were mainly used. In 2016, the NTLP, Zambia, adopted the GeneXpert as its first line diagnostic tool in presumptive TB. According to the 2021 Zambia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZAMPHIA) survey, the HIV prevalence among adults 15+ years was 11.0%. HIV prevalence among women was 13.9%. HIV prevalence among men was 8.0%. HIV incidence among women stands at 0.56%. HIV incidence among men was 0.06%. Prevalence of viral load suppression (VLS) among adults living with HIV was 86.2%. Meanwhile, a closer look at Ethiopia, showed the TB incidence at 126 per 100 000 people. The TB burden and strategy in Ethiopia was given by Mr Getachew Aga Getachew Aga, Ministry of Health, Disease Prevention and Control General Manager in Goa, India. The meeting took place in May. The call to find all TB Heading: Towards ending TB: Evolution of diagnostic tools and current strategies CATHERINE MUROMBEDZI HEALTH CORRESPONDENT A novel utraportable X-Ray (UPX) that detects TB is a game-changer in the tuberculosis response. It’s ability to screen large numbers of people quickly eases burnout in settings with staff shortages. It cuts turnaround time as the diagnosis is done on site. Mr Shiva Sriram, President Business Development , Molbio Diagnostics recently announced the revolutionary tool in TB diagnosis. The UPX has the potential to significantly improve TB detection in low-resource settings, making it an invaluable tool in the fight against TB. “Prognosys Medical Systems --- a Molbio company, has designed and developed the Prorad Atlas, which is a small, battery-operated, lightweight and AI-enabled Ultraportable X-ray (UPX) system, ideal for deployment in remote locations. “The UPX-ray system is designedt for point-of-care screening and diagnosis of TB in remote locations. “Molbio's Prorad Atlas is a revolutionary, ultraportable X-ray system designed for point-of-care screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in remote locations. It’s novel tool runs on a small battery, is lightweight, and has artificially intelligence (AI) technology capable of producing high-quality image output. It also has advanced software technology for image enhancement,” said Mr Shiva Sriram. With minimised radiation exposure for patient and technician, the UPX ensures safety for both patient and technician. "The tool is in commercial use across India and has been successfully demonstrated to the national TB Programme (NTP) officials in several countries, including Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines and many more.. "We have been requested by most countries to make the product available through international funding agencies such as The Global Fund, Stop TB Partnership, the United Nations Global Market (UNGM), the official procurement portal of the United Nations Systems, among others," he said. The UPX's ability to screen large numbers of people quickly has the potential to significantly improve TB detection in low-resource settings, making it an invaluable tool in the fight against TB. With 78 months to 2030, “Ending TB by 2030” is off track. The response requires an accelerated response to finding all tuberculosis patients using the latest diagnostic tools. Feedback: cathymwauyakufa@gmail. com Heading "Revolutionary Ultraportable X-Ray Transforms TB Diagnosis" To page ...

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page17 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com THERESA ZIBOWA MIRROR REPORTER CHIKOMBA —An- 82- year old Chikomba grandmother who is an amputee with a cracked hand and stays with her disabled son is appealing for assistance for their sustainability. Mbuya Grace Gwasha cannot walk or carry out any task. Her right leg was amputated in 1954 and her left hand is cracked. She suffered the injury early this year. As a result she cannot do anything for herself let alone her disabled son. Mbuya Gwasha’s first son Office Zivengwa Madondo who provides for the family had to quit work to look after his mother and brother who can’t go to the toilet on their own. He told The Mirror that he is struggling to make end meats. He said that he spends his time tending to his mother and sibling and as a result he cannot fend for the family. “I am appealing for help in form of cash, food, washing powder and a wheelchair to make it easy for me to carry my mother and brother to the toilet since they cannot do anything for themselves. I longer go to work since l am the only one who is left to take care of the two,” he pleaded. Chikomba granny (82) struggling to look after disabled son From page.... patients was organised by TB People India, in conjunction with TB People Zimbabwe, with funding support from Molbio Diagnostics. “The total TB notification rate was high at 73% with 134,467 cases reported . We noted TB patient with documented HIV status at 85. There was linkage of TB HIV co-infected patients to ART service recorded at 72%. "HIV positive cases that were newly enrolled and put on tuberculosis prevention therapy (TPT) were 64%, with a TB/HIV co infection rate of 5.2%. The number of TB/HIV mortality stood at 2100,” said Mr Getachew. Speaking on multi-drug resistance, a total of 882 patients had multi drug resistance TB. More than 37,000 people with TB are still missed in Ethiopia every year. “Technical evaluation of Truenat machines was conducted in Ethiopia to generate global evidence. "Fifteen Truenat machines have been distributed to selected health facilities (HFs) for a feasibility study. "An additional 15 machines are in the pipeline for distribution. “Molecular testing, specifically real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction), is being expanded to health facilities, building on the experience of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the guidelines developed for GeneXpert MTB/RIF in 2013. The implementation includes integration with private facilities, mega projects, and Missionary of Charities. "Specimen transportation for referral is also being integrated into the program,” said Mr Getachew. "The expansion aims to improve access to molecular diagnostics for TB in Ethiopia, enabling earlier detection and treatment of tuberculosis," he added. With science and innovation ushering efficient diagnostic tolls, civil society organisations must advocate for countries to purchase effective diagnostic tools and therapeutics for the treatment of TB. TB can be treated and is curable. Feedback: [email protected] Heading: Towards ending TB: Evolution of diagnostic tools and current strategies The Mirror Helpline 0716895703/ 0775691380 Mbuya Grace Gwasha.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page18 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late GODFREY MUPASIRI who died on 29 MAY 2013 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: ELLISHAH ASHEL MUPASIRI, HOUSE No. 19182 INGWE DRIVE RUJEKO C, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late NAMURAI DIRIKWE who died on 15 AUGUST 2001 at CHIMAMIMANI. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: OBERT DIRIKWE, 1563 MBOROMA STREET MUCHEKE, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate DRMS 148/24 of the late JOSIYA MAPUTSA who died on 09 AUGUST 1998 at PAZORORO VILLAGE, CHIEF MAPANZURE, 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: MARY LYN MANYIKA OF MANYIKA LAW CHAMBERS, NUMBER 80 E.D MNANGANGWA STREET, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late PARWEET RITA FISHER who died on 21 APRIL 2024 at MASVINGO. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to lodge them in details with the undersigned not later than 30 days and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amount due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession of any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver same forthwith to the undersigned. DATED AT MASVINGO THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: TRAVIS STANFORD FISHER, HOUSE No. 2 ESSEX ROAD HILLSIDE, BULAWAYO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late ALEX TAGARISA who died on 14 MAY 2024 at CHIREDZI HOSPITAL. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: MURAMBIWA TAGARISA, MKWASINE SECONDARY SCHOOL P O BOX M59 MAKUVATSINE, CHIREDZI. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late STEVEN FUSHAI who died on 28 NOVEMBER 2023 at CHIBI. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: LUCIA FUSHAI, HOUSE No 345 CHIVI GROWTH POINT, CHIVI. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SHYLET SHINGAIRAI MUTANGA who died on 7 JANUARY 2007 at GUTU. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: EMERENZIANA MUZENDA, HOUSE No 9059 MASIBANDA CLOSE CHESVINGO, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate DRMS 399/23 of the late MAXWELL MUTASA who died on 10 JANUARY 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: TANAKA MUTASA, ZVIDO PRIMARY SCHOOL P O BOX 90 MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late CHRISPEN ITIEL ZVINOWANDA who died on 11 JULY 2022 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 MASVINGO THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: YOLANDER CHANDATA, H TAFA AND ASSCOCIATES LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, SUITE YOUSHER HOUSE ED MNANGAGWA STREET, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate DRMS 207/24 of the late LINGWE MAROKOLO who died on 24 MARCH 2024 at ITAI NGONI MEDICAL CENTRE ZVISHAVANE. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: H TAFA AND ASSCOCIATES LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, ACROPOL BUILDING R. G MUGABE WAY, ZVISHAVANE. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late KEVIAS GURAJENA who died on 20 JUNE 2006 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: JUSTICE GANGANISO, HOUSE NUMBER R97 ZIMUTO STREET MUCHEKE MASVINGO. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION. In the estate of FARAI TAMUKA MOYO WE 97/14 who died on 12 JULY 2014 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 21ST DAY OF MAY 2024 APPLICANT: NELSON TAMUKA MOYO, PLOT 56 CLISHAM A, MASVINGO. LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS LYING FOR INSPECTION. In the estate of BISHOP SITHOLE who died on 30 DECEMBER 2023 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 21ST DAY OF MAY 2024 APPLICANT: ESTINAH ZHOU, 4766 IZAYA PARK ZVISHAVANE NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late STEVEN FUSHAI who died on 28 NOVEMBER 2023 at CHIBI. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: LUCIA FUSHAI, HOUSE No 345 CHIVI GROWTH POINT, CHIVI. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate of the late SHYLET SHINGAIRAI MUTANGA who died on 7 JANUARY 2007 at GUTU. 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: EMERENZIANA MUZENDA, HOUSE No 9059 MASIBANDA CLOSE CHESVINGO, MASVINGO. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the estate DRMS 399/23 of the late MAXWELL MUTASA who died on 10 JANUARY 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 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2024 APPLICANT: TANAKA MUTASA, ZVIDO PRIMARY SCHOOL P O BOX 90 MASVINGO.

The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Page 19 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com Entertainment News AUDREY MASHINGAIDZE MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Pamushana High School has won the Masvingo schools provincial drama competitions held at Victoria High School on Wednesday and is representing the province at the national showdown underway in Mutare. Another Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) school, Chibi High came second with hosts Victoria High taking third place. The competitions ran under the theme: The Threat. The dramas revolved around drug and substance abuse and human actions in relation to climate change. National Association for Secondary School Heads (NASH) vice chairperson, Christopher Shiri and several committee members attended the competitions. Other high schools that competed are Mutendi (Masvingo), Mkwasine Chiredzi), St Anthony’s (Bikita), Choverere (Mwenezi) and Dewure (Gutu). Pamushana head of drama department Simbarashe Mlambo said this is their maiden appearance and they are elated. “It’s our maiden appearance and now we are going to represent Masvingo at the Nationals which is quite an experience. “I can’t promise that we are going for a win but I can just say whatever happens we are trying our best,” he said. Nash head in charge of Debate and Public Speaking, Lincoln Mlambo said drama not only entertains but educates. “Each year’s theme has a solid reason behind it and this year’s theme aims to teach and warn youth and the community at large of the effects of certain decisions in life. “Drama showcases talent but we also regard it like all other sporting activities while trying to portray that it’s not only ball games that are important and can earn one a source of livelihood,” he said. Pamushana wins provincial drama competitions Empire Night Club hosts Tatenda, Esau Macheso TRYMORE TAGWIREI MIRROR REPORTER GUTU – Empire Night Club, the best nightclub in Gutu situated at Mushayavanhu Business Center is hosting Tendai and Esau Macheso. The establishment includes a bar, butchery and booking houses. All entities operate under Dougnet Private Limited. Dougnet proprietor, Douglas Pafaramurombo confirmed the show to The Mirror. “We are thrilled to announce that on Saturday we will be hosting the Cheso Boys, Tatenda and Esau at Empire Night Club. We invite our esteemed clientele to join us for this special event. “Empire Night Club is renowned for its luxurious ambiance and exclusive gatherings. Admission to the show is priced at a modest US$3. Braai packs and booking houses are available,” he said. Pafaramurombo is a former science teacher at Mushayavanhu High School. He also owns Dougnet Beverages a company that produces bottled water and hot beverages. “Our accommodation is affordable and the butchery offers a wide variety of meat. There are braai stands and we have staff that handles the braai,” he added. Poetry Corner Empire Night Club. With Peter Marimi Let me go Death knocked on my door, No choice I had to open, For death is man’s destiny. Opening the door I welcomed death, Taken away as flesh and soul parted ways, Each on its way to where it came from. Flesh to dust, soul to Creator. Gone, gone, let me go, Let me go to where I belong. Let me go to my Maker. Your hearts grieve with pain untold, Helplessly watching my lifeless body, Sorrow in hearts deeper than deepest. Time to depart, belonging to the departed. Me on this earth just a tourist. Tourists to their homes do return. Gone, gone, let me go, Let me go to where I belong. Let me go to my real home. You love me, you all dearly love me, But time to go is time to go. Release me from hearts so loving. Let me go to my heavenly bliss. Gone, gone, let me go, Let me go to where I belong. Let me go to Christ my Saviour. Stop crying, tears wipe away. Christ’s resurrection reason to smile. Stop weeping I am not dead. Christ’s resurrection my resurrection. Joyful farewell let this be, For we shall meet in the afterlife. Grieve not like the hopeless, Christ my hope, Christ your hope. Gone, gone, let me go, Let me go to where I belong. Let me go to Christ my Love.

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The Mirror: Ihwai nekuhwikwa Sports news Page 21 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com SYDNEY MUBAIWA MIRROR REPORTER GWERU - Sheasham Football Club (FC) has appointed Zimbabwe Women Soccer Premier League disciplinary committee secretary, Sibongubukhosi Zikhali as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Club chairperson Crispen Ngwenya confirmed the development to The Mirror. He said outgoing CEO Wounder Chaka has been appointed club’s football director. Veteran coach Gibson Mutemera has been put in charge of the women’s team which plays in the Zimbabwe Women Soccer Premier League. Ngwenya said the appointments were made necessary by the need to meet FIFA standards, team’s growth and recent adoption of Chipembere Queens. “I am pleased to announce that the team has made secretariat changes. These were necessitated by the team’s growth. “Veteran footballer Wounder Chaka will work with all the coaches of our various teams as our full time football director. We have women and men soccer teams and these need an experienced footballer. These teams need direct support in terms of strategies and advice from him,” he said. Zikhali was the club’s administrator prior to her elevation. She said that her post as a CEO is challenging and she will take it with a positive mind. “My post is a bit challenging but I will take it with a positive mind, seeking advice from Chaka,” she said. She added she intends to support the girl child to earn a living through sport. Chaka said the Club’s vision is to get back into the Premier Soccer League and it is working hard to achieve this feat. “I’ m quite optimistic that the team will get back into the PSL. We will make sure that happens. My task is very simple because I have held similar roles at Rio Tinto and ZimAlloys,” he said. Sheasham appoints new CEO ALVINA CHIWANIKA MIRROR REPORTER SHURUGWI – The inaugural Tongogara Rural District Council (RDC) chairman’s marathon is on this Saturday. Council chairperson Wilbert Rambanapasi confirmed the marathon to The Mirror. He said that he is funding the event. The marathon has four categories and they will end at Tongogara Business Centre. The 21km race is from Zvamabande Rural Hospital, 17km from Chachacha Business Centre, 10 km from Mupangai Secondary School and four km from Chitareni Business Centre. Rambanapasi is the director of Rams Security Company and vice chairperson of the Zimbabwe Women’s Soccer League. He added that they are expecting at least 20 professional athletes, over 50 local competitors and a crowd of at least 500 for the marathon. “We are holding the inaugural marathon this Saturday and all races will end at Tongogara Business Centre. There will be prizes for the top three athletes in every category. “Sporting is a big business and everyone should take it seriously. This will also keep youth occupied and they will desist from drug and substance abuse, unwanted pregnancies will also be reduced,” he said. Many youth in Shurugwi are artisanal miners. Inaugural Shurugwi marathon on Saturday Wilbert Rambanapasi. Kylian Mbappe may be prevented from wearing a protective mask that he's had on in France training because of a littleknown Uefa rule. Mbappe broke his nose in France's opening Euro 2024 clash with Austria following a nasty coming together with opposition centre-back Kevin Danso. The 25-year-old leapt to win a header as the ball was crossed into the box, only to be intercepted by the point of the Austrian's shoulder. Extensive on the field treatment was required before Mbappe could be taken off, with Real Madrid's new talisman looking to be in extreme discomfort. France communicated their plan for Mbappe in the hours that followed the 1-0 win, courtesy of an own goal from Max Wober, and he's been training with the squad as usual after wearing a protective mask donning the colours of the national team flag - red, white and blue. But UEFA's rules in regards to protective covering state that “medical equipment worn on the playing field must be of a single colour” and “must not allow the team or manufacturer to be identified”. Reports in France say that Mbappe has already been presented with alternatives and the guidelines will be checked during a technical meeting before France play the Netherlands. Wearing protective masks is not uncommon for players who have suffered facial injuries. Napoli's Victor Osimhen has famously worn one ever since he injured an eye socket while playing against Inter in November 2021. The Nigerian underwent surgery to fix the problem and missed three months of action, before returning with a protective mask. He has continued to wear it even though doctors have fully cleared of him and say it is not a necessity. France head coach Didier Deschamps said of Mbappe's progress: “Everything is going in the right direction after this major shock with the consequences. Yesterday he went out, he did a little activity. This will also be the case this evening. Things are moving in the right direction to ensure that he is available tomorrow.” There is no guarantee that Mbappe will start against the Netherlands in Friday's late game, particularly as Deschamps has a number of strong alternatives should he wish to. Olivier Giroud could return up front, shunting Marcus Thuram out to the wing, with Kingsley Coman, Randal Kolo Muani and the extremely talented Bradley Barcola also part of France's 26-player squad.- 90min Why UEFA rule may stop Kylian Mbappe from wearing training mask for France • Mbappe suffered broken nose in France's opening Euro 2024 game • New Real Madrid forward set to undergo surgery after the tournament • Protective mask intended to allow Mbappe to continue participation

THE Sport Mirror 21 - 27 June 2024 www.masvingomirror.com masvingo mirror masvingomirror SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – The ZIFA Eastern Region board highjacked weekly and monthly awards done by the region’s aspiring chairperson, Rtd Major Special Matarirano and failed to pay winners over the weekend. Matarirano was holding Man of the Match awards that saw nine players taking home US$20 prize money every match day. Player, coach and referee of the month winners received US$50. The region’s board led by incumbent chairperson Davison Muchena wrote to clubs on June 9, 2024, advising them man of the match winners’ names should be submitted to the region’s office. “From this coming week, each team should select man of the match from their side and submit it to the match commissioner at the end of every match. For the coach of the month, the one who has won many matches during that month will automatically win,” reads part of the memo. Region’s vice chairperson, Wisdom Simba said anyone who intends to hold awards should partner the board. He added that they are holding monthly awards. “I will set the record straight. Anyone who wants to hold awards should partner the board. We do organised things here. We are having monthly awards and the best players will be awarded at the end of the month, ours are not weekly awards,” he said. Matarirano said the board lacks integrity and transparency and his camp is open to partnering the board if they are allowed to administer the awards. “The board lacks transparency and integrity. We are open to partnering the board if it plays an overall role and does not interfere with the selection processes and handling the finances,” he said. Team managers who spoke to The Mirror on condition of anonymity said the move by the board is political. “This is purely political. The board is trying to save face. The awards were benefitting players and the level of competition had improved. We don’t know if players and coaches will get anything at the end of the month as has been promised,” said one manager. “The board is desperately seeking reelection and wants to ride on the wave set by Matarirano. This is, however detrimental and affects players who were benefiting,” said another manager. ZIFA highjacks man of the match awards • ‘Board is desperate to save face’ SIMBARASHE MTEMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO - Masvingo United is the first team to defeat army side Buffaloes FC in the 2024/ 2025 ZIFA Eastern Region Division 1 league ahead of Sunday’s derby against undefeated log leaders FC Wangu Mazodze. Una Una secured a 1- 0 win over the Mutare based side through a second half McDonald Zohwa strike at Mucheke Stadium yesterday. Buffaloes had enjoyed a smooth start to the season winning six and drawing two fixtures. FC Wangu Mazodze remains the only unbeaten team in the league with 25 points from nine games (eight wins and a draw). Masvingo United chairperson Collen Maboke said they are going to end FC Wangu Mazodze’s winning streak in Sunday’s derby. He said Una Una performed superbly yesterday and the team is ready for Mazodze. “Our target is to get into the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and our chances are good because the league is still young. Buffaloes is a big team and the win is our statement of intent. We are going to end Mazodze’s winning streak on Sunday,” he said. The club is fourth on the log with 18 points from 10 games (five wins, three draws and two defeats). FC Wangu Mazodze coach John Nyikadzino said his charges are ready for the derby. He said they will prove their worth on the ground. “We are ready. Football is not resolved in the Press or streets and we will prove it on Sunday. It’s okay if Una Una wants to stop us because I also want to win against Barcelona,” he said. FC hunters is second with 21 points (six wins, three draws and a defeat). Buffaloes is third with 20 points from nine fixtures (six wins, two draws and a defeat). Meanwhile PSL relegated side Triangle FC is finding the going tough with 14 points from nine fixtures. The sugar boys have won four, drawn two and lost three fixtures. Chiredzi Stars FC, Manica Diamonds U19 FC and Great Zimbabwe University FC make the bottom three with three points each. Chiredzi Stars has lost five of its six fixtures and GZU has lost seven of its eight games. Manica Diamonds U19 has one of the best performing teams but is failing to capitalize on chances. Una Una hands Buffaloes first defeat •Targets Mazodze’s scalp in Sunday’s derby Davison Muchena. Rtd Major Special Matarirano.