Review & Mail 21 November 2022

Monday 21 November 2022 __

SPORTS

Platinums’ secret
revealed

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NEWS FEATURE BUSINESS

Zim seeks to mend ties Religious, social doctrines Banks lay off workers as
at US-Africa summit fueling baby-dumping digitisation gathers pace

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ADVANTAGE
ZIMBABWE

• Zimbabwe achieves $143m trade
surplus with China and FDI receipts
hit $33m in 9 months
•Selfless Asian giant calls on other
countries to invest and partner
Zimbabwe

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NEWS

Mixed reactions over Zim Commonwealth bid- P3

Monday 21 November 2022 NNEENWWESWS S 020

Tichaona Zindoga of the world with its own de- Advantage Zimbabwe
velopment and further con-
Zimbabwe attained a trade tribute to the building of a
surplus of US$143 million with modern global economy.”
China in the first nine months Amb Guo described the
of this year, a development Zimbabwe case as “more
that has been hailed as “sig- special”.
nificant” after the disruptive The figures of China-Zim-
global Covid-19 pandemic. babwe trade are looking up.
This year alone, between From January to July 2022,
January and September, trade China-Zimbabwe trade to-
between the two countries talled US$1.26 billion, up 41.2
has increased by 29.9 percent percent from last year.
amounting to US$1.734 billion. Among them, China import-
The Ambassador of China ed US $680 million, up 66.7%
to Zimbabwe, Guo Shaochun and exported US$580 million
(pictured first frame), re- worth of goods up 19.6%.
vealed these figures at a sem- Among China’s imports
inar with editors from Zim- from Zimbabwe US$330 mil-
babwe’s mainstream media lion was tobacco, occupying
last week.
48.4% of total; steel US$220
And figures gleaned sep- million, occupying 32.5%;
arately by Review & Mail mineral ores accounted for
show that in the nine months US$125 million, occupying
to September, Foreign Di- 18.4%.
rect Investment from China Agricultural products ex-
amounted to US$30 million. cept tobacco (including nuts,
The growing trade and in- cotton, etc.) amounted to
vestment relations between about US$30 million account-
Zimbabwe and China under- ing for less than 0.5%.
line the increasingly close Zimbabwe bought machin-
cooperation between the two ery, equipment and spare
sides with huge benefits for parts amounting to $320
Zimbabwe – and more com- million, translating to occu-
ing. pied 55% of China’s exports to
Bilateral relations between Zimbabwe while US$30 mil-
Zimbabwe and China are also lion worth of steel products
taking place in the context of were bought by Zimbabwe.
China’s good relations with The above statistics make
Africa under the framework China Zimbabwe’s second
of the Forum on China-Africa largest trading partner after
Cooperation (Focac), as well the United Arab Emirates.
as the Global Development Amb Guo revealed that his
Initiative enunciated by the country was looking at ways
Asian giant’s leader, President to further enhance commerce
Xi Jinping.
between the two countries,
The ruling Communist Par- including opening the mar-
ty of China, which recently ket for Zimbabwe’s acclaimed
held its 20th National Con- citrus fruit.
gress, is at the centre of driv- On the other hand, China is
ing China’s mutually benefi- set to increase technical sup-
cial relations with the rest of port for Zimbabwe in the pro-
the world, and Zimbabwe is vision of Covid-19 medicines, Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s top export product to China
among the countries reaping
fruits of cooperation. agriculture experts, drilling It is also understood that ity of legislators, contribution sanctions on Zimbabwe at the
of a further 300 boreholes the new parliament Building towards a new satellite city turn of the century and this
Further, China continues to and high-performance com- in Mt Hampden, constructed and attracting of new inves- has ironically seen them lose
pursue a policy of opening up puting. through a grant by the Chi- tors. investment traction in the
to the world. nese Government is set to country. Despite that, Harare
China is cooperating with open its doors this week. Meanwhile, he also called on has declared that it is “Open
“That is why you see more Zimbabwe in the drug and other countries to heed the for Business” and anchors its
and more Zimbabwean prod- narcotics fight as well as clean The Chinese envoy said call to invest in Zimbabwe, growth trajectory on increas-
ucts are being exported to energy and satellite technolo- the new parliament building attesting to the friendly local ing trade and investment with
China,” Amb Guo explained. gy for agriculture and climate. would have many benefits investment climate. other countries.
including building the capac-
“China will strive to create The Covid 19 medicines are Western countries imposed
new opportunities for the rest set to arrive this week.

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Chris Mahove bilateral loans which the local

Mixed reactions overAstheCommonwealthassess- may also benefit Zimbabwean
EDITOR economy desperately needs. It

ment delegation to Zimbabwe expatriates who seek greener

concluded its four-day visit to pastures in developed com-
the country Zimbabweans re- monwealth countries such as

Zim Commonwealth bidmained divided on whether or Australiaorthe UK,”he said.
not rejoining the grouping of Another analyst, Gibson
mostly former British colonies Nyikadzino, said while Zimba-
will help the country.
bwe would still be fine wheth-

The delegation led by Luis er it was re-admitted into the

Franceschi was in the country Commonwealth or not, he was

to carry out an assessment on confident the country would

the progress made by Zimba- be re-admitted one way or the

bwe in meeting its demands other.

following the Southern African “Zimbabwe one way or the
country’s application to join other is going to be accepted or
the 56 member group.
readmitted into the Common-

Franceshi said the country had wealth. The reasons are that

made impressive progress to some countries in the Com-

ensure its Constitution was monwealth have human rights

aligned to the Commonwealth record that are far worse than

Charter and the values en- ‘what people allege against

shrined in it. Zimbabwe’ and now the Com-

But analysts expressed mixed monwealth is also expanding.

feelings over the bid by Harare “It used to be a grouping of seen as a subservient partner, and the protection of its terri- of unending foreign debt,”
authorities to rejoin the group. former British colonies but but that it was instructive for torial integrity. Masarira said.
now it’s expanding to include Zimbabwe to balance its inter-
While others felt the move was countries like Mozambique, ests from 2017 going forward “Commonwealth is a contem- She said Zimbabwe, which
retrogressive and perpetuated a former Portuguese colony, as exhibited by how she man- porary manifestation of the set the pace for Africa by re-
the British imperialist hege- Francophone countries in the ages her bilateral and multilat- British Empire, it is a vessel claiming its land from minori-
mony, others were of the view case of Gabon and even Rwan- eral relations,” he said. of former colonies with the ty whites, should lead the way
that rejoining the Common- da which is a former Belgian former imperial master at the in nationalizing all economic
wealth was part of Zimbabwe’s colony. So when you look at the Nyikadzino said rejoining the helm. British companies con- sectors that have the potential
broader re-engagement drive. composition of the common- Commonwealth was Zimba- trol more than $1 trillion worth to transform the continent.
wealth it is an admixture of bwe’s open-door-policy pos- of Africa’s key resources like
Economic analyst, Victor all colonies regardless of their ture to create a social contract gold, diamonds, gas and oil. Masarira said African coun-
Boroma, said it was import- former colonizers,” he said. with all multilateral groups it tries should realize that multi-
ant for Zimbabwe to rejoin the could reach out to in order to “What have African countries lateralism was a creature used
Commonwealth as this would He said Zimbabwe’s bid to escape the state of nature that ever benefited from being to further exploit poor and
give the country access to all rejoin the Commonwealth characterized Zimbabwe’s commonwealth members ex- vulnerable countries, adding
the countries in the bloc, thus should not come as a surprise isolation by such groupings for cept being countries that are that Africa would remain run-
making its engagement and because the Second Republic nearly two decades. further exploited in the guise ning all over the globe with
re-engagement efforts much had, at its inception, had made of a so called commonwealth? begging bowls.
easier. foreign policy pronounce- Opposition leader, Linda Ma- Whose commonwealth when
ments that made it inevitable. sarira said instead of itching to there hasn’t been any signifi- “In Britain’s case, the Com-
“Being in the grouping entails rejoin an imperialist grouping, cant transformation of the so monwealth has served very
preferential trade agreements “Such inevitability was not Zimbabwe should be position- called commonwealth mem- nicely to advocate its particu-
especially to the UK. It also because Zimbabwe was to be ing itself for total sovereignty ber states beside perpetuation lar shopping list:
ensures access to grants and
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Teacher unions accuse gvt of divide and rule tactics

Phillipa Jaja by public servants. worker’s plight. should be availed to everyone politicising Civil Service. Civil

“In my humble opinion, as a Those buses will not benefit in view of the transport crisis should remain impartial ser-
Teacher representative unions teacher’s representative, I do most rural servants anyway facing the nation.
vicing citizens from all polit-
have accused the government not see how they benefit the as there is no defined distinct “Zimbabwe faces a serious ical parties. Creation of mul-
of employing divide and rule general public servant as there route for them. Furthermore, public transport crisis. The tiple Civil servants bodies for
tactics to alienate rural teach- are more pressing issues such we have seen from previous crisis has to be holistically ED, eg Teachers4ED is against
ers from those in urban areas. as insufficient salaries, bet- experience that they are not tackled to make life easy for all the spirit of Section 200 of the
This comes after President ter working conditions and dusty road worthy and there- citizens. The idea of students constitution.”
Emmerson Mnangagwa last even the payment of fees for fore cannot ease the transport buses, civil servants buses etc Government workers cur-
week commissioned 18 Pub- children belonging to teach- woes of a majority of workers.” is not a panacea. All citizens rently take home USD$175 in
lic Service Commission (PSC) ers which has not been ad- The PTUZ president said they should access efficient Public Covid-19 and cost of living
buses for rural employees dressed.”
will continue to lobby the gov- transport. Outside going to adjustment allowances and
under the Civil Service Ru- He said this reflects the lack ernment for beneficial public work Civil servants still have around Z$30,000 per month.
ral Transport Scheme, which of engagement with relevant workers centred policies.
to travel.” The Zimbabwe dollar has slid
seeks to ease transport chal- stakeholders crucial in making “We are still lobbying for fur- He further called on the gov- from around 210 to about 637
lenges faced by rural-based decisions and policies peculiar ther negotiation for social di- ernment to address the out- against the United States dol-
civil servants by providing to them.
alogue with the government standing salaries issue whilst lar since February, wiping off
them with reliable transport. “When looking at labour rela- which is crucial towards im- castigating the ruling party’s the value of salaries.
Progressive Teachers Union of tions there should be engage- proving the terms and condi- creation of alternative civil Runaway price increases have
Zimbabwe (PTUZ) president ment with stakeholders so tions of civil workers.”
workers bodies that align with exacerbated workers’ despair.
Dr Takavafira Zhou was scep- that immediate priorities are Amalgamated Rural Teach- the party’s ideals.
In July, the Consumer Council
tical of the motive behind the addressed. The government ers’ Union of Zimbabwe “Government should address of Zimbabwe (CCZ) said it was
move, saying that it was part should do away with these (ARTUZ) president Ob- the salary Crisis for all Civil failing to calculate the fami-
of government’s diversionary political expediency tactics ert  Masaraure  said although servants to enhance efficiency ly food basket due to regular
tactics meant to foreshadow meant to garner populist sup- the buses helped ease the lives in the Civil Service. The rul- price increases of basic goods
the pressing issues being faced port whilst ignoring the civil of rural public servants, they ing ZANU PF should also stop and services.

Monday 21 November 2022 NENWEWS S 040

Zim seeks to mend ties
at US-Africa summit

Chris Mahove there for the continent and continent into line to support

EDITOR how will this summit help the West’s sanctions on Russia.

At a time some African coun- improve the political and “They will be offered either
tries have stood with Russia in economic fortunes of Africa, that or withdrawal of sup-
its conflict with neighbouring which has dragged behind for posed US aid. At a time of di-
Ukraine, analysts believe the far too long?
vided power in US domestic
forthcoming US-Africa sum- Zimbabwe’s Ministry of For- politics after the opposition
mit will not offer much for na- eign Affairs and International Republican party took control can unlock greater investment of refining and defining their
tions that have not supported Trade spokesperson, Liv- of Congress there will not be inflows especially from the US, political systems. The prob-
America’s stance on the Euro- it Mugejo, said the country, much or any sustainable fund- which is the biggest economy lem is in the context of Africa
pean nation. under sanctions from the US ing for Africa from US pres- in the world,”. US relations, the expectation

Russia’s all-time African al- and other Western countries, ident Biden which funding Political analyst, Gideon Chi- from the US in particular and
lies, Sudan, Mali, the Central would use this opportunity to can only come in the form of a tanga said the previous US the West in general that Afri-
Africa Republic, South Africa, try and mend relations. promise if Africa agrees to play Africa summit and the visit by cans should have democratic

Mozambique, Angola, Algeria, “Zimbabwe is going to take by US orders but that as we all Secretary Blinken to South Af- regimes has created problems
Madagascar, Namibia, Ugan- the opportunity provided by know is not going to happen,” rica already set the tone for the for particularly economic en-
da, Tanzania, Burundi, and the US-Africa Summit to en- he said. meeting, noting that the focus gagements because the US and

Zimbabwe, did not vote with gage with the US officials and Another Economic Analyst, was building closer relations the West tend to advance rela-
America abstained from a vote try to normalise our relations. Prosper Chitambara said what between the US and Africa tions on conditionality that is
to impose sanctions on the Zimbabwe wishes to be a Africa needed from the US particularly in consideration tied to liberal democracy, hu-
European country . friend of all and an enemy of were not freebies in the form of close relations between man rights, rule of law and so

African leaders will this none,” Mugejo said. of aid but investments, which China and Africa in the past on,” he said.

month converge in the Unit- Economic Analyst, Victor he said would, however, come decade. He said the main concern for

ed States of America for the Boroma said for Africa, the with conditions. “So the US feels that it has the African Union, for SADC

US-Africa Leaders’ Summit biggest opportunity was get- “So what we really need are fallen behind and is urgently and for South Africa and Zim-
which seeks to foster cooper- ting access to the vast export investments not necessari- exploring ways to forge ahead babwe itself at the moment
ation between the US and Af- market which the US present- ly aid; but for us to be able to of China or is playing catch up was the issue of sanctions.
rica. ed. benefit from greater invest- game. The focus on the de- “So I think that if Zimbabwe

US President Joe Biden, in a “So what comes to mind is ment inflows especially from mocracy in African countries; is represented, which is very
statement, said the summit, the extension of AGOA to the the US we need to improve our the US still believes that rela- unlikely, the issue they will be
to be held from December 13 rest of Sub Saharan Africa and doing business environment, tions with African countries looking at is pleading the case
to 15 in Washington, DC will to Zimbabwe in particular,” he investment environments be- should be centred on liberal for the removal of sanctions
demonstrate his country’s en- said. cause that is a major challenge democratic values, i.e. respect and if Zimbabwe is not directly

during commitment to Africa, But political analyst, Nunurai in most African economies in- for human rights, rule of law, represented I think other Afri-
and underscore the impor- Zunidza, said nothing tangible cluding here in Zimbabwe,” he constitutionalism and so on,” can countries and institutions
tance of U.S.-Africa relations had come out of the previous said. he said. will still plead the case for the

and increased cooperation on inaugural such summit where African countries needed to Chitanga said, however, that removal of sanctions whilst
shared global priorities. Zimbabwe did not participate. enhance their doing business some African countries tended emphasizing that Zimbabwe

More than 50 African lead- He said now with the summit environment, their investment to look at these issues within is on a trajectory to rehabili-
ers are expected to attend having been conceived amid environments, ensure great- their historical context. tate itself back into the inter-

the summit, which Biden said the raging Russia-Ukraine er macro-economic stability, “Some countries have mod- national community since the
would shape the future of not conflict, and with the US on the political stability and institu- elled fairly successful democ- ostracization, isolation and
only Africa but the world. side of Ukraine, it was likely to tional reforms “to bring back racies. Some are behind and sanctions from the beginning

But what opportunities are be centred on whipping the confidence so that at least we are still caught in the middle of 2002,” he said.

Jin An honoured has seen many Chinese com-
panies investing in the south-
ern African country.

Chinese companies have
likes of Dinson Colliery, Ming helped improve the lives of lo-
Philipa Jaja Chang Sino Africa and Bikita
Minerals whose sterling so-
Despite the disinformation cial responsibility efforts have cal communities through vari- been assisting vulnerable global flagship CSR initiative
on China peddled by some been recognised and awarded ous initiatives in their respec- children from disadvantaged that aims to nurture young
new outlets, Chinese compa- in the past. tive areas of operation which communities, while Huawei, ICT professionals in countries
nies in Zimbabwe continue to have also empowered them. a Chinese telecommunica- where Huawei operates. Ben-
maintain good relations with Jin An Corporation is one of tions giant, is playing its part eficiaries of the program de-
communities in which they the top foreign currency earn- The companies have assisted in bridging the technical skills scribe it as an eye-opener that
operate through Corporate ers in Zimbabwe, grossing at in the area of health by provid- gap in Zimbabwe’s telecom- has given them a new ICT per-
Social Responsibility projects. least US$25 million from ferro- ing vaccines to stop the spread munications sector through its spective and broadened their
chrome exports. of the deadly coronavirus, Seeds for the Future program. career paths.
And their efforts continue to sponsoring education pro-
be recognised, as evidenced The company, which was grammes and providing clean The program is Huawei’s
by the recent awarding of the established in Zimbabwe in water to local communities
Excellence in Community Em- 2008, is a subsidiary of Sich- among others.
powerment & Social Impact uan Yiming Investment Cor-
Award to GWERU-based Chi- poration of China. Millions of dollars have also
nese chrome smelter, Jin An been poured into the educa-
Corporation, by the Corporate It has created jobs for the tion sector by different Chi-
Social Responsibility Network Gweru based community nese companies with the aim
Zimbabwe (CSRNZW). where it is based. of providing a solid foundation
for economic ddvelopment.
Jin An Corporation joins oth- Increased diplomatic and
er Chinese companies, the economic engagement be- PG Foundation, a charitable
tween China and Zimbabwe arm of PG industries-a Chi-
nese invested company-has

Monday 21 November 2022 NENWEWS S 050

2023 budget to prioritise health-ED

R&M Writers his weekly column, None But
Ourselves in a local weekly.
President Emmerson Mnan- President Mnangagwa said
gagwa has acknowledged the the Second Republic contin-
shortage of equipment at the ued to invest in the country’s
country’s health institutions health sector, as evidenced by
and has pledged that his gov- the recently opening of a mas-
ernment will prioritise health sive warehouse for stocking
in the 2023 national budget to drugs for the country.
equip and modernise hospitals “This facility, built through a
and clinics.
Chinese grant, is for Nation-
President Mnangagwa said al Pharmaceutical Compa-
he had learnt during his inter- ny, (NatPharm). It is a facility
action with a team of doctors which now allows us to stock
who left for Kenya last week to medicines and other sensitive district is met. I also wish to nology (NUST), Midlands State a goal takes time, and a lot
start a training programme on accessories we need in all our see more and more of mobile University (MSU), and now the more than just the availability
cleft lip and cleft palate sur- health facilities countrywide healthcare services reaching Great Zimbabwe University of training facilities. We have
gery that the issue of equip- “The coming budget, coupled remote communities. We have Medical School. In our South- to competitively reward our
ment at the country’s hospitals with support from our inter- done that in the past, allow- ern African region, we now doctors in order to guarantee
and clinics needed urgent at- national partners, should see ing mobile clinics manned rank second to South Africa, greater staff retention in our
tention.
us fully stocking the facility, by specialist doctors to reach which has 10 such schools of hospitals, and in the country,”
“At the end of the day, a doc- thereby improving availability such historically disadvan- medicine,” he said.
he said.

tor is as good as the equip- of medicines and accessories taged communities for supe- He said the goal was to have He said quite a huge number
ment and machinery available in the country. This is a giant rior care. As in other sectors, as many training facilities for of doctors continued to leave
to them, in the discharge of step forward,” he said.
no person and no community medical staff as would ensure the country for greener pas-

their work, which invariably He said more and more ru- should be left behind,” he said. that the doctor-to-patient ra- tures as they were in demand,
is delicate and life-saving. The ral health facilities were be- President Mnangagwa said tio continued to improve.
especially in the rich West be-

Second Republic is fully aware ing built across the country following the opening of the “The number of medical cause of Zimbabwe’s superior
of this area of great concern through Devolution Funds, Great Zimbabwe University practitioners in the country training facilities.
and need, and will be making adding the programme would Medical School, which brought remains unsatisfactorily low. “The Second Republic has to
substantial provisions towards continue until every village to four the number of medical I am told we have 3 777 regis- treat in-country medical staff
meeting this pressing need, and community was within schools in the country, Zimba- tered medical practitioners in retention as a foremost na-
starting with this coming reach of a medical facility, for bwe was now the second best the country. Of this number, 1 tional goal. More visible and
budget. This is especially im- basic health provisioning.
in the region in terms of med- 982 are General Medical Offi- substantive steps will be taken

portant as we scale up health- “Alongside this thrust, we ical schools. cers; 713 are specialists; 250 are in the near future to improve

care giving in the direction of continue to invest in district “These are at Universities of dentists, while 627 are interns. the working conditions for our
greater specialization,” Pres- hospitals until the goal of a ful- Zimbabwe (UZ), National Uni- We have to boost our medical medical staff,” he said.
ident Mnangagwa wrote in ly functional hospital for each versity of Science and Tech- corps. I am aware that such

TSCZ ready to reduce road carnages ahead of festive season

Philipa Jaja roads whilst at the same time rested to prevent fatigue that est road crash mortality rate four-wheeled cars and light
advising drivers to desist from normally results in carnages. among its neighbours — 35 vehicles contribute 13 percent,
The Traffic Safety Council of bad road practices which are Speeding is discouraged as per 100 000. According to the drivers of four-wheeled cars
Zimbabwe (TSCZ) says it has usually to blame for most road we are lobbying for safety; it World Health Organisation and light vehicles eight per-
made adequate preparations accidents.”
is better to arrive safely than (WHO) Global Road Safety cent, riders of two or three-
to curb road carnages ahead of Passengers Association of never.”
Report of 2018, Botswana has wheeled motorised cycles 6
the oncoming festive season. Zimbabwe President (PAZ), He also urged passengers the lowest road crash mor- percent, pedal cyclists’ four
TSCZ Spokesperson, Lucia Tafadzwa Goliati, said his as- to play their part in ensuring tality rate of 23 per 100 000, percent and drivers/passen-
Kuwandira told Review & Mail sociation would also work their safety on the roads say- followed by South Africa 25,9, gers of heavy trucks three
in an interview at the weekend closely with law enforcement ing road safety was a collective Namibia 30 and Malawi 31.
that the council would soon agents in maintaining road effort by all. percent. The high numbers of

The report also notes that bus-related fatalities show a
launch a media campaign to presence, which he said was “Passengers should desist Zimbabwe records an esti- need in this category, consist-
improve road safety aware- crucial in discouraging traffic from using mushikashikas or mated 665 deaths and over 10 ing of the poorest most vul-
ness among both motorists offenders.
and pedestrians. unregistered vehicles since 000 injuries per year due to nerable population.

“As PAZ, we are going to be there are many cases of traf- road traffic accidents, with the According to the report,
“We are very prepared for active during this festive sea- ficking nowadays. Further- Chivhu, Plumtree and Rusape Traffic Safety Council of Zim-
the eventuality of road carnag- son as we shall work togeth- more, they should cooperate highways having the worst babwe (TSCZ) official statis-
es during the festival season er with all stakeholders such with law enforcers in report- mortality rates. A road acci- tics show an increase in road
hence we are going to conduct as the police and the TSCZ ing traffic offenders. Where dent occurs every 15 minutes traffic crash fatalities of three
a media campaign beginning in maintaining order on the they have encountered acci- in Zimbabwe and this rep- percent between 2010 (1 291
15 December to 15 January with roads so that passengers’ wel- dents along their routes, pas- resents a 35 percent increase fatalities) and 2019 (2  000 fa-
a physical campaign along all fare is safeguarded.”
sengers should help and not in 10 years. talities).
major roads so as to conscien- He said public transport engage in criminal activities Last year, at least 77 people A research conducted by
tise road users to drive safely.” owners should make sure such as stealing road accident were killed in 1,295 road traf- TSCZ in 2018 showed that the
She said the TSCZ would en- their vehicles were roadwor- victims’ belongings.”
fic accidents countrywide be- country loses about US$406
gage the services of the Zim- thy to minimise road traffic The festive season in Zimba- tween December 15 and De- million annually from an av-
babwe Republic Police in its accidents.
bwe has been characterised by cember 27. erage 40 000 road traffic ac-
bid to ensure that their man- “We are calling upon trans- road carnages with most of the Drivers and passengers of cidents every year, and this is
date of promoting road safety port owners and operators road traffic accidents occur- the bus category account for estimated to be almost three
is was achieved.
to ensure the roadworthiness ring on highways as a result 50 percent of the total fatali- percent of the gross domestic
“The Council shall work of their vehicles. They should of speeding, inattention, mis- ties recorded in 2017, followed product; estimated at US$14
closely with the police in en- be fully serviced and their judgement and recklessness. by pedestrians at 16 percent. billion.
forcing road safety on our workers should be properly Zimbabwe has the high- Drivers and passengers of

Monday 21 November 2022 NENWEWS S 060

Museum ofAfrican

Liberation nowat 12%

completion Museum of African Liberation in Harare design mock-up by Phill
Mashabane.

Review & Mail Writers He added; “Our own offices
are already open and it’s mov-

Construction of the US$350 ing slowly but with the thrust of

million Liberation City, which rapid development. The thrust

will house the Museum of Af- of the RMD, which is exactly

rican Liberation, is now at 12%, what you can see; adding value

with some parts of the mu- to the people and adding value

seum now open to the public, to the country,”.

Head of Secretariat, Ambassa- Deputy Minister of Infor-

dor Kwame Muzavazi has said. mation, Communication and

Addressing journalists during Broadcasting Services, Kind-

a media tour of the facility last ness Paradza, whose ministry

week, Muzavazi said he was organised the tour, noted that a

pleased with the progress so lot of people were not aware of

far, considering the magnitude whatwas going on at the muse-

of the project and the short um, adding that the media had

period from when the ground a role to play in conscietising

breaking ceremony was done. them. are all in one place. Apart from during the liberation struggle sticks and some of his clothes
He dismissed assertions by “My Minister thought it’s im- that, this is the hub of our lib- during the time of his com- and collections from the late VP
eration history in Zimbabwe, mand of the ZANLA Forces. Muzenda’s family.
some sections to the effect that portant for you to come here Africa and beyond in terms of They also gave us his uniform
authorities were hiding be- and see for yourself and so that slave trade,” he said. that he used during the liber- There is also the miniature
hind the project to extract gold you appreciate what is hap- ation struggle. The family had stature of the late American
from the area, between Samora pening here at the Liberation The Museum of African Lib- kept these artefacts for40y ears boxer, Mahomed Ali which was
Machel Avenue and Kirkman City. The media communicate eration Marketing and Pub- up to a time when we broke the donated the JR foundation.
Road beginning at the corner with the public and you have to lic Relations Manager, Joseph ground for setting up the mu-
of Golden QuarryAvenue to the do your job so we thought we Nkani, said so far they had put seum, that’s when they donated “The link is we are trying to
East and bordered by Westlea should educate you on what is together a collection of various these pieces to us, they thought connect our brothers and sis-
Suburb to the West. happening here so that when artefacts from different stake- they would add value and also ters who were displaced from
you do your storyyou are aware holders which theywere exhib- be part of the collection that mother Africa through slavery
“If there is any gold here, it of what is happening,”. iting to visitors. we have,” Nkani told journalist to otherterritories of the world.
is the heritage. We are putting during the tour. So there are on-going talks be-
together a golden heritage and He said the museum was Among the artefacts on dis- tween us and them to see if
construction is happening ev- strategically positioned and play are donations from late Some of the items include the there can be more artefacts
erywhere. The museum itself was one of the major complex- heroes Leopold Takawira, Jo- trunk used by Leopold Takaw- that can be sent through to us
has breached the 11% thresh- es in Harare which compared siah Magama Tongara, Joshua ira while in prison, his radio and also if they could connect
old to 12 % as of yesterday (last very well with the New Cyber Nkomo and Simon Muzenda’s and camera, the uniform that with the Black Africans in the
Tuesday), for a project that be- City being constructed in Mt families. Tongogara used during the Diaspora so that they can also
gan less than a year ago when Hampden. liberation struggle, the late VP be part of the project, because
His Excellency laid the foun- “The Josiah Magama fam- Joshua Nkomo’s rifle which he if you look at it, we can’t talk of
dation stone. So some things “There are three institutions ily gave us this pistol, this is used in the struggle, is walking the liberation struggle without
have already opened and some that are here as the Liberation the service pistol that Josiah talking of slavery,” Nkani said.
are opening gradually,” he said. City, the National Heroes Acre Magama Tongogara was using
and the National Stadium, they

Mixed reactions over Zim Commonwealth bid

FROM PAGE 3 Gappa said should Zimbabwe

..liberalised, extractor-friend- be re-admitted into the Com-
ly regimes, low corporate tax monwealth, it would not be
rates, and a creative system some sort of reward and an
of tax havens predominantly embrace by the “international
located in other Common- community” as suggested in
wealth countries. As a result, some quarters.

Africa loses £30bn more each “It really isn’t. Zimbabwe has

year than it receives in aid, excellent diplomatic relations

loans and remittances,” she with individual Common-

said. wealth members as they’re

Masarira said Zimbabwe had mainly ex colonies,” she
no business joining the Com- tweeted.

monwealth as it was a ‘mere She said the re-admission bid

post-colonial club’ which only was a tactical move pushed by British Royal guards march carrying flags of countries in the Commonwealth during a
served to bolster Britain’s the Second Republic for large- commemoration of the Commonwealth Day 14 March 2022

sense of importance in the ly symbolic reasons to indicate was the UK. African, Asian and be thawing. After Brexit, the Gappa said the re-admission
world ‘and to make it appear that the quarrel with Britain Caribbean countries have no UK needs the Commonwealth would benefit both the UK
that its outdated stiff upper over land was over. objection to Zimbabwe re- more than ever as projection and Zimbabwe as they would
lipped monarch still has a role joining. They too are part of of its soft power in the world,” create a strategic relationship
in the modern world.’ “The one Commonwealth the international community. she said. of symbolic rather than actual
member who was largely op-

Lawyer and Writer, Petina posed to Zimbabwe joining Resistance from the UK may value.

Monday 21 November 2022 PPIICCTTUURRNEEESSWTTOSORRYY 070

Palestine Ambassador Almassri visits an Apostolic sect in Harare on Sunday- Photo credit Embassy of
Palestine

Monday 21 November 2022 FEANTEUWRES 080

Phillipa Jaja

ases of baby dump-

Strict religious, social doctrinesing are on the rise

in the country. The

CZimbabwe Republic

fueling baby-dumpingpolice’stwitterpagesindicates

that at least eight cases were
committed since the begin-
ning of this month.

In the case that a baby dies
after being dumped the mat-
ter is treated as an infanticide
case. Infanticide is thus the
act of deliberately causing the
death of a very young child
(under 1 year old). Neonati-
cide  is another term used to
describe the deliberate act of
a parent murdering their own
child during the first 24 hours
of life. 

In Zimbabwe, infanticide is a
criminal offense which attracts
an imprisonment sentence re-
gardless of the circumstances
for a period not exceeding five
years.

Zimstats says though Zimba-
bwe total recorded infanti-
cide fluctuated substantially
in recent years, it tended to
increase through 2011 - 2015
period ending at 156 in 2015.

UNICEF in 2014 noted that facilities as a way of helping placed for adoption so that properly addressed in public Christian church’s handling
aapproximately 95 000 child these mothers. there will be no future interac- spaces. Unfortunately the neg- of the whole affair as it is la-
were murdered each year tions with it whatsoever. Birth ative narrative being touted belling and judging mothers
globally, and being murdered Father Taylor Nyanhete, na- records are destroyed and so has resulted in people being who find themselves in that
in childhood is strongly asso- tional director at Zimbabwe is everything that ties them to unsympathetic towards the predicament. Yes, it is indeed
ciated with age, gender and National Council for the Wel- the baby in any way allowing plight of women. wrong by church doctrines
geography. fare of Children Zimbabwe them to carry on with their life to be tolerant of mothers that
(ZNCWCZ) whose organisa- as normal as before. A lot of men do not studywom- contemplate and eventually
Speculative reasons for baby tion runs some shelter homes en and so are insensitive to dump babies, however I feel
dumping range from pover- for abandoned children, said “In any case, maternity care their needs and wants result- that good Christian counsel-
ty, unplanned and unwanted the basis of this law should is free in the country to ex- ing in their brokenness which ling will discourage anyone
pregnancies, and ignorance of communicate to mothers so tend help to socially deprived sometimes culminates in baby conceiving such ideas.”
programmes that exist to as- that they desist from commit- mothers so that they get to abandonment issues. However
sist mothers take care of their ting infanticide. keep their babies. In all this, understanding the underlying Some infanticide lobbyists
children to societal stigma the bottom line is to seek help causes can help come up with argue that the crime is com-
whereby people may ridicule “There is no need tolose babies as early as possible so that tailor made solutions to the mitted in self-defence than an
and have negative stereotypes as there is a provision in the mothers are made aware of problem through giving moth- insensitive gratuitous cruel-
against babies born outside of Children’s Act where a preg- alternative avenues to take be- ers support and reassurance.” ty. This is because of the wide
marriage. nant woman can go to the De- fore taking the desperate route ranging reasons given for baby
partment of Social Welfare and of bay abandonment” In addition to support initi- dumping and abortion such
Whatever reasons there may indicate that they are unable to atives, communication is key as poverty, lack of spousal and
be, baby dumping is a serious look after the baby after con- However, he pointed out that to make mothers open up and parental acceptance to avoid
issue tearing at the country’s ceiving. In return, the Depart- socialisation issues usually not resort to drastic acts of in- backlash.
moral fabric. Mothers have ment usually helps take care contribute marginally which fanticide.
discarded their moral obliga- of the baby until the mother is makes mothers not take ad- However, such reasons pale in
tion of being caregivers. Their able to do so by herself. This is vantage of these initiatives Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) comparison to the alternative
gentle and nurturing nature called foster parenting and the available to them. pastor and professional coun- solutions available. Therefore,
has been replaced by a callous Social Welfare department will sellor Tonderai Kanongora it is important that we speak
nature that is oblivious to the first ascertain a mother’s ca- “Baby dumping is a result of a said counselling is critical with one voice when we say no
cry of a defenceless soul. pability first before returning socialisation problem we have when approached for help. to baby dumping and yes to of-
the baby into her care,”he said. as a society. People tend to look fering solutions to avert it.
A baby’s natural protector has down and stigmatise pregnant “There is need to understand
become the enemy. Innocent “In addition, there are mothers women that become victims through enquiries the motives We are on
lives are being discarded with- that would have been raped when relationships suffer or driving mothers who do such
out any consideration for their and for some reasons maybe end. No one ever thinks to cau- so that we are able to offer help Whatsapp
well being. Open lands, gar- healthy ones get to keep the tion the man child on issues and conscientise them. There
bage bins and even bushes are baby but would not want any- of responsibility so they leave is need to give these people a click here to subscribe
now dumping grounds for in- thing to do with it afterwards. women to be single mothers. second chance as well high-
fants who are sometimes even There is also a provision for lighting the future benefits of
aborted. that whereby the baby will be The issue of single mothers is keeping that unborn child.
a real issue which is not being
No excuse is good enough to As a pastor, I am against the
justify the abandonment of
babies and subsequently in-
fanticide. More so, as the law
provides for an Act that stipu-
lates alternative ways such as
fostering, adoption and care

Monday 21 November 2022 FEANTEUWRES 090

COP27:African group expresses concern

over opaque situation on climate finance
Agroup of African understand that some of the
negotiators has de- commitments are not being The Sixth Assessment Report ly contribute to the 1.5 degrees
cried the fact that met because of geopolitical (AR6) of the Intergovernmen- Celsius temperature goal.”
tal Panel on Climate Change Engr. Collins Nzovu, the

developed nations reasons. Because we believe (IPCC) found that Africa will be Zambian Minister of Green

are not just leaving Africa be- the developed countries have impacted more than any oth- Economy and Environment

hind in the Global Goal for Ad- the means for adaptation. er continent despite the con- told the press that “we expect

aptation to Climate Change; Some of our Nationally Deter- tinent only contributing less COP-27 to result in tangible

they are also flying too far away mined Contributions (NDCs) than 4% of the world’s total outcomes which reflect peo-

from their own commitments. need support.” emissions. ple’s aspirations, including Af-

In a statement released a few The group has indicated that The report estimates that rica’s special needs and special

hours to end of negotiations at developed countries are back- Decisions Must be Reached adaptation costs in develop- circumstances.”
the on going 27th Conference tracking on their own com- at COP27 ing countries will reach $127 Earlier, the Pan African Cli-

of Parties of the United Na- mitments on the global adap- Recall that on Tuesday, the billion, and Africa needs up to mate Justice Alliance (PAC-
tions Framework Convention tion goal of providing USD 100 African group addressed the $86.5 billion annually by 2030. JA), Africa’s main Civil Society
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Billion for adaptation per year Media stating that they are In a continent that is already Coalition stated that the first
otherwise known as COP 27 for developing countries by very concerned about the “lack food insecure, Africa has suf- week of talks ended up in
African Group of negotiators 2020. The facility remains on of progress on various issues fered a 34% decline in food frustrations without tangible
expressed fear that developed paper with no actual delivery. of importance to the group production and loss & dam- outcome for Africa following
nations will fire back some of Ndoye says real progress for particularly on finance, adap- age to agricultural produc- the dropping of the agenda on
their decommissioned coal Africa from COP27 is in “the tation and loss and damage.” tivity, according to the Sixth the “Continent’s Special Needs
plants as the world reels in implementation of the several The group stated that with few Assessment Report (AR6) of and Circumstances.”
new energy crisis triggered by commitments that have been days left to the end of COP27, the Intergovernmental Panel PACJA executive director, Dr.
Russian invasion of Ukraine. agreed on adaptation finance, the Continent is walking a Climate Change (IPCC) other- Mithika Mwenda, urged the
Reacting to the development, mitigation, loss and damage, tight rope to reach consensus wise known as the IPCC AR6. Africa negotiators at COP27
Alioune Ndoye, the President Finance and mitigation ambi- on adaptation, loss and dam- It is now a matter of hours not to relent in putting forward
of the African Ministerial Con- tions.” The world is working age, mitigation and means of for Africa to find out whether Africa’s interests because ac-
ference on the Environment with 70 percent chance of lim- implementation. COP27 has delivered on the key cording to him, “this is a fight

(AMCEN) who is also Minister iting the net global tempera- “We note that intensive tech- thematic areas by increasing for our livelihoods and for our
of the Environment, Sustain- ture rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius nical work was undertak- ambitions from the developed lives.”
able Development and Eco- if and only if all the updated en throughout the year and nations. Later that week, Kenya’s

logical Transition of Senegal nationally determined contri- last week on the Global Goal Firing Up Coal Power Plants President William Ruto, who
while speaking to the press on butions are fully implemented. on Adaptation. We call on all Alioune Ndoye says “this is attended the Conference of
behalf of the Chair of the Afri- The African group says with- Parties to work constructive- why the African Group is urg- Parties as his first as head of
can Group of negotiators said out financing, planet earth ly for reaching an agreement ing the developed countries state, spoke on behalf of Afri-
the situation will mean more risks being left with 40 percent on a framework to enable the to move quickly to renewable ca calling on the West – widely
devastations for Africans and chance, and effectively putting achieving and assessing prog- energy. They have the means considered the most responsi-
their environment. the temperature rise to about ress towards the Global Goal and the technical capacity. And ble for the highest greenhouse

Note said: “That means more 2.5 degrees Celsius above on Adaptation.” The statement they must also come to Africa gas emissions to act right and
devastation for Africa. We now pre-industrial era (1850 -1900). read to the press states. for the Continent to effective- pay up. -Vanguard

What a degree holder must deal with

IShelly Guni Some people might believe Get a job first, but not neces- jobs or getting promoted faster

that getting a job after gradu- sarily the job. should be weighed realistically
t is regrettable that the ation is simple and that if they The development of work- to break the false dichotomy
idea of becoming a grad- don’t obtain one, it’s because place knowledge and produc- between academic credentials
uate is marred by illusory they did something wrong. tive conduct ought to be the and career success.
expectations and miscon- Those who have actively main goal in an era where so It is quite normal to have
ceptions, given that a degree sought employment can attest many graduates are vying for doubts and concerns about
is essential for both personal to the difficulty of the process. employment.
development and, in broader what is next - but it is more
terms, national advancement.
Job searching requires both The development of team- crucial to note that a career
Graduates have a better patience and the right skills work, management, and lead- journey is not linear.
chance than non-degree hold- and abilities. ership abilities are increas-
ers of finding employment and ingly crucial proficiencies that There are certain realities that
a feasible path to long-term Others believe there are sev- pave career success regardless we have to digest to create
career success. eral opportunities to land their of the position or industry we stronger support systems in
ideal career right now. find ourselves in. our communities.
However, after achieving
success in a learning setting, Finding a career should pri- People frequently assume that Graduates should consider
frequently without any pri- marily focus on striking a getting a degree is solely for fi- looking for guidance on how
or expertise, one must create balance between classroom nancial gain, which leads to the to get ready from university to
enough to support themselves. learning and real-world work heart-breaking tales of gradu- career transition. It is best to
experience. ates who spent their time and also view a degree as a step in
While there are many oppor- racked up debt in vain. It is learning and not the ultimate
tunities for career transition Work experience will expand significant to remember that goal.
and advancement with a de- on a variety of predicted op- starting from a particular place
gree, it is a mistake to over- tions and show how one might affects where you end up. Learning is a lifelong process.
estimate your ability to land use their skills in new contexts.
well-paying employment. The perception of earning a The burden can also be eased
Like other investments, aca- degree and getting well-paying when organisations focus on
demic qualifications pay off the need to establish more en-
over time. try-level jobs for graduates.

Monday 21 November 2022 LEADENREPWASGE 1000

Perplexing questions ZIM 2023 ELECTIONS
around demolition of
illegal structures

Community Eye to this menace, but people are ELECTIONS
simply not willing to do what
with is right for the sole purpose of RALLY SHOES
just keeping the loophole open
Ngwindi Ngwindingwindi for continued looting. A FRIEND IN DEED! of African Liberation which is
currently under way.
Why must it be during rainy On the other hand, there is a The projects by the Chi-
clear display of lack of policy Elsewhere in this publica- try inch closer to achieving its nese are just too numerous
season? consistency in the way the city tion, we report that Zimba- goal of become an Upper Mid- to mention in one instalment,
How did they manage to make is being run. We should not bwe achieved a trade surplus dle Income Economy by 2030. but the fact remains that Chi-
have recurring demolition op- of US$143 million with China The Asian nation has been na is committed to help Zim-
authorities ‘sleep’ while they erations if the city officials were in 2021, and that the trade be- supporting Zimbabwe for a babwe build its economy.
built those structures? really serious on their mandate. tween the two countries be- very long time. It is credited Despite negative sentiments
I remember some time in year tween January and September for the construction of the from within and without the
Who settled the illegal set- 2020 witnessing demolitions this year increase by almost Zimbabwe National Sports country, the Asian nation has
tlers? of illegal tuck-shops and mar- 30 percent to US$1.734 billion. Stadium in Harare back in kept faith with the two re-
ket stalls. If you visit the same This, at a time when tradi- 1987 and has not looked back, spective administrations in
Where do they getthe courage places today, those cabins are tional investors have shunned taking part in many infra- Zimbabwe and has made it
to do what they know is illegal? back in full force. The massive Zimbabwe is a sure sign that structure development proj- clear that its relations with
and unforgettable Operation China is a true all weather ects in the country over the Zimbabwe are not a zero-sum
Where were the authorities Murambatsvina of 2005 did not friend of the country. game, but are based on mutu-
when the settlers built those help either; shanty settlements al understanding where both
structures until they lived in have established over the years Zimbabwe’s economy has EDI TOR’ S parties benefit from the en-
them for years? in many places including the not been at its best for quite COMMENT gagement.
wetlands. some time now, but China And to show that they have
These are some of the per- has not found that as reason
plexing questions any sane When policies or statutory enough to stop investing in the people of Zimbabwe at
human being would like to ask instruments are crafted, they heart, Chinese companies
whenever they get a chance are required to highlight and the country, making its pres- years.
to meet with the city officials be vocal on issues which affect ence felt in a cross section of The Chinese have also built operating in Zimbabwe have
or the provincial government humanity. On this topic, what sectors including in mining, Chitungwiza General Hospi- initiated several Corporate
personnel. I am going to highlight has a agriculture and ICT tobacco, tal, which is currently among Social Responsibility projects
strong bearing on the plight tourism, infrastructure, mo- the best referral hospitals in in their respective communi-
Without seeking to be nice or and welfare of ordinary citizens bile phones and hydropower the country and has also con- ties, uplifting the living stan-
diplomatic about the matter, I who dwell in some impover- among others. structed Chinhoyi hospital. dards of local communities
shall not hesitate to point at in- ished societies of our country. The Asian giant has main- They have also assisted Zim- and empowering them.
competence where it is rife and That is the constituency which tained continuity to its in- babwe with a grant to con- Several such companies
blatant. What the authorities requires the attention of policy vestment in Zimbabwe in struct the new state of the art have been recognised for
are doing is fire fighting by way making of whatever nature and particular, and Africa in gen- parliament in Mt Hampden their efforts and honoured
of exerting evil upon the peo- level. eral, becoming one of Africa’s which is more spacious and with awards for creating and
ple. It must in the first place be leading investment partners. modern. maintaining sound relations
the duty of the responsible au- Policies which have anything From the time of the late The Chinese hand was also with Zimbabweans outside
thority to monitor and protect to do with human habitat or former President Robert seen in the upgrade of the their business engagements.
the said wetlands on which the shall I simply call it housing, Mugabe to the current era of Victoria Falls International And as things stand, re-
structures are built, rather than must be carefully monitored in the Second Republic led by airport back on 2016 an the lations between Zimbabwe
wait until structures are erect- order to avoid haphazard set- President Emmerson Mnan- expansion of the Robert Mug- and China continue to be
ed and there are people living tlement of people without req- gagwa, China has remained abe International Airport in strengthened and Zimba-
in them, then the demolitions uisite amenities. The issuance the only country that has con- 2018. bwe stands to benefit more
are instituted. It is wrong and of residential and commercial sistently injected money into The expansion of the and will surely achieve Upper
sinful especially talking about stands to home seekers and the Zimbabwean economy Hwange 7 and 8 is also being Middle Income status with the
such operation when the rains businesspeople needs to be through win-win investment done by the Chinese, so is the help of the all-weather friend
have begun pouring. Shelter strictly centralized so as to shut deals that have seen the coun- construction of the Museum in China.
as a human right should be doors to land barons who have
treated with utmost reverence. created a menace in our towns About us Zimbabwe’s Quality Journalism
No human being must be ren- and cities.
dered homeless no matterwhat We are an independent, critical and Property of Ruzivo Media and Resource Centre
situation or background of the In conclusion, at this point alternative media platform established in Room 207 & 211
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in some cases they are simply for the affected people because contributors, writers as well as authoritative
victims of corporate greed and they are the ones who slept on interviews with a range of sources that make
political corruption. dutywhile the settlements were news locally and internationally.
being erected. My advice to the
We have read about land bar- city and all relevant authorities We strive to be an independent, non-par-
ons parceling out stands to in- is that Harare must suspend tisan alternative platform that serves our
dividuals and corporates. The land allocation for residential clientele, in its diversity, well and timely.
question on this one is; how stands until they are able to
do the land barons acquire so provide service to the existing As a media establishment, we are also
much land to accommodate population. In case of future dedicated to play the normative role to edu-
thousands of home seekers in a allocations, they must not allow cate citizens, play a watchdog role through
municipality like Harare, which erection of structures in places exposure of abuses and excesses of the
should have a stringent policy which are not serviced by the powerful in society, including
on land allocation? This goes on city itself.
to show that there are so many politicians and the corporate world.
loopholes within the municipal
system which were deliberately
left open to feed the machin-
eries of corruption. It should
not be a difficult proposition to
institute corrective measures

Review & Mail

Nutty O speaks out after getting
snubbed at Rick Ross show

“The Local Artiste In Zim- sina basa futi. Nutty O
babwe Is A Nobody”- Nutty #abilityxtention
O Speaks Out After Getting The Handipere Power hit-
Snubbed At Rick Ross Show
maker said that he was ap-
Multi-award winning Zim- palled by the amount of dis-
dancehall chanter and man of respect that was rendered to
the moment Nutty O has taken local artists at the show.
to social media to speak out af-
terhe got snubbed at Rick Ross “The amount of disrespect
concert. that was rendered yesterday
to local artists was appalling, I
Nutty O was billed to curtain have never seen that..” – Nutty
raise for the US rapper Rick O said.
Ross in Harare last night but
ended up not performing. Nutty O’s fans have since tak-
en to social media to express
According to reports reach- their disappointment with the
ing iHarare, his team was not show organizers for snubbing
given a chance to perform or Nutty O and for being disorga-
to be in the backstage. nized.

Taking to Facebook to speak Meanwhile, the concert was
about his non-performance at reportedly marred with a lot of
Rick Ross Show, Nutty O said controversies. Not only did the
that he was honored to have program start very late, but it
been part of Rick Ross poster. also was not followed at all.
He however bemoaned how
he was treated like a nobody at Several acts like Enzo Ishall
the show. that were not on the poster
and line-up got a chance to
Was honored to be part of the perform before and after the
Rick ross poster it’s a big pos- main act while artists like Nut-
itive, however, the big news is ty O were sidelined.
the local artiste in Zimbabwe
is a nobody and this is a con- Rick Ross reportedly ended
versation many of yall are not up going on stage ahead of the
ready for kkkk or Ka issue ka- scheduled curtain raisers.

-iHarare

Amapiano Hitmaker DJ Sumbody fied shooters accosted their yet to be established. At the
vehicle and sprayed it with a time of publishing, it was not

hail of bullets. clear whether this was a me-

Dead After Being Shot On Sunday DJ Sumbody and one of his ticulously planned, premed-
bodyguards died instantly itated hit or an attempted
after being caught in the hail robbery gone wrong.

of bullets. The police are yet to com-

However, according to Sun- ment officially on the shoot-

day World, a third person, ing and killing of DJ Sum-

who is believed to be one of body.

DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards, DJ Sumbody was widely re-

is in critical condition after garded as the brains behind

miraculously surviving the Ayepyep.

barrage of bullets. DJ Sumbody began his ca-

The bodyguard, who suf- reer as a volunteer producer

fered multiple hits to his ab- and presenter on the Engage,

domen area, has since been a popular youth communi-

rushed to the hospital. Ac- ty radio station in Tshwane,

cording to the publication, with a show called Mashaedi.

this information was shared In 2018, he released Monate

by a Sandton police officer Mpolaye. The song propelled

on condition of anonymity as him to national prominence

he does not have the clear- and has received over 3.1

DJ Sumbody [Image: Instagram/DJ SumbodySA] ance to speak to the media. million views on YouTube.

Sefoka was due to perform He was also an entre-

Popular South African Mu- in the early hours of Sunday Shot and killed at the All White Veuve Clic- preneur, co-founding the

sic Producer and Amapia- in Johannesburg after re- According to reports, DJ quot Picnic on Sunday. Ayepyep Lifestyle brand

no hitmaker, DJ Sumbody, portedly being shot. Sumbody and his entourage The motive being the mur- with business partner Kagi-

has died. The musician, real Amapiano Hitmaker DJ were travelling on Wood- derous attack on DJ Sum- so Setsetse.

name Oupa John Sefoka died Sumbody Dies After Being mead Road when unidenti- body and his entourage is -iHarare

Review & Mail

Budget expected to balance growth, stability

Persistance Gwanyanya as expected, that was not with- Clearly, these measures permanent and durable.

out consequences. should be centred around the By pivoting more towards

Instability was the conse- judicious management of fi- Zimbabwe-dollar taxes and

While it is true that a nation- quence. nancial resources. duties, Treasury will send a
al budget is not a silver bullet This notwithstanding, we This will make the work of
that can address challenges of clear message that the local
a structural nature such as the managed to record significant the Reserve Bank of Zimba-
ones affecting Zimbabwe, it is progress in infrastructure de- bwe (RBZ) to maintain curren- currency is Government’s
equally true that citizens at- velopment by building roads, cy stability easier.
tach significance to it. dams and airports using our preferred currency.
own currency and internally We need to continue living
In the United Kingdom, a generated resources. within our means and remain We need to promote the use
botched mini-budget by then growth-focused rather than
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng What is comforting is that consumption-focused. of the Zimbabwe dollar.
recently cost Prime Minister these developments are per-
Liz Truss her job. manent and instability there As we implement the ongoing This will signal stability in
from can be addressed. reforms, we should not forget
As such, it is important to those on the lower rungs of the the economy and create a new
anticipate citizens’ expecta- We can address this by focus- economic ladder.
tions from the budget and also ing on stability. culture, where the Zimbabwe
manage them. As such, there is need to give
Treasury recently institut- more focus on the provision of Finance minister Mthuli dollar is a preferred currency
Given the current situation, ed value-for-money audits to public services such as health-
the 2023 Budget is expected to manage the potentially desta- care and education, as well as Ncube for transactions.
balance growth and stability. bilising impact of Government social protection.
procurement processes. The market generally holds Driving economic growth is
While we achieved remark- Our healthcare system still the view that at 4 percent, the
able growth of 7,8 percent in This is expected to minimise needs more support. tax is too high and may be det- also paramount.
2021 and are projected to re- the impact of Zimbabwe-dol- rimental to the flow of foreign
alise 4,6 percent growth this lar funding for projects on We need to sort out the basics currency to the formal system. Being an agriculture-depen-
year, we have sacrificed stabil- currency volatility and infla- while creating an environment
ity, with inflation having peak- tion. to attract long-term capital. While the idea of taxing dent economy and faced with
ed at 285 percent in August. domestic foreign currency
This will be achieved by al- There is also need to contin- transactions higher than lo- high input costs, we definitely
Growth was mainly driven ways ensuring that Govern- ue improving the welfare of cal currency transactions is
by, among others, construc- ment pays for goods and ser- civil servants. well-understood — to dis- need to support farmers.
tion, especially infrastructure vices at the “right” price. courage forex usage domes-
development, which inherent- The economy are the people tically, thereby reduce risk of Self-funded farmers need to
ly requires huge sums of capi- The right price is the one that and the people are the econo- redollarisation — the market
tal and foreign currency. does not afford the beneficiary my. is of the view that the IMTT be capacitated, while the risk
the flexibility to participate in tax may need to be revised
Due to limited access to in- the alternative market. While Treasury is commend- to slightly above the Zimba- of huge dependence on Gov-
ternational financial markets ed for having done much with bwe-dollar IMTT tax of 2 per-
for long-term capital, infra- The Zimbabwe dollar has no- limited resources, it is advis- cent. ernment support programmes
structure was mainly funded tably been stable for the great- able for Government to con-
from the Budget, which is not er part of the second half of tinue improving the welfare of Perhaps this could be the such as the National Enhanced
an ideal funding option. the year, which attests to the its employees. right time.
potency and effectiveness of Agriculture Productivity
Our unique circumstances current policies. The private sector is similarly Most importantly, Treasury
mean we had to sacrifice but, advised. is also advised to pivot more Scheme needs to be reduced.
We now expect the Budget to towards increased Zimbabwe
come up with measures that There has also been a lot of dollar preference as a way of Treasury can also be better
entrench stability. feedback on the Intermediated increasing demand for the lo-
Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) on cal unit, which is key in sup- served by continuing the in-
domestic forex transactions. porting its stability.
centive system to support var-
We now need to focus on
making the current stability ious sectors of the economy

such as tourism, mining and

infrastructure development.

Overall, Treasury should

concentrate more on sound

policies that attract investment

as opposed to the resource al-

location function.

Persistence Gwanyanya is a
member of the RBZ Monetary
Policy Committee and founder,
futurist and vision consultant
of Bullion Group. For feedback,

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Banks lay off workers as digitisation gathers pace

THE Bankers Association of sation; the process of convert- staff to move along and adapt banking industry has made to pay bills such as electricity,
Zimbabwe (BAZ) has called on ing something to digital form. to the ever-changing environ- significant strides in as far as municipality, education fees,
the banking sector to continue Commenting on the need to ment,” said Mr Mutogo. digitisation is concerned and groceries and airtime just to
rolling out development train- reduce layoffs, BAZ chief ex- the Covid-19 pandemic accel- name a few in the comfort of
ings that will see staff taking ecutive officer (CEO) Mr Fan- He said as BAZ they also of- erated the digitisation agen- one’s home or office.
up new roles to avoid layoffs, well Mutogo said banks were fer Continuing Professional da. Customers can now bank
as the sector continues to em- carrying out tailored in-house Development Courses (CPDs) in the comfort of their homes “Banks will continue to ac-
brace digital transformation. trainings. to the sector, a combina- or offices through enhanced celerate the digitisation strat-
tion of approaches, ideas and digital transactional platforms egy with the main aim being
This comes as at least 321 “Indeed, some bank staff techniques that will help bank introduced by banks.” to provide seamless digital fi-
bank workers were retrenched and branches are reduced workers manage their own nancial solutions to both cor-
between 2020 and 2021 while a as a consequence of height- learning and growth. Mr Mu- Mr Mutogo said some of the porate and individual clients.
further 119 are set to be laid off ened digitisation. However, in togo said these were learning platforms included unstruc- Digital banking departments
this year according to statistics some instances these workers activities professionals in the tured supplementary ser- have been seized with auto-
released early this year by the are redeployed to other areas sector had to engage in to de- vice data (USSD) platforms, mation and improvement of
Zimbabwe Banks and Allied that still need human inter- velop and enhance their abili- WhatsApp banking, inter- end-to-end customer jour-
Workers Union (Zibawu). face. Banks do have tailored ties. net banking and point of sale neys, including digitalising
in-house training and devel- (POS) machines among oth- the customer account opening
With digitalisation which is opment departments, hence In terms of digitisation ers. He said these digitisation processes,” added Mr Mutogo.
the use of digital technologies, trainings are provided to their strides that have been made efforts have made it possible
this has also heightened digiti- by the sector, he said: “The -Zimsituation

Monday 21 November 2022 LEADENREPWASGE 0130

We have no secrets at all- Chizondo

Shelly Guni years we realised successful
organisations ‘plan’ and that is

FC Platinum made history the leaf that has allowed us to

by becoming only the third win with our various teams,”

Zimbabwean football club to Chizondo told the Review and

lift four successive champion- Mail.

ships after Premiership giants “The foundation of every

Highlanders and Dynamos. great team is a clear strategic

In a fitting achievement, the position that directs, orients,

Zvishavane-based side dom- and engages its members. 

inated the Soccer Stars of the “The coaches are result ori-

Year list by providing three ented and motivate theirteams

players in striker Walter Mu- to do better. Teams cannot be

sona, defender Gift Bello and inspired if they don’t know

goalkeeper Wallace Magalane what they’re working towards

to cap a fine year for the plati- and don’t have explicit goals,

num miners. which the coaches offer guid-

But while much of the atten- ance to the teams and morale

tion has been pinned on Nor- support which can be attribut-

man Mapeza and his charges, ed to the team’s success.”

Platinum Queens - their wom- All the platinum teams en-

en’s netball side - has been joy sound backing from FC

quietly going about their busi- Platinum Holdings - a busi-

ness in the Premier Netball ness arm, which was specifi-

League (PNL). cally formed for that purpose.

Despite being in existence Over the years, success by the

for just five years, Platinum sporting teams has also helped

Queens appear to be slowly the business grow in the small

making the PNL their own af- mining town of Zvishavane.

ter they successful defended Crucially, FC Platinum Hold-

their title for the second year ings has made it a priority not

running. to only focus on male sport

On both occasions, the Plati- but instead to also see the em-

num Queens finished the sea- powerment of the girl child

son unbeaten, in a clear sign of through the sport.

total dominance by the ladies’ “The Zvishavane community

side. is elated by the success sto-

Interestingly, the Platinum ries of our local teams. Sport

Queens has provided three has put this small town on the

players to national netball map,” Chizondo said.

team which is scheduled to “To the young people, there

participate in the 2022 Dia- is hope for a better future. The

mond Cup Challenge in Pre- young girls especially, are get-

toria, South Africa on Tuesday. ting a chance to become pro-

Similarly, others are also part fessional athletes.

of the squad and preparing for “Thriving of FC Platinum

the Region Five games to be Holdings is dependent upon a

held in Lilongwe, Malawi early sustainable community, con-

next month. ducive for the upliftment of

The coaches Simbarashe young women and girls. The

Mlambo and his assistant teams are meant to encourage

Stembile Banda are also part of the girl child that it is possible
the national team, with Mlam- to make a livelihood based on inum Holdings is part of the youths in the Midlands as well the money you inject in the
bo the head coach and Banda sports. The girl child can also company’s “Corporate Social as sponsoring various sport- business.
the team manager for the U19 be a sports person, if one has a Responsibility. ing disciplines in the Midlands “Platinum teams doing fairly

team. sporting talent it is possible to “The company is non-profit, and nationally. well because  healthy financial

The platinum miners are pursue it as a career.” FC Platinum Holdings believes “To a plausible extent, there resources they enjoy. From the

now expected to unleash a Chizondo continued: “In that sport brings people to- is clear junior development onset Platinum teams have ad-
ladies football team next sea- terms of local economic de- gether and unify communities, structure. The Club works opted a corporate approach to
son, which is equally tipped to velopment, Mandava Stadium drive social change and en- with Guinea Fowl School their sporting business.
dominate in women’s football and the Netball court at Betha- tertainment.  When the com- and  Zvishavane High School However, money alone is not
ny are infrastructure that pro- munity benefits from the ex- as feeders with scholars on an end to success if we are to
division.
The FC Platinum Royals won mote business around them. istence of an organisation that scholarships and there is a de- bring into picture the recent
promotion this year after be- “Zvishavane isliterallyknown organisation is worth its while. velopmental side in the Cen- windfall to our traditional
ing crowned champions in the across Africa since the football “Promotion of sports local- tral Region Division 1. A lot still giants Highlanders and Dy-
team has played in CAF Cham- ly and nationally.  We have can be done to go even further namos who are powered by
Central region.
And while the club’s finan- pions’ League, exposing vari- moved from the idea that CSR down to younger ages,” she Sakunda Holdings. They have
cial muscle has been credited ous business opportunities in is philanthropic. We are driven says. continued to struggle despite

for platinum teams’ continued Zvishavane and the country at by ensuring that our invest- Local sports analyst, Martin having a stable financial back-
ment is sustainable initially Changachirere believes FC up. It takes putting into place
presence at the top of the lo- large.”
cal sporting pyramid over the Teams travel to camp in in the Midlands province and Platinum holding has done critical structures in place,
years, Platinum Holdings pub- Zvishavane consuming in build across Zimbabwe. well in as much as promoting proper recruitment, strategic

lic relations manager Chido those days which translates to “Charity begins at home and sports is concerned. planning, sound junior policy

Chizondo, thinks their success income for the business com- FCPH conducts various sport- “Sport in general is a capital and making sound recruit-
ing tournaments in the prov- intensive industry in Zimba- ment policies at all tiers of the
is beyond just money. munity.”
“We have no secrets. Over the The sponsorship by FC Plat- ince, providing sports mate- bwe more so, when there is organization.
rials for football and netball to little that accrues in return to

Monday 21 November 2022 SPONREWTSS 1040

GEMS in Diamond Cup Challenge

Shelly Guni camp.» Those who didn›t
make the cut the first time
Zimbabwe senior national around have risen to the
netball team (the Gems) head occasion and given it their
coach, Ropafadzo Mutsauki, all. They have shown great
reckons   the significance of fighting spirit, and you can see
the Diamond Cup Challenge. that they are trying to prove a
The challenge takes centre point. which is healthy.
stage tomorrow in Pretoria, “This therefore means that
South Africa, with the Gems when we finally kick-start our
playing against President’s preparations for next year,
XII in their opening match at we will have a wide pool to
4 p.m.Diamond Challenge is choose from.”
an annual tournament hosted The Diamond Challenge has a
by South Africa towards the number of new faces who are
end of the year, and teams are set to make their debut in the
invited to take part.
form of Thandazile Ndlovu,
Zimbabwe, Scotland, and Thandekile Mahlangu, Rudo
South Africa will compete in
this year’s edition. Simbi, and Assa Zimusi. Also sults. As such, we don’t want Proteas to task; should they gion 5 games; we have 12 play-
Following the withdrawal of making a comeback to the to put too much pressure win, they will not get the win ers in camp.”
Malawi, South Africa’s Pres- Gems squad is Kudakwashe on our players since this is a on a silver platter; they will “So far, so good; all players
ident’s XII team has been Machongwe. buildup to the bigger stage. have to sweat hard for that, are in good health, and we
roped in to participate at this All these players were not “But also, we are not going to but all the same, we are eye- are hoping that there won’t be
year’s tournament as an invi- part of the group that traveled be complacent. ing maximum points against any injury scares.”
tational team. for the qualifiers in August. “We want to register maxi- the South African side.” “As you can see, the coach is
This is a huge tournament for “We intend to use this tour- mum points in all the games, “As for the other two oppo- there and already trying out
the Gems side as they prepare nament to identify those with meaning we will play to our nents, we just need to focus combinations.”
for next year’s Netball World whom we believe we will be best.” and win impressively,” she “We do not have so much time
Cup, set to be held in Cape able to work in the future. Mutsauki said they will only said. to prepare, but we are happy
Town from July 28–August 6. The Diamond Cup is equally be able to announce the final Meanwhile, the under-19 that this journey began way
“This tournament is crucial important as another tourna- 12 today. team is already in camp, pre- back in May when we camped
for us as a team as we start our ment that we took part in.” Senior Gems player Tanaka paring for the upcoming Re- ahead of the COSANA Cup
preparations for the World Mutsauki said they are not Makusha said they are look- gion-5 games set for Lilon- games, where we finished
Cup next year,” Mutsauki told only focusing on the results ing forward to some positive gwe, Malawi, next month. first.” 
Review and Mail Sport. but also the lessons. results. The young Gems manager, “There are only two new play-
 «I am happy with the level of “We know we will do great.” “We are no pushovers; we are Stembile Banda, confirmed ers to add to the team that we
competition that the players We are no longer underdogs; a good side, and so will be the the development and said ev- traveled with to Malawi earli-
have shown during this we are going to compete and results.” erything is on course. er this year,” she said.
come out with pleasing re- “We are going to take the SPAR “We are preparing for the Re-

Boxer Madondo pays tribute to sister

Shelly Guni She noted that to make it, one Chiwandire went on to win the
needed a lot of hard work and fight.
Flyweight Boxing Champi- perseverance.
on Revai Madondo has paid “There are so many challenges “I have never been knocked

tribute to her sister Sarudzai that we face in this profession; down, and I don’t wish to be.

Boroma, who she says inspired some can leave you wondering When I defeated the Mala-

her boxing career while she if you really want to continue, wian boxer, I noticed a huge

was still a student in the min- but as someone who is so pas- improvement in myself. I was

ing town. better than what I was before,

sionate about the sport, I will and I aim to maintain that
Madondo said Boroma, who continue fighting on.”
lives in Shurugwi, discov- “Sometimes you work hard form.”

ered her when she was still in and you are duped of your Madondo added that it is hard

school, took her in and started hard-earned money, or some for female boxers to get into

training her, later taking her to people can just block you from tournaments as there are not

tournaments until she turned some rising opportunities, many. 

pro. which is very sad considering “The other thing is my weight.

“Ever since then, I never the effort that you will be put- I get into fights here and there,

looked back; now boxing is my ting in.” and I always try to utilize the

life; I regard it as my employ- Despite the difficulties she opportunity and fight my

ment because I can earn a liv- encounters along the way, best.”

ing from it,” she said. Madondo is looking forward to

27-year-old Madondo, whose a great 2023.
Madondo, however, acknowl- profession began when she
edged that boxing was a chal- was still a student in Shurug- “My wish is to fight with those

lenging sport, especially for with belts. But the opportuni-
girls.
“This sport is hard. It’s tough, wi, vows not to give up. Madondo, who turned pro- Malawian boxer Chimwemwe ty hasn’t come yet, but I look
and especially if you are a fe- She defeated Stumai Muki fessional three years ago, has Banda. It was an undercard forward to 2023, when my re-
male boxer, the road is not of Tanzania by a unanimous fought nine professional fights bout during the WBC interim cord will be big and I will fight
even,” Madondo told Review points decision to claim her and has six wins, one draw, title fight featuring Kudak- better fights and challenge for
and Mail. maiden international victory and two losses. washe Chiwandire and Zulina belts.
at the Rumble in Dar Fight Se- Her recent fight was against Munoz. “I want to hold the global belt.”
ries in Tanzania in 2021.

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Qatar World Cup opens amid a barrage of criticism

GEMS in Diamond The World Cup kicked off in the host nation facing Ecuador in The opening ceremony featured
Cup Challenge Qatar on Sunday with the Mus- Group A. three camels, American actor
lim nation, which faced a barrage Morgan Freeman and a perfor-
Page 14 of criticism over its treatment of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- mance of a new tournament song
foreign workers, LGBT rights and Thani, speaking at the opening called Dreamers featuring sing-
social restrictions, staking its rep- ceremony, said the event gathered er Jungkook of K-pop boy band
utation on delivering a smooth people of all nationalities and be- BTS, alongside Qatari singer Fa-
tournament. liefs. had Al-Kubaisi. Saudi Arabia’s
crown prince and the presidents
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin “From Qatar, from the Arab of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as
Hamad al-Thani arrived at the world, I welcome everyone to the well as the United Nations Secre-
stadium flanked by FIFA presi- World Cup 2022,” he said. “How tary-General, were among leaders
dent Gianni Infantino, to a roaring lovely it is that people can put at the in a tent-shaped stadium
crowd, and took their seats along- aside what divides them to cel- ahead of the first match.-espn
side other Arab leaders ahead of ebrate their diversity and what
brings them together all at once.”