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ZANU PF
CONGRESS
SETS TONE
FOR ELECTIONS

31 October 2022 NEWS 020

ZANU PFCongress sets tone for elections

Chris Mahove The incorporation of the War ident Mnangagwa said, adding
EDITOR Veterans as a wing of the par- he was elated that some pro-

The ruling ZANU PF party President Mnangagwa ed to be held between July and ty bolstered the party’s cam- fessional bodies were behind
concluded its 7th National Peo- early August next year. paign mechanism as the liber- his candidature.
ple’s Congress at the weekend, Chamisa had challenged the ation war veterans have always
setting the tone for the much presidential results. “The work to win these cru- played a key role in ensuring President Mnangagwa said
anticipated 2023 harmonised cial elections has long begun,” the party’s victory in previous the party’s moblisation strat-
elections in which President The ruling party won a two he said. elections, and their inclusion egies must evolve around the
Emmerson Mnangagwa will thirds majority in both the in the party structures will mantra ‘leaving no one and no
be seeking a second term. House of Assembly and the And the party appears to be bring more impetus. place behind’, adding that the
Senate. wasting no time, with Presi- party stood solid, rejuvenated
President Mnangagwa was dent Mnangagwa handing over “The bold decision to estab- and unshakable.
unanimously endorsed as the But as he officially closed cars to provincial women’s lish the war vets league com-
party’s only presidential can- the congress at the weekend, league chairpersons and War pletes the party agenda. This “A firm foundation has been
didate, quashing speculation President Mnangagwa said its veterans League Chairpersons is the party of your sacrifices laid, upon which we now
by some quarters that there success was a great motivation for use during the campaign during the liberation struggle. mount our campaign strategy
was discord in the ruling par- for the party as it gunned for period. Let us defend the party and for a thunderous victory. Our
ty’s cockpit. another five- year term in the our independence and free- systems are well-oiled. ZANU
hamornised elections, expect- dom,” President Mnangagwa PF is ready. Nothing will stand
While several political par- said as he officially opened the in our way,” he said.
ties and presidential candi- congress.
dates are set to contest for the He said emerging from the
elections, the real battle will The party was also buoyed by National People’s Congress,
be between ZANU-PF, with the introduction of the ‘4ED’ the party leadership, starting
President Mnangagwa as its affiliations as it has managed from the Central Committee
presidential candidate and the to win the support of several right down to the Cell/Village,
Citizens Coalition for Change groupings such as the Pas- should not bury their heads in
(CCC) whose presidential can- tors4ED, Teachers4ED, Nurses the sand.
didate will be Nelson Chamisa. 4ED and Vapostori4ED among
others, which it hopes will mo- “We have a duty and obli-
Chamisa and his CCC party bilise support in its favour for gation to lead from the front,
lost to President Mnangagwa the elections. with greater tenacity, resolve
in highly contested elections and determination,” he said.
in 2018, with the former claim- “Tose tinokwana muhomwe
ing victory following a Con- ye zanu pf huyai. ZANU PF has He emphasised the need for
stitutional Court ruling that an onerous covenant with the violent free elections.
declared him a winner after people of Zimbabwe, a gener-
ational mission to fulfil,” Pres- Political analyst,Vivid Gwede,
noted that by clarifying their
presidential candidate,

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EU pledges USD 100 million for GBV awareness

Chris Mahove nance and participation in the fly towards prosperity, because

EDITOR decision making process,” he that’s the vision for 2030, and

The European Union (EU) said. its wings are men and women
says it will provide more than He said the initiative was in
USD100 million over the next line with Zimbabwe’s National in Zimbabwe, then this bird

three years to raise awareness Development Strategy (NDS- will only reach its destination if

on the rights of women, train- 1), noting that the limited abil- both wings are equally strong,”

ing in business skills and fi- ity for women to participate he said.

nancial literacy and encourage in their economic, social and He called upon all stakehold-

women to participate in their political activities constituted a ers in the public and private

economic, social and political drawback to the country’s de- sector and civil society to work

activities. together in the promotion of

velopment aspirations. gender equality and women
Speaking at the occasion to Ambassador Kirchmann
mark the First Anniversary of noted that Zimbabwe was the empowerment.

the Signing of the High Level The Minister of Women Af-
Political Compact on Ending
Gender Based Violence and only country among all Spot- remain ourhighest priority,”he fantastic job together with civ- fairs, Community, Small and
Harmful Practices in Zimba- light Initiatives implementing said. il society and implementing Medium Enterprises Develop-
bwe last week, the EU Head of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin agencies. I think everybody ment, Sthembiso Nyoni said
Delegation to Zimbabwe, Jobst America, the Caribbean and He congratulated President worked together to make this a Zimbabwe had made history
Von Kirchmann said they were the Pacific to launch such a Mnangagwa for his commit- reality not only now but in the by becoming the 1st country
working with other EU mem- compact at the highest level. ment to the goal of eradicat- years to come,” he said. under the Global Spotlight Ini-
ber states under the banner of ing GBV by 2030, which is part tiative Programme to develop a
the Team Europe Initiative. “Gender based violence ac- of the vision of the Ministry of Ambassador Kirchmann said multi-sectoral compact dedi-
tually takes place in all settings Women Affairs as well. Gender Based Violence and cated towards addressing Gen-
“So for the next three years, every day at home in public all forms of harmful practices der-Based Violence and harm-
the EU and EU member states spaces and we all need to join “But let me also extend my were some of the biggest ob- ful practices.
together have initiated an ini- hands to eradicate it and only congratulations to you Honor- stacles to women participation
tiative on genderequalitywhich together we can achieve it and able Minister because I think in decision making and limited She said the HLPC was a com-
we call Team Europe Initiative Zimbabwe did it. The good you have shown a permanent their ability to participate and mitment to a shared respon-
where we add funds together news is Zimbabwe did it. The commitment and it has gone acknowledge their social and sibility among all stakeholders
for over USD 100 million and other good news is the EU will on to put sexual and gender political life, adding they con- in the country and was coor-
the objective is to raise aware- continue to support gender based violence and harmful stituted a drawback to Zimba- dinated from the highest office
ness of rights of women, train- equalityvery massively because practices in the spotlight. And bwe’s development. of the President of the Republic
ing in business skills, financial that is one of our core values now one year later it’s the first of Zimbabwe and signed by all
literacy or simply access to fi- and we will continue to fight anniversary and the work con- “And if I may use an illus- stakeholders that included In-
GBV because gender equality tinues togetherwith the EU and tration; if Zimbabwe were a dependent ...
and women’s empowerment UN agencies; I think you did a beautiful bird which wants to
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31 October 2022 NEWS 030

Gvt urged to make education a priority
institutions.
Philipa Jaja “Leakages are nothing new

Former Minister of Educa- but exceptionally serious and
tion, Sport, Arts and Culture, other examination systems
Senator David Coltart says such as Cambridge have not
government should prioritise had the same level of leakages,
the education sector to put if, at all so it is a very serious
an end to examination paper indictment on Zimsec…. It
leakages.
means universities can have
In an interview with this less confidence whether exam
publication, Senator Coltart marks are a true reflection of
said education should be at the a student’s ability. And so the
top of the budget list.
more leakages you have the
“Education has to be made less confidence universities
the country’s budget priority. and other institutions will have
To adequately fund education, in the country’s education sys-
we need to cut back on spend- tem.”
ing and other sectors partic- His remarks tally with the
ularly the size of the cabinet Progressive Teachers Union of
and the security sector but of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president
course that will not happen Dr  Takavafira  Zhou who has
under the current regime but called for the dissolution of
that is what needs to be done.” the board as a panacea to end- Students in an exam room waiting for the invigilator to collect their answer sheets-Hararelive
He added that integrity was ing examination leakages.
sion that leakages are coming wida of Harare. fortnight ago, with the author-
also crucial as it provided bal- “The board has lost credibil- from outside Zimsec when Another parent, Olivia Chi- ities now considering amend-
ance and checks necessary to ity and must be dissolved and they are mostly an inside job.” kunichawa said ZIMSEC was ment of the ZIMSEC Act to
ground the education system. replaced by a new dynamic Parents interviewed con- doing a disfavour to honest introduce stiffer penalties for
“The main security feature and versatile board that can curred, saying that ZIMSEC students and compromising cheats.
is to have people of the high- nurture the good standing officials should be adequately their educational progress.
TWO learners at Mufakose
est possible integrity to run of an examination board. It remunerated so that the leak- “Zimsec is short-changing High1 have since appeared in
the system and to ensure that must comprise people of high ages were curbed.
honest candidates who metic- court after they had accessed
those people are adequately standing, credibility and in- “The main reason behind ulously study only to be taint- the Mathematics Paper 1 exam
paid. The education system is tegrity appointed on merit leakages is money. Even if ed with a few that have access paper before the examinations
completely being undermined rather than political merit,” he a new board is put in place, to examination papers. This started.
because teachers and people said.
money shall be used to lure board is promoting cheating The two are out on ZWL$ 15
right across the education sec- He dismissed intervention them like the previous under- and so it should be done away 000 bail each and will appear
tor are being underpaid and measures proposed by Zim- paid personnel. Therefore, it is with so that a spirit of hard again in court on November
that opens up the entire sys- sec to stop the leakages saying my proposition that govern- work thrives amongst learn- 28.
tem to this kind of corruption they were ineffective.
and abuse.” ment is better off increasing ers,” weighed in Chikunicha- The police and school heads

“Such interventions were school fees and making edu- wa. have all blamed ZIMSEC for
He said examination paper outlined before and nothing cation expensive if it means According to a local daily, po- leakages further debasing the
leakages were undermining changed. Note that they sug- paying these officials suffi- lice arrested over 100 learners country’s main examination
the Zimbabwe Schools Ex- gested doing other things that cient money so they will not be accused of sharing a leaked board.
amination Council (Zimsec) fall short of reforming Zimsec tempted to sell away examina- Ordinary Level Mathematics
board’s credibility at tertiary and they give a false impres- tion papers,” said Tribe Chig- Paper One, which they sat a

War vets in inaugural congress as ZANU PF wing

R&M Writers of the party. of the ruling party’s Congress.

And last Friday during the 7th Shamuyarira praised ZANU
War veterans, long viewed ZANU PF National Congress in PF for showing maturity by
as an appendage of the rul- Harare, President Mnangagwa integrating the association in
ing ZANU PF, cast any doubts acknowledged the important its structures.
about their relations with the role that the liberation fighters “The holding of this Congress
revolutionary party, partici- played as in the affairs of the after the sacred inclusion
pating for the first time at the party, further cementing its of the war veteran’s league
liberation movement’s 7th Na- role as the major contributor into the Revolutionary par-
tional People’s Congress as a of its ideals.
wing of the party. ty’s structures shows that the

“The bold decision to estab- new dispensation is truly after
Over the past years, the war lish the war vets league com- restoration of legacy,” Shamu-
veterans, under the Zimba- pletes the party agenda. This yarira asserted, adding that
bwe Liberation War Veterans is the party of your sacrifices this was the only surety for fu-
Association, have played a key during the liberation struggle. ture aspirant leaders.
role in ensuring the party re-
mained vibrant, mobilising Let us defend the party and “The inclusion of war vet- The ZFTU boss said the War heading for a future disaster,
supporters and encouraging our independence and free- erans in the league and being Veterans Wing served as a manipulation and infiltra-
them to vote for it. dom,” he said. led by those who fought for it moral compass for the party tion by power hungry money
or those who learn from those meant to give direction and splashing opportunists who
This they have been doing This was echoed by the Zim- who fought for it without de- protect the gains of the liber- were sneaking to destroy and
just as an affiliate of the party, babwe Federation of Trade ceitfulness is a sacred cove- ation struggle. neutralise it from within as we
before their incorporation into Unions (ZFTU) Secretary Gen- nant for all Zimbabweans who witnessed during the G40 era
a full wing of the party, becom- eral, Kennias Shamuyarira in a dream to rule Munhumutapa “ZANU PF without proper where ZANU PF was to be hi-
ing the 4th high level structure congratulatory solidarity mes- or Dzimbahwe.” guidance and guidance of the jacked by selfish politicians.”
sage for the successful holding veterans of the revolution was

31 October 2022 NEWS 040

Passengers’ and pedestrians’ lives matter

Review & Mail Writers as driving towards oncoming eraging 35 per 100 000.
vehicles,” said the PAZ presi- The reportrevealsthatatleast

Passengers Association of dent. five people die in road traffic

Zimbabwe (PAZ) president, He outlined measures that accidents every 24-hours in

Tafadwa Goliati has bemoaned the government and the po- Zimbabwe, giving the country

the lack of regard for passen- lice should adopt to lessen the the worst mortality rate in the

gers and pedestrians safety in scourge. SADC region.

the wake of two road traffic “I urge our government to The police also confirmed

accidents involving learners buy breathalyser machines to an increase in road traffic ac-

that took place this month. gauge alcohol content in these cidents with 2 500 hit and run

“We are perturbed by the drivers’ systems. This will en- accidents in the firsthalf of this

conduct of these drivers who sure that they stop over drink- year resulting in 984 deaths so

are continuously showing ing at work. far.

contempt for the welfare of On that same note, police Zimbabwe has a list of traf-

passengers and pedestrians must stop impartiality when fic offenses such as exceeding ZRP Officer controlls traffic at the intersection of Jason Moyo
alike,” he said. enforcing laws against errant speeding limits, driving with- Avenue and Julius Nyerere Street -R&M

Goliati identified alcohol drivers. Or better still offend- out due care and attention or use these low fines as scales However, there is also the
abuse as one of the reasons ers should have their licences reasonable consideration for to weigh the consequences issue of increased vehicle
for the negligent conduct be- confiscated. Most of them have others and throwing of articles resulting in more road traffic population against the avail-
ing displayed by most drivers no licences or have fake ones. at or from vehicles and inter- accidents. able road infrastructure that
especially those in the public They flout traffic laws yet they ference with drivers. However is aiding road crash deaths in
transport sector. go scot free,” he added. there are not much of a deter- This is more evident in pirate the country. This has brought
rent as the stipulated fine for public transport operators about major road problems
“Most of them spend time The World Health Organi- the offences are too low. popularly known as mushika- such as congestion.
imbibing these cheap spirits sation (WHO) released a Road shikas who drive against on-
and wines which they disguise Safety Performance Review in For example, driving through coming vehicles and have no According to TSCZ about 30%
by putting in energy drinks January this year which high- a red traffic light costs ZWL2 respect for traffic lights or even of all urban traffic accidents
containers. This is why they lighted that Zimbabwe has the 000. fellow motorists. They also en- occur at road intersections
are increasingly engaging in highest road crash mortality gage in the illegal picking and because of congestion.
these reckless tendencies such rate among its neighbours av- As a result, it is now widely dropping of passengers.
perceived that most offenders

Lebanon adds voice to EU pledges USD 100m

anti-sanctions calls for GBV awareness

Review & Mail Writers do not manufacture nuclear Ali Morad FROM PAGE 2 in providing holistic services
weapons. This people and the Commissions, Donor Agen- including temporary shelter to
The Lebanese Zimbabwe- leadership of this people want you are on the offensive to loot cies, Development Partners, GBV survivors.
an Friendship Association to live in peace with all coun- its wealth and destroy its exis- Civil Society Organizations,
has joined the bandwagon of tries, including yours. The tence,” he said. Traditional Leaders and Reli- “These One Stop Centres are
countries and organisations people of Zimbabwe are de- gious Leaders. being established in provincial
that have condemned the il- fending them at a time when Morad said the West had sto- “Under prevention efforts of Government Hospitals and we
legal sanctions imposed on the United States of America len Africa’s wealth throughout the Spotlight Initiative, at least are grateful that the Spotlight
Zimbabwe by the West, saying and Britain are leading a global history under the pretext of 8 million people were reached Initiative is supporting the up-
the restrictions were colonial war against the culture of peo- helping the peoples of Afri- with critical information to scaling of this model. Through
policies meant to humiliate the ples who reject humiliation, ca, adding that they were now raise awareness for prevention these initiatives at least 250 000
people of Zimbabwe. submission and tyranny,” he hiding under the so called purposes. The old adages say survivors of Gender Based Vio-
said. poor governance and corrup- “knowledge is power and pre- lence managed to access com-
LZFA President, Ali Morad tion to punish African leaders. vention is better than cure” she prehensive services,” she said.
said the restrictions were part The LZFA President said said.
of colonial policies meant to Western policies were only “ You say that you are im- She said 2 500 women had Government, she said, was in
humiliate the Zimbabwean aimed at serving and helping posing economic sanctions on also benefitted from the em- the process of finalizing a strat-
people. the real corrupt people who Zimbabwe because of the cur- powerment initiatives under egy with the aim to increase
were out of power and serve rent authority’s policies in ad- the Spotlight Initiative pro- the participation of women in
Morad said the sanctions the West’s interests, adding ministration and corruption. gramme, which included busi- all decision-making processes
were a ploy by the West to rob their aim was to increase the Suppose your claim is true. ness management, financial and was also in the process of
the freedom of expression, hu- number of promoters of the But what about your policies literacy, skills training as well reviewing the National Gender
man dignity of Zimbabweans culture of surrender and de- that killed millions of people as provision of starter packs for Policy as well as the National
and to plunder their wealth. feat in order to colonize peo- around the world? What about Income Generating activities. Gender Based Violence Strat-
ples and countries again. your administrations and cor- “The programme also estab- egy, which sought to promote
“All you want from the au- ruption in the manufacture lished Gender Responsive Safe gender equality and to guide
thorities in Zimbabwe is to “States that are unjust and of weapons of mass destruc- Markets for women with one in implementation of GBV pro-
implement your policy to pro- dishonest in their spasm can- tion?” Epworth which was opened in grammes.
tect your influence, expansion, not and have no right to give 2021. Currently frantic efforts
interests and greed,” he said. lessons in humanity, spread are underwayto establish more “Guided by the Commitment
peace and protect human of these markets in Chipinge document we shall continue to
He said Zimbabweans were rights. Hold yourself ac- and Umzingwane,” she said. implement programmes, poli-
still searching for a decent life countable before you hold Minister Nyoni said govern- cies and activities to realize the
and establishing solid friend- others accountable. You are ment was also spearhead- vision of the Compact; that of ‘A
ship with various countries of attacking others, and no one ing the provision of services Gender-just society free from
the world. has attacked you, no one has through the One Stop Centre all forms of Gender-Based Vi-
occupied your countries, and and Safe Shelter Model, which olence and Harmful Practices,
“The Zimbabwean people do no one has stolen the goods of had proved to be very effective where women and girls fully
not manufacture, issue con- your country. Zimbabwe is in contribute towards the attain-
spiracies, do not threaten the the position of defending its ment of an upper middle-in-
security and stability of the existence and interests, and come society by 2030”, she said.
world, do not manufacture
international corruption, do
not manufacture germs, and

31 October 2022 PERSPECTIVE 050

ZANU PF congress, lessons from China

TBeaven Dhliwayo Zanu-PF
he 7th People’s
National
Congress which

ended in Harare at

the weekend was attended by

more than 3 500 delegates and

ran under the theme, “Build-

ing a Prosperous Zimbabwe,

Leaving No One and No Place

Behind”.

The decisive congress drew

delegates from sister revolu-

tionary parties in the SADC

region, the African continent,

and beyond.

Ruling parties in attendance

were Chama Cha Mapinduzi of

Tanzania, Frelimo of Mozam-

bique, South Africa’s African

National Congress, People’s

Movement for the Liberation

of Angola, South West Africa

People’s Organisation of Na-

mibia, Botswana Democratic the Women’s League, Youth coupled with the disruptive Xi made it clear that uni- task that lies ahead is to build

Party, Malawi Congress Party League, and War Veterans Covid-19 pandemic, the CPC ty is key to the continuity of a Zimbabwe into a great modern

and Burundi’s ruling party, the League. overcame those difficulties to prosperous nation. ZANU PF socialist country in all respects

National Council for the De- The party through the De- claim “historic victories,” in- should learn from the CPC and to advance the rejuvena-

fence of Democracy -- Forces partment of Finance and cluding achieving a “moder- stance for the next five years tion of the nation on all fronts

for the Defence of Democracy Economic Development held ately prosperous society” as of after next year’s general elec- through a Zimbabwe path to

(CNDD-FDD), among others. a business expo on the side- the CCP’s centennial in 2021 tions. modernization.

Internationally, the demo- lines of the congress. and eliminating extreme pov- ZANU PF should unite and Just like China, Zimbabwe

cratic congress attracted del- Private and public companies erty. weed out factionalism. The should learn to live with slower

egates from the Communist were marketing their products economic growth.

Party of China, the Russian at the congress. Zimbabwe should learn from
Xi who successfully shifted
ZANU PF CongressConservative Political party, For Zimbabwe and the rest
the Communist Party of Cuba, of Africa, the just-ended CPC China’s economic model to-
and the December 12 Move- 20th National Congress is of
ward one based on domestic
sets tone for electionsment from the United States. significance not only because consumption and higher val-
resolutions were made and the ue-added products.
Just like at the just-ended of the historic ties between FROM PAGE 2
Communist Party of China our great nations but for Zim- ZANU PF had indeed, set the same actors who have ruined The slogan of “common
congress, where President babwe and Africa to learn the course for its election prepa- the economy through greed, prosperity” also appeared in
Xi Jinping was elected as the good lessons that have made rations. corruption and mismanage- Xi’s work report, which sig-
leader, ZANU PF also endorsed the CPC one of the strongest “But we have not heard much ment retained their positions,” naled a new focus on
of its post-Mugabe gover- he said
President Mnangagwa as the parties under the sun. reducing economic inequal-
party’s sole Presidential can- The biggest takeaway that nance agenda after five years He said President Mnangag- ity, lessons that Zimbabwe
didate for the 2023 harmo- ZANU PF emulated was the of a lackluster performance,” wa reluctance to strengthen should grasp and implement
emphasis by China’s Xi to he said. his capacity by appointing a religiously.
nized elections.
The declarations were con- adopt a strong continuity He said while the CCC had second State vice-president Theinsistenceon“high-qual-
clusively made by the elective stance on everything from also been on the ground giv- would leave him in a weak po- ity development” goes along
National Youth League, Wom- economic policy to diplomacy en their performance in the sition towards the elections. with the tacit acceptance that
en’s League, and the War Vet- – despite increasing challeng- by-elections held across the “The retention of party VPs China is entering a period
country, they faced a mam- Chiwenga and Mohadi who is of slower economic growth,
erans League conferences that es and pressures on China.
President Mnangagwa was the Right now, Zimbabwe is un- moth task in the harmonised ineligible for State VP means something the leadership
party’s sole Presidential can- der Western-imposed eco- elections. that position will remain va- seems willing to accept as long
nomic sanctions but as a na- “But the 2023 harmonised cant contrary to the 2013 con- as individual households are
didate.
All the country’s 10 provinces tion, there is a need to soldier elections will be a bigger and stitution which provides for still seeing their prosperity
also held their Provincial Co- on and grow the economy as a more demanding process, and that appointment,” he said.
rise.
ordinating Committees and, in nation and desist from point- therefore, will need more ro- Criticshave not given the big- Xi continues to emphasize
the process, confirmed Presi- ing the blame on the sanctions. bust preparations,” he said. gest opposition in the country the need for a social safety
dent Mnangagwa as the party’s In other words, the ruling Another analyst, Zunidza, a chance in the harmonised net while also disparaging the
only foot soldier for the Pres- party should see other oppor- however, said while the con- elections given that the party, idea of welfare as encouraging
idential race, further cement- tunities presented by the dam- gress was an attempt by Zanu a remnant of the MDC led by “laziness.” Instead, he is fo-
PF to set the tone for 2023 the late Morgan Tsvangirai, is cused on increasing employ-
ing the democratic processes aging sanctions.
Another key lesson for the elections, it had failed in that yet to establish proper struc- ment-based income.
within the ruling party. tures since its formation early Overall, Xi is more interested
More interestingly, apart ruling ZANU PF is acknowl- regard.
from the politics, and in line edging the severe and complex “The party delegates return this year.
in security and stability than
with President Mnangagwa’s international situation. Xi re- to their homes with the same Exiled Former Higher and economic growth in and of
thrust of putting the economy peated the language from the stuff they came with. There Tertiary Education Minister, itself – even China’s drive to
first, a business expo was also seventh plenum last week that were no leadership changes Jonathan Moyo has even sug- cement a leadership position
conducted on the sidelines the past five years have been to rejuvenate the party which gested that the CCC should be in high-tech fields is framed as
of the congress that capped “extremely unusual and ex- as we all know is mired in cri- barred from contesting elec- a national security imperative,
sis as seen in endless internal tions because it has no struc- necessary to reduce reliance
elective conferences that were traordinary.”
held this year which include Despite the big changes squabbles. No new economic tures and no constitution.
on foreign technology.

31 October 2022 FEATURE 060

A breast cancer survivor’s testimony

TPhillipa Jaja ed I get a mammogram done.
(A mammogram is an X-ray
he month of Octo- picture taken to look for early
ber is Breast Cancer signs of cancer).
Awareness Month. It I had it done after two days
is an annual inter- and the doctor in charge re-
national health campaign cel- quested I have a CT scan and
ebrated world wide. It is also my suspicions rose during the
known as the pink month and procedure as there were three
efforts are made to educate doctors there looking at it,
people concerned about the murmuring. Afterwards I was
disease, including early iden- advised to go back to the clinic
tification and signs and symp- the next day. So I immediately
toms associated with breast went back there and was told
cancer.
that they suspected I had can-
It is a month long initiative cer and it was in its early stag-
which ends on 31 October. es. And so I was referred to a
Cancer is a deadly disease specialist whom I saw the fol-
which usually results in neg- lowing week. They were very
ative consequences for the af- casual about the whole affair.
fected. A cancer diagnosis can His name is Mr Mukosi and
affect the emotional health of he did a biopsy, to ascertain
patients, families, and caregiv- what the lump was. However,
ers. Common feelings during I was not worried and merely Millicent Moyo a breast cancer survivor.
this life-changing experience thought it was routine. I also
include  anxiety, distress, and had no knowledge of anyone had cancer. After going back, was horrendous. have you adopted to continue

depression. Roles at home, in our family suffering from I found everyone in tears. One PJ: Tell me about your sup- living a cancer free life?
school, and work can be af- it. After a week, my results of my bosses had lost a mother port system. Did you have MM: A positive mind is key.
fected. were ready. I was told that I and a sister to it and so could anyone holding your hand Stress encourages cancer and
To celebrate the end of this had stage 1 breast cancer. The not even bear to look at me. through all these procedures? so one needs a happy and pos-
important month, Review type of cancer was a rapid one PJ: I assume operations and MM: Yes. I had my family and itive attitude. Also a healthy
and Mail reporter Phillipa Jaja which would spread at a mere treatment followed thereafter. friends who provided moral eating lifestyle though I eat ev-
(PJ) spoke with a breast can- prick. I was told that I had to do Would you briefly describe and financial support even my erything moderately. I also do
cer survivor, Millicent Moyo the operation as soon as possi- them please? colleagues at the workplace. I routine check-ups after every

(MM) who shed light on her ble perhaps a week after. MM: Before treatment, I could never have afforded the three months at Parirenyat-

battle and survival with breast PJ: How did it feel to be told sought a second opinion which whole treatment on my own wa so as to assess whether the
cancer in an effort to help the talliedwiththe first.The doctor as it was outrageously expen- cancer has come back.
affected know they are not suf- that you had cancer and what advised that they remove the sive. Before the operation, my
fering alone. whole breast so that the cancer friend Rutendo accompanied PJ: Any advice on cancer?
was your family’s reaction to would not spread somewhere me to the Cancer Association MM: Yes. Cancer affects any-
PJ: Tell us a brief background one as a result prioritise health
the news?
MM: I froze. I was numb, I
of your diagnosis as a cancer kept on thinking that I had else. 21st of June 2019, I had of Zimbabwe to know more check-ups so you know if you
been diagnosed with cancer. my mastectomy done which about the sickness. have it or not. People do not
patient?
MM: My name is Millicent I cried all the way from West prepared me for the opera- PJ: Did the cancer ever come want to be tested for cancer
Mpofu. I am 51 years old. I was End to PSMAS clinic. I called tion. It took three hours more back? and so end up discovering it

diagnosed with breast cancer my sisters and we did a con- than was necessary but it was MM: Yes, twice. After suffer- at later stages which are very
in May 2019. I had gone for a ference call. My sister went a success. I went back to have ing side effects from a sup- fatal. Cancer has many forms.
routine check-up at PSMAS right to do internet searches the staples removed after six pressant drug called tamox- A mouth ulcer can be cancer-
clinic. I had noticed a lump on on the illness and I told her weeks. Afterwards, I was re- ifen. Then I had the third ous so never take anything for
my right breast a few days be- that I would do no such thing ferred to the oncologist to get operation after some cancer- granted. Also go get treated at
fore the check up and so was as it would depress me further. the chemotherapy done. (Che- ous pimples developed on the the clinic. Do not trust herbs.
praying to be diagnosed by a motherapy was done so as to scar I had after the second Many people are dying be-
female doctor. I was lucky to be PJ: What happened next? decrease chances of the cancer operation. The third time they cause they have faith in them.
MM: I went to PSMAS clinic
treated by one and afterwards where I met an amazing lady. coming back after surgery). I cut open the scar and scraped Cancer is medically treated
asked that she look at it. She She comforted me as I broke went to Onco Care, Newlands the cancer on the skin wall. and there is no other alter-
asked me whether it was sore down crying and helped call and was treated by Dr Ndoro. Ever since then I have been native way. For those that are
to which I replied it was not. my workplace to notify them It took me 12 sessions to have on another suppressant drug, struggling with raising funds
However I could feel it with that I had been diagnosed with it done. It is very painful espe- anastrozole and it has suc- for treatment, go to the Social
my thumb. She recommended cancer. She became a friend cially the third session when cessfully kept the cancer away. Welfare Department at Pari-
that I get tested first as it could and still is. However, the work- the medication is in your body. I also underwent radiation to renyatwa. They help in footing
be a cyst or a cancerous pim- place was a different story for You grow bald, you grow thin kill the cancer cells. bills.

ple. Therefore, she request- my boss had told everyone I and repeatedly throw up. It PJ: What lifestyle changes

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31 October 2022 FEATURE 070

Vaccines could be a game-changer in

the fight against malaria in Africa
The development of
an effective vac-
cine for malaria
has proved to be far
more challenging than devel-

oping a vaccine to protect peo-

ple from COVID-19. Several

different COVID-19 vaccines

were developed and approved

for use within a year of the dis-

ease’s emergence.

In contrast, it took over 30

years of intensive research

and numerous clinical trials by

the Walter Reed Army Institute

of Research and partners be-

fore the first malaria vaccine,

Mosquirix, was approved for

use by the World Health Orga-

nization (WHO) in 2021.

Creating a vaccine for a vec-

tor-borne disease such as

malaria is very challenging.

The parasite takes on differ-

ent forms in different hosts.

And it’s constantly evolving

to evade the human immune

system and control interven-

tions. The first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, was approved by the WHO in 2021. Brian Ongoro/AFP via Getty Images
In a major step towards the der the age of five – one of the tioned against a direct com- timely and equitable distribu- cure the vaccines, that there is

equitable roll-out of Mos-
quirix, the WHO awarded the populations currently most af- parison between the per- tion of COVID-19 vaccines. To equitable delivery of the vac-
vaccine prequalification sta- fected by malaria. formance of the R21 and avoid a repeat, the University cines to the requesting coun-
tus in September 2022. The What studies show Mosquirix vaccines. Unlike of Oxford has signed a man- tries, and that there is prompt

prequalification step follows Both vaccines – Mosquirix the Mosquirix vaccine, the R21 ufacturing agreement with vaccines distribution to all
approval. It ensures that only and R21 – target the same par- vaccine was given to children the Serum Institute of India, healthcare facilities within the
asite stage and use the same before the start of the malaria the largest manufacturer of malaria risk areas. And most
good quality products are pro- malaria proteins. But Oxford’s season. And it was only tested vaccines globally. Under this importantly, that there is opti-
cured and distributed by Unit-
ed Nations agencies and other R21 vaccine contains a high- on a small number of children agreement, the Serum Insti- mal uptake of the vaccines.
er number of these malaria from one region in Burkina tute has agreed to supply at Misinformation, vaccine
major donors. researchers proteins. And it uses a dif- Faso. In addition, a number of least 200 million doses annu- hesitancy and safety concerns
Most recently,
from Burkina Faso and Oxford ferent adjuvant – a chemical control and prevention mea- ally. This is significantly more have contributed to a low-
University’s Jenner Institute – substance that stimulates the sures were in place. than the 15 million to 18 mil- er rate of vaccination against

the same institution that de- body’s immune response. A larger study is needed to lion doses of Mosquirix that COVID-19, particularly among
veloped the Oxford/AstraZen- These two factors are thought confirm vaccine efficacy in GlaxoSmithKline is contract- children.

eca COVID-19 vaccine – made to improve the efficacy of the African children across the ed to produce every year until For a malaria vaccine to have
R21 vaccine by causing a stron- continent. This study must be 2028. an impact, health promotion
their own revelation. They re- ger immune response. done in regions with differing But, according to the WHO, is key. Awareness campaigns
leased very encouraging data
from a clinical trial assessing The preliminary data are malaria transmission inten- this quantity is far lower than must address safety concerns,
the novel R21 malaria vaccine. drawn from a two-year study sities, differing levels of mal- the projected demand for vac- while emphasising expected
involving 409 children aged nutrition and anaemia in the cines. To increase manufac- positive impacts of the vaccine.
Like Mosquirix, the R21 vac- five to 17 months. The chil- target populations, and vary- turing capacity, the Jenner In- These campaigns must target
cine targets the sporozoite.
This is the malaria parasite dren received a booster dose ing coverage of control inter- stitute is in talks with African both healthcare profession-
stage that is transferred to 12 months after receiving the ventions. vaccine manufacturers. als and affected communities.

humans when the malaria-in- first three doses of the vaccine. Four thousand eight hundred Moving forward They must be delivered before
fected female Anopheles mos- The data suggest that the R21 children from four African
Getting the vaccines manu- and during vaccine roll-out to

quito is taking a blood meal. vaccine resulted in a higher countries – two of which have factured is only the first step. ensure any new misinforma-
level of protection than Mos- malaria transmission all year Other hurdles include en- tion or concerns are promptly
When effective, both vaccines quirix. round – have been enrolled in suring that countries can pro- and effectively addressed.
ensure that the sporozoites are
destroyed before they enter Eight out of every 10 children a phase 3 clinical trial. The aim --The Conversation

the liver. It effectively prevents who received four doses of the of this trial is to demonstrate
R21 vaccine did not develop vaccine safety and efficacy in
malaria infection by halting malaria over the trial period a larger, more diverse group
the parasite life cycle in the
– making this malaria vac- of children. The researchers
human host.
cine the first to meet the WHO from the Jenner Institute ex-
The fight against malaria has minimum efficacy target of pect the R21 vaccine to be ap- We are on
been significantly strength-
75% for 12 months in the target proved for use next year, as Whatsapp
ened with the addition of ma- population of young African long as no unexpected safety
laria vaccines to the suite of children. concerns are raised in this click here to subscribe
prevention measures. These larger trial.
vaccines have the potential to These study results are en-

reduce malaria-related illness couraging. Manufacturing and distribu-

and and death in children un- But researchers have cau- tion bottlenecks prevented the

31 October 2022 FEATURE 080

Need to create eco-friendlysmart energy

Daphne Machiri world mostly rural parts thus
subjecting to more energy
Air pollution is one of the poverty than men.
most underrated aspect in A Data and Projections flag-
public health discussions. It ship Report released in April
is largely talked about in the 2022 by the International En-
industrial spaces but not so ergy Agency on Sustainable
much in the realm of cooking. Development Goal number
Yes. Cooking using firewood. 7 states that lack of access to
They say if you empower a clean cooking remains acute
woman, you have empowered in Sub-Saharan Africa, where
a nation. After all, they carry the share of those with access
leaders, artists, footballers, marginally increased from 15%
educationists, to mention in 2015 to 17% in 2020. Howev-
but these. Little seems to be er, population growth pushed
known about the relationship up the number of people with-
between women empower- out access by 10% to around
ment and household fuel use, 940 million in 2020, making
hence understanding this Wind turbines transform wind into electrical energy, and are an alternative to fossil fuels.
nexus is important. sub-Saharan Africa the only
region where the number of the lungs. In poorly ventilated and Extractive Industries and nologies remain unchanged
It is sad poverty has a female those without access continue
face. Women and girls bear to rise significantly. dwellings, indoor smoke can Regional Director for Infra- by 2030 and therefore hinder
the primary responsibility for
gathering firewood, cooking The reliance of the vast ma- be more times higher than structure, Africa of November the achievement of the 2030
and other domestic work. jority of sub-Saharan Africans
on gathering or purchasing acceptable levels for fine par- 4,2019 titled Clean Cooking: Agenda for Sustainable Devel-
These tasks expose them to biomass for cooking, partic-
undesirable health concerns. ularly in rural areas, dramat- ticles. Exposure is particularly Why it matters, it stated that opment.
ically damages health and
Access to clean and afford- impairs productivity. Almost high among women and young indoor air pollution causes This calls for the need to cre-
able energy is necessary for 490 000 premature deaths per
the health, well-being, and so- year are linked to household children, who spend the most more than 4 million premature ate eco-friendly smart energy
cio-economic development of air pollution from the lack of
any nation. However, this re- access to clean cooking facili- time near the domestic hearth. deaths every year 50 percent of use and tracking the progress
mains unrealized in low- and ties, with women and children
middle-income countries. It being the worst affected. The Cooking is a fundamental which are children under the of clean energy essential for
would be amiss to speak of unsustainable harvesting of
women empowerment with- fuelwood also contributes to part of life. It is an activity that age of 5. collective progress towards
out promotion of healthcare deforestation which also re-
use. sults to land degradation. brings families together and The State of Access to Mod- long-term goals in achieve

But little seems to be known Furthermore, women are has cultural and social signif- ern Energy Cooking Services sustainable goal number 7
about the relationship be- the primary users of cooking
tween women empowerment stoves, often bearing fami- icance around the world. But reports 4 billion people around which appeals for the ensuring
and household fuel use, hence ly responsibility to prepare
understanding this nexus be- meals and secure cooking in some developing countries, the world still lack access to of access to affordable, reli-
tween smart renewable energy fuel, such as firewood. As a
and women’s health is import- result, women and girls take solid fuels like wood and coal clean, efficient, convenient, able, sustainable and modern
ant. Lack of smart affordable time away every day from ed-
energy is affecting the poor in ucation or income-generating are often used in traditional safe, reliable, and affordable energy for all.
general energy. Poverty has a activities to collect firewood,
female face. Women and girls which requires as many hours stoves for cooking. The use of cooking energy. Without access to modern
bear the primary responsi- per day of travelling long dis-
bility for gathering firewood, tances alone and by foot, put- such polluting fuels and tech- The disheartening statistics energy, women and girls will
cooking and other domestic ting women at increased risk
work. of gender-based violence. nologies results in household call for emergency use of clean continue to spend most of

These tasks expose them to Moreover, they also cook in air pollution, causing respira- energy to reduce gender in- their time in basic subsistence
undesirable health concerns. often poorly-ventilated kitch-
ens, exposing them in the pro- tory illnesses, heart problems equality, educational inequal- tasks that are time consuming
Access to sustainable energy cess to household air pollution
for all is a fervent challenge for that kills a bigger number of and even death. ity, and household vulnera- and physically draining hence
global development which is people and causes health dis-
closely linked to poverty and ease and conditions such as According to World Health bility for a significant increase clean cooking solutions is the
development. Women in par- cancer, pneumonia, heart and
ticular are disproportionately lung disease, and blindness. Organization (WHO) on in women life satisfaction and first step towards women’s
affected by energy poverty, de- In addition, inefficient cook-
fined as, “the absence of suffi- stoves can be unsafe, causing Household air pollution and well-being, thus improving empowerment and reduces
cient choice in accessing ade- household fires and burns.
quate, affordable, reliable, high health update of 22 September women disease prevention in-house air pollution, im-
quality, safe, and environmen- These cooking practices
tally benign energy services to are inefficient, and use fuels 2021 report stated that Indoor and health awareness. Stable proves health and saves time.
support economic and human and technologies that pro-
development.” duce high levels of household air pollution and household electricity supply and long- Women get more rest and have
air pollution with a range of
Seeing women doing most of health-damaging pollutants, energy, the forgotten 2.6 bil- term household use of elec- fewer physical illnesses. It also
this unpaid care work, cook- including small soot parti-
ing is one of them and it is the cles that penetrate deep into lion. Around 2.6 billion peo- tricity will promote cleaner frees them up to participate in
most dangerous daily activities
for women in the developing ple still cook using solid fuels household energy, thereby social activities hence women

(such as wood, crop wastes, reducing women’s health vul- can relieve mental stress by

charcoal, coal and dung) and nerability. socializing and opportunities

kerosene in open fires and in- Furthermore, the advent to improve mental health.

efficient stoves. Most of these of the coronavirus disease Investing in clean smart

people are poor, and live in (COVID-19) underscores the cooking can address chal-

low- and middle-income interlinkages between tradi- lenges that disproportionately

countries. tional cooking, gender, health, affect women. Therefore, in-

The report further states that and the environment. creased access to clean energy

impact on health over 3.8 mil- Exposure to air pollution is can reduce thehealth and safe-

lion people a year die prema- a known risk factor for un- ty issues caused by household

turely from illness attributable derlying chronic diseases that air pollution and decrease the

to the household air pollution are predictive of the severity time women spend collecting

caused by the inefficient use and outcome for COVID-19 cooking fuel. Women can then

of solid fuels and kerosene patients. This link suggests a reallocate this time to educa-

for cooking. Among these 3.8 heightened risk for women tional, income generating, and

million deaths, 27% are due to across all age groups who cook leisure activities.

pneumonia, 18% from stroke, using traditional technologies Empowering women, uplift-

27% from ischemia heart dis- and fuels. ing their lives with household

ease. 20% from chronic ob- In line with the tenets on energy use should not only be

structive pulmonary disease health equity, development used to light homes but also to

(COPD), 8% from lung cancer. and climate change, without a uplift women’s lives. The link

According to World Bank substantial policy change, the between gender and climate

feature story by Riccardo Pu- total number of people lacking change is often overlooked

liti, Global Director, Energy access to clean fuels and tech- CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

31 October 2022 FEATURE 090

Need to create eco-friendlysmart energy

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE had launched the rural electri-

...in communities yet women fication program in Matebele-

and girls are the most nega- land through its Ugesi Energy

tively affected. project that would help trans-

There is need for developing form rural enterprises.

and deploying key clean ener- Zimbabwe Energy Regula-

gy technologies and sustain- tory Authority (Zera) granted

able smart energy systems and Parvalue Energy (Private) Lim-

delivering economic growth. ited a 25-year licence to set up

Additionally, it is essential a 50 megawatts solar photo-

to ensure that women receive voltaic power plant at Westgate

support to cope with the haz- Suburbs in Bulawayo.

ards of climate change, there Many other clean energy

is more need to respond to projects have already been

climate change and innovation completed across the country

is coming at a time where it is while plenty others are in the

serving not only as an environ- pipeline.

mental and economic solution Regardless of Covid -19, all

to the rural women in partic- gender perspective) in wom- ing for the adoption of green tainable Development Goals 5, sectors the Ministry of Ener-

ular and also as a way of em- en should be on the fore front energy sources. The country 7, 8, 9, 13 and 17, whilst harness- gy and Power Development

powering the women at global leading the charge on climate has been facing the shortage ing the cross-cutting nature of (MoEPD) together with the

level in regards to use of clean change adaptation, mitigation, of power supply problems as these goals to achieve the rest Ministry of Environment, Cli-

energy and smart cooking. and response, to build a more such efforts are underway un- of the SDGs. The programme mate, Tourism and Hospitality

sustainable future for all. der the National Development will also contribute towards Industry hosted a Renewable

In need of political will to Access to energy is a human Strategy 1(NDS1) to upgrade the attainment of a number of Energy Summit in 2020 and

empower women, adopt clean right outlined in some sec- renewable energy. key national priorities of the discussed the state of the en-

sustainable energy in develop- tions on Chapter 2 and 4 of the Furthermore, President Government of Zimbabwe as ergy sector in Zimbabwe and

ing societies country’s Constitution which Mnangagwa also this year spelt out in the National De- key climate policy updates.

There is need for Govern- guarantees citizens the right commissioned the SolGas So- velopment Strategy (NDS 1) MoEPD shared the steps

ment to investment and influ- to food and water, health care, lar Power Plant and toured and the United Nations Sus- which have been taken in the

ence decisions to develop and life and safety. This should be the Gwayi-Shangani Dam tainable Development Coop- integration of Renewable En-

patent climate-technologies, facilitated by the government, currently under construction eration Framework (UNSDCF ergy within the nation’s Ener-

innovative activities contrib- and reliable access to clean both of which contribute to 2022-2026), by working to- gy power mix. The work being

ute the most in combating cli- energy can help a great deal to renewable energy. wards national goals on eco- done includes the ongoing

mate change. secure these rights. The Ministry of Energy and nomic development, energy development of a competitive

It is important for govern- Zimbabwean is making Power Development promised access, climate action, women procurement framework for

ment, policy makers and do- strides in improving smart that by 2030 they would have and youth empowerment, and Independent Power Producers

nors to, ensure progressive clean energy use in the coun- installed around 1100MW of capacity development in re- (IPPs) and the identification of

taxation and spending to guar- try with civil society organiza- renewable energy. newable energy for productive land by the Zimbabwe Elec-

antee the provision gender re- tions and various companies Donor support and private uses. tricity Supply Authority (ZESA)

sponsive public services. For- complementing government’s sectors’ s involvement In the 2020 National budget for the development of 500MW

mulate policies that promote efforts. The United Nations SDG- for instance, the government of solar parks. Projects such as

women’s participation at local, This year, President Em- Fund approved Zimbabwe’s wholly scrapped customs duty the Batoka Power Project.

provincial, and national level merson Mnangagwa officially USD 45 Million programme on equipment for alternative Getting to Policy the National

especially on disaster risk re- launched the 3rd International on catalyzing investments in energy sources such as wind, Energy Policy, implemented

duction committees. Commit Renewable Energy Conference Renewable Energy (RE) for solar and gas from 40 percent. rural electrification, promot-

to funding feminist economic where he said, “The adoption the acceleration of the attain- In order to attract more in- ing small, decentralized initia-

alternatives that promote a of cleaner and renewable en- ment of the Sustainable De- vestment into renewable en- tives to transition to clean en-

green and just economy. ergy sources has the potential velopment Goals (SDGs) in the ergy, the country’s biggest ergy, and diversifying national

There is also need for Global, to strengthen development, country. The UN SDG-Fund bourse, the Zimbabwe Stock energy supply options.

regional and domestic plat- social and environmental sus- is contributing USD 10 Mil- Exchange also proposed a On a very large scale, the

forms hence working to close tainability. lion to the programme whilst Green Bond, an investment in- National Energy Policy Imple-

the climate finance gaps. In- “The government has de- the Government of Zimbabwe strument meant to raise funds mentation Strategy (NEPIS)

corporating the operating liberately developed multi- through the Infrastructure for clean projects. sought to create an agency to

entity of the financial support pronged national policies, to Development Bank of Zimba- The model has worked for oversee the development of

which are Global Environ- mainstream mitigation and bwe (IDBZ) and local partners many countries such as India, rural parts of Zimbabwe. In

ment Facility, Environmen- adaptation strategies to cli- including Old Mutual Invest- which in September 2019, the 2002, Parliament passed the

tal Footprints, Green Climate mate change, including the ment Group (OMIG), Zim- State Bank of India managed Rural Electrification Fund Act,

Funds, Adaptation Fund Cli- renewable energy policy, that nat Asset Management and to raise US$ 650 million from a which mandated the complete

mate Technology Centre and seek to enhance the use of al- CABS are supporting the pro- Green Bond. electrification of rural Zimba-

Network serves and promotes ternative energies.” gramme with a total of USD 35 In creating new eco-friendly bwe via government stipends

access to climate finance for His Excellency added that re- Million. future and build clean ener- and electrification levies.

developing countries. gional member states have to The 4-year programme was gy infrastructure, the private Consequently, this act led to

More so there is need for na- work towards the realization jointly developed by UNESCO sector has been making huge the birth of the Rural Electrifi-

tional initiatives and research of Sustainable Development (Lead agency), UNWOMEN, strides to move into smart cation Agency (REA). The REA

to understand and address Goals (SDG) that talks about UNDP and the Government of clean energy, which saw tele- has put forth the Rural Energy

gender impacts of energy pol- clean energy by 2030 through Zimbabwe. It aims to lever- communications giant, Econet Master Plan, a blueprint for the

icies and programmes, that expanding infrastructure, up- age private investments in Wireless commissioned a development of environmen-

bars to women’s entry into and grading technology to provide order to support Renewable 466kW solar power plant at its tally and economically viable

advancement within the ener- clean energy and efficient to Energy based projects for the Willowvale complex in Harare electric grid and renewable

gy sector, and promoting gen- energy generation. achievement of the SDGs in through its energy subsidiary, energy development.

der mainstreaming (assessing The conference came at a Zimbabwe. This programme Distributed PowerAfrica (DPA.

policies and programs with a time when Zimbabwe is push- will innovatively target Sus- Prior to that, the company

31 October 2022 LEADER PAGE 1000

Don’t remain idle 2023 Elections ZANU PF

Shelly Guni cer stadiums are ruled unfit to CCC
host soccer matches. MDC LEAD
In this work, the propensity of
not having many useful things Such occurrence already kills ZEC
to do in society, although hope for the youth to attain
employment in the sports in- ELECTIONS SHOULD BE PEACEFUL
having the ability to do so, is dustry unless such youth will
referred to as “idle hands.” challenge the status quo and The ZANU PF National Peo- thing is that these politicians strategies like developing
create employment innova-
The phrase “idle hands” fre- tively. ple’s Congress, which ended stay clear of the violence while competitor analysis reports
quently refers to concepts like
boredom and unemployment. When society does not yield in Harare at the weekend sig- they sponsor gullible youths and capturing their current
employment opportunities for
Being employable yet without its population, it becomes an naled the beginning of a seri- to do the dirty work on their position in the election land-
a job is known as unemploy- everyday cry for the people to
ment. Unemployment or “idle blame society for not providing ous campaign period, not only behalf, which is a disgrace for scape so that they learn about
hands” can stem from both hu- employment.
man incapacity and a society’s for the ruling party, but for a country that claims to be a their strengths and to know
failure to provide job possibil- As a result, statements such
ities. as, “government must create all those that will contest the democracy. which areas need improve-
jobs for its people” become dai-
People have the option to do ly chants. much anticipated harmonised In this era and age, it should ment instead of engaging in
nothing in the future, and that
is all. This kind of person, in my Currently, unemployment is elections anticipated any time dawn on our political leaders unnecessary violent cam-
opinion, shouldn’t blame soci- worsened by the trend of the
ety for not giving them oppor- increased number of academic between July and August nest that political contestation is paigns that will leave the coun-
tunities. institutions, which automati-
cally accounts for an increasing year. possible in a peaceful envi- try bruised.
Because they fall within the number of graduates.
category of people who do not Our previous elections have ronment where there is only The whole idea is to find
use the opportunities that the According to the ‘African
society provides. Union Targeted Report on been littered with ugly scenes the battle to win the hearts common ground between you
Youth Unemployment for the
Youth can enhance their skill Republic of Zimbabwe, Zimba- of violence which in some in- EDITORS and your constituents to gain
set to at least become employ- bwe recorded satisfying higher COMMENT
able through such opportuni- education enrollments, and stances led to death or very se- their support by addressing
ties. has one of the highest rates of rious injuries. the current issues faced by the
enrolment in Business, Admin- voters.
Another cause of “idle hands” istration and Law compared to The two main political par-
may be out of an individual’s other countries in transition
control, such as society’s in- and developed countries. ties, ZANU PF and the Citizens Youths should also be wary
ability to yield employment op-
portunities for its population. The report states that “re- Coalition for Change (CCC) of political leaders who want
turns on education, both on
For example, an individual the private and the social fronts have been singled out as the and minds of the electorate to use them to engage in acts
can occur as the most employ- can be measured by their effect
able youth in the country, but on employment or unemploy- main culprits in most if not all through engagement. of violence as these will not be
pertinent occurring situations ment. However, the unem-
in society will not award this ployment rate for university of the incidences of violence, At this age, people should around when the long arm of
individual with employment graduates was low ie 9.4% until
opportunities. the year 2014 when it increased with both parties blaming learn to engage in a contest the law finally catches up with
steeply to 29.2% in the year
As the saying, “one cannot 2016.” each other for the skirmishes. of ideas, and come up with them.
pour from an empty cup”. In
retrospect, employment op- While academic institutions It has been 42 years since the campaign messaging that res- There is nothing wrong with
portunities are just not avail- are increasing, industries are
able sometimes. either diminishing, or compa- country attained its Indepen- onates well with voters and is the youth campaigning for
nies are just closing. Whereas
Societal inability to provide it was supposed to be the oth- dence and that period is long appealing. their preferred political par-
employment stems from limit- er way around- The number of
ed resources and limited inno- graduates should be propor- enough for the country to have It is attractive policies that ties, but it is the height of igno-
vative thinking to convert and tional to employment oppor-
multiply available resources tunities to al l ow enough em- reached political maturity for can win votes for any candi- rance for them to allow greedy
into employment opportuni- ployment opportunities for the
ties. For example, there are employable population. political parties to be able to date, notviolence. Violence can politicians to use them in re-
limited industries in the coun-
try now, and a few of the major There are two approaches engage in political contesta- only alienate candidates from turn for freebies that don’t last
industries have closed too. to solving this predicament of
unemployment. The first ap- tion in a peaceful manner. supports who want peace. a week after the elections.
If some of the Zimbabwean proach is going for the blame
industries did not close, and game”, blaming society for not It is however, unfortunate The only secret to a success- Whoever should be chosen
rather grew, they would yield providing employment.
more employment opportuni- that leaders of political parties ful campaign is to come up to campaign for any political
ties for the Zimbabwean popu- This may lead to the govern-
lation and youth. ment stepping up its game, still believe that violence is the with an appealing message party must learn to use per-
to boost employment in the
The collapse of industries has country. The second choice, best tool for them to win votes and getting to know what the suasive means to win votes
major effects in long run-on which the writer believes is not
Zimbabwe’s population and the the easier option, is in retro- during elections and are pre- people want, not violence. for their preferred party and
youth most specifically. spect for individuals to provide
employment means for them- pared to spend thousands of Politicians, should there- not engage in any acts that are
For example, while a student selves through entrepreneur-
is studying to attain a sports ship. dollars to sponsor violence. fore, expend their energies on against the law and against
management qualification, or
a promising soccer player, then The most disheartening developing smart campaign Ubuntu.
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Phillipa Jaja

or more than 20

International community seesyears, Zimbabwe’s

economy has been

Flargely in turmoil due

the light on Zim sanctionstotheeconomicsanctionsim-
posed on the country by Brit-

ain and its allies, including the

United States of America and

European Union countries.

The sanctions have made

it difficult for the country to

freely trade with other glob-

al nations and led to massive

capital flight, with most if not

all international companies

moving their headquarters

from Zimbabwe to neighbor-

ing South Africa.

This resulted in company

closures which led to job losses

for millions of Zimbabweans

and subsequently reduced

purchasing power of citizens.

While the UK and its allies

want the world to believe that

the economic sanctions, which

they falsely claim are targeted

at a few individuals, were as a

result of human rights abuses

by the successive Zimbabwe-

an governments, it is all too

clear that the measures were

Britain’s way of hitting back

at Zimbabwe for embarking

on the fast-track land reform

programme which saw mil-

lions of landless black Zimba-

bweans get productive land, March against Western sanctions at a rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 25, 2019- Reuters

which for almost 100 years had SADC has always expressed 1949. intentions of the US, which has now realizes that the sanctions
been in the hands of the mi- solidarity with Zimbabwe ar- Currently the US has sanc-
nority white settlers. guing that the sanctions have always sought to become the on Zimbabwe are illegal and
an adverse impact on Zimba- tions imposed on the Chinese
But as it dawned on many bwe’s economy and the region government, key members of Global Big Brother. should be removed.
countries across the globe at large. the Chinese Communist Par-
that the sanctions were illegal ty (CCP), certain companies Just like China, Russia has The UN special rapporteur,
and hurting ordinary Zimba- The bloc further heightened linked to the People’s Libera-
bweans, many nations began their campaign by tasking the tion Army (PLA) and others it also lent its support to Zim- Alena Douhan, spent 10 days
to advocate for their removal, African Union chairperson, accuses of human rights abus-
including the international Egyptian President Abdel Fat- es. babwe in its quest to have the in Zimbabwe to assess the
community which has been tah el-Sisi, to raise the issue at
indifferent. the 74th United Nations Gen- It is common knowledge that illegal embargo removed un- impact of sanctions on the
eral Assembly in September. China remains the biggest
And now the calls have be- threat to the US’s econom- conditionally so that the Afri- country and concluded that
come louder. But the major turning point ic and military dominance,
now, however, is the support which explains why it has im- can nation can freely engage the restrictions were hurting
As was expected, SADC that the country is getting from posed sanctions-solely to cur-
countries were the first to the international community, tail the Asian giant’s economic with other nations in all areas. ordinary people and should be
voice their concern, imploring adding their voice to calls for development.
the West to lift the embargo on the unconditional removal of Russia was recently hit with removed.
Zimbabwe, noting that they the sanctions. The strong long standing ties
were also affecting them eco- between China and Zimbabwe sanctions by many Western With the UN being a world
nomically while also creating First outside Africa to sup- also explain why the US would
migration challenges for Zim- port Zimbabwe was China not want sanctions imposed countries after it asked them body, it is hoped that all na-
babwe’s neighbours and the which has always stood with on the Southern African to be
region at large. Zimbabwe and has been con- removed. China being cur- not to interfere in its conflict tions will come to their senses
sistent in its calls for the un- rently the biggest single in-
Having supported each oth- conditional removal of West- vestor in Zimbabwe, economic with neighboring Ukraine and join others before them
er during the struggle for in- ern sanctions progress for Zimbabwe is seen
dependence, SADC countries as propping Chinese econom- The European country re- to demand the immediate
did not disappoint, amplifying China, together with Russia, ic growth at the expense of the
their voice, through the adop- vetoed a UN Security Council US, which now feels left be- cently stated that the two na- removal of sanctions against
tion of the Anti-Sanctions Day vote to impose UN sanctions hind.
at its 39th SADC Summit in Dar which had been proposed by tions were unanimous in their Zimbabwe and let the African
es Salaam, Tanzania, in August the US and its Western allies. But being the economic
2019 and designating Octo- powerhouse that it is, China’s condemnation of the use of country explore its full eco-
ber 25 of each year as the day This should not come as a stance on the issue of sanc-
of solidarity with Zimbabwe surprise because the Asian tions on Zimbabwe will go a sanctions which are against nomic potential, which in the
against the illegal sanctions country has for long been a long way in changing the world
imposed by some Western na- victim of US sanctions, dating view on Zimbabwe and open- the UN Charter. absence of the illegal embargo,
tions. back from the inception of the ing the eyes of the world on the
People’s Republic of China in And the good thing is that is no doubt, poised for massive

even the United Nations has growth.

also come to its senses and

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Review & Mail

Baba Harare, Passion Java Beef

…Real or staged

Shelly Guni up for different kinds of pub-
licity stunts, because you real-
Is the feud between Baba Ha- ise that these things get atten-
rare and Passion Java real or a tion.
publicity ploy?
The media picks it up and
Celebrity feuds are enter- they are talking about it, fans
taining to witness, but they pick it up and they are talking
become much amusing when about it so over the years, we
you are aware of their fabrica- have seen a lot of them being
tion. deployed in the industry.
It appears that many of the Some of the beefs are also for
well-known feuds we have promotional purposes, mak-
witnessed on social media are ing it a mix of beefs being fake
planned and intentional for and real at the same time.
exposure and viewership. Baba Harare
The beef between the two
Could this be a build-up to
the November release of Baba started when Java posted on kutamba nekubata maporofita
Harare’s newest album? enhema. Amen.”
social media that: “Pahiphop The two have been attacking
Celebrities fighting one an-
other appears to have become new school ndokundwa na- each other on social media
the new norm in the enter- ever since then.
tainment world. Voltz JT chete. Vamwe vano-
Passion Java is known for his
Some get so heated that imba zvinonzwisa tsitsi senge feud with a number of artists,
personal secrets are revealed the likes of Holy Ten whom he
while other beefs seem trivial. tumhasuru twaBaba Harare,” went on to diss on a music vid-
This has led many into think- eo.
ing that celebs beef is nothing A month later, he posted his
to write home about because He has also attacked, Seh
they are not real. photograph, in his Lamborgh- Calaz and Chatunga, son to
the late former President of
There are times that the beef ini, captioned “Kuchena kunge Zimbabwe
has proven to be a serious one
while others are put up merely muromo waBaba Harare. Robert Mugabe.
as publicity stunts. Baba Harare is set to release
“Hurombe hunotangira his 4th album, titled Zimba-
I think from experiences, bwean Giant this November
some have been quite real, and pakuita sevaimbi Baba Ha- and it could possibly reveal
some have also been cooked more about his ‘feud’ with Java.
rare naBaba Moto vanorara

parukukwe rwakatengwa

namomz 1994.”

Baba Harare did not take

time to respond to Java as he

went on to claim Java was a

false prophet.

“Mwari ndinokutendai nez- Passion Java

vipo zvamakandipa, kuimba,

Popular Zim music promoter shot dead in SA

Another Popular Zimbabwe- weekend and had resumed In September this year, an-
operations before he was shot other promoter for NB Hotspot
an Music Promoter Shot Dead dead on Friday. studios based in Capetown,
South Africa was shot dead.
In South Africa Announcing the reopening of
the venue, the popular Zimba- The promoter, commonly
In a sad development, anoth- bwean promoter was excited known as Fyay Kidah, was shot
to be back in business again. by unknown gunmen at his
er popular Zimbabwean music He had promised an exciting home.
experience for all patrons. Ish-
promoter was fatally shot in mael Nkata wrote: He was allegedly a leader of
a group known as Dem Dead
Capetown, South Africa. Your summer weekends operating in South Africa. The
won’t be the same again! We group is notorious for robbing
Ishmael Nkata, popularly have exciting outdoor enter- Zimbabweans at gunpoint in
tainment experience in store and around Cape Town.
known as Mandebvu because for you all
Fyah Kidah was also a mem-
of his bushy beard, was shot At the time of writing, the ber of the ZANU PF Youth
motive behind the shooting League.
dead in Capetown on Friday could not be established. Ish-
mael Nkata’s untimely death Unconfirmed reports sug-
evening. plunged the entertainment gested that Fyah Kidah was
fraternity into mourning. gunned down as part of gang
His death was confirmed by violence. His accomplices had
Family and friends took to been shot dead about two to
the entertainment website Ishmael Nkata’s official Face- three months before the Dem
book page to pay their last re- Dead gang leader was killed.
earGround on Saturday. spects.
--iHarare
Apart from being a mu-

sic promoter, Nkata also ran

a venue called The Gardens

where Zimbabwean musicians

performed live in Capetown.

Coincidentally, Ishmael

Nkata temporarily closed The

Gardens earlier this year after Ishmael Nkata

someone got shot at the ven-

ue. He reopened the venue last

13

Review & Mail

Chris Mahove
EDITOR

Hwange 7 complete, to beThe construction of an addi-
tional units at Hwange 7 is now
complete and will be commis-

commissioned next month- EDsioned this November, Presi-
dent Emmerson Mnangagwa

has said. through the effects of climate

When operational, Hwange change,” he said
7 and 8 will add 600MW onto President Mnangagwa said
the national grid in Zimba- the ruling party was acceler-
bwe, with each unit generat- ating the modernization and
ing 300MW each, adding to industrialization drive.
the existing 920MW Hwange “Our party has brought about
Power Station at a cost of $1,5 a stable macroeconomic en-
billion.
vironment in spite of the set-
Officially opening the ZANU backs of the illegal economic
PF 7th National Peoples Con- sanctions and Cyclone Idai
ference in Harare today, Pres- we are realising broad-based
ident Mnangagwa said the production,” he said, adding
country has recorded eco- that the policies, projects and
nomic growth since the 6th programmes had lifted many
Congress as the Second Re- households from poverty.
public madre bold policies He said the focused approach
which stabilized the economy, had led to national food suffi-
aided by sound ZANU PF pol- ciency in the country, adding
icies.
that the country had enough
“We have begun construc- wheat for 13 months. remodeled for efficiency and ised by early next year. in gold diamonds and plati-

tion rural industries in prov- “Under Zanu PF we will re- producer prices are now in “Chrome, lithium, gold dia- num,” he said.
inces. Hwange 7 will be com- alise national food security line with market trends. I ap- monds, oil and gas are leaping President Mnangagwa said a
missioned next month which since the last congress sys- plaud all our farmers for the forward in our county. We have new crop of industrialists had
will give us 300megawatts. tems in the agricultural sector successes they have realised to launched the Mapinga energy shown commitment to build
Gwai-Shangani is almost have been improved. The on- date,” he said hub worth $13 billion and will Zimbabwe, adding that the

complete under the 2nd Re- going construction of dams is The ZANU PF First Secretary create over 25 000 jobs in just imports strategies were having
public. Irrigation development increasing productivity in all said the USD 12 billion mining under 6months. We have in- great spin-offs in the country.
will see our provinces navigate provinces. The GMB has been industry target would be real- troduced commodity reserves

Tigere to boost investment in the property sector

Beaven Dhliwayo with income and occupancy

Property development and levels trading ahead of initial property development pipe- to invest transparently in the believe this listing is a symbol
asset management Company, expectations,” he said. line, which comprises exciting commercial property sector,” of progress and that Zimba-
Tigere Real Estate Investment commercial projects that are he said. bwe is open for business. We
Trust (REIT), is set to become “The Tigere REIT will be list- currently in the planning or look forward to seeing more
Zimbabwe’s first listed) fol- ed on the Zimbabwe Stock Ex- development stage. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange REITs listed in the near future
lowing the publication today of change under the symbol TIGZ CEO Justin Bgoni said the list- and congratulate the Tigere
its prospectus and announce- and will provide an opportuni- Over 75 percent of income ing of theTigere PropertyFund team on their achievement
ment of listing dates to the ty for investors to own a stake earned from tenants by the is an exciting moment in the and unlocking more value for
public. in high-quality commercial Tigere REIT is USD-linked and history of Zimbabwe’s prop- investors and facilitating eco-
property through a highly reg- occupancies are currently re- erty sector and the broader nomic growth in the country,”
Following regulatory approv- ulated financial structure. ported at 95 percent. economy. It is a culmination of
al in 2021, the listing of Tigere years of work and policy driv- “The Tigere REIT will provide
will be a significant milestone “The Tigere REIT, which was Director of Frontier Real Es- en by the Minister of Finance an opportunity for both public
for the Ministry of Finance, approved by the Securities tate, Michael Craft, said they and Economic Development, and institutional investors to
the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and Exchange Commission in were excited to be the first to Hon. Mthuli Ncube to grow participate in well-managed
(ZSE), and the broader investor July 2022 is set to enhance the list a REIT in Zimbabwe. and deepen capital markets newly-developed, commer-
community. current property investment that have led to the formation cial properties through the
market through improved “We strongly believe this of REITs in Zimbabwe. purchase of REIT units on the
In a statement, Brett Abra- transparency, liquidity, and important development will ZSE,” said Bgoni.
hamse of Terrace Africa Asset compulsory dividend pay- boost the local property mar- “As the ZSE, we are indebted
Management said they are de- outs.” ket, improve governance and to the ministry’s support and
lighted to announce the listing give investors an opportunity
of the Tigere REIT, which is an According to Abrahamse, the
important step in developing Tigere REIT has been seeded
and strengthening the capital with two new commercial re-
markets, as well as building a tail assets, namely Highland
strong real estate sector within Park and Chinamano Corner,
Zimbabwe. which together have a com-
bined total of 41 retail tenants.
“Our seed assets are already
performing exceptionally well, He added that unit holders
will also have access to ex-
tensive and innovative $50m

31 October 2022 SPORT 1040

Dare not under-estimate me- TM

Shelly Guni weight title since 2019
“It was a good fight for me, I
After successfully defend- knew that I was going to win
ing her World Boxing Council coming into the fight. Me and
(WBC) Super Bantamweight my team prepared well from
Title against Zulina Munoz on the beginning and were always
October 14, 2022, Kudakwashe ready. But I still believe that I
Chiwandire cautioned her can fight much better than I
future opponents not to un- did, there is still more room
derestimate her as she plans for improvement and I know I
to dominate the division for can do far better,” she told Re-
years to come.
view Sport.
The stylish and sharp-knuck- “I am surely going to become
led Chiwandire defended her the best boxer in this division
title with relative ease against Chiwandire after successfully defending her WBC Super Ban-
the somewhat sluggish Munoz and all my future opponents tamweight title against Munoz this month
through a unanimous judges’ should not think of underes-
decision during a well-attend- timating me for one minute. I that were going to come her due to logistical challenges,
ed match at the Harare Inter- have proven my worth,” said a
national Conference Centre confident Chiwandire. way. something which she said af- trainer,
(HICC). “Murikungondisimbisa apa,”
Currently boasting an im- “I think the other thing that fected her mental strength.
And just like an alligator pressive record of five wins (Is there any hope here ?)
stubbornly protecting its ter- and two losses and a draw makes me to say all this is be- “Honestly, I can’t say I wasn’t “I wanted to know where I
ritory in predator-infested from eight fights, Chiwandire
waters, Chiwandire equally said she is now targeting the cause I always study my op- fit during that game. My men- stand, they kept telling me that
habours no ambitions to part WBC main belt. we were in, I wanted to be sure
ways with her coveted title as ponents and rate myself high. tal health was affected by ev- and to know what to do next,
she now prepares for the big- “I defeated Cathrine Phiri usually after the fourth round
ger stage. who is a three time champion, The way I train makes me to be erything that was going on, I you would know if you are
went on to defeat Munoz a five winning or not, after another 4
Take Money, as Chiwandire time champion, in as much as confident in all I do,” she said. had lost hope, I didn’t know if rounds you also need to know
is affectionately known, will be I was fighting for the title, I also so that if you are trailing, you
facing Yamileth Mercado from gained a lot of experience from During the match, there was the fight was still going on or will have to knock the oppo-
Mexico in a WBC main title. these two,” nent down.
Mercado has been holding the a time Chiwandire fell. She ex- not. I was just living.
WBC female super bantam- She said her victories over “I don’t give up so easily. Even
the two champions made a big plains: “Munoz stepped on my “So when I was finally told when the worst comes to the
statement to all the opponents worst, I will fight until the final
front foot which was still in the that it was on, I didn’t know bell,”.

air, I lost my balance and the what to do due to the previous

only option there was to fall. experiences where the match

The referee didn’t score any- was postponed in the 11th

thing on that. I don’t fall easily hour.

like I said.” There was a point after the

Chiwandire’s fight against seventh round when Chiwan-

Zulina was postponed twice dire was heard saying to her

Chinhoi wins 3 major Arsenal have their

tournaments in two months unsung hero to thank
for a return to form
Shelly Guni 6-under 66 gross score during Kinshasa Open at
the Golf Club
Royal Harare Golf Club golf- round three to better his two de Kin- shasa
er, Robson Chinhoi (pictured) in the DRC in
has done it again, winning earlier rounds of 69 and 70 on Septem- Less than a month out from a winger regularly receives from
three major tournaments in ber. World Cup,thelaborioustemp- the opposition – generally not
two months. Day 1 and 2, respectively. “I am happy to tation is to view everything punished effectively enough by
have won yet through an England lens. Form, the officials – makes this sort of
His recent being the Tusker During the third round, he again in injuries, the whereabouts of outcome likely. Coupled with
Malt Uganda Golf Pro Open he Gareth Southgate – for a mat- how much Mikel Arteta relies
won on Saturday. This is the registered five birdies (1, 2, 8, Uganda, ter of weeks when a major on and thus uses him, it was al-
second time he has won the coming tournament is on the horizon, most inevitable that Saka would
same Cup after taking home 13, and 14) and an eagle on 17. from the entire nation becomes a break down eventually. The
the 2020 title, while also be- the vic- Three Lions-obsessed cabal of only variable was ever how long
coming the first Zimbabwean He had 11 par scores on 3, 4, 5, tory in Henry Winters, laser-focused he would be sidelined for.
to ever win the Cup. on which overlooked player
6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, and 18 with Lubum- deserves to be On The Plane On the basis of this Forest fire,
Chinhoi amassed a total of bashi, or whose fitness the country his absence will be more det-
11-under par 277 gross in 72 a single bogie on 15. DR Congo. should be ‘sweating over’. rimental to country than club.
holes of action played in four This year, Nelson stepped into unfamil-
rounds. In total, he scored 19 birdies we have The outlook on Bukayo Saka iar shoes for his first Premier
had limit- will become clearer in due League appearance since last
After day two of the tour, and 3 eagles, 37 pars, 12 bogies, ed tourna- course. There were two sur- season’s opening day defeat to
Chinhoi was leading after he ments, but I prises with his apparent ankle Brentford and he summed up
played a 2-under 70. and 1 double bogie. look forward to injury: that a rough challenge the difference in playing for a
did not directly precede him team with and without confi-
He registered 7 birdies on Chinhoi had led on Day Two being rendered prone and dence by scoring twice and as-
holes 2, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 17 needing to be substituted; and sisting another.
with 7 par scores as well on with a two-stroke that itwas Reiss Nelson who re-
holes 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, and 18. placed him. The transformation Arse-
dif- ference nal have undergone since that
He had 3 bogies on holes 5, 6, Saka was roughed up early on humbling experience in west
and 12 with a double bogie on that he ex- by Renan Lodi and Nottingham London 14 months ago has
13. Forest hardly let up from there. been well-documented. -f365
tended The treatment the Arsenal
But before that, he had by a further
opened with a 3-under 69. three

On day three, he registered a to five strokes.
The 2022 victory in
Uganda comes after
yet another sweet
win in the Demo-
cratic Republic of
Congo (DRC) last
month.
Before that,
he had won the

31 October 2022 SPORT 1050

Women’s sport steals the limelight

Shelly Guni it is a women’s team. Much at- She said paying the girls
tention has been paid to men’s equal pay and giving them
Local women’s sport has sto- teams such as the Zimbabwe the recognition they deserve
len the limelight recently with Cricket Team, the Chevrons, would motivate other wom-
the amazing scenes follow- the men’s soccer team the en to take the sport seriously,
ing boxer Kudakwashe Chi- Warriors and the men’s rugby adding that after all, the men’s
wandire’ s recent successful team, the Sables.
teams did not perform as well
defence of her World Boxing However, there is a huge as the ladies did
Council (WBC) Super Ban- opportunity to increase the “We appeal to you to support
tamweight Title against Zulina visibility of, and support for, us on the journey, to support
Munoz on October 14, 2022, Zimbabwe’s female athletes, the girls, mothers, and wives
and the Zimbabwe Women’s particularly with the upcom- as well. They deserve better
Netball team, the Gems qual- ing Netball World Cup.
and deserve to be treated like
ification for the Netball World Leticia Chipandu, president celebrities. Our vision is for
Cup.
of ZINA, yearns for equality in netball players to own houses
Research shows awareness women’s sports and believes and cars and take care of their
of female athletes is signifi- in advancing empowerment in families,” she said Zimbabwe National Netball team

cantly lower compared to male an equally balanced world. She said women were more was in 2018 and they won a “So the reason for us to be
athletes, particularly in team Greater awareness and en- concerned about providing for bronze medal.
sports. able to sponsor the netball

gagement in women’s sport their families and didn’t waste The tournament also came team is for them to be able to
Only one in three Zimbabwe- now means this generation of time doing things that didn’t at the right time as the team feel comfortable so that they
ans regularlywatches women’s female players and athletes provide for their families.
is also preparing for the don’t have to worry about
sport, and more than half (53%) can, and should be, an inspira- The Gems will be making 2023NWC.
don’t expect to engage in more tion to the next. transportation, where they are

their second appearance at REESPORT, an En- going to stay, food and trans-
women’s sport over the next 12 With the Netball World Cup the World Cup after booking gland-based sports manage- portation inside the country.
months, whether that’s watch- on the horizon in South Afri- a place during their success- ment company, has pledged Maphosa said they wanted
ing on TV, attending matches, ca, the Zimbabwe Netball As- ful netball world cup qualifiers its support for the Gems and the girls to have peace of mind
using social media or following sociation (ZINA) has launched held in Pretoria in August this will sponsor them throughout because they were aware the
media coverage.
“The Road to Cape Town” – a year. the tournament to assist them girls were preparing for the big
The Zimbabwe women’s campaign aimed at promot- The team made its debut in in their campaign.
game that was coming—the
hockey team for example, has ing greater engagement and 2019, finishing an impressive The country’s representa- World Cup.
been very successful in the amassing support for the eighth place.
past, winning the gold medal sport. tive, Stephen Maphosa, said “I think from now on, we

ZINA is appealing for sup- the company was ready to help have that passion to see that
at the 1980 Summer Olympics “All we ask is for financial port to the corporate world women in sport realise their they have some peace of mind
in Moscow, USSR, the first fe- support so that these girls can and other well-wishers to help dream.
male Olympic tournament. be paid just like we pay men in them in their preparations. in terms of preparations so

“Basically, we are much more that they achieve the goals they
Zimbabwe also won the inau- football. We ask for equal pay Meanwhile, the Gems are in interested in supporting the want to achieve.”
gural Hockey African Cup for from the ministry. After all, we camp preparing for the up- girls that play netball. We know He said they have been part-
Nations they hosted in 1990, perform better. After all, we coming Diamond Cup Chal- in sports, many women are left nering netball for quite a few
followed by a silver medal in are going to the World Cup for lenge set for November 22-26 behind, and we have a passion years now and have helped in
1994 and a bronze in 1998.
the second time with the se- in Pretoria, South Africa. for the country to realise that other, adding that this was the
Yet very little is said about the nior team and the third time Thelasttime the Gems played the girl child has got as much biggest they have done and
team, for the sole reason that with the junior team,” she said. in this invitational tournament potential as the boy child.
were hoping to keep the mo-

Super Platinum! vane.
Depth
A lot is made of the buying

Shelly Guni They have an unbeaten re- FC Platinum players and that desire we have had power of FC Platinum in the
cord of 19 games. They have since the season started. “ transfer market, but little is
FC Platinum have a strong- only allowed 13 goals this sea- concession rate and their abil- acknowledged about the work
hold on the local game and son, but their string of shut- ity to swap out individuals in Platinum has certainly put in behind the scenes to
they have the trophies to show outs has catapulted them to that back five but still keep the worked around that model; find the right balance to form
for it. clear favorites to win the title same mentality and form was the champions have lost just a successful squad.
again. key. three games this season. Two
Their recent capture of yet defeats have come away at Lu- Mapeza once explained
another league medal means Walter Musonahas been akey Only three league losses so veve to Bulawayo Chiefs and how he was concentrating on
they now have four Castle La- part of FC Platinum’s league far this season and despite the at National Sports Stadium to building the team after they
ger Premier Soccer League success this season. title win, the club’s head coach, Herentals, who also knocked changed their policy on the
(PSL) titles to their name. Norman Mapeza, was recently them out of the prestigious age of players going into this
Just when we thought he quoted as saying they want to Chibuku Super Cup. season.
Pure Platinum were crowned couldn’t have a better season, finish on a high note:
champions with three games the former Young Warriors The third loss was at the “My main worry is to just
to spare. star has broken his best indi- “We need to keep the same hands of Ngezi Platinum Stars keep developing these young
vidual return record in terms approach. We need to finish at their back yard in Zvisha- kids. Wherever we are on the
We look at how FC Platinum of goal involvement in a single the job on a high note. We don’t log, we are not too worried
were able to win the 2022 PSL season. have to change our approach about it. What we want is to
Championship. keep working hard and keep
He is second on the top giving these youngsters a
The Zvishavane-based club goal-scorers list with 11 goals chance to play football. “
began the season on a slow to his name.
note. However, the team went It seems there is a future in
on an unprecedented ten- Goalkeeper Wallace Maga- the young players. This strat-
game run without conceding lane, who became a regular egy has worked wonders once
a goal. An excellent model of after captain and first choice more, with Musona’s recent
what was to follow throughout goalkeeper Petros Mhari was form a testament to it
the season. sidelined due to an injury, has
contributed to the club’s low

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